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4 ON THE COVER 5450 MacDonald Ave. No.5 Key West, FL 33040 www.keysweekly.comPublisher / Britt Myers britt@keysweekly.comPublishing Partner / Jason Koler jason@keysweekly.comEditor / Mandy Miles mandy@keysweekly.comDirector of Sales Manuela Carrillo Mobley manuela@keysweekly.comAccount Executive Stephanie Mitchell stephanie@keysweekly.com Jim McCarthy jim@keysweekly.com Alex Rickert alex@keysweekly.comCopy Editor / Mike Howie mike@keysweekly.comProduction Manager Anneke Patterson anneke@keysweekly.comExecutive Administrator Charlotte Hruska char@keysweekly.comDesign / Pre-Press Irene de Bruijn irene@keysweekly.com Javier Reyes javier@keysweekly.com Diana Striker www.keysweekly.com / Travis Cready travis@keysweekly.com / Anneke Patterson anneke@keysweekly.com Se habla espaol THE KEY WEST WEEKLY BY WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS, INC., MARATHON FL 33050. APPLICATION TO MAIL AT PERI All stories, photos, and graphics are copyrighted materials. Postmaster TO THE KEYS WEEKLY, MARATHON FL 33050News Deadline Monday NoonAdvertising Deadline KEYSNEWSPAPERS @theWeekly @KeysWeeklyMembers of TRUMAN WATERFRONT HOUSING FACES FUNDING TROUBLEHOME OWNERSHIP OPTIONS MAY NOT HAPPENHow is a $700,000 town home “affordable” for working families of Key West? It’s not. And some city officials were deeply troubled by a July 13 update on The Lofts workforce housing development, long planned Waterfront. Funding issues now threaten to units, which were included in The apartments. “I’d like to sit down with every one involved,” Mayor Teri Johnston said during the July 13 discussion. “This is so far from what we’d envi sioned for this project, and we made commitments to the community about what this would be.” Ownership opportunities were a top priority for many working residents who expressed interest in the new development. But now, apartments with no ownership units $705,000, according to a report from The Lofts representative, attorney Bart Smith, at the July 13 city com mission meeting. City officials will have to decide “The bottom line is those pur chase prices are ridiculously high,” Commissioner Clayton Lopez said on July 13. “I think we’ve come too far to stop, but make no mistake. If this doesn’t meet the original criteria, then I will do anything in my power to start this whole thing over in order to actually benefit the people we’re trying to help.” MANDY MILES mandy@keysweekly.com million — at least — the purchase price of the “affordable,” owned and crippling insurance costs. Those high purchase prices were originally quoted in The Lofts’ housing proposal, which the city commission approved in November over a competing bid from another development group that included more ownership units at lower costs. (Lopez and Johnston voted against The Lofts’ proposal in No other proposal from a local develop ment group that included local archi tect Bert Bender and Habitat for Humanity. Commissioner Lissette Cuervo Carey was not on the com mission when two proposals were Representatives of The Lofts, which includes development com AH Monroe, repeatedly assured the city commission and residents that the purchase prices listed in their original proposal that was approved by the commission would drop significantly before any homes were built and before anyone applied for a mortgage. the Key West Land Authority would bring the purchase price of the townhomes down to the much more reasonable price of about $335,000 But Land authority funding comes with restrictions — and always has. If the city and developers accept purchase prices, then all owners of the “affordable” townhomes would prove they still meet the income continued on page 6 $160.6M budget, which provides no sales tax on school items between Monday, school supplies and learning aids are eligible.

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6 limits for affordable housing. If their income ends up exceed ing the limits, the homeowner would be forced to sell the townhome and move out. The requalification rules would not be an issue for rental units, Bart Smith told the commis sion. the maximum income you can said. “But if any homeowners’ county’s area median income, they’d be obligated to sell,” Bart Smith told the city commission at their July 13 meeting. “To us, that’s not homeownership. It restricts your ability to be successful. It restricts upward mobility and we feel it’s a nonstarter. Now, if the com mission directs us to accept the land authority money with its restrictions, we’ll do it, but we’d rather not. “Our goal is to complete this project, but we don’t feel that people having to restrict their income in order to stay in their home is a good policy,” Smith said. Commissioners respond “The reality sounds like, if there’s no additional money (to replace the restricted land au Carey said. “At the commu nity meetings I’ve attended, it seemed that no one felt they’d qualify for homes at those pric es. I know I came in after the RFP and proposal passed, but if the goal is to house the people reality that they can qualify? My mindset is that the people of to live there. Perhaps it has to be all rentals because it’s going to be really hard to qualify for a ters of a million dollars.” Commissioner Sam Kaufman pointed out that The Lofts group is abiding by what it promised in the initial proposal, which included the high purchase prices — not necessarily by the assurances to lower those prices. It is unknown why the land authority’s funding restrictions and requalification require ments weren’t mentioned or discussed until months after The Lofts’ proposal was ap proved. Any changes to those restrictions would require ap proval from the state legisla ture. “I don’t think it’s reason able to count on the legislature to change the land authority rules,” Kaufman said. “Has anyone looked at any other funding options for this project, like the state’s Live Local Act funding?” Bart Smith said, “Not at this juncture. It’d be up to the city to request any funds from other sources.” Kaufman was referring to the state’s new Live Local Act that plans to provide “historic funding for workforce housing. In addition to a multitude of new programs, incentives, and opportunities, this legislation works to refocus Florida’s hous ing strategy in ways that make housing more attainable,” ac cording to the Florida Housing website. Kaufman asked City Man ager Al Childress to investigate Live Local funding possibilities to potentially lower the home purchase prices. Lopez, whose district in cludes the Truman Waterfront housing, emphasized repeat edly, “I’m tired of the unknowns and I want to be sure the promises that were made are met.” A little background debated — affordable housing acres of Truman Waterfront erty to the city of Key West as part of military downsizing that declared the former submarine base surplus property. The city spent nearly two decades turning most of the used park, with ballfields, green space, art installations, a kids’ splash pad and an amphithe ater. always slated for afford able housing to benefit local residents, particularly those in the adjacent neighborhood of continued from page 4COULD MONROE COUNTY LOSE ITS OWN COURT SYSTEM?MANDY MILES mandy@keysweekly.comFLORIDA LEGISLATOR WANTS TO CONSIDER CONSOLIDATION OF JUDICIAL CIRCUITS “Why fix what isn’t broken?” Mon roe County’s State Attorney for the ize the impact and the disruption this consolidation would cause. The Miami State Attorney Katherine Rundell doesn’t have any interest in being burdened with Monroe County’s issues, which are much different than in Miami. At what cost would this come to the people of Florida and the people of Monroe County?” Chief Judge Bonnie Helms, here in ruptive” when speaking of the potential consolidation. “It’s unsettling to have this hanging over us,” Helms told the Keys Weekly on July 17. “If they want to maintain public confidence, they need to keep the courts close to where people live.” An article by Noreen Marcus in the nonprofit investigative news outlet Florida Bulldog recently questioned the motives for the potential consolidation. “It would certainly seem incongru ous for Republicans to claim they have no designs to increase their control of the judicial system,” legal historian Neil Skene said in the article. The article also quotes Andrew Warren, the state attorney from Hillsbor ough who was suspended for saying he wouldn’t enforce the state’s strict new abortion ban. “‘The closer people are to the com munities they serve, the more account ability they have. This is about concen trating power in Tallahassee, not doing what’s best for Floridians,” Warren says in the article.A Republican Florida state legisla tor has asked the state’s judicial branch to consider consolidating Touted by Speaker of the Florida House Paul Renner as a way to increase efficiency, save money and increase public trust, others in the state say it’s a politically motivated move to redraw ju dicial circuits and consolidate Republican political power. Renner sent a letter on June 15 ask ing Florida’s Chief Justice Carlos Muiz to evaluate the judicial circuits for consoli committee that has until December to form a recommendation. “The boundaries of Florida’s judicial circuits have been unchanged for de cades despite significant population and demographic changes in that timeframe,” Renner wrote. “I believe that the consoli dation of the circuits might lead to greater efficiencies and uniformity in the judicial process, thereby increasing public trust and confidence.” But not everyone shares Renner’s beliefs. If approved, the consolidation could Circuit with the massively larger 11th County. Monroe County would no longer have its own elected state attorney, public defender and would likely lose its locally elected circuit court judges if such elec tions were to include both Florida Keys and Miami voters.

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7 IT’S NEVER BEEN THIS HOT BEFOREFLORIDA KEYS BREAK ALL SORTS OF JULY TEMPERATURE RECORDS Every conversation in the Florida Keys this month includes some mention of the unprecedented heat that hangs over the island chain like a damp beach towel. So what’s the deal? How much hotter is it than normal? How many heat records have the Florida Keys broken? What does all this A/C use mean for our power supply? And most importantly, what are the health risks and how can you keep your family safe? Read on for answers to all of the above. FIRST, THE TEMPERATURES. We don’t need a meteorologist to tell us it’s hot, but the Keys Weekly wanted to know just how this month’s temperatures com pare to years past. Meteorologist David Ross at the National Weather Service’s Key West forecast office took the time to review July weather records temperatures — or at least higher than any others on the same date in previous years. temperatures, which haven’t offered much relief in recent weeks. “It’s been a pretty impressive stretch of records,” Ross said, acknowledging that “im pressive,” doesn’t mean “comfortable.” By Mandy Miles & Jim McCarthy “Marathon’s nighttime low temperature which ties the monthly record for low tem peratures in July.” Ross acknowledged recent media reports that partially attribute Marathon’s weather sensor at the Marathon/Florida Keys Airport. “It’s true, that sensor is in an area that can be hotter, but that doesn’t change the fact that this has been the warmest July ever recorded,” he said. “But this is not the new normal; this is a heat wave,” Ross said, adding that the dearth of rainfall — and the accompanying cloud cover — has contributed greatly to the high temperatures this month. Rainfall is typically highest in the Keys in August and Septem ber, Ross said. “An increase in rainfall is the main thing that’ll help bring us back to average tem peratures.” front on the horizon that will bring any relief. recently dispelled rumors claiming the electricity and lead to power outages. It’s true, the electric company set a re in a single day in KEYS’ service area, which stretches from Key West to the Seven Mile Bridge. But there is plenty of power to keep us all cool, utility spokesman Julio Torrado assured us. In addition to the electricity that travels from the mainland, down the tieline along the length of the Keys, the utility is supplementing that power by generating some locally at the Stock Island power plant. “The heat is definitely leading to in creased power consumption by our custom ers, but the power grid is able to withstand this demand,” Torrado said. “...For the last few weeks local generation has been utilized to generate power during peak usage times duce the power import load on the transmis sion line.” Keys Electric Cooperative customers are also bumping their thermostats down as the in tense heat keeps a stranglehold on the Keys. Power generation has increased in FKEC’s coverage area. But the rise in electricity to pump air conditioners and cooling systems isn’t overwhelming the system. “The heat is causing an increase in demand for electricity but FKEC has plenty of excess capacity to handle it,” said Nikki Dunn Cullen, FKEC marketing and public relations representative. FKEC said people can offset extra power consumed by their cooling systems by AND SAFETY TIPS. Hot weather places extra stress on the body by elevating body temperature, espe cially during exercise. Per the Florida Health Department, overheating can bring every thing from heat cramps and heat exhaustion to heatstroke. Elderly people are more likely to suffer from heat stress than others, but jected to high temperatures for an extended period of time. Officials with the Florida Health Depart ment of Monroe County urge Keys residents and visitors to drink plenty of water through out the day to avoid dehydration. Also, avoid strenuous activities during peak hours. Dr. Metee Comkornruecha, of Florida Keys Pediatrics in Tavernier, said sun protec tion for children is paramount this time of year. “Sometimes we don’t realize a couple extra hours under the sun can lead to not just a little bit of red in the skin,” he said. “The skin can blister and can be a lot more dangerous.”

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8 KEEPING TIME, HEMINGWAY STYLE100 YEARS OF ANNE MCKEEKEY WEST ARTS PATRON CELEBRATES A CENTURYAt 100 years young, Anne McKee still speaks in a clipped accent that betrays her roots in Newfoundland, where she became part of Canada. But the rest of her is all Key West, which makes sense, as McKee has lived counting job for warmer weather. She met her husband, Ross, here and they A former resident of Key West by the Sea, McKee’s walls were lined with artwork — and her fridge was always filled with champagne, her drink of choice for an afternoon refreshment. The community celebrated with two proclamations, naming the day “Anne McKee Day” and noting her vast contributions to the Key West arts community. McKee launched the Anne McKee that enable local artists to complete a project that is a passion of theirs. Since its inception, the organization has dis tributed more than $300,000 to local creators to get books printed, sculp tures installed, art shows completed and other worthy endeavors. The nonprofit’s biggest annual fun draiser is the Anne McKee Art Auction, which auctions original works by local of the proceeds and the Artists Fund keeps the other half. “Anne McKee has worked for the betterment of Key West since arriving ing action in support of the local arts.” MANDY MILES mandy@keysweekly.comMANDY MILES mandy@keysweekly.comLong before she launched the artists fund, McKee was the very first president of the Friends of the Key West Library, ensuring the library had the materials it needed to serve the community. She continues to be an avid reader and a literacy advocate. She continues to devour books and at two days or so. McKee was honored as the Keys’ American Red Cross Humanitarian honored her as a Woman of Integrity of Key West for her lifetime support of the arts. Club honored McKee as the Woman of the Year in the Arts. McKee was presented with many awards and mementos from admirers, including one from Canada’s prime minister, Justin Trudeau. Members of the Anne McKee Artists Fund board and the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys presented her with a book of artwork and personal messages from the many artists she has helped support throughout the years. ICONIC WATCHMAKER HONORS AUTHOR WITH INSPIRED TIMEPIECESHistory, literature, adventure and style combine Friday, Institute on Duval Street, where a watchmaking company that watches inspired by and dedicated to Ernest Hemingway. The watch company, Cuervo y Sobrinos, counted the American author among its regular customers while he lived in Cuba. After making his mark on Key ervo y Sobrinos around his left wrist. The company, now based in Swit zerland, “produces luxury watches inspired by the brand’s spiritual homeland of Havana. Many of Cu ervo y Sobrinos’ timepieces feature retro styling and echo the vibrant hues of the Cuban capital.” In partnership with the local fine jewelry store, Emeralds International, which will sell the watches exclusively in Key West, Cuervo y Sobrinos will host a launch party from 5 to 7 p.m. at the San Carlos Institute of Cuban history on Duval Street. The Cuervo y Sobrinos company last year honored the founder of Emeralds International, Manuel Mar Award that honors Latin figures who have achieved international success in gem expert with a hugely successful career in the South American emerald mining industry. The company cre in an emerald green hue. The latest watch launch will cele brate Hemingway, with its release oc curring during Key West’s Hemingway Days festival. The legendary author’s grandson, John Hemingway, will be in attendance at the launch party. “Hemingway spent more than the country for its Latin identity, the same identity that pervades and ani mates Cuervo y Sobrinos watches,” states a press release. “The Cuervo y Sobrinos models are the first Swiss watches to be officially licensed by Hemingway Limited, an organization dedicated to this immense literary figure. “Hemingway lived in Cuba at Caribbean refuge. While residing in Cuba, the literary giant often visited the Cuervo y Sobrinos boutique. Now, the watch brand known for its Latin soul has chosen to honor the American writer, a longtime and loyal customer of the company, with a new series of watches produced in col laboration with Hemingway Limited.” The Historiador Hemingway col “Icnico” model that is offered in two called “The Fisherman.” Cuervo y Sobrinos’ creative team the first model, such as soft cream and tobacco tones, colors that surely surrounded Hemingway during his Cuban sojourn. For “The Fisherman,” the cre ative inspiration is related to one of for the sea; this model is meant to be an homage to “The Old Man and the Sea.” Watch and literature lov ers can choose between cream or brown dials, both in a limited edition timepiece. Each watch in the Historiador Hemingway collection will be sup plied with special packaging. Cuervo y Sobrinos has designed a limited series of elegant leather watch boxes, reminiscent of the shape of a book, that can be used as a watch case, and can be slipped into the bookcase.

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11 I don’t think I’ve ever experienced a National Football League preseason with so much con troversy and so many questions. We can start with the New York Jets. Will their new quar terback, Aaron Rodgers, perform as well as he did when he was quarterback for the The running back for the New decided if he’ll sign a contract for a He could just sit out the season. Then, there’s our quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa of the Miami Dol phins. Can he carry a team for an entire season? All questions that will be an swered soon enough. I Senate sub committee meeting on the owner ship of professional golf. The Saudis’ Public Investment That’s what came out of the whole “tell the truth and nothing but the are talking about merging and that’s all that is happening, talking. If they join, the Saudis will pay $1 billion to make the new golf charge. That’s what happens when you have an unlimited amount of cash. You can buy whatever you want, but you still can’t run it. If that happens. This brings up the next possi bilities. If the Saudis can buy a con trolling interest in golf, what about the NHL, the NBA, the NFL? Money talks. If you have enough of it, can you buy whatever you want? Some day, will the Saudis own all of our sports? It’s a frightening thought, isn’t it? Nothing came out of the subcommittee meeting. It would have been an excellent place for to make a grand entrance from his illness to once again take charge of replacements — Jimmy Dunne, the SPORTS & MORE RALPH MORROWNFL CONTROVERSIES CONTINUE; GOLF SUB COMMITTEE SAYS LITTLE and Ron Price, the chief operating would happen without the players’ approval. The subcommittee hearing included several speakers and is chaired by Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal. The vice chairman is Republican Sen. Ron Johnson. The Republicans were against said so. Sen. Rand Paul, a Republi can from Kentucky, said he didn’t think the Senate should be involved in the game of golf, and that he saw illegitimacy in discussing it. Blumenthal pointed out that Tiger Woods turned down millions that were offered for him to join He later said that he thought the Saudis would spend $3 billion a year on a new agreement. Sen. Roger Marshall, a Re publican, asked who’s losing on the merger. Dunne said only the lawyers would lose. “They took our players,” said along.” Dunne also pointed out that the two sides had only agreed to get an agreement; that there was no merger already in place. Sen. Josh Hawley, a Republican, involvement with China, but got no takers. Sen. Tom Carper, a Democrat, said he was concerned that Saudi Arabia would hide its record on hu And so it went on. Lots of ques tions, very few answers. Junior, Marathon Football Marathon’s lineman to linebacker this season and has put forth the maximum effort to make this transition. He has not missed a single workout session in the weight room and has attended multiple specialty camps to hone his skills. According to head coach Sean McDonald, the rising junior “has embraced his role as a leader, and his work ethic sets a positive example for the rest of the team.” For his constant forward progress and relent less dedication to becoming better and making his of the Week. BRAULIO GARCIA “Braulio has really dedicated himself this summer to be the best football player he can be.”

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12 KEYS WEEKLY By: Tracy and Sean McDonald BELLA MARCHIANO Senior, Key West Attacker/Midfielder Senior captain Bella Marchiano has been a staple of the Conchs’ team for the past four years. This turnovers. Key West coach Marisa force on the field, explaining, “She time, humbly goes to goal and equally looks for teammates to pass to. She is the first to the field and the last to leave.” Marchiano is not quite finished. She will play next year at Palm Beach Atlantic player in school history to take her game to the next level. MVPKey West had a breakout sea son this year, amassing a re cord of 11 wins and just three their second consecutive district title and made a run into regionals. Though they lose seven seniors, they return their top scorer, goalkeeper, and one of their top ground ball winners, making a third championship well within reason. Coral Shores ended its season with action. The Lady ‘Canes graduate five seniors this season, leaving some spots to fill on their roster, but with several key players returning, they should be From all of us at the Keys Weekly, THE 2023 KEYS WEEKLY ALL-KEYS GIRLS LACROSSE TEAM

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13 COURTNEY GRABUS Sophomore, Key West Goalkeeper didn’t leave the field for a single minute of play this season, amass her position with aggressive play, ability to shoulder the pressure of the position and complete fearless keeper, “We couldn't have been as successful as we were these past two seasons without her!” KEYS WEEKLY By: Tracy and Sean McDonald ELLA BAXTER Junior, Key West Attacker/Midfielder The Conchs’ captain became the first player in school history to copuzzi noted her appreciation for the intensity Baxter brings to the game, saying, “Ella has a fierce fire in her when she steps onto the lacrosse field.” MARIA CHANEY Freshman, Key West Attacker Freshman phenom Maria Chaney scored 37 goals and added six assists this season. She caused 14 turnovers, grabbed 31 ground balls and won four draw controls. The lefty also has speed and agility making her versatile anywhere on in her young attacker, saying, “Ma ria is destined for greatness and we look forward to watching her thrive and explode over the next three years.” AMELIA PERCHALSKI Senior, Coral Shores Midfielder Senior midfielder Amelia Perchal added seven assists. Described by her coach as “very versatile in her ground balls to her stats. Coach Alex Pike praised her natural com petitiveness and talent, adding that she “leads by example, is a friend to all, and always gives wonderful advice to younger players.” EMILY MURPHY Senior, Coral Shores Goalkeeper Emily Murphy led the Hurricanes’ defense in goal this season, positive attitude and willingness to boost her teammates added an other dimension to her play. “She is always communicating with the defense and makes sure that por tion of the field works as a unit,” Pike said of her senior keeper, add ing that she “treats the team like a family and always tries to elevate her teammates in all aspects, at titude and skill wise.” LEYLA OCHOA Junior, Coral Shores Attacker assisted another 14 this season. ground balls and led her team by example. “Leyla is the first player at practice and almost always the last one to leave.” said Pike, adding about the junior captain, “I could always hear her giving younger/ less experienced players advice or a helping hand.” MAKAYLA HANN Junior, Coral Shores Defense Hann held down the ’Canes balls and managed to score two goals and assist on two more. The junior is described by Pike as an “overall incredible athlete and competitor” who “pushes everyone to do the best they can.”

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14 JUDGE EDWIN SCALES TO SERVE AS CHIEF JUDGE OF 3RD DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL HE IS FIRST MONROE COUNTY ATTORNEY EVER APPOINTED TO THE COURTThe judges of the Third Dis trict Court of Appeal have unanimously elected Edwin A. Scales III to serve as chief In that capacity, Scales will serve on the District Court of Ap peal Budget Commission advis ing the chief justice of Florida on statewide budgeting matters. In addition, Scales will continue serv ing as a member of Florida’s Judicial Management Council, the strategic planning committee for Florida’s judicial branch, and as chair of the Legislative Committee of the Florida Conference of District Court of Appeal judges. Scales was appointed to the Monroe County attorney ever ap pointed to the court. Before his ap pointment, Scales was a sole prac titioner in Key West, and served as the general counsel to the Florida Citrus Commission, vice chair of the Florida Commission on Ethics and chair of the Florida Keys Commu nity College board of trustees. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANTS $3,000 TO SUGARLOAF SCHOOLMONEY USED TO PLANT SHADE TREES ON CAMPUSThe Community Foundation of the Florida Keys’ Lower Keys Advisory Council has awarded $3,000 to help fund the Positive Behavioral program at Sugarloaf School. The program serves over 500 students from age four through eighth grade, living from Big Coppitt to Big Pine Key. “Since we began enforc ing these expectations, we have seen an outstanding increase in positive behavioral referrals and a significant decrease in discipline referrals,” said Monroe County Schools Superintendent Theresa Axford. She said the program was developed locally by working with teachers, students, parents and school staff. The Community Foundation grant will fund incentives like ice cream socials and small rewards for students who demonstrate that they are safe, responsible, respect ful, ready to learn and empowered. The grant was made possible by donors to the Community Foun dation’s Lower Keys Future Fund. Contributions to the Lower Keys Future Fund are currently being Community Foundation and grants are available for critical needs on an ongoing basis. More information is at cffk.org/lowerkeys. July 18-23 writers, anglers and fans of the late au thor’s work gather in Key West for the annual Hemingway Days celebration. Events include the legendary Heming “Running of the Bulls,” presentations, prose and poetry readings, a com and paddleboard race, a street fair Saturday, July 22 • Hemingway Days Sunset 5k and Paddleboard Race. Registration is from 3 to 7 p.m. outside Key West’s South ernmost Beach Resort, 1405 Duval St. Online registration is available at keywesthalfmarathon.com. July 26 -27 cause of its short duration, the state Thursday night. Regular lobster season and continues through March 31. Thursday, Aug. 1 • The Monroe County Sheriff’s Of fice and law enforcement, military,and community partners will host National and Lower Keys. All events feature food, refreshments and a chance to meet neighbors, members of the Sheriff’s Office, police departments, firefighters and military personnel. All Key Largo Community Park, Founders Park in Islamorada, the Sheriff’s Office Aviation Hangar at the Florida Keys Marathon International Airport and at Bayview Park in Key West. Aug. 9-13 • Tropical Heat is the hottest an male themed parties, clothing optional events, and adult entertainment prom Aug. 31Sept. 4 Key West BrewFest has grown to be the largest event put on by Key tival includes beer pairing dinners, pool parties, and other activities around town, culminating with the signature tasting event at Southernmost Beach SAVE THE DATE

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18 A BIRD REPORT FROM THE SECOND WEEK OF THE TOUR DE FRANCE I’ve spent a lot of time watching the Tour de France over the last few weeks, and am sad to re port there hasn’t been a lot of bird action this year. Mid way through the first week there were a few minutes of footage of some kind of treetop heron rookery, shot from a helicopter. I believe the birds were great egrets, but it was difficult to get a sense of scale from that dis tance, so it was also possible they were little egrets. This is not to say the tour has been completely devoid of wildlife. On stage 11, a red deer came out of nowhere, sprinted across a mown hay field, leaped across the road about 100 yards in front of the on through a hedge on the far side of the road, and kept going full tilt through another mown hay field. If it had happened a few seconds lat er, it could have been rough for both the deer and the riders. But man, could that deer run. Other, pened in the race, though. The dominant rider typically becomes clear in the first week, especially after the first seri ous mountain climb. That’s when all the pre tenders and wannabes crack, or at least show some weakness. And that’s been the case from third place on down this year. As of July 17, which is a very large time gap to overcome. But year. Pogacar won two years before that. It rider, and probably win this year, especially after Pogacar cracked climbing the Col de Marie But since then, Pogacar has been chopping at lead. Both riders, and both their teams, have been making massive efforts to crack the other one, but they are still as close to tied as they can get. I have no idea what is going to happen. Which is kind of fun. MARK HEDDENThat’s the main show, but as always with the tour, it’s the subplots that I really love. Two of this year’s best subplots have been a bit sentimental, as it’s the last tour for some of the peloton’s more famous riders. First is the Slovak Peter Sagan, who I still think of as the slightly crazy newcomer, though he is now 33. He’s a sprinter, and at his peak, he found un expected, seemingly uncharted routes through the peloton during bunch sprints that can hit up to 40 mph. He won the green sprinters jersey in the Tour de France seven times. It’s his goofiness that has made him so fun, though. He’s famous for such things as winning the Slovak amateur championship on a depart ment store bike he borrowed from his sister, because he accidentally sold his own bike. In interviews he would do things like play with the height of his chair, to the point where his chin was almost resting on the desk. He would ride parts of the Alps wheelies up because he wasn’t going to win that day, anyhow. And the crowds loved it. The careers of great sprinters tend to fol good, they’re really good, they’re unbeatable for a while, they’re really good, they’re pretty good, then they stop winning. They never re ally return to greatness. And it’s been that way for Sagan. At 33 he’s certainly not the oldest guy in the pack, but he just seems done with it, at least road cycling. He says the thing he really wants to do now is race mountain bikes. He’s vied for sprints a little bit this year, but he seems to be more about taking a victory lap. Which he’s earned. Mark rider slated to retire. He’s from the Isle of Man and is known as the Manx Missile for his explosive speed. He came in as a brash young firebrand, a fountain of arrogance and accel late commentator Paul Sherwin referred to it as tion for mercilessly tussling with other riders, sometimes bumping them into the barriers or causing them to go down hard on the pave speed collision with Peter Sagan, who was then ejected from the tour (though a lot of people Over the years Cavendish has evolved, softened as a personality, becoming a beloved career seemed in its twilight, on the far side of the bell curve, he ended up winning four stages in the tour, tying Eddy Merckx (the greatest despite riding well, his team left him off the tour roster and told him they weren’t renewing his contract. For before it started, was a free agent briefly, and Qazaqstan team. He was in the mix on stages three and four, finishing sixth and fifth in the sprints. On stage seven he sprinted faster than any a skipping chain. But he was poorly placed in the bunch and finished second. And then on stage eight, he went down in a small crash with a teammate in the peloton. As soon as the cameras were on him you knew, by the way he held his arm, that he’d broken his collarbone. His tour was done. He was barely holding it together as they loaded him into the van. Alexander qstan team’s general manager, said that if Cav endish wanted to, he’d love to have him back had enough. But man, I hope he comes back for one more season.

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19 MILITARY MATTERSMONTHLY REPORT FROM KEY WEST’S MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEEMilitary personnel turnover is in full swing as we move through the summer. Recent changes in Cutter Kathleen Moore and Aids to Naval Air Station Key West welcomed new Command Mas Sector Key West welcomed new Deputy Commander, Cmdr. Stan Fields and Command Master Chief Eric Silvoy. SHIP MEETING We were honored to have Capt. Beth Regoli, commander of NAS Key West, update our mem bers on NASKW’s mission and challenges. A native of San Jose, California, Regoli graduated from with a degree in economics. She went on to get a master’s degree in of San Diego and another master’s in national security and strategic studies at the Naval War College. Her operational tours included flying with the “Fighting Marlins” of bey Island, Washington; serving as Flag Lieutenant for Commander, a department head tour with the “Old Buzzards” of Special Projects ville, Florida which she particularly enjoyed while working with classi Eagles” squadron, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Her ashore assignments included instructor duty with the “Boomers” of Training Squadron which she noted as one of her most rewarding experiences; serv Washington, D.C. Finally, prior to her tour as commanding officer NAS Key West, she served as bat talion officer and sexual assault prevention and response program manager at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Regoli is a career naval aviator, having accumulated over 4,300 flight hours while achieving many personal decorations including Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, and Air Medal (six She described the Key West tactical air combat training range unencumbered airspace, her Search and Rescue mission, Port Operations and Special Operations support to the Navy’s SEAL Teams, Marines Special Operations units, FBI unit training, as well as the Army’s Special Forces. She referred to Team Key West being approxi mately 5,500 personnel including civilians, as well as contractors and family members. She discussed ongoing proj ects including Boca Chica Field Air Traffic Control tower work, the significant rework required to com plete the new transient quarters, “Fly Navy II” at Trumbo Point an nex, bachelor quarters demolition and rehabilitation, a new military working dog kennel located away from the jet noise, repairs to Trumbo Point Annex swimming pool and the ongoing environmen tal issues delaying construction of the new aircraft hangar being built at Boca Chica. Regoli also shared challenges within the community about work force housing and the associated difficulty in hiring and retaining personnel. Her briefing was well received, and she fielded several questions from the membership.

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20 S well north of 100 degrees, with nearshore waters that feel more like jacuzzis, aren’t the only ones issuing a cry for Coral bleaching is a phenomenon that occurs when polyps under stress from a variety of factors, including heat, expel the their color and provide energy for the coral in a symbiotic relationship. Though bleached corals may survive for short periods of days cells, without the photosynthetic byproducts that provide the corals with the majority of their energy, they largely lose their ability to feed themselves and protect against other stressors, significantly upping their mortal ity if stressors continue over a prolonged period. With bleaching commonly seen in Keys coral species when water temperatures reach a consistent 30.5 degrees Celsius degree of the phenomenon has become relatively common, in limited quantities, dur Florida Keys waters from Alert Level 1 to bleaching heat stress for the months of July through October. And as several restoration practitioners diving the reefs every day have reported, the effects are already visible. “We have already observed severe at Sombrero Reef and eastern Dry Rocks, and other practitioners have reported mild bleaching and disease at Looe Key,” said manager for Coral Restoration Foundation. “The fact that we are getting this already, and there are no storms on the horizon, is terrifying,” added Kylie Smith, vice president tion and conservation organization. While shallow nearshore waters already feel like a tures. “Last year we started to see paling and some partial bleaching, but it wasn’t until September,” she said. “Hurricane Ian came at the end of September and knocked the tem peratures down, and bleaching subsided.” ALEX RICKERT alex@keysweekly.comA BLEACHY OUTLOOKReef restoration practitioners brace for brutal warmwater impacts to Keys corals Mote president and CEO Michael Crosby went a step further. Speaking with the stress and resulting bleaching “absolutely one of the single most challenging threats that there are to the continued survival of reefs around the world.” PUMPING THE BRAKES With more than a dozen organizations and agencies heavily involved in reef resto ration and protection via coral outplanting throughout the Florida Keys National Marine tures are, in some cases, challenging practi tioners to strike a balance between survivor ship and outplanting quotas that form the basis for critical grant funding. Some have already chosen to impose a temporary voluntary moratorium on out planting activities, as representatives for firmed. “We’re hoping that granting agencies and stakeholders are going to understand that this is the best course of action for the corals and for our ultimate goals, which operations manager Kevin Macaulay told the Weekly. “Putting all these beautiful corals we’ve spent a year and a half growing out on the reef right now, just to watch them die, is not the answer.” Speaking to the Weekly on July 17, FKNMS superintendent Sarah Fangman said the sanctuary has yet to issue a complete

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Practi tioners could ask for, and receive, per mission to continue with the intention not of just planting corals, but for the purpose of understanding.” As native coral species, seven of which are endangered, continue to stare down such a strong threat, one piece of the preservation and restora Sarasota facility, and another at The Reef Institute in West Palm Beach. coral recovery coordinator for the Na tional Marine Fisheries Service. Tasked with overseeing the recovery of iconic endangered species like elkhorn and staghorn corals, she outlined the goal of what Fangman called a “Noah’s Ark” for about 150 and 300 unique remain ing genotypes of elkhorn and staghorn coral, respectively. “To prevent the full loss of the very few remaining unique individuals that we have across the two species ing two fragments from each unique individual,” she said. “Each of those facilities will have a full complement of all of the living elkhorn and staghorn coral that we have in Florida, in case things get really bad as they’re pre dicted to in the wild.” The process is similar to collection efforts initiated by the state and NOAA of stony coral tissue loss disease based zoos and aquariums throughout the country. As Moore pointed out, the “good news and bad news” is that “we already had that done prior to this heat wave, so we didn’t have to focus on those species.” “We’re fortunate in this commu nity that it’s always all hands on deck when we have these types of situa tions,” she added, noting the contri butions of partners like the Florida Aquarium, Mote, CRF, Reef Renewal, work of federal employees. “When the need arises, they drop everything and respond. All these institutions deserve an amazing amount of credit in making this successful.” As critical reef species face con stant attacks from human impacts, induced bleaching, continued work by all involved to identify, and aid in the reproduction of, resilient geno types remains a perpetual item atop researchers’ wish lists. Crosby told the Weekly he feels confident in Mote’s genotypes of native species. Macaulay echoed Crosby’s senti ments. “Everybody is focused now on trying to learn from this event,” he said. “We believe that the corals of tomorrow don’t exist today. If one or two corals make it through this event unbleached, those are the ones we’re going to work with in the future.” And while existing gene banks are part of the picture as an important fail safe, Fangman also stressed a need to create a “deeper toolbox” for practitio ners to adapt to varying yearly threats. “We’re starting to try to figure out what that would look like,” she said. “Is it shading? Is it moving certain nursery stock out into deeper, cooler water? All of them are complex, but we need to start piloting those so we can un derstand what else we can do besides wring our hands and watch.” BECOME PART OF THE SOLUTION The Florida Keys’ BleachWatch rier Reef’s BleachWatch, is a team of trained recreational, commercial and scientific divers who help monitor and report on conditions at the reefs. After each visit to the reef, the divers complete a data form, either printed or online, and send it to the Bleach org/bleachwatch for more information ing workshops are expected to be announced soon at Mote and in the Jim McCarthy contributed to this report.

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24 MORE THAN 500K VOTES CAST IN THE BUBBASKEY WEST PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD WINNERS TO BE REVEALED JULY 22O Annual Key West People’s Choice Awards, which occurred over a span of roughly four weeks. According to the data, over 30,000 individual voters were re sponsible for the cumulative total. And based on emails and other credentials, over half of the voters were new to the contest. And while half of the total votes came from the state of Florida, the Bubbas proved continent on the globe, outside of Antarctica, The northernmost votes were cast near Kalajoki, Sweden and the southernmost votes were submitted from Heywood, Australia. most heavily concentrated area of votes, with Some of the more remote areas of the news Bay, Alaska, Rollag, Norway, one vote off a Pacific island of Japan, Medan, Indonesia and Ribeirao, Brazil. BRITT MYERS britt@keysweekly.com

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25 As for the Keys Weekly, we already feel like winners, as the participation for the Bub bas has grown every year of the contest’s And while the Keys Weekly does not share or use any voter information for purposes outside of the contest, we do offer free, daily news to their inboxes, making the Weekly Blast the largest daily news feed in the Keys with over 30,000 subscribers. Most of all, we remain humbled to serve Key West and the Florida Keys, while provid ing free print and digital news from the only locally owned source of news media across all of Monroe County. Here’s to another great 10 years of The Bubbas.

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26 The staff at the Keys Weekly welcome our visitors and residents alike to enjoy a safe here in the islands. With that being of misconceptions about what’s legal and what’s not when it comes to secur ing a harvest that’ll make your friends covered. YOUR LIMIT The bag limit is six lobsters per AC carrying eight people catching a tan on the bow while two divers do all the once the limit is reached, it’s illegal to offload your catch and head back out. is still against the law. DIVE FLAG DILEMMAS When the Keys’ reefs and gulfside holes turn into marine parking lots, it’s crucial to proceed with extreme cau tion. Assign extra lookouts, especially should be avoided whenever possible need to traverse these areas. While it’s not illegal to approach, vessels must slow to IDLE SPEED when closer than the distances listed above to a dive flag. Dive flags are required whenever divers or snorkelers are in the water, boat gets underway. IF THE GAUGE FITS, TOSS IT (THE LOBSTER, THAT IS) Spiny lobster must have a mini mum carapace length greater than 3 inches, and the measurement must take place in the water. The carapace is measured beginning at the for ward edge between the rostral horns, excluding soft tissue and proceeding along the middle to the rear edge of the carapace. If a lobster gauge can recreationally harvested lobster must remain in whole condition while at sea. STAY Most Keys cities have invoked lobster hunters away from private property. In the following areas, there is no diving or snorkeling within 300 feet of enhanced residential or com private canal, or any public or private marina. In Islamorada, Key West and un incorporated Monroe County, the rule applies during the three days prior to the entirety of the sport season (July thon, the rule only applies during sport season, and in Key Colony Beach, it applies from the four days preceding sport season through 10 days after the opening of regular season. The city of Layton has a prohibition on harvesting lobster any time from waters within city limits. The exception to this rule is if divers and snorkelers are on the shoreline of their own private prop erty. THE OTHER DETAILS lobster must be released unharmed. or possessing tails with eggs removed, is prohibited. etrate or crush the shell of the lobster, including spearing, is prohibited. • Possession of bully nets or hoop nets is prohibited in Everglades Nation al Park. • Recreational harvesters can pur chase the required Florida saltwater at gooutdoorsflorida.com or by calling • It is a felony to molest, damage or take lobster from commercial traps in state or federal waters. • It is illegal to intentionally create “artificial habitat” for lobsters using items like cement blocks, pipes and other debris. • Recreational trapping is prohib ited. THE SEASONS last consecutive Wednesday and a.m. on day one and ending at mid night on day two. Bullynetting is per diving is not. March 31 GO THERE Many areas are pro tected by a special set of rules. Know where you’re going before you head out. Don’t lobster in these Sanctuary Preservation Areas (SPAs) • Alligator Reef • Carysfort Reef • Cheeca Rocks • Conch Reef • Davis Reef • Elbow Reef • French Reef • Hen and Chickens • Key Largo Dry Rocks • Molasses Reef Middle Keys • Coffins Patch • Sombrero Key Lower Keys • Eastern Dry Rocks • Looe Key • Newfound Harbor • Sand Key • Rock Key Ecological Reserves • Western Sambo • Dry Tortugas Special-Use Research Only Areas (No entry) • Conch Reef • Tennessee Reef • Looe Key Patch Reef • Eastern Sambo Other Closed Areas (Year-Round) • Everglades National Park • Dry Tortugas National Park • Biscayne Bay Card Sound Spiny Lobster Sanctuary • City of Layton • Artificial habitats in state waters Other Prohibitions (Seasonal) John Pennekamp State Park, Key Largo (during Diving at night (during THE LOBSTER LOWDOWN

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28 OFF THE ROCKThis is the time of year that many musicians tend to get off the rock for a bit and play music as far away as they dare to drive. In the words of Bilbo Baggins, “It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door.” But for many musicians, traveling and playing your music is a mixture of passion, art and folklore with a touch of rite of passage. I found myself playing a little music along the St. Lawrence River, at the home of the Amster dam family, former owners of the Curry Mansion, and big support ers of art and music in Key West. I was collaborating with long time Key West troubadour and sey, who was in the middle of a solo tour through the Midwest includes several traditional bar gigs, a fair portion of his nights are spent playing house concerts he lined up. A house concert is just what the name implies — someone with a house pays the musicians to do a concert and their friends come and enjoy. The equipment is supplied by the musician as is, on most occasions, the respon sibility of lodging. This method attitude. “This is the year of travel for me; also I’m building a fan base, meeting new people, getting my records and songs heard. These grass roots house concerts are absolutely the way to do that.” One of the interesting aspects of playing off the island is re moving yourself from routines. home and have steady gigs, you find you fall into a routine. In Key West, it’s an easy commute. Like when I finish on Tuesday, I stop at Chico’s and bring home dinner. It’s kind of a tradition.” Having disconnected from routine, invested in yourself and entertaining hotel television, an artist can be inspired to create from a fresh perspective. Inspiration on the road can also come from the feeling of facing the unknown. Every day is a different place with a different crowd, a different staff, owners and a different stage. The only constant is you and your ability to entertain. “It feels like a brand said. “The tricky part is every re gion of the country definitely has different musical tastes, so if you have enough material, you can become a chameleon of sorts.” This life isn’t for everyone. The long hours driving, question able dietary choices, being away from loved ones, lonely hotel rooms with the aforementioned crappy television. But, when you’re out there by yourself, or with your friends, you feel like a pirate, captain of your own something, spreading your art to the world, creating the way you were meant to, sharing it like you need to, living a full life. There is a feeling that is hard to describe, but easy to imagine. Someone should write a song about it. RAY WEST Staff from your Monroe County Public Library recommend some of their favorites from the collection. “Remarkably Bright Loneliness is the soul of “Remarkably Bright Crea tures.” Tova wears the years of isolation in her gait, her sigh, her shoulder fall. Eyes blank, nearly blind, from the constant search ing for ... him. Marcellus, the lonely “exhibit” who, through glass and water, recognizes the isolation in Tova. Then a fateful touch, tentacle and hand, lifts the fog of loneliness for both, taking them down a path of connection, caring, purpose and allegory of the desire to supplant loneliness with connection. I dare you to not fall in love with them both. This is available as a Monroe County Library system. You can request books online by logging in to www. estuff.keyslibraries.org. If you don’t have a card, you can visit your local branch or register on line to get one. Questions? info@ keyslibraries.org Amy Skerly, library assistant, Key West branch Lynwood R. Silar, age Key, Florida, passed is survived by his loving and devoted wife Tammy and her family, sister RoJean, two children Michael and Jennifer grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and countless friends. Lyn grew up in Wrights ville, Pennsylvania, where he attended Eastern High School and had a successful sheet metal business in Hellam, Pennsylvania before relo cating to Summerland Key, where he owned and oper ated Fabricators Inc. on Big Pine Key. He loved fishing, par ticipating in the Ocean City White Marlin Open in Ocean City, Maryland, and showing friends and family the beauty of the Florida Keys from his boat. Lyn was a loving and devoted husband, father and friend. He made everyone who knew him laugh and smile with his boundless energy and love of music and dancing. Lyn was preceded in death by his parents Freeman and Ethelene Silar, and his Our family is grateful to know that Lynwood is finally at peace in the arms of our Lord. A celebration of life will be planned and will be shared with family and friends once arrangements are complete. SHELF HELP OBITUARY LYNWOOD R. SILAR

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31 AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION HONORS LOWER KEYS MEDICAL CENTERLOCAL HOSPITAL RECOGNIZED FOR PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY STROKE CARELower Keys Medical Center has received the American Heart Asso quality achievement award for its commitment to ensur ing stroke patients receive the most appropriate treat ment according to nationally guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause occurs when a blood ves sel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs, so brain cells die. Early stroke detection and treatment are key to improving survival, minimizing disabil ity and accelerating recovery times. puts the expertise of the Ameri can Heart Association and American Stroke Association to work for hospitals nation wide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest program for improving stroke care by promoting consistent adherence to these guidelines, term effects of a stroke and even prevent death. “Lower Keys Medical Cen ter is committed to improving patient care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines,” for our teams to put proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis, which studies show can help patients recover better. The end goal is to ensure more people in the lower Keys and Key West can experience longer, healthier lives.” Each year, program par ticipants qualify for the award by demonstrating how their organization has committed to providing quality care for stroke patients. In addition to following treatment guidelines, pants educate patients to help them manage their health and recovery at home. “We are incredibly pleased to recognize Lower Keys Medi cal Center for its commitment to caring for patients with stroke,” said Dr. Steven Messe, volunteer chairperson of the American Heart Association Stroke System of Care Advisory ogy and director of fellowships of neurology at the Hospital of improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions and health care systems, families and communities.”

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35 r fntbbn nbn bnn NEWSPAPERS BLACK CROWES ARE COMING TO KEY WEST OCT. 19TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR LOCALS ON JULY 20 The Black Crowes are coming to the Coffee Butler Amphitheater for a show on Thursday, Tickets go on sale Friday, locals are available on Thurs p.m. The local presale code is stamp.com. were lamenting the death of rock, as cheesy pop and hair metal dominated the charts, Atlanta’s Black Crowes gave the kick in the ass with “Shake Your Money Maker.” Fueled by singles “Jeal ous Again,” “Twice As Hard,” “She Talks To Angels” and the Redding’s “Hard To Handle,” the band immediately took the rock world by storm, top ping Rolling Stone’s “Best New American Band Readers Poll” went on to release eight studio and four live albums, selling in the tens of millions along the way; they sold out shows around the world; had legend ary guitarist Jimmy Page join as a member; got kicked off a tour with ZZ Top for insulting the sponsor; got screwed by bad record deals; got married and divorced and fought among themselves and against the rest of the world. In other words, they’ve done everything a legendary rock group should do. Don’t miss your chance to see The Black Crowes at Key West Amphitheater. Doors starts at 7 p.m. Tickets available at thekeywestamp.com.

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36 TAKE ME HOME?FIND A FRIEND AT THE FLORIDA KEYS SPCA The Keys Weekly family loves animals as much as our friends at the Florida Keys SPCA do, and we’re hon ored each week to showcase some “furever” friends that are ready, waiting and available for adop tion at the organization’s Key West campus. From pigs, hamsters, rabbits, reptiles and birds, the perfect addition to your family is waiting for you. The SPCA’s knowledgeable staff will help with advice and care tips while working to ensure a good fit between each pet and its people. The gram also provides special assis tance with vet bills and medications that require a little extra TLC. Check these pages each week for just a few of the animals wait ing for a home and see them all at fkspca.org. HELP KEEP KEY WEST CLEANJOIN A 1 HOUR CLEANUP FRIDAY MORNINGSOne hour a week makes a huge difference, and vol unteers are welcome every Friday and some Saturday Key West Ploggers clean up a desig nated area of the island. hand sanitizer and a parking pass are provided to all volunteers. A troubling number of cigarette butts and plastic bags have been in cluded in recent hauls. Please remem ber your reusable bags when shopping so we can keep the plastic off the streets, parking lots and, most impor tantly, out of the water. And dispose of cigarette butts in any receptacle rather than the street or sidewalk, as from there, they easily end up in the ocean. The city of Key West and its resi dents ask everyone to do their part to help keep Key West beautiful. With simple steps like making sure you bag your trash before putting it in your Waste Management trash cans or Dumpsters, and making sure the lids on Dumpsters are closed, will keep a lot of trash from blowing into the streets. Call Waste Management at left on the city right of way. Please pick up around your home or apartment complex. Every piece of trash picked up is one less that may end up in the ocean that surrounds and sustains our island community. It is not just the large items you can see easily when you are walking, but the smaller items such as bottle caps and cigarette butts that are collected by the volunteers that make the biggest difference. It takes committed community involvement to keep Key West beauti ful and we are making progress with every cleanup event and every spot that’s adopted. Call Dorian Patton at business, nonprofit or club can help. Join a Friday morning cleanup from 8 to 9 a.m. Southard and Whitehead streets hosted by Courthouse Deli & Whit’s Custard ginia streets. Meet at the corner.

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37 Transportation improve ments played a vital role in the development of Monroe County in general and the Florida Keys in particular. One of the first improvements was to the ship ping lanes as lighthouses were erected to mark the Florida Reef. Next, the ships navigat ing the dangerous passage stopped relying solely on the mercy of the elements and switched to the more reliable catalyst of steam. Charts, too, improved and better marked the coral reefs, shoals and passes that can prove tricky to navigate with the modern use When connecting with the outside world, pioneer families up and down the archipelago relied on ships to deliver goods and services like food staples, ice, mail, coffee, family and friends. Because natural deep harbors are few and far be tween along the island chain, communities relied on long piers that stretched out into the deeper, more navigable waters to dock their vessels. And then, Henry Flagler and his Florida East Coast Railway announced plans to deliver the railroad to Key West and changed everything. ISLAND LINKSA TRANSPORTATION EVOLUTION IN THE KEYS BRAD BERTELLIHISTORY OF THE FLORIDA KEYS story. Islamorada was actually developed by one of Flagler’s engineers, William J. Krome. Krome rada for his town site. According to Isabelle Krome, his wife, “I was not a member of the family at that time and had no part in the selecting of the name, but Mr. Krome told me that it was derived from the Span ish ‘isla’ and ‘morada,’ meaning home.” The train was not the only conduit built to connect Key West to the mainland. State Road 4A, the first version of the Overseas Highway, was also on the horizon. When it opened to public complete. The problematic road stopped at the end of Lower Matecumbe Key and picked back up again 40 miles away at No Name Key. per Keys, the trip to the Lower Keys proved incon plans were made to eliminate the ferry by building a series of solid automobile bridges that would parallel the railroad in the hopes of attracting more traffic to Key West. Hundreds of World War I in work camps, to begin bridge construction. While hurricanes have affected the land incorporated within Monroe County for more than It is remembered as the Labor Day Hurricane, a Category 5 storm that resulted in the loss of as many as 500 lives that included residents, visitors and World War I veterans. train ran along the Key West Extension of Henry Flagler’s Florida East Coast Railway as the killer hurricane tore up and twisted 40 miles of railroad tracks. The new, improved highway, the Overseas passage crossed many of the same bridges built for Flagler’s train that had been refitted to accom modate automobile traffic. When the new road opened, it was a toll road, with booths at Lower Matecumbe and Big Pine keys. With improved access to the island chain, a new industry began to develop along the island When it was done, the railroad did more than the mainland; it altered the culture of the Keys. No longer were isolated island communities reliant on the whims of weather and tide to connect to the convenience and a regimented delivery system for food staples, mail and visitors. It also drew island residents away from the islands’ edges and closer to the train depots. While Flagler rode his train down the island Miami and Knights Key. At the tip of Marathon and right before the Seven Mile Bridge, Knights Key served as the temporary terminus of the line Several railroad “towns” sprang up along the Islamorada and Marathon. There are many stories told about the origin of the name Marathon. Ac Railway’s president, Joseph R. Parrott, credited the American poet Witter Bynner for the choice. Parrott invited Bynner down to the Keys to “plot stations for the railroad.” ten by the Romantic poet Lord Byron, who penned look on Marathon — And Marathon looks on the sea. ...” chose the name Marathon. The name Islamorada has a storied history, too. Local lore suggests Islamorada was discov Matecumbe Key (and presumably the surround

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38 USHERING IN ‘THE MODERN ERA OF CONSERVATION’SUBMARINES JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST INVASIVE LIONFISHFlorida is a poster child for invasive species, and lionfish are among our most famous and destructive new neighbors. They’re endlessly hungry, easily adaptable to differ ent marine environments and prolific reproduc ers. And they’re causing great harm to our local economy. “Lionfish are voracious predators and op portunistic,” Allie Candelmo, conservation science manager and resident lionfish expert for Reef En Weekly. “They consume a lot of prey throughout the day and evening, which has led to dramatic declines in biodiversity and abundance of native populations when left unchecked.” NOAA estimated that a single lionfish on a coral reef reduced recruitment of native fish by devour is also the favored food of snappers, groupers and other commercially and recreation ally important native fish species, the dominance of lionfish often coincides with the decline of other valuable fish species. Moreover, when lionfish eat herbivores that clear the algae from coral reefs, algal growth goes unchecked and can smother corals. So, what can we do? In the Keys, REEF hosts its Lionfish Derbies, which are a proven population control method. However, lionfish go deeper than Candelmo. Enter submarines. Lionfish Central is a nonprofit dedicated to solutions to fight the world’s lionfish invasion. Now, it’s also bringing a submarine to the table. a lionfish nonprofit, and they say, ‘That’s cute.’ But, when the submarine came to town, people were calling me out of the blue and saying, ‘So, tell me about your submarine!’” She’s cute, compact and yellow. Her name is 300 feet, though her next upgrades will increase aim and an automated spear to catch and hunt TIFFANY DUONG www.keysweekly.com ing session at Sea Base in Big Pine Key, which was attended by folks from as far away as Hawaii and Qatar. Orlando high school student Blaine Miller was one of the attendees hoping to become a Cassell have created encouraging and motivating because it provides such an “outside the box” and “fresh” solution to the invasive species problem. The two Scotts emphasize the accessibility of their system. The entire thing can be built for $70,000. Its daily operational cost ranges between $150 to $300, which is way less than a commercial fishing vessel and equivalent to the cost of one or two divers’ day trips. “We’ve done the R&D, and we have the blue similar subs that launch off research vessels, the Scotts’ sub is trailerable with a regular car and launchable on a normal boat ramp. This cuts down on logistical and accessibility challenges and insurance costs. estimated depth of 3,500 meters. “By staying at 300 feet there is less stress on the sub,” he said. “Carefully checking and monitor ing the sub before, during and after the dive helps the crew maintain a safety protocol that helps decide what the sub needs each time. “The sub can go to 500 feet but for safety is because in the event of an emergency you could find some tech divers that could reach that level for up to a few minutes to survey and make crew, etc.” The benefits go beyond lionfish population nobody knows what’s deep. There could be lion fish or ghostnets, new species or no species. With erything it sees in high quality video, they can help answer some of these questions and help map underwater places that have never been explored. The Scotts want to teach people around the world how to build and operate their own subma rines to hunt lionfish and contribute to science. “What’s cool is if we can catch enough lionfish to sell it to local restaurants. Then, there’s money to removing lionfish and helping the reef; selling to has existing outlets that want the filets and others who will take the skins to make leather and the venomous spines for jewelry. The ability to use the whole animal in this way really excites him. At the end of the training, Miller concluded, “This is using modern technology to come up with modern solutions. As a young person, it’s encour aging to see people developing new technologies and putting them to use. Hopefully, when myself and others join the workforce, we’ll improve on these. They’re creating the groundwork for the modern era of conservation.”

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39 COMING SOON: LOTSA LOBSTALOBSTERFEST SET FOR AUG. 10 13Lobster lovers can savor the sensational Florida crustacean during the Lobsterfest, scheduled Thursday through Sunday, the Florida Keys lobster season with a tasty “menu” of events ster feast on the island’s famed Duval Street. Known as spiny lobsters, the clawless crustaceans found in Keys waters offer sweet and tender meat. Lobster is often served steamed with drawn butter, baked and stuffed, in creamy bisque or cold in savory salads. The flavorful festival kicks off Thursday evening, Aug. 10, with a lobster boil at Caroline’s Caf in the courtyard of Key West’s historic Porter Mansion, includes jumbo local shrimp, fresh corn on the cob and red skin potatoes. Live entertain ment and libation specials will round out the evening’s action. Fans can sample lobster dishes of all sorts at the Key West Lobsterfest Street Fair, a noon to 11 p.m. in the 100 through 500 blocks of Duval Street. During the festival “entre,” local restaurants and bars will sell fresh Florida lobster dishes as well as other food and drink offerings from streetside booths. Lobster specialties typi cally range from tempting ap petizers to traditional dinners with all the trimmings — all prepared using fresh crusta ceans caught by Florida Keys lobster fishermen. In addition, attendees can browse arts, crafts and mer chandise from several dozen vendors. A free outdoor concert is slated for 1 to 11 p.m. with Fried Newt and The Durtbags performing from a stage at the intersection of Duval and Other Lobsterfest events include a pool party and pub crawl, both set for Friday, Aug. 11; and a lobster brunch Sunday, Aug. 13. Festivities will conclude Sunday with a pool party from 1 to 4 p.m. and lob ster boil at the Southernmost The festival benefits a scholarship fund for Key West High School students. e have been plagued with tures the past several weeks and not much wind to cool things off, so fishing at night for mangrove snapper is a great way to beat the heat and bend the rod. The mangrove snapper fishery has been difficult to capitalize on during temperatures on the reef and irregu lar currents. Targeting this species at night has several benefits and is currently more productive than fishing during the day. With night fishing, the competition for anchoring space is nonexistent and the snapper are more apt to feed. The past few weeks when target ing mangrove snapper at night, I get to my favorite fishing spot just as the sun is sinking past the horizon. After anchoring, I deploy a chum hoop with a fresh block of chum and wait for the bite. Patience is key in this type of fish ing, as I have had to wait until almost midnight for the bite to get red hot. Typically, during this time of year when the snapper are spawning, they will be on the surface of the water or night. My preferred method of landing these fish is with a weighted jig head, current. You can use either a cut piece of ballyhoo, cut pinfish, whole pinfish, Bonita strip or live pilchard to target these fish. Be sure to bring a sabiki rod, as I have had pilchards come up in the chum slick at night, and they are my bait of choice for these hungry snapper. have been the most productive area this season so far. Just a degree or two in water temperature can make or break the appetite of these snap per. As we have had, and will continue to have, relatively calm sea conditions this month, this is an enjoyable way to get out on the water. Several repu table charters offer nighttime charters this time of the year for targeting mangrove snapper. In local waters, the bag limit for this species is five fish per angler, with a minimum total from the snout to the tip of the tail federal waters, the limit is increased to 10 fish per angler with a minimum size Most of us get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of life that we forget to appreciate where we live. The Florida Keys has very low levels of light pollution, so gazing at the stars, watching a lightning storm over the Everglades, or enjoying the sunset can all be appreciated when night fishing. Make sure to pack your headlamp for navigating around the boat and a good spotlight for the drive home. I try to use minimal light on the boat while night fishing, as the extra light will spook the fish coming to the surface to feed on your chum slick. Mangrove snapper is one of my favorite fish to eat for dinner. I enjoy it coconut fried with a sweet Thai chili sauce served with coconut rice. How ever, the white, flaky filet of a man grove snapper will absorb the spices and flavors of whatever seasonings you choose. So get out there and enjoy a break from the heat with a relaxing THE ANGLER’S OUTLOOK CAPT. BILL GILIBERTIBeat the Heat!

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40 Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives. (305) 294-0102 11:30 AM – 10 PM 629 Duval St, Key West Serving Ipswich Whole Bellied Clams & Maine Lobster When you’re on Long Island be sure to visit our new location in Wantagh. Call ahead for Daily Specials 516-900-1400. Serving Ipswich Whole Bellied Clams & Maine Lobster Serving Ipswich Whole Bellied Clams & Maine Lobster ARTISTIC CONCRETE DESIGN GOT CONCRETE?We can Preserve, Protect & Beautify ANY Concrete Surface For more information go to www.keysdecoconrete.com or call 305-923-0654Licensed & Insured SP#3136 Serving the Keys for 20 Years! THANK YOU to all our loyal Locals and Snowbirds for making this such a wonderful season! It is so great that we can finally get back to looking and feeling BEAUTIFUL! a hair salon for women + men at southernmost nail bar • 3229 flagler avenue• 305 -7316557 Les Steele It’s time to get back to the basics of good recycling 2 3 1 Empty bottles, cans, paper and cardboard. Keep food and liquid out. Recyclables go directly into the cart. NEED A BAGGSTER? Purchase one from your local hardware stores, then call the 800 number to set up a pickup. ROLLOFF CONTAINERS and PORTABLE TOILETS available. Call us at 305.296.8297.

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41 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the ctitious name of Fin~Tastic Fishing Charters located at 211Gardenia St, Tavernier, FL 33070 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. By: Keys Concierge Service LLC James M Patterson Karen L Patterson Publish: July 20, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE U-HAUL COMPANY OF MIAMI Notice is hereby given that on August 7th, 2023, Leonard Richford Jr. Storage Auctioneer, Executive Administrator for U-Haul Company of Miami, Will be oering for sale under the Judicial Lien Process, By Public Auction, the following storage units. The Terms of the sale will be cash only. U-Haul Company does reserve the right to refuse any bids. The sales will Begin at 8:00 a.m. and continue day by day until all units are sold. The names of whose units will be sold are as follows: 103530 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037 Allan Costow Unit 1208 $582.75 John Mcallister Unit 0007 $657.60 Anita Lezcano Unit 1559 $567.80 Corey McGahen Unit 1184 $473.64 Sheila Chamberlain Unit 1167 $416.90 Publish: July 20 & 27, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Wheatons Towing gives notice that on 07/28/2023 at 10:00 am, the following vehicle(s) may be sold by public sale at 101500 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037 to satisfy the lien for the amount owed on each vehicle for any recovery, towing, or storage services charges and administrative fees allowed pursuant to Florida statute 713.78. Wheatons Towing reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids. 1FMZU77E81UC04542 2001 FORD Publish: July 13 & 20, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The District I Advisory Committee (DAC I) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 3:00 P.M., at the Opal Key Resort & Marina, 245 Front Street, Key West, FL 33040. Please contact Maxine Pacini or Ammie Machan to submit written information or for additional information by writing: MCTDC, 1201 White Street, Suite 102, Key West, FL 33040, by email at: Maxine@akeys.com, or by calling (305) 2961552 between the hours of 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Documents must be received no later than 12:00 P.M., on Friday, July 28, 2023. All District Advisory Committee Meetings of the Tourist Development Council are open to the public and one or more TDC Members and/or County Commissioners may be in attendance. ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Oce, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M., no later than ve (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice-impaired, call ”. Publish: July 20, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The District II Advisory Committee (DAC II) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 6:00 P.M., at the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, 31020 Overseas Highway, Big Pine Key, FL 33043. Please contact Maxine Pacini or Ammie Machan to submit written information or for additional information by writing: MCTDC, 1201 White Street, Suite 102, Key West, FL 33040, by email at: Maxine@akeys.com, or by calling (305) 2961552 between the hours of 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Documents must be received no later than 12:00 P.M., on Friday, July 28, 2023. All District Advisory Committee Meetings of the Tourist Development Council are open to the public and one or more TDC Members and/or County Commissioners may be in attendance. ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Oce, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M., no later than ve (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice-impaired, call ”. Publish: July 20, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The District III Advisory Committee (DAC III) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 9:30 A.M., at the Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club, 1996 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050. Please contact Maxine Pacini or Ammie Machan to submit written information or for additional information by writing: MCTDC, 1201 White Street, Suite 102, Key West, FL 33040, by email at: Maxine@akeys.com, or by calling (305) 2961552 between the hours of 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Documents must be received no later than 12:00 P.M., on Friday, July 28, 2023. All District Advisory Committee Meetings of the Tourist Development Council are open to the public and one or more TDC Members and/or County Commissioners may be in attendance. ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Oce, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M., no later than ve (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice-impaired, call ”. Publish: July 20, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The District IV Advisory Committee (DAC IV) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 2:00 P.M., at the Islander Resort, 82100 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036. Please contact Maxine Pacini or Ammie Machan to submit written information or for additional information by writing: MCTDC, 1201 White Street, Suite 102, Key West, FL 33040, by email at: Maxine@akeys.com, or by calling (305) 2961552 between the hours of 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Documents must be received no later than 12:00 P.M., on Friday, July 28, 2023. All District Advisory Committee Meetings of the Tourist Development Council are open to the public and one or more TDC Members and/or County Commissioners may be in attendance. ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Oce, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M., no later than ve (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice-impaired, call ”. Publish: July 20, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The District V Advisory Committee (DAC V) of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 10:00 A.M., at the Murray Nelson Government Center, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037. Please contact Maxine Pacini or Ammie Machan to submit written information or for additional information by writing: MCTDC, 1201 White Street, Suite 102, Key West, FL 33040, by email at: Maxine@akeys.com, or by calling (305) 2961552 between the hours of 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Documents must be received no later than 12:00 P.M., on Friday, July 28, 2023. All District Advisory Committee Meetings of the Tourist Development Council are open to the public and one or more TDC Members and/or County Commissioners may be in attendance. ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Oce, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M., no later than ve (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice-impaired, call ”. Publish: July 20, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NUMBER: 18-CP-000309-K DIVISION: KEY WEST FLORIDA BAR #980810 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF EMMA E. FIEDLER, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Emma E. Fiedler, deceased, whose date of death was May 19, 2017, 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 le their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must le their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of rst publication of this notice is: July 20, 2023. Persons Giving Notice: Lillian Gonzales 1010 Anaya Avenue Santa Rosa, New Mexico 88435 Attorney for Persons Giving Notice: Christopher B. Waldera, P.A. Christopher B. Waldera, Esq. Florida Bar No: 980810 Attorney for Personal Representative 5800 Overseas Highway, Suite 7 Marathon, Florida 33050 Telephone: (305) 289-2223 Facsimile: (305) 289-2249 email: chris@cbwpa.com Publish: July 20 & 27, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 23-CP-000082-P IN RE: ESTATE OF WALTER M. MEINHARDT, SR. Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of WALTER M. MEINHARDT, SR., deceased, whose date of death was April 23, 2023; is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 23-CP-000082-P, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must le their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (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 the decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must le their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED 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: July 20, 2023. Co-Personal Representatives: DOROTHY E. CRECELIUS 15300 Letcher Road East Brandywine, Maryland 20613 WALTER M. MEINHARDT, JR. 15611 Baden Naylor Road Brandywine, Maryland 20613 Attorney for Personal Representative: JOHN MICHAEL LYNN, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 0147273 Turner & Lynn, P.A. 7 Barracuda Lane Key Largo, Florida 33037 Telephone: (305) 367-0911 turnerlynnpa@gmail.com Publish: July 20 & 27, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES Notice is hereby given that the City Commission of Key Colony Beach, Florida, will conduct a public hearing to consider imposing stormwater service assessments for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2023, against properties located within the incorporated area of the City, to fund the cost of stormwater management services, facilities and programs provided to such properties and to authorize collection of such assessments on the tax bill. The public hearing will be held at 9:30 a.m. on August 17, 2023, at the temporary meeting place of the City of Key Colony Beach at the Key Colony Inn Banquet Room, 700 West Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051 for the purpose of receiving public comment on the proposed assessments. All affected property owners have a right to appear at the hearing and to le written objections with the City Commission within 20 calendar days of the date of this notice. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at the hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made. It is the policy of the City of Key Colony Beach to comply with all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Persons who need accommodations in order to attend or participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk at 305-289-1212 at least 48 hours prior to this meeting in order to request such assistance. The Stormwater Service Assessments are proposed to fund the City's cost to provide Stormwater Management Services in the area shown above. The Stormwater Service Assessments are imposed upon each lot and parcel within the City for services and facilities provided by the stormwater management utility. For purposes of imposing the Stormwater Service Assessment, all lots and parcels within the City are classied into the following two customer classes: (1) Residential, which includes vacant properties zoned residential and (2) Commercial, which includes governmental, hotels and other. The Stormwater Service Assessment imposed shall be the rate of sixty-ve dollars ($65.00) per residential unit or residential vacant lot or one hundred thirty dollars ($130.00) per commercial parcel. The total annual stormwater assessment revenue to be collected within the City of Key Colony Beach for the upcoming scal year is estimated to be $102,000. Copies of the ordinance and other legal documentation for the assessment program are available for inspection at the City Clerk's ofce, located at City Hall 600 West Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051. If you have any questions, please contact the City at 305-289-1212, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The assessments will be collected on the ad valorem tax bill to be mailed in November 2023, as authorized by section 197.3632, Florida Statutes. Failure to pay the assessments will cause a tax certicate to be issued against the property which may result in a loss of title. CITY COMMISSION OF KEY COLONY BEACH, FLORIDA NOTICE OF HEARING TO IMPOSE AND PROVIDE FOR COLLECTION OF STORMWATER SERVICE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS Publish: July 20, 2023, The Weekly Newspapers

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42 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES BOAT SLIP FOR RENT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2023-CP-000166-K IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN HARWOOD NICHOLSON, JR., Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of JOHN HARWOOD NICHOLSON, JR., deceased, whose date of death was February 1, 2023; File Number 2023-CP-000166-K, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served, must le their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must le their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of rst publication of this notice is: July 20, 2023. Personal Representative: RENE BETH ROSS Attorney for Personal Representative: Sean F. Bogle, Esq. sean@boglelawrm.com Florida Bar No. 106313 BOGLE LAW FIRM 101 S. New York Ave., Suite 205 Winter Park, FL 32789 Telephone: (407) 834-3311 Fax: (407) 834-3302 Publish: July 20 & 27, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 23-CP-122-K IN RE: THE ESTATE OF CHRISTOPHER PAUL SCHEWE, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of CHRISTOPHER PAUL SCHEWE, deceased, whose date of death was March 16, 2023, Case: 23-CP-122-K, is pending in the Circuit Court, 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must le their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must le their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of rst publication of this Notice is: July 13, 2023. Personal Representative: LUCINDA ELLEN CALHOUN c/o Samuel J. Kaufman Law Oces of Samuel J. Kaufman, P.A. 3130 Northside Drive Key West, Florida 33040 Attorney for Personal Representative: Samuel J. Kaufman, Esq. Florida Bar No. 0144304 Law Oces of Samuel J. Kaufman, P.A. 3130 Northside Drive Key West, Florida 33040 Email designation for service: Service.Probate@ samkaufmanlaw.com Telephone: (305) 292-3926 Fax: (305) 295-7947 Publish: July 13 & 20, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2023-DR-33-P IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF: T.A.G. DOB 09/08/11 D.O.B.F. DOB 01/11/13 Minor Child NOTICE OF ACTION (JOINT PETITION FOR STEPPARENT ADOPTION) TO: THOMAS G. GALLAGHER YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Michael Stevens & Renee D. Foster, has led a Joint Petition for Adoption by Step-Parent for the following children: T.A.G., born on September 8, 2011 and D.O.B.F., born on January 11, 2013. A copy of the Petition is on le with the Clerk of the Court. You are hereby commanded to appear on August 16, 2023, at 10:45 am, before the Honorable Magistrate Sandra Taylor, at the Plantation Key County Courthouse, 88770 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, Florida 33070, by zoom with a zoom meeting ID 967-4668-8252 and passcode 207718 for an ADVISORY HEARING. Answer due August 14, 2023. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE JOINT PETITION FOR STEPPARENT ADOPTION. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD OR CHILDREN NAMED IN THIS NOTICE. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Cheryl Alfonso, 502 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040, 305-2923562 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notication if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice-impaired, call 711 WITNESS my hand as Clerk of said Court and the Seal thereof, this 26th day of June, 2023. KEVIN MADOK, as Clerk of Court By: Jennifer Havengar Deputy Clerk Publish: July 13, 20 & 27 and August 3, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 23-DR-518-K YAMILET ORTUETA Petitioner, and, JOSE A. KLEPASKI, Respondent. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: JOSE A. KLEPASKI RESPONDENT’S LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: UNKNOWN YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Dissolution of Marriage has been led against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on YAMILET ORTUETA, whose address is 529 PARK DRIVE, KEY WEST, FL 33040 on or before AUGUST 14, 2023, and le the original with the clerk of this Court at 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: NONE Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s oce. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s oce notied of your current address. (You may le Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s oce. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings. Dated: July 6, 2023 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Riza Hall Deputy Clerk Publish: July 13, 20 & 27 and August 3, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 23-DR-520-K JUAN FELIPE JARA GALLEGUILLOS Petitioner, and, CLAUDIA SUSANA ALMEIDA CHACON, Respondent. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: CLAUDIA SUSANA ALMEIDA CHACON RESPONDENT’S LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 112 PEARY COURT, UNIT B, KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Dissolution of Marriage has been led against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on JUAN FELIPE JARA GALLEGUILLOS, whose address is 112 PEARY COURT, UNIT B, KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040 on or before AUGUST 14, 2023, and le the original with the clerk of this Court at 500 WHITEHEAD STREET, KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: NONE Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s oce. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s oce notied of your current address. (You may le Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s oce. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings. Dated: July 11, 2023 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Riza Hall Deputy Clerk Publish: July 13, 20 & 27 and August 3, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY CIVIL ACTION NO.: 23-DR000497-K FAMILY DIVISION IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF ELZBIETA TERESA DORVILLE and JOSE ANIBAL DORVILLE NOTICE OF ACTION CONSRUCTIVE SERVICE (NO PROPERTY) NOTICE FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: JOSE ANIBAL DORVILLE (ADDRESS UNKNOWN) YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition for Dissolution of your Marriage has been led and commenced in this court and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Malgorzata J. Kon, Esq., Attorney for Petitioner, whose address is KON & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2131 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 507A, Hollywood, FL 33020 and le the original with the clerk of the above styled court on or before August 21, 2023; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in the complaint or petition. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, require certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal of striking of pleadings. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said court at Monroe County, Florida on this 13 day of July 2023. Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Riza Hall Deputy Clerk Publish: July 20 & 27 and August 3 & 10, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2022-CA-511-K NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE BY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will, on the 7th day of August, 2023 at 11 o’clock a.m., at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, oer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the Following described property situated in Monroe County, Florida, to wit: UNIT 5224, WEEK 42, ANNUAL WINDWARD POINTE, A LEASEHOLD CONDOMINIUM (“CONDOMINIUM”), ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM THEREOF RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 1803, PAGE 844, PUBLIC RECORDS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND ALL EXHIBITS THERETO, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THEREOF (THE “DECLARATION”). Pursuant to IN REM FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AFTER DEFAULT AS TO COUNT(S) II, III entered in a case pending in said Court, the 27TH day of June 2023 Syle of which is: WINDWARD POINTE II, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Plainti vs. JAMES KEFFER, et.al Defendant And the Docket Number of which is 2022-CA-511-K WITNESS my hand and the Ocial Seal of Said Court, this 27TH day of June 2023. KEVIN MADOK, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shonta McLeod As Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must le a claim within 60 days after the sale. Publish: July 20 & 27, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2022-CA-511-K NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE BY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will, on the 7th day of August, 2023 at 11 o’clock a.m., at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, oer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the Following described property situated in Monroe County, Florida, to wit: UNIT 5311, WEEK 41, ODD YEAR BIENNIAL WINDWARD POINTE, A LEASEHOLD CONDOMINIUM (“CONDOMINIUM”), ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM THEREOF RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 1803, PAGE 844, PUBLIC RECORDS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND ALL EXHIBITS THERETO, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THEREOF (THE “DECLARATION”). Pursuant to IN REM FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AFTER DEFAULT AS TO COUNT(S) VI entered in a case pending in said Court, the 27TH day of June 2023 Syle of which is: WINDWARD POINTE II, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Plainti vs. JAMES KEFFER, et.al Defendant And the Docket Number of which is 2022-CA-511-K WITNESS my hand and the Ocial Seal of Said Court, this 27TH day of June 2023. KEVIN MADOK, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shonta McLeod As Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must le a claim within 60 days after the sale. Publish: July 20 & 27, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2022-CA-511-K NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE BY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will, on the 7th day of August, 2023 at 11 o’clock a.m., at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, oer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the Following described property situated in Monroe County, Florida, to wit: UNIT 5732, WEEK 52, ANNUAL WINDWARD POINTE, A LEASEHOLD CONDOMINIUM (“CONDOMINIUM”), ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM THEREOF RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 1803, PAGE 844, PUBLIC RECORDS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND ALL EXHIBITS THERETO, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THEREOF (THE “DECLARATION”). Pursuant to IN REM FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AFTER DEFAULT AS TO COUNT(S) VII, VIII entered in a case pending in said Court, the 23rd day of June 2023 Syle of which is: WINDWARD POINTE II, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Plainti vs. JAMES KEFFER, et.al Defendant And the Docket Number of which is 2022-CA-511-K WITNESS my hand and the Ocial Seal of Said Court, this 27TH day of June 2023. KEVIN MADOK, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shonta McLeod As Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must le a claim within 60 days after the sale. Publish: July 20 & 27, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers AUTOS WANTED AUTOS ALL YEARS! Junk or Used Cars, Vans, Trucks. Runs or Not. $CASH 305-332-0483 Boat Slip For Rent with parking for boat trailer and car. 80’ wet slip on easily accessible canal less than 100 yards to ocean. Two boats 34’ or less can easily be docked. $150.00/ week with monthly rental availability. Call or text 336-408-8140 or look at dockage and slip at 901 63rd St. Ocean West, Marathon or email stc471@gmail.com. EMPLOYMENT Zero Dress Code Boutique Hiring sales personnel in Islamorada & Ocean Reef Club. Competitive pay, discounts and great atmosphere. Send resume to zerodresscode@gmail. com or call 305-393-4445 HEALTH INSURANCE NAVIGATOR Enrollment Assistance, Outreach, Education and Community Events. Paid Training and equipment. Bi-lingual a plus. Call 305-767-3883 Marathon Yacht Club is hiring a part-time dishwasher. $15/hr, Private Club & Friendly Atmosphere, Flexible Afternoon/Evening Hours Wednesday – Saturday. Call 305-743-6739 to schedule an interview. City of Marathon Current Job Openings: Right of Way Technician. Full Benets. EOE Please see City website for details www.ci.marathon.fl.us LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES Apply in person at Sunset Grille & Raw Bar, SUNSET GRILLE IS HIRING• Hosts • Waitstaff • Bartenders • Bar Backs • Bussers • Line Cooks • Dishwashers MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICEWe are now hiring for the following positions:Diesel Mechanic Truck Helpers CDL DriversApplicants must apply in person to be considered.4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

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43 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 Boat rental company in Marathon needs an Outboard Mechanic. Some general marina work, and boat experience a plus. Call 305-481-7006 Immediate openings for experienced plumbers and helpers (with or without experience we will train the right person). Must have a valid driver's license & clean driving record. Please apply in person at 10700 5th Avenue Gulf, Marathon or email resume to: eerpinc@gmail.com Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responder now hiring Guest Service Representative responsibilities include assisting guests at our Key Largo and Islamorada locations, making reservations and/or answering questions over phone and in-person, taking and processing photos, and checking-in and out guests visiting our facility. To apply, please send your resume to andreaw@dpmmr.org. Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responder is hiring an overnight Security Guardresponsibilities include but are not limited to observing marine mammals to ensure quality care, the ability to follow written instructions, and follow protocol and procedures as directed. Candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs and must be able to stay awake and alert for a 13 hour shift (6:00pm7am). DPMMR is a drugfree workplace. To apply, please send your resume to nancyc@dpmmr.org. The Housing Authority of the City of Key West now hiring the following positions: Cook, Maintenance Administrative Assistant (bilingual preferred) Maintenance Mechanic (Maintenance Worker), Med Tech (caregiver), and Grounds Caretaker. To apply, please contact Human Resources at: martinezm@kwha.org or 305-296-5621 Applications are available at the Administrative Oce 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. PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive Watches and Pilot Watches. Old Model Military Clocks & Watches. Call 305-743-4578 PETS FOR SALE3 yr. old soft-coated Wheaten Terrier, neutered male, good jogger, trained. AKC registered. Price negotiable. 505-699-4199 YARD SALESPlace your YARD SALE ad here for $25/week for up to ve lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today and sell your stu! • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 EMPLOYMENT HOBBIES/COLLECT. EMPLOYMENT A beautiful private property in Islamorada is looking for a professional, experienced, friendly, clean & organized, knowledgeable and practices food safety procedures full-time personal chef. Competitive salary and great benefits. Must pass a background check & drug test. Please email resume to Apply4APREI@gmail.comPERSONAL CHEF FULL-TIME Please contact April at 305.407.3262 or april@floridakeysaquariumencounters.com for more information. 11710 OVERSEAS HWY, MARATHONNOW HIRING DIVE INSTRUCTOR TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION T&D ELECTRICAL ENGINEERStarting pay rate for this position, depending on qualifications and experience: $108,332/annually $111,365/annually For more information, including job duties and required qualifications, and to apply for the job, please visit their website at www.KeysEnergy.com. KEYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KEYS promotes a Drug-Free Workplace. Certain service members, veterans, the spouses and family members of service members and veterans, receive preference and priority in employment, and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.Keys Energy Services, in Key West, Florida, is accepting applications for the following position in its Executive Department: SUBSTATION ELECTRICIANStarting pay rate for this position, depending on qualications and experience: $40.35/hr. $45.19/hr. For more information, including job duties and required qualications, 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 lled. Keys Energy Services, in Key West, Florida, is accepting applications for the following position in its Transmission & Distribution Department: PEDRO FALCON CONTRACTORS INC. JOIN OUR TEAM !WE ARE HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:• Carpenters • Laborers • Electricians & Electricians helpers • Supervisor(s) Email resume to mari@pedrofalcon.com or call our office at 305-872-2200. Competitive pay & benefits. Contact us for more information. O ffice located in Big Pine Key.P.F.C, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Section 3 Candidates are encouraged to apply. DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER IS HIRING Dolphin Research Center has Full-Time/Part-Time, Permanent/Temporary Guest Services & Gift Shop positions that involve direct contact with our visitors & is another opportunity to ensure they leave DRC with a happy & positive experience. Walk around the grounds and see dolphins every day.Job description available at www.dolphins.org. E-mail your resume and a DRC application to drc-hr@dolphins.org. EOE 58901 O/S Hwy Grassy Key, FL Teaching... Learning... Caring rfntbtn tr fntbfnn bnnbn rbn bnn nnnnt n rrrfntbf trrtr TRUCK DRIVERS CDL CLASS AWe are hiring CDL CLASS A Drivers, Monday-Friday with overtime available. Hazmat not needed.Apply at Charley Toppino & Sons, Inc. 129 Toppino Industrial Dr., Key West (ask for Cheryl) 305-296-5606 ext 126. DUI EVALUATOR/ INSTRUCTORThe Advocate DUI Program is hiring for part time positions. DUI instructors and evaluators 2 days a week, Bachelors or Masters degree in substance abuse eld required. Bilingual preferred, not required. Ofce located in Marathon. Contact Marcia at 305-704-0117. EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIANS AND HELPERS NEEDEDExperience is required. Must have a valid driver’s license. We offer 401K, medical insurance, paid holidays and paid vacation. Positions available in Key West and Marathon. 305-292-3369

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45 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 “Uplif ting the human spir it sinc e 1973”T he Guidanc e/C ar e C en t er , I nc . a division ofBackground and drug screen req. COMPETITIVE PAY! EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS!!! Check out all available positions at: www.westcare.com (search by zip code) EEOC/DFWP THE GUID ANCE/C ARE CENTER, Inc .IS HIRING!KEY LARGOAdvocateKEY WESTSubstance Abuse Counselor Peer Support Specialist Prevention Specialist Advocate Behavioral Health Therapist (Child, Adult) Behavioral Health Counselor (Children) Case Managers (Adult, Forensic)MARATHONDriver (CDL required) Care Coordinator Behavioral Health Therapist (Child, Adult) RNs/LPNs 3 shifts (also Per Diem) Maintenance Specialist *Behavioral Health Technicians 3 shifts (also Per Diem) Peer Support Specialist *Support Worker – Assisted Living*No experience required for these positions. Will train. A caring heart & helpful hands required. GCC oers excellent benets for full-time employment, but we realize some would prefer part-time to enjoy the Florida Keys lifestyle more. All positions can be considered for full or part-time unless notated. Apply at westcare.com and enter your availability. 16th Judicial Circuit is hiringThe 16th Judicial Circuit is seeking applicants for a full-time or part-time Male Laboratory Technician in KEY WEST. The primary functions of this position include the observation and collection of urine samples, data input, analyzer maintenance, and analysis of client samples. Salary is $19.25 an hour, plus Monroe County benet package*. See complete job description at www.Keyscourts.net. Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and State of Florida Application to Personnel@Keyscourts.net or Personnel, 302 Fleming Street, Key West, Florida 33040. State of Florida applications can be found at www.Keyscourts.net. The successful applicant will be required to pass a complete background check. Applications are being accepted until position is lled. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, disability or sexual orientation. EOE. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please notify us in at advance at 305-292-3423; to make call through the Florida Relay Center, you can dial 7-1-1. *Must work a minimum of 25 hours a week to receive benets FULL-TIME OR PART-TIMEMALE LABORATORY TECHNICIAN(GENDER SPECIFIC DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE JOB) Apply Today KeysBank.com/Careers EOE • M/F/V/D Member FDIC KeyWest Benefits NOW HIRING FT FRONT OFFICE ASSISTANT MARATHON, FL Duties to include invoice a nd inventory entry, booking airline shipments, creating and ling paperwork for i nternational shipments, scheduling inspections needed for i nternational shipments, customer communication and tracking, creating and maintaining customer accounts and some customer service. Must be procient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel. This position requires high attention to detail and the ability to multitask. Compensation w i l l be dependent on experience. Benets package including vacation, sick days, holidays and 401K PSP retirement plan. Please send cover letter and resume to sales@dynastymarine.net for consideration. No phone calls please. dynastymarine.net NOW HIRINGIN ISLAMORADA 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 eliteboatrentalsma@gmail.com. Please include contact information and any relevant experience. r f ntbrrrfntb r fDOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER n b ‘tbb 16th Judicial Circuit is hiringThe 16th Judicial Circuit is seeking applicants for a full-time Trial Court Sta Attorney in KEY WEST. The essential function of the position within the organization is to assist the judiciary with case management, pending litigation and issues, and/or process criminal and civil appeals. 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