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Marathon Baseball Glades Day 3/3 W, 13-2
Coral Shores Baseball ABF Homestead 3/3 W, 3-2
Coral Shores Softball Miami Christian 3/3 L, 24-0
Coral Shores Boys Lacrosse Palmer Trinity 3/3 L, 19-0
Marathon Softball Colonial Christian 3/3 W, 29-14
Key West Baseball St. Thomas Aquinas 3/4 W, 10-3
Marathon Baseball Riviera Prep 3/4 W, 23-0
Coral Shores Baseball Hialeah 3/4 W, 6-3
Marathon Softball Lourdes Academy 3/4 L, 7-5
Coral Shores Girls Lacrosse Westminster Christian 3/4 L, 14-4
Key West Boys Lacrosse Coral Shores 3/5 W, 8-7
Coral Shores Girls Lacrosse Miami Country Day 3/6 L, 13-7
Key West Girls Lacrosse Palmer Trinity 3/6 W, 9-7
Marathon Baseball Ransom Everglades 3/6 W, 4-1
Marathon Softball Mater Bay Academy 3/7 L, 12-5 Key West Boys Lacrosse Ransom Everglades 3/7 L, 11-7
Key West Softball Ransom 3/8 W, 15-0
Key West Baseball Westminster Christian 3/8 W, 6-5
Marathon Baseball JC Bermudez Doral 3/8 L, 2-1
Coral Shores Boys Lacrosse Ransom Everglades 3/8 W, 8-7 Key
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WEEK IN KEYS SPORTS ON THE COVER
Hurricane Xavier Johnson battles it out in the 110 hurdles at a March 4 home meet against Key West, Marathon and South Dade High School. Coral Shores ended the day as the top-performing boys team. See page 4. DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly
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She is motivational to her teammates during timeouts and in between quarters. She is always positive, cheering her fellow teammates on and encouraging them to dig deeper for a little bit longer!”
– Marisa Giacopuzzi, head coach
Key West enjoyed back-to-back lacrosse wins last week, and a big piece of their success was senior captain Kaitlyn Piloto. Piloto delivered in both games, scoring four goals against Palmer, then three more plus an assist at Gulliver.
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“Her consistency was unstoppable. Neither team could shut her down,” said head coach Marisa Giacopuzzi, who praised Piloto as much for her contributions to the team’s motivation as for her athleticism.
For clutch performances when it mattered most and keeping her team’s hopes of winning and their spirits alive in close matchups, Key West’s Kaitlyn Piloto is the Keys Weekly Athlete of the Week.
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Senior, Key West Girls Lacrosse Midfielder
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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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grew up in Miami and moved to the Keys in 1997. He has spent the last 25 years teaching physical education and coaching virtually every sport for Florida Keys kids ages 4 to 18. If you are reading this and live or lived in the Florida Keys, he has probably taught, coached, or coached against someone you know.
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SHOWDOWN IN THE UPPER KEYS
Conchs dominate Falcon Relays
Monroe County’s three varsity track and field teams joined South Dade High School at Coral Shores for a meet on March 4. South Dade took the top spot in team points in both the boys and girls events. Coral Shores was the top-scoring Keys team in boys events, with Marathon claiming that honor in the girls events. Key West traveled light, bringing a limited roster.
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The Hurricane boys had two first-place finishers on their home track. Sean Harm won the 100- and 200-meter races, finishing the 100 in 11.86 seconds and the 200 in 23.96. Alaric Rodriguez was first in the 800-meter race, completing the two laps in 2:10. The Dolphin boys had six first-place winners, though four of them had to settle for sharing their honors. Tony Bursa crossed the line first in the 1,600-meter race. Bursa outkicked teammate Lucian Burns by less than a tenth of a second, finishing in 5:08. Older brother Vance Bursa opted for the two-mile race, completing the eight-lap event in 10:36. In a four-way tie for first place, Dolphin high jumpers Daeshawn Holmes and Louis Jeune cleared 5’5.75”,
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splitting the points with a pair of South Dade jumpers. And in boys pole vault, Marathon’s Maverick McDonald and Cullen Coleman-Sayer tied for first with 7’10.5” vaults.
For the girls, Marathon’s Daysi Williams and Justice Lee were dual winners. Williams was first in the 200-meter race, finishing in 28.36 seconds, then cleared the bar at 5’1.75” in the high jump. Lee’s 34’4” shot put mark and 108’11” discus toss were good for a pair of firsts. The Lady Fins’ final first was Ava Merryman, who cleared 8’6.25” in the pole vault event.
Coral Shores’ Ali Wheatley was a dual winner, with firsts in the 800- and 1,600-meter events. Wheatley crossed the line in the 800 in 2:39, then took another four laps to finish the 1,600 in 6:02. The Lady ’Canes had another first-place finisher, Julieanna Oddo, who finished the 100-meter high hurdles in 22.02 seconds. Key West’s Jordan Greene claimed a first for the Lady Conchs, landing a 30’2” triple jump to grab 10 points for her team.
Key West and Marathon sent squads to Palmer Trinity School on March 7 to compete at the annual Falcon Relays. When the final event was completed, Key West’s boys were
first out of a field of 17 teams. The Lady Conchs one-upped them, beating out 18 for the top spot.
Jeff Dejean was busy, winning the long jump with a leap of 21’6”. Dejean also ran a leg of Key West’s winning 4x100 team, which also included Shane Lavallee, Walson Morin and Jayden Gist. Gist, Lavallee and Morin then teamed up with Leo Batista to claim first in the 4x200. Ian Newton cleared 13’3.5” to take first in pole vault, while Josh Johnson won the shot put with a throw of 45’9” and Noah Mercer tossed the discus 137’6” for another first in the field events.
The Lady Conchs’ Audrey Smith won two individual events. Smith was first in discus with a 108’8” toss and first in javelin with a best distance of 124’7”. Jordan Greene won the triple jump event, leaping 30’11”. Greene then teamed up with Mirakle Humphrey, Capri Miner and Katelyn Sambrana for a first in the 4x200. Caylaa Makimaa went the distance, winning the 1,600-meter race in 5:29. Alyssandra Camargo, Ariel Newton, Lilia Mook and Naima Thomas won the 4x100 relay for the Lady Conchs’ final top finish at the meet.
Marathon had a strong showing, with five individual winners at Palmer. Mikail Marshall outsprinted a field of 56, winning the 100-meter dash in 11.50 seconds. Vance Bursa won the 1,600-meter race in 4:47 and Fab Louis Jeune took first with 5’9.75” in high jump. Daysi Williams cleared 4’9.75” to win the girls high jump and Justice Lee’s best shot toss landed 34’7.75” away for the best throw of the day in that event.
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Conchs, Dolphins and Hurricanes vie for Monroe County supremacy at a track meet at Coral Shores High School on March
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KEY WEST AND CORAL SHORES SWAP COURT WINS
Marathon doubles team bests Palmer
Key West’s tennis players traveled to Coral Shores on March 4, where the Lady Conchs defeated the Lady ’Canes on their home court 5-2. Eva Drozdetskaia and Gabriela Aguero won the Nos. 1 and 2 singles matches and Leyla Atilla won at the No. 4 spot. Drozdetskaia and Aguero won at No. 1 doubles and Hamida Muhsinova teamed up with Atilla to win the second doubles match.
The Hurricane boys defended their home court, winning 4-3 against Key West. Zach Bolano won the No. 2 singles spot and Tony Khioni beat out his competitor for a win at No. 5 singles. Aidan Athouse and Bolano won the No. 1 doubles match and Jaden Heilbron and Rory MacEachern did the same in No. 2 doubles to make it four wins for the Hurricanes. Key West’s three points came from Andrei Lehene in the No. 1 singles match, John Picco at the No. 3 spot and Ben Delostrinos at No. 4.
Key West hosted Marathon two days later. The Conchs showed no love for the Lady Fins, sweeping all five singles and both doubles matches. Aguero, Hamida Muhsinova, Campbell Fischer, Avery Batty and Amina Erik won the No. 1 through 5 singles matches, respectively. Muhsinova and Fisher teamed up in No. 1 doubles and Monea McLeod and Durdona Oblokulova worked together in No. 2 doubles to make it a clean 7-0 for the Lady Conchs. Aguero, a senior, was the lone upperclassman representing Key West; all other athletes on the girls team that day were freshmen.
In boys action, the Conchs won 5-2 against the Fins. Key West’s John Picco, Nathaniel Bergh and Wyatt Bartels enjoyed a home-court advantage and beat their opponents in singles action. Bergh teamed up with Hubert Konopka to win in the first doubles match, then Bartels and Ben Delostrinos pooled their skills to win the second doubles match for five Key West wins. Anthony Iarocci and Kasimir Kryzpkowski got Marathon on the scoreboard with wins in the Nos. 4 and 5 singles spots.
Kryzpkowski and Matthew Delgado teamed up a day prior to win the No. 2 doubles match against Palmer Trinity in a hard-fought match against one of South Florida’s premiere tennis teams.
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MEDAL MAN
Key West’s Corrales earns fourth place in Kissimmee
Top Florida wrestlers gathered in Kissimmee’s Silver Spurs Arena March 6-8 to grapple their way through the brackets at the FHSAA State Championships. Eight Keys wrestlers qualified for the event, including Coral Shores’ Costa Tuttle, Sebastian McCoy and David Beltran plus Key West’s Abram Canet, Jake Ferguson, James Searcy, Maria Halushka and Alfredo Corrales. Corrales, FHSAA’s 1A Region 4 champ, battled his way to a fourth-place state medal to cap off a stellar career with the Conchs. Corrales, who competed in this year’s 175-pound classification, holds the school record for most career wins with 150 and most pins with 94.
The Conchs’ Johnny Picco stretches for a return. MAICEY MALGRAT/Keys Weekly
Marathon’s Maleeya Abraham hits the ball.
Marathon’s Tanner Ross, left, Max Childress and Damian Stasiewicz are consistently taking the top three spots at recent weightlifting meets. Collectively, the trio benched 790 pounds last week. BARRY GAUKEL/Keys Weekly
LEGENDARY LIFTS
Fins and ’Canes crush Gulliver in boys weightlifting showdown
With the district meet within sight, local lifters have maxouts on their minds. Despite heavy plates stacked on both ends, the bars are set high. Marathon’s Tanner Ross and Max Childress continue to show off gains each week, gradually pulling away from the rest of the pack in the Sinclair coefficient, an algorithm that evenly matches up athletes despite weight and age differences.
Ross has a narrow edge over Childress with just a few points between the teammates. Damian Stasiewicz has been a consistent third, making for an exciting upcoming postseason for Marathon’s boys team.
Ross had the highest total lifts at Gulliver Prep on March 5. The senior strongman, who competes in the 219-pound category, combined a 270-pound clean and jerk with a 280-pound bench press for a total of 550 pounds in the traditional category. Ross also won the Olympic event in his weight class, and despite being two weight classes below the most massive lifters, Ross consistently outlifts them.
Childress, who barely qualifies for the 199-pound class at 185 pounds, does plenty of outlifting of his own. The junior put together 255 pounds in the clean and 260 on the bench for a grand total of 515 pounds in traditional lifts. Childress also won the Olympic event, making him a double winner last week, too.
Stasiewicz and Eduardo Garcia were Marathon’s other double winners. Stasiewicz competes at 169 pounds while Garcia does his heavy lifting at 238. The four Fins’ wins in both traditional and Olympic lifting helped boost Marathon in team points to place first at the meet. Coral Shores edged out Gulliver Prep for second in both events.
Other local athletes winning at Gulliver included Marathon’s Chase Leird (119 pounds), Matthias Martinez-Velez (154) and Roland Gonzalez (183), who all placed first in the traditional event at their weights.
Coral Shores’ Kristers Vutnans won the Olympic event, splitting the 139-pound weight class with teammate Roger Sandino, who won in traditional. Xavier Johnson was the final ’Canes winner, taking first in Olympic lifts at 183 pounds.
Local lifters will finish their regular season meets this week, then head to Doctors Charter School on March 26 for FHSAA’s 1A District 16 championships.
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FINS CRACK
40 RUNS IN 3 GAMES
Marathon’s Dylan Williams racked up 10 hits last week for the Fins. CONTRIBUTED
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An explosive offense powered a three-win week for the Marathon Dolphins baseball team, starting with a March 3 road trip to face the Gators of Glades Day. The game would be the Dolphins’ first test in their new FHSAA 1A Rural district, and the resounding 13-2 win bodes well for the Fins in their new classification. Gavin Leal drove in five runs off three hits to lead the charge for Marathon. Dylan Williams also registered three hits, three RBIs and a pair of the Fins’ six total stolen bases. Williams also earned the win on the mound, fanning six batters, walking one and allowing no hits in three innings. Jason Stubblefield tossed two innings of relief.
The next night, the Fins flooded Riviera Prep with 23 unanswered runs over four innings in a mercy-rule win over the Bulldogs. Leal and Williams led the Fins offensively again with three hits each. Two of Leal’s knocks were doubles, and Williams tripled. Jack Chapman, Shane Dieguez and Mason Thornton all had two hits apiece. The Dolphins amassed 21 hits from 14 different athletes. Gabe Leal earned the win for Marathon, pitching two innings before Shane Dieguez came in to close it out for the Fins.
Two nights later, Marathon hosted Ransom Everglades in a much closer matchup. The Dolphins bested the Raiders 4-1 off six hits, with two each from Williams and Gabe Leal. Drew Suarez stole a pair of bases to keep Ransom on their toes. Mason Thornton tossed six innings, striking out five, walking three and giving up three hits. Williams struck out two in an inning of relief. The Fins’ four-game win streak came to a halt on March 8, when the Thunder of JC Bermudez Doral came. The Thunder found themselves trailing by one in the top of the sixth inning when they took advantage of a pair of hits and a hit batter to score two runs. The Dolphins left two base runners stranded in the bottom of the sixth, but things looked brighter in inning seven when Williams started things off with a single and quickly advanced to second on a wild pitch. That would be the only base action the Fins saw, though, and the 3A Thunder went home with a 2-1 win over the Fins.
Williams’ two hits made it 10 for the week for the sophomore, and Jack Chapman added a pair of hits to the team’s total of seven. Gabe Leal pitched six and one-third innings, striking out six, walking one and surrendering five hits. Williams pitched two-thirds of an inning, striking out both batters he faced.
Coral Shores improved to 7-1-1 last week, picking up their fifth and sixth consecutive wins. The first victim would be the visiting Bandits of ABF Academy Homestead. Campbell Lavoie was masterful on the mound, striking out a dozen Bandits, walking three and surrendering six hits over six and two-thirds innings. He would face 30 of 32 batters before having to come out due to pitch count, handing the ball to Riley O’Berry to seal the win.
“I do not like to throw guys that long but he was in a groove and kept getting stronger each inning,” said Hurricane coach Joe Szymanski.
Offensively, senior AJ Putetti was 3-4 at the plate, driving in two of the Hurricanes’ three runs. Derek Ramos had two hits, a single and a double, and O’Berry added two base hits to the Coral Shores’ 10 total. The team pulled off the 3-2 win with patience and some savvy. The game was tied at zero until the third, when the Bandits took a 2-0 lead. Coral Shores tied it up in the bottom of the fourth, then waited to strike in inning six to come ahead and hold on for the win.
“The team is starting to realize that there are specific things they need to do at the plate depending on the circumstances,” Szymanski said. “They are not going up there and just swinging away – they are doing their job at the plate.”
O’Berry, Thiery and Derek Ramos all saw action on the mound, holding the Thoroughbreds to just four hits. Pitching, in general, has been outstanding for the Hurricanes this season, and Szymanski attributed much of the team’s stellar record thus far to his hurlers.
“The pitching staff has been remarkable up until now,” he said. “If they keep performing like that, we will be hard to beat.”
The Conchs made an unusual mid-week road trip to play the Raiders of St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale. Key West scored two in the top of the first, then opened the floodgates in inning five, crossing home seven times via six hits, three walks, a sacrifice bunt and a hit batter. The rally was too much for the Raiders to overcome and the Conchs held on for a resounding 10-3 win. Key West’s 10-hit total was fueled by Jackson Bernhard’s two base hits. Sam Holland and Caden Pichardo each doubled in the win. Jon Carlos Lampas Gormley earned the win for Key West, pitching for four innings, then Christian Koppal stepped in to seal the deal.
On March 7, the Conchs hosted Westminster Christian for the first of a two-game series. The Warriors struck first, scoring one run in the second inning. Things looked good for Key West in the fourth frame, when they collected two of their three hits, but both base runners were left stranded. The Warriors added runs in the fifth and seventh to beat the Conchs 5-0. Pichardo, Kade Maltz and Roman Garcia each had a base hit in the loss.
The following afternoon, Key West put the first run on the scoreboard in the bottom of the first, then added two more in the second. However, the Warriors amassed five runs by the top of the fifth to pull ahead. Key West narrowed the lead to one in the bottom of the sixth, then put together an exciting series of events in the bottom of the seventh. Jackson Bernhard walked, then advanced to second on a Warrior pick-off attempt error. Nelson Ong’s sacrifice bunt sent Bernhard to third, but two outs put the comeback in jeopardy. Roman Garcia then got on first the hard way, getting hit by a pitch and taking his base.
Caden Pichardo, whose bat has been consistent lately, sent a hard line drive into center field, scoring Bernhard and Garcia for the walk-off win. Lampas-Gormley earned the win, throwing three and two-thirds innings after stepping in for starter Christian Koppal. Koppal struck out five in three and one-third innings, walking four and surrendering two hits. Lampas-Gormley fanned two, walked one and allowed four hits in the exciting showdown.
But the Conchs’ weekend was not over yet. Scheduled for Saturday night was Spanish River, a 7A opponent out of Boca Raton with a solid record and ranking. The Sharks put on a pair of runs in the first and another in the third and managed to keep the Conchs off the scoreboard through five frames. Trailing 4-0 in the bottom of the sixth, things looked bleak for Key West. Then Maltz was hit by a pitch and made his way to second on a groundout.
Up to bat was Pichardo and his dependable bat. Pichardo sent a line drive to left field to score Maltz for the first Conch run of the game. A Sam Holland walk and Auggy Davila single narrowed the Sharks’ lead to two. Spanish River’s lead quickly turned into a deficit via two walks, a pair of fielder’s choices and some wild pitching from the Sharks. Key West held on for the win and would not need their final at-bat to defeat the Sharks 6-4. Pichardo, Xavier Perez, Maltz, Ong, Davila, Garcia and Bernhard all singled in the win, and Ong added a stolen base to his stats. Cruz Holmes earned the win, pitching five and two-thirds innings, then Davila threw one and one-third innings of relief for the 7-3 Conchs.
The following night, Coral Shores traveled to Hialeah, defeating the Thoroughbreds 6-3.The Hurricanes piled on 11 hits – three from Donovan Thiery and two from O’Berry, who drove in three runs. Coral Shores sprinkled in some base thievery to help boost their score, with four stolen bases. Putetti and Maykol Bonito were responsible for two each, and an error-free day in the field helped the ’Canes pull off the win.
Fins suffer two-game slide after strong start
TLADY CONCHS ROUT RAIDERS
he Key West Lady Conchs softball team cut a short week of action even shorter with a three-frame game against Ransom Everglades on March 8. In their only contest last week, the Lady Conchs piled on 15 runs in three innings to send the Raiders packing in a mercy-rule victory. Ryleigh Harnish pitched all three innings, facing just nine batters, striking out five, walking zero and surrendering a single hit. The Conchs picked off the solo Raider batter to make it on base in a stealing attempt. Key West added 13 walks and three hit batters to their eight hits to make the runs add up. Eight different Lady Conchs registered hits and the Raiders failed to strike out a single Conch in the abbreviated game. The win improved Key West’s record to 4-2 with a busy schedule ahead of them in the coming weeks.
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The Patriots of Colonial Christian paid a visit to Marathon on March 3 and gave the Dolphins a scare from the start, scoring 10 runs in the top of the first. Marathon answered back with 16 of their own in a game that would keep the scorekeeper busy. Elena Eubank had the hot bat for the Fins, registering three hits including a double and two RBI. Maeve Merryman, Trinity McLeod, Madelyn Thornton, Shaina Robinson and Elianys Roque each had a pair of hits to help add to the total of 15. The game was heavy on the cardio, with 20 walks and 15 stolen bases. When the red clay dust cloud settled, the score was 29-14 in Marathon’s favor, making it three wins in a row for the Fins.
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The following afternoon, Marathon hit the road and suffered their first loss of the season, falling 7-5 to Lourdes Academy. Marathon outhit the Royal Lions 9-6, with two each from Sara Robinson, McLeod and Thornton. The difference-maker was in Lourdes’ choosiness at the plate, with seven walks to Marathon’s two. The Royal Lions capitalized on their on-base percentage to make the first blemish on the Fins’ record.
On March 7, the Fins’ slide continued with a 12-5 loss to the Rays of Mater Bay. Marathon managed nine hits, with Eubank contributing a single and double to the total, but four errors and 11 stranded runners put the Dolphins at a disadvantage, allowing the Rays to return to Miami with the win. Thornton spent seven innings in the circle, fanning four, surrendering seven hits and walking 13.
Coral Shores faced some tough competition March 3 when they hosted the Victors of Miami Christian. The Victors’ pitching staff combined for a perfect game, shutting the ’Canes out 24-0. Coral Shores will find no rest for the weary this week, either, as they face the hefty bats of Key West on Friday, March 14 in Tavernier.
Marathon’s Dani Perdomo wields her bat with precision; the sophomore leads the Fins in on-base percentage at .762. BARRY GAUKEL/ Keys Weekly
The Lady Conchs lacrosse team evened out their record last week thanks to a pair of close wins. The first came on March 6 at Palmer, where the Lady Conchs beat the Falcons 9-7. Three athletes were unable to travel and two more were sidelined with injuries, making the Conch bench sparse with just three subs, including two field players and a goalie.
CLOSE CALLS
Despite limited lineup, Lady Conchs find their way to back-toback wins
“We knew going in that Palmer was going to be a tough game. We needed to come out of the gates at full speed, while also being patient and deliberate with every possession so as to not tire ourselves out and get into a sprinting competition, and that we did,” said Conchs coach Marisa Giacopuzzi. “We were settled and valued possession, we worked hard for caused turnovers and shut down Palmerʼs offense.”
Kaitlyn Piloto scored four goals and Deanna Mercer added three plus an assist in the win. In goal, Courtney Grabus came up big with a whopping 17 saves. The win, Giacopuzzi said, helped boost the team’s confidence after a three-game slump.
The Conchs lost Mercer for the next matchup. The senior standout suffered an injury in the Palmer game, leaving the Conchs shorthanded again when they traveled to Gulliver Prep. Piloto took charge and scored three goals plus an assist, and Colbie Turner netted four.
“It was time for everyone to step up and take ownership of their position and get to work, collectively,” said Giacopuzzi, whose team did just that.
In a back-and-forth game, the Conchs found themselves trailing 9-8 with the clock ticking down. That’s when Turner tied it up with a free position goal with 3:57 remaining. Mavis Bishop added the winning goal 14 seconds later, and the Conchs played keep-away as the clock ticked down.
Eisley Whitehead picked up four ground balls and was credited with a caused turnover and an assist. Grabus had another eight saves in the 10-9 win and Olivia Moore, who shares time in goal, had two. The wins put the Lady Conchs at 4-4 with just under one month to go in the regular season.
Coral Shores, still on the lookout for their first win this season, suffered two losses last week, falling to Westminster Christian March 4, then to Miami Country Day two days later.
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The Monroe County Tourist Development Council has funding available to governmental entities and non-profit organizations for capital projects.
The project/facility must have the primary purpose of promoting tourism and must fall into one of the following categories:
3:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 24, 2025. There is no cost to the bidder to use the Bonfire platform. Please do not submit your confidential financial information as part of your proposal. There are separate uploads for each set of documents, including confidential financial information. All proposals will be made public on the platform after an intended decision or 30 days, whichever is earlier, unless the bids/ proposals are rejected in accordance with F.S. 119.071. If your proposal document includes financial information, that information will not be considered confidential and will be available and viewable to the public in accordance with public records law. In the event of a discrepancy between the bid amount on the Proposal Form and the bid amount entered in Bonfire, the bid amount listed in the “Proposal Form” provided by Monroe County in the RFP is the amount that will be utilized by the County when considering the bid proposal. The County reserves the right to waive any proposal/bid irregularity.
The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on Thursday, April 24, 2025. You may call in by phone or internet using the following:
Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156
Meeting ID: 4509326156
One tap mobile: +16465189805,,4509326156# US (New York) +16699006833,,4509326156# US (San Jose)
Dial by your location: +1 646 518 9805 US (New York)
Convention Center, Sports Stadium, Sports Arena, Coliseum, Auditorium, Aquarium, Museum, Zoological Park, Nature Center, Fishing Pier, Beach or Beach Park Facility, Channel, Estuary, or Lagoon, Public Facilities in Accordance with Conditions set forth in the Florida Statutes.
The deadline for receipt of applications is April 22, 2025, and applications must be downloaded from the County’s Bonfire platform.
For more information, please email Maxine@fla-keys.com.
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Visit Florida Keys has funding available for those interested in applying for Destination or Turnkey event funding for events to take place between October 1, 2025 and September 30, 2026; or for pre-promotion funding for Destination events to take place between October 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026.
The deadline for receipt of applications is April 8, 2025, and applications must be downloaded from the County’s Bonfire platform.
For more information, please email Maxine@fla-keys.com.
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+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
Publish: March 13, 2025
The Weekly Newspapers
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. 24-CP-000591-P IN RE: ESTATE OF TRAVIS RAY WILKERSON, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Travis Ray Wilkerson, deceased, File No. 24-CP000591-P, whose date of death was July 9, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88770 Overseas Highway, Suite 2, Plantation Key, FL 33070. The name and address 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 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 FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 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 personal representative or curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211.
The date of first publication of this notice is March 13, 2025. Personal Representative: Kimberly Wilkerson Diaz 978 Brandywine Road Waynesville, NC 28786 (305) 798-2824
Attorney for Personal Representative: Lindsey H. Donoff, Esquire Florida Bar No. 0089531
CRAIG DONOFF, P.A. 1600 Glades Road, Suite 301 Boca Raton, FL 33434
Telephone: (561) 451-8220
Lindsey@craigdonoffpa.com
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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-445-M
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF RICHARD KAUFFMAN, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of RICHARD KAUFFMAN, deceased, whose date of death was July 22, 2024, Case: 24-CP-445-M, is pending in the Circuit Court, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050. The
LEGAL NOTICES
names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is: March 6, 2025.
Personal Representative: KATHY LYNN KNIGHT
c/o Samuel J. Kaufman, Esq.
Law Offices of Samuel J. Kaufman, P.A. 3130 Northside Drive Key West, Florida 33040
Attorney for Personal Representative: Samuel J. Kaufman, Esq. Florida Bar No. 0144304
Law Offices of Samuel J. Kaufman, P.A. 3130 Northside Drive Key West, Florida 33040
Email designation for service: Service.Probate@samkaufmanlaw.com
Telephone: (305) 292-3926
Fax: (305) 295-7947
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 25-CP-58-K DIVISION: LOWER KEYS IN RE: ESTATE OF EDGAR FRANKLIN MOORE III aka FRANKLIN MOORE III, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of EDGAR FRANKLIN MOORE III aka FRANKLIN MOORE III, deceased, whose date of death was November 5, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes.
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: March 6, 2025.
Personal Representative: Glenda M. Moore 3901 Osprey Lane Big Torch Key, Florida 33042
Attorney for Personal Representative: Richard E. Warner
Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134
RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A. 12221 Overseas Highway MARATHON, FL 33050
Telephone: (305) 743-6022
Fax: (305) 743-6216
E-mail: richard@rewarnerlaw. com
Secondary E-Mail: pamela2@ rewarnerlaw.com
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March 6 & 13, 2025
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 25-CP-56-M
DIVISION: MARATHON IN RE: ESTATE OF BONNIE KEYS CARL Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Bonnie Keys Carl, deceased, whose date of death was December 29, 2024, 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 representatives and the personal representatives’ 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.
The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. 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: March 6, 2025.
Personal Representatives: Margot E. Everett 650 Delancey St, Apt 217 San Francisco, California 94107 Lauren Carl
1806 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, California 93101
Attorney for Personal Representatives: Robert K. Miller, Esq.
Attorney Florida Bar Number: 359173 Cunningham Miller Rhyne PA 10075 Overseas Hwy PO Box 500938 Marathon, FL 33050
Telephone: (305) 743-9428
Fax: (305) 743-8800
E-Mail: service@ floridakeyslaw.com
Secondary E-Mail: rmiller@ floridakeyslaw.com
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March 6 & 13, 2025
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 24-DR-941-P JON KONRAD, Petitioner, and JONATHON RANDOLPH, Respondent.
NOTICE OF ACTION FOR ADOPTION TO: JONATHON RANDOLPH RESPONDENT’S LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 9323 WELBY TERRACE, THORNTON, CO 80229
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Adoption has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Jon Konrad, whose address is 103041 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037 on or before March 27, 2025, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 88770 Overseas Highway, Suite 2, Tavernier, FL 33070, 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.
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: February 18, 2025 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Jennifer Havengar Deputy Clerk
Publish: February 27 and March 6, 13 & 20, 2025
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE BY THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will, on the 21ST day of March 2025 at 11 o’clock a.m., at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the
THE WESTERLY 40 FEET OF LOT 12, LOT 13 AND LOT 14, BLOCK 29, SANDS SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 65, IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Property Address: 31132 AVENUE E, BIG PINE KEY, FL 33043
Pursuant to FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE entered in a case pending in said Court, the 3rd day of February 2025 Style of which is:
U.S. BANK N.A., SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR TO LASALLE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE WASHINGTON MUTUAL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, WMALT SERIES 2005-5 Plaintiff vs. MATTHEW RYAN PARROTT A/K/A MATTHEW R. PARROTT; WORTHY H. MAYNARD; VALDINE S. PARROTTMAYNARD A/K/A VALDINE SCHWILM PARROTTMAYNARD A/K/A VALDINE PARROTT MAYNARD; UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY Defendant
And the Docket Number of which is Number 2024-CA001080-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 5TH day of February 2025
KEVIN MADOK Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming as interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. Publish: March 6 & 13, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION CASE NO.: 24-CA-000958-K CANDANCE ILENE VALLADARES Individually Plaintiff, vs. Equity Link, INC.
A California Incorporated Company NuView IRA, Inc. f/k/a/ Entrust Administration Services, Inc. A Florida Profit Corporation Warren Lloyd Holtzman IRA, MINDY SILVERSTEIN, Individually JOSE MIRANDA, Individually Defendants _____________/
AMENDED NOTICE OF ACTION FOR PUBLICATION To: Equity Link, Inc., Registered Agent Kevin Costa Last known address: 4522 Old Spanish Trail, Jacksonville, FL 32257
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to Quiet Title and to remove the cloud from title of the real property described as: PART OF LOT 51 ACCORDING TO MCDONALD’S SURVEY OF PART OF STOCK ISLAND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 55 OF MONROE COUNTY PUBLIC RECORDS AND IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 51, GO WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THIRD AVENUE A DISTANCE OF 250 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND NORTHERLY A DISTANCE OF 200 FEET TO A POINT; WHICH POINT IS THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE NORTHERLY ALONG THE PROLONGATION OF THE PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED COURSE A DISTANCE OF 70 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND WESTERLY A DISTANCE OF 125 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND SOUTHERLY A DISTANCE OF 70 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES EASTERLY A DISTANCE OF 125 FEET BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA with a physical address of: 6430 Sunshine Street, Key West, FL 33040. Folio Number: 00126510-000000 has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it, on Eric J. Sanchez PA, Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 4960 SW 72nd Avenue, Suite 206, Miami, FL 33155, (786) 408-9681 on or before March 31, 2025, a date which is within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice in The Keys Weekly and file the original with the Clerk of this Court at Freeman Justice Center, 302 Fleming Street., Key West, FL 33040, either before service on Plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default and judgment will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
Dated: February 19, 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA, Clerk CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: February 27 and March 6, 13 & 20, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers
AUTOS ALL YEARS! Junk or Used Cars, Vans, Trucks. Runs or Not.$CASH 305-332-0483
AUTOS FOR SALE
Truck For SaleHandyman's special: '07 F350 Utility Truck with tools on truck. Located in Key West. $12,000 305-393-6253
PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD FOR ONLY $25/WEEK FOR UP TO 5 LINES OF COPY. CALL 305-743-0844 TODAY!
BOATS FOR SALE
GREAT DEAL: Key Largo 21' Deep V Center Console w/trailer. New 150hp motor & electronics. Ready to fish. PRICE REDUCED TO $20,000. Located in Marathon. 201-696-8906
BOAT SLIP FOR RENT
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
EMPLOYMENT
GET OFF THE ROCKMAINE COAST - Seasosonal jobs at The Happy Clam in beautiful St George - Opening for exp. Line Cooks, Bartender/ Server. We have a 5-star rating and specialize in German and Seafood. We're busy! Mooring balls available. Housing or RV
site included. Inquire at gregcorinna@aol.com or text 850-376-7137
ALL KEYS GUTTER HIRING INSTALLERS $25/$35hrMajor Holidays Off - Benefits - Tavernier. Apply: call or text Jay 305-587-1581
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/
Inside Sales Associate needed at Marathon Lumber. Must be selfmotivated. Bi-lingual a plus. Full-time M-F 8A-4P. Apply in person at 11401 1st Ave. Gulf, Marathon, or email: tricia@marathonlumber. com or call 305-743-3688.
All Keys Yamaha hiring a Technician Marine Repair specializing in Yamaha outboard engines. Also hiring: Retail Parts/Counter Help - Marine outboard knowledge a plus. Quickbook experience a plus. Hours M-F 8a5p for both positions. Apply in person at 2001 Overseas Highway, Marathon. 305-743-3530
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.
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.
Serve/Bartend on the ocean! The Cabana Club, an ocean front private swim club is seeking a customer service-oriented Server/Bartender. Serve on pool deck, beach and/ or bar lounge. Open year round, 9:30am7pm daily. Full time/ Part time. Small friendly 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.
The Housing Authority of the City of Key West now hiring the following positions: Resident Care Supervisor with min. 3 yrs. experience of an LPN, CarpenterFT-KeyWest, Housing Manager- FT-Marathon, Housing Assistant FTKey West 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 Free Work Place. This opportunity is covered under Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968
Specialty Hardware of Marathon is looking for a full time person, hardware knowledge a must. Apply in person at 10730 Overseas Hwy Marathon. 305-743-3382 HIRED!!!
PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD FOR ONLY $25/WEEK FOR UP TO 5 LINES OF COPY. CALL 305-743-0844 TODAY
HOBBIES/COLLECT.
PRIVATE COLLECTOR
WANTS Rolex, Dive Watches and Pilot Watches. Old Model Military Clocks & Watches. Call 305-743-4578
HOUSING FOR RENT
Downstairs apartment of a duplex to rent to 1 person (no pets). Large living room/bedroom and separate kitchen. Large screened porch with its own washer/dryer and driveway. Utilities include wifi/tv. 150 ft to the ocean. MM 96 Key Largo $1600/ month. F/L/S 305-853-3779
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
1BR/1BA fully furnished Apt. for rent in Marathon. On canal, W/D, Wifi. 6 mo. lease. $2,000/ mo. 850-376-7137
Rental in Marathon: 4/2 pool waterfront tiki bar home with dock for up to 50 ft. Steps to Sombrero Beach, ocean in under 10 mins. Seasonal or annual. Furnished. Thania Moses, MBA & Realtor 954.683.2150
PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD FOR ONLY $25/WEEK FOR UP TO 5 LINES OF COPY. CALL 305-743-0844 TODAY
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.*
GROUP HOME MANAGER – (FT) –
Key West
FT administrative, salaried position. Responsible for operations of Group Homes in accordance with State and Fed regulations. Oversight of staff and clients. Bachelor’s degree and Florida DL w/clean driving record req. At least 2 years of mgmt and admin experience req, and direct or comparable experience w/same or similar population preferred. Computer skills: moderate to advanced.*
*ALSO REQUIRED FOR ALL POSTIONS
Fluent in English language, speaking and writing, proficiency is a must. Level 2 background screening and valid Florida driver’s license. EOE
Come join our family! Apply at the MARC office, 1401 Seminary St., Key West. Or online at www.marchouse.org. For more information, please contact hr@marchouse.org Phone: 305-294-9526 *32
NOW HIRING
HVAC TECH WANTED
Upper Keys position, reporting in Tavernier. Full time job with benefits, vacation time, and holidays.
Apply at keysschools.com or call 305-293-1400 ext. 53398
NOW HIRING
DIRECTOR
Nationally accredited preschool seeking a Director. A faith-based Episcopal preschool renowned for its high-quality program and effective kindergarten preparedness is seeking a Director with relevant credentials and prior experience. Must be a team player work well with church and advisory school boards. Competitive salary and benefits.
TEACHER
Instill the love of learning and social skills while preparing children to succeed. Must have effective communication skills, patience and compassion suitable for working with young children-- and the ability to develop age-appropriate activities that are fun and educational. Child development associate credential and prior experience required. Competitive salary and benefits including free tuition for your preschool age child.
Contact Thomas Hallett at 305-852-8468 to schedule an in-person interview. St James the Fisherman Church and Children's Center, MM87.5 Overseas Highway, Islamorada.
Program
DUI instructors and evaluators: 2 days a week, Bachelors or Masters degree in substance abuse eld required. Of ce located in Marathon. Contact Marcia at 305-704-0117.
Keys Energy Services, in Key West, Florida, is accepting applications for the following position in its Engineering Department:
ELECTRICAL PROJECT ENGINEER
Starting pay rate for this position, depending on qualifications and experience: $131,081/annually$134,751/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.
JOIN A HIGHLY EFFECTIVE NONPROFIT HELPING PEOPLE COPE AND CHANGE FOR 52 YEARS!
We provide Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Programs to the Florida Keys community while valuing and rewarding our employees.
KEY LARGO Advocate (FT)
Behavioral Health Counselor (Children) KEY WEST Case Manager (Children)
Behavioral Health Therapist (Children)
Behavioral Health Counselor (Children) Advocate
MARATHON
Care Coordinator (PT)
Driver – PT (CDL not required)
RN/Licensed Practical Nurse (PT)
Behavioral Health Therapist (Adult)
*Behavioral Health Technicians – 3 shifts (FT/PT)
*Support Worker (Assisted Living, FT)
*Night Monitor (Assisted Living - Free Housing)
*No experience required for this position. Will train. A caring heart & helpful hands necessary.
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
MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE KEY WEST
- Radiation Therapist, $12k Bonus
- Registered Nurse, Chemotherapy Infusion, $15k Bonus
TAVERNIER MARINERS HOSPITAL
- Cook, Dietary
- Group Exercise Instructor, Mariners Wellness Center
- Radiology Technologist 1, Imaging-MRI, $40k Bonus
- Multi-Modality Imaging Tech 1, (Mammo & X Ray), Radiology, $50k Bonus
- Multi-Modality Imaging Tech 1, (X Ray & CT), Radiology, $50k Bonus
- Radiology Technologist 1, $40k Bonus
- Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
- Patient Scheduler, Radiology
- Pool Yoga Instructor, Mariners Wellness Center
MARATHON FISHERMEN’S COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
- Multi-Modality Imaging Tech 1, (CT & X Ray) Radiology, $50k Bonus
- Radiology Technologist 1, $40k Bonus
- Registered Nurse, $15k Bonus
- Multi-Modality Imaging Tech 1, (Mammo & X Ray) Radiology, $50k Bonus
- ED Team Coordinator, Emergency Department
- Nurse Practitioner, Full Time
- Registered Nurse, Multispecialty Care
- Registered Nurse, Oncology-Outpatient
- Social Work Case Manager, Case Management, $10k Bonus
*Sign-on bonuses are available only for select full-time positions based on candidate experience. APPLY AND LEARN MORE careers.baptisthealth.net
MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE
THEME: DANCE MOVES
ACROSS
1. Mrs. in Germany
5. *Nae Nae’s partner
8. m in F = ma
12. Deadly sin
13. Hindu serpent deity
14. Blood line
15. State location of Miami University
16. Last word on radio
17. Best friend quality
18. *Sideways dance step
20. Buzzing pest
21. “That is” in Latin
22. Corvine bird’s sound
23. Omicron or Delta, e.g.
26. Verb derived from “wreath”
30. Although, for short
31. Demijohn
34. Kings of ____ band
35. Act against
37. Bruin legend Bobby ____
38. Southern cuisine pods
39. Cold war initials
40. Transmitted radio signal
42. French vineyard
43. Strong suits
45. Overnight flight
47. Like a dancer in The Royal Ballet company
48. Polynesian island country
50. Dracula’s bane
52. *Dancer’s gardening tool simulation
56. Cass Elliot and Michelle Phillips
57. Eon, alt. sp.
58. Reminiscent of certain hardwood, to sommelier
59. In a tilted position
60. Flower holder
61. Cartoon lightbulb
62. Police informer
63. Before, poetically
64. Koppel and Turner, e.g.
DOWN
1. Use cat o’nine tails
2. German industrial valley
3. “Heat of the Moment” band
4. Sir Thomas More’s famous book
5. Actress Viola ____
6. ____ provocateur
7. Like some necessities
8. *Michael Jackson’s backward move
9. Maisie Williams on “Game of Thrones”
10. Immediately, to a doctor
11. Salt, in Mexico
13. Nine-day Christian devotion
14. Aquatic scum
19. Authoritative proclamation
22. “____ Me a River”
23. Pull strings
24. Not those
25. Comedy Central’s public humiliation
26. *a.k.a. caterpillar, with The 27. 9 a.m. prayer
28. Ancient
29. Follow as a consequence
32. Sturgeon output, pl.
33. Lingerie staple
36. *Serena Williams’ Super Bowl LIX move (2 words)
38. Theater, to Socrates
40. Sis’ sibling
41. King’s mantle fur
44. Painter Max or Director Lubitsch
46. Armed gang member in India
48. Asparagus unit
49. What phoenix did
50. Numbers
51. Gulf V.I.P.
52. “Keep this information” button
53. Place a load on
54. Augmented
55. Swedish shag rugs
56. *Running ____
