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FEB. 8
THE SCOREBOARD
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Team
Sport
Opponent
Date
Result
Marathon
Boys Soccer
Palmer Trinity
1/29
L, 4-0
Marathon
Boys Basketball
Silver Palms
1/29
L, 76-42
Marathon
Girls Basketball
Gulliver Prep
1/29
L, 58-11
Coral Shores
Girls Basketball
Scheck Hillel
1/29
W, 61-38
Key West
Girls Basketball
Mater Lakes Academy
1/30
L, 77-39
Marathon
Girls Basketball
Florida Christian
1/30
W, 48-36
Key West
Boys Basketball
Coral Shores
1/30
W, 60-49
Key West
Girls Soccer
St. Brendan
1/31
L, 4-0
Marathon
Boys Basketball
Downtown Doral
1/31
L, 49-48
Coral Shores
Boys Basketball
Silver Palms
1/31
L, 75-47
Key West
Boys Basketball
Coral Reef
2/1
L, 66-62
Marathon
Boys Basketball
Shelton Academy
2/1
W, 59-27
Marathon
Girls Basketball
Shelton Academy
2/1
W, 40-7
Coral Shores
Girls Basketball
Westminster Christian
2/2
L, 61-16
Key West
Boys Basketball
Boyd Anderson
2/2
L, 58-36
THIS WEEK IN KEYS SPORTS
FEB. 8
Date
School
Sport
Opponent
Start Time
2/8
Coral Shores
Tennis
@ Pace
1 p.m.
2/10
Key West
Girls Lacrosse
Preseason Tourney @ South Fork
All Day
2/10
Key West & Coral Shores
Wrestling
Falcon Invite @ Jensen Beach
9 a.m.
2/12
Coral Shores
Girls Lacrosse
@ Gulliver Prep
6 p.m.
2/12
Coral Shores
Baseball
Preseason TBD Tourney @ Hialeah
2/12
Coral Shores
Boys Lacrosse
@ Gulliver Prep
4:30 p.m.
2/12
Marathon
Tennis
Key West
2 p.m.
2/14
Marathon
Boys Weightlifting
@ Gulliver Prep
4 p.m.
2/15
Key West
Boys Lacrosse
Miami Country Day 6 p.m.
2/15
Key West
Tennis
Coral Shores
2:45 p.m.
2/15
Key West & Coral Shores
Wrestling
Districts @ Coral Shores
9:30 a.m.
THIS WEEK
DeMarcus
DEROCHE
Freshman, Key West Basketball
We believe he can be one of the greatest talents to ever come through our gym, and will push him to settle for nothing short of that.” – Dexter Butler, Conchs head coach
166 137 points
rebounds
ON THE COVER Following an impressive showing at their regional meets, 11 Keys strongwomen – including Coral Shores’ Vanessa Gabriel, top, Marathon’s Justice Lee Isom, center, and Key West’s Dazmine Jenkins – will make the trip to the big dance for the FHSAA State Championships. Photos by Doug Finger, Barry Gaukel and Grace Andrew.
Conchs hoopster DeMarcus Deroche did not make the starting lineup for Key West until Dec. 16, but he has been making up for lost playing time since then. The freshman phenom has racked up at least five doubledoubles, scoring 166 points, grabbing 137 rebounds and denying his opponents with 39 blocks so far this season. He leads his team in field goal percentage, a testament to his accuracy, but it is his bullish style of play that sets him apart. When Deroche goes up in the paint, he wills himself into position, scoring many of his points on put-backs and averaging 8.1 rebounds per game. Head coach Dexter Butler paid his young athlete perhaps the greatest compliment, comparing Deroche to some of the best to ever wear crimson and gray. “He brings memories of Eric Brown to me and even the stories and legends I have been told of my dad, Bill Butler,” he said. For his explosive, dominating play, Key West’s DeMarcus Deroche is the Keys Weekly Athlete of the Week. Photo: TRACY McDONALD/Keys Weekly
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Eleven Keys lifters, including Marathon’s Mikkel Ross, left, Ella Dunn and Justice Lee Isom, will put their strength to the test at the FHSAA State Championships next weekend. BARRY GAUKEL/Keys Weekly
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CONCHS RANKED 7TH IN STATE Key West competitive cheer squad makes the final cut, secures a top-10 spot in Florida
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ey West’s competitive cheer squad had an uphill battle at the FHSAA 1A State Championships in Lakeland last weekend. The Conchs scored high enough at regionals to earn a coveted at-large bid to states. But a spot on the mats was just the first step. In total, 22 teams competed in the Small Non-Tumbling division. Four of those teams, the champions from each of the four FHSAA regions, received an automatic place in the finals, leaving just six more places for the rest of the pack for a chance at state gold. Key West managed to secure one of those spots with a preliminary round score of 75.7. Since regionals, coach Ariana Corsi and her squad worked on every detail to perfect their routine, add difficulty to their stunting and make the minute adjustments that add up over the course of a routine. That work paid off on the afternoon of Feb. 3, when the Conchs hit their stunts and wowed the crowd to an even higher 81.1 score in the final round of competition, securing 7th place for the team. The bid to states was a fantastic finish to their season which was cut short last year with a narrow miss to the big show.
Top row: Key West’s competitive cheer squad members put the finishing touches on their routine last week, just prior to leaving for the state championship competition in Lakeland. TRACY McDONALD/Keys Weekly Bottom: The Key West competitive cheer squad pauses for a team photo at the FHSAA State Championships. CONTRIBUTED
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as a freshman and finished just outside of a medal. The experience motivated her to dedicate herself to her craft, and the dividends are clear – she’s ranked in a two-way tie for first in both events at the state level. Even a conservative set of lifts could secure a medal for the school record snatch champion. The Fins will have plenty of Monroe County support in Lakeland, as six lifters from Coral Shores and one from Key West will also make the trip north. Qualifying for Coral Shores were Julia and Rachel Rusch in the 101 lb. and 110 lb. classes, respectively. Julia will compete in both events at states after securing sixth place in traditional and seventh in Olympic lifts at regionals. Rachel will represent the ’Canes in traditional, for which she won bronze at regionals. She took sixth in Olympic, but a talented weight class edged her out for an at-large bid. Kali Gomer earned a spot at states with her silver performance in the Olympic event in the 139 lb. weight class. At 169 lbs., Coral Shores has their best chance for a state medal in Jennille Arias, who won silver in traditional and bronze in Olympic at regionals. Her performances there rank her in the top five in both events in Florida. The final two qualifiers for the ’Canes both compete in the unlimited class. Vanessa Gabriel won bronze in Olympic, while teammate Sydney Eysenbach took fourth place. In traditional lifts, the athletes traded spots on the podium, with Eysenbach winning bronze
Marathon’s Dunn, Earnhardt and Lee bring home regional gold
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he Marathon Dolphins may have had fewer regional qualifiers on their weightlifting squad than their Upper Keys and Key West neighbors, but they may have the best chance at striking state gold at the FHSAA State Championships on Feb. 16 and 17. The Fins made the most of their time in Lemon Bay on Feb. 3, winning the runner-up trophy in traditional lifting and third place in Olympic. Contributing to their total points in both events were a trio of athletes who won the FHSAA Region 4 1A Championship gold medals in their weight classes. Ella Dunn will make her second appearance at states to compete in both events after winning first place in traditional and second in Olympic for the 101 lb. weight class. The tiny-but-mighty junior did not medal last year, but hard work in the offseason has moved her up in the rankings, and she is sitting at the top of her weight class, tied for first in both events. Senior Sierra Earnhardt will make her first appearance at the state meet in the 119 lb. class. Earnhardt won the regional gold medal in Olympic lifts and took silver in traditional, qualifying for a spot at both events at states. Earnhardt is ranked second in the Olympic event. Mikkel Ross, the Keys’ only medalist last season, will return to Lakeland in the 129 lb. class. Ross won silver in traditional and third in Olympic lifting. She currently ranks in the top six in both events, putting her within reach of double medals this season. Marathon’s top performer in Lemon Bay was sophomore Justice Lee Isom, who claimed double gold medals in the 183 lb. class. Lee Isom qualified for states last season
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1. Coral Shores’ Jennille Arias. 2. Traditional event medalists in the 101 lb. category include first place winner Ella Dunn and Coral Shores’ Julia Rusch (far left) who claimed sixth place. 3. Dolphins’ strongwoman Mikkel Ross claims her silver medal in the 129 lb. traditional event at regionals. At left: Coral Shores’ Julia Rusch Photos by AMANDA LEE & DOUG FINGER
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4 and Gabriel taking fourth place. Both athletes qualified in both events. The Conchs competed at Sebastian River High School on Feb. 3 for the 2A Regional Championships, with two athletes cracking the top 10. Dazmine Jenkins placed second in Olympic lifts in the 154 lb. class and seventh in traditional. Teammate Claire Boysen was sixth in traditional and ninth in Olympic. Jenkins’ Olympic lifts, a 135-pound snatch and 155-pound clean for a total of 290 pounds, were good enough to make it to the next round. She will be the lone qualifier from Key West for the FHSAA 2A State Championships. Jenkins’ performance at regionals has her ranked right around eighth place in the state, within reach of a medal should she lift her best next weekend. Beyond the state qualifiers, both Coral Shores and Marathon had some notable regional performances. As explained by Marathon coach Jessie Schubert, who started the first girls weightlifting program in Monroe County, only the winner in each event and weight class is guaranteed a spot at states. Though most second-, third- and fourth-place finishes typically advance, a stacked weight class can mean high-performing athletes stay home. For Marathon, Sabrina Schofield won bronze in traditional lifting at 199 lbs. but did not make the cut. Her total weight lifted matched other athletes who qualified, but the state roster came down to scratches versus lifts made on a first attempt, bumping Schofield out of contention. As the girls’ season heads toward states, the boys’ season is just beginning. On Jan. 31, two Keys teams officially opened their seasons with a tri-meet in Tavernier. The Fins and ’Canes competed against Gulliver Prep to kick off the boys weightlifting season. Marathon won first place in both events, edging out Coral Shores 35-26 in Olympic and 35-28 in traditional. Gulliver came in third for both events. In the 119 lb. category, Coral Shores’ Liam Bursa and Nick Brown traded first and second places in Olympic and traditional lifts, respectively, and Zane Rindom won the Olympic event at 219 lbs. Marathon’s Zachary Antonelli (129), Matthias Martinez Velez (139), Damian Staciewicz (154) and Tanner Ross (199) won both events in their weight classes. Rounding out the Fins’ wins was Max Childress, who won the Olympic event at 183 lbs.
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Regular season ends as teams head into district bracket action
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n Jan. 30, Coral Shores made the trip to the Southernmost City to play a game which had been canceled earlier in the season. The county rivals were a surprisingly great matchup, with Tony Simons’ experienced ’Canes hoping to beat Dexter Butler’s young but hungry Conchs in their second matchup this season. On Dec. 21, Key West dug themselves out of a first-quarter deficit to beat the Hurricanes in Tavernier with a little help from a sea of crimson-clad fans who traveled to cheer on their Conchs. Tuesday’s game would prove to be a battle of endurance for both teams. Key West pulled ahead with an early lead, catching Coral Shores off-guard with their fast-paced offense and forcing the ’Canes to regroup and dig themselves out of a 14-10 deficit in quarter one. And that they did. The Hurricanes hustled and muscled their way back to cut the lead to just one at the half. By the end of quarter three, the ’Canes had claimed the lead by two. With just under seven minutes left in the game, the score was knotted up and remained that way until just shy of the four-minute mark when the ’Canes ran out of wind. Key West took the lead and then some, using the energy of a packed Bobby Menendez Gymnasium to help them cruise to a 60-49 victory. Two Conchs registered double-doubles – James Osborne had 23 points and a dozen rebounds while DeMarcus Deroche had 11 points and a dozen rebounds of his own. Deroche also denied the ’Canes multiple shots, adding 7 blocks to his stats. Kameron Roberts scored
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1. Noah Myers (5) pulls down a rebound for the Hurricanes. 2. Kameron Roberts (1) brings the ball down court for Key West. 3. Key West’s DeMarcus Deroche (34) looks for an open man. 4. Ayden Lane (4) goes up for two.
14 with 3 steals, David Aviles scored 7 with 9 rebounds and Tramane Scott added 4 points and 10 rebounds. Coral Shores’ Donovan Thiery had a team-high 16 points with AJ Johnson adding 8, Isaac Holmes scoring 6 and Noah Myers and Keegan Fish adding 5 each. Key West went on to play Coral Reef on Feb. 1, losing and evening their record to 10-10. Deroche proved to be a phenom, scoring 22 points and pulling down 10 rebounds for his second double-double of the week. Osborne put up 19 and Roberts added 11 more in the 66-62 loss. For their final game of the week, the Conchs took on the Cobras of Boyd Anderson the following night, losing 58-36. Deroche had the team high with 13 points while Leandro Batista added 9 and Osborne scored 6. The Conchs started their postseason journey Feb. 6 against Miami Sunset in the FHSAA 4A District 16 quarterfinals (results not available at press time). If Key West prevails in the quarters, they will face top-seeded Gulliver in the semis. The Lady Conchs played just one game last week after Schoolhouse Prep canceled on them. They hit the road to play Mater Lakes Academy on Jan. 30 to a 77-39 loss. The Lady Conchs are still in the hunt for their first win, and a victory over the No. 2 seed in their district, Gulliver Prep, would make their season. The game tipped off at Gulliver on Feb. 5 in the quarterfinals, but the Raiders emerged with a 55-35 win. Somerset Academy Silver Palms is proving to be a thorn in the side of two Keys teams. Marathon lost to the Stallions on Jan. 29, 76-42, then Coral Shores took the fall two nights later, 75-47. Both teams will need to find a way to conquer the Stallions in order to move ahead in their district brackets. In the Jan. 29 loss, Marathon’s Daeshawn Holmes scored 15 points and registered an incredible 8 blocks. Adrian Cruz scored 14, 9 of which came on three-pointers, and Xavier Grant added 9 of his own. On Jan. 31 the Fins lost at Downtown Doral, 49-48. Cruz had the hot hand for Marathon in that game, scoring 19
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points, but Holmes was focused on the Fins’ defense, pulling down 20 rebounds and blocking Doral three times while adding 8 points. Yaniel Garcia added 10, Josh Koler scored 8 and Grant put up 7 points in the loss. The Fins prevailed in their final game of the week at home against Shelton Academy. Cruz scored 19, Jesus Gonzalez scored 13 and Holmes added 12 with 7 rebounds in the 59-27 win. Marathon began its postseason run with momentum, downing the Everglades Prep Panthers 60-43 on Feb. 5 and earning a chance to take on top-seeded Riviera Prep in the quarterfinals the following night (results not available at press time). The Lady Fins lost on the road to Gulliver on Jan. 29, scoring just 11 points, 7 of which came from Kayesha Christian, in the loss. They turned it around the following night at Florida Christian, defeating the Patriots 48-36. Elena Eubank had 18 and Marti Kilbourne scored 17 in the victory. Their final game of the week was at home against Shelton Academy Feb. 1. The Dolphins beat Shelton in a lopsided 40-7 matchup, with Eubank earning the team-high 13 points. Kilbourne added 7 to her stats and Daysi Williams and Christian scored 6 each. Marathon played Westminster Christian on Feb. 5 in quarterfinal action, falling victim to a barrage of three-point shots by the Warriors in a 48-31 loss. The Hurricanes suffered a pair of tough losses last week, first against Key West, then to a deep and talented Somerset Silver Palms on Jan. 31. Donovan Thiery scored 22 points, with Keegan Fish adding 13 and Noah Myers scoring 4. AJ Johnson, Alex Maladis and Jeremiah Burton each scored 2 in the 60-49 loss. The ’Canes needed to dig deep for their quarterfinal matchup on Feb. 6; they faced Silver Palms once again on the road (results not available at press time).
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After losing two straight games for the first time this season, an injury- and illness-plagued Coral Shores girls basketball team got their groove back on the road against Scheck Hillel Academy on Jan. 29, destroying the Lions 61-38. Senior Brooke Mandozzi had a game-high 26 points while Grace Leffler added 15. Head coach Jarrod Mandozzi feels confident about his team coming together in the late season, explaining, “Offensively it was beautiful basketball all night. We got a great game from Grace Leffler, which can really be a key for us. We have a strong interior with this group that gives teams a lot of challenges, and with Grace playing more wing for us, she is such a difference maker when she is on.” Mandozzi credited Leffler for “playing strong with the ball and not settling for low-percentage shots,” saying Leffler complemented Brooke Mandozzi with Niveah Howard and Gabby Thomas as additional offensive threats. “When we get 15 points out of Grace, we’re tough to beat,” he said. The ’Canes looked good heading into districts, with Alex Burson pitching in 7 points and Mandozzi, Leffler, Caylee De Pauw and Thomas on rebound duty. Abby Vogt and Makayla Hahn had 7 assists each, proving that the Coral Shores bench is both deep and talented. The Lady ‘Canes began their postseason with a bang, obliterating Keys Gate 48-11 on Feb. 5. The win against the Knights will pit Coral Shores against Somerset South Homestead Feb. 7 in the semifinals (results not available at press time).
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1. Marathon’s Elena Eubank (3) and Bryanna Jouvin (1) race back to play defense. 2. Marathon’s Elena Eubank (3) stretches to intercept a pass from Shelton Academy.
5. Key West’s James Osborne (24) gets air. 6. Coral Shores’ Ayden Lane (4) attempts to block a David Aviles shot. 7. Noah Myers (5) takes a shot for Coral Shores.
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FIVE CONCHS PLACE AT GREEN COVE SPRINGS Conchs, ’Canes prep for districts just a week away
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ey West wrestling made the long trip to Jacksonville to participate at the Green Cove Springs Rotary Invitational at Clay High School on Feb. 3 after a tough time at the Colby Singletary Invite one week prior. Five Conchs made it to the podium, including a pair of Lady Conchs who have been dominating the mats as of late. Sheyla Figueira was the runner up in the 100 lb. class and Natalie Arguello took fourth at 135 lbs. For the boys, 157 lb. Alfredo Corrales came in third, Abram Canet was fourth at 132 lbs., and Dostmukhammad Bakhtiyorov was sixth at 144 lbs. Both Key West and Coral Shores plan to travel to Jensen Beach High School for the Falcon Invitational on Feb. 10, just five days before the District 16 Championships on Feb. 15 at Coral Shores. The Key West Conchs wrestlers put in a track workout on Jan. 30 in preparation for their meet at the Green Cove Springs Rotary tournament in Jacksonville. TRACY McDONALD/Keys Weekly
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hough both Key West teams and Marathon’s boys advanced in their FHSAA district brackets to open the 2024 postseason, none of Monroe County’s prep soccer teams will participate in regional playoffs this year. Marathon’s boys earned a semifinal match against Palmer Trinity, losing 4-0 to the Falcons on Jan. 29. The Fins’ defense held strong in the first half, shutting out Palmer for 40 minutes of play, but a fast-paced and talented Falcon offense scored four goals in the second half to knock Marathon out of contention. Marathon closed out the season with a 6-7-2 record under first-year head coach Shannon Wiley’s tutelage. With a majority of the squad returning, next season looks great for the Dolphins. Key West’s boys made it through the quarterfinals to secure a semifinal game against MAST Academy on Jan. 26. The Conchs lost that match 4-0 but hoped for an at-large bid to regionals with their power ranking. Unfortunately for Key West, MAST claimed that spot after falling to Gulliver later in the week, ending the season for first-year head coach Nic Farrar and his Conchs. Farrar also boasts a bench full of underclassmen, giving Key West plenty of potential in the upcoming seasons. The Conchs ended with a 9-5-2 record, including a late-season run in which they won nine straight, with the exception of a tied match cut short for bad weather. The Lady Conchs earned a quarterfinal bye, then knocked out top-seeded MAST Academy in a shootout on Jan. 31. The win sent them to the FHSAA District 16 4A Championship match against St. Brendan. Key West was forced to settle for the runner-up trophy after a 4-0 loss to the Sabres. South Florida’s talent-packed region offered no at-large chances for coach Scott Paul and the Lady Conchs to continue, ending their season with a 7-8-1 record.
END OF THE ROAD Prep soccer season closes for Keys teams
Maicee Gage, right, puts in one last practice prior to the Lady Conchs’ final game of the season. TRACY McDONALD/Keys Weekly
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THE STADIUM TAKES SHAPE
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ey West High School's new Tommy Roberts Memorial Stadium is coming together on Kennedy Drive, as crews from Ajax Building Co. work in rain or shine to complete the new football complex. The structurally unsound bleachers have been replaced, and new locker-room and visiting-team bunkhouse buildings are being built alongside and under the bleachers. Meanwhile, across the field, the baseball complex, known as Rex Weech Field, is seeing upgrades as well, with a new concession stand, new press box and refurbished bleachers. Conch baseball celebrated the start of its 2024 season on Feb. 3, with the team's annual Dinner on the Diamond, which introduces this year's squad and brings back some noteworthy Conch baseball alumni.
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Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of WILLIAM P. SMITH, JR., deceased, whose date of death was May 17, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: February 1, 2024. Persons Giving Notice: Robert J. Smith 40733 Manor House Road Leesburg, Virginia 20175 Attorney for Persons Giving Notice: Christopher B. Waldera, P.A. Christopher B. Waldera, Esq. Florida Bar No: 980810 Attorney for Personal Representative 5800 Overseas Highway, Suite 7 Marathon, Florida 33050 Telephone: (305) 289-2223 Facsimile: (305) 289-2249 email: cwaldera@aol.com Publish: February 1 & 8, 2024 The Weekly Newspapers
you must file your claim with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF A DATE THAT IS 3 MONTHS AFTER THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER YOU RECEIVE A COPY OF THIS NOTICE. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with the court ON OR BEFORE THE DATE THAT IS 3 MONTHS AFTER THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. EVEN IF A CLAIM IS NOT BARRED BY THE LIMITATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE, ALL CLAIMS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN FILED WILL BE BARRED TWO YEARS AFTER DECEDENT'S DEATH. The date of death of the decedent is July 31, 2023. The date of first publication of this notice is February 1, 2024. Ancillary Personal Representative: ERIC W. LAATSCH 2395 State Hwy. 47 S. Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin 54538 Attorney for Ancillary Personal Representative: TERRY J. DEEB, ESQ. DEEB ELDER LAW, P.A. 6675 13th Ave. N., Suite 2C St. Petersburg, FL 33710 E-Mail: servicekat@ deebelderlaw.com FL Bar No. 997791 Publish: February 1 & 8, 2024 The Weekly Newspapers
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 February 1, 2024. Personal Representative: THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY 600 Brickell Avenue Suite 2400 Miami, Florida 33131 Attn: Michelle A. McClaskey, Vice President Attorneys for Personal Representative: DUNWODY WHITE & LANDON, P.A. John J. Grundhauser, Esq. Florida Bar No. 0705373 Candice J. Palte, Esq. Florida Bar No. 118840 550 Biltmore Way, Suite 810 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Telephone: (305) 529-1500 Fax: (305) 529-8855 E-Mail: jgrundhauser@dwllaw.com cpalte@dwl-law.com Secondary e-mail: ralvarez@ dwl-law.com karmas@dwl-law.com Publish: February 1 & 8, 2024 The Weekly Newspapers
10100 West Sample Road, 3rd Floor Coral Springs, FL 33065 Telephone: (954) 340-4051 Fax: (954) 340-3411 E-Mail: andy@ponnocklaw. com Publish: February 1 & 8, 2024 The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Notice of Sale of Surplus Vehicles The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will be auctioning off a multiple surplus vehicles via sealed bids. All bids must be received by 10:00am on Wednesday February 28th, 2024. The bids will be opened publicly on Wednesday at 10:30am on February 28th, 2024. A list of vehicles to be sold may be viewed on our website; www.keysso.net/ auction. Vehicle list is subject to change. Bidding instructions and required bid forms are available on the website or can be picked up at the Sheriff’s Office Headquarters building 1st floor reception, or by contacting: Michael Cabot, MCSO Fleet Manager Phone- (305) 293-7477 Cell- (305) 797-0115 Monroe County Sheriff’s Office 5525 College Road Key West, FL 33040 The Property to be sold is open to the public for inspection at the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Headquarters building at 5525 College Road, Key West, FL 33040 on the following dates and times below: February 20th, 2024 9:00am – 11:00am February 22nd, 2024 2:00pm – 4:00pm The Sheriff’s Office makes no
DISTRICT V ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DAC V) (From Mile Marker 90.940 to the Dade/Monroe County Line and any Mainland portions of Monroe County) of the MONROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL has an opening for a LODGING INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVE – shall be owners or operating/general managers of motels, hotels, recreational vehicle parks, or other tourist accommodations which are subject to bed tax in the tax collection district for which they are applying. Any person wishing to participate on the District V Advisory Committee of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council within the district so noted above, may request an application by emailing sydney@fla-keys. com. Completed applications should be emailed to sydney@ fla-keys.com, or may be sent via U.S. Mail to the address below: Department DAC Monroe County Tourist Development Council 1201 White Street, Suite 102 Key West, FL 33040 Deadline for receipt of applications at the above address is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2024. A resume may be attached to the application. Publish: February 8, 2024 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 9:00 A.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: FY 2025 Capital Projects Funding Applications Monroe County, Florida Pursuant to F.S. § 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices. Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from the County’s electronic bidding platform at https://monroecounty-fl.
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEALTHCARE FACILITY CLOSURE On March 5, 2024, DispatchHealth Florida, Inc. will cease operations at 1200 NW Avenue, Suite 101, Doral, FL 33126, affecting certain zip codes in Monroe County. Patients can access their medical records through the patient portal at www.dispatchhealth. com/patientportal, app. chartrequest.com, or by contacting Jodra Lambert at 5223 Northwest 33rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309-6302, or calling (786) 900-1979. For current DispatchHealth services in FL, visit www.dispatchhealth. com/locations. Publish: February 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2024 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NUMBER: 22-CP-80-M DIVISION: MARATHON FLORIDA BAR #980810 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM P. SMITH, JR.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION REF NO. 23-000310-K IN RE: ESTATE OF ALBERT R. LAATSCH, DECEASED. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The name of the decedent, the designation of the court in which the administration of this estate is pending, and the file number are indicated above. The address of the court is MONROE County Courthouse, 500 Whitehead St., Key West, FL 33040. The name and address of the ancillary personal representative and the ancillary personal representative’s attorney are indicated below. If you have been served with a copy of this notice and you have any claim or demand against the decedent’s estate, even if that claim is unmatured, contingent or unliquidated,
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2024-CP-0008-P DIVISION: GARCIA IN RE: ESTATE OF CANDACE K. SUTFIN, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of CANDACE K. SUTFIN, deceased, whose date of death was November 2, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070. The name and address of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorneys 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 FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. 23-CP-000106-P IN RE: ESTATE OF STEPHEN HARVEY LAWRENCE, DECEASED. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Stephen Harvey Lawrence, deceased, whose date of death was April 6, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this Court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is February 1, 2024. Personal Representative: Toby Burk Lawrence 2 Valley View Dr. Athens, Ohio 45701 Attorney for Personal Representative: Andrew Ponnock, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 195420 Ponnock Law, PLC
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA CASE NO.: 4:23-cv-10009-DPG IN ADMIRALTY IN THE MATTER OF THE: Petition Of TWO CONCHS CHARTERS, INC., as Owner of the 2011 Mako 28-foot Center Console Vessel bearing Hull Identification No. BUJ61192F111, Petitioner, ______________________/ NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS OF COMPLAINT FOR EXONERATION FROM OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Notice is hereby given that Petitioner Two Conchs Charters, Inc., as Owner of the 2011 Mako 28-foot Center Console Vessel bearing Hull Identification No. BUJ61192F111 (“Vessel”) has filed a Petition pursuant to Title 46 U.S.C. §§ 30501 et seq., as amended, for exoneration from or limitation of liability of all claims for any injuries, loss, destruction, or damage arising out of an alleged incident that occurred in Monroe County, Florida, on or about August 8, 2022, as more fully described in the Petition. All persons having such claims must file their respective claims, as provided in Rule F of the Supplemental Rules for Certain Admiralty and Maritime Claims of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, with the Clerk for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Key West Division, Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. U.S. Courthouse, 400 North Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida 33128, and serve a copy on counsel of record for Petitioner, Victor J. Pelaez, Esq., Fowler White Burnett, PA, 1395 Brickell Ave., 14th Floor, Miami, Florida 33131, on or before March 15, 2024, or be defaulted. If any Claimant desires to contest either the right to exoneration from or the right to limitation of liability, he or she shall file and serve on counsel for Petitioner an answer to the Petition on or before the aforesaid date, unless his or her claim has included an answer so designated, or else be defaulted. DONE AND ORDERED in Chambers at Miami, Florida, this 17th day of January, 2024. DARRIN P. GAYLES UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE Publish: February 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2024 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 16-2023-DR-6415 DIVISION: FM-B IN RE: ADOPTION OF HAYDEN MARIE GOLD, Adoptee.
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NOTICE OF ACTION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND STEPPARENT ADOPTION TO: Brandon T. Saye 978 Gibraltar Road Key Largo, Florida 33037 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Joint Petition to Terminate Parental Rights and Adoption by Stepparent has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Stephanie GarciaBaker, of Owenby Law, P.A., Petitioner’s attorney whose address is 2301 Park Avenue, Suite 404, Orange Park, Florida 32073, on or before MARCH 8, 2024, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 501 W. Adams Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202 before service on Petitioner’s Attorney or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. The minor child(ren) is identified as follows: Date of Birth: November 26, 2019 Place of Birth: Fernandina Beach, Florida Physical Description of Respondent: Age: 38 Race: Caucasian Hair Color: brown hair Eye Color: hazel Approximate Height: 5’10 Approximate Weight: 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 addresses 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: this 23RD day of January, 2024. Jody Phillips CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: Margaret Martin Deputy Clerk Publish: February 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2024 The Weekly Newspapers
AVENUE, KEY WEST, FL 33040 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for modification of parently plan has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Paulina Andrea Jara Galleguillos, whose address is 616 Peary Court, Apt. B, Key West, FL 33040 on or before March 1, 2024, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 530 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: N/A Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal
or striking of pleadings. Dated: January 25, 2024 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Jaquelyn Fonseca Deputy Clerk Publish: February 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2024 The Weekly Newspapers
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 20-DR-722-K DIVISION: FAMILY PAULINA ANDREA JARA GALLEGUILLOS Petitioner, and, MAYKEL RAMOS GARCIA Respondent. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR MODIFICATION OF PARENTLY PLAN TO: MAYKEL RAMOS GARCIA RESPONDENT’S LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 6639 PENINSULAR
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Hiring: Lead Gutter Installer - EXPERIENCE REQUIRED – valid Driver’s License must be comfortable with heights - located in Tavernier. To apply, please call or text Jay 305-587-1581. Office Support 8-10 hours per week, Key Colony Beach, Sea Isle Condo, Hourly $23-$25 range, PC experience required. 734-476-0531 The Cabana Club, an ocean front private swim club is now hiring for the following positions: Server, $10/hr + tips, 9:30am-7pm, Beach Shop Attendant, $18/hr, 9:30am-5pm, and Parttime Office Clerk, $18/hr, Thu/Fri/Sat, 9:30am-7pm. Apply in person at 425 E. Ocean Dr. Key Colony Beach or call 404-2193359 and ask for Dave. Pigeon Key in Marathon is seeking a Customer Service Rep/ Ramp Attendant. to join our island team. Position includes greeting customers, giving information and taking admissions. Outgoing professionals can contact
City of Marathon Current Job Openings: Administrative Asst. Fire Department and Right of Way Technician. Full Benefits. EOE Please see City website for details www.ci.marathon.fl.us Marathon Auto Air looking for Shop Help - full or part-time. Pay based on experience. Apply in person at 2525 Overseas Highway, Marathon. 305-289-9884 Insurance CSR needed: Fullers Insurance in Key West is looking for a customer service rep. or agent. Hours are 8-5 MonFri. Paid holidays, vacation, and health insurance. Apply in person at 1432 Kennedy Drive, Key West, FL or email resumé to norman@ fullersinsurance.com. The Housing Authority of the City of Key West now hiring the following positions: PT Receptionist, Assistant to Director of Housing, Housing Assistant-Key West, Protective Service Aide, Housing ManagerMiddle Keys, HVAC Maintenance Mechanic, and Maintenance Mechanic (Maintenance Worker). To apply, please contact Human Resources at: martinezm@kwha.org
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DYNASTY MARINE ASSOCIATES, MARATHON, FL Duties to include invoice and inventory entry, creating and filing paperwork for international shipments, scheduling inspections needed for international shipments, customer communication and tracking, creating and maintaining customer accounts and some customer service. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel. This position requires high attention to detail and the ability to multitask. Competitive compensation plus benefits. Benefits package including vacation, sick days, holidays and 401K PSP retirement plan. Please send cover letter and resume to sales@dynastymarine.net for consideration. No phone calls please. dynastymarine.net
DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER HAS A FT/PERMANENT OPENING FOR A FACILITIES MAINTENANCE APPRENTICE Must work well with animals, in order to support Medical & Animal Care & Training departments & participate on Manatee Rescue Team. Must be physically fit, able to lift 75 lbs., possess general “handy-man” skills, have a clean driving record & be diver certified or willing to become certified – knowledge of dive equipment maintenance is a plus. Successful candidate will be responsible, organized, & motivated with excellent team player skills. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), vacation & paid holidays. Job description available at www.dolphins.org. Email resume & DRC application to drc-hr@dolphins.org. EOE 58901 O/S HWY - GRASSY KEY, FL TEACHING... LEARNING... CARING
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HOUSING FOR RENT ANNUAL RENTAL Key Largo - 2BR/2BA Spacious Doublewide, 1400 sq ft modular on canal w/40’ dock, direct ocean access. Very nice community. $3,500/ month 786-258-3127 Large One Bedroom Suite, Conch House, carpet, tile, appliances, fully furnished in Marathon. Available now. $2,000/month includes electric, water, sewer, cable, internet. No Pets. 305-610-8002 2 Bedroom 1 Bath house in Marathon. Tile & carpet floors, new appliances, gated property. No pets. 305-610-8002 Place your Housing For Rent ad here. $25.00/ week for up to 5 lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844.
RV LOT FOR RENT Large RV Waterfront Lot with Dockage for rent in Marathon. Full hook up. $1950/month plus utilities. F/L/S 305-731-5042 Large RV Lot for Rent in Marathon. Full hook up. $1600/month plus utilities. F/L/S 305-731-5042 Place your RV Lot For Rent ad here. $25.00/ week for up to 5 lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844. VACATION RENTAL Key West House For Rent - 28 day minimum. Recently renovated. 2 Units: 3BR/3BA or 2BR/2.5BA. 1 block to Schooner Wharf @ Historic Seaport. Starting $214/night. Sweet Caroline Seaport.com
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The Advocate DUI Program is hiring for part time positions. DUI instructors and evaluators - 2 days a week, Bachelors or Masters degree in substance abuse field required. Bilingual preferred, not required. Office located in Marathon. Contact Marcia at 305-704-0117.
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WE ARE HIRING! EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARC is in Monroe County Florida, the Florida Keys and is a locally operated 501(c) 3 organization providing services to adults with intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, severe autism, spina bifida, Prader-Willi syndrome, Down syndrome, and Phelan-Mc Dermid syndrome. The organization is looking for an experienced, dynamic nonprofit professional to serve as its next Executive Director. The Executive Director is responsible for the overall administration of MARC including programs, facilities, and business operations. The position reports to the Board of Directors, provides direct supervision of the Management Team and is the visible leader of the organization with staff, volunteers, participants, families, other agencies and the community. The Executive Director is guided by the mission of MARC and is responsible for planning, program and fund development and advocacy activities on behalf of persons with developmental disabilities. Excellent business and financial management skills are essential for the position. COME JOIN OUR FAMILY! Apply online at www.marchouse.org. For more information, please contact hr@marchouse.org Phone: 305-294-9526 *32, Fax 305-292-0078 - EOE
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MULTI-TASKED OFFICE POSITION Competitive salary and great benefits. Weekends are a must. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Please email your resume to Lindsey@MooringsVillage.com or call the reception office at 305.664.4708
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WE ARE HIRING! Client Medical Services Manager Looking for an LPN/RN with solid experience, to work with our clients and staff to meet medical needs. Assist the clients in areas of dental, medical, transportation, liaison between clients, families and support staff. Florida LPN or RN certification. Level II background screening required. Fluent in English, valid Florida drivers’ license w/good driving record, references. Pre-hire on-line training required. Some on call responsibilities. Strong computer skills. Direct Care Staff /Driver at Adult Day Training Program (FT/PT) – Key West Office. This position is available at our Adult Day program. Provid direct care service and support to our clients in the day program. Requires the minimum of high school completion or GED. English language, speaking and writing, proficiency is a must. FL Driver’s license w/clean driving record, also a must. Pre-employment training online and in person. Ability to pass a Level II background screening and references. Come join our family! EOE
The Moorings Village is seeking friendly, self motivated, team players for the position:
EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIANS AND HELPERS NEEDED Experience is required. Must have a valid driver’s license. We offer 401K, medical insurance, paid holidays and paid vacation. Positions available in Key West and Marathon. 305-292-3369
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MARATHON FISHERMEN’S COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - ED Team Coordinator - First Cook, $5k Sign-on Bonus* - MC Multi-Modality Imag Tech, $20k Sign-on Bonus* - Medical Technologist, $15k Sign-on Bonus* - Multi-Modality Imaging Tech, $20k Sign-on Bonus* - Patient Care/Nursing House Supervisor, $15k Sign-on Bonus* - Patient Experience Advocate - Registered Nurse, Multispecialty Acute Care Center, $25k Sign-on Bonus* - Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, $15k Sign-on Bonus* - Security Officer 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.
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Benefits include medical, life & disability insurance, 401(k) plan, paid vacation, sick time & holidays. Full job descriptions available at www.dolphins.org/career_opportunities Email cover letter, DRC application & resume to drc-hr@dolphins.org EOE
DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER 58901 O/S Hwy - Grassy Key, FL Teaching... Learning... Caring THEME: SUPER BOWL
The Guidance/Care Center, Inc. a division of
“Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”
THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc.
IS HIRING!
GCC offers excellent benefits for full-time employment, but we realize some would prefer part-time to enjoy the Florida Keys lifestyle more. All positions can be considered for full or part-time unless notated. Apply at westcare.com and enter your availability.
KEY LARGO
Advocate (PT) Behavioral Health Counselor (Child)
KEY WEST
Peer Support Specialist Prevention Specialist Advocate Behavioral Health Therapist (Child, Adult) Behavioral Health Counselor (Child) Case Manager (Adult, Forensic)
MARATHON
Housekeeper Prevention Specialist Admission Specialist Care Coordinator (PT) Driver (CDL) Behavioral Health Therapist (Child, Adult) RNs/LPNs - 3 shifts (also Per Diem) Peer Support Specialist *Support Worker – Assisted Living (PT) *Behavioral Health Technicians 3 shifts (also Per Diem) *No experience required for this position. Will train. A caring heart & helpful hands required. Background and drug screen req. COMPETITIVE PAY! EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS!!! Check out all available positions at: www.westcare.com (search by zip code) EEOC/DFWP
MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE We are now hiring for the following positions:
Diesel Mechanic Truck Helpers CDL Drivers Applicants must apply in person to be considered. 4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon
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