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‘Santa, don’t forget the Grinch.’

December 18, 2025

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Decorated to “The Grinch” theme, boat ‘Two to Tango’ participates in the 40th Key Largo Boat Parade on Blackwater Sound on Dec. 13. The vessel won Best in Parade. DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly

CROCODILE SPEARED IN HEAD DIES FOLLOWING RECOVERY BATTLE

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‘Britney’ the American crocodile passed away at Zoo Miami on Dec. 12 following complications from injuries to the head by a spear and bullet in October. The crocodile was spotted by residents in a Key Largo canal. ZOO MIAMI/Contributed

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Zoo Miami head veterinarian Dr. Gwen Myers, left, performs surgery on the injured American crocodile shortly after the rescue on Oct. 20.

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n American crocodile spotted in a Key Largo canal with a spear lodged in its head in October passed away from complications associated with the injury, Zoo Miami said on Dec. 12.

Named “Britney,” the impaled crocodile was spotted by residents and later rescued from a canal near Waterways Drive in Key Largo on Oct. 20. The rescue by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission officers and Zoo Miami took several tries and multiple days. The crocodile was then taken to Zoo Miami for surgery and rehabilitation.

Surgery performed by head veterinarian Dr. Gwen Myers was successful; however, a bullet was also found lodged between the crocodile’s eyes. The objects were removed and the crocodile was making a recovery until Zoo Miami noticed elevated lead toxicity in the blood. Surgery was performed the morning of Dec. 11 to remove foreign metal objects inside the crocodile’s stomach, which were

identified through radiographs and were contributing to high levels of lead in the bloodstream.

“While the procedure was successful in removing the metal, Britney’s condition was already compromised,” Zoo Miami said in a statement on Dec. 12. “She was anemic and weakened by the trauma from the spear and gunshot wounds.”

Following surgery, the crocodile was placed in the zoo’s animal hospital to recover from the anesthesia.

On Friday morning, the crocodile was found to be lethargic with lingering effects from the anesthesia. Zoo Miami said a cold-blooded animal’s recovery from general anesthesia can be especially difficult when metabolism can fluctuate significantly.

“Unfortunately, the combination of her pre-existing injuries and anemia proved insurmountable, and tragically, she passed away this afternoon,” Zoo Miami said. “The loss of this federally threatened animal serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the devastating consequences of ille-

gal and cruel actions against wildlife, actions often driven by unfounded fear and ignorance.

“It also highlights the unintended harm that can result from the introduction of toxic substances into the environment, such as pellet gun ammunition, which can enter the food chain and negatively affect wildlife,” Zoo Miami continued.

American crocodiles are listed as a federally-threatened species by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. They live in coastal areas throughout the Caribbean and as far north as south Florida and the Keys.

It is illegal to kill or harass American crocodiles under state and federal law.

FWC investigators are seeking information about this incident. Anyone with photos, videos or information is asked to contact the Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-3922. Reports can be made anonymously, and tips that lead to an arrest or citation may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / DECEMBER 18, 2025

YACHT PARTIALLY SINKS AND LEAKS DIESEL INTO A KEY LARGO CANAL

COUNTY PROGRAM FOR NEIGHBORHOODFUNDED UPGRADES COULD EXPAND JIM McCARTHY

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A 55-foot yacht is partially submerged in a canal between Caribbean and Ocean drives in Key Largo on Dec. 10. CONTRIBUTED

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yacht began to take on water in a Key Largo canal the evening Dec. 9, eventually becoming partially submerged and leaking diesel into the water.

U.S. Coast Guard, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission and Florida Department of Environmental Protection were among the agencies that responded to the canal, located between Caribbean and Ocean drives, the following morning on Dec. 10. Upon arrival, they found a 55-foot motor yacht partially submerged in the water.

The Coast Guard public affairs office told Keys Weekly that an estimated 50 gallons of diesel leaked from the vessel into the water.

Efforts to contain and clean the water were ongoing, the Coast Guard said. Working with FWC and DEP, a containment boom was deployed

around the vessel and a safety zone was established to protect personnel, other vessels in the canal and the marine environment from potential hazards.

The Coast Guard said an investigation continues into what led the yacht to take on water and leak diesel into the canal. Johnny Guzman, TowBoat US captain, told the Miami Herald that the engine block was sitting on the back deck of the yacht when it started turning onto its port, or left, side. TowBoat US is the salvage company in charge of removing the vessel from the water.

The identity of the yacht owner wasn’t made known. The yacht sank in a canal that sees all sorts of boating activity, from diving charters to vessels coming in for a bite to eat at places like Sharkey’s Pub and Galley and Skippers Dockside.

onroe County officials are considering expansion of a program giving property owners in unincorporated areas the ability to initiate — and pay for — neighborhood enhancements beyond flooding and road elevation projects.

A proposal coming before county commissioners at a Jan. 28 public hearing in Marathon would provide property owners an avenue to come to the county and request a canal restoration, beach renourishment, new sidewalk, road adaptation, additional street lighting or other infrastructure or services benefiting the specific area.

“You don’t have to wait for the county to come to you. You can come to us and say, ‘Here’s what we want,’” said Rhonda Haag, county chief resilience officer.

County officials say these are projects beyond core services provided to property owners. Judy Clarke, county engineering and roads director, said the county will continue maintaining roads, repairing damaged pavement, cutting grass and cleaning gravity drainages, among other regular tasks.

But project requests from residents, like added decorative street lighting or canal restoration, would require support from neighbors. The proposal states the property owner or owners would come to the county seeking a certain improvement project. From there, the estimate for the requested enhancement and the assessments would need votes of approval from 50% plus one of property owners who’d receive benefit.

Haag said the county would fund research and design for the project.

The county would get paid for those services and the project through assessments on each property the project would benefit.

Haag added the county will still support efforts from property owners seeking road elevation and sea level rise projects in their neighborhoods.

The county will also seek grant funding for these expensive endeavors.

In the past, the county conducted pilot projects to plan, design and construct road elevation and adjust drainage to address flooding. Several projects were designed and bid out,

but the cost of improvements exceeded the grant funding available for construction.

Between 40 and 90 neighborhoods are expected to need some kind of drainage improvement over the next several decades, and county officials say these expensive projects are “cost prohibitive” and “raise a fairness issue,” as taxpayers were asked to fund improvements that benefit only those in lower-lying areas.

Winston Waterways in Key Largo is one neighborhood seeking a road elevation project. The design and engineering process is underway. And $51 million in state and federal grant funds were secured for the project.

A project cost won’t be known until the bid is sent out to interested contractors. In addition to potentially funding the difference in construction costs and the grant, the neighborhood would be responsible for operations and maintenance costs, if enough support is secured from the property owners.

If the community says “no” to funding the difference needed for construction shortfall and operations and maintenance, the $51 million in funds for construction would go back to the state and federal governments.

A road elevation project on Big Coppitt, which secured more than $80 million, will go through a similar process.

In addition to expanding the program, county commissioners are seeking to financially help those property owners in neighborhoods where improvement work is approved by the majority and proceeding, but are considered very-low income and can’t fund the assessment. A lien would be placed on the property, with the accrued assessment increase each year until the sale of the property.

“That way, the property owner who couldn’t afford (the assessment) could stay in their home. Whenever that sale occurred, at that time the county would collect the total assessments due,” Haag said.

The county would need to fund the qualified property owner’s assessment each year, and that’s a decision made by county commissioners. If the elected body doesn’t fund the program for any given year, the assessment would be up to the property owner to pay.

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ATHLETIC PROWESS School board updated on field project, state of sports programs

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t a Dec. 9 meeting, Monroe County school board members briefly reviewed a project to improve the baseball field at Founders Park in Islamorada.

The board took no action on the draft baseball license agreement, since it was also on the agenda of the Islamorada Village Council meeting that same evening.

Board member Mindy Conn expressed concerns over some wording in the draft contract and the right of entry to the facilities. The board staff plans to present a final license agreement at the Jan. 27 meeting.

Board member Sue Woltanski related that members of the community asked her why the school board didn’t sit down with the village council to finalize the agreement. She said the boards and councils aren’t the people who negotiate and aren’t the people who make things work. Because of the operational, legal and engineering expertise required, she didn’t think the two boards together would create a good legal product.

Council members ultimately took no action on the agreement, due to a number of corrections and adjustments needed on the 18-page document. The property is owned by the village and has been leased for the past 20 years to the school district for use by Coral Shores’ varsity and jayvee baseball teams. The license agreement outlines the rights and obligations for the reconstruction and use of the baseball field and construction of related improvements.

Deputy Superintendent Amber Acevedo updated the board on the school district’s athletic program, which she said has 734 high school participants.

In Special Olympics, student athletes brought home gold medals from state championships. More than 40 district students participate in the program.

There are a number of middle school athletic programs ongoing with many activities centered on the field at Key Largo School.

Acevedo said there have been petitions, letters and requests to name the Marathon High School football field in honor of alumnus Michael H. Puto. Among the many positions and offices he has held, Puto has been Marathon city manager and county commissioner, including vice mayor and mayor. The formal request to dedicate the stadium will come to the board at the Jan. 27 meeting.

Key Largo School is one of 45 high-performing national demonstration schools in Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID). The college and career readiness program has been adopted by more than 7,500 schools in 47 U.S. states and 16 countries.

According to Sara Adams, district AVID director, more than 235 Keys teachers are trained in AVID howto-teach techniques. Kisa Parmenter, Florida implementation strategist for AVID, awarded the KLS staff a plaque for 45 years of excellence in the program.

The school board recognized three Plantation Key teachers and five students.

PKS teachers Jeremy Nelson, Marla Koche and Timothy Conrad received Great Educational Moments awards for the high performance of their students on statewide standardized tests.

PKS student Jorge Vasquez and CSHS seniors Brock Bynum, Nathaniel Shugarman, Tristan Rios and Sophie Stevenson were recognized for their achievements. Bynum is a Presidential Scholar nominee while Shugarman, Rios and Stevenson received National Merit Commendations.

The board received a report on the actions taken to inform employees about open enrollment for health care and about other benefits. The staff is ready to provide counseling for employees in English, Spanish and Creole. The district has about 1,600 full-time and 400 part-time employees.

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / DECEMBER 18, 2025 LETTER TO THE EDITOR

SMALL FLAME STANDS PROUD IN OPEN AIR

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s December settles in and our tropical evenings grow a little cooler, Jewish communities everywhere lit the menorah once again.

One of the things I love most about Chanukah today is how public the light has become. Giant menorahs rise in places no one could have imagined a generation ago, in Times Square, the Eiffel Tower, airports, city halls, even fishing docks and marinas. There is something uplifting about a small flame standing proudly in the open air, reminding us that light does not ask permission to shine.

But the original Chanukah story tells us that this simple act of lighting was not always so simple.

When the Maccabees reclaimed the Holy Temple, they found it defiled. The shelves still held jars of oil, plenty of them, but every single jar had been deliberately opened. In the Temple, the seal of the High Priest was not just a sticker. It was what kept the oil ritually pure. Once the seal was broken, the oil could no longer be used for the menorah, even though the oil itself was still sitting right there. That was precisely the Greek point: leave the objects intact but make them unusable for anything sacred.

Only one small jar remained with its seal untouched, the lone jar that still held its original holiness.

That was the Greek strategy. They were not like Haman or Hitler, whose goal was to wipe out Jews physically. The

Greeks took a more subtle approach: keep the culture, lose the God. Celebrate holidays, enjoy the traditions, study Torah as philosophy, but do not treat it as divine. They outlawed only the mitzvot that expressed a living, breathing bond with God such as Shabbat, kosher, circumcision and others. In their worldview, Judaism could remain, just without its soul.

And so, when the Maccabees finally stood in the desecrated sanctuary, they refused to light the menorah with oil that was technically fine but spiritually empty. They searched for something pure, something whole, something still carrying its original purpose. And when they found that tiny untouched jar, barely enough for a single day, they used it anyway.

The miracle of Chanukah is not only that the oil lasted.

It is that they believed a single flicker of genuine light was worth fighting for.

Each of us has a “sealed jar” within us, a core of goodness and Godliness that stays untouched. When we let it guide even one positive action, its light grows far beyond what we imagine.

As we celebrate Chanukah this year, may the growing light remind us that one act of kindness, one moment of clarity, one spark of faith can shift the darkness around us.

Wishing the entire Upper Keys a bright and meaningful Festival of Lights.

Rabbi Yisroel Shur Chabad of Key Largo

REFRAMING THE ISSUE

New Florida law targets license plate coverings, not decorations ALEX RICKERT alex@keysweekly.com

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es, you can still keep that license plate frame to cheer on your alma mater.

No, you can’t black out the numbers to try and hide from SunPass.

Over the last two months, the Keys – and Florida as a whole – have seen a rash of social media complaints and calls over a “new” license plate rule. Motorists reported being pulled over because a license plate frame they’d used issue-free for years was obstructing a portion of the plate – and was therefore illegal.

In one highly-publicized Broward County case, a man spent the night in jail after being arrested because the “S” in the “Sunshine State” motto at the bottom of his license plate was partially obscured by the frame holding it.

The widespread confusion is due to an over-generalization of a new Florida law that went into effect in October. The new law (statute 320.061) prohibits altering the original appearance of a license plate or registration sticker including a “coating, covering or other material onto or around” the plate. The charge?

A second-degree misdemeanor, carrying up to 60 days in jail and/or a $500 fine.

But now, cases like the viral Broward County incident are prompting a memo from the FLHSMV, clarifying that the law never meant to criminalize decorative frames infringing on the borders of plates – including those commonly used to support auto dealerships, sports teams or colleges. Rather, it was meant to target those who use tinted coverings, reflective tape or other means to avoid tolls by zooming past automatic plate readers on Florida highways undetected.

Dated Dec. 12, the memo states that frames are allowed as long as they don’t obscure any part of the license plate’s alphanumeric identifier or registration sticker in the top right corner.

Frames that partially cut into the Florida state name or motto along the plate’s top or bottom edge, Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay told the Weekly, are still good to go.

“We had one of my officers actually stop somebody (for a frame),” he said. “So we actually put out a

Decorative frames that block lettering at the top or bottom of a license plate are still allowed, as long as officers can tell which state issued the plate. SEMINOLE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE/Contributed

In 2019, an appeals court ruled the frame on this license plate complies with Florida law. FLHSMV/Contributed

directive telling people to stop doing this. The frames are lawful, as long as they don’t block the letters, numbers or decals. If it blocks Florida on top or ‘In God We Trust’ on the bottom, it’s not a violation.”

The FLHSMV memo does state that officers must be able to identify the state issuing the plate – already a challenging task at times in a state with more than 100 specialty plates on top of the default two-orange design. Asked if the caveat could still be used as the basis for a traffic stop if a frame blocks part of a less-common plate, Ramsay said he’s instructed his deputies otherwise.

“I think that’s an interpretation of each police agency, how they want to view it,” he said. “Do I think that under the letter of the law, someone could stop you if they can’t see (the state)? I have to say yes. But if they’re taking action on that, I think it’s a shame.

“That’s not why these laws are in place. … I have to think if you’re a police officer and you can’t figure out what state a plate is from, maybe this isn’t the job for you. I want my people to focus on more important things.”

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / DECEMBER 18, 2025

KEY LARGO’S BLACKWATER SOUND TURNS FESTIVE — AND LIT Grinch-themed boat parade and fireworks take to the bay JIM McCARTHY jim@keysweekly.com

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ive boats, center consoles — and even a dinghy — lit up Blackwater Sound during the annual Key Largo Boat Parade on Dec. 13. Organized by the Key Largo Sunset Rotary Club, boats – some decorated to this year’s theme, “Grinch in the Keys” – rode up the sound past many spectators at bayside restaurants. Best in Parade went to Alex Antelo’ 28-foot vessel “Two to Tango.” Best Use of Theme went to Mike Josowitz’s boat “Controll Freak” and most color went to David Madison’s 23-foot boat.

Best Business went to Mote Marine Laboratory’s boat. The procession was capped off with a fireworks display. A little rain didn’t dampen the 40th running of the boat parade.

Lighted vessels decorated to this year’s theme, ‘Grinch in the Keys,’ and to the holidays in general paraded up Blackwater Sound during the 40th Key Largo Boat Parade on Dec. 13. DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly

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COUNTY HONORS TAVERNIER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Monroe County commissioners recognize the Tavernier Volunteer Fire Department’s 75 years of service during a Dec. 10 meeting at the Murray Nelson Government Center in Key Largo. KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Monroe County

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onroe County Commissioners honored 75 years of service by the Tavernier Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Corps Inc. (TVFD), as the organization retires its memorandum of understanding with Monroe County.

A proclamation recognized the organization’s long-standing role in

safeguarding lives and property, and its lasting impact on the Tavernier community. Fire Station 22 in Tavernier remains fully staffed and operated

by Monroe County Fire Rescue, as it has been since the 1990s.

Established in 1949, TVFD was the first volunteer fire and ambulance organization in the Florida Keys. For more than seven decades,

its volunteers provided fire protection, rescue response and emergency medical services to Tavernier and surrounding communities, serving as a vital partner in Monroe County’s public safety network.

The department’s beginnings are part of local legend.

“Our first ambulance was a repurposed hearse,” said Don Bock, who joined the organization at 18 years old. “We didn’t have much, but we had people willing to step up whenever the community needed them.”

Volunteers came from every walk of life, united by a commitment to protecting their neighbors. The Women’s Auxiliary played a key support role, responding with food and drinks to sustain volunteers during extended incidents. The department also provided many Coral Shores High School graduates with their first experience in the fire service.

The original fire station housed just two fire trucks, an image preserved today in one of the earliest Art in Public Places murals by artist Nestor

Madalengoitia, which still hangs in the station’s meeting room.

The department’s legacy is also closely tied to the late commissioner Sylvia Murphy, a devoted supporter and volunteer herself.

TVFD donated decades of memorabilia to Monroe County. The department’s patch board has been transferred to headquarters in Marathon. A historic display cabinet will be placed at the Murray Nelson Government Center, and two additional cabinets featuring fire and EMS artifacts will be housed at the Alex Vega Key West Fire Museum.

TVFD will also remain permanently honored at Station 22 through exterior signs and the plaque commemorating “Stoker,” the Dalmatian given in memory of a fallen volunteer.

Although TVFD is no longer responding to emergency calls, the nonprofit, led by Steve Pollock, Martin Moreithi, Don Bock and Sue Heim will continue supporting education and training in the fire and EMS fields.

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / DECEMBER 18, 2025

HOLIDAY FEST OPENING RECEPTION SHINES BRIGHT SET FOR WITH NEW WINNERS ISLAMORADA’S FIRST ART IN PUBLIC PLACES

Left: Nana wins the Santa Paws competition. CONTRIBUTED Right: Mrs. Claus with Eli Lambert, 4, who was crowned Mister Gingerbread Man, and Isla Montilla, 6, who earned the title of Miss Sugarplum Fairy.

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he 21st annual Holiday Fest, presented by the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce, brought joy and holiday magic to the community once again.

Held on Dec. 5 at Founders Park, the event featured lively stage entertainment, an ornament auction, a bustling Holiday Bazaar, food and beverages, the lighting of the 35-foot Holiday Tree and Snow Mountain, and the newly added Snowflake Mountain made of magical bubbles.

Guests also enjoyed sweet treats from the Publix Holiday Sweet Shoppe.

The evening was nothing short of magical, with snowfall creating a winter wonderland for families and community members who gathered on the great lawn to celebrate the holiday season.

Ornament competition This year’s handcrafted ornament competition celebrated creativity and artistry, introducing new winners in various categories: • Best Traditional Holiday Theme – Viktoryia Hameza • Best Adherence to Parade Theme (A Season for Kindness…To Every Creature, Great or Small) – Ginger Hill • Best Keys Holiday Theme (Water Related) – Meeja Ritchie Smith • Best Keys Holiday Theme (Land Related) – Brittany Cherkes • Best Children’s Holiday Theme – Susan Kay Holler • Best Animal Holiday Theme – Julie Austin • Best Use of Humor – Cindy King • Most Creative Use of Talent – Susi Trottnow • Best Holiday Sea Creature – Barbara Bernstein • Best Ocean “FantaSea” Theme –Jamie Johann • Best Holiday Tropical Bird – Jason Barth • Best of Show – Monica Bankowski • Honorable Mention – Cynthia “C. Re” Robbins • People’s Choice Award – Joelle Herrick In the children’s competition, 4-year-old Eli Lambert was crowned Mister Gingerbread Man, and 6-year-old Isla Montilla earned the title of Miss Sugarplum Fairy, delighting the crowd with their holiday spirit and charm.

— Contributed

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he Village of Islamorada will hold a celebration of the first Art in Public Buildings exhibit on Friday, Dec. 19 from 5 to 6 p.m.

The evening will include a toast to the 14 Islamorada artists whose works are on display – in the Ron Levy Aquatic Center, the Founders Park Community Room and Village Hall – until March 2026. No RSVP is required. A shuttle will take attendees to and from the aquatic and community centers and village hall.

Wine will be available for purchase, benefiting Islamorada Community Entertainment, and food trucks will be on-site.

The Islamorada Art in Public Buildings program is a new initiative of the village, organized by cultural arts coordinator Emily Rother. Through partnerships with local artists and arts organizations, the village’s public spaces have become art gallery spaces — with paintings, photographs and prints by local artists.

Rother creates opportunities to showcase the culture and artists who live and work in Islamorada.

Many of the works are for sale; interested persons may contact the artists directly.

Works from 14 Islamorada artists are displayed in village buildings. The public can view them during an opening reception of the first art in public places program on Friday, Dec. 19. CONTRIBUTED

Featured artists include Araña Glass, Beth Kaminstein, Bev Blitzer, Chadley Mominee, Cindy Mominee, EmmaNorthMich, Jill Zima Borski, Kelly Walkotten, Lisa Lee, Monica Bankowski, Pasta Pantaleo, Paula Friedman, Ramon Luis Núñez and Tim Borski.

The opening reception takes place before the Beats on the Bay Music Series at Founders Park. Set for 6:30 p.m., music will be played from Steve Venni as the opening act, followed by The Bruce Tribute.

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / DECEMBER 18, 2025

NEW K9 ADJUSTS TO WORK ON THE ISLAND Key West Police welcomes service dog that trained in Germany

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friends! Reef the fox here with a very special “Reef’s Report.” I landed REEF the exclusive THE FOX first interview with one of the Reef is a red fox newest memthat was saved bers of the Key from a fur farm.

West Police He now lives in Key Largo with Department, K9 his human, Nicole Drax.

Navarro.

As most of you know by now, I don’t travel, so I sent my mom on assignment to KWPD and had her FaceTime me with Drax. I did notice she fan-girled it up and got a photo with Drax. We will let that slide, this time.

Reef: Willkommen to the Florida Keys, Drax. Or as we say here: “Oh nice, another tourist.”

You’re from Germany and now you’re working with KWPD. Before you start acting all official with your fancy accent, what exactly is your job here? Security? Influencer?

International heartthrob? Because I already fill two of those roles.

Drax: I am a police service dog.

Reef Wow. Humble. Love that for you. Give the people the résumé, officer.

Drax: In Germany, I competed for over two years and hold top titles in protection, tracking and sport. I am dually trained in narcotics detection and suspect apprehension. I am here to assist my handler and protect the community.

Reef: Translation: you smell crime and bite crime. Iconic.

Drax: My father also took me on a boat when I arrived. It was … fun. But the water moved strangely.

I may have had a small nasser Rülpser … a wet burp moment.

Reef: You threw up on a boat your first day? Congratulations, Drax. You’re officially a local.

Drax: Sehr gut! The sun is very strong here.

Reef: Yeah, that’s called “char-

GUMBY New Key West Police, K9 Drax, and Reef the fox. CONTRIBUTED

acter development.” You haven’t really made it in the Keys until you’ve been sunburned standing in shade. Let’s talk about food. You Germans like sausages. We like fish that used to be alive five minutes ago. Thoughts?

Drax: I like both, and cheese.

But why does everything come fried?

Reef: Because this is America and we are not emotionally prepared to eat anything that doesn’t crunch. Important cultural lesson: in the Keys, flip-flops are formalwear, “five minutes” means 30, and no one is actually in a hurry. Except tourists and iguanas falling out of trees when it dips below 65.

Drax: What is it with the chickens everywhere?

Reef: Nobody knows. Nobody is in charge. They live among us.

You’ll get used to it. Final advice as your local fox ambassador: Drink more water than coffee. Trust no one driving a golf cart. And if someone says “no-see-ums,” run.

Drax: Danke schön, Reef.

Reef: Bitte. You’re gonna do great, kid. Welcome to the land where the criminals are wild, the weather is dramatic and somewhere a fox is judging everyone.

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SAVE THE DATE Thursday, Dec. 18 • Third Thursday art walk from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Morada Way Arts & Cultural District, Islamorada.

Friday, Dec. 19 • Sweaters, Sugar and Shenanigans ugly sweater party at 6 p.m. at Florida Keys Brewing Co., Islamorada.

• Art in Public Buildings reception from 5 to 6 p.m. at Village Hall, Founders Park Community Center and Ron Levy Aquatic Center.

• Beats on the Bay welcomes the Bruce Tribute from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Founders Park Amphitheater, Islamorada.

Saturday, Dec. 20 • Guided bird walk at 8:30 a.m. at Green Turtle Hammock Nature Preserve, Islamorada.

• Dive-in movie featuring “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” at 7 p.m. at Three Waters Resort, Islamorada.

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Overseas Highway, Islamorada. Boat entry is free.

Sunday, Dec. 21 • Friends of Upper Keys Monroe County Parks & Beaches hosts a wrapping relief party from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Catch Restaurant, Key Largo. Bring gifts that need wrapping; donations suggested for services.

Dec. 23-24 • JOY Center activities from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Plantation Key Community Center, 53 High Point Road.

Wednesday, Dec. 24 • Cookie workshop at 2 p.m. at Pinfish Entertainment, Tavernier.

• Christmas Eve candle light services at 4 p.m and 6 p.m. at Island Community Church, 83400 Overseas Highway, Islamorada.

Saturday, Dec. 27 • “Carol-oke” night with DJ Tony Tone at 7 p.m. at Pinfish Entertainment, Tavernier.

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / DECEMBER 18, 2025

ARE YOU A KEYS LOCAL? WANT TO ‘BEAT THE BUS’?

Register for the 2026 7 Mile Bridge Run this January

With only 1,500 entries available, registration for the 7 Mile Bridge Run sells out in minutes.

Locals get an advance shot on Jan. 22, 2026. KEYS WEEKLY FILE PHOTO

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he date for the 45th annual 7 Mile Bridge Run is April 11, 2026. Plans are to again run from west to east.

Registration for the race is online only and opens on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, beginning at 6 a.m. Anyone can register on this date, but only 1,500 entries are accepted and the field fills very quickly. Runners must show a photo ID when picking up their bib number that matches the address used to register.

Early registration opens for Monroe County residents on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, beginning at 6 a.m. To qualify as a Monroe County resident, runners must use a Monroe County address that matches a photo ID. There are a limited number of entries available for locals only who register on this date.

If unsuccessful on Jan. 22, Monroe County residents may also try registering on Jan. 27.

Packet pickup is available only on Friday, April 10, beginning at noon and closing at 8 p.m. Runners must be present with a photo ID that matches the registration address to pick up each packet.

Runsignup.com will again be used for registration; prior creation of an account there will help expedite registration. The registration fee is $100.

Accommodations have been made for Monroe County students to register at a discounted rate, courtesy of headline sponsor Keys Federal Credit Union. Students interested can send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Marathon Runners Club, P.O. Box 500110, Marathon, FL 33050, and a student registration form will be mailed to them. These student-only registration forms must be received back at the post office box no later than Jan. 17.

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / DECEMBER 18, 2025

WHERE DOES MONROE COUNTY’S WASTE GO? Trash, yard debris and recyclables face different journeys

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

What: “The Man Who Invented Christmas” (2017) Why: There are plenty of screen adaptations of Charles Dickens’ book “A Christmas Carol” out there, featuring everyone from the Muppets to Bill Murray. But how about an origin story? This film, based on Les Standiford’s nonfiction book, recounts how Charles Dickens came up with the now-iconic story of a miserly merchant, three ghosts and a redemption arc that has become a holiday classic. Dan Stevens stars as Dickens struggling to support his growing family after three not-sosuccessful novels. Jonathan Pryce plays his improvident father and Christopher Plummer is a perfect Scrooge. Despite its setting in Victorian England, this film has South Florida roots – Standiford is a Miami writer and author of “Last Train to Paradise,” while Mitchell Kaplan, founder and owner of indie bookstore powerhouse Books & Books, is an executive producer.

Where: This film is available as a DVD and on Kanopy, the library’s streaming app.

How: You can browse and request DVDs online by logging in to your account at keyslibraries.org.

To view our collection of streaming movies and TV, go to kanopy.com/ keyslibraries and set up an account with your library card. If you don’t have a card, you can visit your local branch or register online to get one.

Questions? keyslibraries.org/contactus.

Recommended by: Nancy Klingener, community affairs manager.

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

nce you place your trash, recycling and yard waste at the curb, your job may feel complete, but the journey of MELODY your waste is just TUSCHEL beginning. is the Monroe Monroe County recycling coordinator and County does outreach liaison. not process any waste locally in the Keys.

Instead, all collected materials are transported to Monroe County transfer stations, where they are stored separately to prevent contamination. From there, each waste stream — yard waste, recyclable materials and municipal solid waste — is loaded into semi-trucks and hauled to specialized processing facilities on the mainland.

What happens after the blue bin?

Recyclables such as paper, cardboard, aluminum and steel food cans, glass bottles, and plastics Nos. 1, 2 and 5 are taken to Reuter Recycling Facility in Pembroke Pines.

There, they are carefully sorted, cleaned and baled together with like materials. These bales are then sold to manufacturers to create new products — keeping valuable resources in circulation and reducing the demand for virgin materials.

Turning green into garden gold Grass clippings, palm fronds, leaves and other landscape debris are hauled to an organics processing facility, where they are composted into nutrient-rich soil amendments. This process not only diverts bulky material from landfills but also supports soil health and reduces the need for chemical fertilizers.

Recycled material from Monroe County bins is sent to a Pembroke Pines facility, where it is sorted, bailed and sold to manufacturers. FILE PHOTO

Trash: The long road to a landfill Municipal solid waste — the everyday trash that cannot be recycled — has the longest journey. Monroe County hauls trash to the Medley Landfill, about 150 miles from Key Largo, or to the Lake Okeechobee Landfill, about 200 miles away.

These facilities are projected to reach capacity within this decade.

Transporting waste this far incurs significant financial and environmental costs. Hauling trucks emit carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and nitrous oxides, and generate brake and tire debris, which can wash into waterways. Once buried, the food waste within trash produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas that accelerates climate change.

Notably, food is the heaviest component of the trash stream, making municipal waste more expensive to transport and more harmful to the environment.

prevent additional waste, conserve resources and reduce the impacts of long-distance hauling.

Small habits, big impact • This holiday season — and every day — simple choices can significantly reduce waste: • Use refillable beverage bottles.

• Set your table with reusable plates, napkins and utensils.

• Give gifts in reusable bags.

• When dining out, choose to refuse single-use utensils, napkins, condiment packets, straws and plastic bags.

• Avoid food waste: let your compost worms have a taste.

A single take-out meal with disposable packaging can fill an entire kitchen trash bag. Reusables

A delicate community Monroe County is a unique island chain with a fragile environment that we all cherish. As we move into 2026, let’s commit to small, meaningful changes that protect our islands for future generations.

Little steps make a big difference. Be responsible in your choices, take advantage of available wastediversion opportunities, and help reduce what we send to landfills.

Together, we can keep the Keys clean, resilient and sustainable.

Email tuschel-melody@monroecounty-fl.gov with questions.

Compost or drop it off Food scraps don’t belong in the landfill — they belong in compost. Composting at home reduces methane emissions and produces a nutrient-dense soil amendment for gardens.

Don’t have time to compost or don’t live here full-time? Monroe County offers five local food scrap dropoff sites, all listed at makesoil. org.

Upper Keys residents can also participate in the free food waste collection pilot program in Key Largo and Tavernier, thanks to a partnership with SoilMate Compost Farm and Baptist Health. Register and access three convenient dropoff locations. Visit your-soilmate.com/ pages/monroe.

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / DECEMBER 18, 2025

MESSAGE FROM THE SHERIFF The holiday season is here again!

I have some suggestions to help ensure your festivities are safe, memorable, and crime-free: • U.S. 1 traffic tends to get heavy this time of year, especially as we approach Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Everyone who will be on the road should prepare for intermittent slowdowns and be patient.

• Keep valuables/presents out of view and locked securely in your vehicle.

• Park in well-lit areas and be aware of your surroundings.

• MCSO substations and headquarters building are safe zones for those making purchases/transactions in person. Those who are worried about giving strangers their home address — or meeting with strangers in general — to make transactions can do so at a safe place.

Go to www.keysso.net for location information.

• Be wary of online scammers. Don’t share personal or financial information over an unsecured network. Be leery of deals that sound too good to be true or implore you to act immediately. Be cautious of links that are provided in emails and online advertising.

• Let a trusted neighbor know if you plan on traveling or will be away from home.

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DECEMBER 18, 2025 / KEYS WEEKLY SPORTS WRAP/LEGALS & CLASSIFIEDS THE SCOREBOARD

DEC. 8 - 13

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Result

Key West

Boys Soccer

Coral Shores

12/8

W, 9-1

Coral Shores

Girls Basketball

Keys Gate

12/8

L, 70-25

Marathon

Boys Soccer

Franklin Academy

12/8

L, 3-0

Marathon

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Franklin Academy

12/8

L, 2-0

Coral Shores

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W, 58-15

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12/9

W, 7-0

Basilica

Boys Basketball

Coral Shores

12/9

W, 58-53

Key West

Girls Basketball

Marathon

12/9

W, 46-45

Key West

Boys Basketball

Marathon

12/9

W, 58-48

Coral Shores

Boys Soccer

Silver Palms

12/10

L, 8-0

Marathon

Boys Soccer

Bridge Prep Academy

12/10

W, 3-1

Coral Shores

Girls Soccer

Marathon

12/10

W, 8-0

Coral Shores

Boys Basketball

South Homestead

12/10

L, 53-46

Key West

Boys Basketball

St. Brendan

12/10

W, 64-62

Marathon

Girls Basketball

St. Brendan

12/11

L, 48-25

Key West

Girls Basketball

True North

12/11

W, 29-22

Marathon

Boys Basketball

Fort Meade

12/11

L, 56-48

Coral Shores

Girls Soccer

Gulliver Prep

12/12

L, 2-0

Key West

Girls Soccer

ChaminadeMadonna

12/12

W, 8-0

Basilica

Boys Basketball

First Baptist Academy

12/12

W, 71-19

Marathon

Boys Basketball

Moore Haven

12/12

L, 68-62

Marathon

Girls Soccer

Florida Christian

12/12

L, 4-0

Coral Shores

Boys Soccer

Palmer Trinity

12/12

L, 9-1

Marathon

Girls Basketball

Westminster Christian

12/12

L, 64-28

Key West

Girls Soccer

South Fork

12/13

T, 2-2

Basilica

Boys Basketball

Calusa Prep

12/13

W, 68-64

Key West

Boys Soccer

St. Thomas Aquinas

12/13

L, 3-2

THIS WEEK IN KEYS SPORTS

DEC. 18 - DEC. 25

Date

School

Sport

Opponent

Start Time

12/18

Coral Shores

Wrestling

Marathon

1 p.m.

12/18

Key West

Girls & Boys Soccer

Silver Palms

4 p.m.

12/18

Marathon

Boys Basketball

@ Palmer Trinity

7:30 p.m.

12/18

Key West

Boys Basketball

Mater Brickell Academy

3 p.m.

12/18

Marathon

Girls Basketball

@ True North

3:30 p.m.

12/19

Coral Shores

Boys Soccer

@ Silver Palms

4 p.m.

12/19

Coral Shores

Competition Cheer

Key West

2 p.m.

12/19

All Keys teams

Wrestling

@ Key West Invitational

4:30 p.m.

12/19

Marathon

Boys Basketball

@ Palmer Tourney

TBA

12/19

Key West

Boys Basketball

@ Palmer Tourney

TBA

12/20

All Keys teams

Wrestling

@ Key West Invitational

9:30 a.m.

12/20

Key West

Boys Soccer

Sheridan Hills Christian

10:30 a.m.

12/20

Marathon

Boys Basketball

@ Palmer Tourney

TBA

12/20

Key West

Boys Basketball

@ Palmer Tourney

TBA

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

James

OSBORNE

Senior, Key West Basketball

Osborne has been doing it all for us lately – scoring, facilitating and defending.

His presence on the floor is unmatched. The guys really look up to him and he’s doing his part as our leader and captain.”

— Tommy Butler Jr., Conchs head coach

46 points in one game

1ST in points in 4A division

When Key West’s James Osborne steps onto the court, he is a game-changer. Last week, Osborne dropped 24 points on Marathon and another 19 on St. Brendan. The week prior, he went on a tear, scoring 32 in one contest and an awe-inspiring 46 in another to tie the Conch record for most points scored by a single athlete in a single game – a mark that had stood for more than 30 years.

The talented senior is averaging over 23 points per game and has logged six doubledoubles at the halfway point of the season, ranking him in the top 20 in the state and first in 4A. For his sensational scoring, dedication to the sport and phenomenal leadership, James Osborne is the Keys Weekly Athlete of the Week.

Photo by MAICEY MALGRAT/Keys Weekly

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DECEMBER 18

Coral Shores’ Jordan Brown goes up strong against Basilica School’s Noah Wright in a Dec. 9 showdown in the Upper Keys. See page 8. DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly

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he Coral Shores Hurricanes suffered a trio of soccer losses last week, first to Key West on Dec. 8 by a score of 9-1. The lone Hurricane goal came from Armando Picado. Two days later, Somerset Silver Palms shut out the ’Canes in an 8-0 defeat. For their final game of the week, the ’Canes lost to Palmer Trinity 9-1. Freshman Finn Chesler, assisted by classmate Jackson Keller, scored for Coral Shores to prevent a Falcon shutout in the Dec. 12 home match.

Marathon’s gentlemen stand at 5-5 at the season’s halfway point after a split week of action. On Dec. 8, the Dolphins traveled to Franklin Academy, losing 3-0 after their charter bus caught fire – thankfully with no injuries.

Two days later, the Fins had better luck, both with the transportation and the outcome of the game. Marathon beat BridgePrep Academy 3-1. Giordani Prieto scored 2, one off a free kick, and Aiden McIntyre scored the third. Goalkeeper

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9 10 Tiago Rivero kept the Dolphins in the game by blocking a Panther penalty kick.

Key West added one win and one loss to its record last week, starting with its win over Coral Shores. The Conchs scored early and often against the Hurricanes, with nine different athletes netting goals. Sonny Bowden, Owen Lindley, Loubins Fleuridor, Sebastian Camargo, Nico Sulak, Lorvensky Lyncy, Evens Louis, Brady Wright and Nathan Godlewski each added a goal to their stats. Camargo assisted on two other goals while Lindley, Sulak and Louis each added one assist to the team total. Chase Hoffman assisted on one and Kieran Smith two in the mercy-rule win. A Dec. 13 matchup against a formidable St. Thomas Aquinas resulted in a 3-2 loss. Evens Louis scored once, assisted by Camargo, and a well-orchestrated throw-in from Smith ricocheted off the St. Thomas keeper for the second goal.

1. Coral Shores’ Kayla Serota (13) dribbles the ball away from Marathon’s Fantine Mendez.

2. Saydie Hendrix (3) boots the ball away from Marathon’s Allison Helms.

3. Avea Jackson (4) and Bayley Catarineau (14) celebrate a Hurricane goal against Marathon on Dec. 10.

4. Bayley Catarineau receives a pass.

5. Marathon’s Daniuska Perdomo (3) and Coral Shores’ Sammy Bates compete for ball control.

6. Marathon’s Giordani Prieto.

7. Goalkeeper Mary Searcy reaches for a save.

8. Lily Andrew (5) fights for possession with a South Fork player on Dec. 13.

9. Chaos erupts in front of the Key West goal as keeper Mary Searcy stays ready.

10. Marathon goalkeeper Tiago Rivero.

Girls The Lady Conchs moved to 6-2-3 on the season, fueled by a pair of wins and a tie last week. On Dec. 9, Key West traveled to Florida Christian, where they handed the Patriots a 7-0 loss. Madison Kilduff scored two goals and assisted on another to lead the way. Gabriella Rodriguez, Alondra Montilla, Keira Feitz, Alyssandra Camargo and Lily Baxter each netted one and Baxter was credited with a pair of assists in the win. Dec. 12 was more of the same for the red-hot Conchs. Key West beat Chaminade-Madonna on the road, handing the Lions an 8-0 loss. The following day proved to be more of a challenge. South Fork traveled from Stuart to take on Key West in an aggressive match, resulting in a 2-2 tie.

Maicee Gage and Kilduff scored one apiece and goalkeeper Mary Searcy kept the team in the game with some outstanding saves.

The Lady Fins added another win to their record last week. The team did not allow their burning bus to affect their game against Franklin Academy on Dec. 8, as Marathon defeated the Panthers 2-0. Chloe Rodriguez scored the first goal unassisted, and Shilo Yeider netted the second off a Dani Perdomo assist. On Dec. 10, the Fins lost at home to Coral Shores, 8-0. Two days later, they fell to Florida Christian in a 4-0 road loss to bring the team to a 2-6-1 record.

In their match against Marathon, Coral Shores’ girls peppered the goal with 34 shots. Eight made it into the net, with two coming from the dynamic duo of Kai Redruello and Lela Goodrich. Redruello scored the points, assisted by some impressive Goodrich throw-ins. Bayley Catarineau capitalized on some chaos in front of the net to score one, then Jenna Mandozzi made good on a corner kick. Saydie Hendrix scored two while Avea Jackson and Sammy Bates accounted for the rest of the Lady ’Canes’ goals. Grace Goodwin, Mya Champigny, Kayla Serota, Gia Champigny and Noelle Engelmeyer controlled the back line, preventing the Dolphins from coordinating a legitimate scoring threat while goalkeepers Ally Rosendale and Sophie Stevenson combined time in goal for the shutout. The win made it two in a row for Coral Shores, but a strong Gulliver squad ended the streak when they handed the Hurricanes a 2-0 loss on Dec. 12.

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FINE TUNING Teams polish routines for upcoming regional and state competitions

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ith less than a month to go before regionals, Keys competitive cheer teams are putting the final touches on their routines. On Dec. 12, the Hurricanes and Conchs met in The Back Yard at Key West High School for a friendly competition to help one another polish their performances.

In the sport of competitive cheerleading, teams have 2-1/2 minutes to perform a routine scored on a variety of categories, including technique, difficulty, choreography and showmanship.

Key West has a long tradition of success in the sport, and Marathon fielded a team in 2018, but this year marks Coral Shores’ first season and coach Samantha Rodriguez could not be more excited for the upcoming regional competition.

“Our competition cheer season has been going really well,” Rodriguez said. “The athletes have been working extremely hard every day to clean up routines and make sure everything is looking sharp and consistent. We still have a few head-to-head competitions coming up, which will be 1. Coral Shores and Key West competitive cheer squads pose for a group photo after their head-to-head competition on Dec. 12.

great opportunities to see where we stand and continue improving before we head to Stuart for regionals.”

Unlike most sports in Florida, competitive cheerleading teams are not classified by the size of a school. Instead, a team’s classification is determined by the number of athletes on the squad, whether they include gymnastic tumbling and whether the team is all-female or co-ed. Because of this, teams do not have district contests and often do head-tohead competitions at nearby schools where routines are judged and teams can use the critiques to ready themselves for regionals.

Last season, Key West made the cut at regionals and then reached state, where they finished seventh in the small non-tumbling category. This season, both Key West and Coral Shores will compete at South Fork High School for regionals with hopes for a bid to the state championship event in Lakeland on Jan. 22-23.

2. Hurricane cheerleaders perform the pyramid portion of their routine.

3. Coral Shores cheerleaders perform their routine as Key West’s squad looks on.

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he Lady Conchs have worked hard in the last few seasons to rebuild their basketball program, and the fruits of their labor are paying off. For the first time since the 2020-2021 season, Key West’s girls have won back-to-back games, starting with an especially sweet one. Neighboring rival Marathon visited on Dec. 9, and the Conchs pulled off a 46-45 win over the Dolphins.

Lilee Gage and Damarla Thompson scored 13 points each while Raegen Graham added 10 to the total. Colleen Barter scored 5 and pulled down 8 rebounds to overcome the Dolphins for Key West’s first win of the season. The team picked up its second win on the road against True North on Dec. 11, beating the Titans 29-22 to make it a streak. Thompson led the scoring with 8 points and 14 rebounds.

Jasminabonu Ibodilloeva scored 6 and Barter 4 in the win.

In Marathon’s loss to Key West, Daysi Williams scored 15 and Shaina Robinson 12. The Lady Fins went on to lose two more, including a Dec. 11 matchup with St. Brendan. Robinson dropped 16 of the team’s 25 total, then she and Williams combined to score all of the team’s points against Westminster Christian in a Dec. 12 loss to the Warriors. Williams had 15 while Robinson scored 13.

Coral Shores’ girls team split the week, starting with a tough loss to Keys Gate on Dec. 8. Presley Bagwell scored 10 and Melanie Estevez had 7 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks in the 70-25 loss. The following night, they hosted Basilica School with a better outcome. Estevez led the charge with 22 points while Julia Miranda added 16. Niveah Howard scored 8 and Kimmie Kearns logged 5 rebounds with London Atkins adding 7 steals and a block in the 58-15 win.

Boys Key West added two wins to its record, making it three in a row for the Conchs. On Dec. 9, the team hosted Marathon, beating the Dolphins 58-48 behind a strong performance from James Osborne. He registered 24 points, 11 rebounds and 3 steals against the Fins, but the senior standout didn’t do it alone. Jaxen Cabrera and Zach Levering added 9 points each, with Levering grabbing 10 rebounds and adding a pair of blocks. The following night at St. Brendan School, Osborne was good for 19, and his 10 rebounds made it his fourth

double-double in as many games. Levering also recorded a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds and Judson Snider added 9 in the 64-62 win.

Marathon endured a week full of challenges, beginning with the loss to Key West and ending with two against district rivals. In Key West, Briggs Roberts had the team high with 11 points while Jack Chapman scored 9, Drew Suarez 8 and Josh Koler 6. Koler pulled down 6 rebounds and had 4 blocks and Chapman had 4 steals in the loss. continued on page 10

1. Coral Shores’ Sergio Avelar and Basilica’s Noah Wright battle for control.

2. The Hurricanes react to a Jack O’Keefe basket.

3. Coral Shores’ Sergio Avelar plays tight defense on Alex Bouttier.

4. Tomas Gonzalez and Nate Garbutt defend their basket from Noah Wright.

5. Sergio Avelar takes a shot from downtown.

6. Jaxen Cabrera goes up for a layup.

7. Judson Snider runs up the court.

8. Jack Chapman shoots a 3-pointer while Zach Levering tries to block him.

9. James Osborne goes for a layup while Giorvis Zamora tries to block him.

10. Zach Levering goes up for a layup while Josh Koler blocks the shot.

11. Briggs Roberts shoots a free throw.

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Two nights later, the Fins went on a road trip to test their mettle against district foes Fort Meade and Moore Haven. Fort Meade beat the Dolphins 56-38 despite solid performances by Chapman, who had 13 points and 7 rebounds, and Roberts, who scored 9 with 8 rebounds.

Koler sank 6 before going down with an injury, which hampered the Dolphins against the Miners, but really took its toll the following night when the team took on the Terriers of Moore Haven.

Marathon’s eight-man crew, down one player and hours from home, matched up well against the Terriers, forcing the teams into double overtime. By the final buzzer of the second overtime period, three Fins had fouled out, leaving just

four to finish the game, making the 68-62 loss especially frustrating. Chapman was the top scorer again with 19.

Suarez scored 18, Giorvis Zamora added 10 and Graham Murphy scored 8.

Coral Shores lost two last week, first to Basilica School in a Dec. 9 home matchup. Sergio Avelar scored 18 points with a pair of steals and Jack O’Keefe put up 12 points, but a tenacious Mariners crew outscored the Hurricanes 58-53. The following night, Coral Shores fell to Somerset South Homestead, and the team’s hopes of ending the three-game slide were cut short when a game against struggling Palm Glades Prep was canceled. The ’Canes will have to wait until after the holiday break to even up their 3-4 record.

Basilica School remains unbeaten after adding three wins to a now 4-0 record. In the first game of the week, the Mariners were able to combine hustle and high energy to overcome the Hurricanes. Alex Bouttier scored 22 points and Noah Wright added another 14 to lead the charge in the intracounty win. On Dec. 12, Basilica paid a visit to Cooper City to take on First Baptist Academy, defeating the Lions 71-19.

Bouttier dropped 24 and Jacob Miracle added 9 in the lopsided win. Their next victim, Calusa Prep, proved to be a bit more challenging, but 15 points from Julio Valero, 14 from Wright and another 13 from Miracle helped the Mariners seal the 68-64 victory and secure the team’s unblemished record.

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12. Sutton Sayer shoots a 3-pointer while Jasmina Ibodilloeva tries to block the shot.

13. Lilee Gage goes for a layup.

14. Reagan Graham shoots a jump shot.

15. Shaina Robinson goes for a layup.

16. Colleen Barter goes for a layup.

Photos by Maicey Malgrat and Doug Finger

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Justice Lee Isom.

NATALIE DANKO/ Keys Weekly

Keys’ most powerful ladies shine as postseason nears

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ey West’s lady lifters remain unbeaten in intracounty competition after Marathon paid a visit on Dec. 10.

High school weightlifting competitions are fairly straightforward – there are two events, and athletes can compete in one or both. The Olympic competition consists of the total of an athlete’s best lifts on the clean and jerk and snatch. Each athlete gets three opportunities to clear each lift. The traditional event is fairly similar, but the snatch is replaced with the bench press.

The Lady Conchs outlifted the Fins in both the Olympic and traditional events. Key West’s Keily Cardona-Quiche, Caylee Moore, Camila Linares and Aaliyah McLeod were double winners, taking first place in both competitions in their weight classes. Althea Olsen and Courtney Ward split their class,

with Olsen winning traditional and Ward taking Olympic. Monea McLeod and Sofia Nafrere split their class as well, with McLeod winning in Olympic and Nafrere winning the traditional event.

For Marathon, Ella Evans, Sofia Konyk, Adelle Bainbridge and Justice Lee Isom were all double winners in their weight classes.

Lee Isom was the top overall lifter in the Olympic competition while Evans was No. 1 in traditional lifts. The top lifter is determined via an algorithm which takes an athlete’s body weight and best lifts into consideration.

Evans, who competes in the 119-pound class, benched 155 pounds and clean and jerked 150 to boost her score in the traditional event. Lee Isom competed in the 183-pound class and clean and jerked 200 pounds and snatched 165 to rise to the top in the Olympic competition. Both athletes are state

medalists with eyes on more hardware this season.

While the Conchs and Fins were dueling it out in Key West, Coral Shores headed north to Gulliver Prep for a meet with Everglades Prep the same day. The Hurricanes easily won the top spot in both events. Emily Hurt, Mira Jones, Karla Guitierrez, Grace Patterson, Lily Ooms, Elaina Kerns and Vanessa Gabriel were all double winners for Coral Shores. Gabriel was the top lifter overall in both the traditional and Olympic events. Gabriel snatched 115 pounds, cleaned 155 and benched 165 in the Unlimited weight class for the wins.

District competitions begin next month, and the season culminates Feb. 11-13 in Lakeland, where the Keys’ strongest young women will test their strength against the rest of Florida.

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BEAST MODE Trio of Conch wrestlers go undefeated at Bear Down Duals

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he Southernmost grapplers participated in the Bear Down Duals at Mater Lakes Academy on Dec. 13, finishing 3-2. The Conchs destroyed Miami Norland 72-9 and beat Immokalee 5624 and Mater Lakes’ B squad 63-24. Mater’s A squad outscored Key West 58-17 and Miami Southwest bested them 53-29.

On the girls side, Yannesie Corrales was undefeated at Mater after registering a pair of wins. For the boys, Michael Guzman went 5-0 at the meet. Also unbeaten was Key West’s big man, Allens Alexandre, who capped off a week in which he received his second collegiate offer for football with a 4-0 day on the mats. Sandy Horn went 4-1 and Kyle Condela and Richardson Aristerne were both 3-2.

This week, Coral Shores will host Marathon on Dec. 18, then all three of Monroe County’s wrestling programs will be represented at Key West’s tournament on Dec. 19 and 20.

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IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM FRANCIS KELLY II Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of William Francis Kelly, II, deceased, whose date of death was October 12, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: December 18, 2025.

Personal Representative: Melody Spiering Kelly 777 23rd St., Gulf Marathon, Florida 33050 Attorney for Personal Representative: Richard E. Warner Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A. 12221 Overseas Highway MARATHON, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-6022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@rewarnerlaw. com Secondary E-Mail: pamela2@ rewarnerlaw.com Publish: December 18 & 25, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers

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, 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 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: December 18, 2025.

Personal Representative: Janet J. Schneider 1132 Bulevar De Palmas Marathon, FL 33050 Attorney for Personal Representative: Brad A. Galbraith Florida Bar No. 0494291 Galbraith Weatherbie Law PLLC 999 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 410 Naples, FL 34108 Telephone: 239.325.2300 E-Mail Addresses: bgalbraith@gwtrust.law ewhittier@gwtrust.law Publish: December 18 & 25, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers

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

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: December 18, 2025.

Personal Representative: Hana Hoza Jacobs 79 Sunset Shores Rd. Center Conway, New Hampshire 03813 Attorney for Personal Representative: Richard E. Warner Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A. 12221 Overseas Highway MARATHON, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-6022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@rewarnerlaw. com Secondary E-Mail: pamela2@ rewarnerlaw.com Publish: December 18 & 25, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers

90 Universal Trail Palm Coast, FL 32164 Attorney for Personal Representative: BRIAN M. CASEY Florida Bar Number: 92715 WRIGHT BARROWS PLLC 9711 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-8118 Fax: (305) 489-0307 E-mail: Brian@keysclosings. com Publish: December 11 & 18, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE U-HAUL COMPANY OF MIAMI Notice is hereby given that on January 5th, 2026, Leonard Richford Jr. Storage Auctioneer, Executive Administrator for U-Haul Company of Miami, Will be offering for sale under the Judicial Lien Process, By Public Auction, the following storage units. The Terms of the sale will be cash only. U-Haul Company does reserve the right to refuse any bids. The sales will Begin at 8:00 a.m. and continue day by day until all units are sold. The names of whose units will be sold are as follows: 103530 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037 Steele, Sarah 1272, 1327 Neuzill, Bill 1557 Thoman, Catherine 1598 Cox, Michael 1426 Publish: December 18 & 25, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers 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: 2018-CP-190-K IN RE: ESTATE OF RODERICK C. McNEIL, III, Deceased. ___________________/ 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 31st day of July, 2025, in the cause wherein IN RE: ESTATE OF RODERICK C. McNEIL, III, Deceased, being Case No. 2018-CP-190-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 100% Ownership interest and shares in McNeil Bros., 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

BY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will, on the 5TH day of January 2026 at 11 o’clock a.m., at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the Following described property situated in Monroe County, Florida, to wit: Unit B204 of TAMARIND BAY CLUB, A CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, as recorded in Official Records Book 840, Page 2213 of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and any amendments thereto, together with its undivided shares in the Common Elements (the “Property”).

Pursuant to FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE entered in a case pending in said Court, the 24TH day of September 2025 Style of which is: TAMARIND BAY CLUB CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., A FLORIDA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION Plaintiff VS. MARISA MORVILLO AND KEYS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Defendant And the Docket Number of which is Number 2025-CA156-P WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 20TH day of November 2025 KEVIN MADOK Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

Publish: December 18 & 25, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 25-CP-533-M DIVISION: MIDDLE KEYS

IN THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 25-CP-534-M DIVISION: MIDDLE KEYS IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM P. SCHNEIDER Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of William P. Schneider, deceased, whose date of death was August 11, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050.

The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 25-CP-557-K DIVISION: LOWER KEYS IN RE: ESTATE OF BOZENA HOZA Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Bozena Hoza, deceased, whose date of death was September 25, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIVISION: PROBATE CASE NO.: 25-CP-321-K IN RE: ESTATE OF HOWARD MERKEL Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of HOWARD MERKEL, deceased, whose date of death was March 25, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 WHITEHEAD STREET, KEY WEST, FL 33040.

The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court 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 SECTION 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 first publication of this notice is December 11, 2025.

Personal Representative: Bruce Merkel

AUTOS WANTED AUTOS ALL YEARS! Junk or Used Cars, Vans, Trucks.

Runs or Not.$CASH 305-332-0483

BOAT MISC. FOR SALE Two 425 XTO Yamaha outboard motors for sale.

Low hours, excellent condition, professionally maintained. $25,000 for both. Located in Marathon.

Call for details 3 0 5 - 7 4 7 - 4 2 2 7 BOAT SLIP FOR RENT Dockage up to 60’ Islamorada Bayside, 50 amp service.

Call 860-982-4517 Boat dockage, 29th Street Canal, Marathon.

Up to 33' - water & electric.

305-240-3270 Boat Dockage for rent in Marathon. Private bay bottom, up to 40' boat, self containing, offshore water, car & dingy parking space provided.

3 0 5 - 6 1 0 - 8 0 0 2 PLACE YOUR BOAT SLIP FOR RENT AD HERE. $25/week for up to 5 lines of copy!

Call 305-743-0844 or Email Anneke@keysweekly.com

EMPLOYMENT Fullers Insurance is looking for a Customer Service Rep. or Agent.

Hours are 8-5 Mon-Fri. Paid holidays and health insurance.

Apply in person at 1432 Kennedy Dr. Key West or email resumé to norman@ fullersinsurance.com.

Boat rental company in Marathon looking for help with boat detailing & boat cleaning.

Call 305-481-7006 Now Hiring in Key West: Vacation Sales Coordinators. Up to $2,000 Sign-On Bonus. Please contact Brea.RollinsSimms@vacationclub. com for more information!

SUDOKU SOLUTION

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES 305.743.0844 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • •305.743.0844 EMPLOYMENT The Housing Authority of the City of Key West now hiring the following positions: Grounds Caretaker, Full-time Carpenter, Electrician & Housing Assistant. To apply, please contact Human Resources at: wrightk@kwha.org or 305-296-5621 ext. 224.

Applications are available at the Administrative Office located at 1400 Kennedy Dr., Key West, FL 33040 or online at www.kwha.org - EOE & Drug Free Work Place. This opportunity is covered under Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968.

Experienced Full-time Line Cook needed at the Cabana Club, an ocean front private swim club.

10AM - 5PM, Good Pay. Small friendly staff.

Apply in person at 425 E. Ocean Dr. Key Colony Beach or call 404-2193359 and ask for Dave.

S e r v e / B a r t e n d on the ocean! The Cabana Club, an ocean front private swim club is seeking a customer serviceoriented 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.

Retail - Tues-Sat 3:00 pm-9:00 pm in Marathon.

Must be able to lift large boxes of tee shirts.

More hours available if needed. Inside Airstream with AC. Email Carolyn sparkyslanding@aol.com HIRED!!

PLACE YOUR EMPLOYMENT AD HERE. $25/week for up to 5 lines of copy!

Call 305-743-0844 or Email Anneke@keysweekly.com

HOBBIES/COLLECT.

NOW HIRING IN KEY WEST

WE ARE HIRING Cake Decorator Early Morning Baker (4am-10am) Cashier/Server Apply in person at: Vicky Bakery 97630 Overseas Highway (mm 97) Key Largo, FL 33037 KeyLargo@VickyBakery.com

Burton Memorial United Methodist Church

HIRING CHURCH SECRETARY This position is ideal for someone who enjoys serving others, maintains strong attention to detail, and can manage a variety of administrative tasks with professionalism and grace.

- Strong communication & interpersonal skills - Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks independently - Proficiency with basic office software (Word, Excel, Email) - Prior office or administrative experience preferred - Handling confidential information with integrity Part-time, 3-4 days per week, $20 per hour If you feel called to serve in this role, please contact burtonchurchpersonnel@gmail.com We look forward to hearing from you!

NOW HIRING FULL TIME POSITION

BOOKKEEPING Amazing benefits available that include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Long Term/Short Term Disability, 10+ PAID Holidays PLUS Vacation & Sick Pay, 401K Plan Available, Paid Insurance Licensing/Training, Paid Continuing Education & Bonus Potential (Profit Sharing).

HOUSING FOR RENT

Apply by email Jennifer.Roth@ReganRoth.com

2 Bedroom - All new - AND - Studio - Furnished in Marathon. On the water, gated property. Section 8 possible. $1,300 - $2,000 month. Call 305-610-8002

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

VACATION SALES COORDINATORS UP TO $2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! Please contact Brea.Rollins-Simms@vacationclub.com for more information!

Regan Roth Insurance, 90144 Overseas Highway, Tavernier.

Family-owned business that will treat you like family!

SUBSTATION ELECTRICIAN

(High Voltage Substation Electrical Technician) Starting pay rate for this position, depending on qualifications and experience: $46.38/hr. - $51.94/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.

PERMIT CLERK Must have experience with Excel. We are willing to train the right candidates.

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

SUNSET GRILLE NOW HIRING BARTENDERS WAIT STAFF - HOST/HOSTESS BUS PERSONS Apply in person at

SUNSET GRILLE & RAW BAR 7 Knight’s Key Blvd, Marathon

SEE DOLPHINS PLAY EVERYDAY!

OPERATOR/MAINTAINER Starting pay rate for this position, depending on qualifications and experience: $40.15/hr - $44.97/hr For more information, including job duties and required qualifications, and to apply for the job, please visit their website at www.KeysEnergy.com.

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

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

DETENTION RECORDS ASSISTANT Applicants required working various shifts at the Monroe County Detention Facility.

Job requirements: Type 25 wpm, clerical skills and ability to multi-task. Salary $48,910.00.

Full benefits and retirement system.

Paid holiday, vacation and sick time.

Applicants must fill out the online preliminary application at: www.keysso.net Applicants may contact Charles Slebodnick at 305-292-7044. EEO/AAP

IN THE UPPER KEYS

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

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

P R I V A T E C O L L E C T O R WANTS Rolex, Dive Watches and Pilot Watches.

Old Model Military Clocks & Watches.

Call 305-743-4578

NIGHT MONITOR - FREE Private Room in exchange for overnight availability at our Assisted Living Facility in Marathon. 5 nights on, 5 nights off 10pm-8am plus weekly stipend, Drug & background screen required. www.westcare. com/join-our-team/

IS HIRING

NOW HIRING! GUEST SERVICES STAFF (Full-Time, Permanent) GUEST SERVICES STAFF (Part-Time, Weekend) DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER

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

IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR

SIGN TECHNICIAN Experience preferred. CDL required.

Applicant must apply in person at: MARATHON ELECTRIC SIGN & LIGHT

10690 Aviation Boulevard Marathon, Florida 33050

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

COME JOIN THE FAMILY!

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

DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER 58901 O/S Hwy - Grassy Key, FL

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC && LEGAL NOTICES • • 305.743.0844 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC LEGAL NOTICES 305.743.0844 The Guidance/Care Center, Inc. a division of “Uplifting the human spirit since 1973”

THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc.

IS HIRING!

JOIN A HIGHLY EFFECTIVE NONPROFIT HELPING PEOPLE COPE AND CHANGE FOR 52 YEARS! We provide Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Programs to the Florida Keys community while valuing and rewarding our employees.

KEY LARGO

Behavioral Health Therapist (Children) Behavioral Health Counselor (CAT) Prevention Specialist Case Manager (Adult)

KEY WEST

Case Manager (Adult, Child) Mental Health Technician Line (PT or FT) Behavioral Health Therapist (Children) (PT) Crisis Counselor Behavioral Health Counselor Prevention Specialist

MARATHON

Mental Health Technician Driver (CDL required) (FT) Registered Nurse (FT, PT) *Support Worker (Assisted Living) (PT) *Behavioral Health Technicians – 3 Shifts (FT, PT) *Night Monitor (ALF – Free Housing vs. Salary) *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 field required.

Office 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 Ortho, $5k Bonus - Medical Assistant, Primary Care Marathon, $5k Bonus - Patient Access Associates, $5k Bonus

We’re HIRING!

Apply Online at KeysBank.com/Careers

KEY WEST Controller Full Time Teller Information Technology Technician II

MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE KEY WEST - Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA-C) Medical Oncology, Per Diem - Pool Radiation Therapist - Registered Nurse, Oncology, $15k Bonus

TAVERNIER MARINERS HOSPITAL

- Clinical Pharmacist, $5k Bonus - Cook, Dietary, $5k Bonus - Exercise Physiologist, Per Diem - MC Multi-Modality Imaging Tech, CT Scan, $50k Bonus - Mechanic, FT, 7A-3:30P - Multi-Modality Imaging Tech, Echocardiography, Per Diem - Multi-Modality Imaging Tech 1, (Mammo & X Ray), Radiology, $50k Bonus - Multi-Modality Imaging Tech, MRI, $50k Bonus - Medical Technologist, Laboratory, $20k Bonus - Physical Therapist, $25k Bonus - Pool Clinical Pharmacist, Per Diem - Pool Group Exercise Instructor, Per Diem - Pool Medical Technologist - Pool Registered Nurse, Cardiac Rehab - Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, $25k Bonus - Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, Per Diem - Registered Nurse, Multispecialty Acute Care Center, PT - Registered Nurse, Surgery, $15k Bonus

MARATHON FISHERMEN’S COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

- ED Team Coordinator, 7P-7A - Inventory Control Administrator, Keys/Marathon Supply Chain - MC Multi-Modality Imaging Tech 2, (MRI & X Ray), Radiology, $50k Bonus - Multi-Modality Imaging Tech 1, (CT & X Ray), Radiology, $50K Bonus - Pool Physical Therapist, Per Diem - Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, $15k Bonus - Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, Per Diem - Registered Nurse, Multispecialty Acute Care, Per Diem, 7P-7:30A - Registered Nurse, Multispecialty Acute Care, Part Time, 7P-7:30A - Registered Nurse, PACU, $15k Bonus - Registered Respiratory Therapist, PT, $12,500 Bonus - RRT 2, Respiratory Therapy, Per Diem - Security Officer, FT, 7A-7:30P - Security Officer, Per Diem All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. *Sign-on bonuses are available only for select full-time positions based on candidate experience.

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