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Bettors are ready to spend some serious money ahead of the NFL season. According to a report by ESPN, bettors are expected to wager $30 billion on the league this season with legal sports books across the country, compared to an estimated $27.5 billion last year. Florida and 37 other states plus the District of Columbia have legal betting markets.
Bud N’ Mary’s Fishing Marina owner and avid fisherman Richard Stanczyk is being inducted into the International Game Fish Association Hall of Fame on Saturday, Sept. 6. See page 10. FILE PHOTO
BOY AIRLIFTED AFTER HE WAS BITTEN BY SHARK
JIM McCARTHY jim@keysweekly.com
Aboy is recovering at a Miami hospital after he was bitten by a shark off Key Largo on Sept. 1.
According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s office, the 8-year-old boy was snorkeling on the oceanside at Horseshoe Reef when he was bitten in the leg at 3:24 p.m. A local com-
mercial diving vessel was nearby and rendered aid by applying a tourniquet.
The boy was airlifted by Trauma Star to Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami.
“Last I heard he’s doing better and made it through surgery,” Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay said. “He still has his leg, which is great. We were worried about his leg.”
FEDERAL JURY AWARDS NEARLY $243 MILLION IN 2019 KEY LARGO CRASH CAUSED BY TESLA VEHICLE
Company owned by Elon Musk appealing verdict
JIM McCARTHY jim@keysweekly.com
Afederal grand jury in early August found Tesla responsible for an April 25, 2019 crash in which a Model S crashed into a couple standing by their SUV as they watched the stars.
The incident occurred at the Tintersection of Card Sound Road and County Road 905 in Key Largo. The driver, identified as George McGee, crashed his Tesla vehicle into the couple’s SUV at 60 mph after he dropped his cellphone and believed the vehicle’s Autopilot feature would protect him if something was in front.
Naibel Benavides Leon was killed as a result of the crash. She was 22. Her boyfriend, Dillon Angulo, was severely injured.
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Action was brought against Tesla by the families in Miami-Dade Circuit Court in April 2021. A liability action lawsuit was filed in federal court in August 2022.
The case finally reached the jury in a Miami courtroom in late July. The
plaintiffs’ attorney, Brett Schreiber, stated Tesla conducted a “misinformation campaign” that exaggerated how Tesla Autopilot works, causing drivers to become complacent.
Ultimately, the jury placed 33% blame on the failure of Tesla’s Autopilot driver assist technology and ordered the company to pay $200 million punitive damages and $42.5 million in compensatory damages. McGee, too, was found responsible. A separate case between the families and McGee was settled.
Tesla’s lawyers disagreed with the verdict by the jury, however, and are appealing after they said the Model S had no design defects and that it was the driver’s fault. The appeal was filed Aug. 29.
The case also brought explosive claims in court by lawyers for the family of the deceased woman, Benavides Leon, and Angulo that Tesla either hid or lost key evidence, including data and video recorded just seconds before
the accident. That was until a hacker managed to dig up the data Tesla said it didn’t have, according to a report by the Washington Post.
Per Tesla’s appeal, blame should be on the driver, and imposing liability on the technology, in this case the Autopilot feature, “will only deter innovation, confound consumer expectations, and lead manufacturers to abandon safety enhancements for fear of being subjected to large punishments when a driver misuses their product.”
Trauma Star. FILE PHOTO
TOURNAMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Captains & Angler’s Kick Off Party
Friday | Sept. 26 | 5:30 PM
Doc’s Diner, 99696 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL
Dinner and Awards Banquet
Sunday | Sept. 28 | 6:30 PM
Elks Lodge, 92600 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, FL
Bill Van Campen
ISLAMORADA PROPERTY CONUNDRUMS
Community expresses vision for Island Silver & Spice land, former church building
JIM McCARTHY jim@keysweekly.com
Since 2021, more than $8 million was doled out by past councils to buy properties in the village. A detailed plan showing what they could become has been lacking since the acquisitions.
Conversations over the properties potentials were kickstarted by Village Manager Ron Saunders not long after he arrived in April; it was then revisited during budget talks last month. In May, Saunders published a list showing all properties under the village’s ownership. It spanned from conservation lands outside Islamorada’s boundaries in the Lower Keys to several properties past councils agreed to acquire, including purchases in 2021 for the Machado properties on Plantation Key, at $1.8 million, and the Island Silver & Spice property on Upper Matecumbe Key for $2.75 million.
In May 2024, the council voted 3-1 to buy the Island Community Church property for $3.9 million. Formerly the Cineamorada Theater, Island Community Church acquired the property in 1974. In 2024, a growing congregation led church officials to begin plans to move services to property they own in the former Island Christian School building at 83400 Overseas Highway. The church leased the building for more than a year while the new location was renovated.
if it has a specific need that could be fulfilled with the building. For instance, she asked if the public works department could relocate their trucks and equipment currently sitting at Founders Park and Green Turtle Hammock Preserve to the property.
“I would be curious to know what stakeholders outside of this group who represent segments of the community who need things, does the chamber have ideas, do the youth groups need anything?” she said.
Saunders noted budget discussions yielded desires for a lesser financial burden on property taxpayers and a tax rate of 2.65 mills, or $265 per $100,000 of a property’s assessed value. In doing so, Saunders said the village will draw down funds from various sources.
“That’s not a good position to be in, especially in storm season,” Saunders said. “I didn’t want to recommend the council raise property taxes. … People said they didn’t want to see it raised.
the property to help balance the budget would be the “absolutely wrong way to go.”
Lower Matecumbe Key resident Sue Miller said the three properties were bought for the specific purpose of preventing another potential buyer from acquiring and developing them into something the village didn’t want. She noted the former Island Silver & Spice property could be a community center that could host farmers markets, entertainment and other activities.
Resident Paula Friedman said the Island Silver & Spice property could mirror what was the Wynwood Yard in Miami, in addition to some parking for vehicles and dropoffs via Freebee.
The congregation recently moved to the new facility and the keys to the former church property are in village hands. So are the utility bills.
During a budget workshop last month, Saunders suggested selling the former church property to recoup funds and boost reserves for hurricane cleanup and land acquisition. Saunders was preparing an agenda item at a Sept. 9 meeting for council to mull a possible zoning change of the property from public center to highway commercial, which could increase allowable uses and market value, as well as putting it up for sale.
Saunders ultimately decided to postpone placing the item on the agenda following public comment at the Aug. 27 workshop.
Decisions over the former church building, as well as the Island Silver & Spice and Machado properties, are ultimately up to the council. The Aug. 27 workshop, however, let residents voice input on their desires for the properties. All council members were either in attendance for the meeting at the Founders Park Community Center or listening online.
Former councilwoman Elizabeth Jolin sat on the council during the church purchase. She recused herself from the vote because she worked for the broker who sold the property. During the workshop, she said the village should consider
If we could sell the church for what we paid for at least, it would be not to spend something else. It would be to replenish fund balances.”
Beth Kamenstein said the former church building could be a “beautiful theater.” She also said there’s opportunities for housing.
“It would be a really great conversation for our community to have,” she said.
As for the former Island Silver & Spice property, resident Joe Wischmeier said there was previous discussion about constructing workforce housing. He said selling
“It was food trucks with tents down the center and long communal tables where you would sit and talk to people across from you and talk to people next to you,” she said. I think that could bring some revenue in until what it is we want to permanently do with that space.”
Planning director Jennifer DeBoisbriand said the Machado properties at MM 88.6 are strictly for workforce-affordable housing, per village council resolution.
“That’s not to say the council couldn’t reconsider the resolution and make a different change. As it stands right now, that’s the restriction,” she said.
Saunders noted the village isn’t intending to sell the Machado lots or the Island Silver & Spice property. More discussion on the properties is expected in the months ahead.
The former Island Silver & Spice property on Upper Matecumbe Key. FILE PHOTO
The former Island Community Church property was purchased by the village for $3.9 million in May 2024.
Village of Islands Meeting Schedule September 2025
Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held at the Founders Park Community Center, 87000 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada
FWC officer Jerry Begera and Monroe County Sheriff’s deputy Jason Farr display the lobsters caught out of season during a resource check on Indian Key Fill in Islamorada on Aug. 3. FWC/Contributed Scan here to view the full meeting
DAVIE MAN GETS JAIL FOR LOBSTER POACHING IN ISLAMORADA
ADavie man will go to jail after he was charged for snatching lobsters out of season, according to the Monroe County State Attorney’s Office.
On Aug. 3, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officer Jerry Begera and Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputy Jason Farr arrested Davie resident Marcos Hernandez Gregorio after discovering a large quantity of illegally harvested spiny lobster and other out-of-season species in Monroe County waters.
Law enforcement saw Gregorio in the water near Islamorada’s Indian Key Fill using equipment commonly associated with lobster harvesting, despite the fact lobster season had already closed. Upon inspection, officers discovered he was in possession of multiple undersized lobsters, along with other species taken out of season and by illegal meth-
ods. Officers found two coolers containing 53 spiny lobsters, two speared spiny lobsters, one whole stone crab, a stone crab claw, and a speared, undersized mangrove snapper.
Gregorio was taken into custody and transported to Plantation Key Jail.
On Aug. 20, Gregorio pleaded no contest before County Judge Sharon Hamilton and was adjudicated guilty on all charges. He was sentenced to 100 days in jail and ordered to pay court costs and fines. The case was prosecuted by Assistant State Attorney Nick Gastesi.
“This was a deliberate violation of Florida’s fishery laws,” said State Attorney Dennis Ward. “FWC and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office acted quickly to protect our marine resources, which are vital to our environment and economy.”
— Keys Weekly staff report
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• If you suspect a fraudulent property rental, you may report it on our hotline at 1-855-422-4540.
• Our o ce received the 2025 Legacy Award in Financial Operations for the third year in a row. We also achieved a Certificate of Merit for another perfect audit.
Florida Keys FISH REPORT
REELIN’ DOLPHIN
Lorelei Cabana Bar wins Florida Boy’s third fish tournament
Fifty-four bar and restaurant employees headed to Long Key on Aug. 17 for the kickoff of Florida Boy Restaurant’s third annual Bartenders Dolphin Tournament. The combined weight of three dolphinfish would decide the winner.
Lorelei Cabana Bar anglers Dave Ruesch, Charles Jedda, George Nance, Amberly Boeles, Erik Nessensohn and Aaron Portegys, fishing aboard the Tiki, weighed in three fish for a combined 47 pounds. The team took home the King Sailfish Release Mounts trophy, a $1,500 check and a first-place bar plaque.
Second-place bar awards went to the team from Wahoo’s Seafood and Bar.
Anglers Amber Spaulding, Dominica Bevevino and Chrissy Cox, aboard captain Cole Tristram’s charter boat Renegade, weighed three fish totaling 39.8 pounds.
Third place went to the Hungry Tarpon. The team consisted of James Davis, Donald Reilford, Nick Berrios and David Prouty. Fishing aboard the Contagious with captain Brian Cone, they weighed three dolphin at 29.7 pounds.
Size Matters Charters sponsored the Outstanding Captain and Mate awards, which went to captain Roy Lindback and mates Mike Pinckney and Tommy “Spanky” Bressler.
— Contributed
1: First-place Lorelei Cabana Bar with their three dolphins. 2: Second-place Wahoo’s with their catches.
3: Third-place finishers from the Hungry Tarpon show off their prizes. CONTRIBUTED
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What is eating your orchids?
On Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 6 p.m., the Key Largo Civic Club and the Florida Keys Orchid Society will host Alesandra Revynthi for a talk on “What is eating your orchids?” She is an assistant professor at Tropical Research and Education Center in Homestead. Thrips and other orchid pests will be discussed. Everyone is welcome; there will be refreshments and plant raffles.
Key in Islamorada. This session will teach how to identify warning signs that someone may be considering suicide, how to intervene and persuade them to get help and refer them to appropriate resources. Coral Isles Church is located at MM 90, oceanside. More information is available from the church office at 305-852-5813.
9/11 ceremony scheduled at Key Largo Fire Museum
A 9/11 remembrance ceremony will be held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the new fire museum at 3 East Dr. in Key Largo. The ceremony will include the pledge of allegiance, the national anthem, open prayer and periodic speakers as a bell rings between 8:46 and 10:28 a.m. The ceremony will end with a prayer. The public is invited to remember the innocent lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001 and pay tribute to the heroic sacrifices made during the rescues.
Month-long book sale at Key Largo library
During September, the Friends of the Key Largo library will offer old favorites and new authors for an unusual book sale. Take as many books as you like, and for a price you can’t resist — just make a donation to the Friends. If you donate $10 or more you get a free book bag to stuff full. The sale runs all month and new books will appear on Wednesdays. Key Largo library is open Monday to Saturday at the Tradewinds Shopping Plaza. All donations support community programs at the library. For more information email friendskeylargolibrary@gmail.com.
Suicide prevention training Sept. 13
The National Alliance on Mental Illness Miami-Dade is providing free, evidenced-based suicide prevention training on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. at Coral Isles Church on Plantation
County accepts eCheck for building permit payments
Monroe County now allows payment for building permits via eCheck. An eCheck is an electronic version of a paper check, which allows customers to authorize payments directly from their bank accounts. This payment method was requested by county staff to the software vendor to allow customers an alternative method to credit card payments, providing a fast, simple and inexpensive way of making payments without the need to visit county offices, saving time. The eCheck payment cost is $1 per transaction, regardless of the permit payment amount.
An eCheck processes more efficiently than paper checks, uses advanced security protections, is cost-effective and allows customers to make payments online from anywhere, at any time.
Library allows dive into local history
When the Monroe County Public Library redesigned its website earlier this year, the Florida Keys History Center also got a serious upgrade. It’s at keyslibraries.org/keyshistory. You can read the popular “Today In Keys History” column and the “Island Chronicles” feature by lead historian Corey Malcom, or browse the archive of 24,000 historic photos. If you want to do your own research and can’t make it to the History Center in Key West, check out the selection of “Links We Like” — they include Sanborn insurance maps of Key West dating back to 1889, digitized archives of historic newspapers from the Keys, admiralty court records and more. Also featured is the History Center’s YouTube channel, with talks on Keys history from Malcom and the late historian emeritus Tom Hambright.
LOCAL BUSINESSES ADVERTISE WITH LOCAL FACES
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hospital, “He told me, ‘Why the hell do you want to do this, if you’re not happy,’” Stanczyk remembered. “He wanted me to have the education, but knew I really loved to fish.”
Shortly after, he delivered the news to his mom that he was leaving the firm. She cried.
Although Stanczyk spent time running the family bowling alley as well as a bar, and even investing in an Alaskan gold mine, fishing was his life’s passion.
He bought his first charter boat in 1970 – a boat that was owned by the late Miami Herald publisher James Knight.
He fished out of downtown Miami’s legendary Pier 5 from 1971 to 1977.
He also fished frequently in the Keys, based at Bud N’ Mary’s for several years, and even won the 1970 Islamorada Sailfish Tournament.
HALL OF FAMER
Legendary Islamorada sportfishing expert
Richard Stanczyk to be honored by IGFA
In 1962, legendary Islamorada sportfishing captain Richard Stanczyk, then 16, made plans to attend his junior prom with his North Miami High School sweetheart Donna Harrison.
But his passion for sportfishing motivated him to go fishing on the morning of the prom. He figured there would be plenty of time to return home, don his formal attire and get into the limousine that would transport the couple.
He never expected to hook up to a “monster” blue marlin that he fought with his two friends for eight hours, beginning off Miami Beach.
By the time they lost the fish, Stanczyk’s 21-foot Fibercraft, purchased for him by his grandfather, had drifted off Pompano Beach. As the disappointed trio made their way back to shore, they ran out of gas in the Hillsboro Inlet, some 60 miles from where they started.
Stanczyk, who recently marked his 80th birthday, missed that prom.
So did Harrison.
“She was not happy,” Stanczyk recalled. “She had bought a special prom dress.
“It took a lot of ‘philanthropy,’ because we didn’t break up at that time,” he said.
Eventually, Harrison, a model and aspiring actress, became Stanczyk’s first wife.
That love for sportfishing, and all his accomplishments while fishing in the Florida Keys and helping to develop Bud N’ Mary’s Fishing Marina in Islamorada as a sportfishing mecca, has landed Stanczyk in the International Game Fish Association Hall of Fame.
The induction ceremony is set for Saturday, Sept. 6 in Springfield, Missouri. Among other 2025 inductees is former Olympic skier Andy Mill, who is passionate about fly fishing for tarpon in the Keys and who was once married to tennis superstar Chris Evert.
The Hall of Fame recognizes extraordinary achievements in recreational fishing around the
Richard Stanczyk, left, managing owner of Bud N’ Mary’s Fishing Marina in Islamorada, explains the fine points of tarpon fishing to Weather Channel meteorologist Reynolds Wolf, center, as videographer Jorge Pujol records the scene for an upcoming segment on The Weather Channel. Bud N’ Mary’s is headquarters for the channel’s new reality series, ‘Reel Rivals.’ ANDY NEWMAN/Contributed
world by anglers, captains, scientists, conservationists, writers or fishing industry leaders. The first class, honoring 29 of the sport’s luminaries, was inducted in 1998. Each year, five new individuals are inducted.
Previous IGFA inductees include Ernest Hemingway, Stu Apte, President George H.W. Bush, Tommy Gifford, Zane Grey, Guy Harvey, Michael Lerner, Johnny Morris, Flip Pallot, Al Pfleuger Jr. and Joan and Lee Wulff.
“When I heard (from the IGFA) that I was going to be inducted, I asked ‘Are you sure you have the right guy?’” Stanczyk said. “They said ‘Oh yes, we have the right guy.’”
“It was a unanimous decision,” the IGFA official said.
Stanczyk’s foray into sportfishing began at age 3, catching a bass on a cane pole in a lake near his birthplace in St. Louis.
He credits his grandfather, Carl Soker, for planting that seed as well as helping finance loftier angling experiences after the family moved to Miami.
Although he earned an accounting degree from the University of Miami, his first job at an accounting firm didn’t last for more than two years.
While visiting his dying grandfather in a Missouri
In 1978, he purchased Bud N’ Mary’s, the historic marina he had fallen in love with, after a failed deal by another potential buyer.
The marina has become a cornerstone of the Keys’ sportfishing industry and one of the reasons for Islamorada’s reputation as the “Sportfishing Capital of the World.”
Stanczyk’s sons Nick and Ricky are now principal owners and long ago became accomplished offshore and backcountry captains, respectively. Stanczyk is likely best known for pioneering daytime swordfishing. “We didn’t discover it,” he said. “We fine-tuned and made it work here.”
He, his brother Scott, son Nick and Vic Gaspeny adapted the practice that began in Venezuela for the much more challenging waters off the Keys. With speedy currents and 1,500- to 2,000-foot water depths, fishing for swordfish in the Gulf Stream required creativity and persistence.
After years of trial, error and absolute obsession, the foursome proved that swordfish could be caught consistently during daytime hours. In one two-day span, the team released 11 broadbills and also racked up 53 consecutive trips catching at least one swordfish.
But likely Stanczyk’s biggest accomplishment is the mentoring of captains, as well as recreational anglers, that he has fostered at Bud N’ Mary’s.
Although he still monitors daily accounting activities, he has stepped back — while resisting the opportunity to cash out by selling the valuable waterfront property to developers.
For Stanczyk’s induction presentation, IGFA creative and brand manager Adrian Gray wrote:
“He (Stanczyk) has stepped back, giving everything to his family without strings, ensuring Bud N’ Mary’s would remain in hands that understand its soul. It was his son Nick who expressed his discontent with a possible major development deal, reminding his father: ‘There are 45 captains and their families who depend on this place. I was born here.’
“Through it all, Richard has remained grounded in his original purpose: to preserve the experience of fishing.
“Yes, the fisheries have changed. Yes, the technology is different. And yes, the challenges ahead are real — habitat loss, overfishing, climate impacts.
“But Richard believes in the power of mentorship,” Gray wrote. “His advice to young anglers is simple: If it’s in your blood, you’ll find your way. Fish from the shore, the pier, the bridge, the flats or offshore — just fish with heart.”
Top: Richard Stanczyk, right, with his son Nick and a swordfish caught aboard Nick’s boat Nov. 15, 2024. Above:
TASTE THE KEYS RETURNS WITH NEW FLAVOR
Month-long culinary celebration features best dish voting, trolley food tours
This October, the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce invites residents and visitors to experience Taste the Keys, a new month-long culinary celebration showcasing the talent and flavor of Key Largo’s dining scene.
Inspired by the popular Miami Spice model, Taste the Keys will run from Oct. 1-31. Participating restaurants will offer specially priced prix-fixe menus for lunch and dinner, giving guests an opportunity to enjoy creative cuisine at a great value. The event is designed to stimulate local business during a traditionally slower season and encourage tourism traffic to stop and stay in Key Largo and the Upper Keys.
More than just a dining promotion, Taste the Keys includes a community-driven culinary competition known as the Signature Dish Showdown — a reimagined version of the chamber’s past “Cook Off” event.
Public invited to vote for the Best Dish in the Keys
Instead of a one-day cook-off, the competition will span the entire month of October. Each participating restaurant will nominate one item from its prix-fixe menu as its “Cook Off” entry. Diners are encouraged to try as many of these dishes as possible and cast their vote at www.tastethekeys.com.
“This new format keeps the spirit of the Cook Off while making it more accessible and beneficial to our restaurants,” said Suzi Youngberg, president of the Key Largo chamber.
“It brings people through the doors, builds excitement throughout the month, and gives the public a direct voice in choosing the winners.”
Votes will be tallied at the end of the promotion, and winners will be announced in early November.
Trolley foodie tours offer additional flavor
For even more gastronomical experiences, the chamber will host two Trolley Foodie Tours during the month, offering ticketed guests a guided progressive dining experience. Participants will ride the trolley to multiple restaurants in one evening, sampling small plates and paired beverages at each stop.
Confirmed restaurants so far include Sol by the Sea at Playa Largo, the Catch, Italian Food Company, the Pilot House, Key Largo Conch House, Skipper’s Dockside and Gus’ Grille, with more to be announced.
Supporting local business and tourism
Taste the Keys is made possible in part through a grant from the Monroe County Tourist Development Council and reflects the chamber’s mission to promote economic vitality in Key Largo and the Florida Keys. With support from tourism partners, hotels, and local media, the event is expected to draw both residents and visitors.
For full event details, menus, restaurant listings, and to cast your vote in the Signature Dish Showdown, stay tuned to www.tastethekeys.com. — Contributed
BIG KAHUNA CONTESTANTS HOST BINGO NIGHT AT LOCAL BREWERY
Nominees in the 13th annual Good Health Clinic Big Kahuna Challenge Leah Wampler and Dr. Sandy Brito, with Everyone Loves a Gentle Dentist, hosted a family-friendly bingo night at Florida Keys Brewing Company on Aug. 24. The event featured six rounds of bingo, prizes, a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle. All proceeds support the Good Health Clinic. More information is at thegoodhealthclinic.org/bigkahunachallege.
Sol by the Sea’s butter-poached lobster with butternut squash purée and pearl onions. SAMANTHA DELLILO/Keys Weekly
1-2: Big Kahuna nominees Leah Wampler and Dr. Sandy Brito host a bingo night at Florida Keys Brewing Company. Pictured at far right is Brito’s daughter Jovi, 9. 3: Jovi spins the cage containing the numbered bingo balls. 4: Bingo players enjoyed an evening to support Wampler and Brito’s Big Kahuna run. Photos by DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly
CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH WITH MUSIC
Concert events set at local beer garden
Miami’s premier Cuban folk music ambassadors Cortadito will celebrate the release of their new album The Guajiro Triangle and honor Cuban music icons the Buena Vista Social Club (BVSC) on Saturday, Sept. 13 at Florida Keys Brewing Company (81611 Old Highway, Islamorada) beginning at 6 p.m.
The following afternoon, Fusión Vayu will represent Colombian folk music in all of its colorful variations, with selections from DJ Supa Kundukta beginning at 3 p.m.
Both concerts are free and open to all ages, to be held in the beer garden, and are presented by the Miami nonprofit Community Arts and Culture (CAC).
“Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to showcase our hispanidad, and we’re excited to be presenting Cortadito and Fusión Vayu to Latin music fans in and around Islamorada,” said CAC founder and executive director Jose Elias. “We thank the Florida Keys Brewing Company and our fans in Monroe County for their continued support.” Elias is also Cortadito’s co-founder and tresero.
Since its origins 13 years ago, the award-winning Cortadito has evolved into one of the torchbearers of a pop culture phenomenon that is two centuries strong. A traditional folk and acoustic band that focuses on performing one of the earliest styles of Cuban country music known as Son (pronounced sOwn), their sound can best be described as reminiscent of the famed BVSC.
The band has just released a third album single called “Guajira En La Madrugada” written by the late Alberto Pantaleon Hernandez and featuring guest vocals by the Havana powerhouse Aymée Nuviola. The first two album singles, “A Yemayá” (with Nestor Torres) and “Aqui Te Traigo Me Son” have been well received by critics and fans alike, amassing new followers and thousands of views and streams. The band will have vinyl copies of
COUNTY REMOVES 53-FOOT TRAWLER AGROUND OFF BAHIA HONDA
the Guajiro Triangle for sale at the event.
Cortadito was recently featured on NPR’s Alt Latino podcast and is gaining momentum in foreign markets like Mexico, Colombia, France, and Spain. The Sept. 13 show will be the first stop of their regional tour which also includes dates in Central Florida and North Carolina.
Composed of members of Group Barrio Abajo, Fusión Vayo plays the folkloric music of the Caribbean Colombia by using traditional percussion instruments and flutes, with modern instruments, presenting styles such as bullerengue, porro, chandé, and more than 30 other musical rhythms. Their home country is known for cumbia and vallenato, but these are just two parts of their musically diverse heritage.
FKBC is the Upper Keys’ first microbrewery and is located in the Morada Way Arts and Cultural District. It has a regular selection of beers, as well as a rotating list of seasonal and barrel aged beers, on draft.
DJ Supa Kundukta will be spinning a variety of music from Hispanic countries throughout the Antilles and the Americas on Sunday. This event is sponsored by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council.
More information is at CACMiami.org.
— Contributed
Last week, Monroe County removed a 53-foot trawler that has been aground offshore of Bahia Honda State Park since April 2025.
The vessel was visible from U.S. 1. All derelict vessel removals are conducted under a Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary permit. This project was supported by Monroe County’s $3 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) contract with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, which is dedicated to accelerating derelict vessel removals throughout the Florida Keys. The contract enables the county to respond more quickly to problem vessels, reducing environmental damage and enhancing waterway safety. “Each removal reduces the risk to navigation, the environment and public safety,” said Brittany Burtner, senior administrator for marine resources. “By acting quickly and in partnership with state and federal agencies, we continue to make meaningful progress in protecting Florida Keys waters and natural resources.” More information is at monroecounty-fl.gov/marineresources. BRITTANY BURTNER/Contributed
Cortadito performs a tribute to the Buena Vista Social Club at the Florida Keys Brewing Company on Oct. 19, 2024. FILE
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KEYS TOURISM HOLDING STEADY AS OTHER MARKETS SOFTEN
TDC CEO to discuss the state of the industry during virtual Sept. 4 gathering
While national headlines question the future of tourism and some U.S. markets face softening demand — especially among international travelers — the Florida Keys are telling a different story.
According to the latest data from Monroe County’s Tourist Development Council (TDC), the island chain is outperforming 2019 benchmarks and holding steady across key indicators. The growing number of visitors mirrors the strong visitation numbers that have been reported statewide.
Visit Florida recently shared a historic milestone in tourism — a record-breaking 34.4 million travelers chose Florida to visit in the second quarter of 2025.
At the recent TDC and Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meetings, TDC president and CEO Kara Franker shared the latest research showing that the Keys are maintaining strong visitation statistics. According to data from Smith Travel Research (STR), revenue per available hotel room is up 21.9% July calendar year-to-date over 2019, and county reports show bed tax collections remain stable, despite downward pressure across other destinations. (The year 2019 is widely used as the industry benchmark, as it represents the last full year of typical travel behavior before pandemic-related disruptions.)
“While other markets are seeing a softening, we’re holding steady locally and statewide. Monroe County’s lodging data shows consistent visitation and resilient performance,” said Kara Franker, who recently marked her first year as
the leader of the TDC. “Over the past year, we’ve implemented wide-sweeping changes to increase transparency, rebuild trust and modernize the organization from the inside out and now, we’re seeing the results of that work.”
Monroe County’s tourist development tax revenue is up 1.2%
June fiscal year-to-date compared to 2024, with occupancy levels holding steady and modest rate adjustments. And a new hotel forecast report from Tourism Economics projects a 3.6% increase in demand in 2025, underscoring a positive outlook for the Keys amid broader market uncertainty.
To discuss the report in more detail, Franker will host a webinar on Thursday, Sept. 4 at 2 p.m. via Zoom.
The TDC is committed to building on this momentum through its newly approved fiscal year 2025-26 marketing plan, endorsed by both the BOCC and the TDC board. The plan is guided by a strategic framework known as T.I.D.E.— Trajectory-driven, Integrated, Data-informed, and Engagement-focused — ensuring every initia-
tive aligns with long-term goals and measurable impact.
In addition to prioritizing platforms that deliver visibility, accountability and results, the plan deepens the TDC’s evolving focus on destination stewardship and its role in enhancing quality of life for residents.
“By investing in what works and staying grounded in values that matter, the TDC is charting a clear course toward a more resilient, responsible and community-aligned tourism economy,” Franker said.
The TDC is working with MMGY NextFactor to develop a new three-year strategic plan that will guide the organization’s work. A key part of that initiative is working toward Destination International’s Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP), an industry distinction that defines quality and performance standards in destination management and marketing.
The TDC said tourism remains Monroe County’s most important economic engine. Each year, visitors spend some $3.5 billion in the Florida Keys, generating almost $400 million in tax revenue and supporting more than 24,000 jobs. In a county of 80,000 residents, that visitor economy saves local households $11,500 per year, including more than $1,100 in property taxes, while also funding critical infrastructure and quality-of-life projects.
These results are a direct outcome of responsible tourism management and the strategic investment of tourism tax revenue — paid by visitors, not residents — each time they visit the Keys. — Contributed
Monroe County TDC president and CEO Kara Franker. CONTRIBUTED
A diver explores the coral reef in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary off Key Largo. The reef system in the Keys is the only contiguous coral barrier reef in North America. BOB CARE/Florida Keys News Bureau
SUNSET CRUISE FUNDRAISER SUPPORTS ‘FOXY’ CAUSE
Aug. 27 marked Pawsitive Beginnings Day
Hi friends! Reef the fox here with your weekly “Reef’s Report.” Well, humans, you did it again. Key Largo residents proved that when it comes to showing up for community, compassion and a good cause, the Florida Keys never disappoint.
On Aug. 27, nearly 100 of you boarded the Key Largo Princess Glass Bottom Boat for our annual Pawsitive Beginnings Day Sunset Cruise, and raised over $10,000 to keep me and my fellow foxes living our best lives at the sanctuary.
BREWSTER
This 1-year-old mixed breed weighs 40 pounds. He was rescued after being abandoned in a Target parking lot and is now ready for a forever home. He’s up to date on vaccinations and dewormer, affectionate, playful with kids and loves being by your side. A true loyal companion in the making! Call MarrVelous Pet Rescues at 305-453-1315.
I heard the night was everything I could have dreamed of: laughter, heartfelt stories and a whole lot of humans rallying for foxes. You dined on delicious food from Seaside Eatery and sweet treats from Healthy D’Lites (both gave a generous 50% discount; now, that’s what I call a sweet deal). Toss in some cocktails and those killer sunset views, and the vibe was pure Keys magic. Even the skies cooperated; rainbows arched just before the cruise set sail, like the universe itself was giving a nod to our cause.
There also were some incredible humans at the microphone. Jacey Birch, Local 10’s Animal Advocate, delivered a powerful message about compassion, advocacy and standing up for animals like me. Ben Kemmer, CEO of the Florida Keys Children’s Shelter, reminded everyone why our partnerships matter so much for vulnerable kids in this community. And Jackie Ducci, founder of the Human-Animal Alliance, spoke about the healing power of animals and the ripple effect of our work here at Pawsitive Beginnings.
And let’s not forget the amazing sponsors who made this cruise possible. Huge thanks to the Key Largo Princess Glass Bottom Boat, the Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation, Island Villa Construction, Keys Weekly Newspapers, Steel City Pharmacy Solutions, Island Nails By Tania, the Andrew Burr Group, HNO Productions, Barbara Froelich, Rosie and Nelson Sanchez, and Kelly Dziubek Matacena. Because of you, this wasn’t just another fundraiser, it was a true celebration of resilience, both human and animal.
Of course, none of this magic happens without our guests. You bought tickets, bid on one-of-a-kind fox statues, and showed up in full force. Every single dollar raised goes straight toward the daily care of me and my seven fox
Keynote speaker Jacey
Local
Animal
friends, and keeps our animal-assisted therapy programs running for kids and adults across Monroe County. From the bottom of my overly-dramatic heart, thank you.
Until next time, Reef, over and out!
Thursday, Sept. 4
• MarrVelous Pet Rescues “Yappy Hour” from 6 to 8 p.m. at Baker’s Cay Resort, Key Largo. Dogs must be vaccinated, leashed and well-socialized.
• Wine Night White Party from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at City Hall Cafe, Islamorada. $20 at the door. Fundraiser for Big Kahuna contestants Michelle Pope and Christi Franchini.
Saturday, Sept. 6
• Wesley House Family Service’s inaugural Big Splash for children from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5 Homestead Ave., Key Largo. $20 per child ages 4-16. Children 3 and younger can enjoy a toddler zone for free.
• Pinfish Entertainment’s second-anniversary bash from noon to 10 p.m at 91214 Overseas Highway, Tavernier.
Sunday, Sept. 7
• Sixth annual open house and dolphin birthday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Marine Mammal Responder’s the Connect Center, 31 Corinne Place, Key Largo.
• Flocks on the Rocks fundraiser for the Florida Keys Wild Bird Center at 11 a.m. at Caribbean Club, Key Largo.
Sept. 9-10
• JOY Center activities from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Plantation Key Community Center, 53 High Point Road.
Tuesday, Sept. 9
• Islamorada Village Council meeting at 5:30 p.m. at Founders Park Community Center.
Thursday, Sept. 11
• 9/11 remembrance ceremony from 9:50 to 10:30 a.m. at Monroe County Fire Station 22, 151 Marine Ave., Tavernier.
• 9/11 memorial ceremony from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Key Largo Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department, 3 East Dr.
From left, Mark L’Hommedieu, Jackie Ducci, Human-Animal Alliance founder and Jacey Birch, Local 10 Animal Advocate.
Erin Allison, Florida Keys Wild Bird Center executive director, volunteers her time to help the foxes.
Birch,
10
Advocate.
Reef is a red fox that was saved from a fur farm. He now lives in Key Largo with his human, Nicole Navarro.
REEF THE FOX
90 YEARS LATER
Recalling the weather report and a firsthand account of the 1935 Labor Day
Hurricane
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.
Elvis Presley was born in 1935. Porky Pig made his Looney Tunes debut the same year. Additionally, Babe Ruth hit his 714th (and final) home run, and Parker Brothers began marketing the real estate game, Monopoly.
In the Florida Keys, 1935 is remembered for a different reason. It delivered the Labor Day Hurricane, which remains the most powerful storm to make landfall in North America. The eyewall passed over Lower Matecumbe and Long Keys. Wind gusts exceeded 200 mph. The tidal surge was at least 17 feet. Hundreds of lives were lost. While the number is thought to be around 500, exactly how many is a question that may never be answered.
The Labor Day Hurricane was unlike anything the island chain had experienced before, or since. No one was prepared for what was coming. The vast majority of those who died were on Upper Matecumbe and Lower Matecumbe Keys. Some were waiting for a rescue train that arrived too late, while others were trying to ride out the storm.
On the day the storm raged ashore, the following notes were recorded at the Jacksonville office of the Weather Bureau by senior meteorologist Grady Norton and junior meteorologist Gordon Dunn: Monday, 3:30 a.m., Key West reported 82 degrees and winds out of the northeast at 11 mph. “Tropical disturbance still of small diameter but considerable intensity moving slowly westwards off the coast of north-central Cuba. Caution advised against high tides and gales Florida Keys and for ships in path.”
At 10 a.m., Key West reported 88 degrees with winds out of the north at 15 mph.
“Tropical Depression about 200 miles due east of Havana moving slowly westward probably with hurricane force small area near center.”
At 1:30 p.m., Key West reported 82 degrees, with winds out of the north at 18 mph.
“Hurricane warnings ordered for Key West. It will be attended by winds of hurricane force Florida Straits and Florida Keys south of Key Largo this afternoon and tonight.”
Key West reported 83 degrees at 4:30 p.m. Winds were out of the north at 21 mph.
“Hurricane warnings for town of Everglades
Long Key Fishing Camp after the hurricane. HISTORYMIAMI/Contributed
and Miami to West Palm Beach. Tropical Storm now apparently moving north westward toward Florida Keys and accompanied by hurricane winds over small area. High tides probable. Please notify people in exposed places to take adequate precautions.”
At 10 p.m., Key West reported 81 degrees and winds out of the northwest at 34 mph.
“Hurricane warnings north of Everglades to Punta Gorda. Tropical disturbance of full hurricane intensity but rather small diameter central 8 p.m. near Matecumbe Key moving northwestward accompanied by shifting gales and hurricane winds near center.”
At the Long Key Fishing Camp, J.E. Duane was observing local conditions for the Weather Bureau on Sept. 2, 1935. These were his notes:
• 2 p.m.: Barometer falling; heavy sea swell and a high tide; heavy rain squalls continued.
• 3 p.m.: Ocean swells had changed; this change noted was that large waves were rolling in from SE., somewhat against winds which were still in N. or NE.
• 4 p.m.: Wind still N., increasing to force 9. Barometer dropping 0.01 every five minutes. Rain continued.
• 5 p.m.: Wind N., hurricane force. Swells from SE.
• 6 p.m.: Barometer 28.04 still falling. Heavy rains, wind still N., hurricane force and increasing. Water rising on north side of island.
• 6:45 p.m.: Barometer 27.90. Wind backing to NW., increasing; plenty of flying timbers and heavy timbers too — seemed it made no difference as to weight and size. A beam 6 by 8 inches, about 18-feet long, was blown from north side of camp, about 300 yards, through observer’s house wrecking it and nearly striking 3 persons. Water 3 feet deep from top of railroad grade, or about 16 feet.
• 7 p.m.: We are now located in main lodge building of camp; flying timbers had begun to wreck this lodge and it was shaking on every blast. Water had now reached level of railway on north side of camp. 9 p.m.: No signs of storm letting up. Barometer still falling very fast.
• 9:20 p.m.: Barometer 27.22 inches; wind
abated. We now heard other noises than the wind and knew center of storm was over us. We now head for the last and only cottage that I think can or will stand the blow due to arrive shortly. All hands, 20 in number, gather in this cottage. During this lull the sky is clear to northward, stars shining brightly and a very light breeze continued; no flat calm. About the middle of the lull, which lasted a timed 55 minutes, the sea began to lift up, it seemed, and rise very fast; this from ocean side of camp. I put my flashlight out on sea and could see walls of water which seemed many feet high. I had to race fast to regain entrance of cottage, but water caught me waist deep, although writer was only about 60 feet from doorway to cottage. Water lifted cottage from its foundation and it floated.
• 10:10 p.m.: Barometer now 27.02 inches; wind beginning to blow from SSW.
• 10:15 p.m.: The first blast from SSW., full force. House now breaking up—wind seemed stronger than anytime during the storm. I glanced at the barometer which read 26.98 inches, dropped it in water and was blown outside into sea; got hung up in broken fronds of coconut tree and hung on for dear life. I was then struck by some object and knocked unconscious.
• September 3, 1935, 2:25 p.m.: I became conscious in a tree and found I was lodged about 20 feet above ground. All water had disappeared from island; the cottage had been blown back on the island from whence the sea receded and left it with all people safe.
Every Labor Day since has dredged up memories and stories about the storm. In 1937, the Florida Keys Memorial was unveiled. Commonly known as the Hurricane Monument, it is found on Upper Matecumbe Key and honors those who lost their lives in the storm. The obelisk stands 18 feet tall. At the base of the obelisk is a crypt where the ashes of those burned in funeral pyres in the days after the storm were placed.
A mosaic atop the crypt represents the impact of the hurricane, from Key Largo to the Marathon area. It has been 90 years since the Labor Day Hurricane devastated the island chain. No one has forgotten.
THE MAGIC BENEATH THE MOON
Protecting coral spawning season in the Florida Keys
Coral spawning typically occurs a few days after the full moon in late summer, when water temperatures are warm and the moon is bright. FWC FISH AND WILDLIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE/Contributed
is the University of Florida, IFAS Monroe County Extension coordinator.
Each year, under the soft glow of the August full moon, a quiet miracle unfolds beneath the waters of the Florida Keys. Coral reefs — often called the “rainforests of the sea”— release millions of tiny bundles of life into the water, synchronizing their spawning in one of nature’s most awe-inspiring events.
This annual coral spawning is more than a spectacle; it’s the key to the survival and recovery of our coral reefs. In a world facing mounting environmental challenges, it serves as a powerful reminder of resilience, hope and the delicate balance we must protect.
Coral spawning typically occurs a few days after the full moon in late summer, when water temperatures are warm and the moon is bright. Hard corals like elkhorn, staghorn and brain corals simultaneously release eggs and sperm into the water column, relying on the currents to carry and fertilize their offspring. This synchronization increases the chances of successful reproduction and the birth of new coral colonies.
For the Keys, home to North America’s only living coral barrier reef, this natural event is vital. Coral reefs not only support marine biodiversity but also protect our shorelines, support tourism and fishing and contribute to the cultural identity of our island communities.
Despite their strength, coral reefs are under severe threat. Rising ocean temperatures, pollution, unsustainable fishing and coastal development have led to widespread coral bleaching and disease. In recent decades, the Keys have lost more than 90% of their living coral cover.
That’s why coral spawning is so important, because it represents an opportunity for renewal.
But the conditions must be just right. Disruptions such as artificial lighting, chemical pollutants or careless diving during these sensitive nights can interfere with this delicate process. Protecting coral during spawning is an investment in the future of our oceans.
Even if you’re not a diver or marine scientist, you play a critical role in protecting coral reefs, especially during spawning season. Here’s how:
• Avoid night dives at spawning sites: Coral spawning typically happens a few days after the full moon in August. Let nature take the lead without unnecessary disturbances.
• Use reef-safe sunscreen: Chemical sunscreens with oxybenzone can damage coral. These sunscreens are also human endocrine disruptors. Choose mineral-based, non-nano
formulas made of zinc or titanium dioxide that are biodegradable, ocean-friendly and safer for human use, especially children.
• Reduce light pollution: If you live or boat near reefs, turn off unnecessary lights at night during spawning windows. Even small amounts of light can confuse coral and disrupt timing.
• Support local restoration efforts: organizations like UF/IFAS Extension, Mote Marine Lab, Plant a Million Corals, Reef Relief, and the Coral Restoration Foundation are actively rebuilding coral populations in the Keys. Volunteer, donate or spread awareness.
• Practice responsible boating and diving: Avoid anchoring near reefs, and always follow “look but don’t touch” guidelines when snorkeling or diving. You can also enroll in the Free Florida Friendly Fishing Guide Certification Course at ifasseagrant.catalog.instructure.com.
Coral spawning is a symbol of life’s persistence and nature’s perfect rhythm. In a single night, the ocean lights up with the potential of thousands of future reefs — if we give them the chance.
By honoring this incredible event and taking simple actions to protect it, we ensure that future generations can marvel at the same underwater wonders we treasure today. The coral may be silent, but its message is clear: with care, respect and hope, we can help our reefs thrive once more.
Staff from your Monroe County Public Library recommend some of their favorites from the collection.
What: “The Librarian: Quest for the Spear” (2004)
Why: The artifact adventure story is a movie staple – never done better than in “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and also fun in lots of iterations from “The Mummy” to “National Treasure” and “The Da Vinci Code” series. This is the TV movie version, which you can tell in production values and script quality. But it’s still excellent cheesy entertainment. Between playing stressed-out ER docs, Noah Wyle headlined three “Librarian” TV movies that aired originally on TNT, as the titular character Flynn Carsen. An eternal student, he is recruited to take over something called the Metropolitan Library that houses the Ark of the Covenant (nice nod to “Raiders”), Pandora’s Box and other powerful, legendary objects. Wyle is appealing, but the real treasures in this movie are Bob Newhart, drily hilarious even when he’s playing it relatively straight, and a salty, sarcastic Jane Curtin. Good news if you like this one: the two sequels AND the two spin-off TV series are all on Kanopy. 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: Nancy Klingener, community affairs manager.
See previous Reel Recs at keyslibraries.org/post/reel-recs.
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9/11
– Hurricane coach Sam Ovalle
Celene is such a great competitor and leader for us.”
Coral Shores’ Celene Walker has been holding court this season. The junior hitter has a deadly jump serve that is as accurate as it is powerful, and she has been killing it all season long. Last week, Walker registered 28 kills in three matches. Defensively, she scrambled for 24 digs. Walker’s hustle, grit and positive attitude make her a formidable opponent and an asset to her team. For her pure athleticism coupled with mature leadership and poise under pressure, Coral Shores’ Celene Walker is the Keys Weekly Athlete of the Week.
Celene
Junior, Coral Shores Volleyball
Photo by DOUG FINGER/Keys
fled to the Keys from the frozen mountains of Pennsylvania hours after graduating from college and never looked back. She is a second-generation coach and educator, and has taught in the public school system for over 25 years. She and her husband met at a beginning teacher meeting in 1997 and have three children born and raised in Monroe County. In her free time, McDonald loves flea markets, historical fiction and long runs in the heat.
sean mcdonald
grew up in Miami and moved to the Keys in 1997. He has spent the last 25 years teaching physical education and coaching virtually every sport for Florida Keys kids ages 4 to 18. If you are reading this and live or lived in the Florida Keys, he has probably taught, coached, or coached against someone you know.
The Keys Weekly Sports Wrap is proud to be the only locally-owned publication providing prep sports coverage from Key Largo to Key West. Together with our writers and photographers, we are committed to providing a comprehensive overview of the world of Keys sports with photography that allows our readers to immerse themselves in game action.
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FORE-CASTING A STRONG SEASON
Keys golfers tee off for first matchof the year
Athletes from Key Largo to Key West met up at Ocean Reef on Aug. 26 to play nine holes in the season’s first round of golf. In girls action, Key West’s Claudia Steling got off to a great start with a birdie on hole one, and the senior standout never looked back. Steling finished with a 41, a dozen shots ahead of teammate Lexi Finigan.
Mary Alice Davila finished third to make it a Conch sweep for the top three spots. Marathon’s Makenna Haines was fourth, with Coral Shores’ Valerie Gabriel and Justice Lee of Marathon finishing in the fifth and sixth spots.
For the boys, it was Marathon’s Roco Piscetello in first with a birdie on hole four and a score of 42 for the afternoon. Key West’s Geo Twyman was next, shooting a 45 with a birdie on hole six. Teammate Mason Titensor was one shot behind Twyman with a birdie of his own on hole nine. Coral Shores’ Scout Oliver shot a 47 for fourth place and the Conchs’ Ty Hill was fifth.
The next four places were earned by Dolphins Luca Picariello, David Rodriguez Jr., Emmett Merryman and Cullen Coleman-Sayer. Brock Bynum of Coral Shores and Jackson Millard of Marathon tied at the No. 10 spot to round out the top finishers in the early-season match.
Though the ladies did not score as teams due to a limited number of participants, all three schools had complete boys teams. Key West took first place by a single stroke, edging out Marathon with a 198 team score. Coral Shores finished third. The teams met up again Sept. 3 for another nine holes at the prestigious Ocean Reef Course (results not available at press time) and will average two matches per week until districts in late October.
Marathon’s Roco Piscetello, left, watches as Key West’s Ty Hill sinks a putt. CONTRIBUTED
WEEK TWO WOES
Two losses and a halftime rainout make for unfortunate
Coral Shores’ football squad had a hunch the weather was going to be uncooperative on Aug. 28, and arranged for an earlier start in the afternoon. The Hurricanes traveled to Palmer Trinity School for a 2 p.m. kickoff in hopes of playing four quarters before the inevitable foul weather. They made it to halftime when lightning forced a prolonged delay and eventual end to the action.
At the half, Coral Shores was down 16-0, but don’t count the ’Canes out just yet. Palmer is part of the Florida Independent Football Conference, and the teams need a head-to-head score to settle the standings in the conference. Both teams agreed to finish what they started on Sep. 22 at Palmer at 3 p.m. The ’Canes will start with a 16-point deficit, but Holly’s Hurricanes have overcome greater odds than those and could shock the Falcons with a well-orchestrated comeback.
Marathon also played one solid half of football last week, but their downfall was not the weather. The Fins could not hold onto the ball, and it made what looked to be a close game a decisive loss.
In quarters one and two, the Dolphins held their own against the IMG Academy State team. The Fins finished the first half trailing the Ascenders by 6 points after the Dolphin defense shined with a goal-line stop and a Charlie Buttner interception. But the team that took the field in quarter three looked quite different.
Four fumbles and an interception plagued the Fins, stalling what had been a proficient offense just minutes ago and fueling the Ascenders. The Dolphins allowed 20 points in quarter three, then six more in the fourth, and turnovers kept the ball from their hands a majority of the half. Compounding things was the South Florida heat. IMG’s roster tripled the size of Marathon’s, and while both teams suffered muscle cramping and fatigue, Marathon did not have the personnel to change out between plays.
The Fins were held to just 140 yards rushing with 17 more in the air. “We beat ourselves,” said coach Sean McDonald. “Any time a team turns the ball over five times, a win is pretty much out of the question.”
Key West also suffered a loss to IMG Academy. The Conchs played the Junior National Ascender team and went head-to-head with IMG despite lopsided rosters. The Ascenders traveled with backups for their backups while the Conchs’ roster did double duty all night.
Battling through the heat and eventual fatigue, Key West put points on the board three times. Chace Gaertner earned the first tally, followed by a Roman Van Loon QB option resulting in a 46-yard touchdown run. Jeff DeJean added a short run for the final score of the game. A missed PAT prompted Key West to go for two on their second touchdown, and the unsuccessful conversion put the score at 2019 with the advantage to the Ascenders.
In the final plays of the game, Key West was within striking distance, with a fourth-and-one in Ascender territory. Hughes, ever the gambler on fourth-down conversions, opted for a field goal attempt. His decision was not an unwillingness to roll the dice, but rather a situation in which there were no dice to roll. The Conchs, by then, were down five players deep at the QB spot, with players sitting due to injury, cramping or fatigue. The field goal looked to have split the uprights from the stands, but the attempt was deemed no good by the referees and time ticked away, leaving Key West one point behind and with an 0-2 start to their season.
Despite coming up short, Hughes felt good about his team’s play. “We controlled the line of scrimmage on both sides,” he said. “We took it down methodically and punched it in.” He credited IMG with explosive speed, which made things challenging for the Conchs.
Next for Key West is Somerset Academy Canyons in a game Hughes says is a must-win if the Conchs want a shot at a playoff berth. Marathon will face a similar scenario against Westminster Christian. The Conchs and Fins are both home on Sept. 5 with 7 p.m. kickoffs. Coral Shores will play its third afternoon game in as many weeks, heading to BridgePrep Village Green for a 4 p.m. start on the same day.
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2. Chace
pushed into the end zone for a Conchs touchdown.
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Mathew Delgado
Gonzalez.
Gaertner is
Jeff DeJean (1) turns upfield.
Curren Nicolay (50) clears the way for Jesus Gonzalez (4) for a Dolphin first down.
Photos by Justice Lee and Maicey Malgrat
SPOILER ALERT
Key West serves up first loss of the season to Coral Shores
The Hurricanes started their season off 3-0, extending their early-season streak by two last week with wins over Somerset South Homestead and Mater Bay Academy. Coral Shores beat South Homestead 3-1 on Aug. 25 with heavy hitting and exemplary play from the service line.
Celene Walker registered 11 kills and 13 digs in the win. Niveah Howard had eight kills and a block and Shelby Lynn added to her stats with a pair of kills, 21 assists, five digs and an ace. Ivy Tiedemann had a perfect serve percentage to complement her 19 digs, three assists, ace and kill.
Two nights later, the ’Canes beat Mater Bay in three sets, sending the visiting Rays home after holding Mater to just 22 points. Five Hurricanes were 100% in serve percentage, with perfect performances from Walker, Violet Matthews, Tiedemann, Coralyn Frimpter and Abby Leigh. Leigh also registered nine assists, an ace and three digs. Matthews scored four aces, five digs and six kills and Frimpter added seven kills, a block and four aces.
The Hurricanes had strong stats across their entire lineup and headed into their match against Key West with an unblemished record on Aug. 28. Unfortunately for Coral Shores, they faced a different Key West than they had seen in the preseason.
The Lady Conchs evened their record to 3-3 last week with a pair of wins, and their next order of business was to hand Coral Shores their first loss of the season. After a preseason test of her lineup, Conchs coach Kim Butler found the winning combination, and that made all the difference in the score.
“We still have some things to work on, but we played smoother and the lineup is settled and it shows,” she said.
After some trial and error, Butler moved Audrey Smith from the outside back to the middle, a position where she said Smith is “just too effective” to move elsewhere. Also in the Conchs’ favor was the return of Gabrielle Garcia, who Butler assesses is back at about 80% after an injury sidelined her for several months. Garcia’s passing is a crucial component to Key West’s explosive offense and will only improve as she returns to her full capabilities. Butler also credited Molly McKnight with effectively running the offense. The trio, all seniors, have provided excellent leadership thus far.
Shores in three sets on Aug.
After beating Coral Shores in three sets on Aug. 28, Key West turned their talents toward 6A Bartow. The Conchs beat the Yellow Jackets in three sets two days later. Last week’s games were the beginning of a home-court stretch that will last through Sept. 18, and the team won’t travel outside Monroe County again until Oct. 2.
Basilica School split the
came at home in three sets
noon, they played Bartow
Basilica School split the week with one win and one loss, putting them at 4-3 so far this season. The win came at home in three sets against Horeb Christian on Aug. 29. The following afternoon, they played Bartow and managed to win set number three, but ultimately fell 3-1 to the Yellow Jackets.
Marathon is still on the for Aug. 25 was canceled,
School Aug. 27 led to a 3-0
Marathon is still on the hunt for their first win of the season. A match scheduled for Aug. 25 was canceled, giving the Lady Fins just one chance last week to earn a W, but it was not to be. A trip to David Posnack Jewish Day School Aug. 27 led to a 3-0 loss to the Rams.
Right: Gabby Garcia’s return to Key West’s lineup has helped spark the Conchs’ scoring.
Top: The Hurricanes pose for a post-win photo.
Photos by Maicey Malgrat and Michele Thiery
MAKING WAVES
Dolphin wrestlers prepare to pin down a new tradition
Marathon athletes will step onto the wrestling mat for the first time this winter, under the capable guidance of Ken Wolfe, their newly-hired head coach. The wrestling program will mark an athletic milestone for the Fins, offering a chance to experience one of the oldest and most challenging sports available at the high-school level.
Ken Wolfe makes school history this winter as Marathon’s first-ever wrestling coach. CONTRIBUTED
Wolfe brings both experience and a passion for wrestling to eager Dolphin athletes who showed up for a meeting last spring. That meeting was attended by over a dozen hopefuls, and since then, many more have come to Wolfe with questions and to express interest. A statequalifying wrestler himself who captained his high school team in Michigan, Wolfe will begin teaching the team the fundamentals from the ground up.
“Some of the goals for this year are to teach the sport, focusing on the fundamentals and to show the life lessons one can get from the sport,” said Wolfe. “Wrestling is a unique sport in that it's set up as a team sport (and) an individual sport. It's just you and an opponent. Win or lose, it's all on you.”
Athletic director Lance Martin agreed with the advantages of wrestling for Marathon’s small pool of athletes.
“Wrestling is great for our students that aren’t into team sports,” he said. “Much like weightlifting, you are part of a team, but what you put into it as an individual dictates your season and advancement through the postseason.”
The program is open to Marathon’s middle and high school athletes. Girls wrestling officially kicks off in Florida Nov. 3. A week later, the boys can begin official practices. The school has secured a wrestling room and mat for the program, but Wolfe says he is looking for help from the community to assist with coaching and financial support for things the team may need in the near future. If you’re interested in offering support, you can reach out to Wolfe via Instagram or Facebook at Marathon High School Wrestling.
CHOMPING AT THE BIT
Weather cancels Race of the Thoroughbreds as Keys runners await start of the season
For the second week in a row, Keys cross country athletes made the round trip to Miami without the benefit of a race. Lightning and rain held off the starting guns, but failed to dampen the spirits of local runners who have been preparing for this season for months.
The Conchs were set to toe the line at the Race of the Thoroughbreds, held annually at Larry & Penny Thompson Park in Miami. The team waited in the vans for a race that never started, and ultimately turned around for the long ride home.
Last week, it was the Dolphins and Hurricanes turning around in the rain without a race under their belts. With any luck, the Dolphins and Conchs will be
able to test their speed in race action at the FNU Invitational on Sept. 5.
Until then, Key West head coach Keara McGraw, who does double duty coaching the boys and girls, says the team is in high spirits and having a good time.
“This year’s team returners are doing a great job of leading the way to build up team culture and camaraderie with a large group of freshmen,” she said. “With a lot of potential from our underclassmen, we’re looking forward to setting goals and seeing where we can grow from here.”
McGraw had strong praise for a pair of multiyear team athletes. “Prometheus (Delacerda) is doing a phenomenal job of setting big goals for his senior season while also being a great quiet leader on the team alongside Violet (Jangraw),” she said.
Jangraw, a junior, is the lone Lady Conch returner this season, but her times have been consistently improving, and she has been a positive force on the team for the past two seasons. Now she will step up as a leader to a young group going through a rebuild. Joining Jangraw will be Ryah Bushey, Yaretzy Marquez, Emma Bradshaw and Izzy Gotuzzo. Delacerda joins a pair of returners on the boys team. Alejandro Caridad and Sawyer Hill, both sophomores, will help establish a new era of Conch cross country under McGraw’s capable guidance.
Coral Shores did manage to dodge the weather bullet and finish their first race of the season. The Hurricanes participated in the Palmer Trinity Invitational on Aug. 27, where the boys finished fourth and the girls placed fifth.
Ali Wheatley led the pack for the Lady ’Canes, finishing in sixth place overall in 21:21. Wheatley’s time was a minute faster than her first race last season, which culminated in a trip to the state meet and a sub-20 PR in Marathon. Kate King and Eleanor Perchalski finished next, registering times of 26:07 and 26:15, respectively. Tess Hill, Olive Welch and Hayden Teal rounded out the top five with times well under their openers last season, paving the way for an exciting Lady ’Canes season.
For the boys, Jamie Cary outpaced Alaric Rodriguez by two seconds as they claimed 18th and 19th place overall, respectively. The seasoned seniors both broke the 20-minute barrier. Nathaniel Shugarman was next, with Tristan Sanchez and Tristan Rios close behind. With the exception of one junior, Sanchez, the top
five Hurricane harriers are seniors, giving Coral Shores an upperclassmen upper hand.
Both of Coral Shores’ teams have runners to spare, a luxury they have not always enjoyed and one not shared with their closest neighbors in Marathon. The Dolphins are experiencing a bit of a rebuild this season. Despite losing their top male runner, the Fins have a strong core and will build around that. Returning this year are sophomores Allan Taylor and Tony Bursa as well as freshman Lucian Burns and senior Caleb Shelar. All four are sub-20-minute runners, and first-year coach Helena Bursa is confident she can get Anthony Vargas, a seventh grader, there this season too. Also looking strong in preseason has been junior Landon Anderson.
The Lady Fins lost a majority of their multistate-appearance roster, but their top runner is back. Now a year older, seventh-grader Molly Joly led the team last season, and if her practice runs are any indication, she’ll be even better this fall. Junior Mylana Loza joins Joly as the only Lady Fin returner, but coaches Bursa and Shannon Wiley did some recruiting and will have enough runners for a team instead of competing with a pair of individuals. Kayla Skaarup, a junior transfer student, completed a solid preseason in training, and freshman Ariella Dworniczak has taken naturally to the sport. Another Lady Fin to look out for is Angela Leon, a seventh-grader with good genes in her corner; Leon’s father ran in the Olympics for Venezuela. The team’s recruitment continues as they await some better weather so they can get their official season underway.
1. Ryah Bushey spots Emma Bradshaw in a handstand during a downpour while the Conchs endure a weather delay.
2. Marathon’s Tony Bursa, left, Allan Taylor and Lucian Burns enjoy some post-run protein shakes. CONTRIBUTED
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS
INVITATION TO BID ITB 2025-06, CITY HALL PROJECT CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH, FLORIDA
Sealed Bids for the City Hall Project will be received by the City of Key Colony Beach, Florida at Marble Hall, Key Colony Beach City Hall, 600 West Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, Florida 33051, October 14, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. local time. At that time, the Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud.
The Project includes the following Work: Hardening and Renovation of the existing City Hall facility with a new two-story addition, encompassing City Administration Offices, Building Department, Police Department, Marble Hall, Emergency Operations Center, and U.S. Postal Office, and associated site work.
Bids are requested for the following Contract: City of Key Colony Beach, Florida City Hall Project.
Prospective Bidders may access and download the Bidding Documents online at www.demandstar.com. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the City of Key Colony Beach.
A Pre-Bid conference will be held September 15, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at 600 W Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051.
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Instructions to Bidders: For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.
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INVITATION TO BID, ITB 2025-07 MARBLE HALL COLUMNS AND BEAM REPAIR CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH, FLORIDA
Sealed Bids for the Marble Hall Column and Beam Repair Project will be received by the City of Key Colony Beach, Florida at Marble Hall, Key Colony Beach, 600 West Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, Florida 33051, September 15, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. local time. At that time, the Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Project includes the following Work: The repair of deteriorated concrete (spalling) on approximately 50 linear feet of structural and non-structural elements of concrete beam and 2 columns, each approximately 25 feet high. The work includes the removal of damaged concrete, surface preparation, application of a bonding agent, and patching with a repair mortar.
Bids are requested for the following Contract: City of Key Colony Beach, Florida Marble Hall Columns and Beam Repair.
Prospective Bidders may access and download the Bidding Documents online at www.demandstar.com. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the City of Key Colony Beach.
A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid conference will be held September 8, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. at 600 W Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051.
To be considered qualified, Bidder must be licensed to engage in the business of contracting in the State of Florida by the Construction Industry Licensing Board. In addition, meet all of the qualifications set forth in the Bidding Documents.
The City of Key Colony Beach, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Premier Keys Cleaning located at 2900 North Roosevelt Boulevard, #113, Key West, Florida 33040, intends to register the said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, FL.
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SALE DATE: SEPT. 25, 2025 AT 9:00 AM
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LLC, 13 SEAGATE BLVD, KEY LARGO,FL 33037, P#:305-7474359 1986 HAT VS HATBS676C686
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO: 2013-CP-219-K IN RE: ESTATE OF DARREN GUTTMAN, Deceased. Estrella Guttman, a personal representative of the Estate of Darren Guttman Plaintiff Vs. Karen Guttman
Defendant NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY given that pursuant to a Writ of Execution issued in the Circuit Court, of Monroe County, Florida, on the 28th day of July, 2025, in the cause wherein IN RE: ESTATE OF DARREN GUTTMAN, Deceased. Estrella Guttman, a personal representative of the Estate of Darren Guttman is Plaintiff and Karen Guttman was defendant, being Case No. 2013-CP-219-K in said court, I, Richard A. Ramsay, Sheriff of Monroe County, Florida have levied upon all right, title, and interest of the defendant, in and to the following described personal property to wit: SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
Stock certificates representing the one hundred percent (100%) ownership interest of
Karen Guttman in the following corporations:
Altruistic Endeavors, Inc.
Altruistic Endeavors, Inc.
Cabbies Cab, Inc.
County Cab Services, Inc.
Friendly Cabs of Key West, Inc.
Innovative Cab, Inc.
Key West Taxicabs, Inc.
Maintenance Investigations, Inc.
Mechanical investigations, Inc.
Monroe Cab, Inc.
Prestige Cab, Inc.
Prompt Cab, Inc.
Protector Cab, Inc.
Row Row Cab, Inc.
Safety Endeavors, Inc.
Service Cab, Inc.
Yellow Cab Company of Key West, Inc.
All bidders must have a valid Driver’s License with them and must register with the clerk at location of sale prior to start time of sale. I shall offer this property for sale, at the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters building located at 5525 College Road Key West, Florida 33040 in the County of Monroe, State of Florida, on the 16th day of October 2025, at the hour of 10:00 A.M. or as soon thereafter as possible. I will offer for sale all of the said defendant’s right, title, and interest in the aforesaid personal property at public auction and will sell the same subject to all taxes, prior liens, encumbrances and judgments, if any, to the highest and best bidder for CASH IN HAND. The proceeds to be applied as far as may be to the payment of costs and the satisfaction of the above described execution.
Dated at Key West, Monroe County, Florida, this 22nd day of August, 2025. Richard A. Ramsay Sheriff of Monroe County, Florida
By: Donald Stullken Deputy Sheriff
NOTICE OF PRE-ELECTION CANVASSING BOARD MEETING
A pre-election canvassing board meeting regarding the City of Marathon Election will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Supervisor of Elections O ce, 10015 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL.
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A LA ELECCIÓN
Una reunión de la junta de encuestas preelectoral con respecto a la Elección de la Ciudad de Marathon se llevará a cabo el martes 16 de septiembre de 2025 a las 10:00 a.m. en la Oficina del Supervisor de Elecciones, 10015 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL.
Diane Clavier, Marathon City Clerk www.ci.marathon.fl.us
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Florida Keys Council of the Arts
Notice of Upcoming Meetings
The Florida Keys Council of the Arts will hold the following meetings via Communications Media Technology using a ZOOM webinar platform. The access points to view the Zoom meetings or for members of the public to provide public input will be: JOIN ZOOM via the Zoom app and use each meeting ID and password listed. Meetings are open to the public, and all are invited to attend. Questions, or to RSVP, please email Liz Young at director@keysarts.com
CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH NOTICE OF CODE AMENDMENT HEARING “SECOND/FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-500” NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission of the City of Key Colony Beach, Florida, will hold the following Public Hearing to hear amendments to the City’s Code of Ordinances.
DATE/TIME: Thursday, September 18th, 2025, 9:30
am LOCATION: City of Key Colony Beach, Marble Hall, 600 W. Ocean Dr., Key Colony Beach. The proposed Ordinance to be heard by the City Commission is [ORDINANCE NO. 2025-500], entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER FOURTEEN OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENTITLED SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL, SECTION 14-6 MONTHLY RATES AND CHARGES, AND PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; REPEALING ANY INCONSISTENT PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.”
The Business Impact Statement is available for review on the City of Key Colony Beach’s website at www.keycolonybeach.net and at City Hall at 600 W. Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach. Interested parties may appear
at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for inspection at the City Hall of Key Colony Beach. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Key Colony Beach City Commission with respect to any matter considered at the Code Amendment Hearing, that person will need a record of the proceeding and for such purpose 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.
If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing on Thursday, September 18th, 2025, but wish to comment, please direct correspondence to the City Clerk, P.O. Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051, and your comments will be entered into the record. To be published: On or before September 8th, 2025 City Clerk City of Key Colony Beach, Florida Publish: September 4, 2025
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CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH NOTICE OF CODE AMENDMENT HEARING “SECOND/FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-503” NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission of the City of Key Colony Beach, Florida, will hold the following Public Hearing to hear amendments to the City’s Code of Ordinances.
DATE/TIME: Thursday, September 18th, 2025, 9:30 am
LOCATION: City of Key Colony Beach, Marble Hall, 600 W. Ocean Dr., Key Colony Beach. The proposed Ordinance to be heard by the City Commission is [ORDINANCE NO. 2025-503], entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 12 PARKS AND RECREATION SECTION 12-2 RECREATION COMMITTEE CONTINUED, 12-6 MEETINGS, REPORTS OF COMMITTEE, 12-8 POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMITTEES, AND 12-9 LIMITATIONS ON USE OF CERTAIN CITY PARK PROPERTY; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.”
The Business Impact Statement is available for review on the City of Key Colony Beach’s website at www.keycolonybeach.net and at City Hall at 600 W. Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach. Interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for inspection at the City Hall of Key Colony Beach. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Key Colony Beach City Commission with respect to any matter considered at the Code Amendment Hearing, that person will need a record of the proceeding and for such purpose 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.
If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing on Thursday, September 18th, 2025, but wish to comment, please direct correspondence to the City Clerk, P.O. Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051, and your comments will be entered into the record.
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CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH NOTICE OF CODE AMENDMENT HEARING “SECOND/FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-504” NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission of the City of Key Colony Beach, Florida, will hold the following Public Hearing to hear amendments to the City’s Code of Ordinances.
DATE/TIME: Thursday, September 18th, 2025, 9:30 am LOCATION: City of Key Colony Beach, Marble Hall, 600 W. Ocean Dr., Key Colony Beach. The proposed Ordinance to be heard by the City Commission is [ORDINANCE NO. 2025-504], entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE XIII DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEES
SECTION 101-186 BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.”
The Business Impact Statement is available for review on the City of Key Colony Beach’s website at www.keycolonybeach.net and at City Hall at 600 W. Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach. Interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for inspection at the City Hall of Key Colony Beach.
If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Key Colony Beach City Commission with respect to any matter considered at the Code Amendment Hearing, that person will need a record of the proceeding and for such purpose 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.
If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing on Thursday, September 18th, 2025, but wish to comment, please direct correspondence to the City Clerk, P.O. Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051, and your comments will be entered into the record.
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CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH NOTICE OF CODE AMENDMENT HEARING “SECOND/FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-505” NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission of the City of Key Colony Beach, Florida, will hold the following Public Hearing to hear amendments to the City’s Code of Ordinances.
DATE/TIME: Thursday, September 18th, 2025, 9:30 am LOCATION: City of Key Colony Beach, Marble Hall, 600 W. Ocean Dr., Key Colony Beach. The proposed Ordinance to be heard by the City Commission is [ORDINANCE NO. 2025-505], entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE XIII DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEES SECTION 101185 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE, SECTION 101-170 APPEALS FROM ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, SECTION 101-171 VARIANCES, AND SECTION 101-172
AMENDMENT TO THIS CODE; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.”
The Business Impact Statement is available for review on the City of Key Colony Beach’s website at www.keycolonybeach.net and at City Hall at 600 W. Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach. Interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for inspection at the City Hall of Key Colony Beach. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Key Colony Beach City Commission with respect to any matter considered at the Code Amendment Hearing, that person will need a record of the proceeding and for such purpose 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.
If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing on Thursday, September 18th, 2025, but wish to comment, please direct correspondence to the City Clerk, P.O. Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051, and your comments will be entered into the record. To be published: On or before September 8th, 2025 City Clerk City of Key Colony Beach, Florida Publish: September 4, 2025
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CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH NOTICE OF CODE AMENDMENT HEARING “SECOND/FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-506” NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission of the City of Key Colony Beach, Florida, will hold the following Public Hearing to hear amendments to the City’s Code of Ordinances.
DATE/TIME: Thursday, September 18th, 2025, 9:30 am
LOCATION: City of Key Colony Beach, Marble Hall, 600 W. Ocean Dr., Key Colony Beach. The proposed Ordinance to be heard by the City Commission is [ORDINANCE NO. 2025-506], entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 14 SEWERS AND SEWER DISPOSAL, ARTICLE III UTILITY BOARD, SECTION 14-47 MEMBERSHIP AND 14-49 MEETINGS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE.”
The Business Impact Statement is available for review on the City of Key Colony Beach’s website at www.keycolonybeach.net and at City Hall at 600 W. Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach. Interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for inspection at the City Hall of Key Colony Beach. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Key Colony Beach City Commission with respect to any matter considered at the Code Amendment Hearing, that person will need a record of the proceeding and for such purpose 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.
If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing on Thursday, September 18th, 2025, but
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA FILE NO. 25-CP-000339-P IN RE: ESTATE OF ANNE HAMILTON GOVE, a/k/a ANNE H. GOVE, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Anne Hamilton Gove also known as Anne H. Gove, deceased, whose date of death was December 17th, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88770 Overseas Highway, Suite 2, Plantation Key, 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. The written demand must be filed with the clerk. 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: September 4, 2025.
Personal Representative: Gordon Hislop, Jr 34 Old Post Road Newington, NH 03801
Attorney for Personal Representative: George R. Moraitis, Jr.
Attorney for Petitioner
E-Mail Address: gmoraitisjr@ mcklaw.com
Florida Bar No. 0597058
Moraitis, Karney, Moraitis & Quailey
915 Middle River Drive, Suite 506 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Telephone: 954-563-4163
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA UPPER KEYS PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 25-CP-392-P
IN RE: ESTATE OF JUDITH L. MURPHY, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of JUDITH L. MURPHY, deceased, whose date of death was February 28, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88770 Overseas Hwy., Tavernier, FL 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: September 4, 2025.
Personal Representative: REBECCA A. NELSON 11379 Shaw Road Rockford, IL 61114
Attorney for Personal Representative: Victoria Miranda, Esq. Fl Bar No. 1015363
PROBATE IN RE: ESTATE OF DAVONNA IRENE CHURCHILL Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Davonna Irene Churchill, deceased, whose date of death was April 15, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County,
LEGAL NOTICES
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.
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 September 4, 2025.
Attorney for Personal Representative: Robert K. Miller
Attorney Florida Bar Number: 359173 Cunningham Miller Rhyne PA 10075 Overseas Hwy PO Box 500938
Marathon, FL 33050
Telephone: (305) 743-9428
Fax: (305) 743-8800
E-Mail: service@ floridakeyslaw.com
Secondary E-Mail: rmiller@ floridakeyslaw.com
Publish: September 4 & 11, 2025
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 25-CP-344-K
DIVISION: KEY WEST IN RE: ESTATE OF CHRISTOPHER ROSS ELWELL Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Christopher Ross Elwell, deceased, whose date of death was June 29, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 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 28, 2025.
Personal Representative: Ryan David Elwell 857 Copa d Oro Marathon, Florida 33050
Attorney for Personal Representative: Meghan Miller
Attorney Florida Bar Number: 1003898 Cunningham Miller Rhyne PA 10075 Overseas Hwy PO Box 500938 Marathon, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-9428
Fax: (305) 743-8800
E-Mail: memiller@ floridakeyslaw.com
Secondary E-Mail: service@ floridakeyslaw.com
Publish: August 28 and September 4, 2025
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THIS SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO.: 25-CP-000373-K IN RE: ESTATE OF ROGER NOURY
AKA ROGER NOURRY
AKA ROGER JOSEPH NOURY
AKA ROGER J. NOURY
AKA ROGER Y. NOURY Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of ROGER NOURY AKA ROGER NOURRY AKA ROGER JOSEPH NOURY AKA ROGER J. NOURY AKA ROGER Y. NOURY, deceased, whose date of death was April 21st, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040. The file number for the estate is 25-CP-000373-K. 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 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, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211. The date of first publication of this notice is August 28, 2025.
Personal Representative: DENIS THIFFAULT 222 Chemin des Pionniers Saint-Elie-de-Caxton Quebec, Canada G0X 1N0
Attorney for Personal Representative: Anthony N. Brimo, Esq. Attorney for Petitioner Florida Bar Number: 0236489 Anthony N. Brimo, P.A. 2111 Dairy Road Melbourne, FL 32904
Telephone: (321) 723-8388
Primary Email: anthonynbrimo@yahoo.com
Secondary Email: sarita@ lemieuxjacoby.com
Publish: August 28 and September 4, 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-000365-P IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN W. GUASTAVINO, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of JOHN W. GUASTAVINO, deceased, whose date of death was February 10, 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 representativeS and the personal representatives’ attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
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 28, 2025.
Personal Representatives: Rafael J. Guastavino, Jr. 22911 Bay Shore Rd. Chestertown, MD 21620 Helena Guastavino 200 Wrenn St. Unit 211 Tavernier, FL 33070 Attorney for Personal Representatives: Victoria Miranda, Esq. Florida Bar No. 1015363 Attorneys for Personal Representatives HERSHOFF, LUPINO & YAGEL, LLP 88539 Overseas Highway Tavernier, FL 33070 (305) 852-8440 – Telephone (305) 852-8848 – Facsimile JLupino@hlylaw.com - Primary VMiranda@hlylaw.com –Primary kvilchez@hlylaw.comSecondary Publish: August 28 and September 4, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 44-2025-CA000024-A0-01-PK JOSE ROBERTO TRIANA, and MARILYN GONZALEZ PlaintiffS, v. MANGROVE MARINE HOLDINGS, LLC, d/b/a GILBERTS, and MANNY DORTA, Defendants.
NOTICE OF ACTION TO: Manny Dorta Address Unknown YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has been filed against you in the Circuit Court of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Monroe County, Florida, regarding the motor vehicle accident occurring on September 29, 2024, on 107900 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037 and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to Kendrick Almaguer, Esq., Attorney for the Plaintiff, The Hachar Law Group, whose address is 7900 Oak Lane, Suite 401, Miami Lakes, FL 33016, and file the original with the clerk of this court at Clerk of the Circuit Court, 5000 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040 on or before September 29, 2025. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
Dated this 18th day of August, 2025. KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Shonta McLeod As Deputy Clerk Publish: August 28 and September 4, 11 & 18, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 25-DR-918-K EDWIN ANTONIO AMADOR MIRANDA, Petitioner, and AMELIA BEATRIZ AMADOR BELETA, Respondent.
AMENDED NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: AMELIA BEATRIZ
AMADOR BELETA RESPONDENT’S LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: COL. 14 DE SEPT DEL SUPEREXPRESS 4 C AL S ½ ABAJO, MANAGUA, NICARAGUA 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 EDWIN ANTONIO AMADOR MIRANDA, whose address is 5582 1ST AVE, APT 201, BOX 5, KEY WEST, FL 33040 on or before September 29, 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: N/A Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.
Dated: August 22, 2025
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: August 28 & September 4, 11 & 18, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2024-CC-64-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 22ND day of September 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 5111, Week 46, Even Year Biennial 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 COUNT(S) I entered in a case pending in said Court, the 4TH day of August 2025 Style of which is:
WINDWARD POINTE II, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 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 ANGELA BRUNO, DECEASED, AND RAYMOND DELIMAN, AS POTENTIAL HEIR TO ANGELA BRUNO Defendant And the Docket Number of which is Number 2024-CC64-K
WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 5TH day of August 2025
KEVIN MADOK 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: September 4 & 11, 2025
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2023-CC-78-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 22ND day of September 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 D21, Week 43, 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) II entered in a case pending in said Court, the 5TH day of August 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 JANICE ESTELLE KOWALKE, DECEASED AND JOANNE FYRES, AS POTENTIAL HEIR TO JANICE ESTELLE KOWALKE
Defendant
And the Docket Number of which is Number 2023-CC78-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 5TH day of August 2025.
KEVIN MADOK 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: September 4 & 11, 2025
The Weekly Newspapers
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2024-CC-272-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 22ND day of September 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 5724, Week 52, Annual 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 AFTER DEFAULT AS TO COUNT(S) V, VI entered in a case pending in said Court, the 5TH day of August 2025
Style of which is: WINDWARD POINTE II, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Plaintiff vs. BRIAN MARCH BRAUN; LISA LA MONICA BRAUN
Defendant And the Docket Number of which is Number 2024-CC272-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 7TH day of August 2025
KEVIN MADOK 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: September 4 & 11, 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 Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will, on the 22ND day of September 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 B23, Week 28, 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) VI entered in a case pending in said Court, the 24TH 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 RONALD WAYNE BYRON, DECEASED AND SUE BYRON, AS POTENTIAL HEIR TO RONALD WAYNE BYRON
Defendant
And the Docket Number of which is Number 2024-CA61-K
WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 23RD day of July 2025.
KEVIN MADOK 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: September 4 & 11, 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
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will, on the 22ND day of September 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 F21, Week 28, 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) XI entered in a case pending in said Court, the 8TH day of July 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 REGINALD DEMPSEY
CRAIG JR., DECEASED
Defendant
And the Docket Number of which is Number 2024-CA61-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 23RD day of July 2025. KEVIN MADOK 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:
September 4 & 11, 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 Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will, on the 22ND day of September 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 F21, Week 42, 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) IX entered in a case pending in said Court, the 8TH day of July 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 REGINALD DEMPSEY CRAIG JR., DECEASED AND CHRISTINE ANN CRAIG, AS POTENTIAL HEIR TO REGINALD DEMPSEY CRAIG JR.
Defendant
And the Docket Number of which is Number 2024-CA61-K
WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 23RD day of July 2025.
KEVIN MADOK
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: September 4 & 11, 2025
The Weekly Newspapers
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 2024-CC-292-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 22ND day of September 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 5714, Week 24, Even Year Biennial 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 AFTER DEFAULT AS TO COUNT(S) III, IV entered in a case pending in said Court, the 5TH day of August 2025 Style of which is: WINDWARD POINTE II, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Plaintiff
vs. DOYLE SCOTT NEELEY AND KATHRYN LORELLE NICHOLSON Defendant
And the Docket Number of which is Number 2024-CC292-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 5TH day of August 2025 KEVIN MADOK 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: September 4 & 11, 2025
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2024-CC-42-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 22ND day of September 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 5134, Week 4, 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 COUNT I, UNIT 5134, WEEK 4 entered in a case pending in said Court, the 26TH day of June 2025
Style of which is: WINDWARD POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A CORPORATION NOT-FOR-
PROFIT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA
Plaintiff vs. UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE HYDUK FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUST
DATED MARCH 26, 2003
Defendant
And the Docket Number of which is Number 2024-CC42-K
WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 2ND day of July 2025
KEVIN MADOK 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: September 4 & 11, 2025
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2024-CC-275-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 22ND day of September 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 A22, Week 17, 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 AFTER DEFAULT COUNT(S) I entered in a case pending in said Court, the 5TH day of August 2025
Style of which is: BEACH HOUSE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP, A FLORIDA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP Plaintiff vs. JOSEPH R. CEPPARULO AND DENISE R. CEPPARULO
Defendant And the Docket Number of which is Number 2024-CC275-K
WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 5TH day of August 2025. KEVIN MADOK 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: September 4 & 11, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2024-CC-272-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 22ND day of September 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 5334, Week 18, Annual 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 AFTER DEFAULT AS TO COUNT(S) III, IV entered in a case pending in said Court, the 5TH day of August 2025 Style of which is: WINDWARD POINTE II, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Plaintiff vs. KATHLEEN A. WELLINGTON
Defendant
And the Docket Number of which is Number 2024-CC272-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 7TH day of August 2025 KEVIN MADOK 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: September 4 & 11, 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 Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will, on the 22ND day of September 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 A33, Week 46, 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) VIII entered in a case pending in said Court, the 24TH 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 ALANEL JO KREUSCH, DECEASED AND DUANE C. KREUSCH, AS POTENTIAL HEIR TO ALANEL JO KREUSCH
Defendant
And the Docket Number of which is Number 2024-CA61-K
WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 23RD day of July 2025.
KEVIN MADOK 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: September 4 & 11, 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 Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will, on the 22ND day of September 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 A14, Week 2, 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) IV entered in a case pending in said Court, the 8TH day of July 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 THOMAS PORCHER RAVENEL, DECEASED Defendant And the Docket Number of which is Number 2024-CA61-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 23RD day of July 2025.
KEVIN MADOK
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: September 4 & 11, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2024-CC-42-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 22ND day of September 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 5433, Week 25, Annual 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) IV entered in a case pending in said Court, the 26TH day of June 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. UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE HUYDUK FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUST DATED MARCH 26, 2003 AGAINST DARWIN STUBBS, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS POTENTIAL HEIR TO SHIUKI STUBBS; DANIEL C. STUBBS, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS POTENTIAL HEIR TO SHIUKI STUBBS; DENISE GALLARDO, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS POTENTIAL HEIR TO SHIUKI STUBBS; AND ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES WHO CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSE, HEIR, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ADMINISTRATORS OR AS OTHER CLAIMANTS, BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST SHIUKI STUBBS, DECEASED Defendant
And the Docket Number of which is Number 2024-CC42-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 5TH day of August 2025
KEVIN MADOK 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: September 4 & 11, 2025
The Weekly Newspapers
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2024-CC-97-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 22ND day of September 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 5533, Week 40, 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 UNIT 5533, WEEK 40 entered in a case pending in said Court, the 26TH day of June 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 MARGARET SUSAN THOMAS, DECEASED; KATHERINE THOMAS, AS POTENTIAL HEIR TO MARGARET SUSAN THOMAS; AND SARAH STEPHENSON, AS POTENTIAL HEIR TO MARGARET SUSAN THOMAS Defendant
And the Docket Number of which is Number 2024-CC97-K
WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 2ND day of July 2025
KEVIN MADOK 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: September 4 & 11, 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
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will, on the 22ND day of September 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 A14, Week 42, 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) X entered in a case pending in said Court, the 8TH day of July 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 MARIA FIORE WILSON, DECEASED; ASHLEY WILSON, AS POTENTIAL HEIR TO MARIA FIORE WILSON; AND CASEY STEINBERG, AS POTENTIAL HEIR TO MARIA FIORE WILSON Defendant And the Docket Number of which is Number 2024-CA61-K WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 23RD day of July 2025.
KEVIN MADOK
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: September 4 & 11, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers
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 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 305-4170871 or email Anneke@ KeysWeekly.com
BOATS FOR SALE
GREAT DEAL: Key Largo 21' Deep V Center Console w/trailer. New 150hp motor & electronics. PRICE REDUCED TO $15,000. Located in Marathon. 201-696-8906
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 305-4170871 or email Anneke@ KeysWeekly.com
Dockage up to 60’ Islamorada - Bayside, 50 amp service. Call 860-982-4517
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
EMPLOYMENT
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-ourteam/
Handyman needed for residence in Marathon. High Pay! Call:305-395-0478 bbrayman@proton.me
PAVER DAVE INC. is now hiring in the Lower Keys. Must have Driver’s License. Bobcat driver experience helpful. Pay depends on experience. Call 305-304-3966
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.
PLACE YOUR EMPLOYMENT AD HERE. $25/week for up to 5 lines of copy! Call 305-417-0871 or email Anneke@ KeysWeekly.com
HOBBIES/COLLECT
PRIVATE COLLECTOR
WANTS Rolex, Dive Watches and Pilot Watches. Old Model Military Clocks & Watches. Call 305-743-4578
HOUSING FOR RENT
2BR/2BA Single Family Waterfront Home for rent in Marathon. Fully furnished. 70' dock. $4,500/month includes all utilities, internet & TV. Available for 4 monthsJan - April. 727-278-1105
3 BR/2 BA home for rent in Key Colony Beach. 75' premium dock. $4,000/ month + utilities. F/L/S 786-229-0228
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
UNFURNISHED 2/2 HOUSE FOR RENT ON CANAL, MM27, Ramrod Key, recently refurbished and painted, w/d, utilities paid by owner, $2,750/month, fenced yard, available now. Pete 786-649-9833 or pprm1119@aol.com PENDING!
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
RV FOR SALE
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
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
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.
NOW HIRING IN ISLAMORADA
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.
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!
NOW HIRING
DOCK HAND
We are looking for a Dock Hand with excellent customer service to join our team. You would assist with the daily operations of our marina. Responsibilities include assistance with the daily marina tasks including helping guests arrive and depart from their dock, guiding guests over the radio, navigation, marina amenity cleaning, pressure-washing, assisting guests with golf cart rides and requests, and maintaining the marina. 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
NOW
wants you to join their team! ONLINE STORE
Full or Part-time. $19/hour to start. EMAIL resume to: Bette@TurtleHospital.org APPLY in person: 2396 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL
$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.
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
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.
