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SOARING UP THE LEADERBOARDS

Key West’s Suharevskis notches personal record, state ranking | P.8

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Kaylee

points for her team APRIL 11

Kaylee is a multi-event studentathlete who works hard in the classroom as well as on the track.”

– Dave Perkins, Conchs head coach

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15 event wins

Senior Kaylee Matas Cabezuelo was dominant in the field events at the track and field meet between Key West and Coral Shores last week, earning a trio of first places. Matas Cabezuelo was the top finisher in long jump, triple jump and discus, earning 15 points for her team. The talented athlete does not just excel in athletics, though; Kaylee was recently accepted at Georgetown University, where she plans to study biomedical engineering. Despite a full class load of the most challenging courses Key West High School offers, she never shies away from the hard work and dedication needed to win a variety of technical events on the track. For her three-win meet and laser-like focus, Key West’s Kaylee Matas Cabezuelo is the Keys Weekly Athlete of the Week.

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With a vault of 14 feet, 11 3/4 inches in an April 4 meet against Coral Shores, Key West’s NiksDavis Suharevskis set a personal record en route to a third-place ranking in Florida for FHSAA’s 2A classification. DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly

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fled to the Keys from the frozen mountains of Pennsylvania hours after graduating from college and never looked back. She is a second-generation coach and educator, and has taught in the public school system for over 25 years. She and her husband met at a beginning teacher meeting in 1997 and have three children born and raised in Monroe County. In her free time, McDonald loves flea markets, historical fiction and long runs in the heat.

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Riding a 12-3 record at press time, Zack Payne and the Key West Conchs await their first playoff opponent after a first-round bye. MARK HEDDEN/ Keys Weekly

KEYS WEEKLY SPORTS WRAP PODCAST

In this week’s Keys Weekly Sports Wrap Podcast, Sean and Tracy will give you all the latest scores and statistics from this week’s games and events. You will find out the official opponents our local lacrosse teams will face in playoffs as well as behind-the-scenes details you won’t hear anywhere else.

LARIZ, ZIELS LEAD DISTRICTS IN STRIKEOUTS

Monroe County baseball season in full swing

Two Keys pitchers lead their districts in strikeouts. Key West’s Anthony Lariz leads 4A District 16 with 55 Ks and counting, while Marathon’s Dylan Ziels has fanned 58 to lead the District 16 3A charts. Both athletes will have ample opportunity to boost those figures in the upcoming weeks, which offer a whirlwind of scheduled games as Florida baseball barrels toward the start of the postseason on April 29.

The Conchs were busy last week with three games, beginning on April 3 at Columbus. The 7A Explorers held the Conchs to just 2 hits, both off the bats of freshmen. Nelson Ong and Auggy Davila each singled in the 10-0 loss. Anthony Lariz and Felix Ong shared pitching duties, combining for 5 strikeouts in 4 innings of play in Key West’s first mercy-rule loss of the season.

Two nights later, it would be the Conchs showing the mercy. Key West opened play against another 7A team, the Sailors of Sarasota, with a four-run first inning, applying immediate pressure and ultimately winning 10-0. In six innings, the Conchs totaled 11 hits with 3 from Steel Mientkiewicz, 2 from Nelson Ong, and 1 each from Davila, Lariz, Caden Pichardo, Jose Perdigon, Sam Holland and Roman Garcia. Senior Jacob Burnham was a force on the mound, striking out 11 over 6 innings, walking none and allowing a stingy 2 hits.

The next night, the Sailors came out on top, despite the Conchs out-hitting them 5-4. Noah Burnham, Jacob Burnham, Nelson Ong, Davila and Mientkiewicz collected 1 hit each in the 4-2 loss. Lariz started strong on the mound for Key West, striking out 4, giving up 1 hit and 1 walk but no runs in 3 innings. Felix Ong, Christian Koppal and Vinnie Moline combined for the remainder of the game. The trouble came in inning 5 when 5 walks, a hit and a sacrifice fly resulted in 4 runs for the Sailors. Key West now heads to the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina for the National High School Invitational.

Marathon improved to 12-4 after a pair of wins last week. The Fins started off with a resounding 14-5 victory at Miami Country Day. The Dolphins topped the Spartans on

April 3, fueled by 11 hits. Jack Dunn, Mason Thornton and Dylan Ziels had 2 apiece while Roco Piscetello, Dylan Williams, Leo Mendez, Gabe Leal and Aiden Gonzalez each had 1. Marathon stole a total of 6 bases, 3 by Thornton, and were error-free in the field. Thornton, Piscetello and Williams combined forces on the mound.

Their next victim would be the Chargers of North Miami Beach. Despite outhitting the Fins 12 to 6, the Chargers committed 6 errors and doled out a dozen walks to lose the advantage and the game. Leal and Thornton each had two hits and Jack Chapman and Mendez accounted for the other two. Leal pitched a full game for Marathon, striking out 3 with no walks.

Coral Shores played one game last week, losing to the 5A Thoroughbreds of Hialeah High 6-1 in Tavernier. The ’Canes had 5 hits, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the 15 the Thoroughbreds racked up. Maykol BonitoRodriguez, AJ Putetti, Ben Friedman, Riley O’Berry and Zeke Myers each singled in the loss.

Top: Nelson Ong. Below: Anthony Lariz. GRACE ANDREW/Keys Weekly See more game photos at keysweekly.com

Key West boys lacrosse is riding a 4-game win streak, having not lost since March 15. The Conchs are picking up steam heading into district action.

The 11-3 Conchs get a bye in the first round of playoffs, which sends them directly into the semifinals. Their opponent is predicted to be Ransom Everglades on Friday, April 12 with the possibility of a last-minute change due to final power rankings, which occurred after press time.

The Conchs added three wins in four days, starting with Coral Reef on April 2. Smith Switzer, Carter Sessoms, Noah Collins and Max Louchheim netted 2 goals apiece, while Roman Van Loon, Reif Walen, Zack Payne and Kieran Smith each had 1. Mateo Lopez had doubledigit saves in goal, earning the Player of the Game award. Louchheim and Anthony Fernandez teamed up to win a majority of the game’s faceoffs to help Key West pull off a 12-8 victory over the Barracudas.

On April 5, the Conchs beat the St. Brendan Sabres, 13-7. Brooks Pellicier and Sessoms scored 3 goals each with Wallen, Switzer, Collins, Louchheim and Dreyden Telfer adding 1 each. Lopez collected 17 saves in goal to preserve the win.

Fernandez dominated faceoffs, winning what coach Alberto Piceno guessed would amount to about 15 once the game film was thoroughly analyzed. Piceno credited Louchheim with

Key West went on to beat Westminster Christian 7-5 the following night for their third win of the week. Collins was awarded the Player of the Game title in that matchup with 2 goals and 4 assists. Louchheim, Switzer, Sessoms, Pellicier and Mack Hill scored the rest. Lopez had more than 20 saves in goal and Fernandez was dominant on faceoffs.

The Hurricanes finished the regular season with two losses last week, with the first coming from Westminster Christian on April 3 and the next, two days later, against North Broward Prep. In the 12-3 loss to Westminster Christian, Lucas Carballo, Reed Tudor and Zane Martinez scored 1 time each. Brock Bynum had 19 saves in the 12-4 loss.

solid offensive and defensive play, awarding him Player of the Game for the win.

CONCH BOYS LACROSSE FINISHES REGULAR SEASON ON FOUR-GAME WIN STREAK

Giacopuzzi was elated with the team’s play.

“The girls played a beautiful game of lacrosse. Solid teamwork, patience with possession and the defense did a phenomenal job shutting down anything the Barracudas tried to do,” Giacopuzzi said.

Top left: The Conchs’ Carter Sessoms netted 2 goals in a win against Coral Reef on April 2 and 3 in a win against the St. Brendan Sabres on April 5.

Above: Key West’s Kaitlyn Piloto scored 3 goals and was credited with 2 ground balls, leading the scoring for Key West in a win against Coral Reef on April 2.

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In the game against North Broward Prep, Carballo had 2 goals and Tudor added another to his season stats in the 5-3 loss. Bynum saved 15 to keep the game close. The ’Canes could face Westminster once again on Thursday, April 11 in a district quarterfinal game, depending on the final power rankings from the FHSAA.

The Lady ’Canes lost a pair of games last week, ending their regular season with a 2-7 record. Coral Shores lost to Palmer Trinity 15-10 on April 3, then to NSU University School on April 5 by a score of 11-5. The Hurricanes’ first postseason opponent was not yet determined

Below: Coral Shores’ Shay Stober moves the ball upfield against NSU University on Senior Day on April 5.

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as of press time.

The Lady Conchs faced two of their toughest opponents of the season last week, playing both American Heritage schools over the span of three days. Before that, they took on Coral Reef at home on April 2, beating the Barracudas 11-4. Kaitlyn Piloto scored 3 goals and was credited with 2 ground balls, leading the scoring for Key West. Taylor Gibson and Deanna Mercier each netted a pair of goals. Mercier had 6 draw controls, a pair of caused turnovers and a pair of ground balls; Gibson scooped up 4 ground balls. Maeve O’Hearn scored once, caused 2 turnovers, earned 3 ground balls and captured an interception to help on both sides of play.

Colbie Turner, Ava Brock and Ella Bishop each scored 1 goal in the win while Courtney Grabus was credited with 6 saves and 2 ground balls. Coach Marisa

Two nights later, Key West faced the defending state champions and No. 1-ranked team in Florida, American Heritage out of Delray Beach. The Conchs lost 18-1, but Courtney Grabus made 8 saves while Deanna Mercier prevented Key West from being shut out. The Plantation version of American Heritage ended in a 16-2 loss, but Giacopuzzi had positive takeaways from the game. She credited Bishop with her defensive play on Heritage’s topscorer, completely shutting her down and preventing a single goal from her. The game’s 6 yellow cards, 3 from each team, were a testament to the physical play and efforts on both sides to win.

Grabus was peppered with shots on goal, saving 10 from the scoreboard. Brock and Mercier, assisted by Eisley Whitehead, scored the Conchs’ goals. With official district brackets still in the works, Giacopuzzi offered her prediction, saying, “We will likely see Palmer Trinity again on our turf and will undoubtedly be looking for a redemption from our senior night.”

LADY ’CANES SWEEP WESTMINSTER

Dolphin boys earn first W

On April 4, Coral Shores hosted Westminster Christian for a set of tennis matches that produced mixed results. The No. 2 doubles team of Johann Smith and Jaden Heilbron picked up the only win of the day for the boys team. The girls had better luck, winning all seven matches. Charlotte MacEachern and Olivia Hughes won their No. 1 and 2 singles matches and teamed up to earn another victory in doubles action. Kai Guth and Kai Redruello did the same at the No. 3 and 4 spots in singles and the No. 2 doubles match. Macy Cakans added the final win of the day for the ’Canes, making it a clean sweep over the Warriors.

Key West spent the afternoon of April 3 in Marathon, where the girls picked up a win.

Amalia Strunk, Juliana Strunk, Violet Jangraw and Leyla Atilla racked up singles wins for the Lady Conchs. Eva Drozdetskaia and Amalia Strunk plus Zoe Gehin and Juliana Strunk earned doubles wins, as well. Marquisha Abraham of Marathon earned the only Fins win of the day at the No. 1 singles spot.

The Dolphin boys won their first match in over six years, defeating the Conchs 4-3. Adrien Holdinga won the No. 1 singles match, then Carlos Lezcano, in his first-ever season of play, earned his first win. Holdinga teamed up with middle-schooler Tanner Snowden to pick up their third doubles win of the season. Lezcano and fellow newbie Matt Delgado earned a doubles win as well, giving the Fins the win.

Conchs Devin Soni and Mason O’Conner each won their singles matches for Key West with their final point coming from a forfeit.

Tennis districts are April 15 and 16. Key West will play at Tropical Park, while Marathon and Coral Shores will compete at the Miami Dade College campus.

Charlotte MacEachern. DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly

CONCHS’ POLE VAULTER LAUNCHES INTO STATE RANKINGS

Hurricanes’ runners have strong showings

An April 4 track and field meet between Key West and Coral Shores saw one pole vaulter launching his way to one of the best marks in the state.

Key West’s Niks-Davis Suharevskis and Ian Newton took first and second, respectively, in the pole vault at Coral Shores High School. Suharevskis launched himself to a personal best of 14 feet, 11 3/4 inches — a mark that currently ranks third in the state for 2A.

Key West’s boys racked up the points in a win over the Hurricanes, 107-38,

with a pair of wins from Jeef Dejean in the long and triple jumps and Colbin Hill in the 1,600 and 3,200 meters. Clerff Alexandre was second in triple jump and Andrew Fedor was second in the 1,600.

The Conchs’ Shane Lavallee was the fastest gentleman on the track, winning the 100-meter dash. William Forster and Rayan Barrios took first and second place in the 800, while Jeremiah Harvey won the 110-meter high hurdles with Anthony Jenner right behind.

In other boys events, Key West’s Anthony Jenner took two second-place

finishes in the discus and shot put. Brondson Etienne won the high jump event with Josue Quiche coming in second. Jean Louis won shot put and Noah Mercer won discus.

The Lady Conchs had a commanding performance in a win over the Hurricanes, 99-30. Dazmine Jenkins won the 100-meter dash, while Alyssandra Camargo took first in the 400. Colleen Barter was second in the 400. Caylaa Makimaa won the 1,600 with Naima Thomas finishing right behind her in second. Thomas went on to win the 3,200 with Lily Kaufman in second place.

Key West’s Grace Andrew won the 100-meter hurdles and Neslo Atilla finished first in the 400 hurdles with Valeria Juarez in second. Nesgaard was second in the 200 to round out running events.

In field events, the Conchs’ Kaylee Matas Cabuzeulo led the charge with three first-place finishes in long jump, shot put and discus. Audrey Smith was second in discus. Anabel Portuondo was first in the pole vault with teammate Ariel Newton in second. Nesgaard took first in the high jump with Portuondo finishing second.

Despite being the smaller school, the ’Canes had some strong showings in boys and girls events. The Lady ’Canes’ Brooke Mandozzi finished first in the 200-meter dash and second in the 100-meter, while Sammy Bates took first in the 800. Julieanna Oddo was second in the 100-meter hurdles while Sofia Jackson and Karala Gutierrez came in second in the long jump and shot put, respectively.

The Hurricanes’ boys saw first-place finishes from Ambrose Sanchez in the 400 hurdles, Adrik Gadea in the 400 and Ethan Marguet in the 200. Sam Harm was right behind Marguet for second in the 200. Jack Collins and Alaric Rodriguez earned second-place finishes in the 400 and the 3,200, respectively. Rex Mathews had a pair of second-place finishes in the 100 meter and long jump.

Top left: The Hurricanes’ Adrik Gadea runs to a first-place finish in the 400-meter dash during a track meet against Key West on April 4.

Top Middle: Key West’s Dazmine Jenkins competes in the 100-meter run at Coral Shores. Jenkins finished first.

Right: Key West’s NiksDavis Suharevskis set a personal best in the pole vault during an April 4 track-and-field meet at Coral Shores High School.

Top right: The Conchs’ Jeef DeJean won the long and triple jumps.

Bottom right: The Hurricanes’ Sammy Bates finished first in the 800-meter dash.

Photos by: Mark Hedden, Doug Finger and Rick Mackenzie

FINS WIN TWO

Conchs split double-header against AIE

Marathon improved to 8-2 last week with a pair of wins. The first was against Gulliver Prep on April 2 when the Fins beat the Warriors 9-8 at home. Allison Garcia struck out 7 batters in 7 innings. Garcia also registered 2 hits in the win. Sara Robinson had a pair of hits and Dani Perdomo, Shynell McGuire and Elena Eubank each had 1 for Marathon. On April 5, the Dolphins hosted Colonial Christian, winning 17-0 in just 3 innings. Garcia fanned 6 and had another pair of hits in the mercy-rule victory. Madelyn Thornton had the hot bat with 3 hits while Elena Eubank, Allison Helms and Maeve Merryman each had 2. Robinson added one more for an even dozen hits by the Fins.

Key West’s Lady Conchs softball team split a pair of games against Academy for Innovative Education on April 6. Key West won the first game of a double-header, 3-1, scoring all three runs in the third inning. Alexa Condella had a pair of hits and a pair of RBIs to lead the Conchs offensively. Nevaeh Arnold, Nina Manresa and Alexandra Rodriguez had a hit apiece in the win. Chloe Gilday commanded in the circle, striking out 6 batters over 7 innings and allowing just 3 hits and 2 walks. In game two, Key West took the early lead, scoring 2 runs in the first inning. Then AIE answered back with a run in the fourth before Key West re-took the lead, holding on until the seventh inning, when the Aviators tied it up. It would take 9 innings to decide a victor when a pair of doubles from AIE ended the game in their favor.

Manresa had 2 hits, including a double, in the loss. Scarlet Niles also registered 2 hits. Tavyn Gage, Shylo Sanchez, Vera Rodger and Maicey Malgrat accounted for the rest of the Lady Conchs’ 8 hits. Breanna Breener and Arnold split pitching duties. Key West, now 5-6, has plenty of opportunities in the coming week to get ahead on its record, with five games scheduled in just three days.

Sara Robinson. BARRY GAUKEL/Keys Weekly

Coral Shores has suffered a series of unfortunate events this season, in what head coach Lesa Bonee called “the most challenging and difficult year of my career.” The events have affected the team’s schedule and ability to play. Both Horeb and Dade Christian, two schools that were scheduled for matchups this season, folded due to lack of players and interest. This left the Lady ’Canes with four fewer games right off the bat. Next came an injury, forcing back-to-back cancellations due to the Hurricanes being short players; they had nine and a concussion set them back to eight. Unable to field a team for the past week and a half, they hoped to have a full roster this week, but Bonee received word her player would be out for the season, sending her scrambling to find a replacement so her team, all of whom are freshmen and sophomores, could continue the season. Bonee will have a few extra days to complete her search. Somerset South Homestead canceled its April 8 game against Coral Shores, citing the solar eclipse as the reason they would not be hosting the Hurricanes. Undeterred, the ’Canes will find a way to play at Gulliver early this week, then compete in their final home game of the season Friday, April 12 against Everglades City School at 5 p.m.

THREE KEYS LIFTERS STATES-BOUND

Coral Shores’ AJ Johnson qualifies for dual events

Coral Shores and Marathon sent their strongest athletes to Frostproof on April 4 for the FHSAA 1A Region 4 championships in boys weightlifting. When the chalk settled and the final weights were tabulated, a trio of Keys athletes made the cut to the big show. Marathon’s Tanner Ross and Chase Leird and Coral Shores’ AJ Johnson are headed to states to compete in Lakeland on April 20.

Though no Keys athletes won a regional title, which is an automatic ticket to the state meet, Johnson, Leird and Ross had high enough totals to qualify for at-large spots. Johnson, who is in the 219-lb. category, will compete in both the Olympic and traditional events. In the Olympic event, Johnson has the capacity to crack the top 10. Leird will represent the Fins in traditional lifts at 119 pounds and Ross will have a shot at a medal in Olympic lifts in the 199-lb. class.

Leird was third in the traditional event and likely would have been a double qualifier had he not scratched his three attempts at the snatch lift, negating any chance to move on in the Olympic event in which he was more heavily favored. Johnson was second overall in Olympic lifts and third in traditional. Ross finished fourth in Olympic.

Other standouts at regionals include Marathon’s Matthias Martinez-Velez, who was second in traditional and just 5 pounds from a regional title at 139 pounds. Damian Staciewicz was third in traditional and tied for second in Olympic lifts in the 154-lb. class. At 183, Max Childress finished second in traditional lifts and third in Olympic. Though runner-ups and athletes finishing as deep as fourth or fifth often get an at-large bid, this year’s competition in the northern portion of the state was exceptionally strong. Fortunately for MartinezVelez, Staciewicz and Childress, all have at least one more season to earn a trip to states.

From top: AJ Johnson, Tanner Ross and Chase Leird.

Photos by: DOUG FINGER and BARRY GAUKEL/Keys Weekly

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 24-CP-107-K IN RE: THE ESTATE OF RICHARD H. MCCAUSLAND, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of RICHARD H. MCCAUSLAND deceased, whose date of death was January 30, 2024, Case: 24-CP-107-K, is pending in the Circuit Court, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040. The names and addresses of

below.

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

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

and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: April 4, 2024.

EMPLOYMENT

Las Marias Medical Center- Hiring bilingual: Front Desk, RN, Medical Assistant & Local Driver. Tavernier, MM 91. 305-780-7730

Personal Assitant needed for Key Colony Beach couple. Two times/week - driving to doctor appts, handyman projects, gardening, light housekeeping, must be capable of lifting large male if needed and be good with animals. Must have references. Call Christina 954-483-5426

Joseph Molinaro CPA, LLC in Tavernier is looking for an Office Manager. Duties include answering phones, client screening, accounts payable and purchasing, accounts receivables, file management and other office duties. Must know Quickbooks desktop and Microsoft suite. Monday –Friday 10-5. Email resume Joe@jmolinaro.cpa

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.

City of Marathon

Current Job Openings: Administrative Asst. Fire Department and Part-time Custodian/ Maintenance. Full Benefits for full-time positions. EOE Please see City website for details www.ci.marathon.fl.us

Marathon Yacht Club is hiring a part-time server. Private club, friendly atmosphere, guaranteed gratuities. Flexible lunch/ dinner shifts available Tuesday – Sunday. Must provide photo ID, social security card or passport, and checking account. Call 305-7436739 to schedule an interview or email office@ marathonyachtclub.com.

Marathon Yacht Club is hiring a full-time line cook. Private club, friendly atmosphere, afternoon/evening hours Tuesday – Sunday. Must provide checking account for direct deposit, photo ID, and social security card or passport. Call 305743-6739 to schedule an interview or email office@ marathonyachtclub.com.

Marathon Yacht Club is hiring a part-time dishwasher. Private club, friendly atmosphere, flexible afternoon/ evening hours available Tuesday – Sunday. Must provide photo ID and social security card or passport. Call 305-7436739 to schedule an interview or email office@ marathonyachtclub.com

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.

The Housing Authority of the City of Key West now hiring the following positions: Housing Choice Voucher Asst., PT Receptionist, Housing ManagerMiddle Keys, HVAC Maintenance Mechanic, and Maintenance Mechanic (Maintenance Worker). To apply, please contact Human Resources at: martinezm@kwha.org or 305-296-5621

Applications are available at the Administrative Office located at 1400 Kennedy Dr., Key West, FL 33040 or online at www. kwha.org - EOE & Drug

The Monroe County Homeless Services Continuum of Care (MC-CoC) is seeking an EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.

The position of Executive Director is a full time exempt salaried supervisory position. This position requires a bachelor's degree in public administration, non-profit management, social services or related field - a graduate degree is preferred - and five (5) years of experience in management and supervision. The executive director will work with the Board of Directors to meet the goals and objectives of the agency.

Please send resume or contact Steve Torrence by email: eywsteve@icloud.com

FLORIDA BAY FOREVER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Free Work Place. This opportunity is covered under Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968.

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

FISHING EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

Rods For Sale: Dolphin Time 4 Penn 30w 2 spd. w-star roller guide Rods 4 50w-w-rods as new 305-743-8860 call between 1p-4p.

HOBBIES/COLLECT.

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

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

HOUSING FOR RENT

Venetian Shores home for rent long term. 3BR/2BA on canal. Available now. $4,000/mo. utilities included. 315-405-5202

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

3 BR/2 BA home for rent in Key Colony Beach. 75' premium dock. $3,800/month + utilities. F/L/S 786-229-0228

Efficiency for Rent in Marathon. Furnished. $1,200/month + water & sewer. F/L/S 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

RV Site for rent in Marathon. Up to 35', private gated property. $1,500/mo plus water & sewer (electric included). Dockage available - inquire for price. 305-610-8002

Workshop Manager (Key West)

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

YARD SALES

Big, Big Yard Sale: 87847 O/S Hwy—Old Road Access Only. Furniture/Appliances/ Clothes/Fishing/Rugs and 32 years of hoarding more. Saturday, April 13 ONLY from 8a - 3p .

Yard Sale - unusual stuff, glass vases, old records, 2 wood file cabinets, lamps, armoire, etc. Sat April 13th, 9a-2p, 8026 Porpoise Drive, Marathon

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

FT administrative, salaried position. The Workshop manager will be responsible for all phases of the operation of the Adult Day Training Program in accordance with The Agency for Persons with Disabilities and Medicaid Waiver minimum standards. This includes the worksites and contracts, personnel, and training programs. The Workshop Manager will maintain a close liaison with the Group Home Managers and Medical Staff in order to maintain program consistency. Bachelor’s degree required and 2 years’ experience in field required. Computer skills: moderate to advanced. FL driver’s license with clean driving record. Pre-employment training online and in person. Ability to pass a Level II background screening and references.

Come join our family! EOE

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

WE ARE HIRING!

The EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR is the key management leader and is responsible for overseeing the administration, educational programs and fundraising for the organization. Other key duties include marketing, community outreach and volunteer management. The position reports directly to the Board of Directors. For more information email info@floridabayforever.org. Learn more about our work at www.floridabayforever.org.

305-743-0844

Plant Store/Nursery Associate (PT/FT)

Position requires a min. of high school completion and 1 yr. exp. Must be knowledgeable in tropical plants and have good social/business skills, above average computer skills (knowledge of POS a plus). Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds. English language, speaking and writing, proficiency is a must. FL driver’s license w/clean driving record, references and background screening required.

Come join our family! EOE

Apply at the MARC office, 1401 Seminary St., Key West. Or online at www.marchouse.org.

For more information, please contact hr@marchouse.org. Phone: 305-294-9526 *32

e Turtle Hospital in Marathon

Join our team! Full and part-time Educational Program Guides/ Gift Shop Sales. Public speaking & retail sales experience helpful. $18/hour to start. Send resume to: turtlehospital@turtlehospital.org

FULL-TIME POSITION POLICE OFFICER

The City of Key Colony Beach is accepting applications for a FULL-TIME Police Officer.

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

Salary: $60,000.

Full Health & Dental Insurance, 457 (b) Participation.

Email resume to:

Chief of Police at: chief@keycolonybeach.net Or call for additional information: 305-289-1212 ext. 1

Preference in the selection of vacant positions will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans. The Key Colony Beach Police Department is an EEO employer, drug-free and nicotine-free workplace.

NOW HIRING IN ISLAMORADA

MARINA CASHIERS

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

DOCKHANDS

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

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

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

ADMINISTRATION/OFFICE HELP

Fast paced, busy resort in need of Of ce Help. Must be able to multi-task, stay calm under pressure and have great communication skills. Be dependable, able to work weekends, 3 to 4 days a week, hours til 7pm.

If you want to be part of a great team, please apply! Send resume to captpips@aol.com or come into the of ce at 1480 Overseas Highway, Marathon to ll out an application. CAPTAIN PIP’S IS

D’Asign Source is seeking the following professionals. Overtime and benefits are available. For full details, please visit: DAsignSource.com/careers

Interior Designer

Apply knowledge & creative skills to projects at our high-end design center. Must possess history of achievement in quality projects and a strong sales background.

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

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OPENINGS AVAILABLE

PHYSICIAN PRACTICE OPENINGS

- Medical Assistant, Orthopedics, PT

- Patient Access Associate, Orthopedics, $1,000 Bonus, FT

TAVERNIER MARINERS HOSPITAL

- Cook, Per Diem

- Exercise Physiologist, Per Diem

- Manager Wellness Center, FT

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

- Nuclear Medicine Tech, Per Diem

- Pool Group Exercise Instructor

- Pool Yoga Instructor

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

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

- Registered Nurse, Surgery, $15,000 Bonus, FT

MARATHON FISHERMEN’S

COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

- ED Team Coordinator, Emergency Room, Part Time

- ED/Acute Care Tech, Emergency, Room, FT & PT

- Environmental Tech, $5,000 Bonus, FT

- First Cook, $5,000 Bonus, FT

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

- Mechanic, Facility Operations, FT

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

- Patient Experience Advocate, FT

- Radiology Technologist, $15,000 Bonus, FT

- Security Of cer, Security/Safety, FT & Per Diem

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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

APPLY AND LEARN MORE

careers.baptisthealth.net or call 786-243-8507

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.

KEY WEST

Peer Support Specialist

Advocate (PT)

Behavioral Health Therapist (Adult)

Behavioral Health Counselor (Child)

Case Manager (Adult, Forensic)

Substance Abuse Counselor

MARATHON

Prevention Specialist (any location) Care Coordinator (PT)

Behavioral Health Therapist (Child)

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

Peer Support Specialist

*Support Worker – Assisted Living (PT)

*Behavioral Health Technicians

3 shifts (also Per Diem)

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

Background and drug screen req. COMPETITIVE PAY! EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS!!!

Check out all available positions at: www.westcare.com (search by zip code) EEOC/DFWP

DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER IS HIRING

Volunteer Resources

Administrative Assistant (Full-Time, Permanent)

Facilities Maintenance Apprentice (Full-Time, Permanent)

Education Program Host (Full-Time, Permanent)

Staff Photographer

(Full-Time, Part-Time, Seasonal)

Media & Marketing Assistant (Full-Time, Permanent)

Visual Communications Coordinator (Full-Time, Permanent)

All positions can be considered for full or part-time unless notated. Apply at westcare.com and enter your availability. MARATHON

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

Membership & Development Coordinator (Full-Time, Permanent)

Medical Technician (Full-Time, Permanent)

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

Full job descriptions available at www.dolphins.org/career_opportunities

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

DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER

58901 O/S Hwy - Grassy Key, FL

Teaching... Learning... Caring

•Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

•Tuition Reimbursement

•Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Time

•401K Employer Match

Work with the BEST!

•Quarterly Cash Profit Sharing

•Fun, Fast-Paced Environment

•Great Hours

Voted Best Bank 2014 - 2023

Key West Full Time Teller

Customer Service Representative Administrative Assistant

Customer Service Representative/Online Banking

Islamorada Full Time Teller

Key Largo Upper Keys Floating Teller

Apply Online at KeysBank.com/Careers

DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER IS HIRING

Membership & Development Coordinator (Full-Time, Permanent)

DRC has a full-time opening for a Membership & Development Coordinator. This newly created position’s primary focus will be to assist the Director of Membership & Development in helping the department (and position) grow in multiple ways. 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

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATORS

The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority is looking for Distribution System Operators to perform semi-skilled work, involving the repair and maintenance of FKAA water distribution and transmission systems. We provide on the job training for qualified applicants. Requires a High School, Diploma or GED and valid Florida Driver’s License. Salary:  $50,376.48. Excellent benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Apply online at www. aa.com/212/opportunities

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