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A Taste of Cuban Tradition at Mile Marker 97

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“The Godfather,” which opened March 15, 1972, ranked No. 2 on the 10th anniversary edition of the American Film Institute’s “100 Years ... 100 Movies” list of the greatest American movies of all time. Orson Welles’ “Citizen Kane” ranked No. 1. The 100 best American films were unveiled in 1998. AFI released an updated list in 2007.

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FOUNDERS FIELD IMPROVEMENTS STALL AMID DIFFERENCES BETWEEN VILLAGE, SCHOOL DISTRICT

Artificial turf, new dugouts and a two-story building behind home plate for concessions, bathrooms and press box are among the school district’s planned improvements for the Founders Park baseball field. FILE PHOTO

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An agreement is stalling between the Village of Islamorada and Monroe County School District to implement more than $5 million in improvements to the Founders Park baseball field.

A project led by the school district on village park property proposes field enhancements and upgraded amenities at the home of Coral Shores High School baseball. New dugouts, a two-story multiuse building behind home plate for concessions, bathrooms and a press box, as well as new bleachers are among the notable enhancements.

In addition, the school district is seeking to install artificial turf to replace a natural grass that baseball staff say is challenging to maintain at an adequate playing level during the season.

Before the project can reach construction, the village and school district need to approve a baseball license agreement, which details the

respective rights and obligations of the village and school district related to reconstruction and use of the baseball field. The pact, a 20-year term with automatic renewal for an additional 20 years, also outlines the high school baseball program’s use of the field from January to late May.

Council members are sticking to an agreement they unanimously approved at a Jan. 8 meeting which gives the village oversight and input over the design, materials and construction of the field. School district officials held a retreat in Key West on Feb. 10 and came back with alterations to the proposed pact to limit the village’s control over details of construction, materials and field maintenance.

During a March 10 meeting in Marathon, the school board voted 5-0 to amend its version of the baseball license agreement. Members altered two paragraphs related to termination of the agreement and subsequent payment by the village to the district over a certain number of years, also known as amortization,

if the village ended the agreement before the expiration date.

If the village backed out of the agreement before the expiration in March 2046, the school district’s proposed agreement states the village would have to pay the school district back for the improvements made to the field based on a 30year amortization period or 40-year amortization period, with the parties reappraising the property at the end of the first 20 years.

Several versions of the proposed baseball license agreement were floating among the school district and village. There was the village’s version, the school board’s marked-up draft during their February retreat and another version based on discussions between schools Superintendent Ed Tierney, Village Manager Ron Saunders and attorneys from each side. Tierney told board members the district’s attorneys and he met with Saunders and their attorney to go over some of the sticking points within the agreement.

“There was give and take,” Tierney explained. “We stayed within the spirit of what the board wanted, as evidenced by comments in the retreat. We clarified language they (the village) were concerned about.”

School board member Mindy Conn said some of the things the village is seeking in the agreement make her “seriously uncomfortable.”

“I get the people that say ‘we are the landlord’ and ‘what we say goes.’ … If we have a budget of $6 million and they (the village) want to make a change and come back at $7 million because they have that right per the license agreement, that’s a problem.”

‘HOLE’ LOT OF PROBLEMS ON THE STREET

Property owner seeks help

Casa Court Drive is in a deteriorating state. JIM McCARTHY/Keys Weekly

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Aproperty owner in a small Key Largo neighborhood is seeking a solution to a rough street.

During a recent Monroe County Commission meeting in Key Largo, Tom Scaturro took to the microphone to express concerns surrounding the deteriorated state of Adobe Casa Court Drive. Scaturro, who owns a duplex on the road, said he’s taken the issue upon himself in recent months not only to find a solution, but also to figure out who owns the strip of road.

Driving the road is no smooth experience for those who live in the neighborhood near MM 94.2, bayside. Holes of all different sizes make for a rough ride among the residents coming in and out of the neighborhood for work.

“I’ve obtained three paving estimates coming in at $50,000,” he said, adding he’s also attempted to contact the 27 other property owners in the Casa Court neighborhood. “(I) even started a GoFundMe.”

In a span of four months, he said, five property owners showed interest in the issue. And not much was raised on the GoFundMe page.

The biggest obstacle, Scaturro said, is the confusion over who owns the road.

“Many residents believe that someone owns it, but when I went to the property appraiser’s office I was told there’s no ownership information list on Casa Court,” he said.

Kristen Livengood, county public information officer, told Keys Weekly on March 14 that the street is owned by the adjacent property owners in Adobe Casa Court Drive. Per a document dated Aug. 22, 1960, Casa Court Drive is “not dedicated to the use of public but is reserved for the exclusive use of owners of property in this subdivision.”

Holes and rough patches are an all-too familiar sight for residents of Casa Court in Key Largo. DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly

Scaturro read a letter from another property owner in the neighborhood, noting that the first platted property in the neighborhood was in 1960. At the time, the developer installed a road as there was no existing public infrastructure available to the homes.

Scaturro told commissioners he was hoping to receive guidance in hopes to fix the road.

“I understand you deal with multimillion-dollar projects, but the beauty, safety and appeal of the Keys starts in neighborhoods like this,” he said. “A deteriorating road affects property values, emergency access and overall appearance of our community.

“I’m willing to put in work myself; what I need is direction and financial support options, via program or special assessment or simply clarity of road ownership. I’m asking for help to help clean up and improve this neighborhood.”

Scaturro spoke to commissioners during a period of the meeting when residents can spend up to five minutes to relay an issue. As Mayor Michelle Lincoln noted, the commissioners generally don’t respond once the speaker concludes.

Livengood told Keys Weekly neighborhoods like Casa Court could seek assistance through a municipal service benefit unit program the county is implementing. In 2025, the county revised the program to give neighborhoods flexibility to address specific local priorities. Property owners who benefit from the project would share the cost through a non-ad valorem assessment that would appear on their annual tax bill.

In order to get a project going, 51% of property owners in the neighborhood would have to provide approval before the county would assist with any design, permitting, construction management and financial logistics.

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Village council members, however, will be sticking to an agreement they approved in January. Council members, who had a meeting the same night as the school board, said they had no intention of changing what they examined and said “yes” to earlier in the year. The approval came following numerous meetings of Citizens Baseball Review Task Force convened by Saunders, village parks and recreation and the regular council. Saunders told council members he started working on it shortly after becoming manager in April 2025.

“There have been hours and hours and lots of community input we hadn’t had in the past, truthfully,” Saunders said.

Some council members took issue with the many pages they saw marked up in red by the school board to the proposed agreement during their recent retreat.

“That isn’t trying to negotiate, it’s trying to buffalo their way through this contract,” said Mayor Don Horton.

Vice Mayor Sharon Mahoney said the village council must balance what’s best for the kids and what’s right for the citizens.

School board member Dr. Sue Woltanski said the sides should revert to the original license agreement because “it worked and that’s what we always have done.”

During their March 10 meetings, some members on the school board and village council acknowledged a willingness for a joint meeting to

hash out the key issues which are preventing the agreement from advancing. School board member Darren Horan said he supported the idea of a meeting between the governing boards.

“Until we’re all in a room, we’re going to be at a standstill with all of us pointing fingers at the other,” he said.

School board chairman John Dick believed it wasn’t the board’s place to hold a joint meeting to negotiate the issues.

“Our attorneys and superintendent know exactly where this board stands. They can go and meet with them,” he said.

As of March 18, no joint meeting was scheduled between the two governing boards. Pat Lefere, school district executive director of operations, acknowledged a contract to set a strict total cost for the contractors will come before the school board during an April 7 meeting. If the item doesn’t get the board’s approval, the improvements at the baseball field would be delayed until after the 2027 season.

Amid the differences, Conn said she’s been having conversations with people in the county about other potential playing sites for the Coral Shores High School baseball program.

“There are other options open to us, especially since we’re also redoing the Coral Shores backyard,” Conn said.

“I don’t like being held over a fire to do whatever the village wants. We should all be wanting what’s best for the kids.”

The Founders Park baseball field, pictured left, is home to the Coral Shores High School baseball program. The school district is proposing more than $5 million in improvements on the village property. FILE PHOTO

KEY LARGO GOES GREEN

Irish

Fest brings parade, bagpipes, green beer and more

Key Largo’s Caribbean Club turned green as the annual Upper Keys Irish Fest brought corned beef and cabbage, cold green beer, live music and a parade on March 14. Classic cars, golf carts and other offroad vehicles decked in green rode past spectators from Largo Sound Park across the street to the stage at Caribbean Club. One of the bigger festivals in Key Largo this time of year, proceeds support TIPS, or Teen Intervention & Prevention Services of the Florida Keys, and their work with Key Largo School athletics and Upper Keys kids.

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Upper Keys Irish Fest featured everything from bagpipes and decked out golf carts to leprechaun costumes and green beer on March 14 at Caribbean Club.

Photos by JACKSON GARCIA/Keys Weekly

FIRE RESCUERS TO GIVE BACK WITH A BBQ

Fire Chief Terry Abel tends to the grill. FILE PHOTO

On Saturday, March 21, Islamorada’s finest fire rescuers will tend to the smokey grills and residents’ appetites for finger-licking pulled pork sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs and delicious side dishes. Wafts of barbecue will fill Founders Park during the wee hours of the morning as Fire Chief Terry Abel and helpers ignite the grills early Saturday morning. By 11 a.m., the Islamorada Benevolent Firefighters Association’s Givin’ It Back Barbecue will welcome hungry patrons, from local residents to beachgoers. Residents and workers of Islamorada get to eat for free — a way for local first responders to show their gratitude to the community they serve.

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Thursday, March 19

• UF/IFAS Monroe County Master Gardeners program will be at Islamorada library to assist with plant identification, disease diagnosis and more from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Keys AHEC provides tobaccoquitting tips, free products and plans, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Islamorada library.

• Author talk and book signing with Mary Jo Gohman from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Islamorada library. Hear from the author of “Armagh to America: A Leap of Faith.”

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

Friday, March 20

• Junior Rangers at Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park, 84900 Overseas Highway from 9 to 11 a.m. Go to the library calendar (bit. ly/isla-library-events) for registration link.

• Florida Keys Quilters will meet for “Sit and Sew” from 9:30 - 12:30 pm in the Key Largo library.

Saturday, March 21

• Islamorada Fire Rescue’s Givin’ It Back Barbecue from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Founders Park beach. Free to village residents.

Sunday, March 22

• Moose March Against Cancer

benefiting the Cancer Foundation of the Florida Keys from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Whistle Stop, Islamorada.

Monday, March 23

• Story time with Ms. Chris for children up to the age of 5 and caregivers from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Islamorada library.

• Florida Keys Quilters present “Quilts in Bloom” show at the Key Largo library through April 30.

March 24-25

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

Tuesday, March 24

• Matecumbe Historical Trust’s lecture welcomes Islamorada Village Manager Ron Saunders for a talk on Florida Keys politics over the last 60 years at 6 p.m. at the Islamorada library.

Wednesday, March 25

• Florida Keys History & Discovery Center lecture welcomes Joshua Marano, maritime archaeologist with the South Florida national parks, at 6 p.m. at the center. Register at keysdiscovery.com.

• Story time with Ms. Chris for children up to the age of 5 and caregivers from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Islamorada library.

Established in 2015, All Aspects Inspection Services is locally owned/operated celebrating 10 years in service. All Aspects provides an e ective alternative to government inspections and plan reviews for residential and commercial building projects. Other services o ered include threshold inspections, construction/bank loan inspections, milestone inspection program, structural integrity reserve study (SIRS), State of Florida Division of Hotels & Restaurant balcony inspection certiﬁcation as well as permi ing services.

All Aspects Inspection Services consists of a team of 14 local professionals as licensed inspectors, plan reviewers, engineers, and permi ing representatives. With a combined average of over 35 years of experience in the construction industry, their experienced and customer service-oriented team sets them apart from the other inspection service companies. They provide prompt service, excellent communication, sharp a ention to detail, and value their client partnership during the project duration.

In addition to the Key Largo Chamber membership, All Aspects Inspection Services is part of the Key West Chamber and the Lower Keys Chamber as well as the Florida Keys Contractors Association. Headquartered in Summerland Key, their services are provided throughout the fabulous Florida Keys.

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SILVER KING SEASON IN THE FLORIDA KEYS

It’s officially tarpon season in the Florida Keys. Overall, it’s been a productive month for tarpon, bonefish and permit.

Warm water temperatures have led to tarpon migration all over Florida Bay, as they stack up in the channels and begin to venture out onto the flats.

Bonefishing has been best during rising tides. We’re seeing fish moving in the shallowest water possible. We’re getting a lot of shots and catching fish moving solo and in pairs. Solo fish can be much harder to fool but are often larger fish.

Permit seem to be all over the place and eating a lot in preparation for a spawning

event. If you’ve been tarpon fishing you have most likely seen them swimming together. It’s been a windy month, so those with a proficient double haul fly cast are getting tight. When it comes to tarpon, especially adults, the wind is your friend. Especially those breezier days using 12-weight fly rods, taking water over the bow and pulling on dinosaurs. Let’s go, March.

RICH HASTINGS

specializes in sight fishing, targeting inshore sport fish with fly or spinning tackle, in the Florida Keys.

FISH FACT

Due to its majestic appearance of size and color, the tarpon is nicknamed “silver king.”

FISH TIP

If targeting large tarpon, use 10- to 12-weight class rods and line with a break section of 15- to 25-pound test in the leader. Use a break section in your leader in case sharks show up. The break section is a portion of your leader that is weaker than the rest of your leader and the core of the fly line.

1: An angler shows a bonefish. 2: Permit are everywhere and eating in preparation for spawning. 3: An angler fights a hooked tarpon on fly. CONTRIBUTED

REEFS IN VIRTUAL REALITY

New experience offers ocean access and inspiration to everyone with no fins required

TIFFANY DUONG

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1: Virtual reality transports visitors underwater, second only to being there in real life. 2: I.CARE founder Mike Goldberg invites visitors to go for a virtual dive on Florida’s reefs. 3: Author Tiffany Duong and virtual reality developer Louise Edwards set up the 360-degree camera in the Florida Keys. J. 4: The 360-degree camera uses multiple lenses to stitch together a sphere of experience for every single point of recording.

5: The 360-degree camera on a tripod allows capture of the most natural animal behavior.

Photos by TIFFANY DUONG/Keys Weekly and JOSEPH HENRY/Triton Society

Just a few miles offshore, the coral reefs of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary support one of the most diverse marine ecosystems in North America. But for many who live in or visit the Florida Keys, those reefs remain largely unseen: Not everyone dives, and not everyone swims.

Still, protection of the reefs depends on people experiencing and connecting with the oceans. Islamorada nonprofit I.CARE (Islamorada Conservation and Restoration Education) had an idea: Give the public a way to dive onto the reef – through virtual reality (VR) – without having to get in the water.

The VR experience is housed inside I.CARE’s new center in Islamorada, where visitors can learn about coral restoration efforts happening throughout the Upper Keys. Visitors are invited to put on a headset and dive immediately into a real Florida Keys reef, filmed in immersive 360 degrees. The footage places viewers in the middle of coral restoration dives, surrounded by reef fish and divers transplanting precious corals.

“I am so excited for this new way to share the coral transplanting experience with a wider audience,” said Kylie Smith, local coral expert and

I.CARE’s co-founder. “This is such a great tool to show divers and nondivers alike the state of our coral reefs and how they can be a part of rebuilding them for our future. So far, the feedback has been amazing and people love seeing the underwater world.”

I.CARE’s mission relies on handson conservation, community empowerment and outreach to help recover critical underwater ecosystems. The VR experience creates a digital echo of those efforts, making their work more accessible.

The I.CARE experience was filmed on location by marine scientist and filmmaker Joseph Henry of Triton Society.

“I create underwater 360-degree videos that bring viewers as close as possible to the real underwater experience,” Henry said. “Three-hundredsixty-degree videos offer the most immersive experience possible without physically being there.”

He said 360-degree filming allows viewers to explore the scene themselves.

“Traditional filming limits viewers to a single, directed perspective,” Henry explained. “With 360-degree video, viewers can freely (look around and) explore their surroundings.”

From wherever the camera was placed, you have 360-degree freedom to explore. Look up, down, to either side and front and back to observe different parts of the same scene — just as if you were there right next to the camera underwater.

“VR provides an opportunity to connect people with places that remain out of reach for many,” Henry said. “This work makes ocean literacy accessible and engaging, which I hope will foster a greater connection to marine ecosystems and inspire conservation action.”

The potential was clear to I.CARE co-founder Mike Goldberg the first time he tried a VR dive.

“At one point, a nurse shark swam right through my legs! I found myself pulling my legs up and grabbing for the walls because it felt so real,” he said.

Henry said reactions like Goldberg’s are common among first-time viewers.

“I love seeing the expressions on people’s faces the first time they’re virtually transported beneath the waves,” he said. “It reminds me of the awe I felt when I first experienced a coral reef as a child.”

The reaction surprised Goldberg, but also showed him how powerful this new technology could be.

“At that moment, I knew we could use this for education and outreach, especially here in the Keys,” Goldberg said.

While the Keys are surrounded by water, access to the ocean isn’t always an automatic guarantee. Some local kids grow up without learning to swim or snorkel, something that Goldberg and his co-founder, Kylie Smith, have encountered through their work with schools and community programs. Through separate initiatives, they’re working to expand water safety and ocean skills among local youth. But those efforts take time, and not everyone is ready to get in the water.

The VR experience offers another entry point: a risk-free way to wade in. Visitors can sit on the benches, styled like the Key Dives’ dive boat “The Giant Stride,” and still see endangered corals being planted onto the reef. By turning their head with the headset on, viewers can follow fish across the reef or watch divers secure coral fragments into place, just as if they were underwater blowing bubbles too.

“Underwater 360-degree videos offer more than just engaging media,” Henry said. “They serve as a valuable tool for storytelling, research, education and conservation, ultimately helping to bridge the gap between people and our oceans.”

Islamorada, Village of Islands REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

ON-DEMAND ELECTRIC VEHICLE RIDESHARING SERVICES

RFP 26-03

Bid Submittal Deadline: 3:00 p.m. April 13, 2026

Islamorada, Village of Islands (the “Village”), will receive formal proposals from qualiﬁed proposers to provide a Village-wide on-demand ridesharing services program utilizing electric vehicles.

Scan here or go to https://islamorada.ﬂ.us/bids.aspx?bidID=52 to view and download the bid documents for complete information including the full scope of services, eligibility criteria link to plans and exhibits, and submittal instructions.

Hi friends! Reef the fox here with your weekly Reef’s Report. On March 18, Pawsitive Beginnings turned 6 years old.

REEF THE FOX

realities of fur farming and wildlife exploitation through our stories. And hundreds of visitors in the Keys have stepped into this sanctuary and left with a deeper understanding of compassion.

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

Six years ago, this sanctuary was just an idea, a big, hopeful, slightly terrifying idea sitting in the heart of one determined human, my mom Nicole Navarro, who believed that animals that had known suffering could help other beings learn how to heal. At the time, there were no fox enclosures. No visitors. No children sitting quietly watching us with wide eyes. No community of people understood why these little red foxes matter so much.

There was just a belief that stories of survival can change people. And somehow, over the past six years, that belief turned into something extraordinary.

Foxes rescued from the fur trade and the exotic pet industry now live here safely, not as curiosities or commodities, but as individuals with personalities, dignity and the right to simply exist. People from around the world have learned about the

But perhaps the most meaningful part of these six years has been the humans. Children who arrive carrying things too heavy for their small shoulders. Families searching for connection. People who feel lost, or broken or unsure of their place in the world. They come here, they sit quietly and they watch us. And somewhere in that quiet moment, watching a fox that survived something terrible now living peacefully in the sun, something shifts. Hope becomes possible again. That’s the real magic of this place.

Now, as the official face of the organization, I would like to point out that none of this would have been possible without the foxes. Obviously. We bring charisma. The fur. The emotional depth. Photogenic excellence. But truly, six years is something to celebrate. Six years of compassion. Six years of advocacy. Six years of choosing kindness in a world that doesn’t always make that easy.

To everyone who has visited, donated, shared our story or believed in this little sanctuary — thank you.

You helped build something that matters.

Happy sixth birthday, Pawsitive Beginnings. Until next time, Reef, over and out!

On March 18, Pawsitive Beginnings in Key Largo celebrated six years of not only providing safe sanctuary to foxes rescued from fur farms, but also no-fur advocacy and human healing. CONTRIBUTED

Spotlighting the people who go above and beyond Ann Helmers

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No matter how many individuals appear in the pages of each edition of Keys Weekly, there are always so many more of our community members who deserve to be recognized. In an effort to shine a spotlight on more of the incredible individuals who live and work in these islands, Keys Weekly is proud to spotlight our Neighbor of the Week feature, dedicated to celebrating a community member with each issue. Our neighbor of the week is Key Largo’s Ann Helmers. She is the president of Friends of John Pennekamp Coral Reef and Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock state parks, a volun-

teer organization formed in 2019 to support conservation and stewardship as well as to enhance environmental, educational and recreational experiences for visitors and locals. She also serves on the board of the League of Women Voters of the Upper Keys and is the membership chair. She lives in Key Largo with her husband Terry. How long have you lived in the Keys? Originally from Georgia, I moved to South Florida when I was 18 and visited the Keys regularly. In 2017, my husband Terry and I bought our home in Key Largo and became full-time residents when we retired in 2019.

What drew you to the Keys? My husband and I are divers and enjoy the parks. It’s just so beautiful here. I love being on the water every day.

What led you to join the Friends organization? I was a student life adviser at the University of Miami for 30 years. Go Canes! After Terry attended a meeting about forming a friends group for Pennekamp, he told me about it and I’ve been involved since. It bridges the work I did in my career and what I wanted to be involved with during retirement. I love raising awareness about our marine resources and educating the community.

What do you enjoy most about your work? The people. I am fascinated by Pennekamp because it is this special place that is world-famous. When I volunteer there, I see people wide-eyed with surprise about all the unique things that are here and underwater. I enjoy seeing people learning. This place is so deeply special to the people who live here too. It’s a hometown favorite.

If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be? Dagny Johnson, the woman who gave her name to our sister park. Dagny was ahead of her time, such a force for decades. She protected the special environment, fighting and winning against overdevelopment.

If you had a superpower, what would it be? I’d love to wave my wand and make the ocean liveable again for our coral.

Weirdest experience you’ve had in the Keys? Keys people are a breed unto themselves, in the best way possible. No other place have I been where, generally, nobody is trying to be anything other than who they are. Everyone here, no matter who they

are, where they live, what they do nor how they lean politically, has a love for the environment. It’s the one constant I see.

Favorite Food? Key lime pie. Years ago, the Miami Herald printed a recipe for the pie from Mangrove Mama’s on Cudjoe. I’ve been making it ever since. The recipe I cut out is frayed and stained.

Favorite movie? Since I just watched the Academy Awards, I agree that “Sinners” was in the best movie category. It was a brilliant movie.

What are your hobbies? Diving and spending time with family. Our 4-year-old grandchild lives in the Redlands and spends many weekends here. She’s at a great age to help clean up trash from the water and learn about the importance of protecting the environment.

Is there a skill/talent you want to master? Sometimes I wish I had more of the skill to listen more than I talk. You learn so much more when you take the time to listen.

What are you most proud of as you look back on your life this far? I hope I have educated people and helped them become a better version of themself, both in my career and in my volunteer work.

Do you have any regrets? Only that I wish we moved to the Keys sooner! It is such an amazing place. What is the biggest daily challenge you face? I find I sometimes get very frustrated as I’d like to see things move faster. I have to remind myself there are processes and steps.

JOY HOSTS FUNDRAISERS & FINE ARTS

It’s been busy at Just Older Youth Inc., or JOY, recently with two successful fundraisers helping to keep programming afloat. Also, a mini art show celebrated student work from the first round of JOY Artist in Residence classes.

Pasta Night took place on Feb. 22 with those young and old filling their tummies with great food at the Key Largo Civic Club. Thanks to the Upper Keys Sons and Daughters of Italy for partnering with us on this fundraiser and Denise Downing for getting everyone connected.

The Murder at Mardi Gras mystery dinner at the Florida Keys Elks Lodge 1872 on Feb. 28 was a fun night, including a silent auction,

JOY Artist in Residence Diane Smith and Elizabeth Brown, president and CEO for the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys. CONTRIBUTED

great food from Calypso’s and entertainment from the Key Players. Thanks to the leadership of board member Carol Rose, along with JOY program coordinator Maria Uribe, board members Dennis Caltagirone and Sammy

Proceeds from the Feb. 28 murder mystery performance went to JOY (Just Older Youth) center

Bleser and dedicated volunteers, the event was a success.

The first pair of art classes made possible by the In Paradise for Good Grant from the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys culminated

in a mini art show on March 9. The JOY Artist in Residence grant is funding four six-week art classes. Pieces created by the first beginning watercolor and beginning drawing class students were displayed at the Just Older Youth Inc. Center in the Plantation Key Community Center. Guests that night, and JOY members over the week’s classes, had a chance to vote for Best in Show. The next two classes, another beginning watercolor and a creative expression arts class, started the next day. Watch for another mini art show to follow these classes.

If you still haven’t checked out the programming for our mature majority at the JOY Center, take a look at the schedule and become a member at justolderyouthinc.org.

in Islamorada.

1: A sand sculpture competition on Saturday, March 28 will bring teams to craft masterpieces inspired by this year’s theme, ‘Flamingos and Fairies.’ CONTRIBUTED.

2: Island Fest features the All-American Road Vintage Cruisers Car Show. 3: This year’s poster features artwork from Jessica Ann of Islamorada. 4: Young festival-goers can visit Mermaid Mariah at Founders Park’s bayside beach.

5: I Land Vibes will be among the bands performing over the two-day Island Fest at Founders Park. 6: ‘What Floats Your Boat’ entrant Ron Stober in his makeshift vessel. JIM McCARTHY/Keys Weekly

ISLAND FEST RETURNS TO FOUNDERS PARK MARCH 28-29

Activities range from art and classic cars to splashy races and a kids’ business fair

The Islamorada Chamber of Commerce’s 34th annual Island Fest will be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 28-29, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Founders Park (MM 87 bayside).

The event will feature a juried art show, live music, food, classic cars, homemade boat races, the Keys Kids Business Fair and more.

The arts and crafts show will spotlight a range of regional artists, including painters, sculptors, jewelers and creators of fine crafts and green market items. This year’s poster artist is Jessica Ann of Islamorada.

Returning for another year is the All-American Road Vintage Cruisers Car Show, which will include antique cars featuring classic and custom designs, all at a prime location visible from U.S. 1.

Whether you’re into beachy island rhythms, smooth jazz, or highenergy country, Island Fest brings a diverse lineup. Music fills the air from the main stage on the sandy

Founders Park beach, from reggae and southern rock to classic hits and crowd favorites.

Kids — and kids at heart — can join in painting a life-sized dolphin statue, participate in hula hoop contests or watch giant kites soaring above. Saturday will also feature a sand sculpture competition with the theme, “Flamingos and Fairies.”

Also, the first day of the event will highlight the quirky “What Floats Your Boat?” homemade boat race. Participants can enter by creating their own boat. Entry is free, and the Chamber of Commerce is seeking participants. The grand champion will be awarded the Lucky Ducky Admiral Award — a perpetual roaming trophy that is updated each year with the winning team’s name. Other teams can paddle away with playful rubber ducky awards like Most Spirited, FantaSEA, or Crowd Pleaser, celebrating creativity, spirit and fun on the water.

Kids 10 and under can join the fun in the “What Floaties Your

Boat?” race, paddling their adorable floaties to the finish line for prizes like the Duckiest Award, Super Star, and Scallywag.

The Keys Kids Business Fair returns to Island Fest. This event allows young entrepreneurs to showcase their creativity and business skills, offering a platform for kids to sell handmade crafts, delicious treats and unique products. Young vendors will have the chance to engage with customers, gain valuable business experience and compete for cash prizes.

Admission to Island Fest is free and on-site parking is available for a $10 donation. The Islamorada Chamber of Commerce encourages the public to “Keep the Scene Green” and bring reusable drink containers to reduce plastic use. Events will take place rain or shine. Attendees may bring lawn chairs and blankets. More information is available from the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce at 305-664-4503.

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BACK IN THE SADDLE

Key West sluggers rebound after win streak snaps | P.5

Marathon Softball St. Brendan 3/9 L, 15-7

Marathon Baseball St. Edward’s 3/9 W, 6-5

Coral Shores Softball Somerset South Homestead 3/10 L, 18-14

Coral Shores Girls Lacrosse Miami Country Day 3/10 L, 10-2

Coral Shores Baseball South Dade 3/10 L, 2-1

Coral Shores Boys Lacrosse Palmer Trinity 3/10 W, 18-4

Key West Boys Lacrosse Ransom 3/11 L, 17-7

Key West Baseball Westminster Christian 3/11 L, 12-0

Marathon Softball La Salle 3/11 W, 14-0

Coral Shores Baseball Dade Christian 3/12 W, 11-0

Marathon Baseball Dixie County 3/12 W, 11-0

Key West Boys Lacrosse John Carroll Catholic 3/12 W, 14-2

Coral Shores Boys Lacrosse Florida Christian 3/12 W, 13-3

Marathon Softball Carrollton 3/12 W, 17-0

Key West Girls Lacrosse Archbishop McCarthy 3/13 L, 9-6

Marathon Baseball Chiefland 3/13 L, 10-0

Key West Baseball South Dade 3/13 W, 4-3

Key West Softball Santa Fe 3/13 L, 11-1

Coral Shores Baseball Schoolhouse Prep 3/13 L, 8-3

Key West Softball John Carroll Catholic 3/14 W, 5-0

Key West Baseball Coral Reef 3/14 W, 9-0

Marathon Baseball Crystal River 3/14 L, 9-3

Key West Softball Santa Fe 3/14 L, 8-2

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Christopher

GREGORY

Sophomore, Key West Track & Field

Christopher is a hard worker with absolutely infectious positivity.”

– John Swift, head coach

14.31S 1ST 100-meter dash place

Key West sophomore Christopher Gregory toed the line at Monroe County’s Special Olympics meet on March 7 and made sure to boost those around him before setting his eyes on the finish line. Gregory won the 100-meter dash in 14.31 seconds, making him the fastest athlete in his division. Gregory is known as one of the most positive athletes around campus, bringing energy and encouragement with a smile that lights up the room. His speed and natural athleticism were on full display in his victory, and his uplifting attitude makes him a standout both on and off the track. When his Special Olympics season concludes, Gregory will join Key West’s varsity track and field team. For his hard work and dedication as well as the intangibles he brings to his team, Key West’s Christopher Gregory is the Keys Weekly Athlete of the Week.

Key West’s Roman Garcia preps for the pitch against the South Dade Buccaneers on March 13. Garcia went on to log three hits in the contest, including the walkoﬀ game-winning double. ROCKY GONET/Keys Weekly

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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.

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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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STICKING POINTS

In-county clashes loom for Keys lacrosse teams

With tough sledding to start the month of March, Monroe County lacrosse teams are primed to take out their frustrations in Keys rivalry showdowns after spring break.

The Key West Lady Conchs will look to end a four-game slide when they return to action after schools reconvene. The team, plagued with injuries and a few athletes taking off early for vacation, was left with just two subs in their March 13 game against Archbishop McCarthy. The shorthanded Conchs struggled to take shots on goal despite playing with extra enthusiasm and heart.

Country Day team. Addy McNew and Ivy Tiedemann scored one goal each to get the Hurricanes on the board, but a high-scoring Patriots squad outshot Coral Shores and earned the win.

Both teams have several district games remaining on their schedules, one of which has been circled on calendars all season. The Lady Conchs and ’Canes will square off in Key West’s Backyard on Thursday, March 26 at 4 p.m. in a contest that should be one of the best both teams have played all season.

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“Archbishop played smart; they ran the clock down when they had possession because they knew they already had the game-winning goals. I respect a team that can comprehend that kind of strategy,” said Marisa Giacopuzzi, Lady Conchs head coach. Archbishop McCarthy’s pressure forced her team to play a different game, she said, and the 9-6 result was not what the team had hoped for.

Taylor Gibson managed to draw four fouls and finished with three free position goals. Mavis Bishop scored one goal and won two draw controls. Bishop also caused three turnovers. Adriana Dall scored two, one with an Eisley Whitehead assist. Keeper Alexandra Konecna had three saves and a groundball in goal in the loss.

Coral Shores ended the week 4-4 after a 10-2 loss against a powerful Miami

In boys lacrosse action, Key West was on the road last week, first at Ransom Everglades for a March 11 matchup with the Raiders. The Raiders bested the Conchs 177, giving Key West plenty of motivation to roll the Rams of John Carroll Catholic 14-2 the following day and earn a 7-3 record heading into break.

Coral Shores improved to 8-3 after a pair of wins just prior to spring break. The Hurricanes played at Palmer Trinity March 10, winning 18-4, then hosted Florida Christian two days later and won 13-3. The wins made it a three-game streak, which the ’Canes will look to extend after break.

Next up for the Hurricanes is a home game with district and county rival Key West. The closely-matched teams never fail to leave it all on the field when playing one another. The boys face off at Coral Shores Wednesday, March 25 at 6 p.m. in a clash Keys lacrosse fans will not want to miss.

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The Lady Conch defense crashes on Archbishop McCarthy’s top scoring threat in their March 13 contest. KARA NORMAN/Contributed

As the Marathon Dolphins took their talents on the road last week for some 1A Rural baseball matchups, the Key West Conchs looked to respond to the end of their red-hot win streak to start the season.

One inning of ball was all it took to end Key West’s double-digit run on March 11. The Conchs paid a visit to Westminster Christian and felt the immediate wrath of the red-hot Warrior bats. Nine runs scored off five hits, three walks and a pair of hit batters ended the perfect record of not only the Conchs, but their ace, Donovan Thiery, who had not allowed a single earned run this season. In contrast, Key West’s bats were stagnant, with Nelson Ong, Jackie Niles and Darreld Tremino delivering the only base hits. The Warriors put the first blemish of the season on Key West’s record, winning 12-0 in five-and-a-half innings.

Two days later, it looked like the Conchs might end up with two knocks against them when the visiting South Dade Buccaneers pulled ahead in the first inning. The Bucs held on to the lead until the patient Conchs tied it up in the sixth. Key West fans enjoyed an extra inning of baseball as the Conchs put together a smart series at the plate and won with a dramatic Roman Garcia walk-off double, which scored a run and ended the game.

Garcia ended the contest with three hits, two of which went for extra bases, while Tyrone Cervantes, Ong, Tremino and Xavier Perez each added one hit to the team total of seven in the 4-3 victory. Sophomore Kade Maltz started on the mound, with relief from Ong and Auggy Davila, who earned the win.

The following night, five Conchs saw work on the mound in a decisive 9-0 win against Coral Reef. Cruz Holmes got the start and the win, sending six Barracudas back to the dugout, walking none and surrendering two hits and no runs over four innings. Thiery, Cervantes, Carter Wirth and Beau Bender all added relief in the win. Garcia registered another trio of hits, with two apiece from Perez, Ong, Maltz and Thiery. Thiery’s sixth-inning line drive was good for his second home run of the season. Tremino had one hit and a pair of RBIs to make it an even dozen hits for the 12-1 Conchs.

Marathon started the week with a rubber match against St. Edward’s School. Each team had won one game the prior weekend, and after seven innings on March 9, the stats were nearly identical. What separated the winner from the loser was a costly set of errors from the Pirates and a confidence boost from a packed home crowd for the Fins.

Eighth grader Bradley Buigas singled and tripled while Massimo Quargnali, Jason Stubblefield and Jack Chapman each singled. Reef Rella, another eighth grader, had two RBIs and started on the mound for Marathon. Then Jack Chapman stepped in to earn the 6-5 win.

The Dolphins then hit the road to test themselves against some District 7 competition. Three of four teams the Fins faced are fellow 1A Rural opponents, a calculated move by head coach Joey Gonzalez, who used the trip as a scouting mission for the postseason.

win streak snapped

Marathon tests mettle on the road, Conchs rebound after

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The Fins met up with Dixie County on March 13, where they had no trouble dispatching the Bears in six innings. Marathon racked up 11 hits with two each from Buigas, Rella, Quargnali, Roco Piscetello and Dylan Williams. Rella homered in one of his three at-bats. Gabriele Cirina earned the win for the Fins, allowing just one hit and no runs over four innings. Cirina fanned seven before Williams threw two shutout innings for Marathon.

Next up were the Chiefland Indians, who turned the tables on the Dolphins, beating them in six innings. Williams added another two hits while Chapman and Cirina accounted for the other two. Chapman took the loss on the mound, striking out five but surrendering seven runs to the Indians. Piscetello closed out two-thirds of an inning for Marathon.

The slide continued March 14 with a 9-3 loss to the Pirates of Crystal River, the only team outside the 1A Rural designation Marathon faced on the trip. The teams squared off in a pitchers’ duel until a disastrous fourth inning, when the Pirates capitalized on five hits, three hit batters and an error to pour on eight runs.

Rella had two hits including a double for Marathon

to lead the offensive charge, but took the loss on the mound for the Fins. Williams and Piscetello added some relief, but the 3A Pirates took the win. Marathon’s final opponent, the Trenton Tigers, are ranked second in 1A Rural and will make it clear where the Dolphins’ chances for postseason glory stand. The game was scheduled for March 16 (results not available at press time).

A pair of losses evened out Coral Shores’ record heading into spring break. The Hurricanes lost 2-1 at home against South Dade on March 10 after a stingy Buccaneer pitcher held Coral Shores to just two hits. Jack O’Keefe and Riley O’Berry had one hit each in the loss. O’Berry went the distance, striking out four, walking none and surrendering seven hits over seven innings.

Schoolhouse Prep paid the Hurricanes a visit March 13, delivering an 8-3 loss that put Coral Shores at 6-6 heading into spring break. Emileano Barrios had a pair of hits while Mason Clark and Mailon Aguila had one each. Andy Cone pitched four innings, striking out three, walking six and surrendering three hits and two runs before O’Keefe and Barrios finished out the game for the Hurricanes.

Left: Nelson Ong makes contact for a base hit against South Dade.

Right: Catcher Massimo Quargnali frames it up for Gabriele Cirina’s pitch.

Photos by Rocky Gonet and Justice Lee Isom

SENIOR STATEMENT

Hurricanes outlift field on Senior Night

Coral Shores hosted a quad meet on March 11 in a boys weightlifting competition which celebrated their senior athletes. The Hurricanes won both the Olympic and traditional events to make Senior Night even sweeter.

The Hurricanes had four double winners, claiming first place in their weight class in both events. Kyle Derobertis (129 pounds), Jimmy Garcia (139), Jake Companioni (169) and Freddy Flores (219) won dual firsts in their respective weight classes. Parker Batt picked up a win in Olympic lifts at 119 pounds and Aaron Lykins won the traditional contest at 183.

one dual winner in junior Isaak Vallejo, who won both events

The Dolphins placed third in both events, behind the Hurricanes as well as Somerset Silver Palms. Marathon had one dual winner in junior Isaak Vallejo, who won both events in the 199-pound contest. Max Childress was the Olympic winner at 183 and matched Lykins’ 490-pound combined lifts in traditional. Because Lykins weighed in a few pounds lighter than Childress, he was awarded the win. The Dolphins’ final winner was Matthias Martinez-Velez, who won the 154-pound traditional event.

It will be a quick turnaround to the postseason when teams return from spring break; districts are scheduled for April 11 at Key Largo School.

This week marks the midway point for prep softball regular-season play, and Keys teams experienced a variety of competition leading up to their breaks.

Coral Shores played one game, a March 10 home contest against Somerset South Homestead. Despite defeating South Homestead in their first game of the season, the Lady ’Canes came up short this time. Alyvia Prince was the heavy hitter for Coral Shores, racking up four hits in five at-bats. Vanessa Cawley and Chloie Stanley had three hits apiece, as did Kayden Costlow, who also added five RBIs to her stats. Prince pitched seven innings, striking out seven and walking four in the 18-14 loss. Marathon started last week off with a loss against St. Brendan, then turned things around as they headed into spring break. The Lady Fins were outhit by the Sabres 17-6, resulting in a 17-7 loss. Shaina Robinson, Elianys Roque and Trinity McLeod had two base hits each in the March 9 home matchup.

Two days later, it was a different story. It took the Dolphins just three innings to dispatch the Royal Lions of La Salle. Marathon picked up 14 runs despite logging just four hits. Ten walks and six hit batters helped boost the Dolphins’ score and Ana Boose shut down the Lions, pitching a three-inning no-hitter and striking out four in her abbreviated time in the circle. Boose and Madelyn Thornton doubled while Trinity McLeod and Dahlia Westdickenberg singled in the mercyrule win.

It was more of the same at Carrollton the following afternoon, where the Fins played five innings in the team’s second mercy-rule win of the week. Boose logged three hits while Chloe

Rodriguez, Sara Robinson and Elianys Roque added two apiece. A triple from Thornton accounted for the final of the Fins’ 10 hits. Finicky plate appearances led to 13 walks and three more batters were struck as Marathon scored 17 runs to the Cyclones’ zero. Eighth grader Sutton Sayer got the start for the Dolphins, striking out two over five innings.

Key West held on to a winning record despite a two-game slide last week. The Raiders of Santa Fe made good on their name when they stole a pair of wins from the Conchs on March 13 and 14. Santa Fe’s bats were on fire while the Conchs struggled offensively, collecting just five hits in game one. Lilee Gage doubled and Maicee Gage, Kaleya Cervantes, Aaliyah McLeod and Shylo Sanchez had one hit each in the loss. Brianna Brenner struck out four, walked one and gave up 11 runs in seven innings of work in the 11-1 loss.

Game two saw even fewer Conch hits, with Lucy Katz registering a double for the team’s only offensive knock. Brenner and Ryleigh Harnish shared time in the circle, but despite allowing fewer hits, the highly-ranked Raiders and their rapid-fire bats were too much for the Conchs, who lost 8-2.

A second March 14 game against John Carroll Catholic made for a happier ending to the week. Brenner fanned eight, walked zero and gave up two hits in a 5-0 shutout win. Kaleaya Dickerson logged two hits and McLeod, Cervantes, Katz, Arianna Garcia and both Gage sisters added one each for a team total of eight. A perfect defense added to the win, putting the Conchs at 5-4 on the season.

Top: Aaron Lykins. Bottom, from left, Freddy Flores, Max Childress and Isaak Vallejo. NATALIE DANKO and TRACY McDONALD/Keys Weekly

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MEET IN THE MIDDLE

Conchs and ’Canes come to Marathon for midseason track and field competition

On March 11, Keys track and field teams descended upon Marathon to compete against one another as well as some of South Florida’s best. When the final relay was finished, Key West was the clear winner, scoring more than Marathon and Coral Shores combined.

Key West’s Jorge Sanchez was the big winner at the Middle Keys meet. The junior proved to be a multitalented athlete, winning the 110 and 400-meter hurdles as well as the pole vault. Sanchez finished the high hurdles in 18.63 seconds, the intermediate hurdles in 1:07.58 and cleared 12 feet in the pole vault competition to clinch three wins for the Conchs.

Jeff Dejean also had a trio of wins, taking first place in the 100-meter dash in 11.25 seconds and the long jump with a 21’8” leap. Dejean’s third win was in the Conchs’ 4x100 relay, where he teamed up with Cavane Herron, Roman Van Loon and Walson Morin, finishing in a blazing 43.83 seconds. Morin and Herron were first and second in the 200, crossing in 22.97 seconds and 23.45 seconds, respectively. Van Loon was second in the 100 behind Dejean.

Alex Sarazin made an 11.31-meter leap in the triple jump for first place. Teammate Josh Johnson was second. Johnson, a freshman, is not to be confused with the other Josh Johnson of Key West gridiron and throwing fame.

The older Josh Johnson, a junior, won the discus and shot put competitions. He tossed the disc 39.76 meters, a new PR, and sent the shot out 12.93 meters from the circle. Teammate Christopher Barter was second in discus and Leo Batista was second in shot.

Prometheus Delacerda finished the 3,200-meter race in second place and Anthony Neely was the runner-up in long jump. Rounding out Key West’s top two placers were Ian Torreaba Lopez, who cleared the same height as Sanchez in pole vault but placed second based on misses.

Audrey Smith was the top point-earner for the Lady Conchs. Smith, the current school record-holder in javelin, won the event with a 37.87-meter toss. Smith placed second in shot put, then sent the discus 34.67 meters for another first place.

Fellow record-holder Ariel Newton sailed over the bar for a 3.2-meter first-place pole vault, then won the 200-meter race in 27.86 seconds for a pair of wins.

After the triple jump, Key West had another recordholder on the roster. Sophomore Capri Miner bounded 10.39 meters to win the triple jump and break a school record which had stood since 2000.

Damarla Thompson was first in the 100-meter dash, finishing in 13.52 seconds, then took second in the high jump.

Nevaeh Key had a pair of second places in the 110 high and 400-meter intermediate hurdles. The Lady Conchs’ final second-place finishers were Lily Good in pole vault, Alyssandra Camargo in the 800 and Morgan Koskinen in the 1600.

Marathon’s boys had fantastic finishes from Lucian Burns. He picked up a pair of wins, both personal bests, in the 1,600- and 3,200-meter races. In the 1,600, Burns crossed in 4:39, then lapped the rest of the field of runners in the two-mile in 10:15. Keeping with Marathon’s distance legacy was Tony Bursa, who finished behind Burns for second in the 1,600 and behind a Westminster Christian athlete for second in the 800 race.

Israel Gonzalez rounded out Marathon’s top finishers. Gonzalez won the javelin event with a 32.05-meter toss of the spear.

Marathon’s girls had plenty of points in the throwing events. Justice Lee Isom placed first in the shot put with a 12.01-meter toss. Lee Isom was second in the discus and javelin events, adding some distance to her own school record in the latter.

The Lady Fins had another winner with seventh grader Molly Joly, who won the 3,200-meter run. She clocked in at 11:21. Senior Daysi Williams won the high jump, clearing the bar at 1.47 meters. Tinashay Cunningham finished in second place in the 400 to round out the top two finishers for Marathon’s girls.

The Coral Shores boys 4x400 relay team of Alaric Rodriguez, Adrik Gadea, Colton Connolly and Will Theis picked up points for first, crossing the line in 3:32. Rodriguez added a second lap, running in the individual 400-meter race. His 51.88-second finish, good for second place, was a personal best for the senior.

For the Lady ’Canes, sophomore Ali Wheatley finished the 1,600 in 5:40 to win the race, then anchored Coral Shores’ first-place 4x800 relay team with Sammy Bates, Kate King and Jenna Mandozzi. The foursome broke the school’s record in the event. Rounding out the top finishers for Coral Shores was Miracle Woods, who finished second in the 100-meter dash.

Key West ran into foul weather and had their hopes for a second meet last week dashed by the cancellation, but the Hurricanes had better luck at the James Mickey Invitational, which went off without a hitch. The same four Lady ’Canes who broke the school 4x800 record at Marathon re-broke it in Homestead with a 10:39 showing. Not to be outdone, the boys 4x800 relay team of Jaime Cary, Adrik Gadea, Colton Connolly and Alaric Rodriguez ran the race in 8:31, shaving three seconds from the school’s prior record, set in 2024.

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Top right: Key West’s Audrey Smith, left, and Marathon’s Justice Lee Isom, both leaders in all three throwing events, take a break from the competition for a photo.

Additional photos: The Florida Keys’ three varsity track squads meet up in Marathon for an in-county showdown on March 11.

Top left: Sammy Bates, left, Kate King, Ali Wheatley and Jenna Mandozzi show off their medals for their record-breaking win at Homestead’s James Mickey Invitational on March 13.

center: Jaime Cary, left, Adrik Gadea, Colton Connolly and Alaric Rodriguez pose atop the podium with coach Greg Moffitt after breaking the school record in the 4x800 at Homestead’s James Mickey Invitational on March 13.

Photos by TRACY MCDONALD/Keys Weekly

COURT REPORT

Keys tennis teams have been playing in-county matches for a majority of this season, but last week two teams saw some new faces across the nets.

Coral Shores started the week off playing at Monsignor Pace, where the boys lost 4-3 against the Spartans. Elijah Craig picked up a win for the Hurricanes in the No. 2 match, then added another with teammate Jacob Sanchez in No. 1 doubles. Sebastian Armstrong and Parker Smith teamed up for the third win in No. 2 doubles.

The Lady ’Canes beat the Spartans with singles wins from Allyson Rosendale, Harlee Beeler, Parker Kelly, Jillian Thiery and Vanessa Gabriel. Rosendale and Sogegian made a dynamic duo, winning the No. 1 doubles match and Thiery and Gabriel did the same in No. 2 doubles.

Key West and Marathon met in the Southernmost City on March 9. The Lady Conchs narrowly defeated the Fins 4-3 with wins from Durdona Oblokulova, Beyza Atilla and Shihan Ren in singles. Oblokulova and Aslima Khamrakul made the difference by winning in No. 2 doubles.

Marathon’s Emily Alvear and Shynell McGuire accounted for all of Marathon’s wins, each chalk-

Tennis teams test new opponents

ing up one victory in singles, then pairing up for a third win in the No. 1 doubles match.

Alvear and McGuire picked up another three wins in their singles and doubles matches the following day when Marathon traveled to Keys Gate, where they won 6-1 against the Knights. Maleeya Abraham and Hannah Hutchinson added the other three wins, winning in both singles and No. 2 doubles.

Marathon’s boys won both their matches last week, beginning in Key West, where they beat the Conchs 5-2. Tanner Snowden, Matthew Delgado, Graham Murphy and Kase Daughtry won in

singles. Murphy and Daughtry added another win in No. 2 doubles.

Daniel Morales picked up a singles win for Key West, then Mason Martel and Wyatt Bartles teamed up for a doubles win for the Conchs.

The Dolphin boys defeated Keys Gate the following day, with wins in singles from Snowden, Murphy and Daughtry plus another in doubles from Daughtry and Murphy.

Photos by TRACY McDONALD/Keys Weekly

Durdona Oblokulova

Emily Alvear

Shynell McGuire

Tanner Snowden

Shihan Ren

NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS NAME

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Aquaphobix EU located at 309 Palm Avenue, Islamorada, FL 33036 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida, pursuant to Section 865.09, Florida Statutes.

By: Islamorada EcoFinish

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NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS NAME

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Indigo Sky Spa & Salon Studio located at 95360 Overseas Highway, Suite 6, Key Largo, FL 33037 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida, pursuant to Section 865.09, Florida Statutes.

By: Lagoon Spa, LLC

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

BEST LIEN SERVICES: 7290 SW 41 ST MIAMI, FL 33155 WILL SELL AT A RESERVED PUBLIC SALE AT 9:00 AM THE VEHICLE LISTED BELOW AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATION TO SATISFY LIEN PURSUANT TO SECTION 713.585 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES. 1974 BAJA VS SMP010710873

SALE: APR.10,2026 AT 9:00 AM LOCATION: PILOT HOUSE

MARINA.13 SEAGATE BLVD, KEY LARGO FL33037 P#:305-451-3142

TOTAL: $3,366.56

ANY PERSON(S) CLAIMING ANY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE VEHICLE SHOULD CONTACT: BEST LIEN SERVICES (1-866-299-9391) AT LEAST 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE LIEN SALE. Publish:

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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following:

Employee Benefits Consulting Services Monroe County, Florida Pursuant to F.S. § 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www.floridapublicnotices. com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices. Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from the County’s electronic bidding platform at https://monroecountyfl.bonfirehub.com OR www. monroecounty-fl.gov/BonfireBids. The Public Record is available upon request.

Monroe County Purchasing Department receives bids via the Bonfire electronic bidding platform. Please do not email, mail or attempt to deliver in person any sealed bids. Emailed/ mailed/physically delivered bids/ proposals/responses WILL NOT be accepted.

earlier, unless the bids/proposals are rejected in accordance with F.S. 119.071. If your proposal document includes financial information, that information will not be considered confidential and will be available and viewable to the public in accordance with public records law. In the event of a discrepancy between the bid amount on the Proposal Form and the bid amount entered in Bonfire, the bid amount listed in the “Proposal Form” provided by Monroe County in the RFP is the amount that will be utilized by the County when considering the bid proposal. The County reserves the right to waive any proposal/bid irregularity.

The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on Thursday, April 30, 2026. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156

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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following:

Virtual Primary & Urgent Care Services

Monroe County, Florida

Pursuant to F.S. § 50.0211(3)(a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

RFP 2026-01

“TAX-EXEMPT LOAN FINANCING”

CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH, FLORIDA

Sealed proposals for the tax-exempt loan nancing will be received by the City of Key Colony Beach, Florida, at City Hall, 600 West Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, Florida 33051, on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET. At that time, the proposals received will be publicly opened and read aloud. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the City of Key Colony Beach and clearly marked ‘Sealed Proposals for the City of Key Colony Beach - RFP 2026-01”. Each proposal must include one original, ve (5) copies, and one electronic version on a thumb drive.

The purpose of the Loan is to i) reimburse and nance expenditures made for improvements to City Hall, as a part of the City of Key Colony Beach Public Safety Facility Hardening Project (FDEP - No. 22FRP63); and ii) pay costs of issuance.

Prospective Bidders may access and download the Bidding Documents online at www.demandstar.com starting March 20th, 2026. Partial sets of Request for Proposals will not be available from the City of Key Colony Beach.

The City of Key Colony Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Instructions to proposers. For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, quali cations, procedures, and contract award, refer to the instructions to proposers that are included in the Request for Proposals.

Please contact Commissioner Tom Harding via email at tom.harding@keycolonybeach.net with questions all requests for information will be posted on DemandStar.

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at: www.floridapublicnotices. com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices. Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from the County’s electronic bidding platform at https://monroecountyfl.bonfirehub.com OR www. monroecounty-fl.gov/BonfireBids. The Public Record is available upon request.

The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via the Bonfire electronic bidding platform at https://monroecounty-fl. bonfirehub.com, no later than 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 16, 2026. There is no cost to the bidder to use the Bonfire platform. Please do not submit your confidential financial information as part of your proposal. There are separate uploads for each set of documents, including confidential financial information. All proposals will be made public on the platform after an intended decision or 30 days, whichever is earlier, unless the bids/proposals are rejected in accordance with F.S. 119.071. If your proposal document includes financial information, that information will not be considered confidential and will be available and viewable to the public in accordance with public records law. In the event of a discrepancy between the bid amount on the Proposal Form and the bid amount entered in Bonfire, the bid amount listed in the “Proposal Form” provided by Monroe County in the RFP is the amount that will be utilized by the County when considering the bid proposal. The County reserves the

right to waive any proposal/bid irregularity.

The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on Thursday, April 16, 2026. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO: 26-CP-39-P IN RE: THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL ANGELO BASSETT Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of, MICHAEL ANGELO BASSETT, deceased, whose date of death was 18 December 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88770 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF

Richard E. Schugar, O.D. Tropical Optical 81933 Overseas Highway Islamorada, Florida 33036

THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is 19 March, 2026.

Personal Representative: Savanna Leigh McMahon 12518 West Layton Pl. Morrison, CO 80465

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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO: 26-CP-84-P IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ELAINE KATHRYN RICHARDS

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of, ELAINE KATHRYN RICHARDS, deceased, whose date of death was 1 February 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88770 Overseas Highway, Tavernier,

Effective March 31, 2026, Dr. Richard E. Schugar will be retiring and will no longer be practicing at Tropical Optical, 81933 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida 33036.

Patients’ medical records will remain at Tropical Optical, 81933 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida 33036. Please call 305-664-2665 to schedule appointments, to request medical records or for any questions starting March 31, 2026.

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Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the Co-Personal Representatives and the CoPersonal Representatives’ attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is 19 March, 2026.

Co-Personal Representative: Kerry Sheridan 21610 Hawksbill High Circle, Unit 402 Sterling, VA 20164

Co-Personal Representative: Kathryn Golden 1225 Pepper Rd Mount Jackson, VA 22842 Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives: Tom Woods, Esq. Florida Bar No.: 0525197 116 Porto Salvo Drive Islamorada, Florida 33036

Phone 305.664.2200 Fax 2205

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

FILE NO.: 26-CP-000057-P IN RE: THE ESTATE OF HELEN J. STEIN, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of HELEN J. STEIN, deceased, whose date of death was January 14, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88770 Overseas Highway, Suite 2, Plantation Key, 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

• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES •

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 March 19, 2026.

Personal Representative:

ALEX ESPENKOTTER

3250 Mary Street

Suite 204 Coconut Grove, FL 33133

Attorney for Personal Representative:

ALEX ESPENKOTTER, Esq.

Attorney Florida Bar Number: 0127388

HELLER ESPENKOTTER, PLLC

3250 Mary Street Suite 204 Coconut Grove, FL 33133

Telephone: (305) 777-3765

Fax: (786) 749-5296

E-Mail: probate@hellerlawgroup. com Secondary: alex@hellerlawgroup. com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 26-CP-000069-P DIVISION: PROBATE IN RE: ESTATE OF MITCHELL N. HARVEY

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of MITCHELL N. HARVEY, deceased, whose date of death was November 25, 2018, 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, 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 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: March 19, 2026.

Personal Representative: Linda Perloff 1714 Consulate Place #103 West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Attorney for Personal Representative: Anthony A. Velardi, Esq. Florida Bar No. 113917

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218 Lignumvitae Drive Key Largo, FL 33037

Tel: (305) 453-5277

Fax: (305) 453-4985

E-Mail: anthony@keylargolaw.com

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

PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 26-CP-000052-K DIVISION: PROBATE IN RE: ESTATE OF HOWARD F. DEURINGER, JR. AKA HOWARD FREDERICK DEURINGER, JR.

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Howard F. Deringer, Jr. aka Howard Frederick Deuringer, Jr., deceased, whose date of death was November 18, 2022, 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 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. 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: March 19, 2026.

Personal Representative: James A. Deuringer 270 Birch Hollow Drive Bordentown, NJ 08505

Attorney for Personal Representative: Bradley S. Cohen, Esq. Fla Bar # 107316 LEX NOVA LAW, LLC 20000 Horizon Way, Suite 750 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 bcohen@lexnovalaw.com (856) 382-8210

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

DIVISION: PROBATE CASE NO.: 25-CP-513-K IN RE: ESTATE OF HOWARD N. MCKINNEY III Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of HOWARD N. MCKINNEY, III, deceased, whose date of death was OCTOBER 3, 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 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 March 19, 2026.

Personal Representative: DENISE M. BAYS 121 LOMA LANE

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BIG PINE KEY, FL 33043

Attorney for Personal Representative: Anthony J. Barrows

Attorney for Personal Representative

Florida Bar Number: 0662569

WRIGHT BARROWS PLLC

30410 Sea Grape Terr. Ste. 2

Big Pine Key, FL 33043

Telephone: (305) 743-8118 Fax: (305) 489-0307

E-mail: Tony@keysclosings.com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA FILE NO. 25-CP-000411-P IN RE: ESTATE OF LLOYD MERLIN LANDMAN

Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS & NOTICE OF ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATION TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE AND ALL OTHER PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID ESTATE:

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the ancillary administration of the Estate of LLOYD MERLIN LANDMAN, Deceased, of KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN File number 25-0411 is pending in the Circuit Court in and for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is the Monroe County Courthouse, Probate Division, 88770 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, FL 33070. The Ancillary Personal Representatives of this estate are TODD L. LANDMAN, of 7591 N. Noffke, Caledonia, MI 49316, SHAWN G. LANDMAN of 8864 Vincent Ave SE, Alto, Mi 49302 and KELLY L. LANDMAN of 3809 Murray View Drive, Lowell, MI 49331. The name and address of the attorney for the Ancillary Personal Representatives is set forth below. All persons having claims or demands against this estate are required, WITHIN THREE MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE, to file with the clerk of the above court a written statement of any claim or demand they may have. Each claim must be in writing and must indicate the basis for the claim, the name and address of the creditor or his agent or attorney, and the amount claimed.

If the claim is not yet due, the date when it will become due shall be stated. If the claim is contingent or unliquidated, the nature of the uncertainty shall be stated. If the claim is secured, the security shall be described. The claimant shall deliver sufficient copies of the claim to the clerk of the above styled court to enable the clerk to mail one copy to the Ancillary Personal Representative.

Any and all creditors of the decedent and any other persons having claims or demands against the decedent's estate including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY 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 the decedent's estate must file their claim WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

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 dated of the first Publication

of this notice is March 12, 2026. Signed on this 22nd day of January 2026.

TODD L LANDMAN

DUBOW, DUBOW & WALLACE

Attorneys for Petitioner 215 North Federal Highway Dania Beach, Florida 33004 (954) 925-8228

By:

DAVID J. WALLACE

Fla. Bar No.: 064890 email: david@ddwlaw.net

Signed on this 22 day of January, 2026.

SHAWN G. LANDMAN

DUBOW, DUBOW & WALLACE

Attorneys for Petitioner 215 North Federal Highway Dania Beach, Florida 33004 (954) 925-8228

By:

DAVID J. WALLACE Fla. Bar No.: 064890 email: david@ddwlaw.net

Signed on this 27 day of January, 2026

KELLY L. LANDMAN

DUBOW, DUBOW & WALLACE

Attorneys for Petitioner 215 North Federal Highway Dania Beach, Florida 33004 (954) 925-8228

By: DAVID J. WALLACE

Fla. Bar No.: 064890 email: david@ddwlaw.net

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 26-CP-51-M DIVISION: MIDDLE KEYS IN RE: ESTATE OF NORMAN CARL HENNINGER Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Norman Carl Henninger, deceased, whose date of death was December 4, 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: March 12, 2026. Personal Representative: Eric Henninger 212 E. Palm Ave. Orange, California 92866

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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION/SALE FOR NON-JUDICIAL TIMESHARE

FORECLOSURE RE: MARATHON KEY BEACH CLUB II ASSOCIATION, INC. MONROE County, Florida Non-Judicial Timeshare foreclosure process

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION/SALE FOR NON-JUDICIAL TIMESHARE FORECLOSURE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to an action for nonjudicial foreclosure of timeshare units on the Claim of Lien, which is dated October 7, 2025 and was recorded October 24, 2025 in the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida in Official Records Book 3350, Page 1898 as Instrument Number 2519862, Florida, I will sell, to the highest and best bidder for cash, at MARATHON KEY BEACH CLUB CONDOMINIUM II RESORT Manager’s Office, 4560 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050 on the 14th day of APRIL, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., the following described real property located in MONROE County, Florida, to wit: Annual Timeshare Periods as set forth below in MARATHON KEY BEACH CLUB CONDOMINIUM II, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, recorded in Official Records Book 859, at Page 786, as amended in Official Records Book 874, at Page 2169, all of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida and all subsequent amendments and exhibits thereto.

Unit Number: Use Period:

A 102 33 A 202 12 B 101 44 C 101 04, 05 C 201 23, 24, 39 D 202 28, 45 E 201 40, 41 TO: Unit Owner(s) Last Known Address Annual Timeshare Use Period(s): Amount due: Gary R Albritton and Vicki L Albritton 7618 Krupp Road Belding, MI 48809

C201/23

$1,3521.08 with a per diem amount of $0.75 from February 2, 2025

Christie Alotta 110 Long Pond Road Wading River, NY 11792

A 102/33

$2,565.36 with a per diem amount of $1.27 from February 2, 2025 C 201/39

$2,565.37 with a per diem amount of $1.27 from February 2, 2025

Manuel Cantero and Maria Cantero Calle 37 Num 64-15

Medellin, Colombia

C 201/24

$3,269.453 with a per diem amount of $1.61 from February 2, 2025

Mollie Childs P.O. Box 573

Bridgeville, DE 19933

A202/12

$1,521.08 with a per diem amount of $0.75 from February 2, 2025

B101/44

$1,521.08 with a per diem amount of $0.75 from February 2, 2025

Mollie Childs and James Witzenburg P.O. Box 573

Bridgeville, DE 19933

B 202/45

$1,521.08 with a per diem amount of $0.75 from February 2, 2025

Carol Cole

136 NW 10th Court

Boynton Beach, FL 33426

C101/04

$1,521.10 with a per diem amount of $0.75 from February 2, 2025

C101/05

$1,521.10 with a per diem amount of $0.75 from February 2, 2025

Brandon M Duhon P.O. Box 608

Lake Charles, LA 70602

E201/40

$5,891.39 with a per diem amount of $2.91 from February 2, 2025

E201/41

$5,891.39 with a per diem amount of $2.91 from February 2, 2025 Paul Knight and Margaret Knight 4 The Green, Drayton Abington, Oxfordshire OX14 4JA England

D 202/28

$3,269.53 with a per diem amount of $1.61 from February 2, 2025 The assessment lien created by the Claim of Lien was properly created and authorized pursuant to the timeshare instrument and applicable law, and the amounts secured by said lien are as set above. You may cure the default at any time prior to the public auction by paying the amount due, as set forth in this notice, to the undersigned Trustee at the address set forth below. THIS NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION/ SALE is dated this 2nd day of MARCH, 2026. I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of this NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION/SALE FOR NON-JUDICIAL TIMESHARE FORECLOSURE has been furnished by regular First-Class U.S. Mail to each of the obligors at the above listed addresses on this_2nd_ day of _MARCH_, 2026. THOMAS L AVRUTIS, AS TRUSTEE FOR MARATHON KEY BEACH CLUB II ASSOCIATION, INC 201 Fletcher Avenue, 2nd Floor Sarasota, FL 34237 Telephone (941) 955-7300 Facsimile (941) 953-7625 email: john@timesharenjf.com

Publish: March 12 & 19, 2026 The Weekly Newspapers

AUTOS WANTED

AUTOS ALL YEARS! Junk or Used Cars, Vans, Trucks. Runs or Not.-

BOAT SLIP FOR RENT

Dockage up to 60’ Islamorada - Bayside, 50 amp service. Price LOWER than marina. Call 860-982-4517

Boat Slip &/or Rack for Rent in Marathon at The Boat House, Vaca Key. Call Tony 561-346-6400

EMPLOYMENT

PART-TIME

CAPTAIN – MARATHON. Local captain needed to run owner’s 55’ twin engine trawler while owner fishes. Sunrise–2/3 PM typical. Good opportunity for newer captain to log hours on a larger boat. Pay DOE. Call/Text 970-901-1138

Handyman needed for residence in Marathon. High Pay! Call: 305-395-0478

Boat rental company in Marathon looking for help with boat detailing & boat cleaning. Call 305-481-7006

HIRING: Office

Administrator in Marathon.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), experience with QuickBooks or other accounting software preferred and must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Full time – Mon-Fri. Pay TBD - based on skill. Email: Natalie@cecflk.com

The SS Wreck & Galley Grill (mile marker 59) is looking for a line cooks and fryers. Self-motivated, experience very helpful but will train, quick learner, and team player. Salary includes 401k match up to 6% and negotiable based on experience. Please call Nicole at 305433-0515 or email nicole@ themoongroupfl.com

Coast To Coast Pizza Company is looking for pizza makers and cashiers. Self-motivated, experience very helpful, quick learner, and team player. Salary includes 401k match up to 6% and negotiable based on experience. Please call Nicole at 305433-0515 or email nicole@ themoongroupfl.com

Part-time Office Clerk, $18/hr, Thu/Fri/Sat, 9:30am-7pm. Apply in person at 425 E. Ocean Dr. Key Colony Beach or call 404-2193359 and ask for Dave.

Experienced Fulltime 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.

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.

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: greenel@kwha.org or 305-296-5621 ext. 225. 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.

Hiring for busy pediatric office in Tavernier. FullTime Medical Assistant/ RN - Pediatric experience preferred. Must multitask in fast-paced setting. Also hiring Full-Time Front Desk Staff - Experience with insurance verification and EMR required. Strong multitasking skills. Pay is commensurate with experience. Email resume to: flkeyspeds@gmail.com HIRED IN LESS THAN FIVE WEEKS!!!

PLACE YOUR EMPLOYMENT AD HERE. $25/week for up to 5 lines of copy! Call 305-7430844 or E-mail: Anneke @keysweekly.com

HOBBIES/COLLECT.

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

TURN YOUR CARDS INTO CASH! Marathon collector buying any and all Pokemon cards & collections. Call 401-256-0645.

HOUSING FOR RENT

Key Largo- 6 months+ canal front rental on Blackwater Sound. 40' dockage, 1 BR/1 BA Trailer with 1,000 sq. ft. living area. $2,300/mo. 904-2379090 or 904-338-1207

3 BR/2 BA home for rent in Key Colony Beach. 75' premium dock. $4,000/month + utilities. F/L/S 786-229-0228

Studio rental in Marathon, long-term, fully furnished, price includes water, electric, internet, gas, pest, and lawn @ $2200 all in. Call or text 3054330515.

HOUSING FOR RENT

2BR/1BA Duplex in Big Pine Key for rent. With boat & wildlife reserve access. Furn. $3500/ mo - unfurn. $3300/mo. Call Ray 413-6953043 or 305-897-0563

PLACE YOUR HOUSING FOR RENT AD HERE. $25/ week for up to 5 lines of copy! Call 305-7430844 or E-mail: Anneke @keysweekly.com

VACATION RENTAL

3BR/2BA Contemporary Home for rent on Big Pine Key. Pool, 40' dock w/davits, screened-in porch. Sleeps 6 ppl. Avail. month of July & Sept. 2026. $7,000/mo. Call Brian at 267-374-7063

YARD SALES

PLACE YOUR YARD SALE AD HERE. $25/week for up to 5 lines of copy! Call 305-743-0844 or Email Anneke@keysweekly.com

FAMILY MINISTRY DIRECTOR

Kirk of the Keys in Marathon is seeking a part-time Family Ministry Director to help make it simple for families in the Florida Keys to connect to Jesus and one another.

This role works alongside the Senior Pastor to oversee children’s ministry (birth–5th grade), support family discipleship, equip volunteers, and help create an environment where kids and parents are known and welcomed.

10–12 hours per week, ﬂexible schedule, salary based on experience.

To apply or learn more visit: KirkoftheKeys.org or contact Josh Roberts at 484.757.9119

SUDOKU SOLUTION

FULL-TIME POSITION

PUBLIC WORKS LABORER

The City of Key Colony Beach is seeking a full-time Public Works team member. The position includes completing daily tasks and working on projects, ensuring the safe and ef cient maintenance and repair of public infrastructure such as roads, right of way, stormwater systems, parks, facilities, vehicles and equipment.

Salary: $58,000 to $75,000 DOQ

Bene ts include Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays, and the Florida Retirement System (FRS).

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Attn.: Michael Guarino

P.O. Box 510141

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

OUTSIDE SALE REPRESENTATIVE

Company car & cell phone provided, salary $50k-$90k. Must be bilingual.

ASSISTANT MANAGER

Customer service, full-time, we will train.

Apply by e-mail: Yos@jms .com

Apply in person: 94775 Overseas Highway, Key Largo

FLORIDA KEYS MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT

is accepting applications for the following positions:

FOG TRUCK DRIVERS

Full-time, located in Key West

For more information visit: keysmosquito.org/current-openings 305-292-7190

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

Home Décor

Sales Consultant

Customer-focused sales professional with experience in retail or customer service. Creativity and interest in home décor a must. Help customers discover pieces that turn everyday spaces into something special.

Kitchen Design Specialist

Individual who brings creativity, functionality, and style together in kitchen and bath design. Design kitchens that become the heart of the home.

Associate

Interior Designer

Detail-oriented and creative individual to assist with residential design projects. Education or experience in Interior Design required. Help bring inspired residential interiors to life.

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

FLORIDA KEYS TERRITORY

An established publisher is seeking an independent sales representative to expand retail placement of two Florida Keys guidebooks throughout the Keys market.

Target accounts include specialty retail, gift shops, bookstores, marine businesses, hospitality venues, and high-traﬃc tourist locations.

This is a commission-only role oﬀering 50% commission of net proﬁt and repeat sales potential. The ideal representative already maintains an active route within the Florida Keys and can integrate this product line into their existing portfolio.

Preferred Qualiﬁcations

• Existing retail/hospitality client base in Monroe County

• Proven wholesale sales experience

• Strong local market relationships

• Professional presentation and follow-through Please respond to capyjlj@gmail.com with territory coverage, current lines represented and relevant experience. For more information, please call Jeﬀ at 865-368-3280.

NOW HIRING IN ISLAMORADA

MARINA CASHIERS

Must have customer service experience working in a retail environment and using a point of sale system. Additional duties include restocking, completing purchase orders, daily ordering of basic items in the store, and maintaining a clean appearance in the store. This is an hourly position and compensation is based on experience. Work hours are ﬂexible and we try to maintain a set weekly schedule.

DOCKHANDS

Duties include customer service, helping customers with bait and ice and helping cashiers with restocking. Morning & a ernoon hours available.

BOAT RENTAL STAFF

Flexible hours & competitive wages. Need to have experience driving boats and a working knowledge of the Islamorada area by water. Duties include taking reservations, giving captains lessons and routine boat maintenance.

Email Ma at islamarinama @gmail.com Please include contact information and any relevant experience.

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

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.

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

I & E TECHNICIAN

INSTRUMENT & ELECTRICAL

Starting pay rate for this position, depending on qualiﬁcations and experience: $46.38/hour - $51.94/hour

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.

Pay: $160.00 per day

Guaranteed Pay + Tips + Commission. Affordable employee housing available.

Job Description: Dive Instructor No bad weather days!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Flexible Schedule Call 305-407-3262 or email info@floridakeysaquariumencounters.com 11710 OVERSEAS HWY, MARATHON

Electronic Maintenance Tech wanted. Lower Keys position, reporting in Key West. Full time job with beneﬁts, vacation time and holidays. Apply at keysschools.com or call 305-293-1400 ext. 53398

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

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

shbayresort.com

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 Counselor (CAT)

Prevention Specialist

Case Manager (Adult)

KEY WEST

Case Manager (Children)

Mental Health Technician (PT or FT)

Behavioral Health Therapist (Children) Crisis Counselor

Behavioral Health Counselor (Children) Prevention Specialist

MARATHON

HR Assistant/Recruiter

Mental Health Technician Driver Registered Nurse (FT, PT)

*Support Worker (Assisted Living) (FT)

*Behavioral Health Technicians – 3 Shifts (PT)

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

team/Job Opportunities/location/zip

NOW HIRING: Human Resources Assistant/Recruiter

Well respected national non-proﬁt (WestCare) is hiring to provide Recruiting & HR administrative duties for the Guidance/Care Center.

Experience in recruiting and/or HR req. (preferably in Fl Keys). Marathon oﬃce w/ some travel. Must be an organized, accurate & independent professional. Minimum GED/HS diploma required, as well as, background & drug screen. Competitive pay/exceptional beneﬁts. Apply at Westcare.com/get involved/ join our team/job opportunities/location/33050. EEOC/DFWP