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On Aug. 11, Paramount and UFC announced a new seven-year deal worth $7.7 billion. Paramount announced it’s moving away from UFC’s pay-per-view model, making the marquee events and fight nights available at no additional cost to the subscriber based on Paramount+.

The Engelmeyer family celebrates the final first day for their Coral Shores senior Noelle on Aug. 13. JIM McCARTHY/Keys Weekly

HIGH-SPEED CHASE THROUGH UPPER KEYS ENDS WITH JUPITER MAN’S ARREST

A72-year-old Jupiter man is facing several charges for initiating a high-speed chase through the Upper Keys after he failed to stop for Florida Highway Patrol troopers on Aug. 8.

A report by FHP states Trooper Nick Pope was attempting to conduct a traffic stop on a gray Toyota Camry for exceeding the speed limit on U.S. 1 near MM 95 in Key Largo just after 7:30 p.m. The motorist, later identified as Glenn Salts, didn’t stop as Pope activated his emergency lights. Troopers say Salts continued driving in a reckless manner, placing other motorists on the road in danger as Pope started to chase him. Trooper Robbie Valenzuela joined the high-speed chase near MM 91 and attempted a precision immobilization technique, or PIT maneuver, in which an officer tries to make the vehicle he’s chasing spin out and come to a stop

by bumping the rear of it with the front of his squad car. The attempt was unsuccessful and his patrol vehicle was left inoperable.

According to the report, Salts continued driving at high speed on U.S. 1 and making multiple dangerous movements in congested traffic and through a construction zone where crews are installing new water transmission main. Continuing the pursuit, Pope successfully executed a PIT maneuver on the vehicle near MM 84 in Islamorada. The driver was pulled out of the vehicle and arrested. FHP received assistance from Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies who deployed spikes just before the vehicle raced south on U.S. 1 near MM 87.

“The troopers, motoring public, and MCSO sustained no injuries. Many thanks to MCSO; they were a great help as usual during the incident,” said FHP’s Pedro Reinoso.

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Ahousing opportunity for workers in the tourism industry became available in Key Largo with 12 newlyconstructed units.

Last week, Monroe County announced applications are being accepted for the one-bedroom, one-bathroom units at Southcliff Estates. Fronting U.S. 1 at MM 95, the development was built by South Cliff Holdings LLC. The units and property, which can accommodate an additional 16 units, were subsequently sold to the county following commissioners’

Glenn Salts. MCSO/Contributed

Salts is facing felony charges for fleeing and eluding police, resisting an officer, evidence destroying and battery. He’s also facing several misdemeanor charges for DUI and moving traffic violations.

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approval of a contract during a June meeting. The price tag was $7.5 million.

Surplus bed tax revenue going back to the post-COVID tourism boom, which generated $35 million, was used to pay for the project. The use of excess funds to build affordable housing for the tourism-related workforce was granted by the Florida Legislature in 2024. It was followed up with various ordinances and policies approved by Monroe County commissioners and the Monroe County Tourist Development Council.

Backcountry Capt. Rich Hastings specializes in light tackle and fly fishing out of Islamorada and Key West. A member of the Florida Keys Guides Association and affiliated with the Bonefish Tarpon

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Cristina grew up fishing with her dad out of Long Island, NY until she decided she wanted to pursue a career full time at sea. She started as a mate for Montauk charter boat captains & worked deck on the Captain Michael party boat in Islamorada. She worked the deck for 4 years until she started to run a charter boat out of Robbie’s.

Captain Ramiro is known for his keen eye and ability to connect with anglers of all levels. With a strong background in competitive fishing and a commitment to client satisfaction, Ramiro ensures each trip is not just a day out on the water but a thrilling, successful adventure.

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DOLLARS AND SENSE

Village council mulls spending cuts during

three-day budget workshop

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Acitizens budget task force scrutinized the Village of Islamorada’s overtime spending and benefits package for employees, which included the taxpayer footing 97% of their dependents’ health coverage.

Meanwhile, Village Manager Ron Saunders announced a hiring freeze and no overtime going forward within departments without his approval.

And three budget workshops among village council members last week explored spending cuts, in addition to selling a former church building that a previous council agreed to acquire for millions of dollars.

Village budget discussions over the last month put the microscope on past spending, in addition to some concerns coming to the forefront on possible changes related to federal reimbursement for storm cleanup.

Day three of the village council’s budget workshop on Aug. 7 concluded with Saunders proposing the council proceed with a 2.65 millage rate — the same as the 2024-25 fiscal year — for the upcoming 2025-26 budget cycle. The council previously voted 4-1 to set a tentative millage rate of 3.00 with the goal of decreasing it by the first budget hearing on Sept. 9.

A 2.65 millage rate equates to $265 per $100,000 in taxable home value. In instances where a home’s assessed value increased by $10,000 over the last year, the owner would pay an additional $26.50 per year in property taxes to the village, according to Saunders.

Nonhomesteaded properties, such as secondary residences and commercial properties, would see a larger increase.

Overall, the taxable value on properties throughout the village increased by roughly $500 million. As a result, a 2.65 millage will bring more property tax revenue to the village next budget cycle, $18.2 million, compared to $16.7 million in the 2024-25 adopted budget.

Maintaining the same millage rate from last year would draw down the village’s unassigned fund balance in order to cover an estimated $2 million gap between budgeted expenses and revenues for the coming fiscal year. Lowering the fund balance by that amount didn’t sit well with councilwoman Deb Gillis.

“The fund balance is in a dangerous place,” she said. “To take the fund balance to $4 million, I’m just not comfortable with it.”

As for village operations, public safety is the No. 1 expense within the budget at roughly $12.7 million. The budget for the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is expected to be $3.6 million for 202526 — up from $3 million the year before. On the first day of budget workshops, Sheriff Rick Ramsay told council members the spending increase is due to salary increases and the associated benefits, in addition to overtime costs.

Village Manager Ron Saunders speaks on the proposed budget with a 2.65 millage rate, as Vice Mayor Don Horton, left, and Councilwoman Deb Gillis listen during the Aug. 7 workshop. JIM McCARTHY/Keys Weekly

Mayor Don Horton questions the budgeted

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“We’re trying to provide top level services at the most economic availability we can,” Ramsay said. “Police, fire and rescue aren’t cheap. … 24/7 for police and fire rescue does cost money.”

The budget for fire rescue and EMS is up $464,789 from the previous year to $8.8 million for 2025-26.

Funds weren’t budgeted for village employee pay increases come next budget cycle. But council members elected to keep their benefits packages in place as opposed to placing some financial burden on them. A citizens budget task force that Saunders convened criticized the $1 million expense to the taxpayer for health care costs for employees and their dependents. It was revealed that 40 of the village’s 115 employees have dependent health coverage.

Council members also supported efforts for the village to sell the former Island Community Church property that a previous council purchased for nearly $4 million. In addition, the council directed $1 million be removed from the public works capital outlay and equipment.

Vice Mayor Don Horton and council members Anna Richards and Steve Friedman said they were pleased with the proposed budget. Changes to the spending plan can be made ahead of the first public hearing on Sept. 4 at the Founders Park Community Center. The final public hearing is set for Sept. 16 at the community center.

BACK TO CLASS

Parents celebrate seniors final first day

Upper Keys students hopped off the buses and their parents’ vehicles for the first day of school on Aug. 13. Summer flew by and it was back to the classroom. For Coral Shores seniors, it was the final first day of class. Driving into their parking spots, the seniors were greeted by their parents, school staff, new Superintendent Ed Tierney, school board member Sue Woltanski and members of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.

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Coral Shores students, staff, administrators and Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies convene for the first day of school on

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FEDERAL INDICTMENT CHARGES KEYS CAPTAIN IN PARASAIL DEATH CASE

Daniel Couch already faces state manslaughter, civil cases over 2022 incident

By Alex Rickert & Jim McCarthy

Afederal indictment released this week adds a third layer of charges for a Marathon captain accused of killing a woman in a 2022 parasailing accident.

A federal grand jury returned the indictment charging Marathon captain Daniel Gavin Couch with one count of seaman’s manslaughter, the United State Attorney’s Office said on Aug. 11.

Per the indictment, Couch, 52, was employed as captain by Lighthouse Parasail Inc. in Monroe County, and operated a commercial parasailing vessel, the M/V Airborne, on the company’s behalf. The Airborne was an inspected commercial vessel regulated by the U.S. Coast Guard and primarily used for parasailing charters.

On May 30, 2022, the indictment states Couch engaged in misconduct, negligence or inattention to his duties as captain, which led to the death of a passenger, 33-year-old Supraja Alaparthi.

Alaparthi was taking a parasail flight with Lighthouse Parasailing out of Marathon along with her 10-yearold son, Sriakshith Alaparthi, and 9-year-old nephew, Vishant Sadda. According to an FWC 24-hour report released a day after the incident, a strong gust of wind “pegged” the parasail, a term used to describe when a parasail becomes controlled by the weather instead of the towing vessel and begins to impede the safe operation of the towing vessel by becoming a sail.

With the parasail pegged, the boat’s captain, Couch, intentionally cut the line tethering the three victims, who dropped to the water and were

dragged by the freed parasail across the surface until it collided with the old Seven Mile Bridge, throwing the three into a piling.

Supraja was pronounced dead at the scene when she reached land, according to FWC’s report. Sriakshith suffered minor physical injuries, while Sadda was airlifted to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami.

An indictment contains allegations, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. If convicted, Couch could face up to 10 years in federal prison.

U.S. Attorney Hayden P. O’Byrne, of the Southern District of Florida, and Special Agent-in-charge Josh W. Packer, of the Coast Guard Investigative Service Southeast Field Office, made the announcement regarding Couch’s indictment. Assistant U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Keller and Coast Guard Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Tanner Stiehl are prosecuting the case.

Couch also faces state charges of negligent manslaughter and commercial health and safety violations. That trial is tentatively set for Oct. 6, according to most recent court records.

A civil wrongful death and personal injury case against Couch, mate Tanner Helmers, Lighthouse Parasail and Captain Pip’s Holdings, which owns the marina where the boat departed from, is also pending. The suit alleges that other vessels throughout Marathon came in early due to weather concerns on the day in question, and that the Alaparthi family had conversations with Couch about postponing the trip before being assured that “(they) will be fine.”

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STATE REP. MOONEY, AIDE LEE YOUNG ARE HONORARY CONCHS

Apair of longtime Florida Keys residents who now spend their time advocating for the island chain in Tallahassee were recently recognized as Honorary Conchs. State Rep. Jim Mooney and legislative aide Lee Young obtained their certificates as Honorary Conchs during a July meeting of the Monroe County Commission. The special designation goes to individuals who weren’t born in Monroe County but have made significant contributions to enhancing the quality of life in the Keys. Mooney said while he wasn’t born in the Keys, he has called the island chain home for more than 70 years. A former Islamorada councilman, Mooney was elected to the Florida House in November 2020. Young, who resides in Islamorada, has served with Mooney as his aide from day one. MONROE COUNTY BOCC/Via Facebook

With the units ready for rent, questions are beginning to arise whether workers in the tourism industry qualify, let alone can afford the monthly payment.

Applicants must meet several qualifications, one of those stipulating that they must be employed in a private-sector, tourism-related job in Monroe County. The industries include arts, entertainment, recreation, fishing, food service, hotels and sightseeing.

The applicant must be 18 years and older, must either occupy the apartment by themselves or with another person — units allow a maximum of two people — and go through background checks.

Then there are the income limits in order to be eligible for a unit. The law approved by the state legislature which allowed the county to use TDC funds for housing was written with a maximum income level of 120% of the area median income.

For a person to qualify, their gross annual income must be between $71,880 and $109,560. For two people who aren’t married or in a domestic partnership, it’s anywhere between

STUDENT NAMED MARINE SANCTUARY VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

For two years, Nova Southeastern University student Bianca Ruiz logged on remotely for a virtual internship with Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. When she finally had the chance to travel from her Miami home to meet the team she had only known as tiles on a computer screen, she quickly realized the tangible effect of her virtual assignment.

In the middle of a meeting at the sanctuary’s Key Largo office, Ruiz was unexpectedly awarded the organization’s 2025 Volunteer of the Year Award.

“When we got pulled into a morning meeting, I didn’t think much of it at first,” Ruiz said. “So it was a complete surprise when a slide popped up on the screen with a photo of me, announcing that I had been awarded Volunteer of the Year. I was completely shocked, especially since I hadn’t even known the award existed. My shock quickly turned into gratitude. One of the things I’ve enjoyed most about volunteering here is the freedom I’ve had to shape and grow my projects.”

of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, with 2025 Volunteer of the Year Bianca Ruiz. FKNMS/Contributed

Ruiz is now in graduate school at NSU, pursuing a master’s degree in marine sciences, after which she hopes to apply her knowledge in science education within the national marine sanctuaries. Twenty-five of the publications she researched were related to understanding recreational boating impacts on coral and seagrass habitats.

$71,880 and $125,040. For a married couple or domestic partnership, the income range is between $71,880 and $166,720.

The county also set the monthly rent rates to the 120% area median income. With water, sewer and garbage pickup included, the new units are renting for $2,995 a month.

Rents are based on income as outlined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

An increase in the county’s median income last year led to a change in income limits and monthly rental rates.

“For this project, we knew the rent might be higher than what the market will bear,” County Administrator Christine Hurley wrote in an email to Keys Weekly. “But, because of the state law that passed for us to use these funds toward housing, we set the max income and max rent at what the law said.”

Hurley said they can legally charge less and are waiting to see where this heads in the market.

Ruiz joined the sanctuary in 2023, and during her virtual service, reviewed 50 papers related to human use and impacts in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS). She later created a system to document the relevant findings of research publications on human dimensions of resource management, a framework for recording information from literature reviews that other virtual volunteers and interns still use.

In the second summer of her internship, Ruiz joined the Mission: Iconic Reefs team, where she conducted an in-depth literature review on sea snail predation across Caribbean coral reefs and then created a public-facing social math resource, translating complex metrics into relatable visuals and storytelling.

“I am incredibly proud to work alongside volunteers like Bianca who give their time to support our national marine sanctuaries,” said Lindsey Crews, FKNMS science and outreach coordinator. “Bianca is an incredibly hard worker, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to recognize her contributions.”

“I am particularly interested in how anthropogenic activity can impact ecosystem dynamics and marine life in South Florida,” said Ruiz, “working alongside scientists and stakeholders to raise awareness of these impacts. Additionally, I hope to collaborate with anglers and divers to better understand how these ecosystems support their way of life and how they can play a role in restoration and conservation efforts within marine protected areas.”

The sanctuary has one full-time employee for every 105 square miles of protected water, so volunteers, including some who are certified as NOAA divers, play a vital role.

“Each year, I am humbled by how much value added our volunteers provide to the sanctuary to support the activity going on here,” said David Burke, acting superintendent. “It’s great to see they’re getting recognized at the national level for the efforts they put in.”

Volunteer opportunities remain, especially at the sanctuary’s EcoDiscovery Center in Key West. More information is available via email to elizabeth.trueblood@noaa.gov.

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Science and outreach coordinator Lindsey Crews, left,

HEY, TEACHER!

Upper Keys classrooms welcome new educators

EJIM McCARTHY jim@keysweekly.com

ager teachers are welcoming young pupils back for another year of school. Aug. 13 marked the first day in the classroom for students and some new teachers and staff leading the charge at Upper Keys schools. Teachers took a break from the classroom setup and instructional plans to answer some questions the Upper Keys Weekly posed regarding their backgrounds, teaching styles and hobbies.

Robert L. Sax, 9-12 band

Coral Shores High School

Where did you get your degree? I have a bachelor’s in jazz piano performance from Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts; a master’s in conducting: instrumental winds from the American Band College & Sam Houston Texas State.

How long have you lived in the Keys? For 43 years – I moved here to open a donut shop in 1982. Southern Maid Donut, a chain out of Garland, Texas. We were located in Tavernier in what was originally a Ranch House Restaurant. After we closed, it was a Scooters and is currently The Italian Food Company.

How would you describe your teaching style? Adaptive – I don’t know until the kids arrive what instrumentation or skill level I am working with. The biggest mistake I can make as a teacher is to assume pre-existing knowledge my students do not possess. So the best thing I can do is change constantly to adapt to the needs of the students and situation.

Do you have a special talent? I am a “cat whisperer.”

Natalie ‘Lexi’ Sosa-Ortiz, fourth-grade math

Key Largo School

Where did you get your degree? Bachelor’s degree from University of Florida; master’s degree from Florida International University.

How long have you lived in the Keys? I am beginning my third year of teaching in the beautiful Florida Keys, while commuting daily from Homestead.

How would you describe your teaching style? I would describe my teaching style as engaging, dynamic, fun and deeply meaningful. I strive to create a student-centered learning

environment where curiosity and collaboration are encouraged, mistakes are viewed as opportunities for growth, and mathematics feels accessible to all students. My approach involves thoroughly breaking down mathematics concepts at all grade levels while maintaining rigor and encouraging students to stretch their thinking.

What is your special talent that no one knows about? I have photographic memory, so I can recall any face I have ever encountered or quickly memorize long sequences of numbers.

What are your hobbies? I truly enjoy playing sports –basketball in particular. In my limited leisure time, I take pleasure in playing video and board games with my fiancé and friends. I also appreciate traveling and sightseeing, creating lasting memories with my loved ones.

Ms. Michelle Bennett, 11th-12th grade ELA

Coral Shores

Where did you get your degree? Tusculum University, Greeneville, Tennessee.

How long have you lived in the Keys? 20 years. How would you describe your teaching style? I teach with compassion and high expectations, balancing kindness and structure while maintaining a focused learning environment.

What is your special talent that no one knows about? My special talent is turning challenges into opportunities.

What are your hobbies? My hobbies include interior design, traveling to Europe to visit UNESCO world heritage sites and art museums.

Kari Hartlaub, middle school science

Treasure Village Montessori Charter School

Where did you get your degree? I graduated from University of South Carolina with a pre-medical science degree, and have since obtained five teaching certifications in the state of Florida: general science grades 5-9, biology grades 6-12, mathematics grades 5-9, elementary education grades K-6, and exceptional student education (ESE) grades K-12.

How long have you lived in the Keys? Almost six years — I moved here a few months before the Keys closed down during Covid, and I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. I love our community.

How would you describe your teaching style? I believe science is not just a subject — it’s a way of thinking, discovering and connecting with the world around us. You don’t need to wear a lab coat to be a scientist — science is everywhere and everyone uses it daily regardless of your career path. I want to make learning science fun and relatable for everyone.

What is your special talent that no one knows about? Only a few special students I met last year know that I have magical powers, which led them to nickname me the “Mystical Magical Calming Unicorn.” I hope I can use this talent in middle school.

What are your hobbies? I enjoy spending time with my new husband and two dogs, and I love everything that makes the Keys lifestyle so special – especially paddleboarding, boating, snorkeling, sunsets, fishing and exploring the nature and beauty of this area. I am also a huge college football fan — Go Gamecocks!

Ashten Huffman, ESE

Ocean Studies Charter School

Where did you get your degree? Florida International University.

How long have you lived in the Keys? 5 years.

How would you describe your teaching style? Supportive, collaborative, positive and encouraging.

What is your special talent that no one knows about? I can make gluten-free and dairy-free swaps that still taste amazing.

What are your hobbies? Spending time with my kids! Also, fishing, crossfit and cooking.

Krista V., ESE

Ocean Studies Charter School

Where did you get your degree? SUNY Albany (bachelor’s), Hofstra University (master’s) and Bank Street College of Education (literacy specialization).

How long have you lived in the Keys? Since summer 2025.

How would you describe your teaching style? I consider myself a strong advocate for students with special needs and design my instruction to be flexible and engaging for all learners.

What is your special talent that no one knows about? I have a talent for planning great trips.

What are your hobbies? I enjoy cooking, reading, water sports and traveling.

Brooke Parker, middle school ESE

Treasure Village Montessori

Where did you get your degree? Bachelor of arts in philosophy and religion from Bridgewater College. Master’s of education in secondary education from Liberty University.

How long have you lived in the Keys? One year.

How would you describe your teaching style? I teach the whole child from academics to social-emotional to athletics and whatever interests them. Learning is a life skill and a muscle we should all be exercising, but when we are interested in a topic or can relate the topic to an interest, that innate and intrinsic motivation is activated, which is when tangible successes are evident.

What is a special talent that no one knows about? I love baking homemade apple pie and cookies from scratch.

What are your hobbies? Sports, exercising, being with my family (on the boat, at the ballfield or at the pool).

Lauren Valdes, first grade

Treasure Village Montessori

Where did you get your degree? Florida International University. How long have you lived in the Keys? 10 years.

How would you describe your teaching style? Fun, encouraging, interactive and energetic.

What is your special talent that no one knows about? I grew up in California where I learned to surf and snowboard.

What are your hobbies? Spending time with my kids, boating, and camping with my family.

Nathan Collins, outboard marine service

Coral Shores High School

Where did you get your degree? University of Florida (bachelor’s in mechanical engineering); Central Georgia Tech (marine engine technology diploma). How long have you lived in the Keys? 12 years

How would you describe your teaching style? I like to relate my topic to the interest(s) of the student(s). I am new to CSHS and hope to develop a blend of demonstrator, facilitator and delegator.

What is your special talent that no one knows about? I can bend my thumb to touch my arm. I can also make a water-drop sound with my mouth.

What are your hobbies? Kayaking, snorkeling, boating, surfing, traveling, bicycling and nature walks.

SPECIAL TOURS HIGHLIGHT

HISTORIC DEEP-SEA EXPLORATION

Lecture delves into evolution of diving equipment

On Aug. 15, 1934, William Beebe and Otis Barton shattered records when they descended to 3,028 feet in their unpowered submersible, the Bathysphere. The History of Diving Museum will mark this event with guided tours through the museum’s exhibits, including a look at Barton’s original scale model.

The tours will take place on Saturday, Aug. 16 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The tours will feature a special highlight about Beebe, Barton and their team during the August 1934 dives. Included is the artwork created by illustrator Else Bostelmann based on Beebe’s descriptions of the creatures he saw in the deep.

The guided tours are included with admission, and there is no additional charge for members of the museum.

The History of Diving Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with guided tours taking place once a month. Tours run for about one hour. Private tours are also available upon request with at least two weeks’ notice.

On Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 7 p.m. the museum will host Mike Ward of Dive Lab Inc. as he presents “Modern Evolution of Diving Equipment.” Ward joined the Navy after high school and volunteered for submarine duty. He later attended 2nd Class Dive School and served on an Auxiliary Submarine Rescue Ship.

KEYS RESIDENTS CELEBRATE 65 YEARS OF SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION

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After five years, Ward decided to try civilian life and became a scuba instructor. He was soon back in the Navy, however, landing with the Navy Experimental Diving Unit in Panama City Beach. He continued to learn a variety of specialized skills and retired with 20 years of service.

Ward stayed active in the commercial diving community and eventually became a part of Dive Lab Inc., which helps to manage diving equipment and safety all around the world.

During the presentation, Ward will discuss his diving experiences, the mission of Dive Lab and its important testing and research development, as well as its contributions to commercial, military, scientific and recreational diving.

The museum will have extended hours on the night of the lecture, with the exhibits open until 6:45 p.m. The “Celebrating 20 Years!” featured exhibit explores what it took to create the world’s largest collection of diving equipment on public display, as well as how diving has evolved since the museum’s opening.

Those interested in attending the lecture either in-person or online via Zoom may visit divingmuseum.org to register. This session will also be recorded and posted to the HDM YouTube channel. This month’s Immerse Yourself sponsors are Jon Hazelbaker and Hammerhead Marine Services LLC.

Local residents gathered at the home of Jack Grove, author of “Fishes of the Galapagos,” to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF). The Tavernier party was one of 65 house parties around the world that joined the event. Local participants included representatives from the Surfrider Foundation of the Florida Keys, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Mote Marine Laboratory, Ecoventura, the History of Diving Museum and the East Pacific Corridor Alliance. The CDF supports scientific research in Galápagos and is the epicenter of fundamental studies on biodiversity, biogeography and species interactions. The objective of this gathering was to engender hope for biodiversity. BARBARA OVERTON/Contributed

CLEANUP COLLABORATION

Sheriff’s office, land authority remove debris

The Monroe County Land Authority land steward and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office recently teamed up to conduct cleanups across several protected hardwood hammock conservation properties in the Florida Keys, enhancing both the environment and quality of life for neighbors.

This effort addresses issues ranging from illegal dumping to abandoned homeless encampments in conservation areas. By removing debris and restoring the native landscape, the teams are helping to protect ecologically sensitive lands that play a vital role in the health of the Keys ecosystem.

“Conservation lands are community treasures, and it’s important that they’re maintained for ecological protection. We cannot thank the Sheriff’s Office enough for their participation in helping us with these efforts,” said assistant Monroe County land steward

Members of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and Monroe County Land Authority clean conservation property near the Arby’s in Key Largo. LAWRENCE LOPEZ/Monroe County Land Authority

Lawrence Lopez. “The work isn’t easy in the heat, humidity and mosquitoes, but it’s worth it to see these natural areas brought back to a cleaner, safer state.”

The land authority continues to acquire and manage properties that preserve critical habitats, protect water quality, and reduce development pressure in environmentally sensitive areas. The land steward regularly monitors these lands to ensure they remain healthy.

The History of Diving Museum in Islamorada will hold a special guided tour on Saturday, Aug. 16 to recognize William Beebe and Otis Barton’s descent some 3,028 feet in their unpowered submersible. DAVID GROSS/Keys

SHINY NEW JOB

Chamber gig won’t affect sanctuary (well, maybe besides Reef)

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.” Ladies, gentlemen, I come to you today with a heavy heart, and the distinct sense that I have been personally victimized by my own human mother, Nicole Navarro. Now, if you’ve been keeping up with this column, you know that I, Reef, have been the center of mom’s universe since day one. I am the fox who brought charm, wit and a certain je ne sais quoi to this sanctuary.

The reason people flock here, cameras in hand, hearts ready to melt. I am the brand. I am the draw. I am the reason the lights stay on.

So imagine my shock, my horror, my utter disbelief, when my mother announced that she had accepted a shiny new job as the executive director of the Ocean Reef Chamber of Commerce. Sounds fancy, right? Oh, it is. Too fancy, if you ask me. Because while this new gig comes with all the benefits, retirement plans and “long-term stability” a human could want … what it does not come with is more time for me.

“Oh, Reef,” she says, “Don’t be dramatic. I’ll still be here every morning and evening, and you sleep during the day anyway.” Excuse me? Yes, I do sleep during the day. And yes, I do scream if someone wakes me up for anything less than a frontpage feature. But that is not the point. The point is that I prefer my human exactly where she belongs,

on the property, within 10 feet of my enclosure, ready at a moment’s notice to bring me snacks or listen to my grievances about Isla’s behavior. And speaking of Isla, the tiny, ginger, chaos-goblin: do you know what’s going to happen now? With mom gone more often, that pintsized menace will think she runs the place. She’ll prance around in her baby fluff, winning over everyone and stealing the spotlight that is rightfully mine. I will not stand for this. I mean, I will stand for it because I’m lazy, but I will scream loudly about it from my corner bed.

I can already see it, mom coming home from her “very important meetings” smelling like catered lunches and freshly printed business cards, while I’ve been here all day, suffering in unimaginable comfort, with only snacks and naps to get me through. Let me be clear: I am not anti-job. If this “career advancement” thing makes mom happy, fine. But I feel it is my moral obligation to remind her, the Chamber of Commerce, and frankly the entire Florida Keys, that this sanctuary does not run on paperwork and networking events. It runs on me.

Anywho, if you feel sorry for me and want to send a condolence letter, you can do one better and buy a ticket to our upcoming fundraiser on the Key Largo Princess glass bottom boat happening Wednesday, Aug. 27. Head to pawsitivebeginnings.org/ events.

Until next time, Reef, over and out!

CHILDREN’S SHELTER RINGS IN 40 YEARS WITH FUNDRAISER

An evening of live music, dancing, buffet and ocean views to celebrate the Florida Keys Children’s Shelter’s 40th year will be held on Saturday, Aug. 16 at Island Grill in Islamorada. The Anchors of Hope Beach banquet begins at 7:30 p.m. and ends at 11:30 p.m. All proceeds from the event will provide safety, support and brighter futures for Keys kids. With residential and nonresidential programs, the shelter has helped and counseled thousands of children and families in their time of need since 1985. Scan the QR code for more information and to purchase tickets.

Man cited for possessing eel

Monroe County Sheriff’s marine deputy Nelson Sanchez responded to the Tavernier Creek Bridge at about 7:50 a.m. on Aug. 9 regarding a person bit by a fish — an eel. The man was not seriously injured. The angler with him, Rider Rojas, 66, of Miami, was in possession of the eel. He was issued a mandatory notice to appear in court for keeping marine life without a circulating live well. Both men were also warned they were fishing in a marked no-trespassing area.

AAA: gas prices see increase

Florida gas prices rose over the past week. The state average on Aug. 10 was $3.05 per gallon. That’s a 10cent increase from a week ago.

“Florida gas prices have fluctuated within the same 26-cent range for almost a year now,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA - The Auto Club Group. “Prices at the pump will continue to move in that range until there’s a significant change in oil prices or a major disruption — like a hurricane — impacts the supply chain.”

Proper hydration goes beyond ‘8 cups a day’

With large swaths of the country sizzling due to oppressive heat, many Americans are feeling parched. But just how much water will keep them

properly hydrated and healthy?

It depends, said Laura Acosta, a registered dietitian nutritionist and instructional associate professor with the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences food science and human nutrition department. Recommended daily water intake varies by age, gender, activity level and body size, she said. General public health guidelines recommend about 11 cups per day for women and about 15 cups per day for men. A more customized estimate based on body size can be reached by dividing one’s body weight in pounds by 15.

Get ad-free film and TV streaming

If streaming services are adding up and you don’t like being interrupted by ads, check out Kanopy, the streaming service that is free with a Monroe County Public Library card. Choose from over 30,000 documentaries, popular films, international films and learning videos, including selections from the Great Courses. The library has recently added two new collections with unlimited plays – British Film & Television and Kanopy Favorites. You also get unlimited plays with Kanopy Kids, a curated collection for young viewers. Watch online or on your device with the Kanopy app. More information, including how you can pre-register online for a library card and get started right away, is at keyslibraries.org/online.

Reef the fox. CONTRIBUTED

BRIEFLY

THE GREAT FLORIDA KEYS ROAD TRIP: MILE MARKER 0

The Great Florida Keys Road Trip comes to an end, not with a whimper, but a big Key West bang.

After crossing Cow Key Channel, the Overseas Highway name disappears and is replaced by a series of roads. It starts with a traffic light and two options: a left turn or a right turn. The left option follows South Roosevelt Boulevard and winds around the edge of the island, past the airport, Fort East Martello and the museum where the haunted Robert the Doll lives, Smathers Beach and ends at Bertha Street.

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.

The right option follows North Roosevelt Boulevard and the last mile or two of the highway’s path. North Roosevelt skirts the other side of the island until it becomes Truman Avenue, which, like the Overseas Highway, has been called a name or two.

According to J. Wills Burke’s fun book “The Streets of Key West,” it started as a rocky path hacked out of the island’s hammock as a way for General John M. Brannan and his Union troops to avoid the island’s Confederate sympathizers, of which there were many, during the Civil War years.

Its earliest version was known as Brannan Road. Locals called it Rocky Road for the same reason locals once called the Overseas Highway Old Bumpy; the islands are built atop an ancient system of barrier reefs covered by a thin layer of topsoil. In 1870, Brannan Road was identified as Military Road. As the island’s population grew, it became a metaphorical line of division between what is called Old Town today and the rest of the island.

Old Town is now the Key West Historic District and covers the western half of the island. Because of the road’s placement, Military Road became Division Street. On Nov. 16, 1948, Divi-

sion Street was renamed Truman Avenue to honor President Harry Truman’s many visits to the island. Truman Avenue cuts through the middle of the island and crosses Duval Street. One block beyond Duval is Whitehead Street. To find Mile Marker 0, turn right (if you’re coming from the east).

Before the much-anticipated green and white sign appears a few blocks away, there are several points of interest to note. The first is a lighthouse. There are nine lighthouses on and around the Florida Keys. Six iron lighthouses were built to mark dangerous tracts of coral along the Florida Reef: Fowey Rocks Lighthouse, Carysfort Reef Lighthouse, Alligator Reef Lighthouse, Sombrero Key Lighthouse, American Shoal Lighthouse and Sand Key Lighthouse. Each was placed in the Atlantic shallows miles offshore.

Two stand in the Dry Tortugas, about 70 miles southwest of Key West. One is on Loggerhead Key and the other is at Fort Jefferson on Garden Key. The last one is steps away from Whitehead Street.

The Key West Lighthouse is taller than it used to be. It stood 65 feet tall when it was first lit in 1825. After a hurricane destroyed the light in 1846, it was rebuilt. (The storm also devastated the Sand Key Lighthouse.) When it was again lit in 1848, it stood 50 feet tall. By 1894, Key West had grown up, both the buildings and the trees, and the lighthouse was raised another 20 feet.

Another thing that makes the Key West Lighthouse different from the others is that you can still climb the stairs, all 88 of them, to reach the top of the tower. The view might be the best in Key West. The lighthouse looms over Ernest Hemingway’s old house and the posse of six-toed cats that still call the property home.

Just ahead, at the corner of Southard Street, is the Green Parrot, one of the classic Key West bars that locals still flock to. It seems to have started as a grocery store owned by Antonio Sanchez in 1890. In the 1940s, it was a bar called the Brown Derby, a favorite air-conditioned haunt of the Navy. When the Navy left and the bar transitioned into the Green Parrot, the windows and the air conditioning were removed. Open windows, ceiling fans, and cold drinks are what’s

End of U.S. Highway 1 Mile Marker 0. DALE McDONALD COLLECTION/Florida Keys History Center

left. Little has changed about this local treasure, once deemed by Playboy Magazine one of the best bars in America.

The Green Parrot is kitty-corner to the Monroe County Courthouse, one of the few places in Key West that you do not want to visit. Well, not on official business. Between the sidewalk, the chickens and the buildings is a magnificent kapok tree. It is one of the most photographed trees on the island. Native to southern Mexico, South America and West Africa, the massive tree can grow to 200 feet tall, and as much as 13 feet in a single year. There are eight kapok trees in Key West. This one, thought to have been planted in 1905, is the oldest.

On the other side of Whitehead Street, just before Fleming Street, is the green and white sign marking the end of the highway, Mile Marker 0. There is more to the sign than there used to be. As the road’s significance has grown, so has the pole to which it is securely attached. The road just traveled is more than the Overseas Highway and U.S. 1. It has been designated a National Scenic Highway. In 2009, it was declared an All-American Road, one of about 30 in the country.

Taking a picture of the iconic Key West marker is a rite of passage. It is not the end of the adventure. One of my favorite things about Key West is that, unlike most of the rest of the island chain, it is by and large a walking town. It is nice to be able to go somewhere on vacation, park the car and not have to open the door again until it is time to slip inside, start the engine and drive back up the highway. Two recommendations. First, stay hydrated. Second, wear comfortable shoes.

1: Experienced Florida Keys angler MaryBeth Stanton, visiting from Ocala, holds a slammer mahi. MaryBeth and her husband, David, have been fishing with captain Galon Johnson for more than 10 years. 2: Austin and his wife hopped across the Gulf from Texas to the Florida Keys and found his luck on Go Time Charters with Johnson offshore. They caught some nice mahi offshore then made a pit stop on the reef on the way home for the hot snapper bite. 3: Colin traveled from Kentucky to chase the summertime tuna in Islamorada. He caught exactly what he wanted, a blackfin tuna.

GO TIME

Trips yield slammers and blackfin tunas

has been fishing his entire life, from freshwater rivers and lakes in Tennessee, to the crystal clear waters of the Florida Keys.

This past week we headed offshore for mahi. We also made a quick stop on the reef for snapper on the way back to the dock. We’ve focused on looking for birds working, sight fishing for mahi using live pilchards and an Islamorada Flyer lure.

At the beginning of the season, we had a ton of schoolies, and as we reached the middle, more of the larger dolphins showed up. We pulled in some nice gaffers and a couple of slammers.

Working around the mahi, there have also been some nice size blackfin tunas. It’s been a great season so far, God is good!

FISH TIP

Seeing birds can be a good indicator of where to fish.

CONDITIONS

Winds ranging 9 to 15 knots with seas 1 to 1.5 feet through the upcoming weekend. Expect sunny to partly sunny conditions with a 35% chance of rain on Sunday, Aug. 17.

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TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN MAKES COLLEGE A REALITY

Mentorship program provides scholarships for qualified students

Take Stock in Children of Monroe County (TSIC) is accepting scholarship applications.

Students in grades 6 through 9 who meet the income and academic guidelines are encouraged to apply.

Take Stock in Children is a college and career readiness program that provides a volunteer mentor to each student and a Florida Prepaid college tuition scholarship upon graduation.

Candidates for the scholarship must have a minimum 2.0 grade point average, have earned As, Bs and Cs, and have good attendance and good behavior during previous years.

Additionally, the parent(s) or guardian(s) of the Take Stock candidate may not have an annual household income that exceeds the eligibility guidelines set by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation and Take Stock in Children.

“For over 20 years, Take Stock in Children has changed lives in Monroe County by providing a pathway to post-secondary education and success,” said Chuck Licis-Masson, executive director of the Monroe County Education Foundation.

Take Stock scholars meet with their mentor each week for 30 minutes during the school year. They participate in college and career readiness workshops, and receive regular educational and career coaching from a Take Stock college readiness coach.

"Whether their goal is to earn an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, or an industry certificate,” Licis-Masson said, “our team of TSIC success coaches and

Take Stock scholar Aniya Gunn, right, and mentor William Jones share a moment of triumph at TSIC’s 2025 graduation. ROSS SMITH/Keys Weekly

mentors along with their teachers and parents help guide and motivate the TSIC scholars towards their dream of attending the Florida college, university, or technical college or their choice.”

More information is at www.monroecountyedfound.com, or from these Take Stock team members:

Lower Keys: Orlinda Lorente Vento, 305-293-1549 ext. 53303, or Angela Ewing, 305-296-5628 ext. 65441.

Marathon: Traci WittenwilerDriscoll, 305-289-2480 ext. 55418.

Upper Keys: Autumn Hager, 305453-1255 ext. 57412.

– Contributed

SHELF HELP

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

What: “The Last Sunrise” by Anna Todd

Why: The cover of this book promised a nice summer read in a paradisiacal setting, and Anna Todd did not disappoint. Oriah (Ry) Pera is a young adult whose health journey has delayed her coming-of-age story. When she has the opportunity to spend the summer in Mallorca, Spain, with her mother, she dives in headfirst and quickly settles into the island life and a boyfriend. It is a summer of both firsts and lasts, and the reader experiences the adventures alongside Ry. Not usually drawn to light romance novels, I appreciate that the author provides good characters and story arcs while deftly handling complicated topics such as grief and depression.

And now I’m seriously craving paella!

Where: You can borrow this as a large print book from the Monroe County Public Library.

How: You can request books, including e-books and e-audiobooks, by logging in to your account at keyslibraries.org. If you don’t have a card, you can visit your local branch or register online to get one. Questions? info@keyslibraries.org

Recommended by: Cindy Scofield, library associate, Key Largo library branch See previous recommendations at keyslibraries.org/postshelf-help.

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

What: “A Star Is Born” (1954)

Why: When Judy Garland lost Best Actress at the Oscars for this role, Groucho Marx famously quipped it was the biggest robbery since Brink’s. That statement is no exaggeration. This second of no fewer than four versions of this story is arguably the best one, mainly due to the powerhouse that is Garland. She takes big swings between comedy and tragedy and marries them together with her signature belting voice. The film was infamously edited down from three hours to two-and-a-half (possibly costing her the Oscar). The original cut is presented almost completely intact here, save for five minutes of footage that could not be recovered. See it and marvel at how relevant this story remains today. Where: This film is available on Kanopy, the library’s streaming app.

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

Recommended by: Kelvin Cedeño, library assistant, Islamorada library.

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

Will Campbell President

NEWS OF THE WEIRD

A zoo in northern Denmark has made an unsettling request of pet owners in Aalborg, the Associated Press reported. In a July 31 Facebook post, the zoo suggested, “If you have an animal that has to leave here for various reasons, feel free to donate it to us.” Not for a domestic pet display, mind you. The zoo is planning to “gently euthanize” the donated animals and feed them to its predators. Zoo officials said they’re trying to mimic the natural food chain, calling out specifically guinea pigs, rabbits and chickens as preferred donations. “That way, nothing goes to waste — and we ensure natural behavior, nutrition and well-being of our predators,” the post read.

Adam Dailies

In The Bleachers

Brevity

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS

Doc Holliday (1851-1887), gambler; David Crosby (1941-2023), singer-songwriter; Steve Martin (1945- ), actor/writer/musician; Danielle Steel (1947- ), novelist; Gary Larson (1950- ), cartoonist; James Horner (1953-2015), composer; Rusty Wallace (1956- ), race car driver; Earvin “Magic” Johnson (1959- ), basketball player/ businessman; Halle Berry (1966- ), actress; Mila Kunis (1983- ), actress; Tim Tebow (1987- ), athlete/sportscaster.

In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act, guaranteeing income for retirees and the unemployed.

In 1945, President Harry S. Truman announced Japan’s unconditional surrender and the end of World War II.

In 2003, 50 million people in the northeastern United States and Ontario, Canada, lost power in one of the largest blackouts in history.

Brevity

Nancy Dailies

Founded by Betty Debnam

At the Museum

Whether with your family or on a school field trip, you probably have visited a museum. These destinations have so much to explore! This week, The Mini Page learns more about museums and how to make the most of your visits.

WHAT IS A MUSEUM?

There are many different kinds of museums. In general, a museum is a building where objects of lasting interest or value are displayed.

“Museum” comes from the Latin word meaning “a place for the Muses, for the study of special arts and sciences.” The Muses were the nine Greek goddesses of the arts and sciences.

VISITING A MUSEUM

• Take it easy. Museum visiting is fun, but it can be tiring and overwhelming. Bite off a little bit at a time.

• Dress comfortably. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes. You will be doing a lot of standing and walking.

• Learn something about what you will see be-

fore you go. Read a book or guide.

• Stop at the information desk. Pick up a map and exhibit information. Also, find out where restrooms, restaurants, drinking fountains and museum shops are.

• Together with your family, decide what to see. Parents and kids each could choose a few things.

• Decide how long the visit should last. One expert thinks that a young kid’s visit should not be more than 30 minutes. Older kids might stay up to two hours.

• Plan a route. This way you can see the most in the least time.

• Give yourself many breaks. Stop for a snack, or go sit outside and talk about what you’ve just seen. Then go back in refreshed.

• Mix looking at museum displays with hands-on activities. Many museums have areas where visitors can touch certain exhibits.

Museums may also have special shows, workshops or storytelling times, along with interactive exhibits.

The greatest thing about museums is that they’re everywhere! You can find museums in the smallest of towns and the largest of cities — maybe even right around the corner from your home.

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

BREAKS, COURTEOUS, DISPLAY, EXPLORE, GALLERY, GUIDE, INTERACTIVE, MUSE, MUSEUM, OBJECTS, RULES, SELFIE, SMITHSONIAN, STORYTELLER, THOUGHTFUL, VALUE, VISIT, VOICE.

BE A THOUGHTFUL VISITOR

You can help make the museum trip a happy visit for other people, too. Here are some tips for being a courteous tourist.

• Don’t horse around or try to take selfies with the displays. Leave your phone in your pocket and give your attention to the exhibits.

• Pick up litter. Take care of the museum property.

• Keep your hands in your pockets or to yourself. Many areas of a museum will be strictly hands-off.

• Pay attention to the rules and listen to the directions given by museum and tour guides.

• Wait your turn in line patiently.

• Keep your voice down inside the museum and other public places.

• Thank the tour guides.

• Be courteous to tourists from other countries.

• Respect rules about using your cellphone.

TODAY’S QUOTE

On the Web:

• flickr.com/groups/smithy/

• si.edu/about/history

At the library:

• “Simone Visits the Museum” by Dr. Kelsi Bracmort

ECO NOTE

India’s Asiatic lion population has grown by more than a third in five years, reaching 891 animals, according to a new government census. Once widespread across the Middle East and India, the lions now exist only in Gujarat’s Gir forest, where decades of conservation work have helped the species recover from a low of only 20 individuals in 1913. Despite the success, conservationists warn that having all the lions in one location increases their vulnerability to disease, natural disasters and genetic inbreeding.

The Mini Page® © 2025 Andrews McMeel Syndication

Mini Fact: The Smithsonian Castle in Washington, D.C., once held all the museum displays. Today it is the headquarters of the Smithsonian.

photo by

Richard Gillin

The Gallery of Maps is in the Vatican Museums in Rome, Italy. In 2023, more than 6.7 million people visited the Vatican

Warm Banana Dessert Topping

You’ll need:

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 tablespoons shredded coconut

What to do:

• 2 medium bananas, sliced

• 1 tablespoon sliced almonds (optional)

• Vanilla ice cream

1. Melt butter over medium heat in small pan. Stir in brown sugar and vanilla. Cook on medium to low heat briefly until well-blended.

2. Add coconut and sliced bananas. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until bananas are completely coated with sugar mixture.

3. Add sliced almonds if desired, then pour over vanilla ice cream. Makes 2 servings.

* You’ll need an adult’s help with this recipe.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS

George M. Cohan (1878-1942), songwriter/entertainer; Franz Kafka (1883-1924), author; Dave Ba y (1947- ), author/journalist; Montel Wi iams (1956- ), TV personality; Tom Cruise (1962- ), actor; Thomas Gibson (1962- ), actor; Yeardley Smith (1964- ), actre ; Co ie Nielsen (1965- ), actre ; Brian Cashman (1967- ), baseba execu ve; T mu Sela e (1970- ), hockey player; Patrick Wilson (1973- ), actor; Olivia Mu (1980- ), actre ; Chris Jones (1994- ), f tba player.

TODAY’S FACT

The New York mes reported in 1945 that an es mated 2 mi ion people fl ded New York City’s mes Square fo owing the a ouncement of the Japanese su ender in World War .

TODAY’S SPORTS

In 2007, Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox was ejected from his 132nd major league game, passing the record previously set by John McGraw. Cox retired in 2010 with 158 regular season and three postseason ejections in his career.

TODAY’S NUMBER

$47.5 million -- price paid by pop legend Michael Jackson when he purchased the company that owned the publishing rights to the majority of the Beatles’ catalog (251 compositions) on this day in 1985.

– Ken Follett, "Fall of Giants"

FICTITIOUS NAME

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Sundek of the Keys located at 616 East Avenue J, Grand Prairie, TX 75050, intends to register the said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, FL.

By: Sundek National Accounts

Publish: August 14, 2025

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Lien Sale

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described as blow to enforce a lien imposed on said property under the Florida Self Storage Facilities Act Statues (section 83.801-83.809) The undersigned will sell online by competitive bidding on August 29th, 2025, at 10:30am.

446 - Jennifer Davis - Personal Property

OP1 - Holly Tracker-Personal Property

OP49, OP74 - Daniel AdlerPersonal Property

Will be auctioned online by Storage Treasures via website at storagetreasures.com. All purchased items are sold as is. Items are located at Big Pine Storage at 30677 Overseas Highway Big Pine Key, Florida 33043 and must be collected within 72 hours of auction.

Publish: August 14 & 21, 2025

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

UPPER KEYS PROBATE

DIVISION CASE NO.: 25-CP-000303-P

IN RE: ESTATE OF DONALD S. BRIGHT, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of DONALD S. BRIGHT, deceased, whose date of death was February 16, 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.

The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes.

ALL 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: August 14, 2025.

Personal Representative: Patricia M. Bright 508 W. Wilson Creek Dr. Trent Woods, N.C. 28562

Attorney for Personal Representative: Victoria Miranda, Esq. Florida Bar No. #1015363 HERSHOFF, LUPINO & YAGEL, LLP 88539 Overseas Highway Tavernier, FL 33070 VMiranda@hlylaw.com –Primary kvilchez@hlylaw.comSecondary Publish: August 14 & 21, 2025

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 25-CP-278-K IN RE: ESTATE OF CELESTE YSABEL RUSSELL Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Celeste Ysabel Russell, deceased, whose date of death was April 6, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.

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: August 14, 2025.

Personal Representative: Sonja Russell Gates 1213 14th Street, Lot 261

Key West, Florida 33040

Attorney for Personal Representative: Gregory D. Davila, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 886998 Law Office of Gregory D. Davila, P.A. 1111 12th Street, Suite 411 Key West, Florida 33040

Telephone: (305) 293-8554

Fax: (305) 294-9913

E-Mail: E-Filing@ keywestlawoffice.com

Secondary E-Mail: gdavila@ keywestlawoffice.com

Publish: August 14 & 21, 2025

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IN THE CIRCIIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY CASE NO: 2025-CA-877-P

JUDGE: JAMES MORGAN IN RE: FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS: A 2015 Gray Lexus RX350 SUV, VIN: 2T2ZK1BA7FC194338, FL Tag# NQUJ62, herein “Subject Vehicle” NOTICE OF ACTION

The Monroe County Tourist Development Council has funding available to governmental entities and non-profit organizations for capital projects for a second round for only District II (from city limits of Key West to west end of Seven Mile Bridge) and District V (from Mile Marker 90.940 to the Dade/Monroe County Line and any portions of mainland Monroe County).

The project/facility must have the primary purpose of promoting tourism and must fall into one of the following categories:

Convention Center, Sports Stadium, Sports Arena, Coliseum, Auditorium, Aquarium, Museum, Zoological Park, Nature Center, Fishing Pier, Beach or Beach Park Facility, Channel, Estuary, or Lagoon, Public Facilities in Accordance with Conditions set forth in the Florida Statutes.

The deadline for receipt of applications is 5:00 p.m. on August 27, 2025, and applications must be downloaded from the County’s Bonfire platform. For more information, please email maxine@fla-keys.com.

July 31 and August 7, 14 & 21, 2025. The Weekly Newspapers

TO: Antonio Alvarez, and ALL PARTIES HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN the Subject Vehicle. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act has been filed by Richard A. Ramsay, Sheriff of Monroe County, on August 8, 2025, in Monroe County, Florida, and you are required to serve a copy of your answer asserting any affirmative defenses with the Clerk of this Court and Petitioner's attorney, CHRISTINA CORY, ESQ., at MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, 5525 College Road, Key West, FL 33040, on or before 30 days after first publication; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.

Publish: August 14 & 21, 2025

The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 25-DR-805-M RICARDO HERRERA TORRES, Petitioner, and ADIANES GOMEZ, Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT)

TO: ADIANES GOMEZ RESPONDENT’S LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: UNKNOWN YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Ricardo Herrera Torres, whose address is 240 Sombrero Beach Road, Apt. D8, Marathon, FL 33050 on or before September 7, 2025, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: NONE Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

Dated: July 29, 2025

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

By: Leslie Rodriguez

Deputy Clerk

Publish: August 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2025

The Weekly Newspapers

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 greathave svc. records from 89k miles, A/C works. REDUCED to $3000OBO Bring an offer! Located in Marathon. Call Evan 305-417-0169 SOLD!!!

PLACE YOUR AUTO FOR SALE AD HERE. $25/week for up to 5 lines of copy! Call 305-417-0871 or email Anneke@ KeysWeekly.com

BOATS FOR SALE

17' Montauk Whaler, 90hp Yamaha-50 hours only, GPS, Depth Finder, Radio, Aluminum Trailer, excellent condition. Located in Marathon. $11,000 OBO 305-849-5793 SOLD IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS!!!

PLACE YOUR BOAT FOR SALE AD HERE. $25/week for up to 5 lines of copy! Call 305-417-0871 or email Anneke@ KeysWeekly.com

BOAT SLIP FOR RENT

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

PLACE YOUR BOAT SLIP FOR RENT AD HERE. $25/week for up to 5 lines of copy! Call 305-417-0871 or email Anneke@ KeysWeekly.com

BUSINESS

OPPORTUNITY

OPPORTUNITY

FOR SALE: Charter Boat Business & Equipment for sale. Located in Marathon, Florida. CALL 305-240-3270

EMPLOYMENT

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

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/

Handyman needed for residence in Marathon. Call:305-395-0478 bbrayman@proton.me

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, 9:30am-7pm 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.

PLACE YOUR EMPLOYMENT AD HERE. $25/week for up to 5 lines of copy! Call 305-417-0871 or email Anneke@ KeysWeekly.com

UNFURNISHED 2/2 HOUSE FOR RENT ON CANAL, MM27, Ramrod Key, recently refurbished and painted, w/d, utilities paid by owner, $3000/ month, security negotiable, fenced yard, available now. Pete 786-649-9833 or pprm1119@aol.com

3BR/3BA fully furnished home for rent in Marathon. Available now. REDUCED to $3,300/mo. 618-559-9143

2BR/1BA house for rent in Marathon. Completely remodeled. All appliances. No pets. $2700/mo for 2+ ppl.$2,500/mo if less, incl. electric only. F/L/S Dock available for sep. fee. 305-610-8002

Studio House with Queen size bed available in Marathon. Bedroom/livingroom/ kitchen all sep rooms. Furnished & appliances, newly renovated. No pets. $1,299 + utilities F/L/S 305-610-8002

2BR/1BA with outdoor patio for rent in Marathon. $2,100/month F/L/S Taking applications. 305-849-5793 RENTED IN LESS THAN ONE WEEK!!!

Furnished Studio Apt. for rent in Marathon. 1 person only. No smoking. No pets. $1,100/ month incl. water and electric. 305-743-9876 RENTED IN LESS THAN THREE WEEKS!!!

PLACE YOUR HOUSING FOR RENT AD HERE. $25/week for up to 5 lines of copy! Call 305-417-0871 or email Anneke@ KeysWeekly.com

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

HOUSING FOR RENT

RV FOR SALE

5th Wheel 27' Forest River Travel Trailer For Sale. Located in Key West. $9,500 OBO 305-848-7070

PLACE YOUR RV FOR SALE AD HERE. $25/ week for up to 5 lines of copy! Call 305-4170871 or email Anneke@ KeysWeekly.com

VACATION RENTAL

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

YARD SALES

PLACE YOUR YARD SALE AD HERE. $25/ week for up to 5 lines of copy! Call 305-4170871 or email Anneke@ KeysWeekly.com

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

OPERATOR/MAINTAINER

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.

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.

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

ELECTRICAL PROJECT ENGINEER

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

For more information, including job duties and required qualifications, and to apply for the job, please visit their website at www.KeysEnergy.com.

KEYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KEYS promotes a Drug-Free Workplace.

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

PART-TIME POSITION CODE

ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

The Part-Time Code Enforcement O cer is responsible for enforcing municipal codes and ordinances related to property maintenance, zoning, signage, public nuisances, rentals, and other related regulations. The O cer seeks to obtain compliance with City codes through citations or warning notices while assuring due process to violators. This position involves conducting eld inspections, responding to complaints, and ensuring compliance to maintain the health, safety, and appearance of the community.

Salary: Competitive Salary

Quali cations: High school diplomas or equivalent and a valid Florida drivers license. Prior experience in code enforcement, law enforcement, or a related regulatory eld is desirable but not required. Ability to interpret and apply city codes, ordinances, and regulations; strong communication and con ict resolution skills; ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement; experience using computer software and applications; active position including standing/walking/bending/kneeling/crouching throughout the day in varying climate conditions.

Application forms can be found at www.keycolonybeach.net; see “I WANT TO” then “APPLY FOR A JOB.”

Equal Opportunity Employer

Submit resume and application by mail or in-person to: City of Key Colony Beach

Attn.: City Clerk

P.O. Box 510141

Key Colony Beach, FL 33051 Or email Cityclerk@keycolonybeach.net

SUNSET GRILLE NOW HIRING

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!

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

Interior Designer

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

Warehouse Receiver

Responsible for receiving, inspecting, and processing incoming shipments in a timely and accurate manner. This role ensures that all materials and products are accounted for, properly labeled, and stored in the correct locations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Project Foreman

For complete details and to apply, please visit: DAsignSource.com/careers

wants you to join their team!

RETAIL GIFT SHOP ASSOCIATE

Full-time. $19/hour to start.

EMAIL resume to: TurtleHospital@TurtleHospital.org APPLY in person: 2396 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL

Join our team! Full and part-time Educational Program Guides/ Gift Shop Sales. Public speaking & retail sales experience helpful. $19/hour to start. Send resume to: turtlehospital@turtlehospital.org

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)

EDUCATION PROGRAM HOST (Full-Time, Permanent)

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

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

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc. IS HIRING!

JOIN A HIGHLY EFFECTIVE NON-PROFIT HELPING PEOPLE COPE AND CHANGE FOR 52 YEARS!

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

KEY LARGO

Behavioral Health Therapist (CAT)

Behavioral Health Therapist (Children)

KEY WEST

Case Manager (Children, Adult) (FT) Prevention Specialist Advocate

MARATHON

Advocate Care Coordinator (PT)

Driver (CDL not required) (PT)

RN/Licensed Practical Nurse (FT,PT)

*Support Worker (Assisted Living) (PT)

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

*Night Monitor (Assisted Living - Free Housing)

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

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

Apply at guidancecarecenter.org - Get Involved/ Join our team/Job Opportunities/location/zip

DUI FRONT DESK CLERK & EVALUATOR/INSTRUCTOR

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

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

DUI instructors and evaluators: 2 days a week, Bachelors or Masters degree in substance abuse eld required. Of ce located in Marathon. Contact Marcia at 305-704-0117.

MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE

We

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

- Medical Assistant, LPN, EMT or Paramedic, Primary Care Marathon, $5k Bonus

MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE KEY WEST

- Radiation Therapist, $12k Bonus

- Pool Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA-C), Medical Oncology, Per Diem

TAVERNIER MARINERS HOSPITAL

- Cook, Dietary

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

- Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

- ED Team Coordinator 1, Emergency Department

- AC Mechanic-Licensed

- Manager Imaging Services

- Pool Medical Technologist

- Pool Registered Nurse, Cardiac Rehab

- Patient Access Associate, $1k Bonus

- Patient Scheduler 2, Radiology, PT

- MC Multi-Modality Imaging Tech, CT Scan, $50k Bonus

- Patient Financial Associate, Patient Access, $1k Bonus

- Registered Nurse, ICU, $15k Bonus

- Registered Nurse, ICU, PT

- Registered Nurse, PACU, Per Diem

MARATHON FISHERMEN’S COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

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

- Pool Pharmacy Tech 2

- Pool Occupational Therapist

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

- Sr. Phlebotomist

- Security Officer, FT

- Patient Financial Associate, $1k Bonus

- ED Team Coordinator, Emergency Department

- Inventory Control Administrator, Keys/Marathon Supply Chain

- MC Multi-Modality Imaging Tech 2, (MRI & X Ray), Radiology, $50k Bonus

- Patient Care Nurse Supervisor, PT, Nights

- Registered Nurse, Oncology, PT

- Registered Nurse, Surgery, $15k Bonus

FACILITY MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR – FULL TIME WITH BENEFITS.

40 hours per week at the Keys Marine Laboratory (KML), Layton, Florida.

KML supports research and academic programs conducted by universities/colleges throughout Florida, the US, and internationally. Duties include all facility maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment (e.g. janitorial, preventive, repair).

To apply for this opening visit: Careers@USF and search for Job ID 41130.

MARINA CASHIER

Looking for a friendly, dependable team member who can handle a busy retail environment with a great a itude. Customer service experience and willingness to learn our sales system is ideal. Duties include assisting customers, restocking, placing orders, and keeping the store clean and organized.

This is an hourly position with pay based on experience. Flexible hours with a consistent weekly schedule. Morning and a ernoon shi s available.

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