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This stunning property spans 1.82 acres and is ideally located on the ocean in Islamorada, Florida Keys. A gated entry welcomes you leading to a Royal Palm-lined circular driveway up to a portico providing a grand entrance. Upon entering the foyer, the wrought iron staircase sets the stage for the impressive interior. With five spacious bedrooms and four well-appointed bathrooms, this residence offers ample space for family and guests. Enjoy stunning ocean views from various vantage points within the home, enhancing the comfort and breathtaking natural beauty. The observation dock provides a perfect spot for relaxation, while the saltwater pool equipped with heater/chiller, ensures year-round enjoyment. Added features are quartz countertops, top-of-the-line appliances and the Residential Estate zoning allows weekly vacation rentals with a high-income stream. This combination of amenities creates an inviting atmosphere that reflects the privacy and charm of the Florida Keys lifestyle.

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Zoo Miami’s oldest animal — Goliath the Galapagos tortoise — celebrated his 135th birth on June 15. The 517-pound tortoise hadn’t fathered any offspring until June 4, when one egg out of a clutch of eight successfully hatched. An application has been made to the Guinness Book of World Records to recognize Goliath as “The Oldest First-Time Father in History.”

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Sebastian the Ibis, the University of Miami mascot, will be in attendance for the Sports Hall of Fame and Museum 2025 Fan Fest and Celebrity Fish Tournament in Islamorada, held June 19-21. DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly

VILLAGE COUNCIL KEEPS FREEBEE FOR ANOTHER YEAR

Rideshare service will transition under county watch in July 2026

JIM McCARTHY jim@keysweekly.com

An on-demand rideshare service in Islamorada, which transports people from their doorsteps to work, the grocery store and other destinations — for free — will continue for another year, following the council’s unanimous approval of an agreement during a June 12 meeting.

At the Founders Park Community Center, the five council members heard several public speakers attest to the need for continued service throughout Islamorada up to Mariners Hospital in Tavernier.

“I use Freebee to go to and from work, the grocery store and gym,” said Michelle Montang, a 30-year Islamorada resident. “It (the service) means a lot to me.”

Council members received 200 emails and numerous phone calls, as well as public testimony, supporting Freebee. The service began operating in the village under a 2018 pilot program. Back then, golf carts transported locals and visitors on Upper Matecumbe Key.

By 2020, the service expanded to vans taking people to various islands in the village. Today, Freebee operates with Tesla vehicles, picking up and dropping off passengers from Lower Matecumbe Key to Tavernier.

People can request a ride through the Freebee app. The service runs in the village seven days a week from 7 a.m. to midnight.

Freebee driver Ana Rodriguez told council members how much she enjoys working for the company and assisting not only tourists but also local residents.

“I work the morning shift and I pick up a lot of regulars every single morning,” she said. “I know where they live, I know where they work and what time they’re going in. It’s like a family.

“For us to lose Freebee, that would just shatter a lot of people, especially the elderly we take to Publix, doctor’s appointments … and people in wheelchairs taking them where they need to go,” Rodriguez continued.

Free door-to-door service appeared to be in flux as discussion at a June 10 council meeting ensued over an agreement between the village and Freebee set to expire on June 30. Islamorada officials were originally hoping to

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Freebee will continue in Islamorada following the council’s approval of a one-year extension at a June 12 meeting. FREEBEE/Via website

transition the rideshare service this year to the county, which initiated Conch Connect — also run by Freebee — in the Lower Keys in July 2024. The service mirroring that seen in Islamorada transports people door-to-door for $2.

A Florida Department of Transportation grant was awarded to the village in 2024 to help fund Freebee from July 2025 to July 2026. The state money to Islamorada for Freebee essentially put the rideshare service transition from the village to the county on hold for a year, as the grant couldn’t be transferred from one governmental entity to another. Richard Clark, county transit executive director, told council members during the June 10 meeting he was told by FDOT that the county couldn’t assume the village’s grant.

“It is nobody’s fault in this room that FDOT has you submit in May 2024 for July 2025 dollars,” he said. “That’s just the way the state does it.”

A one-year extension between Islamorada and Freebee will cost village taxpayers $276,665. The FDOT grant is funding the other half of the service costs for a total of $553,000. In her comments, Mayor Sharon Mahoney said all she ever wanted to do was take the expense related to Freebee off the backs of taxpayers. She voted in favor of the agreement extension alongside the four other council members.

“I’ve been for this all along and I can see it’s working,” said councilwoman Deb Gillis. “Freebee is anticipating upwards of 60,000 people to ride it this year. It was 46,000 last year.”

Councilwoman Anna Richards said the “numbers speak for themselves” and that the community should continue to have the service. Councilman Steve Friedman said he was in favor of Freebee for many of the reasons stated by public commenters.

Of the emails and phone calls received, Vice Mayor Don Horton said a young woman’s situation really hit home. Horton said she explained that she’s in a one-car family with two working adults, including her husband and herself, and kids in elementary and high school.

“I just didn’t realize how important Freebee was to the community,” Horton said.

Upper Matecumbe resident Dr. Harry Dalton told council members at the June 10 meeting that Freebee has value from the public safety and health sides.

“If the sheriff were here, I would like to get an idea how many DUIs have been saved from having Freebee available to the public. “I don’t have the data, but I would venture looking at the Whistle Stop, which is near my home, that it’s quite a few,” he said.

Islamorada Mayor Sharon Mahoney listens to public commenters speaking on Freebee at a June 10 meeting inside the Founders Park Community Center. JIM McCARTHY/

WELL-KNOWN KEYS PEDIATRICIAN RETIRES

Practice bought by Dr. Manuel Gomez

ZACK WOLTANSKI

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Retiring after 28 years as a beloved pediatrician serving the Upper and Middle Keys community, Dr. Stan Zuba officially transferred his practice, Florida Keys Pediatrics and Adolescent Center in Tavernier, to pediatrician Dr. Manuel Gomez on June 3.

From his transition to the Keys from an urban environment in 1997, to 2004, when he took up ownership of the practice with his husband, Eric Anderson, and throughout the hardships of the COVID years, Zuba’s experiences as a Keys pediatrician have left him with countless fond memories throughout his decades of service.

“(My transition to the Keys) was challenging, to say the least,” said Zuba, who had his first experiences in outpatient pediatrics in Key Largo. “Not only was I having to learn a whole different aspect of pediatrics (from inpatient pediatrics), I had to go from living as a city boy to living in a very rural area. Fortunately, very

quickly we realized our Upper Keys community was accepting of Eric and I, and it’s been a wonderful experience despite our initial anxiety.”

Zuba’s early years in the Keys, replete with “friendships with so many who soon became like family,” fostered an immediate love for the community. The Mariners Hospital of that time had few pediatric services to offer, making it imperative for children who needed hospitalization for minor issues to travel to Miami. Alongside the hospital’s nursing staff, Zuba helped to develop a small, inpatient pediatric unit when the new Mariners building was complete, making accessible, quality inpatient pediatric care locally available.

“It was a big step for the community,” Zuba said. Over the years, his practice steadily expanded, and he went from serving one or two patients a day to several dozen.

Zuba also spent years covering the emergency room for pediatrics, wherein he “helped deliver at least 10 babies that came too quickly to (be received at) the hospital in Miami.” Throughout the COVID epidemic, Zuba and his staff worked tirelessly to help young patients.

“My staff put their lives on the line for the kids of this community,” Zuba reminisced. “I thank my staff for putting our patients and their families ahead of their personal risk to their health. “

Zuba’s fondest memories and most formative experiences as a Keys pediatrician are of the friendships he formed along the way.

“It’s just been a joy to see all the kids grow up to be young adults, and now some of those kids are having their own kids, and I had the honor to take care of them as well,” Zuba said.

While Zuba has decided to step down from his role, he’s proud of the work he’s accomplished alongside his partner Eric and his staff, to whom he feels indebted.

Dr. Stan Zuba with a newborn. Zuba, who ran Florida Keys Pediatrics and Adolescent Center in Tavernier, recently retired after 28 years. CONTRIBUTED

“I like to think that between them, Eric and myself we ran the best medical practice in the Keys for many years. I’m very proud of that. I’m proud that we treated everybody equally,” Zuba said. “It didn’t matter if you had insurance or no insurance or Medicaid or private insurance. When you stepped into my office, the only thing I cared about was helping the child or adolescent.”

The Florida Keys Pediatrics and Adolescent Center practice has been sold to Gomez, a longtime coworker of Zuba, who plans on continuing to provide quality care to patients and expanding available services. Zuba will continue to serve the community and his church family at Coral Isles, and will continue to work on the Florida Keys Mosquito Control Board.

BACK TO 1997?

NOAA weighs scrapping Restoration Blueprint after DeSantis’ rejection

In light of its rejection in state waters by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary’s Restoration Blueprint, designed to protect delicate marine habitats, corals and wildlife, may be rescinded entirely. MATT MCINTOSH/NOAA.

ALEX RICKERT

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Three months after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis rejected the comprehensive Restoration Blueprint for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary in state waters, officials with NOAA say they may end up scrapping the original plan entirely.

Released in January 2025, the Restoration Blueprint’s final rule represents the culmination of 14 years of work by the sanctuary and partner organizations. The revamp presents a long-overdue change to sanctuary regulations that began in 2011, when a startling condition report highlighted a concerning decline in the health of the Keys’ reefs, seagrass beds and other ecosystems.

The Blueprint’s regulations took effect March 5 in federal waters. But at the end of a 45-day state review period that same month, DeSantis used a “sledgehammer instead of a scalpel” in his review of the plan, blocking its implementation in state waters making up 49% of the sanctuary area.

In a letter to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick on March

3, DeSantis laid out issues with the proposed plan, the majority of which mirrored issues raised four months prior in a strongly-worded letter from FWC chairman Rodney Barreto to sanctuary officials. Among other items, major sticking points included support for artificial reefs within sanctuary boundaries, limited method-specific fishing opportunities within protected areas, and changes to language affecting FWC’s authority over fisheries regulations.

With DeSantis’ letter, in waters within three miles of shore in the Atlantic and nine miles of shore in the Gulf, regulations now revert to the rules originally established in 1997.

In the immediate aftermath of DeSantis’ rejection, multiple officials in stakeholder organizations told the Weekly they were hopeful an amended Blueprint could be submitted for reconsideration after hashing out differences with FWC. But by a June 17 session of the sanctuary’s advisory council, that option was seemingly off the table.

On Tuesday, the sanctuary’s acting superintendent, David Burke,

said NOAA was faced with three basic options: continue forward with, in essence, two separate sanctuaries in federal and state waters, each with its own contrasting set of regulations; withdraw the Blueprint entirely if the division would prevent the plan from achieving its overall goals; or solicit public input on whether the plan could still be effective in light of DeSantis’ move.

He added that while the sanctuary’s website and mobile app reflected the changes to federal waters, the sanctuary has yet to update widelyavailable charts to reflect the new rule, and had minimal ability to enforce it due to staffing constraints.

The implementation of the rule in federal waters came as a surprise to many in the room, several of whom told the Weekly after the meeting they were unaware the Blueprint was technically in effect.

While effects in the Keys have not been as severe as feared thus far, Burke said, federal cuts to regulatory agencies, budgets, staffing and facilities put the future of the Blueprint and sanctuary as a whole in limbo, with little clarity as to when a decision would be made.

Questioned as to whether the sanctuary could acquiesce to the 10 demands set forth by Barreto in order to implement the Blueprint in state waters, Burke said the decision was “binary.”

“The governor certified it as not acceptable in state waters – that’s the end of it,” he said. “We either have the current state of play with two sets of rules, or we revert back to 1997.”

“It’s an absolute shame that that’s the position we’re in,” said Ben Daughtry, chair of the sanctuary advisory committee. “But that’s where we’re at with everything that’s going on.”

Speaking to the Weekly later the same day via phone, Burke again said that “in our interpretation, we don’t get to go back and adjust the rule and try to put it over the finish line again,” particularly with the federal rule already in place.

Maintaining the split between the federal and state waters, he said, would present a daunting set of challenges, making rescinding the rule a real possibility.

“It won’t be a small technical set of challenges – we’ve got two different sets of definitions for all the different zones and what they mean,” he said. “We have different rules in different Sanctuary Protection Areas, some of which don’t allow anchoring, some of which do, some of which allow fishing, some of which don’t. … A lot of the benefit of what was going to go in there will end up not happening.”

Asked why hope of a renegotiation in March had seemingly evaporated, Burke said that while the sanctuary “continue(s) to have good working relationships with our counterparts in the state,” the idea of an amended Blueprint “may have been a perspective that one party had, and the other did not.”

“It didn’t take us very long on the federal side to say ‘Okay, now what?’” he said. “We did not think that was the next step in an ongoing negotiation. … It’s not really the end, it’s the end of doing it through Restoration Blueprint.

“There’s a broad recognition that the legacy rules have been inadequate to protect the environment,” Burke concluded. “Everybody recognizes that something still needs to be done, but whether or not the Restoration Blueprint is it remains to be seen.”

NOTABLE UM NAMES SET TO VISIT ISLAMORADA FOR FISH TOURNAMENT

Public invited to meet Hurricane stars

A fan poses with University of Miami mascot Sebastian during last year’s meetand-greet at the Ocean View Inn and Sports Pub in Islamorada. The event kicked off the 2024 UM Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Celebrity Fishing Tournament.

DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly

Notable names in the University of Miami sports universe will take to the waters off Islamorada for some fishing.

Held Thursday, June 19 through Saturday, June 21, the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum will hold the 2025 Fan Fest and Celebrity Fishing Tournament. Events begin Thursday as people can join celebrities and anglers for a party at UM Hall of Famer Gary Dunn’s Ocean View Inn and Sports Pub — commonly referred to as the OV — at MM 84.5, bayside in Islamorada. The event provides for a unique meet-and-greet opportunity for fans and anglers.

Notable UM legends partaking in this year’s tournament are JD Arteaga, Hurricanes head baseball coach; David Gil, UM Hall of Fame pitcher; and Mark Cooper, former Hurricane football standout, among others.

Festivities continue on Friday, June 20 with a captains kickoff party at Three Waters Resort & Marina at MM 84, oceanside, in Islamorada. The beach will be abuzz with raffles, auctions and gifts marking the official

SCHEDULE

Thursday, June 19

Party at the Ocean View Inn & Sports Pub from 6 to 9 p.m.

Friday, June 20

Kickoff party and captain’s meeting at 4 p.m. at Three Waters Resort.

Saturday, June 21

Lines in the water, official weigh-in and awards dinner at Three Waters Resort.

start of the fishing tournament. Fans, anglers and friends will be greeted by UM celebrity mascot Sebastian along with a plethora of hall of famers and celebrities.

Participating anglers will throw lines into the water beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 21. A dock party and official weigh-in will go from 2 to 5 p.m. at Three Waters Marina. An awards dinner and party will begin at 6 p.m. on the resort’s beach. All events are open to the public. More information is at canesfish.com.

Located on the Coral Gables campus of the University of Miami, the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame and Museum recognizes student-athletes, coaches and administrators who have contributed the most to Hurricane athletics over the years. It engraves the names and achievements of the men and women who have brought national and international acclaim to the university through athletics.

— Keys Weekly staff report

PATRIOTIC PICNIC RETURNS TO KEY LARGO ON JULY FOURTH

Expect vendors, pickleball clinic, watergun warfare and more

JIM McCARTHY jim@keysweekly.com

With the 49th running of Key Largo’s July Fourth parade also comes the return of a patriotic picnic featuring music, food and activities for the family.

Organized by the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce, the procession of festive floats and classic vehicles — and the much-anticipated water gun battles — on U.S. 1 beginning at 10 a.m. will follow with a family picnic and festival starting at 11 a.m. at Key Largo Community Park, 500 St. Croix Place. The year 2019 was the last time the picnic was held, as COVID in 2020 disrupted plans.

“It was such a big hit with the community when it was last held,” said Suzi Youngberg, Key Largo Chamber of Commerce president. “Everyone liked going to the park right after the parade, so we’re thrilled to be bringing it back.”

up for kids to engage in some friendly water warfare. Bounce houses and other activities will be available for young ones to enjoy at the picnic. Expect music all day and a variety of food vendors, including Cupacabana, Italian Food Company, Chames Tacos, Joey’s Mini Donuts, Shaka Fresh and Polar Ice. First Horizon Bank and Pirate’s Cove Watersports will be teaming up to provide a barbecue. Kids 18 and under can grab a free hot dog courtesy of Centennial Bank.

The picnic replaces the evening festivities that accompanied the fireworks at Rowell’s Waterfront Park.

“We felt the midday picnic was a little more family-oriented,” Youngberg said.

Gary Dunn, former University of Miami and NFL

player

and owner of

The fun and excitement — as well as patriotism — return to the park in addition to new activities. Pickleball fanatics, as well as beginners, are invited to a pickleball clinic at the complex located near the park. The clinic is hosted by Keys Deep and Florida Keys Pickleball.

A super soaker area will be set

People are still invited to the park to watch the fireworks display, which begins once the sun sets. The fireworks are made possible thanks to the Key West International Airport. Visit keylargochamber.org to sign up for the parade and learn more about the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce’s Fourth of July festivities. Those wishing to volunteer at the parade or picnic can also visit the chamber’s website to sign up for a shift.

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the Ocean View Inn and Sports Pub – at last year’s kickoff party. The meet-andgreet returns Thursday, June 19 to the OV.

Susan Bazin flies an American flag as the Keys Community Concert Band prepares to perform at the Fourth of July picnic at Key Largo Community Park in 2019. KEY LARGO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/Contributed

Florida Keys Electric Cooperative’s Maria Jones dishes out hot dogs during the patriotic picnic in 2019.

‘NO KINGS’ IN THE FLORIDA KEYS

June 14 protest events take place in Key West, Marathon and the Upper Keys

Key West, Marathon and the Upper Keys each hosted a ‘No Kings’ event on June 14 to protest harsh and often haphazard immigration enforcement, government overreach and the policies of the Trump administration. Photos by Larry Blackburn, Mark Hedden, Jim McCarthy, Alex Rickert and Lee Lawson.

FLORIDA KEYS FACE IMMIGRATION ANXIETY

What we know about ICE enforcement & local authorities

Confusion, rumor, outrage and alarm have permeated online comments and real-life conversations in the Florida Keys.

“What is going on? Did that really happen?”

The questions are constant, but the answers are elusive.

Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have reportedly raided restaurants, roofing companies and supermarkets, detaining and arresting supposedly undocumented immigrants, although some are said to have green cards, work visas or protected status.

ICE agents were seen arresting an older man behind the Murray Nelson Government Center in Key Largo on June 6. The man was reportedly living on a boat not far from the center before a group of agents grabbed him.

Reports of officers stopping e-bikes, the preferred mode of transportation for immigrants without a driver’s license, have proliferated. Warnings have been posted online, advising immigrants — documented and not — to use alternate transportation, as agents were said to be targeting e-bikes and Ubers.

But ICE officials provide no public information about local encounters or arrests, and social media users often share anecdotes that, while unsettling, are unconfirmed and inaccurate.

Community concern takes shape

As of June 13, a group of concerned residents in Key West had gathered more than 200 signatures from people and businesses agreeing with their community statement and petition seeking transparency, compassion and adherence to the rule of law.

“We are deeply concerned by reports from business owners and religious leaders that individuals with documented legal status — including green card holders and those with recognized work authorizations — have been detained or removed from our community. These actions have instilled fear among families, deterred residents from attending religious services, shopping for basic necessities, and even sending their children to school,” the statement reads in part.

MANDY MILES mandy@keysweekly.com

Are local authorities helping ICE?

Yes, albeit there was some pressure added. Earlier this year, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Legislature passed some of the harshest immigration laws in the country.

One provision, known as the 287(g) Program, requires all local, county and state law enforcement agencies in Florida to sign agreements stating they will assist ICE with immigration enforcement. Any police chief or sheriff who refuses to do so can be removed from office by the governor.

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Key West Police Department and Key Colony Beach Police Department have signed the required 287(g) agreements with ICE, which expand a local department’s authority to:

• Identify and process removable aliens with pending or active criminal charges.

• Enforce limited immigration authorities with ICE oversight during routine duties.

• “Serve and execute administrative warrants on removable aliens in your jail,” states the ICE website.

“It’s not an option whether we participate or not,” Sheriff Rick Ramsay told the Keys Weekly on June 13.

“We had no choice. But my stance has always been the same, under Democratic or Republican presidents: We are not immigration officers and will not be doing work-site raids. We’re not targeting or going looking for someone who’s here illegally. But if we become aware that they’re here illegally during an encounter with them, we will notify our federal partners. We’re not against the federal government, and if they ask us for assistance, we show up, as we do for all our partner agencies.

Are hotel, restaurant and farm workers now protected from ICE?

That remains to be seen.

On June 12, Trump posted the following on his social media platform Truth Social (the arbitrary capitalization is his, not ours): “Our great Farmers and people in the Hotel and Leisure business have been stating that our very aggressive policy on immigration is taking very good, long time workers away from them, with those jobs being almost impossible to replace,” he wrote.

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LOCAL BUSINESSES ADVERTISE WITH LOCAL FACES

Established in 2009, KeyZ Charters provides boat and eco tours out of Robbie's Marina in Islamorada. Led by Capt. Samantha Zeher, she and her two captains customize boat tours, ecotours, snorkeling excursions, sandbar swims and sunset cruises while sharing with guests their knowledge of the unique Keys environment, wildlife and history. With two 21 foot deck boats, guests can relax in comfort and shade while heading to the best snorkeling spots, including Alligator Lighthouse, or to the sandbar. Capt. Samantha said, "The secret to our success is having fun with our guests, keeping them safe and simply loving what we do!"

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Kid-centered event in September seeks sponsors

Wesley House Family Services is making a splash with its inaugural Big Splash event— an epic, kid-centered day of fun happening Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Key Largo office.

This community celebration will feature five giant waterslides, a foam pit and bounce attractions.

Local businesses and individuals are asked to sponsor this event. Sponsorship levels are $1,000, $750, $500, and $250. Sponsors who commit by Friday, June 27 will be included in all event advertising. No payment is due until after Tuesday, July 1.

More information is at wesleyhouse.org/thebigsplash.

Wesley House Family Services, at 5 Homestead Ave. in Key Largo, provides support, education and foster care in Monroe County, aiming to empower families, protect children and build a stronger community.

— Contributed

UPPER KEYS BASEBALL TEAM DOMINATES TO WIN DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP

pper Keys Little League’s 13U All-Star team reigned supreme during a three-game series against the Plantation All-Star team on June 14. The victory led to a District 8 title and an invitation to the sectional tournament in Miami Springs on Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22. Game one of the series saw Plantation winning in the 10th inning, 11-10. The Upper Keys all-stars flipped a switch in games two and three, throttling Plantation 16-2 and 16-1, respectively. CONTRIBUTED

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‘SWIMWEAR FOR EVERYBODY’

New Islamorada business makes waves

Anew women’s swimwear store is making waves in Islamorada.

“I first thought of the idea because, over and over, women walked in and walked out empty-handed. So many women were not finding what they need,” said Shana Walsh, owner of Amber Waves and co-owner of Otherside (Boardsports) with her husband Mike in Islamorada. Shana grew the women’s swim section at Otherside, albeit junior brands.

“I have a tiny bikini section at Otherside and mostly little tiny bikinis, which were not serving the Keys population,” Walsh explains. “I wanted to offer more modest or mature options. So, the inspiration and idea was to have a shop with something for everyone — swimwear for everybody.”

Walsh was thinking about her idea for close to a year and started looking for spots last summer. After reviewing many spaces, she noticed the Purple Pineapple moved to Morada Way from another location.

“I knew there was space here, but this spot was empty and had been for a long time,” she said. “When we came into Otherside, I couldn’t do all the things I wanted to do. So, some construction went into that, but nothing like this.”

Walsh had a fresh, sophisticated vision for the space: one big, open room. You can see her initial notebook sketch on her Instagram, everything from the moon jelly light fixtures upon entry to the textured walls and modern concrete floor.

“(It was) a lot of work … and my husband is handy and wonderful. He hand-built the arch wall units, floating shelves and counter. My dad came down and helped, so it was very much a family affair,” she said. “Mike told me, ‘Whatever you want, I’ll make it happen.’ And for the arch wall units, ‘like building a skate ramp, I think I can do it.’”

Walsh signed the lease for space located at 200 Morada Way in October. The work began in December and April 17 marked the grand opening.

Walsh said the name Amber Waves originated from a store her mom owned many years ago.

“She sold handcrafted American gifts and jewelry. She passed away last year. I thought it would be a great way to honor her. I think she’d be proud,” Walsh said.

Popular items in the shop include Sea Level Australia. With a power mesh lining, which is similar to shapewear, Walsh said women have been buying one swimsuit only to come back for a second color.

“It is a line that is a bit more mature and higher end.” Walsh said. “Other best-sellers have been the $25 separate bikini tops and bottoms. They are affordable, fun, soft and of great quality.”

In general, Amber Waves offers a variety of options, from tiny tops and thongs to full coverage. In addition to swimwear, Amber Waves carries other merchandise categories, including lightweight, beachy, casual wear for covering up or lunch by the pool.

“I put it out there to the public, ‘What do you want in swimwear?’ and heard back tall, extra-long torso, and full coverage. Also high-neck, so it covers the neck,” Walsh said.

Rip Curl is another California-based swimwear line that is more performance-based. This line is made from compression fabric and comes in many colors and styles.

Amber Waves also has jewelry and hats to compliment the beach look. For jewelry, Walsh carries two gold lines — Salty Cali (a surf industry brand) and Etoile. Both are gold-plated and tarnish resistant from saltwater, fragrance and sweat. She also carries a sterling silver line called Bazaar.

For the hats, she offers a fun line of ball caps with sayings such as “Bikinis and Martinis” and “Dogs Forever Boys Whatever.” Sunhats from Brookstone are UPF 50 and some have an internal adjustment so people can cinch them down.

Walsh said her new sun protection line, Project Reef, is a small business based out of Hawaii. She became aware of the product after a representative from the company came into the Otherside last year.

“Their sunscreen doesn’t run into your eyes, and it’s hands down the best brand they have tried in a long time,” Walsh said. “Sunscreen spray, after-sun cooling mist, lip balm and face stick. It’s zinc-based but doesn’t make your skin white.”

Walsh said she also loves beach bags from the Florida-based family-run bag company Marloru.

“They are splash-resistant and lightweight; you can roll them up and fit them in your suitcase,” she said. “The XL tote has long shoulder straps, and most also purchase a pouch to go with it — a big seller.”

Her biggest challenges were the “trust the process moments” and inventory timelines due to construction versus what was available. As to what she loves most, Walsh said 100% the people and the community.

“It never ceases to amaze me how much support is here when you need it. From friends showing up to paint late at night, from spreading the word on Instagram — it’s just so positive,” she said.

Amber Waves is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The store is open until 9 p.m. every third Thursday for the Morada Way Art Walk. Follow Amber Waves on Instagram @amberwaves_islamorada.

1: Amber Waves owner Shana Walsh in front of a swimwear display. Walsh opened the new store in Islamorada in April. 2: Clothing displays inside Amber Waves. 3: Amber Waves store prior to construction. Pictured are Shana Walsh’s parents, Ron and Patti Mastro. CONTRIBUTED

MELINDA VAN FLEET

FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED TO KEEP KIDS IN THE KEYS

Wesley House Family Services offers info & training this summer

Wesley House Family Services is actively seeking compassionate community members to become licensed foster parents. With only seven licensed foster homes currently in Monroe County, the need is critical, especially for teenagers and sibling groups.

“Our goal is to double that number by the end of the year,” said Lindsey Betterman, foster parenting licensing coordinator at Wesley House. “Every child deserves to stay in their community, go to their school, stay on their sports team and keep their friendships — even when they’re going through something as tough as entering foster care.”

As a former foster parent herself, Betterman said, “It’s probably

the single most wonderful thing you can do. Helping a child succeed — whether that’s getting an A in school or reuniting safely with their family — is an unmatched joy.”

The next round of pre-service foster parent training classes begins Aug. 14 and runs for eight weeks, meeting online Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. These classes are required for licensing and are open to anyone 21 or older who can pass a background check and provide a safe home environment.

“You don’t need to be perfect — you just need to be present,” Betterman said. “It truly only takes one consistent, caring adult to change a child’s entire life.”

More information is available from Betterman at 305-809-5020. — Contributed

Christine Thing

Linda Griswold

Redding

Monroe County only has seven licensed foster homes, and Wesley House Family Services is working to recruit and train more to ensure that kids placed in foster care can stay near their home, school, friends and activities. CONTRIBUTED

REDUCING WASTE MAKES ‘CENTS’

Smart habits save money and community resources

Residential curbside waste collection is funded by the taxes residents pay. When we create less waste, the cost to process and dispose of that waste decreases — which can help lower taxes for everyone. By adopting thoughtful habits around purchasing, reusing, repairing and recycling, residents can make a real difference in reducing waste and saving money. Here are four practical ways to get started:

Refrain from wasteful packaging

• Choose products with minimal or reusable packaging. Avoid buying items with excessive plastic wrap or packaging that can’t be reused.

• Buy in bulk rather than individually wrapped portions to reduce packaging waste.

• When shopping online, especially with mail-order stores like Amazon, compile your order into a single shipment to cut down on multiple packages and shipping waste. Use consolidated shipping options at checkout when available.

• Opt for items in reusable containers, such as glass jars for condiments, which can be cleaned and repurposed for food storage, crafts or organizing small household items.

Repair broken items

• Instead of immediately discarding damaged goods, consider repairing them. Sew on lost buttons, fix bike chains and mend tears in clothing.

• Extend the life of your belongings by taking small steps to maintain and repair, reducing the need to buy replacements.

• Local repair workshops or “fix-it clinics” can provide skills and tools to help keep items in use longer.

Repurpose waste

• Transform what might seem like waste into useful items. Old T-shirts

can be cut into cleaning rags or shop towels.

• Use cloth napkins instead of disposable paper ones and switch to reusable plates and utensils for meals and gatherings.

• Use reusable coffee filters instead of disposable ones and refillable water bottles instead of single-use plastic bottles, reducing waste and expenses.

• Plastic bags from bread, shipments or snacks can be repurposed as waste bags for pet cleanup.

• Participate in clothing, toys and book swaps within your community to give items a second life instead of discarding them.

• Textiles can be upcycled into bedding for animals and wildlife rescues.

Recycle when all else is exhausted

• Recycling should be the last step after refraining from wasteful purchases, repairing and repurposing.

• Properly sort recyclables according to Monroe County guidelines to ensure materials get effectively processed and don’t end up in landfills.

• Recycle responsibly to conserve resources and reduce environmental impact, but always prioritize reducing waste creation in the first place.

For Monroe County Recycling information: monroecounty-fl.gov/69/ Solid-Waste.

Businesses can cut costs by recycling Businesses have a powerful role to play in waste reduction — and they can save money too. Recycling collection services typically cost about 55% less than regular waste collection.

When handled properly, businesses can significantly reduce their trash volume and waste service costs by separating recyclables:

• Restaurants and bars generate large amounts of recyclable materials like metal cans and glass bottles.

• Retailers and warehouses often produce bulky cardboard waste that can be recycled.

• By recycling these materials, businesses reduce the content in their trash Dumpsters, which can lead to less frequent trash pickups and even allow for smaller Dumpster sizes — both of which save money.

Encouraging business owners and managers to adopt better recycling practices benefits the community by reducing overall waste costs and pressure on the environment. Contact your waste hauler for information on recycling at your business.

By making mindful choices to refrain, repair, repurpose and recycle, residents and businesses can help reduce the volume of waste that needs to be collected and processed. This lowers community costs and taxes while protecting the environment. Together, let’s manage waste as if there were no landfills — because sustainability starts at home and in our workplaces.

Upcoming community events

• Household hazardous materials and compost give-back: first Saturday of the month, 8 a.m. to noon at all Monroe County transfer stations. Free for all residents. Six bags of compost provided per resident.

• Free DIY compost workshop: Saturday, July 19 from 9 a.m. to noon at Tropical Botanical Gardens, Key West. Learn how composting food scraps can reduce landfill waste and improve your garden soil. Bring a colored storage tote with a lid to make your worm compost bin.

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

What: “The Movie Man” (2024)

Why: “The Movie Man” is an engaging and entertaining documentary about a five-screen movie theater and museum run out of a house in a very small town in Canada by an eccentric, elderly cat lover named Keith Stata. Stata opened the theater in 1979 and the documentary traces both the theater’s past successes and the recent lean times of COVID, but the movie is really about passion, and how one person with a singular vision and enough resilience can construct a world and then live in it. (Stata’s world includes 48 cats, some popcorn-loving bears, antique projectors and a whole host of movie memorabilia.)

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

How: You can browse and request DVDs online by logging in to your account at keyslibraries.org. To view our collection of streaming movies and TV, go to kanopy.com/keyslibraries and set up an account with your library card. If you don’t have a card, you can visit your local branch or register online to get one. Questions? keyslibraries.org/ contact-us.

Recommended by: Michael Nelson, assistant director of public services.

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

is the Monroe County recycling coordinator and outreach liaison. MELODY TUSCHEL

FOXES SUPPORT FIRST RESPONDERS

Partnership provides safe space to decompress and de-stress

REEF THE FOX

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

Hi friends! Reef the fox here with your weekly “Reef’s Report.” Sometimes I have to press pause on the sass. Because this, friends, is important.

Over the past few months, I’ve watched from my shaded corner of the enclosure as something truly meaningful began to unfold beyond our fence line. What started as a safe haven for foxes rescued from fur farms several years ago grew into a place of purpose for humans too. And today, I’m proud to share that Pawsitive Beginnings is officially partnering with Minding the Gap and Bleeding Blue — two incredible organizations committed to protecting the mental health of those who protect all of us.

Minding the Gap is a nonprofit organization focused on breaking the silence surrounding first-responder wellness. Founded by professionals with real-life experience, their mission is simple but vital: to prioritize mental health and trauma recovery in careers that often come with invisible wounds. From crisis support to peer advocacy, they’re changing the culture from the inside out.

Bleeding Blue, born from a place of pain and purpose, is led by a law enforcement officer who knows firsthand the cost of untreated trauma in the line of duty. This movement exists to humanize the badge by advocating for emotional safety, education and the tools needed for officers to thrive, not just survive. Their message is clear: compassion and courage must walk hand in hand.

Together, these organizations are helping lead a quiet revolution in law enforcement wellness — and we

at Pawsitive Beginnings are humbled to play a small part in that mission.

Our sanctuary is now being offered as a safe space for law enforcement professionals to step away from the stress, the hypervigilance and the noise. Here, under the rustling palms and beside a fox or two, they are simply human again. No pressure. No expectations. Just a moment to breathe, connect and feel something different, something healing.

It’s no secret that we have many dear friends within the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and Key West Police Department. Their belief in what we do, especially for vulnerable kids and trauma survivors, has been unwavering from day one. It’s only right that we offer them the same sense of safety and support in return.

And there’s more.

On July 19, Isla and our mom, Pawsitive Beginnings founder Nicole Navarro, will attend the Law Enforcement Mental Health Conference at the Miami-Dade College School of Justice. This honor is not taken lightly. The one-day gathering brings together experts, first responders and wellness professionals to talk about the things that often go unsaid — the emotional toll of service, the weight of trauma and the road to resilience.

We don’t pretend to have all the answers. But what we do have is a sanctuary built on survival, second chances and softness. And sometimes, that’s the perfect place to start.

Until next time, Reef, over and out!

HHOPE

ope is a resilient 4-month-old little girl that has survived early challenges in life and is ready for a “furever” home. She loves to play and also is a superb cuddler. She is great with dogs and humans. Call MarrVelous Pet Rescues at 305-453-1315.

SAVE THE DATE

June 19-21

• University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum celebrity fishing tournament in Islamorada. Visit canesfish.com to view a list of events.

Thursday, June 19

• Art Walk from 6 to 9 p.m. at Morada Way Arts & Cultural District, Islamorada.

Saturday, June 21

• Special Olympics stand-up paddle competition at 8 a.m. at Founders Park beach. Visit specialolympicsflorida.org to learn more.

Sunday, June 22

• Monroe County Sheriff’s Office holds an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Animal Farm, 5501 College Road, Stock Island.

June 24-25

• JOY Center activities from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Monroe County Plantation Key Community Center, 53 High Point Road, Islamorada.

Tuesday, June 24

• Village of Islamorada Founders

Park draft master plan workshop at 5:30 p.m. at Founders Park Community Center.

• Safe space for LGBTQ+ community workshop at 6 p.m. at Coral Isles Church. Call 305-852-5813 to learn more.

Saturday, June 28

• Mote Marine Laboratory hosts a free, family-friendly coral workshop from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Islamorada coral nursery, located at 79851 Overseas Highway. Visit mote. org/events to learn more.

Thursday, July 3

• MarrVelous Pet Rescues “Yappy Hour” from 6 to 8 p.m. at Caribbean Club Key Largo. Dogs must be vaccinated, leashed and well-socialized.

Friday, July 4

• Key Largo Chamber of Commerce’s 49th annual Fourth of July parade, picnic and fireworks. The parade begins at 10 a.m. with a picnic from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fireworks display begins after the sunset.

• Independence Day Celebration from 6 to 10 p.m. at Founders Park, Islamorada.

Pawsitive Beginnings’ newest addition Isla recently paid a visit to Key West police. CONTRIBUTED

THE GREAT FLORIDA KEYS ROAD TRIP: WINDLEY KEY

Quarry work exposed tall island walls

FLORIDA KEYS HISTORY WITH BRAD BERTELLI

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

On Windley Key, the highway travels 2.5 miles between its bridges. The island is home to some revealing stories. However, to get there from the north, you must first cross the Snake Creek Bridge, the last drawbridge left in the Keys. The single-leaf bascule bridge, which opened in 1981, is run by a bridge tender who, once an hour, when needed, stops traffic and raises the metal grate so a boat can pass. The delay generally occurs at the top of the hour; it is not a prolonged event but rather a matter of a few minutes. The drawbridge operates from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Windley Key used to be two islands. The 1772 DeBrahm chart identified the larger one as Wright. In 1849, Gerdes wrote in his pamphlet “Reconnaissance of the Florida Reef and all the Keys,” that the “Island between Long Id. (an early name for Plantation Key) and Old Matecumbe (Upper Matecumbe) has no name.”

In the 1850s, both a U.S. Coast Survey and a report for the U.S. Army written by Captain Abner Doubleday (yes, that Abner Doubleday, but he didn’t invent baseball) identified it as Vermont Key. During the construction of the railroad, the islands were known as the Umbrella Keys. The name Windleys Island was used, too.

While there is no clear history of the origin of the name Windley, it is thought to have come from an early pioneer. It was Henry Flagler’s men who, while building the Key West Extension of the East Coast Railway, filled the narrow channel separating the two islands with limestone, sand and marl until the two became one.

One thing that is not readily apparent while driving down the highway or across Windley Key is that the Florida Keys were once a thriving system of barrier reefs. What this island does best is provide a glimpse into its ancient history. The Florida Keys are a low-lying string of islands with an average elevation of 3.2 feet above sea level. At the Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park, there is a point registering a relatively staggering 18 feet above sea level, making it one of the highest points in the archipelago.

The park is aptly named. In 1883, Benjamin Russell homesteaded 127 acres of the substantially larger of the two islands. In 1895, the remaining 97 acres were deeded to the Jacksonville, Tampa and Key West Railroad network – a precursor to the Florida East Coast Railway. Both operated limestone quarries. Quarry work exposed 8-foot-tall island walls. Within those walls are the fossilized remains of the island’s beginnings as a coral reef.

When visiting the park and walking through the old quarry, some of the equipment used to cut through the limestone is still there. Interpretive panels explain the process. The real treasures are

found in the exposed quarry walls. It is one thing to say that the island chain was built on the back of an ancient reef; it is another thing to see the fossilized coral evidence firsthand.

The last to work the quarry was the Keystone Rock Company. The quarrymen cut away slabs of limestone that were shipped to a Miami warehouse where the fossilized stone facades were polished to a sheen and sold as a decorative building material called keystone. The Florida Keys Memorial, also known as the Hurricane Monument on Upper Matecumbe Key, is an excellent example of keystone. Though keystone is still used, the keystone quarry ceased operations in the 1960s.

Not all of Windley Key’s quarries are located inside the park. A flooded quarry pit, created by Henry Flagler’s men on the other side of the highway, has been a venue for performing dolphins since the 1940s. Alonzo Cothron purchased the land with his partner, Berlin Felton. In 1932, the two were raising stone crabs in it.

P.F. “Bud” McKenney brought the dolphins. He leased the quarry and its surrounding acreage. With the help of Cothron, the property was developed into the 17-acre roadside attraction, Theater of the Sea. It was the second marine life-related attraction in the Florida Keys. The Key West Aquarium, one of President Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration programs developed in response to the Great Depression, was the first.

When Theater of the Sea opened for business in 1946, admission prices were $1.50 for adults and 50 cents for children over 7. The park’s first performing dolphins were captured and trained by Grassy Key legend Milton Santini, considered a pioneer in the art of capturing, transporting and training wild dolphins. Santini’s most famous pupil was Mitzi, the dolphin best remembered for her role as Flipper, the star of television and silver screen. Today, Theater of the Sea offers not only educational shows featuring marine mammals but also opportunities to swim with the dolphins.

There is one more big event of a hallowed nature to address. After passing Theater of the Sea, there is a resort currently called Three Waters. Locals remember it as Holiday Isle. Back in the 1970s, John Egert was a bartender at its tiki bar. Most people called him Tiki John. One day, his manager challenged him to create a drink by using up some excess inventory. Tiki John started experimenting, and the winning drink was a combination of rum, lime juice, sugar, banana and blackberry liqueurs, mixed in a blender with a scoop of ice and served frozen. He called it the rumrunner; it is now world-famous and a part of many island vacations.

The original rumrunner did not have the reddish-pink hue it has today. The drink’s famous color came about after Tiki John ran out of sugar while at the bar and, improvising, reached for a bottle of grenadine. The sweetener used to make a Shirley Temple is not cherry-based but created from pomegranate.

Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park. BRAD BERTELLI/Contributed

Keystone warehouse at Windley Key circa 1960, Property Appraiser photograph. FLORIDA KEYS HISTORY CENTER/ Monroe County Library

MEET THE 2025 ALL-KEYS GIRLS LACROSSE TEAM

COURTNEY GRABUS

Senior, Key West

Goalkeeper

Senior Courtney Grabus was a team captain, a scholar-athlete and standout on the field for the Conchs. Described as the team’s anchor, Grabus had 93 saves, nine ground balls and nine interceptions this season, and despite being the team’s last line of defense, she added an assist to her stats. Grabus’ play style set her apart, coach Marisa Giacopuzzi said. “She is aggressive, fearless and unpredictable, which gives us an advantage when she flies out of the crease for a huge interception. The other teams never saw it coming!” Grabus was a spirited team leader and the starting keeper for the Conchs for the entirety of her high school career. “She’s been our star for four years,” said Giacopuzzi, “and is leaving us with big shoes to fill.”

Rebuilding pays dividends for next season and beyond

Key West knew it would be a year to rebuild, and the team’s hard work built skills, confidence and camaraderie. The Lady Conchs finished the season 6-9, with one of the wins coming in the postseason. The team returns multiple key players and, despite some heavy losses in their outgoing seniors, should be solid in the coming seasons.

Coral Shores finished 2-10, but the team made the wins count. Both came against district opponents, with one in the postseason. The Hurricanes also return multiple starters, making for an exciting 2026 season.

KAITLYN PILOTO

Senior, Key West

Midfielder

Senior captain Kaitlyn Piloto will be missed next season for her phenomenal play as well as her motivational contributions to the team. Giacopuzzi called Piloto the team motivator, saying she is “the one who is always giving pep talks at timeouts, quarterly breaks and halftime. Her passion and love for the game is contagious.” Piloto amassed 45 goals and three assists this season. The midfielder proved to be dynamic, adding 48 draw controls, 29 ground balls and 10 caused turnovers to her stats to cap off a fantastic senior season.

Senior, Key West Midfielder

A painful knee injury may have left Deanna Mercier in need of crutches this season, but it did not stop her from contributing to her team. “Deanna fought till the end; she was literally on crutches hobbling off the field for the last time after losing to Westminster Christian in the semis,” said Giacopuzzi. Credited for her passion and inspiration to others, the captain was a role model and mentor. The senior collected 34 goals, 14 assists, 32 draw controls, 27 ground balls and 11 caused turnovers for the Conchs.

Junior, Key West Midfielder

With 27 goals, an assist, 43 draw controls, 22 ground balls and 18 caused turnovers to her credit this season, it is not surprising Colbie Turner was praised for her hustle and heart. “Colbie took a beating, nearly every game, because she played that aggressively with her whole heart. She gave her all, 100% of the time,” said Giacopuzzi.

DEANNA MERCIER

COLBIE TURNER

MVP

TRACY McDONALD www.keysweekly.com

Junior, Key West Attacker

With impeccable vision for the game, junior Eisley Whitehead knew when to take a shot and when to set up a teammate. The junior low attacker tallied 54 ground balls, eight goals and nine assists. Giacopuzzi credited Whitehead as having great composure regardless of the situation, and added, “Her hustle across the field, whether on offensive transitions or redefending the ball after a turnover, is worthy of praise.”

CHLOE CUMMINGS

Sophomore, Coral Shores Defender

Hurricane sophomore Chloe Cummings held down the defense this season, combining her skills on the field with incredible energy. Cummings’ stats included 21 ground balls, 10 caused turnovers and a goal. “Chloe always gives 110% out on the field. She plays every possession like we are tied in the game,” said coach Alex PIke.

Junior, Coral Shores

Midfielder

Adelynn McNew was a wealth of resources for the ’Canes this season. Named team captain, the midfielder’s leadership combined with athleticism to make her a force on the field. McNew collected 43 ground balls, scored 28 goals and caused 10 turnovers this season, and being a lefty was an added benefit. “Addy was an incredible asset as a left-handed player and critical in transitions,” said Pike.

IVY TIEDEMANN

Junior, Coral Shores

Midfielder

Ivy Tiedemann won 61 draw controls for the ’Canes this season, giving her team an advantage with each one. She also picked up 32 ground balls, caused eight turnovers and scored eight goals. “Ivy has a true talent taking the draw to begin each possession,” said Pike.

SHAY STOBER

Junior, Coral Shores

Attacker/Midfielder

Shay Stober brought vision to the Hurricanes this season to score 22 goals and assist on six more. “Shay has an eye for knowing what is going to work on the offensive side of the field,” said Pike. “She is great at seeing when a teammate has an opportunity to score or when she can drive to goal herself.” Stober also added six caused turnovers and 27 ground balls to her stats her junior season.

ALLEGRA

Junior, Coral Shores

Midfield/Defense

Junior Allegra Fucaraccio scored three goals, caused nine turnovers and picked up 25 ground balls for the Hurricanes this season, making her a versatile player with lots of offensive and defensive weapons. However, it was the team captain’s intangibles that set her apart most. “Allegra is an incredible all-around player, but her true talent is bringing the energy to every practice and game,” said Pike.

EISLEY WHITEHEAD

ADELYNN MCNEW

FUCARACCIO

Photos by Maicey Malgrat and Doug Finger

TUESDAY NIGHTS

Steak Night @ Kaiyo

Music Bingo @ The Nest

1/2 Price Wine Bottles @ Green Turtle

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS

Steak Night @ Green Turtle

Trivia Night @ The Nest

SATURDAY NIGHTS

Prime Rib Night @ Green Turtle

SUNDAY BRUNCH

7 a.m.-2 p.m. @ Green Turtle

HAPPY HOUR DAILY

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PARADE, PICNIC & FIREWORKS

Morning Parade Starts at 10 a.m.

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Family Picnic Fest | 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

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In The Bleachers

NEWS OF THE WEIRD

Here’s one way to disrupt government: At a Mecklenburg County (North Carolina) commission meeting on June 3, a protester released an “unknown” number of crickets, WBTV reported. “She dropped something from the balcony,” one commissioner said. Crickets were “everywhere on the walls, on the stairs” and “in the balcony,” commissioners said. Board chair Mark Jerrell stopped the meeting, saying, “It’s shameful. Shameful. You can leave, thank you very much, we appreciate it.” After protesters were removed, the meeting continued, but commissioners were forced to take a 10-minute recess so the environmental services staﬀ could come in and vacuum up the critters. Jerrell said the commission was familiar with the protesters but that they lost all credibility with the stunt.

Adam Dailies

Brevity

In 1865, with the a ival of federal tr ps, slaves in Texas were informed of their fr dom. The day is celebrated as the holiday Junet nth.

In 1846, the New York Nine defeated the New York Knickerbockers by a score of 23-1 at Elysian elds in Hoboken, New Jersey. The game is widely regarded as the rst o icia y recorded baseba game under codi ed rules in the United States.

“People almost invariably arrive at their beliefs not on the basis of proof but on the basis of what they find attractive.”

Brevity

Nancy Dailies

— Blaise Pascal

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

CANOPY, DROUGHT, ECOSYSTEM, ENERGY, FARM, FIRES, FODDER, FOOD, FOREST, MULCH, NUTRITIOUS, PLANTS, SHRUBS, STORMS, SUPPLY, TRANSPORT, URBAN, VEGETABLES, VINES.

ECO NOTE

Snow in the once-pristine peaks of the Rocky Mountains, a critical source of fresh water for much of the American West, is being contaminated with mercury and other metals from nearby mining operations. As this snow melts each spring, it feeds waterways used by millions during the region’s long dry season. A new study found elevated levels of metal pollution in snow from the northern Rockies, likely carried in by storms from mining areas in Montana, Idaho and the Pacific Northwest. The pollutants may speed up snowmelt by darkening the snow’s surface.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF COUNTY ANNUAL RATE RESOLUTION – CANALS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on July 16, 2025, at 9:00 A.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, will hold a public hearing to consider adoption of the following County Resolution:

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE CANAL RESTORATION PROGRAM; IMPOSING ANNUAL MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED WITHIN THE CANAL RESTORATION MUNICIPAL SERVICE BENEFIT UNIT FOR CANALS 105, 82-83-84, AND 266; APPROVING THE NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS; AND PROVIDING AN ASSESSMENT DATE.

The ﬁgure below depicts the Assessment Areas within the Canal Restoration Municipal Service Beneﬁt Unit subject to the assessments:

The public hearing is being held for the purpose of receiving public comment on the proposed assessments and collection of the assessment on the ad valorem tax bills. All affected property owners have the right to appear and provide input at the hearing, and may file written objections with the County Administrator at any time prior to the public meeting or within twenty (20) days following the publication of this notice, whichever is greater. The assessments will be collected on the ad valorem tax bill to be mailed in November, 2025, as authorized by Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes. Failure to pay the assessments will cause a tax certificate to be issued against the real property which may result in a loss of title. If you have any questions, please contact Rhonda Haag at 305-453-8774, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

The Assessments have been adopted to fund ongoing annual maintenance costs for the canals, including but not limited to cost of electricity to run air curtains, vegetation removal and related services. The assessment for each parcel of property is based on the number of Tax Parcels and Abutting Lots in the Assessment Area. More speciﬁc descriptions are set forth in the Initial Assessment Resolutions adopted by the Board of County Commissioners. Copies of the legal documents are available for inspection at the Monroe County Administrator’s Oﬃce, 1100 Simonton St., Suite 2-268, Key West, Florida between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The annual assessment rates are: Canal 82, 83, 84 -- $287.50 per abutting lot Canal 105 -- $445.50 per abutting lot Canal 266 -- $1,247.95 per tax parcel

The public can participate in the July 16, 2025 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, by attending in person or via Zoom. The zoom link can be found in the meeting agenda at: http://monroecountyﬂ.iqm2.com /citizens.default.aspx.

Pursuant to Section 286.0105, F.S., if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made.

ADA Assistance: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person needing a special accommodation or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the County Administrator’s oﬃce at (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., no later than ﬁve (5) days prior to the date of the hearing. If you are hearing or voice-impaired, call 711. Si necesita esta informacion en español por favor de llame Monroe County at 305-292-4557.

Dated at Key West, Florida, this 19th day of June, 2025

KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Ex Oﬃcio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida

Stanley Zuba, M.D.

Florida Keys Pediatric & Adolescent Center 91550 Overseas Highway, #209 Tavernier, Florida 33070

Dr. Stanley Zuba will be retiring and will no longer be practicing at Florida Keys Pediatric & Adolescent Center e ective June 3, 2025.

Patients’ medical records will remain at Florida Keys Pediatric & Adolescent Center, 91550 Overseas Highway, #209, Tavernier, Florida 33070 under the custodianship of Dr. Manuel Joaquin Gomez and his sta . Patients wishing to pick up their records may do so starting June 3, 2025.

Publish: June 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers

Eﬀective May 31, 2025, Joseph Sunny, M.D., is no longer practicing with Baptist Health Gastroenterology at the following location: 91550 Overseas Highway, Suite 205, Tavernier, FL 33070.

Patients who wish to receive copies of their medical records may log into our patient portal at myBaptistHealth.net, call 305-434-3400 or fax 786-260-0513 to request a records release.

Publish: June 12, 19, 26 & July 3, 2025

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FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of CDN RENTALS located at 920 South Emerald Drive, Key Largo, Florida 33037, intends to register the said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, FL.

By: Debra Neaman

Publish: June 19, 2025

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

U-HAUL COMPANY OF MIAMI

Notice is hereby given that on July 7th, 2025, Leonard Richford Jr. Storage Auctioneer, Executive Administrator for U-Haul Company of Miami, Will be offering for sale under the Judicial Lien Process, By Public Auction, the following storage units. The Terms of the sale will be cash only. U-Haul Company does reserve the right to refuse any bids. The sales will Begin at 8:00 a.m. and continue day by day until all units are sold. The names of whose units will be sold are as follows:

103530 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037 Edwards, Jennifer 1201 Pinero, Jesse 1298 Adams, Melinda 1302 Fellhauer Amy Marie 1185

Publish: June 19 & 26, 2025

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING: MONROE COUNTY CONTRACTORS EXAMINING BOARD

MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Notice is Hereby Given To Whom it may concern, that on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 the Monroe County Contractors

Examining Board (CEB) will hold a scheduled meeting at the Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Second Floor, BOCC Room, Marathon, Florida scheduled to commence at 9:30 A.M. This meeting is to hear the following: any person(s) to come before the board; any reports from Monroe County Assistant Attorney; any reports from Monroe County Building Official; any reports from Staff. The Monroe County Contractors Examining Board (“CEB”) will review Certificate of Competency Trade applications and the Industry Input Section. All public participation in this meeting may be conducted via Communication Media Technology (“CMT”) using Zoom Webinar platform, during the scheduled meeting. Meeting Agenda and Zoom Webinar information is available 7 days prior to meeting date on the Monroe County Web Calendar and the Contractors Examining Board webpage: www. monroecounty-fl.gov

PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE SECTION 286.0105, be advised that, if a person decides to appeal the decision made by the Contractors’ Examining Board with respect to any matter considered at today’s hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special recommendations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator's Office, by

phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711”.

NOTICE: It shall be the responsibility of each Respondent or other person addressing the Board to have an interpreter if the party is not able to understand or speak the English language. Rick Griffin, Building Official/ Board Secretary Jamie Gross, Senior Contractor Licensing Coordinator – CEB Board Monroe County Building Department Publish: June 19, 2025

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 25-CP-000193-P IN RE: ESTATE OF ALCIDES C. GONZALEZ Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS (summary administration) TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE:

You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of ALCIDES C. GONZALEZ, deceased, File Number 25-CP000193-P, by the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Plantation Key Courthouse, 88770 Overseas Highway, Suite 1, Tavernier, FL 33070; that the decedent’s date of death was March 2nd, 2025; that the total value of the estate is $7,500.00 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are:

The following is an upcoming GMX procurement opportunity:

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

GMX PROCUREMENT/contract NO.: RFP-25-03

GMX WORK PROGRAM NO.: 40060-002.030

GMX PROJECT/SERVICE TITLE: DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES FOR SR 836, SR 874, & SR 924 DYNAMIC MESSAGE SIGN (DMS) INSTALLATION

For detailed information please visit the Procurement Department website at http://www.gmx-way.com/business/solicitations, or call the Procurement Department at 305-637-3277 for assistance.

Publish: June 19, 2025. The Weekly Newspapers

The following is an upcoming GMX procurement opportunity:

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

GMX PROCUREMENT/CONTRACT NO.: RFQ-25-08

GMX WORK PROGRAM NO.: 83618-007.020

GMX PROJECT/SERVICE TITLE: DESIGN ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE WIDENING OF EASTBOUND SR 836 FROM SR 821/HOMESTEAD EXTENSION OF FLORIDA’S TURNPIKE (HEFT) TO EAST OF NW 97 AVENUE AND WIDENING OF WESTBOUND SR 836 FROM WEST OF HEFT TO NW 87 AVENUE

For detailed information please visit the Procurement Department website at http://www.gmx-way.com/business/solicitations, or call the Procurement Department at 305-637-3277 for assistance.

Publish: June 19, 2025. The Weekly Newspapers

Name: M ARIA HORTENSIA

GONZALEZ PADRON, Trustee of the ALCIDES C. GONZALEZ Living Trust dtd June 23, 2009

Address: 170 Marina Avenue, Key Largo, FL 33037 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this Notice is: June 19, 2025. ALCIDES C. GONZALEZ Living Trust dtd June 23, 2009

MARIA H GONZALEZ PADRON, Trustee

Address: 170 Marina Avenue, Key Largo, FL 33037

Palmer Palmer & Mangiero Attorneys for Person Giving Notice

12790 S. Dixie Hwy Miami, FL 33156

Telephone: (305) 378-0011

Florida Bar No. 818119

Email Addresses: eservice@ ppmpalaw.com david@ppmpalaw.com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 25-CP-000233-P SECTION: Plantation Key IN RE: ESTATE OF TALLINI, MARY A NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION (testate)

The administration of the estate of MARY A. TALLINI, deceased, whose date of death was 11/28/2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Monroe County, Probate Division, 88770 Overseas Highway, Suite 2, Tavernier, FL 33070-2132. The estate is testate and the dates of the decedent’s will and any codicils are January 19, 2013. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. The fiduciary lawyerclient privilege in Florida Statutes Section 90.5021 applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative. Any interested person on whom a copy of the notice of administration is served is required to file any objection that challenges the validity of the will or any codicils, venue, or jurisdiction of the court with the court in the manner provided in the Florida Probate Rules WITHIN THE TIME REQUIRED BY LAW, which is on or before the date that is 3 months after the date of service of a copy of the Notice of Administration on that person, or those objections are forever barred. The 3 months’ time period may only be extended for estoppel based upon a misstatement by the personal representative regarding the time period within which an objection must be filed. The time period may not be extended for any other reason, including affirmative representation, failure to disclose information, or misconduct by the personal

representative or any other person. Unless sooner barred by section 733.212(3), all objections to the validity of a will or any codicils, venue or the jurisdiction of the court must be filed no later than the earlier of the entry of an order of final discharge of the personal representative or 1 year after service of the notice of administration. A petition for determination of exempt property is required to be filed by or on behalf of any person entitled to exempt property under Section 732.402 WITHIN THE TIME REQUIRED BY LAW, which is on or before the later of the date that is 4 months after the date of service of a copy of the Notice of Administration on such person or the date that is 40 days after the date of termination of any proceeding involving the construction, admission to probate, or validity of the will or involving any other matter affecting any part of the exempt property, or the right of such person to exempt property is deemed waived.

An election to take an elective share must be filed by or on behalf of the surviving spouse entitled to an elective share under Sections 732.201—732.2155 WITHIN THE TIME REQUIRED BY LAW, which is on or before the earlier of the date that is 6 months after the date of service of a copy of the Notice of Administration on the surviving spouse, or an attorney in fact or a guardian of the property of the surviving spouse, or the date that is 2 years after the date of the decedent’s death. The time for filing an election to take an elective share may be extended as provided in the Florida Probate Rules. Deborah M. Weiss, Petitioner: By: Clive M. Ryan, Esq. Attorney for Personal Representative: FBN: 388955

Ofc: 9555 SW 175th Terrace, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157

Mailing Address: 13611 S. Dixie Highway PMB 109-405 Palmetto Bay, FL 33176

Tel: 305-833-3079

Email: Service.Cmryanlaw@ gmail.com

Publish: June 19 & 26, 2025

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 25-CP-000233-P SECTION: Plantation Key IN RE: ESTATE OF TALLINI, MARY A NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE:

You are hereby notified that a Petition for Formal Administration has been filed in the estate of MARY A. TALLINI, deceased, Case Number 25-CP-000233-P, in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Probate Division, 88770 Overseas Highway, Suite 2, Tavernier, FL 330702132. The estate is testate and the dates of the decedent’s will and any codicils are January 19, 2013, that the decedent’s date of death was November 28, 2024; that the total value of the estate is $170,000.00, that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those

for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED

TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this Notice is June 19, 2025

Person Giving Notice: Deborah M. Weiss 14 Manor Road, North Greenlawn NY 11740

Attorney for Person Giving Notice: Clive M. Ryan

Email: Cmryanlaw@gmail.com 9555 SW 175th Terrace

Palmetto Bay, FL 33157

Florida Bar No. 388955

Tel: 305-833-3079

Publish: June 19 & 26, 2025

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO: 25-CP-245-P IN RE: THE ESTATE OF WILMA JEAN PYLAND CARNER Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of, WILMA JEAN PYLAND CARNER, deceased, whose date of death was 22 May 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88770 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is 19 June, 2025.

Personal Representative: Jeffrey Pyland PO Box 651 Islamorada, FL 33036

Attorney for Personal Representative: Tom Woods, Esq. Florida Bar No.: 0525197 116 Porto Salvo Drive Islamorada, Florida 33036 Phone 305.664.2200 Fax 2205

Primary Email: tom@ tomwoodslaw.com

Publish: June 19 & 26, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROBATE DIVISION

CASE NO: 25-CP-238-P

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF MERRICK DUNN Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of, MERRICK DUNN, deceased, whose date of death was 5 May 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88770 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the Co-Personal Representatives and the Co-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. 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 19 June, 2025. Co-Personal Representatives: John Dunn and Lauren Dunn 509 Beach Rd. Tavernier, FL 33070 Attorney for Personal Representative: Tom Woods, Esq. Florida Bar No.: 0525197 116 Porto Salvo Drive Islamorada, Florida 33036 Phone 305.664.2200 Fax 2205 Primary Email: tom@ tomwoodslaw.com Publish: June 19 & 26, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO: 25-CP-226-M IN RE: THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH CLYDE NORRIS Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of, JOSEPH CLYDE NORRIS, deceased, whose date of death was 20 April 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court 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

• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES •

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 19 June, 2025.

Personal Representative: Donnie Williams 6185 State Rd. 11 Deleon Springs, FL 32130 Attorney for Personal Representative: Tom Woods, Esq. Florida Bar No.: 0525197 116 Porto Salvo Drive Islamorada, Florida 33036 Phone 305.664.2200 Fax 2205 Primary Email: tom@ tomwoodslaw.com

Publish: June 19 & 26, 2025

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 25-DR-36-K DIVISION: FAMILY TARA PATRICK, Petitioner, and BRYAN CASTRO, Respondent. AMENDED NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: BRYAN CASTRO RESPONDENT’S LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 44 KROG ST. N.E. UNIT 602, ATLANTA, GA 30307 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Tara Patrick, whose address is 201Coppitt Rd, Apt. 301A, Key West, FL 33040 on or before July 19, 2025, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: Chase Southwest Plus Credit Card debt $9,247.00. All charges made solely by Bryan after we split up. 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: June 12, 2025

Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida

By: Destiny Johnson Deputy Clerk Publish: June 19 & 26 and July 3 &10, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA KEY WEST DIVISION IN ADMIRALTY CASE NO.: 4:25-cv-10041-DPG IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPLAINT OF REINALDO AQUIT AS OWNER OF A 2022 DEEP IMPACT, REGISTRATION NO. 4O1327056, 39' HIN DIC39928K122, AND OTHER APPURTENANCES, Petitioner, NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS OF PETITION FOR EXONERATION FROM OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Notice is given that the above named Petitioner, Reinaldo Aquit ("Limitation Petitioner") has filed a Petition/Complaint for Exoneration from or Limitation of Liability, pursuant to 46 U.S.C. § 30501 et seq., ("Limitation Petition") for all claims for any damages or injuries, arising out of, or occurring as a result of an incident on the navigable waters of the United States on or about November 7, 2024, allegedly involving a 2022 Deep Impact, Registration No. DO1327056, 39' HIN DIC39928K122, and Other Appurtenances, as more fully described in the Limitation Petition.

All persons having such claims must file their respective claims, as provided by Supplemental Rule F of the Supplemental Rules for Certain Admiralty and Maritime Claims of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, with the Clerk of Court in writing and must serve a copy thereof on attorneys for Limitation Petitioner on or before July 14, 2025 or be defaulted. Personal attendance is not required.

Any claimant who desires to contest either the right to exoneration from or the right to limitation of liability shall file and serve on attorneys for Limitation Petitioner an answer to the Complaint, on or before the aforesaid date, unless the claim includes an answer, so designated, or be defaulted.

DONE AND ORDERED this 12th day of May, 2025.

DARRIN P. GAYLES

UNITED STATE DISTRICT JUDGE

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 2024-CA-61-K NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE BY 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 25TH day of June 2025 at 11 o’clock a.m., at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the Following described property situated in Monroe County, Florida, to wit: Property: Unit B33, Week 27, Beach House, a Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1510, Page 225, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits attached thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

Pursuant to IN REM SUMMARY FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AS TO COUNT(S) V enter in a case pending in said Court, the 26TH day of April 2025

Style of which is: BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA Plaintiff vs. ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES WHO CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ADMINISTRATORS OR AS OTHER CLAIMANTS, BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST DIANE CHRISTINE FAY, DECEASED, ET AL Defendant And the Docket Number of which is Number 2024-CA61-K

WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 29TH day of April 2025.

KEVIN MADOK, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming an 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: June 12 & 19, 2025

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2024-CA-75-K

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

SALE BY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

Style of which is: BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA Plaintiff vs. NEWTON GRIFFITH, et.al

Defendant

And the Docket Number of which is Number 2024-CC75-K

WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 3RD day of April 2025. KEVIN MADOK, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida

By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming an 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: June 12 & 19, 2025

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2024-CA-61-K NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

SALE BY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT

COURT

Style of which is: BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA Plaintiff vs. ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES WHO CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ADMINISTRATORS OR AS OTHER CLAIMANTS, BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST DIANE CHRISTINE FAY, DECEASED, ET.AL Defendant And the Docket Number of which is Number 2024-CC61-K

WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 8TH day of May 2025.

Publish: June 12 & 19, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2024-CA-61-K NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

SALE BY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

amendments thereof (the “Declaration”).

Pursuant to IN REM SUMMARY FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AS TO COUNT(S) XII, UNIT E33, WEEK 4 entered in a case pending in said Court, the 5TH day of June 2025 Style of which is: BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA Plaintiff vs. ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES WHO CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ADMINISTRATORS OR AS OTHER CLAIMANTS, BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST DIANE CHRISTINE FAY, DECEASED, ET.AL Defendant And the Docket Number of which is Number 2024-CC61-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 8TH day of May 2025. KEVIN MADOK, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming an 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: June 12 & 19, 2025

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2023-CC-75-K NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE BY 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 25TH day of June 2025 at 11 o’clock a.m., at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the Following described property situated in Monroe County, Florida, to wit: Unit 5123, Week 49, Windward Pointe, a Leasehold Condominium (“Condominium”), according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1803, Page 844, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits thereto, and any amendments thereof (the “Declaration”). Pursuant to IN REM SUMMARY FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AS TO COUNT(S) I entered in a case pending in said Court, the 28TH day of March 2025 Style of which is: WINDWARD POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A CORPORATION NOT-FORPROFIT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA Plaintiff vs. ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES WHO CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ADMINISTRATORS OR AS OTHER CLAIMANTS, BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST WAYNE NIES ROOT, DECEASED, et.al Defendant And the Docket Number of which is Number 2023-CC-

75-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 3RD day of April 2025

AUTOS WANTED

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

AUTOS FOR SALE

2003 Ford Explorer. 174k miles, runs great, A/C works. $3,500.00 Or best offer. Located in Marathon area. CALL 305-417-0169

BOAT SLIP FOR RENT

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

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

EMPLOYMENT

ALL KEYS GUTTER HIRING INSTALLERS $25/$35hr - Holidays Off -BenefitsTavernier. 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/

NOW HIRING in Marathon. Front Desk - Saturday only from 9am-5pm. Call 305-289-6500

Fantastic part-time Housekeeper position available in Key Colony Beach! Immediate start date. Primarily on weekends, with excellent pay for the right candidate. Reach out to Continental Inn Beachside at Vivian 952-208-2850 or Cheryl 305-505-8747

Boat rental company in Marathon needs workers – Boat drivers, Truck drivers, Boat cleaners & Boat detailing. Call 305-481-7006

The Housing Authority of the City of Key West now hiring for the following positions: Resident Care Supervisor with min. 3 yrs. experience of an LPN, Housing ManagerFT-Marathon, CarpenterFT, Maintenance Mechanic (Maintenance Worker. To apply, please contact Human Resources at: wrightk@kwha.org or 305-296-5621 ext. 224. Applications are available at the Administrative Office located at 1400 Kennedy Dr., Key West, FL 33040 or online at www. kwha.org - EOE & Drug Free Work Place. This opportunity is covered under Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968.

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.

Full time office position with strong computer skills, KCB Condominium, $78K per yr., apply by e-mail to HardingThomasL@ aol.com, text or call 734-476-0531. HIRED IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS!!!

PRIVATE COLLECTOR

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

HOUSING FOR RENT

2/2 on the water w/ dockage in Pirates Cove, Key Largo. Fenced & fully furnished. Short and long term available. From $3500/month. Credit check required. 28 day minimum. Call 305-588-6723

3BR/3BA fully furnished home for rent in Marathon. Avail July 1. $4,500/mo. 618-559-9143

2BR/1BA for rent in Key Colony Beach. 800 sq. ft., fully furnished, across from park, one block from beach. 3 month min. $3000/month + sales & TDT taxes. F/L/S 786-285-9476 fjvillegascpa@ gmail.com

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. Ideally one person. On canal w/boat lift, W/D, Wifi. $1,950/ mo. 850-376-7137 RENTED IN THREE WEEKS!

Available Now, Stock Island near CVS. Traveling nurses/ Working professionals only. No pets, smokers or drugs. Gated, safe, quiet, has parking and a pool. Fully furnished room w/private bath, smart TV, washer/dryer. House and kitchen privileges always, w/ fridge and cabinet space. Monthly rent REDUCED to $1,400.00

All Included. First and Last due at move in time. Call 305-797-5600 RENTED IN THREE WEEKS!

VACATION RENTAL

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

FOR SALE

2003 FORD EXPLORER 174k miles.

Runs great, A/C works. $3,500 OBO Located in Middle Keys. 305-417-0169

SUNSET GRILLE NOW HIRING

BARTENDERS

WAIT STAFF - HOST/HOSTESS BUS PERSONS

Apply in person at SUNSET GRILLE & RAW BAR 7 Knight’s Key Blvd, Marathon

NOW HIRING

DELIVERY/WAREHOUSE/ RECEIVING POSITION

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

OPERATOR/MAINTAINER

NOW HIRING

OFFICE RECEPTIONIST/ CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

We're looking for a friendly, professional and detail-oriented individual to join our team.

Position: Full Time Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Location: Marathon

Pay: Competitive based on experience

Key Responsibilities

- Greet and assist customers, answer phones and manage front desk operations.

- Provide excellent customer service to clients.

- Perform general o ce duties, including data entry and ﬁling.

- Use QuickBooks to manage invoices, payments and other accounting tasks.

- Support other administrative and customer service needs as required.

Preferred Qualiﬁcations

- Bilingual preferred but not required

- Experience with QuickBooks

- Strong communication and organizational skills

- Professional attitude and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

To apply: Please send your resume to Brenda@discountrock.us

Furniture store in Old Town looking for delivery and warehouse staff. This is a part-time position with the possibility of full-time for the right person. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and will drive a company vehicle. Organized team player a must. Hourly position starting at $20 an hour based on experience. Apply at 726 Caroline Street, Key West for more details.

Starting pay rate for this position, depending on qualiﬁcations and experience: $40.15/hr - $44.97/hr

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.

IS HIRING IN THE UPPER KEYS

ACCOUNTING PERSON

Must have experience with Excel. We are willing to train the right candidate.

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

NOW HIRING

GENERAL OFFICE HELP

Captain Pip’s & their sister properties are looking to hire for general of ce help.

Send resume to captpips@aol.com or come in the of ce to ll out application. 1480 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050

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

e Turtle Hospital in Marathon wants you to join their team!

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.

for the following position in its Engineering Department:

Starting pay rate for this position, depending on qualiﬁcations and experience: $136,979/annually$140,815/annually

LIVE

PARADISE

AND SEE DOLPHINS PLAY EVERYDAY!

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

We have the following opening available. Scan the QR code to visit the careers page on our website.

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE APPRENTICE (Full-Time, Permanent)

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM GUIDES/GIFT SHOP SALES

Full and part-time. Public speaking and & retail sales experience helpful. $19/hour to start.

Send resume to: turtlehospital@turtlehospital.org NOW HIRING!

DRC seeks to provide for the well-being of its employees by offering a competitive total package. DRC currently offers a 401k retirement plan, medical benefits, HSA account, paid holidays, vacation, sick and an employee assistance program. DRC also provides life and disability insurance at no cost to the employee.

COME JOIN THE FAMILY!

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

DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER

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

ARE CENTER, Inc. IS

HIRING!

Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Programs to the Florida Keys community while valuing and rewarding our employees.

KEY LARGO

Behavioral Health Counselor (Children)

Behavioral Health Therapist (Children)

KEY WEST

Case Manager (Children Forensic, Adult) (FT,PT)

Behavioral Health Therapist (Adult, PT)

Behavioral Health Therapist (Children) Prevention Specialist

Advocate

MARATHON

Care Coordinator (PT)

Driver (CDL not required) (PT)

RN/Licensed Practical Nurse (FT,PT)

Maintenance Specialist

*Behavioral Health Technicians – 3 shifts (FT,PT)

*Support Worker (Assisted Living) (FT,PT)

*Night Monitor (Assisted Living - Free Housing)

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

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DUI FRONT DESK CLERK & EVALUATOR/INSTRUCTOR

The Advocate Program DUI school is hiring for part time positions.

Front desk: 3 days a week, high school diploma and computer data entry skills required. DUI instructors and evaluators: 2 days a week, Bachelors or Masters degree in substance abuse eld required.

Of ce located in Marathon. Contact Marcia at 305-704-0117.

MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE

OPENINGS AVAILABLE

PHYSICIAN PRACTICE OPENINGS

- Advanced Practice Provider (APRN-PA-C)Surgical, Ortho, Tavernier

- Medical Assistant, Primary Care Marathon, $5k Bonus

- Medical Assistant, Upper Keys-Gastro, $5k Bonus

MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE KEY WEST

- Radiation Therapist, $12k Bonus

- Medical Assistant, Medical Oncology, $5k Bonus

- Dosimetrist, FT

TAVERNIER MARINERS HOSPITAL

- Cook, Dietary

- Radiology Technologist 1, Imaging-MRI, $40k Bonus

- Multi-Modality Imaging Tech 1, (Mammo & X Ray), Radiology, $50k Bonus

- Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

- ED Team Coordinator 1, Emergency Department

- MC Multi-Modality Imaging Tech 1, Ultrasound/Vascular with Echo, $50k Bonus

- AC Mechanic-Licensed

- Registered Nurse, ICU, Per Diem, $15k Bonus

- Cook, Per Diem

- Environmental Tech, $5k Bonus

- Manager Imaging Services

- Pool Medical Technologist

- Pool Registered Nurse, Cardiac Rehab

- Patient Access Associate, $1k Bonus

- Patient Scheduler 2, Radiology, PT

- Supply Chain Inventory Control Admin, FT

MARATHON FISHERMEN’S COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

- Multi-Modality Imaging Tech 1, (CT & X Ray), Radiology, $50k Bonus

- Multi-Modality Imaging Tech 1, (Mammo & X Ray) Radiology, $50k Bonus

- Social Work Case Manager, Case Management, $10k Bonus

- Pool Pharmacy Tech 2

- Pool Occupational Therapist

- Read Registered Respiratory Therapist, PT, $12,500 Bonus

- Sr. Phlebotomist

- Security Officer, FT

- Supervisor Patient Access Operations

- Patient Financial Associate, $1k Bonus

DIRECT CARE STAFF

NIGHTS/WEEKENDS – GROUP HOMES 24/7 (FT)

These positions are available at our Windsor and Von Phister Group Homes. Providing direct-care services and support to our clients in their home. Must be willing to work ﬂexible shifts including overnights. This position requires a minimum of high school completion or GED and 1 year of experience with care giving or 30 hours of college coursework.*

DIRECT CARE STAFF/DRIVER

ADULT DAY-TRAINING PROGRAM (FT/PT)

This position is available at our Adult Day program. Providing direct care service and support for our clients in the day program. Requires the minimum of high school completion or GED. Prefer experience with caregiving or working with adults with disabilities*

*ALSO REQUIRED FOR ALL POSITIONS: Fluent in English language, speaking and writing, proﬁciency is a must. Level 2 background screening and valid Florida driver’s license with clean driving record. EOE