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Plaques and bragging rights are up for grabs in this year’s Best of Upper Keys. People visiting keysweekly.com/buk25 can choose their favorites in 87 different categories. Remember, you can log in daily to nominate.
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR FOURTH ANNUAL BEST OF UPPER KEYS
Submit your favorites through Oct. 5; proceeds support local children’s shelter
JIM McCARTHY jim@keysweekly.com
Acelebration of the community’s finest and best — from Key Largo to Islamorada — will be on display during the fourth annual Best of Upper Keys.
Nominations in more than 80 categories open when the clock strikes noon on Thursday, Sept. 18. People can visit keysweekly.com once a day to write in their favorites in the business, food and drink and community arenas. The Best of Upper Keys is similar to the Key West People’s Choice Awards in the Bubbas, which began in 2014, and the Best of Marathon, which started in 2008. Voters will have the chance to vote for all their favorite people, places, foods and things that encapsulate the Upper Keys. Whether it’s local celebrities, favorite neighborhoods or musicians, the people will name the very best.
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With a variety of returning categories, such as Best Fish Sandwich, Best Sunset and Best Overall Business, come some new additions to this year’s Best of Upper Keys. In the food and drink
category, people will have the opportunity to nominate their favorites for Best Cook Your Catch, Best Raw Bar and Best Wine Selection. Best Wedding Venue and Best Resort/Hotel are new and up for grabs in the business category.
Not only does the Best of Upper Keys bring bragging rights during an unforgettable awards night, but it also raises funds for a worthy cause in the Florida Keys Children’s Center.
“We are truly humbled and honored to bring this event back to our friends and neighbors in the Upper Keys for the fourth year in a row,” said Jason Koler, Keys Weekly publisher. “This is about bringing everyone together to celebrate those who have dedicated themselves to their professions and service.”
Nominate favorites: Sept. 18 to Oct. 5
Log in to keysweekly.com starting on Thursday, Sept. 18 at noon until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5 to nominate your favorites in each category. Voters can vote once per day for all categories, and must fill out 75% of
Nominations for this year’s Best of Upper Keys open at noon on Thursday, Sept. 18. People can nominate daily through Oct. 5 at keysweekly.com/buk25.
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each ballot. Visit daily throughout the nomination process to propose your favorite finalists.
The top three nominees in each category are placed on the finalists’ ballot. Contrary to the annual rumor, we do not create the top three. You, the voters, decide the top three finalists from among your nominees, every year. Nominations will end at 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 5, so make sure your voice is heard before then.
Vote for finalists: Oct. 16-Nov. 2
The top three nominees in each category make the final ballot. The highest vote-getter among the three finalists in each category receives the highly-coveted Best of Upper Keys plaque.
Voting for the finalists in each category begins at noon on Oct. 16 at keysweekly.com and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 2. During this stage, voters can submit one ballot per day and must fill out 75% of the categories to cast a valid ballot. So visit keysweekly. com often throughout the process and submit one ballot a day.
The awards: Friday, Nov. 14
The fourth annual Best of Upper Keys awards celebration is Friday, Nov. 14 at Playa Largo Resort. Tickets are not generally made available to the public due to demand. Winners, nominees and dignitaries are invited to attend and additional attendees are selected from a first-come, first-served waiting list. To be placed on this list, please email manuela@ keysweekly.com.
Scan the QR code to nominate your favorites.
Proceeds from this year’s Best of Upper Keys support the Florida Keys Children’s Shelter. Staff from the shelter rise to an ovation during last year’s Best of Upper Keys awards ceremony at Playa Largo Resort in Key Largo. FILE PHOTO
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVE $672 MILLION SPENDING PLAN
JIM McCARTHY jim@keysweekly.com
Monroe County commissioners finalized a $672.2 million spending plan with staffing and program cuts, as well as slashes in funding to nonprofits serving vulnerable populations.
A Sept. 10 final budget hearing ended with commissioner Holly Raschein proposing a reduction in the tax rate to 2.6929, or $269 per $100,000 of property’s assessed value.
Commissioners originally considered an increase in the millage rate to 2.7327 to raise an additional $2 million for hurricane recovery and cleanup reserves. Commissioners aimed to bolster funds for storm cleanup amid the uncertainty surrounding federal reimbursements and grant funding through FEMA.
“We have a year before we have to be concerned with FEMA, but we have to keep it on radar,” Raschein said.
Lisa Tennyson, county legislative affairs director, said no changes are official, but there have been memos and statements from FEMA representatives suggesting policy shifts. Changes could mean shifting the costs of natural disasters, including hurricanes, to state and local governments, as well as fewer reimbursable projects for public facilities including parks, beach access, boat ramps and nature trails damaged in a storm.
A millage rate reduction was unanimously approved by commis-
COUNTY REJECTS GIVING FDOT OK TO WIDEN U.S. 1
JIM McCARTHY jim@keysweekly.com
Monroe County commissioners unanimously rejected a draft proposal to give the Florida Department of Transportation authority to potentially enlarge segments of U.S. 1 to four lanes of traffic.
Commissioners made their positions known before members of the public took to the microphone to voice their opposition to the proposed policy change during a Sept. 10 meeting in Key Largo.
The proposal would have removed language stating Monroe County “shall coordinate with FDOT on these portions of U.S. 1 that are shown as two lanes on the future traffic circulation map to maintain them as two lanes for the planning horizon.”
Speaking on behalf of the village council, Vice Mayor Don Horton requested county officials never consider four lanes through Islamorada.
“The four-laning of Islamorada would just be devastating to our businesses and our way of life,” he said.
The planning commission’s recommendation, as well as opposition from residents via phone calls and emails to commissioners and public comment, shut down the idea. Commissioner Holly Raschein requested discussion among the commission to give residents an idea of their decision before a public comment period began.
“I feel like we’ve got a handle individually on where we’re leaning,” she said.
sioners. A budget for the upcoming 2025-26 fiscal year was then approved via 5-0 vote.
Overall, the budget is $43.6 million less than last year’s approved $714 million spending plan. John Quinn, county assistant director of management and budget, said the completion of Key West International Airport’s Concourse A and the completed purchase of three Trauma Star helicopters are the primary drivers behind the spending reductions.
On the personnel side, county officials eliminated 45 full-time positions. Employees who work for constitutional officers will receive a 2.9% cost of living adjustment, a decrease from an original ask of 4% to 5%.
County officials also discontinued Freebee rideshare service in the Lower Keys while axing a proposed expansion in the Upper Keys. Quinn said these cuts offset the unavoidable cost increases, such as Consumer Price Index increases for solid waste collection and contractually-obligated 14.5% pay increases for county firefighters and EMS.
And 50%, or $1.1 million, was cut from funding for human services nonprofits. Each year, the county’s Human Services Advisory Board recommends funding for essential human services nonprofits. The requests are ultimately voted on by commissioners.
The proposal strictly involved unincorporated areas of Monroe County. Talks surrounding more traffic lanes date back to November 2024, when commissioners directed staff to draft a proposed amendment to allow for up to four lanes of traffic on any new bridges FDOT constructs in unincorporated Monroe County.
In addition, commissioners directed staff to meet with FDOT to determine if adding more lanes of traffic to the non-bridge segments of U.S. 1 in unincorporated areas would improve the day-to-day traffic congestion.
Emily Schemper, growth management director, said FDOT was initially seeking to replace the Seven Mile and Long Key bridges. With the planning came a study of potentially more lanes.
FDOT, however, is no longer pursuing new bridge construction. Instead, it is seeking to conduct only rehabilitation projects.
Schemper said county and FDOT officials met in January to discuss whether adding lanes in unincorporated Monroe County would help traffic flow. FDOT replied that language within the county comprehensive plan would have to be removed, giving full authority to the state without the county having a final say.
The county’s planning commission recommended commissioners deny the proposed amendment due to its inconsistency with the principles for guiding development in Monroe County. The proposal, which dealt solely with unincorporated areas, still caught the attention of Islamorada officials, several of whom attended the meeting.
Commissioner Michelle Coldiron said they should stick to adding more turn lanes, not additional traffic lanes, where feasible on U.S. 1. She also noted FDOT is examining a potential ferry system that could transport people from various parts of the Keys, as well as the mainland, in a bid to reduce traffic on the highway.
“I would appreciate us putting pressure on FDOT to do the things that we know can help,” she said.
Lincoln also recommended county staff and County Administrator Christine Hurley come up with a better transit system for those commuting from areas like Big Pine and Big Coppitt Keys to work in Key West.
Before the discussion on the proposal, county commissioners received a report on the 2025 U.S. 1 arterial travel time and delay study. The study is done every two years by the county’s traffic consultant, AECOM, to monitor the level of service (LOS) on U.S. 1. The report cost the county $131,864.99.
The study report gave the overall LOS a “C” grade, with a median speed of 45.6 mph. All segments within unincorporated Monroe County currently operate at grade C or better.
Three segments in Islamorada, MM 84 to MM 86 on Windley Key, MM 79.5 to MM 84 on Upper Matecumbe Key and MM 73 to MM 77.5 on Lower Matecumbe Key, were found to be underperforming and received “D” grades.
County land development code states U.S. 1 must have sufficient capacity in unincorporated areas to be rated at least a “C” for the length of the highway. Development may be approved as long as it doesn’t worsen traffic by more than 5% below C. County commissioners ultimately approved the study following more than two hours of discussion, questions and public comment.
MAN ARRESTED FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER WITH CROSSBOW
A61-year-old Key Largo man was arrested Sept. 16 after attempting to shoot his roommate in the head with a crossbow.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said George Henry Balboni was charged with attempted murder.
“Violence is never the answer to a roommate dispute,” said Sheriff Rick Ramsay. “It’s much easier to separate yourself from the situation, but this person did the total opposite and now faces very serious criminal charges.”
The sheriff’s office was called to a residence on the 700 block of Largo Road at about 6 a.m. regarding a disturbance. The 69-year-old male victim led deputies to Balboni who was lying in the front yard of the home and bleeding from the face. There were several arrows on and near Balboni where he was found. The victim said Balboni lured him to a vehicle on the property and tried to kill him by shooting him with an arrow. The victim suffered a minor cut to his ear from the arrow. A fight ensued. The victim took the crossbow from Balboni and hit him with it, knocking him to the ground.
Balboni admitted to shooting the crossbow at the victim. Balboni said he tried to kill the victim, whom he described as a “parasite.” Balboni also
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Sherrie Schwab, CEO for the Domestic Abuse Shelter, said the cut to her organization means the end of outreach services from Key Largo to Key West. The Domestic Abuse Shelter was recommended to receive $98,895 from the county’s Human Services Advisory Board (HSAB), but will receive half that amount.
“The only domestic violence survivors in this county that will receive services from us — the only certified domestic violence center — will be the emergency shelter. There will be no outreach services, which HSAB funds at that moment,” Schwab said.
Cuts by county officials were made amid forecasts of decreases in sales and bed taxes and state-shared revenues. In addition, the state’s Department of Government Efficiency is zeroing in on government spending across the Sunshine State. Specifically, the state’s
said he has no remorse.
Balboni was taken to Mariners Hospital in Tavernier for injuries to his head. The victim was not taken to the hospital.
Statements from both men to deputies revealed the two roommates had a history of arguments and have lived together for several years. Balboni stated the victim went through his trash on Monday and found vodka, which angered Balboni. Balboni stated he decided to kill the victim at that point.
Balboni was taken to jail. — Keys Weekly staff report
DOGE is targeting unnecessary use of taxpayer funds to support nongovernmental organizations. A report from the state department is expected to come out in January 2026. County officials are hoping to receive more clarity on policies as to what the state deems unnecessary funding.
“We have kept the DOGE priorities that were given to us from that department at the state level in mind,” said County Administrator Christine Hurley.
Key Largo resident Isabella McClain asked commissioners to reconvene in early 2026 to re-evaluate the budget and consider ways to reinstate — and sustain — nonprofit funding.
“These organizations are often first responders when our most vulnerable neighbors, family and friends have no other option but to stay through a major storm,” McClain said. “The care and capacity they provide cannot be quantified in this budget.”
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SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES BUDGET WITH INCREASED MILLAGE AND SPENDING
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Monroe County School Board members approved a $320.65 million budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year during a Sept. 9 meeting in Marathon.
The total combined millage rate for the school district’s upcoming fiscal year is 2.9470, or $294.70 per $100,000 of assessed property value. The approved millage rate is a 2.9% increase from last year.
Overall, the spending plan approved unanimously is an increase of $13.28 million from the previous fiscal year. The general fund, which supports the district’s daily operations, totals $172.39 million. Capital projects make up $86.90 million, or 27.1% of the budget. Remaining funds go to internal services, debt service, special revenue, food service and trust and agency.
A final spending plan presentation by Charlene White, executive director of finance, was part of a multistep budget process that allows for analysis by board members and communication with the public.
The district’s reserve, which totals $9.6 million, is intended to help recover from a hurricane or other disaster.
There is a separate line item in the budget labeled “Public Schools by State Law.” Most of that money goes to other counties to equalize educational opportunities around the state.
Under a $3.77 million budget line item labeled safety and security, board member John Dick objected to payment for sheriff’s deputies working after-school events being rolled into the budgets of individual schools. He made the point that when the voters were asked to approve a separate millage for safety and security it was
COUNCIL MULLS PARKING ISSUES & PEACOCKS
JIM McCARTHY jim@keysweekly.com
Parking issues in one Islamorada community and protections for roaming peacocks were among the notable issues before the Islamorada Village Council during a Sept. 9 meeting.
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to be separate and transparent. He argued that safety and security funds should be rigorously separated from the district general funds.
The staff argued that deputies for extracurricular activities are in a different non-instructional category.
The board also reviewed the 2025-26 student progression plan. This is being revised to include legislative mandates like the restricted use of wireless devices. The revised plan also tries to boost academic integrity while dealing with plagiarism. There is clarification about the release of high school students from school and certain requirements for graduation to include taking a personal finance course.
Board member Sue Woltanski asked about standardized testing and pointed out that students would have a small reduction in the instructional time dedicated to standardized testing.
The public comment session brought out two speakers asking for improvements at the Marathon High baseball diamond. Former Marathon Mayor Luis Gonzalez, representing the Middle Keys Booster Club, detailed how a 2024 district playoff game had to be called for flooding on the field. He stated that a committee developed a plan for the field that hasn’t had any improvements in eight years. The committee presented the board with a brochure and access to a slide show describing the suggested plan. Items include improved seating for fans, a usable press box and much improved drainage with artificial turf. Five baseball and softball teams use the same field. James Simcic, a little league coach, followed Gonzalez to echo his request.
Discussion ensued over the Anglers Reef Property Owners Association’s interest in leasing the village right-of-way on Windley Key in order to construct and maintain parking spots for residents and visitors inside the gated community.
In the past, residents and visitors of Anglers Reef, located on the Old Highway on Windley Key, could park their cars, trailers and watercraft across the street on the right of way. That all came to an end, however, after a previous council approved a no-parking zone in the median and rights of way beginning at MM 84.3 on Windley Key to MM 85.4 on Upper Matecumbe Key. Concerns had been raised by the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority, which needed the area unhindered by the influx of boats, trailers and heavy machinery for a water main replacement.
The FKAA water main replacement project on Windley has since been completed.
In August, the village’s engineer presented the council with a proposal to construct parallel parking spots on Windley Key not far from Anglers Reef at a $500,000 price tag. The village, as well as the association, didn’t feel hundreds of thousands in taxpayer dollars should be used to produce a limited number of parallel parking spots.
A draft proposal presented to the council Sept. 9 by the association’s attorney, Ty Harris, would give the association the ability to pay for and construct new, back-out parking spots. The association proposes paying the village $500 a month. The village would also be indemnified in the event of an accident occurring from a car backing out of a parking spot onto the Old Highway.
Harris said the proposal came following a recent meeting among the association, Islamorada Mayor Sharon Mahoney and Village Manager Ron Saunders that sought to find a solution to the community’s parking issues.
“This feels like the best solution
to solve this problem without costing the village any money. The village is going to make some money on the lease; we’re going to incur all the responsibility for improvements,” Harris said.
A majority of council members ultimately gave staff the go-ahead to proceed with pursuing an agreement between the village and Anglers Reef for parking. Some council members said they would like the rent increased to $1,000 a month. The proposal is expected to come before the council in October.
If approved, the newly-created parking spots would be available not only to Anglers Reef residents, but also to visitors and other members of the public.
Islamorada resident Ken Thomas spoke in opposition to the new parking on a village right-of-way for Anglers Reef. He said the “private problem should find a private solution,” like Hog Heaven did when the restaurant acquired adjacent property for additional parking.
“This agreement and proposal is solely for the welfare of those wealthy individuals, about half of them from New York, New Jersey and other states. It changes Windley Key’s character to preserve the rich,” Thomas said.
A majority of the residences inside Anglers Reef are vacation rentals or secondary homes, with only one homesteaded property. Each home is built with two parking spaces. No additional parking is available inside the community, concerned residents say.
“This is not a community that can afford to spend $2.7 million on an empty lot next door. It’s not as rich as everyone says it is,” said Nick Catania, who spends half the year at his Anglers Reef residence. “The fact that we can’t park our cars anywhere now is becoming a very big problem, because now my kids are older and still want to come to the Keys and enjoy it just like I did.”
Scott Ofstein, Anglers Reef Property Association board member, said they’ve been trying to work something out with the village for 10 months. He said there’s no ability to accommodate overflow parking inside the community.
CORAL SHORES AND FIRST RESPONDERS COMMEMORATE 9/11
Coral Shores students and staff pause before classes on Sept. 11 to remember the 9/11 attacks 24 years ago. NATALIE GOODWIN/Contributed
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While the courtyard at Coral Shores High School was surrounded by 2,977 small American flags, the students and staff stood silently in honor of the same number of people who died on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001.
A brief remembrance ceremony on Sept. 11 included the pledge of allegiance, as well as words from leadership and student activities teacher Joe Szymanski of the importance surrounding the day.
Hulber Gagliardini played taps on his trumpet along with a drum roll from the high school band.
Wilmarie Lopez, a counselor in the Upper Keys employed by the Guidance/Care Center, is one of the organizers of the ceremony.
“This is the second year we have held this ceremony. Students placed the flags around the courtyard and provided words of thanks posted on the wall for the first responders in the community,” she said.
The pledge of allegiance is led by Islamorada Assistant Fire Chief Charlie Mather during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony.
“Last year, students from the leadership classes wrote the name and birth date of one victim on each flag,” said Principal Laura Lietaert. “It really hit them when they realized that some were babies and children when they died.”
The ceremony was short. But, as Islamorada Fire Chief Terry Abel said, “We wear it on our uniform: Never Forget.”
Ceremonies commemorating 9/11 were also held at Ocean Reef, Key Largo School, Key Largo Fire Museum and Monroe County Fire Rescue stations.
9/11 REMEMBRANCE HELD AT NEW VOLUNTEER FIRE RESCUE MUSEUM
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First responders, local dignitaries and members of the public gathered inside the newly opened Key Largo Volunteer Fire Rescue Museum to remember and honor the thousands of lives lost 24 years ago during the Sept. 11 terror attacks.
“I remember that day, so vividly, like it was yesterday,” an emotional Diane De Jesus told the crowd. She was a teacher in the Bronx when the hijacked planes struck the World Trade Center, shattering countless lives, including those of some of her young students, whose parents never came home from work that day.
De Jesus now lives in Palm Coast, Florida and was visiting Key Largo when she heard about the remembrance ceremony; she knew she needed to attend.
“I’m just so happy to see that people are here and they’re respecting 9/11; they’re not forgetting. And look at how lucky I am, to come see a beautiful new museum,” she added.
The 9/11 ceremony was the first to be held inside the new museum that pays tribute to Key Largo’s volunteer firefighters, who served the community for decades, starting in 1955. The museum also honors firefighters past and present from all 26 fire stations countywide, from Ocean Reef to Key West.
After years of planning and collecting memorabilia, the museum, next to Station 24, opened for the first time on July 4.
“Now the fire service is a fully paid department, “ said Frank Conklin, who started volunteering for the department in the 1990s. Conklin is a commissioner with the Key Largo Fire and EMS District. An electrician by trade, this former volunteer firefighter wanted to preserve the department’s rich history and worked tirelessly to create the museum, reaching out to former firefighters for historical artifacts and mementos.
“Rather than just throw stuff in the garbage that the next generation did not know about, let’s preserve the history and educate the public as well as our firefighters,” said Conklin, who is the museum’s founder and curator.
Capt. Sergio Garcia has been with Key Largo Fire Rescue for 17 years. His roots run deep here and he is excited to have this museum in the community.
“I grew up right here in this neighborhood,” Garcia said. “I have a lot of history here in the department. My father was the past chief, my uncle was a past assistant chief here, so it’s very special to be able to have this in the community, honoring and remembering all the history here since back in the ’50s,” he added.
The inside of the museum, which is located in the original home of the Key Largo Volunteer Fire Rescue Department, is a snapshot of the early days of the fire service.
During a remembrance ceremony, Key Largo firefighter Gabriel Belgiovine prepares to ring the bell honoring the victims of Sept. 11. KELLIE BUTLER FARRELL/Keys Weekly
Frank Conklin stands in front of the museum he founded. The plaques represent the different names used by the volunteer fire department dating back to the 1950s.
Florida Keys FISH REPORT
FRESH BAIT PAYS OFF
Big blackfins are biting on the humps
1: Fish captain Kit Mobley and his father, Chris, with yellow-eye and vermillion snapper.
2: Anglers aboard the DirtyBoat 2.0 with blackfin tuna. 3: Excited anglers with an amberjack. CONTRIBUTED
The fishing action has been incredible here in Islamorada. Aboard DirtyBoat 2.0 out of Robbie’s Marina, we’ve been starting the days right by loading up on live pilchards at the shallow patch reefs. Offshore, fresh bait is paying off. Big blackfin tunas have been biting aggressively on the humps, readily taking both live bait and trolled feathers. For anglers looking to bring home dinner, the deep-water bite for yellow-eye and vermillion snapper has been on fire. Chicken rigs baited with squid and sand keys are getting slammed as soon as they hit the bottom. Meanwhile, wrecks in and around 100 feet of water are holding some giants. We’re seeing impressive “flag” yellowtails coming over the rail on live pilchards. Anglers are also getting stretched by a powerful mix of sharks, goliath groupers and amberjacks.
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Big black tunas are biting on the humps. And fresh bait is paying off.
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This full-time role is all about connection, creativity, and making an impact. Responsibilities include supporting member requests, scheduling email blasts, preparing monthly presentations, prospecting and reaching out to businesses about Chamber membership, and assisting with events and community engagement.
We’re looking for someone who is organized, positive, and excited about building relationships. Basic creative skills are helpful, but what ma ers most is your initiative, professionalism, and passion for helping our business community thrive.
If you’re ready to bring your talents to the heart of the Upper Keys business community, we’d love to hear from you. Email your resume and help us continue the Chamber’s tradition of supporting local businesses.
SWIM STROKES AIM TO SAVE HISTORIC BEACON OFF ISLAMORADA
Akaleidoscope of colors came to life in the Florida Keys on Sept. 13 when hundreds of swimmers put their stamina to the ultimate test — all in the name of giving back.
More than 300 swimmers from the United States and other countries began an 8-mile, roundtrip open-water swim to a historic lighthouse.
The solo and relay swimmers were accompanied by kayakers who provided navigation, hydration and real-time support during the race as they swam out four miles from the shoreline in Islamorada to Alligator Lighthouse and turned around to swim four miles back. The event raises funds for the restoration of the nearly 152-yearold lighthouse.
Swim for Alligator Lighthouse was founded after Florida Keys artist Larry Herlth, known locally as “Lighthouse Larry,” made the swim in 2012, to bring awareness to its crumbling condition.
His swim and artistry inspired the launch of the annual lighthouse swim in 2013 — an event that celebrates open water swimming and supports restoration and scholarships.
For the second year in a row, Maximiliano Paccot, 29, emerged from the Atlantic Ocean as the fastest individual swimmer at the 2025 swim. His winning time of 2 hours, 52 minutes and 18 seconds beat his prior year’s time by 18 minutes and set a new course record. Originally from Uruguay, Paccot came to the United States on a World Aquatics sponsorship and has competed in open-water swims around the world.
The top female finisher was Coral Shores High School swimmer Layne Smith, 17, with a time of 3:39:51.
Alligator Reef takes its name from the USS Alligator, a U.S. Navy schooner that ran aground there in 1822 and was intentionally sunk to prevent capture by pirates. To protect ships from the same fate, the Alligator Reef Light, an iron screw-pile lighthouse, was built in 1873 near Indian Key. Rising 136 feet above the reef, it warned sailors away from the treacherous shallows for more than a century before being deactivated in 2015. Today, its skeletal frame still stands as one of the most iconic structures in the Keys, a symbol of both maritime history and preservation efforts.
More information is at swimalligatorlight.com.
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1: Swimmers set their sights on Alligator Reef Lighthouse as they prepare to enter the water at Amara Cay Resort. 2: Wave 3 blue caps, made up of three-person teams, begin their swim. 3: From left, Joshua Baer, senior planner with Monroe County Emergency Management; pastor emeritus Tony Hammon; Monroe County Sheriff’s Lt. Charlene Sprinkle; Florida State Rep. Jim Mooney and sheriff’s Capt. Lissette Quintero. 4: Volunteers hang finisher medals for the annual Swim for Alligator Lighthouse. 5: Uruguay’s Maximiliano Paccot emerged as the fastest individual swimmer with a winning
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18 seconds — beating his prior year’s time by 18 minutes and setting a new course record. 6: Swimmers take off en route to the lighthouse, assisted by support kayakers and people on other watercraft. Photos by DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly and MARY B. HABAN/ Florida Keys News Bureau
By Mandy Miles, Alex Rickert & Jim McCarthy
COURT RULING ALLOWS OPEN - CARRY OF GUNS; KEYS SHERIFF HAS CONCERNS
Editors’ note: Legal interpretations and implications of the Sept. 10 court ruling are changing hourly. The Keys Weekly will continue to update this story as more information becomes available from official sources.
AFlorida appeals court ruled last week that adults in Florida can carry a gun in public as casually as they carry a grocery bag, a cell phone or a beach chair.
On Sept. 10, while the online world seethed over the shooting death of right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk, a three-judge panel from the 1st District Court of Appeals in Tallahassee ruled that Florida’s law prohibiting guns from being openly carried and publicly visible violated the Second Amendment and was therefore unconstitutional, due to recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings.
The 20-page court decision paves the way for Florida to become an “open-carry” state, meaning handguns, rifles, shotguns and AR-15s can be carried in plain view on streets, beaches, sidewalks, parks and other public places.
Private businesses and places of worship can impose their own gun prohibitions, and the federal Gun Free School Zones Act prohibits unauthorized people from possessing a gun on the property of a K-12 school or within 1,000 feet of such a school. But states can pass laws further regulating guns at schools, and some states now designate teachers and other staff members as those who are authorized to possess guns on school property.
Guns remain illegal in all federal courthouses and their parking lots as well as post offices, according to federal law. But the laws governing gun possession in state and local courthouses vary by state.
As of Sept. 12, Florida law continued to state that guns are prohibited in bars and in the bar areas of restaurants. Florida Statute 790.06 states that guns are prohibited in all courthouses, courtrooms, schools and school events, polling places, government meetings and any place where guns are prohibited by federal law.
But as the recent court ruling pertains to constitutional rights, the full implications remain unknown, and could prompt changes to the state statutes
Judge Stephanie Ray, who authored the decision, wrote that the judges “conclude that the state has failed to carry its burden to show that Florida’s open carry ban is consistent with this nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation.
“History confirms that the right to bear arms in public necessarily includes the right to do so openly,” the ruling states. “That is not to say that open carry is absolute or immune from reasonable regulation. But what the state may not do is extinguish the right altogether for ordinary, lawabiding, adult citizens.”
Governor, attorney general celebrate ruling
The Sept. 10 ruling will go into effect following a requisite 15-day window during which the state attorney general could appeal the ruling. But Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier celebrated the court’s decision in a post on X, writing, “Our office fully supports the court’s decision. This is a big win for the Second Amendment rights of Floridians.”
Gov. Ron DeSantis similarly applauded the court, writing on X, “This decision aligns state policy with my long-held position and with the vast majority of states throughout the union. Ultimately, the court correctly ruled that the text of the Second Amendment — ‘to keep and bear arms’ — says what it means and means what it says.”
DeSantis said at a recent press conference that he’s open to signing a bill for open carry in the Sunshine State, if legislators pass it during the upcoming session.
But state Senate President Ben Albritton has previously opposed open-carry legislation, stating his support for law enforcement and acknowledging their concerns. House Speaker Danny Perez has previously acknowledged no need for open carry legislation when Florida allows permitless carry.
In most other states with open-carry permissions, the policy was voted in by a majority of state legislators, who could draft guardrails and restrictions.
In the case of Florida, the open-carry designation came from a court ruling that was prompted by the arrest of a Florida man for carrying a gun in public. He was convicted and sentenced to probation, but appealed his conviction, claiming Florida’s open-carry ban was unconstitutional. This week, the appeals court judges in Tallahassee agreed.
Keys law enforcement leaders respond
Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay on Friday posted a video on his agency’s Facebook page, advising people that they’re much more likely to see people carrying guns in public, and that’s it’s no longer illegal if they do see a gun, “whether it’s a
handgun, a rifle or an AR-15 slung over someone’s shoulder.”
Ramsay acknowledged that some people support the open-carry ruling and others oppose it, but he emphasized that sheriff’s offices and police departments can’t do anything to stop the public display of firearms in places where they’re allowed.
Speaking with Keys Weekly’s Alex Rickert on Sept. 12, Ramsay went into greater detail about questions that remain.
“We’re trying to clarify, where does this apply?” Ramsay told the Keys Weekly. “Does this mean you can carry a weapon anywhere? Can you go to parks? … Government meetings? There are more questions than answers right now, and a lot of these answers won’t be clarified until someone takes action, and then someone sues.”
The sheriff pointed out, “the day before yesterday, it was suspicious to law enforcement” if someone was seen carrying a gun in plain view while walking down the street. “Today, it’s not suspicious because it doesn’t violate a law.”
Sheriffs throughout Florida are continuing to encourage residents in their counties to call the sheriff’s office if they are concerned about how someone with a gun is acting, as officers should still respond and seek a consensual encounter with the individual to learn more. But unless a crime is being or has been committed, there is little the officers can do, Ramsay said.
“It’s not a matter of if, but when people see someone who’s open carrying, that they don’t freak out,” Ramsay told the Keys Weekly. “We’re concerned because we don’t have the answers either. We’re likely to see 911 calls to dispatch, but unless someone’s committing a crime, there’s nothing we can do.”
He added that while public areas may be the places of greatest concern, even private businesses that attempt to establish no-gun policies and trespass violators could face a gray area under the new ruling. And as Florida’s open-carry right came via a court decision, not a voter referendum, the limits and exceptions will likely be decided in future legal challenges to individual incidents.
“On one hand, you’d think, absolutely. But then, the person (with the gun) could say that business violated their constitutional rights because they’re being excluded for exercising their Second Amendment rights,” the sheriff added.
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BUYER BEWARE
Convenient internet shopping can also bring scams
is the University of Florida, IFAS Monroe County Extension Director and Community Development Agent. ALICIA BETANCOURT
The internet has made shopping more convenient than ever, but it has also opened the door for scams.
Fake websites that claim to sell cheap products are increasingly common, targeting people looking for good deals. While these sites may look professional and convincing, they often exist only to steal money, personal information or both.
Fraudulent e-commerce sites usually advertise extremely low prices on popular items such as electronics, designer clothing, shoes or household goods. Once a shopper makes a purchase:
• The product never arrives –payment is taken, but no order is shipped.
• A counterfeit or low-quality item is sent – instead of the advertised product, customers receive a cheap knockoff.
• Personal information is stolen – scammers use credit card numbers, addresses and other data for fraud or identity theft.
These websites often pop up quickly and disappear once enough people have reported them, only to reappear under a new name and web address.
Spotting a fake online store can be tricky, but there are warning signs:
• Unbelievably low prices: If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is.
• Strange website address (URL): Scammers often use misspellings of well-known brands or random strings of letters.
• No contact information: Legitimate businesses often list a phone number, address and customer service email.
• Poor website design: Typos, blurry logos and broken links are signs of a scam.
• Suspicious payment methods: If a site asks for wire transfers, gift cards or cryptocurrency only, it’s not trustworthy.
• No reviews or fake reviews: Look for independent reviews outside the website itself.
How to protect yourself
• Research before buying: Search the company’s name with the word “scam” or “reviews.”
• Check security: Make sure the website uses “https://” and has a padlock icon in the address bar.
• Use trusted retailers: Buy directly from brand websites or wellknown online stores.
• Pay with credit cards: They offer more protection than debit cards or cash methods.
• Be cautious with ads on social media: Scammers often use sponsored posts to lure shoppers.
What to do if you’re scammed
If you realize you’ve purchased from a fake website:
• Contact your bank or credit card company immediately to dispute the charge.
• Change your passwords if you created an account on the site.
• Report the website to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).
• Warn others by leaving reviews or sharing information.
GUIDED TOURS CELEBRATE MUSEUM’S 20 YEARS
Special presentation highlights world’s first diving armor
The HAGENUK Deep Sea Diver is regarded as the first functioning and commercially used atmospheric diving suit. CONTRIBUTED
The History of Diving Museum’s will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 20 with free admission for Islamorada locals, along with guided tours and a special presentation in the Bauer Diving History Research Library.
Tours free with admission will be held at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., with special highlights honoring the museum’s 20 years of education, research and outreach in the Keys community. At 12:30 p.m., a free virtual presentation will be held in the library, led by Christopher Steinbib.
Steinbib is a researcher at the chair of historical epistemology at Hamburg University. His research interests include the cultural history of technology and modern German history from the German Empire to the Second World War. He is working on a doctorate studying the history of the HAGENUK Deep
Sea Diver and its role in the popular culture of technologies in modern Germany.
The HAGENUK Deep Sea Diver is regarded as the first functioning and commercially used atmospheric diving suit, having been used for a variety of salvage operations, most notably the salvage of the Egypt by the Italian Company SORIMA. The talk will present new archival sources about Friedrich Gall, the original inventor of the suit. It will explore how the suit was created and why. Steinbib will be broadcasting virtually from Germany. The presentation will be available both virtually and in-person at the museum.
The History of Diving Museum is located in Islamorada at MM 83. The museum has 14 core exhibits plus two annual limited-time featured exhibits as well as a museum store. More information is at divingmuseum.org.
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WEATHERING STORM SEASON
Some people say Florida doesn’t have seasons. They are wrong. They might not be traditional seasons, but they come around as surely as spring and fall every year.
Among the list, Florida has stone crab season, mini-lobster season, tourist season and off-season. There are others, including the big one, hurricane season.
It is my least favorite and one of the low-key things I don’t like about living in the Keys. Growing up in Southern California, it barely rains there, much less has hurricanes. There are earthquakes, but earthquakes don’t pop up on the radar for days and days with every gust and squall broadcast on national television. There is zero notice. All of a sudden, the earth rumbles, shifts and shakes. While I experienced many tremors and a few minor earthquakes, nothing devastated the ground on which I stood.
Officially, hurricane season begins on June 1 and ends on Nov. 30. It is not unheard of to have tropical development in May. While it is uncommon for it to occur in November, tropical events have been recorded then, too. Though not the lone example, in 2020, Hurricane Eta reached Category 4 status as it meandered through the Caribbean. On Nov. 9, registering as a tropical storm, Eta made landfall near Lower Matecumbe Key in the Upper Keys.
The late summer months, when the water is at its warmest and the conditions ripe for tropical development, are a different story. Statistical-
ly speaking, Sept. 10 is considered the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season. This year, not a single named storm has affected Florida or the Keys – so far. Since 1950, this has only happened eight times: 1962, 1966, 1975, 1976, 2000, 2014, 2016 and 2025.
While I hate to jinx things by taking a closer look at the state of the tropics, the first half of hurricane season has not seemed like business as usual.
Dry air and Saharan dust have been blowing in the wind, but those influences are forecast to dissipate.
FLORIDA KEYS HISTORY WITH BRAD BERTELLI
is a local historian, author, speaker and Honorary Conch who loves sharing the history of the Florida Keys.
The important thing to keep in mind is that this is not the time to be lulled into a false sense of nothing’s going to happen this year. The history books are filled with hurricanes that hit the Keys in the latter half of the season. October has had some doozies. A 1906 storm spawned in the Caribbean, crossed the Keys and reached the southern tip of Florida in a northeasterly direction. The eye of the hurricane passed over Long Key on Oct. 17. The Key West Extension of Henry Flagler’s Florida East Coast Railway was under construction, and Long Key was home to a work camp.
Two houseboats used for workers had been moored on the Gulf side of the island; each, secured with six mooring lines and an anchor, housed 150 men. According to Mr. W.P. Dusenbury, it was 5 a.m. when the furies of the storm snapped the anchor chain and the two Long Key houseboats broke free. One washed out into the Gulf, only for the wind and waves to push it back to shore.
House Boat No. 4, on the other hand, was driven around the tip of the island, blown out into the Gulf Stream, and pounded in the stormdriven swells until it splintered. Only 83 men from House Boat No. 4 survived. One of them was Dusenbury, who recounted his tale when he was discovered out in the Atlantic, clinging to a piece of wood, and rescued.
The 1906 hurricane resulted in the deaths of at least 193 people.
Three years later, nearly to the day, another October hurricane struck the Florida Keys. On Oct. 11, 1909, the storm traveled up the Keys like it was following the right of way of Henry Flagler’s train. It was responsible for some 15 deaths in the Keys. In Key West, over 300 boats were destroyed in the harbor, and as many as 400 buildings were destroyed by tidal surge or hurricane-force winds.
The following year, on Oct. 17, 1910, a storm that was initially expected to pass south of Key West proved to be unpredictable, making a three-quarters turn and essentially doubling back to strike the Keys. The eye of the hurricane passed near Key West. At Sand Key, a Weather Bureau observer reported, “The force of the
wind drew large nails from the door. The sand was all washed from sight by this time, and monster waves broke over the whole island.”
The French steamer Louisanne ran aground near the Sombrero Key Lighthouse. Because of ample warning, none of the 1,500 railroad workers employed at the time were lost. It helped that in September, a set of protocols was put in place to prevent the loss of life, special precautions in case of emergency. Substantial damages were attributed to railroad construction facilities.
On Oct. 2, 1966, Hurricane Inez approached the Keys. It had already devastated the Caribbean, killing 27 people before it reached the Dominican Republic, where it took an additional 75 to 100 lives. Inez was responsible for another 750 deaths in Haiti. It was a tricky storm to track. After pummeling the Caribbean, it crossed Cuba and emerged in the Straits of Florida as a tropical storm.
Inez moved northeast before making a sharp left, hooking around and taking aim at the Keys. The storm moved down the island chain. At Plantation Key, sustained winds reached 98 mph. Observers at Big Pine Key estimated sustained winds to be about 150 mph. While no deaths were reported in the Keys, 45 Cubans seeking refuge drowned offshore of Miami.
When the storm tracked down the island chain and re-entered the Straits of Florida, it was not done and struck Cuba again because, if nothing else, hurricanes are unpredictable. It is why the meteorologists repeat the importance of not just looking at the cone. The cone represents a good guess, but not a guaranteed path. Deviations in the projected path happen all the time.
Hurricane Wilma, too, was an October hurricane. Wilma arrived on Oct. 24, 2005. While it did not land in the Keys, its impacts were felt from Key West to Key Largo. The storm surge associated with the hurricane was the highest since Hurricane Betsy in 1965. Nearly all of Key West was underwater, with 4 to 8 feet of tidal surge washing over the island chain between Key West and the Upper Keys.
So, yes, it has been a quiet season so far, but history is filled with lateseason hurricanes. Let’s hope this quiet trend continues.
Brad
The wreckage of Sparks Chapel on Fleming Street after the hurricane of 1909. Photo by R. W. Harrison. FLORIDA KEYS HISTORY CENTER/ Monroe County Library
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The Islamorada Charter Boat Association will host its 28th annual Keys Kids Fishing Derby on Sunday Sept. 28 at the Lorelei Restaurant in Islamorada.
The derby is for those age 10 and under. There is no charge to enter but anglers must be Monroe County residents. There are three fishing divisions: shoreline, backcountry and offshore and awards for three age divisions, 4 and under, 5-7 and 8-10.
There are lots of prizes with winners in all divisions. The first 100 registered anglers are guaranteed ditty bags. Sign up at Tackle Center of Islamorada, at the Lorelei or find the application on the “Keys Kids Fishing Derby” Facebook event page.
Shoreline fishing will be allowed at the Lorelei with waters chummed by, and bait supplied by, Tackle Center of Islamorada. There will be plenty of folks on hand to help bait hooks and tie lines. Those with their own fishing rods are asked to bring them. Fish Florida will be supplying a limited number of rods this year. Organizers want to have enough rods for those who do not have one.
Participants can pick up their ditty bag and free donuts thanks to Lorelei any time after 7 a.m. Lines are in at 9 a.m. and weigh-in closes promptly at 1 p.m. Hot dogs and drinks will be supplied compliments of Lorelei. There will be a casting contest starting at 11 a.m. Mote Marine, Everglades National Park, Marine Lab, FWC and others will be on property during the day. Key Breeze Engraving awards spon-
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Sept. 8 - 13
Team Sport Opponent Date Result
Coral Shores Volleyball Marathon 9/9 W, 3-0
Coral Shores Volleyball Westwood Christian 9/11 L, 3-2
Key West Volleyball Walnut Grove Christian 9/12 W, 2-0
Key West Volleyball St. Petersburg Catholic 9/12 W, 2-0
Key West Volleyball Tampa Bay Heat 9/12 L, 2-1
Basilica Volleyball @ St. John Paul II Academy 9/12 L, 3-0
Marathon Volleyball Westwood Christian 9/12 L, 3-1
Marathon Football Zephyrhills Christian 9/12 L, 42-6
Key West Football Belen Jesuit 9/12 W, 22-15
Coral Shores Football SmartEn Sports Academy 9/12 L, 24-13
Key West Girls Swimming Westminster Christian 9/13 W, 10166
Key West Boys Swimming Westminster Christian 9/13 W, 10552
Key West Volleyball Durant High School 9/13 W, 2-0
Key West Volleyball Alonso High School 9/13 W, 2-1
THIS WEEK IN KEYS SPORTS Sept. 18 - 25
9/18
9/18 Coral Shores Football @ Glades Day 7 p.m.
9/19 All Keys Teams Cross Country @ Spanish River 6:30 p.m.
9/19 Marathon Football @ Palmer Trinity 4 p.m.
9/19 Key West Football @ Gulliver Prep 4 p.m. 9/19 Marathon Volleyball Archimedean 5 p.m.
9/20 Key West Swimming Archbishop McCarthy 11:30 a.m.
9/22
9/22 Coral Shores Volleyball @ Basilica 5:30 p.m. 9/22 Marathon Volleyball @ Franklin Academy 5:30 p.m.
9/22 Coral Shores Football @ Palmer Trinity 3 p.m.
9/24 All Keys Teams Cross Country @ Marathon 3:30 p.m.
9/24 All Keys Teams Golf @ Key West 2 p.m.
9/24 Marathon Volleyball Basilica 4:30 p.m.
9/25 Coral Shores Volleyball Key West 5:30 p.m.
9/25 Marathon Volleyball Archimedean 5 p.m.
9/25 Coral Shores Swimming Westminster Christian 4 p.m.
ON THE COVER
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
BURNS
His commitment motivates others and inspires coaches.the I am excited to see how far his dedication will take him.”
– Helena Bursa, Dolphins cross country coach
17:06
Burns’ first time clocked this season
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place at Miami Country Day
After a long-awaited start to the season, Marathon’s Lucian Burns, left, and Molly Joly came out of the gates as the Dolphins’ top runners. See page 10. NATALIE DANKO/ Keys Weekly
When Marathon’s Lucian Burns took the line at the Miami Country Day cross country meet last week, he had big shoes to fill. With the Fins’ long-standing success streak on the line, Burns took off and never looked back. Just a freshman, he finished the six-team meet in second place, a blink behind the frontrunner, a junior who placed in the top 30 in the state last season.
“Lucian stands out because of his incredible drive. Even as a freshman, he takes full ownership of his training, doing every run, adding extra work and always giving 100%,” said Fins coach Helena Bursa. For his commitment to the sport, dedication to his team and willingness to do whatever it takes to improve, Marathon’s Lucian Burns is the Keys Weekly Athlete of the Week.
Lucian
Freshman, Marathon Cross Country
Photo by NATALIE DANKO/Keys Weekly
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.
grew up in Miami and moved to the Keys in 1997. He has spent the last 25 years teaching physical education and coaching virtually every sport for Florida Keys kids ages 4 to 18. If you are reading this and live or lived in the Florida Keys, he has probably taught, coached, or coached against someone you know.
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Emmett Merryman is a big part of Marathon’s winning combination this season.
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SWINGING THROUGH THE STORMS
Keys golfers dodge the rain to fit in nine holes
Soggy greens did not stop Keys golfers from their match on Sept. 8 at Marathon’s Florida Keys Country Club. Two days later, another scheduled match at Key West was postponed for lightning and the athletes ran out of daylight. Fortunately, teams made the most out of their single match, finishing with some of the best scores of the season.
Key West’s Geo Twyman had the low score, finishing one above par with a 37. Teammate Mason Titensor was within striking distance with a 39. The next three finishers were Dolphins, with Emmett Merryman and Roco Piscetello tying for third place at six over and Jackson Millard of Marathon tied with Key West’s Canyon Miller for sixth with 47 strokes apiece. Luca Picariello, Max Childress, Aiden Richard and Jack Dunn, all of Marathon, rounded out the top 10. Coral Shores’ top finisher was Fischer Daly, who finished 14th.
Taking the top spots helped Key West’s team score, but the Dolphins’ consistency throughout the lineup secured the overall team victory.
The Lady Conchs won by default as the only full team present, but the smaller numbers did not diminish the golfers’ scores. Key West’s Lexi Finigan topped the scoreboard again last week, shooting a 43, with teammate Claudia Steling in second at 51. Marathon’s Makenna Haines finished third at 55 with Lady Conch Mary Alice Davila in fourth and Justice Lee of Marathon in fifth. Key West’s Berkeley Tripp was sixth, with Coral Shores’ Valerie Gabriel and Melanie Estevez finishing seventh and eighth.
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Golfers have many chances to hone their skills this season, even with the weather challenges. Coaches have scheduled two and sometimes three matches per week until the teams enter the postseason. Last fall, Key West sent one athlete to regionals, a relatively rare feat for Keys golfers. This season, the level of competition could produce multiple athletes representing Monroe County with the ultimate goal being a trip to Howey-in-the-Hills for the state championships in November.
Geo Twyman, top & Lexi Finigan, left, are the golfers to beat this season.
Twyman shot a 37 and Finigan scored a 43 at Marathon last week.
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SILVER LINING
Conchs net Silver Division championship at GEM tourney
Key West traveled to Wesley Chapel for the Florida GEM High School volleyball tournament on Sept. 12 and 13. The tournament hosted over 70 varsity teams for some of the best competition anywhere in the state. The Conchs captured first place in the Silver Division, losing just one match. Key West beat teams from as far away as South Carolina to bring home the trophy. The Conchs now turn their attention closer to home, with a series of in-county matches in the com-
ing weeks. They’ll leave Monroe County just one more time prior to districts.
At the other end of the Keys, Coral Shores blanked the Dolphins of Marathon 3-0 on Sept. 9 for win number seven on the season. Aces were wild, with Celene Walker picking up four, Shelby Lynn and Jillian Thiery with three and Coralyn Frimpter, Ivy Tiedemann and Abby Leigh with one each. Lynn, Maddie Jordan and Alexandria Burson all had 100% service percentage, making it difficult for the Dolphins to get their own offense started.
Meanwhile, the Hurricane hitters were strong, with Walker leading the way with seven kills, Frimpter with five and Violet Matthews with four. Two nights later, the Lady ’Canes fell to Westwood Christian, but the Warriors had to work for the win. Coral Shores lost the first set, then battled back, winning sets two and three. The Warriors then swept the final two to make it 3-2 and give the Hurricanes a 7-4 record as they head into the final three weeks of the regular season.
Key West’s Adriana Heinrichs, Tess Wright, Gabrielle Garcia, Audrey Smith, Savannah Ventimiglia, Molly McKnight and Catherine Van
Hurricane hitters Coralyn Frimpter and Jillian Thiery are making an impact this season as freshmen. Frimpter had five kills, three digs, an ace and a block while Thiery registered three aces, three kills, two blocks, an assist and a dig against the Marathon Dolphins last week. DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly
DELAYED GRATIFICATION
After more than two weeks of delays due to uncooperative weather, the Conchs were finally able to kick off their 2025 season in the pool against Westminster Christian on Sept. 13. Key West won over the Warriors 101-66 in girls competition and 105-52 in boys action.
The Conchs’ relay teams dominated in the pool, shutting out Westminster from any firsts in those events. Mary Searcy, Amelia Korzen, Molly Martinez and Christina Rice won the girls 200-yard medley race while Jacob Perez, Hugo Blinckmann, Andres Aguero and Sebastian Camargo were first in the boys race. Aly Camargo teamed up with Korzen, Martinez and Rice for the 200 freestyle team for a first, while Santiago Gonzalez and Jack Reyn-
olds joined forces with Hugo and Max Blinckmann for a boys first-place finish in the same event. In the 400 freestyle relay, Taylor Thomason, Kennedy Morgan, Tessa Hughes and Martinez cruised in for a first and Camargo, Max Blinckmann, Gonzalez and Perez won for the boys.
Christina Rice was the big winner for the Lady Conchs in meet number one. Rice had a pair of individual wins to add to her relay events. She touched the wall well ahead of her competitors in both the 50- and 100-yard freestyle races.
Santiago Gonzalez added two individual wins to his relay races as well. Gonzalez took first in the 100- and 200-yard freestyle races to make him the most prolific winner for the boys team against Westminster.
Other individual winners were Colbie Turner, who won the girls 100-yard butterfly event. Andres Aguero finished first in the boys event. Hugo Blinckmann finished just ahead of brother Max in the 50 freestyle sprint and Amelia Korzen swam to a first-place finish in the girls 100-yard breaststroke event.
Coral Shores has yet to dive into the competitive season this year. Several meets have been postponed or canceled due to inclement weather. With any luck, the Hurricanes will start things off at Founders Park on Tuesday, Sept. 23 against Doral Academy and again on the 25th in a tri-meet with Westminster Christian and Cutler Bay. Key West hosts Archbishop McCarthy on Saturday, Sept. 20 at the College of the Florida Keys pool.
1. The Warriors of Westminster join the Conchs in one of Monroe County’s greatest sports traditions, the singing of the national anthem at each home meet. 2. Amelia Korzen comes up for air in the 200-yard medley relay. Tessa Hughes makes her way to the finish two lanes away. 3. Santiago Gonzalez dives into his junior season against Westminster on Sept. 13. 4. Key West freestyle specialist Christina Rice loses her goggles but wins the race. JENNIFER SEARCY/Contributed
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CONCHS WEATHER
Key West washes out Belen in Week Four gridiron action
Key West was the lone Keys winner on the gridiron last week, with a victory over Belen Jesuit on Sept. 12. The Conchs outscored the Wolverines 22-15 to even their record and keep their hopes of a playoff game alive.
Walson Morin ran for over 250 yards against the Wolverines, scoring two of Key West’s touchdowns. Jeff Dejean scored the third and amassed over 100 yards. All three TDs came in the first half. In the second, the Conchs only had three drives in total and were not able to capitalize on them.
Defensively, Key West was able to get in a lot of practice against a high-caliber passing game. The Wolverines threw 25 times against the Conchs, setting up Noah Mercer for three sacks in a single game.
Now 2-2, Key West will head to Gulliver Prep on Friday, Sept. 19 for a 4 p.m. kickoff, but if anything has been made apparent over the last month, it is that an afternoon game in
Miami will be fraught with delays.
Ninety miles away from the Southernmost City, the Goats of SmartEn Sports Academy were sure-footed through the sloppy field and weather conditions last week. The Goats defeated the Hurricanes of Coral Shores 24-13 in a wet, muddy meetup in Tavernier.
The Goats led 6-0 at the half after some excellent displays of defense from Coral Shores. Coach Ed Holly praised SG Paul, Marco Gudino, Nick Calderon and Glade Harrelson for their performance on defense and in keeping the game close through all four quarters.
Sterling Keefe called the plays, running for nearly 50 yards in addition to running the offense for the ’Canes. Keefe and the rest of the Hurricane offense got within a point of the Goats early in the second half, but sloppy weather and some feats of athleticism from SmartEn sealed the deal for a Goats win. Ekon Edwards and David Beltran had some big gains
THE STORM
running the ball for the Hurricanes. Beltran walked into the end zone once after a three-yard run. The other TD was off a 17-yard run by John Oughton.
Marathon came out of the gates against Zephyrhills Christian Academy with an intensity head coach Sean McDonald has been looking for all season, and the Dolphins were able to string together some explosive plays on both sides of the ball. The first half of their Sept. 12 game was a defensive battle, with Zephyrhills leading 6-0 with just over a minute to go before the half. The Warriors punched one in to lead 12-0 when the second-quarter buzzer sounded.
Westminster added enough points early in the second half to put a win out of reach for the Fins, but the increased intensity and some big plays give the Dolphins hope heading into week 5. Mathew Machado scored the Fins’ lone TD and defensively, Marathon had some bright spots, including a goal-line stand early and a Charlie Buttner interception.
Marathon will look for win number one against a formidable Palmer Trinity on Sept. 19. Palmer will then play Coral Shores three days later to complete the second half of their game, postponed earlier in the season due to weather conditions. Palmer will start the game against the Hurricanes with a 16-point advantage, scored in their earlier engagement.
Before the Hurricanes finish their business with Palmer, they will play a full game at Glades Day Thursday, Sept. 18, then Florida Christian on Friday, Sept. 26, giving them three opponents in nine days’ time.
If anything has been made apparent over the last month, it is that an afternoon game in Miami will be fraught with delays.
1. Josh Johnson boots a kickoff.
2. Walson Morin gets into the end zone to score the two-point conversion for the Conchs.
3. Kaine Dickerson launches a kickoff for the Conchs.
4. Walson Morin dodges tackles on a run for Key West.
5. Key West’s Jeff DeJean runs the ball.
6. Coral Shores quarterback Sterling Keefe (#16) runs upfield on a keeper against SmartEn Sports Academy at CSHS.
7. Hurricane Andres Alvarado locks down a SmartEn receiver.
8. Coral Shores sophomore John Oughton (#19) scores a touchdown against SmartEn Sports Academy.
9. Coral Shores running back Ekon Edwards (#25) runs upfield.
10. Coral Shores sophomore John Oughton (#19) runs upfield against SmartEn Sports Academy.
11.Marathon players congratulate Garrett Ruddy after their successful goal-line stand.
12. Mathew Machado finds a hole and takes off.
13. Colton Huff (11) and Danger Moya (6) race to recover an onside kick.
14. Garrett Ruddy fights for extra yards, dragging some Warriors with him.
Photos by Doug Finger, Maicey Malgrat and Tracy McDonald
Nearly a month after the FHSAA’s official start date for competition, the Dolphins of Marathon were able to complete their first cross country race of the season at Miami Country Day. In the weeks since the Aug. 18 season opening, multiple events were canceled, all due to inclement weather, giving local teams some concern over whether they would be race-ready.
On Sept. 9, the Fins made it clear that they have not missed a beat.
Freshman Lucian Burns led the team to second-place finishes for both the Fins and himself. Burns finished in 17:06, good enough for a big PR and just a tenth of a second behind the first-place finisher. Right behind Burns was sophomore Tony Bursa, whose 17:32 put him in third overall. Allan Taylor and Caleb Shelar were next, each breaking the 20-minute mark and Taylor clocking a fraction of a second ahead of Shelar. Landon Anderson completed his first-ever cross country race in 21:24 and Anthony Vargas, a seventh grader, finished in 21:26, giving Marathon a solid sixth man to serve as tie-breaker should the team ever require one.
FAST OUT OF THE GATES
Marathon runners clock solid times in first race of the season
Key West and Sugarloaf School cross country runners pose for a quick photo at the jumping bridge. The athletes made the most of their weather-addled meet schedules and had some fun between workouts last weekend. CONTRIBUTED
The sixth runner has been a deciding factor in the past for the Fins, and ensuring the team had someone in that role was one of the coaching staff’s biggest concerns heading into this season. The team captured second place out of a pack of six teams entered in the race.
The girls team had just two returners clocking times last week. Molly Joly was first for Marathon and seventh overall with a 22:56. Though just a seventh grader, Joly is now in her second year of varsity running with the Fins. The team’s other seasoned runner, Mylana Loza, was second for Marathon, running a 27:58. Transfer student Kayla Skaarup was third and broke the 30-minute mark along with newcomer Ariella Dworniczak. Stephanie Rodriguez rounded out the Fins’ top five.
Marathon and Coral Shores now each have one race completed this season, while Key West has not had any luck with dodging foul weather. The Conchs have used the lack of meets as a reset to get some extra work in as well as to bond as a new team. All three teams are scheduled to compete at the Spanish River Invitational Sept. 19 and the following week, a Marathon meet is scheduled for Sept. 24.
CONCRETE MADE TO LAST
Marathon’s cross country teams pose for a quick photo after their Sept. 9 meet. CONTRIBUTED
FICTITIOUS NAME
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Artiful Ann located at 2095 San Remo Drive, Big Pine Key, FL 33043, intends to register the said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, FL.
By: Ann Schlabach
Publish: September 18, 2025
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FICTITIOUS NAME
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of International Cool located at General Delivery, Marathon, FL 33050, intends to register the said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, FL.
By:
Frank Pauly
Publish: September 18, 2025
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
U-HAUL COMPANY OF MIAMI
Notice is hereby given that on October 6th, 2025, Leonard Richford Jr. Storage Auctioneer, Executive Administrator for U-Haul Company of Miami, Will be offering for sale under the Judicial Lien Process, By Public Auction, the following storage units. The Terms of the sale will be cash only. U-Haul Company does reserve the right to refuse any bids. The sales will Begin at 8:00 a.m. and continue day by day until all units are sold. The names of whose units will be sold are as follows: Location: 103530 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037. Molina, Emilio 1569 Adams, Melinda 1302 Stutznan, Pam 1207 Valverde, Nathan 1550 Pinero, Jesse 1298 Fellhauer, Amy M 1185 Pena, Steven 1403
Publish: September 18 & 25, 2025
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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 In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Civil Division no later than seven says prior to the proceeding at (305)8093041
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT THE CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH WILL BE HOLDING PUBLIC HEARINGS ON:
DATE/TIME: Planning & Zoning Hearing: Thursday, October 2nd, 2025, 9:30 A.M. City Commission Public Hearing: Thursday, October 16th, 2025, 9:30 A.M. LOCATION: City of Key Colony Beach City Hall Auditorium ‘Marble Hall’ 600 W. Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, Florida 33051, To hear a Variance Request from Gizelle Andrade Sarmento and Ian Michael Morgan, owners of the property located at 491 10th Street, Key Colony Beach, Florida 33051. This meeting will be available via Zoom Meetings. Members of the public who wish to attend virtually may email the City Clerk at keycolonybeach.netcityclerk@ or call 305-289-1212, Ext. 2 for further instructions on attending via Zoom Meetings. The applicant requests a variance to the City of Key Colony Beach Land Development Regulations, Article IV, Sec. 101-26, for the construction of a residential swimming pool that would encroach in the setback by five (5) on the side. Interested parties may attend the Hearing and be heard with respect to the requested variance.
If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission of the City of Key Colony Beach with respect to any matter considered at the Variance Hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings 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 Hearings on Thursday, October 2nd, 2025, or Thursday, October 16th, 2025, but wish to comment, please direct correspondence to the City Clerk at P.O. Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051, or via email at keycolonybeach.net,cityclerk@and your comments will be entered into the record.
Published: On or before September 18th, 2025
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT THE CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH WILL BE HOLDING PUBLIC HEARINGS ON:
DATE/TIME:
Planning & Zoning Hearing: Thursday, October 2nd, 2025, 9:30 A.M.
City Commission Public Hearing: Thursday, October 16th, 2025, 9:30 A.M.
LOCATION:
City of Key Colony Beach City Hall Auditorium ‘Marble Hall’ 600 W. Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, Florida 33051, To hear an After-the-Fact Variance Request from Capi Group Holdings, LLC, owner of the property located at 1250 Coury Drive, Key Colony Beach, Florida 33051. This meeting will be available via Zoom Meetings. Members of the public who wish to attend virtually may email the City Clerk at keycolonybeach.netcityclerk@ or call 305-289-1212, Ext. 2 for further instructions on attending via Zoom Meetings. The Applicant requests an After-the-Fact Variance from the City of Key Colony Beach Land Development Regulations, Chapter 101, Section 10 (8), for the construction of an approved residential project that has reached its top level as per the permitted plans. A variance is sought for additional height to provide access to the observation deck, which was previously approved as part of the original project design, and the requested height increase is necessary to ensure safe and functional access. Interested parties may attend the Hearing and be heard with respect to the requested variance.
If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission of the City of Key Colony Beach with respect to any matter considered at the Variance Hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings 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 Hearings on Thursday, October 2nd, 2025, or Thursday, October 16th, 2025, but wish to comment, please direct correspondence to the City Clerk at P.O. Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051, or via email at keycolonybeach.net,cityclerk@and your comments will be entered into the record.
Published: On or before September 18th, 2025
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO.: 2025-CP-370-P
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF BONNIE RAE LUIKAART, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the Estate of Bonnie Rae Luikaart, deceased, whose date of death was April 27, 2025 and the last four digits of whose social security number are 5251, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88770 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN 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 §733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE 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 the first publication of this notice is the 18th day of September, 2025.
Personal Representative: James Henry Luikaart c/o Law Office of Jack Bridges, P.A. P.O. Box 1714
Tavernier, FL 33070-1714 (305) 664-9690
Attorney for Personal Representative: Jack Bridges Fla. Bar No. 175950 P.O. Box 1714 Tavernier, FL 33070-1714 (305) 664-9690 jack@jackbridges.us linda@jackbridges.us Publish: September 18 & 25, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA UPPER KEYS PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 25-CP-000341-P IN RE: ESTATE OF KATHERINE T. EBERT, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of KATHERINE T. EBERT, deceased, whose date of death was February 3, 2025, 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 11, 2025.
Signed on September 4, 2025
Personal Representative: MARY M. EBERT
224 Columbine Ave., Unit A Whiting, NJ 08759
Attorney for Personal Representative: Victoria Miranda, Esq. Fl Bar No. 1015363 Attorneys for Personal Representative Hershoff, Lupino & Yagel, LLP 88539 Overseas Highway Tavernier, FL 33070 (305) 852-8440 – Telephone (305) 852-8848 – Facsimile VMiranda@HLYlaw.com –Primary kvilchez@HLYlaw.comSecondary bmiller@HLYlaw.comSecondary Publish: September 11 & 18, 2025
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 2025-CP-357-P IN RE: ESTATE OF ROBERT T. ROYALL, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of ROBERT T. ROYALL, deceased, whose date of death was May 2, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88770 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of 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 PERIOD 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 11, 2025.
E. Cheryl Culberson
Personal Representative 161 Leoni Drive
Islamorada, Florida 33036
Rayme L. Suarez, Esq.
Attorney for Personal Representative
Florida Bar No. 0086622
Law Office of Rayme L. Suarez 92400 Overseas Highway, Suite 7
Tavernier, Florida 33070
Email: raymelaw@gmail.com
Secondary email: danrayme@ aol.com
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA KEY WEST DIVISION IN ADMIRALTY CASE NO.: 4:25-cv-10067-DSL IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPLAINT OF KEY WEST JETSKI, INC. AS OWNER OR A 2025 11’8” YAMAHA WATERJET POWERCRAFT, HIN NO. YAMA1040G425, AND APPURTENANCES, Petitioner, NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS OF PETITION FOR EXONERATION FROM OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Notice is given that the above named Petitioner, Key West Jetski, Inc. ("Limitation Petitioner") has filed a Petition/Complaint for Exoneration from or Limitation of Liability, pursuant to 46 U.S.C. § 30501 et seq., ("Limitation Petition") for all claims for any damages or injuries, arising out of, or occurring as a result of an incident on the navigable waters of the United States on or about May 9, 2025, allegedly involving a 2025 11’8” Yamaha Waterjet Powercraft, HIN No. YAMA1040G425 and Appurtenances ("Limitation Vessel"), as more fully described in the Limitation Petition.
All persons having such claims must file their respective claims, as provided by Supplemental Rule F of the Supplemental Rules for Certain Admiralty and Maritime Claims of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, with the Clerk of Court in writing and must serve a copy thereof on attorneys for Limitation Petitioner on or before October 30, 2025 or be defaulted. Personal attendance is not required. Any claimant who desires to contest either the right to exoneration from or the right to limitation of liability shall file and serve on attorneys for Limitation Petitioner an answer to the Complaint, on or before the aforesaid date, unless the claim includes an answer, so designated, or be defaulted.
DONE AND ORDERED this 10th day of September, 2025. Angela E. Noble UNITED STATE DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OT FLORIDA By: Lisa T. Streets Deputy Clerk Publish: September 18 & 25 and October 2 & 9, 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-1011-K ELENA VISSER, Petitioner, and KEITH RAYMOND VISSER, Respondent. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: KEITH RAYMOND VISSER RESPONDENT’S LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 912 POHALSKI ST. APT. D, KEY WEST, FL 33040 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 ELENA VISSER, whose address is 1621 JOSEPHINE ST. APT. 2, KEY WEST, FL 33040 on or before October 18, 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: NONE Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.
Dated: September 15, 2025 Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Destiny Johnson Deputy Clerk
Publish:
September 18 & 25 and October 2 & 9, 2025
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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES •
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 24-DR-1320-K
DIVISION: FAMILY
STACY ANNE PAULWELL Petitioner, and TAVERES DENARD WATLEY Respondent, NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT)
TO: TAVERES DENARD WATLEY
2821 Windsor Forrest Ct, College Park, GA, 30340
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 STACEY ANNE PAULWELL, whose address is C/O Law Office of Wayne Dapser, 300 Southard St, Suite 208, Key West, FL 33040 on or before October 11, 2025, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 500 Whitehead St, 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: NONE Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.
You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office.
WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.
Dated: September 5, 2025
Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Destiny Johnson Deputy Clerk Publish: September 11, 18 & 25 and October 2, 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
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2025-26
Notice is hereby given that, BLUE LOCKER HOLDINGS LLC, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2019/1493 Date of Issuance: June 01, 2019 Account Number: 8557965
Parcel ID: 00489050-000200
Description of Property:
26 62 38 PT LOT 8 BLK 3 BLUEWATER TRAILER VILLAGE SEC 2 PB5-124 OR807-1744
Name in which assessed: VINCENTE G SANCHEZ, GLADYS M SANCHEZ
All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com
Sale Date: October 29, 2025
Sale Time: 10:00am.
Dated this 12th day of August, 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk
Publish: September 18 & 25 and October 2 & 9, 2025
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-28
Notice is hereby given that, BEAMIF A LLC, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of
property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 2022/290
Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022
Account Number: 1103357
Parcel ID: 00090500-000100
Description of Property: 5 62 39 ISLAND OF KEY LARGO PT GOV LOTS 1 & 3 (4 AC PER SURVEY) OR795-1307-1309
Name in which assessed: KAWAMA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC
All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed.
com
Sale Date: October 29, 2025
Sale Time: 10:00am.
Dated this 11th day of August, 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk
Publish:
September 18 & 25 and October 2 & 9, 2025
The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2025-29
Notice is hereby given that, SCOTT V MORTON, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2019/920 Date of Issuance: June 01,
2019
Account Number: 1406171
Parcel ID: 00331061-009100
Description of Property:
BK 4 LT 31 & PT OF SANDY AVE
SEA-AIR ESTATES VACA KEY PB6-91 (AKA BAYBTM) OR847768 RES NO 373-1981
Name in which assessed:
SEA-AIR ESTATES INC C/O GOSS RICHARD All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed.
com
Sale Date: October 29, 2025
Sale Time: 10:00am. Dated this 11th day of August, 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy
Clerk
Publish:
September 18 & 25 and October 2 & 9, 2025
The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2025-30
Notice is hereby given that, SCOTT V MORTON, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2019/919 Date of Issuance: June 01, 2019
Account Number: 1406163
Parcel ID: 00331061-009000
Description of Property: BK 4 LT 30 & PT OF SANDY AVE
SEA-AIR ESTATES VACA KEY PB6-91 (AKA BAYBTM) OR847768 RES NO
373-1981
Name in which assessed: SEA-AIR ESTATES INC C/O GOSS RICHARD
All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com
Sale Date: October 29, 2025
Sale Time: 10:00am.
Dated this 11th day of August, 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk
Publish:
September 18 & 25 and October 2 & 9, 2025
The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2025-31
Notice is hereby given that, SCOTT V MORTON, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 2019/922
Date of Issuance: June 01, 2019
Account Number: 1406198
Parcel ID: 00331061-009300
Description of Property:
BK 4 LT 33 & PT OF SANDY AVE
SEA-AIR ESTATES VACA KEY PB6-91 (AKA BAYBTM) OR847768 RES NO 373-1981
Name in which assessed: SEA-AIR ESTATES INC C/O GOSS RICHARD
All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed.
com
Sale Date: October 29, 2025
Sale Time: 10:00am.
Dated this 11th day of August, 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk
Publish:
September 18 & 25 and October 2 & 9, 2025
The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2025-32
Notice is hereby given that, MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/664
Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022
Account Number: 1288730
Parcel ID: 00221510-000000
Description of Property: BK 2 LT 23 WINDWARD BEACH
ESTATES LITTLE TORCH KEY
PB4-131 OR455-280-281 OR592-807 OR732-749
OR2525-1126D/C OR25251127/28
Name in which assessed: OCONNOR LESLIE JACK REV TR 8/30/2010
All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com
Sale Date: October 29, 2025
Sale Time: 10:00am.
Dated this 12th day of August, 2025 KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk
Publish:
September 18 & 25 and October 2 & 9, 2025
The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-33
Notice is hereby given that, MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 2022/666
Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022
Account Number: 1288896
Parcel ID: 00221670-000000
Description of Property: BK 2 LT 39 WINDWARD BEACH ESTATES LITTLE TORCH KEY PB4-131 OR455-280/281 OR592-807 OR7891809 OR1041-1844QC Name in which assessed: F N A S BUILDERS
All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com
Sale Date: October 29, 2025
Sale Time: 10:00am. Dated this 12th day of August, 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish:
September 18 & 25 and October 2 & 9, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-34
Notice is hereby given that, MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 2022/667
Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022
Account Number: 1288926
Parcel ID: 00221700-000000
Description of Property: BK 2 LT 42 WINDWARD BEACH ESTATES LITTLE TORCH KEY PB4-131 OR532-713 Name in which assessed: ELTON T NAYLON, MERLE A NAYLON
All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will
be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed.
com
Sale Date: October 29, 2025
Sale Time: 10:00am.
Dated this 13th day of August, 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy
Clerk
Publish:
September 18 & 25 and October 2 & 9, 2025
The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-35
Notice is hereby given that, MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 2022/668
Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022
Account Number: 1288985
Parcel ID: 00221760-000000
Description of Property: BK 3 LT 6 WINDWARD BEACH ESTATES LITTLE TORCH KEY PB4-131 OR560-584
Name in which assessed: MARGARET TORRES
All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed.
com Sale Date: October 29, 2025
Sale Time: 10:00am.
Dated this 13th day of August, 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk
Publish: September 18 & 25 and October 2 & 9, 2025
The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-36
Notice is hereby given that, MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/702
Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022
Account Number: 1328103
Parcel ID: 00256360-000000
Description of Property: LT 13 LINDA-LOMA SUB PB419 BIG PINE KEY OR123-282283 OR429-276 OR16981812/13EST/ORD
Name in which assessed: RHODES BETTY
All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed.
com Sale Date: October 29, 2025
Sale Time: 10:00am.
Dated this 13th day of August, 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy
Clerk Publish:
September 18 & 25 and October 2 & 9, 2025
The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-37
Notice is hereby given that, MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/669
Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022
Account Number: 1289086
Parcel ID: 00221860-000000
Description of Property: BK 3 LT 16 WINDWARD BEACH ESTATES LITTLE TORCH KEY PB4-131 OR427-983
Name in which assessed: CHARLES L HORSTKAMP,LORRAINE HORSTKAMP
All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com
Sale Date: October 29, 2025
Sale Time: 10:00am.
Dated this 13th day of August, 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk
Publish:
September 18 & 25 and October 2 & 9, 2025
The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-38
Notice is hereby given that, MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/660
Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022
Account Number: 1289141
Parcel ID: 00221920-000000
Description of Property: BK 3 LT 22 WINDWARD BCH EST LITTLE TORCH KEY PB4131 OR534-998 OR758-453 OR1296-191
Name in which assessed: YIU WEI MAK All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com
Sale Date: October 29, 2025
Sale Time: 10:00am.
Dated this 13th day of August, 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk
Publish:
September 18 & 25 and October 2 & 9, 2025
The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-39
Notice is hereby given that,
MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND OCEAN BANK,
holder of the following
Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 2022/673
Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022
Account Number: 1289302
Parcel ID: 00222080-000000
Description of Property:
BK 3 LT 38 WINDWARD BEACH
ESTATES LITTLE TORCH KEY
PB4-131 OR339-127 897-2394
Name in which assessed: CALLENDER JANET
All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed.
com
Sale Date: October 29, 2025
Sale Time: 10:00am.
Dated this 13th day of August, 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy
Clerk
Publish:
September 18 & 25 and October 2 & 9, 2025
The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2025-40
Notice is hereby given that, MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/1056 Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022
Account Number: 1457019
Parcel ID: 00373940-000000
Description of Property: CRAINS SUBD OF GRASSY KEY PB 1-51 PT SECS 24-25-26 TWP 65S R 33E LOT 3 SQR 54 G30-189/190 OR900-2496 OR1331-184 Name in which assessed: GORMAN JOSEPH E All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed.
com Sale Date: October 29, 2025
Sale Time: 10:00am.
Dated this 13th day of August, 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy
Clerk Publish: September 18 & 25 and October 2 & 9, 2025
The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-41
Notice is hereby given that, MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/1055 Date of Issuance: June 01,
2022 Account Number: 1457001
Parcel ID: 00373930-000000
Description of Property: CRAINS SUBD OF GRASSY
KEY PB 1-51 PT SECS 24-25-26
TWP 65S R 33E LOT 2 SQR 54
G30-189/190 OR900-2496 OR1331-184
Name in which assessed: GORMAN JOSEPH E
All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed.
com
Sale Date: October 29, 2025
Sale Time: 10:00am.
Dated this 13th day of August, 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy
Clerk
Publish:
September 18 & 25 and October 2 & 9, 2025
The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-42
Notice is hereby given that, MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/1054
Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022
Account Number: 1456993
Parcel ID: 00373920-000000
Description of Property: CRAINS SUBD OF GRASSY
KEY PB 1-51 PT SECS 24-25-26
TWP 65S R 33E LOT 1 SQR 54
G30-189/190 OR900-2496 OR1331-184
Name in which assessed: GORMAN JOSEPH E All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com
Sale Date: October 29, 2025
Sale Time: 10:00am.
Dated this 13th day of August, 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk
Publish: September 18 & 25 and October 2 & 9, 2025
The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-43
Notice is hereby given that, MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 2022/1058
Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022
Account Number: 1457035
Parcel ID: 00373960-000000
Description of Property:
LEGAL NOTICES
GORMAN JOSEPH E
All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed.
com
Sale Date: October 29, 2025
Sale Time: 10:00am.
Dated this 13th day of August, 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk
Publish: September 18 & 25 and October 2 & 9, 2025
The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-44
Notice is hereby given that, MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 2022/1057
Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022
Account Number: 1457027
Parcel ID: 00373950-000000
Description of Property:
CRAINS SUBD OF GRASSY
KEY PB 1-51 PT SECS 24-25-26 TWP 65S R 33E LOT 4 SQR 54 G30-189/190 OR900-2496 OR1331-184
Name in which assessed:
GORMAN JOSEPH E
All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed.
com
Sale Date: October 29, 2025
Sale Time: 10:00am.
Dated this 13th day of August, 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk
Publish:
September 18 & 25 and October 2 & 9, 2025
The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-46
Notice is hereby given that, MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 2022/1062
Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022
Account Number: 1457108
Parcel ID: 00374030-000000
Description of Property:
CRAINS SUBD OF GRASSY
KEY PB 1-51 PT SECS 24-25-26
TWP 65S R 33E LOT 12 SQR 54
G30-189/190 OR900-2496 OR1331-184
Name in which assessed: GORMAN JOSEPH E All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder
on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com
Sale Date: October 29, 2025
Sale Time: 10:00am.
Dated this 13th day of August, 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy
Clerk
Publish:
September 18 & 25 and October 2 & 9, 2025
The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2025-47
Notice is hereby given that, MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 2022/1063
Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022
Account Number: 1457116
Parcel ID: 00374040-000000
Description of Property: CRAINS SUBD OF GRASSY KEY PB 1-51 PT SECS 24-25-26 TWP 65S R 33E LOT 13 SQR 54 G30-189/190 OR900-2496 OR1331-184
Name in which assessed: GORMAN JOSEPH E All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed.
com
Sale Date: October 29, 2025
Sale Time: 10:00am.
Dated this 13th day of August, 2025 KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk
Publish:
September 18 & 25 and October 2 & 9, 2025
The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2025-48
Notice is hereby given that, MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 2022/1064
Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022
Account Number: 1457124
Parcel ID: 00374050-000000
Description of Property:
CRAINS SUBD OF GRASSY KEY PB 1-51 PT SECS 24-25-26 TWP 65S R 33E LOT 14 SQR 54 G30-189/190 OR900-2496 OR1331-184
Name in which assessed: GORMAN JOSEPH E
All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com
Sale Date: October 29, 2025
Sale Time: 10:00am.
Dated this 13th day of August, 2025 KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy
Clerk
Publish:
September 18 & 25 and October 2 & 9, 2025
The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2025-49
Notice is hereby given that, MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 2022/1065
Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022
Account Number: 1457132
Parcel ID: 00374060-000000
Description of Property: CRAINS SUBD OF GRASSY KEY PB 1-51 PT SECS 24-25-26 TWP 65S R 33E LOT 15 SQR 54 G30-189/190 OR900-2496 OR1331-184
Name in which assessed: GORMAN JOSEPH E All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed.
com
Sale Date: October 29, 2025
Sale Time: 10:00am.
Dated this 13th day of August, 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk
Publish:
September 18 & 25 and October 2 & 9, 2025
The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-50
Notice is hereby given that, MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/1066 Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022
Account Number: 1457141
Parcel ID: 00374070-000000
Description of Property: CRAINS SUBD OF GRASSY KEY PB 1-51 PT SECS 24-25-26 TWP 65S R 33E LOT 16 SQR 54 G30-189/190 OR900-2496 OR1331-184
Name in which assessed: GORMAN JOSEPH E All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com
Sale Date: October 29, 2025
Sale Time: 10:00am. Dated this 13th day of August, 2025 KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: September 18 & 25 and October 2 & 9, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers
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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-our-team/
The SS Wreck & Galley Grill (mile marker 59) is looking for a fulltime prep and dishwasher person. Self-motivated, will train, experience very helpful, quick learner, and team player. Salary includes 401k match up to 6%. Please call Nicole at 305433-0515 or email nicole@ themoongroupfl.com.
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
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
CROSSWORD SOLUTION
HOUSING FOR RENT
Luxury rental - vacation or long term. 2BR/2BA at 1800 Atlantic, Key West. Pool, beach, zacuzzi. $4,000/mo. 773-421-0332
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/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
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
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!!!
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
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 305-417-0871 or email Anneke@KeysWeekly.com
IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR SIGN TECHNICIAN
Experience preferred. CDL required. Applicant must apply in person at:
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.
Marathon Boat Yard is looking for a Part-Time Administrative Assistant to perform the following duties: Answering the phone, basic bookkeeping, basic data entry and some customer service. Basic computer and email skills are required. QuickBooks experience is a plus. Bilingual is also a plus. Pay will be based on experience.
Keys Energy Services, in Key West, Florida, is accepting applications for the following position in its Transmission & Distribution Department:
APPRENTICE SUBSTATION ELECTRICIAN
Starting pay rate for this position, depending on qualifications and experience: $33.25/hr - $37.24/hr. For more information, including job duties and required qualifications, and to apply for the job, please visit their website at www.KeysEnergy.com.
KEYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
KEYS promotes a Drug-Free Workplace.
Certain service members, veterans, the spouses and family members of service members and veterans, receive preference and priority in employment, and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
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!
wants you to join their team!
Full or Part-time. $19/hour to start. EMAIL resume to: Bette@TurtleHospital.org APPLY in person: 2396 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL
DRC provides for the well-being of its employees with a competitive package including: a 401k retirement plan, medical benefits, HSA account, paid holidays/vacation/sick days, an employee assistance program, in addition to, life and disability insurance at no cost to the employee. EOE
ARE CENTER, Inc. IS HIRING!
JOIN A HIGHLY EFFECTIVE NON-PROFIT HELPING PEOPLE COPE AND CHANGE FOR 52 YEARS!
We provide Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Programs to the Florida Keys community while valuing and rewarding our employees.
KEY LARGO
Behavioral Health Therapist (CAT)
Behavioral Health Therapist (Children)
KEY WEST
Case Manager (Children, Adult) (FT)
Prevention Specialist
Advocate
MARATHON
Advocate
Care Coordinator (PT)
Driver (CDL not required) (PT)
RN/Licensed Practical Nurse (FT,PT)
*Support Worker (Assisted Living) (PT)
*Behavioral Health Technicians – 3 shifts (FT,PT)
*Night Monitor (Assisted Living - Free Housing)
*No experience required for this position. Will train. A caring heart & helpful hands necessary.
Background and drug screen req. EEOC/DFWP COMPETITIVE PAY! EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS!!! Apply at guidancecarecenter.org - Get Involved/ Join our team/Job Opportunities/location/zip
DUI FRONT DESK CLERK & EVALUATOR/INSTRUCTOR
The Advocate Program DUI school is hiring for part time positions.
Front desk: 3 days a week, high school diploma and computer data entry skills required.
DUI instructors and evaluators: 2 days a week, Bachelors or Masters degree in substance abuse eld required.
Of ce located in Marathon. Contact Marcia at 305-704-0117.
MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE
We are now hiring for the following positions: Diesel Mechanic Truck Helpers
CDL Drivers
Applicants must apply in person to be considered.
4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon
OPENINGS AVAILABLE
PHYSICIAN PRACTICE OPENINGS
- Advanced Practice Provider (APRN-PA-C)Surgical, Ortho, Tavernier
- Medical Assistant, Primary Care Marathon, $5k Bonus
- Medical Assistant, Upper Keys-Gastro, $5k Bonus
- Medical Assistant, LPN, EMT or Paramedic, Primary Care Marathon, $5k Bonus
MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE KEY WEST
- Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA-C) Medical Oncology, Per Diem
- Pool Radiation Therapist
TAVERNIER MARINERS HOSPITAL
- Clinical Pharmacist, $5k Bonus
- Cook, Dietary, $5k Bonus
- MC Multi-Modality Imaging Tech, CT Scan, $50k Bonus
- Multi-Modality Imaging Tech, Echocardiography, Per Diem
