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1 “The red and white and starry blue is freedom’s shield and hope.” — John Philip Sousa Solutions For Local Health ChallengesOUR GOAL IS TO: • Promote emergency preparedness in healthcare settings • Coordinate and improve the delivery of healthcare emergency response services • Cultivate communication between county level organizations and community-wide emergency planning and responseScan here to learn more keysready.net | 305.587.7996 | admin@keysready.org KEYS HEALTH READY COALITIONWE ARE NOW HIRING June 29, 2023 RED, WHITE & BLUEIndependence Day festivities set | P. 23

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3 UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / JUNE 29, 2023

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4 UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / JUNE 29, 2023 91760 Overseas Hwy. Tavernier, FL 33070 Publisher/ Publishing Partner/ Britt Myers Editor/ Director of Sales Business Development Jill Miranda Baker Mandy Miles Copy Editor/ Production Manager Executive Administrator Design / Pre-PressDiana Striker Javier Reyes Irene de Bruijn / / Se habla espaol AT FORT LAUDERDALE FL AND Postmaster News DeadlineAdvertising Deadline KEYSNEWSPAPERS 2.8MTAVERNIER PUBLIX DECISION PUSHED TO THE FALLDEVELOPERS SLIGHTLY SCALE DOWN SIZE OF PROPOSED PROJECTA JIM McCARTHY Homes in Tavernier surround the former concrete plant near MM 92, where developers hope to build a supermarket, liquor store and workforce housing. ALEX NEUFELD/Keys Weekly — Keys Weekly staff reportHOLIDAY HALTS PIPE PROJECTConstruction crews place a new 36-inch pipe into the ground in Islamorada. FKAA/ Contributed

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5 UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / JUNE 29, 2023 ‘EVERYONE DESERVES MUSIC’LOCAL MUSICIAN’S NEW SCHOOL BRINGS A NEW ENGAGING EXPERIENCE TO STUDENTSL said. ward. Luke Ptomey, founder of Island Music School, has had a passion for music his entire life and is comfortable with playing marimba, world percussion, keyboard, drums, ukulele and vocals. CHARLOTTE TWINE/Keys Weekly theory to ear training.

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6 D residents. CHARTING A PATHCHARTER COUNTY CONVERSATIONS HIGHLIGHT INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING NEEDJIM McCARTHY DAVID GROSS/Keys Weekly the Old Seven Mile Bridge, which recently reopened to the public. ANDY NEWMAN/Florida Keys News Bureau

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8 UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / JUNE 29, 2023 SAVANNAH CHADIC University next year. ANABEL PORTUONDO CAYLAA MAKIMAA JENESIS PERLOFF ABIGAIL MVPMEET THE 2023 KEYS WEEKLY ALL-KEYS GIRLS TRACK TEAMPhotos by Rick Mackenzie and contributed images. KEYS WEEKLY By: Tracy and Sean McDonald

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9 UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / JUNE 29, 2023 Junior, Coral Shores Volleyball SABINA NARANJO NIVEAH Freshman, Coral Shores SAMMY BATES Freshman, Coral Shores JUSTICE LEE ISOM Freshman, Marathon javelin. AVA MERRYMAN Freshman, Marathon DAYSI Freshman, Marathon events as well. NICOLE MERRYMAN Senior, Marathon KEYS WEEKLY By: Tracy and Sean McDonald

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10 KEY LARGO SCHOOL STUDENTS AWARDED FOR ESSAYS ON RESILIENCEPictured from left are Debra Ward, assistant principal; Darren Pais, principal; assistant principal. CONTRIBUTED — Contributed F BOOMING BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION U UPPER KEYS ROTARY INSTALLS NEW BOARD

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11 is an author, speaker, Florida Keys historian and Honorary Conch. His latest book, “Florida Keys History with Brad Bertelli, Volume 1,” shares fascinating glimpses into the rich and sometimes surprising histories of the Florida Keys. BRAD BERTELLIT FILLING THE GAPS FOR MORE TRACKSLOCALS WARNED FLAGLER OF PERILS ASSOCIATED WITH DAM BETWEEN ISLANDSA train traveling across the Long Key Viaduct. MONROE COUNTY LIBRARY COLLECTION/Contributed FLORIDA KEYS HISTORY

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13 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR STARTER CHARTER WILL FLOOD KEYS WITH HIGHER TAXESM revenue. Patrick A Foley IslamoradaT The Key Largo EMS GroupA THANKS TO THE EMS SUPPORTERS EXPLORING THE ENVIRONMENT T — Contributed MARINELAB WELCOMES 25 TAKE STOCK STUDENTSTake Stock in Children students entering ninth grade recently visited MarineLab in Key Largo. MARINELAB/Contributed Take Stock students head out on the water with MarineLab instructors. Students with Take Stock in Children conduct lab work.

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18 UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / JUNE 29, 2023 TUESDAY THRU SATURDAY | LUNCH 11-2:30 | DINNER 5 -10 TUESDAY THRU SATURDAY 4:20 -11 WEDNESDAY THRU SUNDAY | LUNCH 112:30 | DINNER 5 -10 BRUNCH SATURDAY & SUNDAY 112:30 WEDNESDAY THRU SUNDAY 4:20 11 TUESDAY THRU SATURDAY 4:20 Achievable Housing Citizens’ Advisory Committee Land Acquisition Advisory Committee Auditor Selection Committee Local Planning Agency Near Shore Water Citizens' Advisory Committee Parks and Recreation Citizens' Advisory Committee Historic Preservation CommissionCommittee Ap p lication Deadline ExtendedThe Village has extended the Committee Application deadline to For more information on how to apply, go to or scan the QR Code below.Contact: Amanda MerrenPR Specialist/ Executive Assistant to the Village Manager (305)664-6411 or at amanda.merren@islamorada.fl.us Amateur BBQ Cooking Competition FESTIVAL JULY 14&15 Please call us today. We want to help. 91495 Overseas Highway, Suite C | Tavernier, Florida 33070 | 305.705.6788 Jeff D. Vastola, Esq.JVastola@VastolaLegal.com833-VASTOLAInjured in the Keys?www.InjuredInTheKeys.com 305.664.2692 www.loreleicabanabar.com THURS June 29 Webb & Davidson 6-10 p.m. FRI June 30 Brothers of Others 6-10 p.m. Michael Trixx @ Sunset SAT July 1 John Ciulla 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Uncle Rico 610 p.m. SUN July 2 Vic Kingsley 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Webb & Davidson 6-10 p.m. MON July 3 Carousers 6-10 p.m. Michael Trixx @ Sunset TUES July 4 Micah 6-10 p.m. WED July 5 Webb & Davidson 6-10 p.m. Michael Trixx @ Sunset

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23 UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / JUNE 29, 2023 r fntbb ‘CELEBRATING FREEDOM’PARADE & FIREWORKS DISPLAY SET IN THE UPPER KEYS A Ford Model T passes by onlookers in last year’s Fourth of July parade in Key Largo. DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly File PhotoA — Keys Weekly staff report FOURTH OF JULY EXPECTED TO BE BUSY

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24 SAVE THE DATE Reef is a red fox that was saved from a fur farm. He now lives in Key Largo with his human, Nicole Navarro. REEF THE FOXFIXING THE PLUMBINGPLUS, A CAT CAFE NEARS OPENING IN KEY LARGODaniel from Townsend Plumbing greets Coral the fox. CONTRIBUTEDH T ORIANAJuly 1-2 Saturday, July 1 Tuesday, July 4 Bay Dr. sunset. Thursday, July 6 Saturday, July 8 KEY LARGO BRIDGE RUN HAS A NEW DATE

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25 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the ctitious name of SPAS located at 9589 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. By: The Pool Pros Services and Repairs, LLC Publish: June 29, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the ctitious name of EPIC TITLE GROUP located at 101415 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. By: Prestige Title Services LLC Publish: June 29, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE U-HAUL COMPANY OF MIAMI Notice is here by given that on July 17th, 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 Alex Murgas Unit 1580 $710.60 James Fleischmann Unit 1001 $561.35 James Fleischmann Unit 1619 $1,275.69 Curtis Williams Unit 1536 $966.00 Brian Long Unit 1504-51 $995.45 Dennis Nicholson Unit 1185 $978.40 Publish: June 29 & July 6, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The Monroe County Tourist Development Council will hold their regularly-scheduled meeting on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 10:00 A.M., at the Baker's Cay Resort, 97000 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Florida 33037. The Visit Florida Keys Corporation will also convene during this meeting. All Tourist Development Council Meetings are open to the public, and one or more 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 Monroe 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: June 29, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Kirk of The Keys, Marathon, FL will receive and open sealed responses for the following: SINGLE FAMILY HOME Details at www.kirkofthekeys/ bid Deadline is July 22, 2023. Publish: June 15, 22 & 29, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Oce will receive and open sealed responses for the following: City of Marathon Vulnerability Assessment to be Conducted by Monroe County Monroe County, Florida Pursuant to F.S. 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. oridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices. Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar at www.demandstar.com OR www.monroecounty-.gov/ bids. The Public Record is available upon request. Monroe County Purchasing Department receives bids electronically. Please do not mail or attempt to deliver in person any sealed bids. Mailed/physically delivered bids/proposals/responses WILL NOT be accepted. The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via email to: OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-. gov, no later than 3:00P.M., on August 1, 2023. Please submit your condential nancial information in a SEPARATE EMAIL from your bid and required documents. Your subject line on both emails must read as follows: City of Marathon Vulnerability Assessment to be Conducted by Monroe Co. 08-01-2023 Files that do not contain this subject line WILL BE REJECTED. Please note that the maximum le size that will be accepted by email is 25MB. Please plan accordingly to ensure that your bid is not rejected due to the le size. Should your bid documents exceed 25MB, in advance of the bid opening, please email: omb-purchasing@ monroecounty-.gov so accommodations for delivery of your bid can be made prior to the bid opening. Please be advised that it is the bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure delivery of their bid and waiting until the bid opening to address or conrm your bid submission delivery will result in your bid being rejected. The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on August 1, 2023. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156 Meeting ID: 4509326156 One tap mobile: +16465189805,, 4509326156# US (New York) +16699006833,, 4509326156# US (San Jose) Dial by your location: +1 646 518 9805 (New York) +1 669 900 6833 (San Jose) Publish: June 29, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO CASE NUMBER: 37-2022-00027673-CU-BC-CTL SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): ROBERT MICK, AN INDIVIDUAL YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): VAN DYKE & ASSOCIATES, A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to le a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plainti. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can nd these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/se!fhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the ling fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not le your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot aord an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprot legal services program. You can locate these nonprot groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dfas, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la inforrnacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas inforrnacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin nes de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin nes de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifomia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Par ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): 330 W. Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101 The name, address and telephone number of the plainti’s attorney, or plainti without an attorney is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Richard S. Van Dyke, Esq., Van Dyke & Associates, APLC, 451 A Street, Suite 600, San Diego, CA 92101, (619) 344-0977 Dated July 15, 2022 By: Gabriel Lopez, Deputy Clerk Publish: June 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NUMBER: 23-CP-79-P IN RE: ESTATE OF GREGORY DOWELL, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of GREGORY DOWELL, deceased, whose date of death was 13 June 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must le their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, 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 FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of rst publication of this notice is: June 29, 2023. Personal Representative: Julia Ogilvie 1180 N. Columbus St. Lancaster, OH 43130 Attorney for Personal Representative: Tom Woods, Esq. Florida Bar No.: 0525197 116 Porto Salvo Drive Islamorada, Florida 33036 Phone: 305.664.2200 Fax 2205 Primary Email: tom@ tomwoodslaw.com Secondary Email: eserve@ tomwoodslaw.com Publish: June 29 & July 6, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 23-CP-000071-P IN RE: ESTATE OF STEVEN LARSEN Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of STEVEN LARSEN, deceased, whose date of death was April 21, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88770 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative 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 LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES Notice is hereby given that the County Commission, Monroe County, Florida will conduct a public hearing to consider re-imposing security services assessments for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2023, against certain improved and unimproved properties located within Duck Key, to fund the cost of security services provided to such properties and to authorize collection of such assessments on the tax bill. The public hearing will be held at 9:00 a.m., on July 19, 2023, at the Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050. The public can also attend the Public Hearing via Communication Media Technology (“CMT”)/Zoom at the following virtual address: http://monroecounty.iqm2.com/ citizens/default.aspx, for the purpose of contributing/receiving public comment on the proposed assessments. All aected property owners have a right to appear at the hearing and to le written objections with the County Commission within 20 calendar days of the publication date of this notice. Pursuant to section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the County Commission with respect to any matter considered at this 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. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the County Administrator’s Oce, between 8:00 A.M. and 5:30 p.m., at 305-292-4441, at least 48 hours prior to the date of the hearing. If hearing impaired, dial ” for assistance. The annual Duck Key security assessment is based on the number of improved or unimproved lots contained within the Duck Key Security District. The total annual assessment revenue to be collected within Duck Key for the upcoming scal year is estimated to be $124,656.00 The annual assessment rates for the scal year beginning October 1, 2023 (remain the same as the current year) at $292.00 per improved lot and $28.00 per unimproved lot. Copies of the legal documentation for the assessment program will be made available upon request, by contacting the County Attorney’s oce at 305-292-3470, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact the County at 305-292-3470, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 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. The proposed Final Assessment Resolution may be inspected by the public at the Monroe County website by viewing the agenda packet for the July 19, 2023, Monroe County Commission meeting, which will be posted as of July 11, 2023, may be viewed on the County website at: http://monroecounty.iqm2.com/citizens/default.aspx. The public can participate in the July 19, 2023 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, FL by attending in person, or via Zoom. The Zoom link can be found in the agenda at: http://monroecounty.iqm2.com/citizens.default.aspx. Dated at Key West, Florida, this 21st day of June, 2023. Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex ocio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida NOTICE OF HEARING TO REIMPOSE AND PROVIDE FOR COLLECTION OF DUCK KEY SECURITY SERVICES SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS Publish: June 29, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers

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26 UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / JUNE 29, 2023 Docked at Key Largo Holiday Inn MM 99 Oceanside 305.451.4655 adventure@keylargoprincess.com Daily at 10 a.m. 1 p.m. 4 p.m.GLASS BOTTOM BOAT Two-hour CruisesBAR SERVICE & LIGHTSNACKS AVAILABLE Explore the Upper Keys SPOTLIGHTING THE AMAZING INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE AND WORK IN THE UPPER KEYSNEIGHBOR OF THE WEEKConner Ellis Sales FLORIDA KEYS EATS is a Keys native who has a passion for all things food. She runs the local food blog, “Florida Keys Eats.” SAMANTHA DELLILON issue. know about you? the lottery? travel. If you could meet anyone in the world, dead or alive, who would it be? of the Keys? If you could improve one thing in the Keys, what would it be? The title of my autobiography would be? I ‘PAWTY CAKE’ A DELICIOUS BIRTHDAY TREAT FOR THE PUPS SAMANTHA DELLILO/Keys Weekly Visit keysweekly.com for the full story.

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27 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES to be served must le their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must 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 FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of rst publication of this notice is: June 29, 2023. Personal Representative: TOMAS LARSEN 71 Auburn Street Medford, MA 02155 Attorney for Personal Representatives: STEVEN H. LINDE, ESQUIRE Florida Bar Number: 72089 LINDE LEGAL, PLLC 2332 Galiano Street, 2nd Floor Coral Gables, Florida 33134 Telephone: 305-722-5533 Primary E-Email: steven@ lindelegal.com Primary E-Email: info@ lindelegal.com Publish: June 29 & July 6, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 44-2023-CP000115A-001KW IN RE: ESTATE OF CLEVELAND MCKINLEY MATHIS, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of CLEVELAND MCKINLEY MATHIS, deceased, File Number: 44-2023-CP000115A-001KW, whose date of death was November 21, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Clerk of the Circuit Court, Probate Division, 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 required to be 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. 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: June 29, 2023. Personal Representative: KARREN CORNELIUS 1920 Grins Green Drive Bartow, FL 33830 Attorney for Personal Representative: ALLAN L. CASEY, ESQUIRE Florida Bar No. 150809 Law Oces of Allan L. Casey 395 Avenue C, N.W. Post Oce Box 7146 Winter Haven, FL 33883-7146 Telephone (863) 294-4468 Publish: June 29 & July 6, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NUMBER: 23-CP-56-P IN RE: ESTATE OF DONALD BRUCE IRWIN, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Donald Bruce Irwin, deceased, whose date of death was April 14, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88770 Overseas Highway, Suite 2, Plantation Key, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must le their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, 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 FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of rst publication of this notice is: June 29, 2023. Personal Representative: China Alexis Irwin Galissard de Marignac 5017 Little Turtle Drive Birmingham, AL 35242 Attorney for Personal Representative: BAKER, DONELSON, BEARMAN, CALDWELL & BERKOWITZ, PC 100 S.E. Third Avenue, Suite 1620 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33394 Tel: (954) 768-1600 Fax: (954) 333-7636 Counsel for Petitioner: Duane Pinnock, Esq. Florida Bar No. 0568139 Josh A. Kravec, Esq. Florida Bar No. 1025518 dpinnock@bakerdonelson. com jkravec@bakerdonelson.com breid@bakerdonelson.com Publish: June 29 & July 6, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 23-CP-159-K DIVSION: LOWER KEYS IN RE: ESTATE OF GENEVIEVE C. ISAKSEN Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Genevieve C. Isaksen, deceased, whose date of death was June 4, 2023, 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 ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must 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 FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of rst publication of this notice is: June 22, 2023. Personal Representative: John F. Isaksen 32 Spoonbill Way Key West, Florida 33040 Attorney for Personal Representative: Richard E. Warner Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A. 12221 Overseas Highway MARATHON, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-6022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@rewarnerlaw. com Secondary E-Mail: pamela2@ rewarnerlaw.com Publish: June 22 & 29, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2023-CP-000151-K IN RE: ESTATE OF WAYNE GEORGE BELL a/k/a WAYNE G. BELL a/k/a WAYNE BELL, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of WAYNE GEORGE BELL a/k/a WAYNE G. BELL a/k/a WAYNE BELL (the “Decedent”), whose date of death was October 17, 2022, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Clerk of Circuit Court, Monroe County Courthouse, Probate Division, 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 the Decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must le their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE TIME 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 must le their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (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, FLORIDA STATUTES, 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: June 22, 2023. Personal Representative: ROBERT WAYNE BELL 49729 Nautical Drive Chestereld, MI 48047 Attorneys for Personal Representative: BULLOCH TAYLOR PLLC T. Robert Bulloch, Esq. Florida Bar No. 633127 Email: trb@bullochtaylor.com Courtney C. Pugh, Esq. Florida Bar No. 125106 Email: ccp@bullochtaylor.com 1185 Immokalee Road, Suite 300 Naples, Florida 34110 Telephone: 239-383-7130 Fax: 239-776-3496 Publish: June 22 & 29, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers AUTOS WANTED AUTOS ALL YEARS! Junk or Used Cars, Vans, Trucks. Runs or Not. $CASH 305-332-0483 EMPLOYMENT HEALTH INSURANCE NAVIGATOR Enrollment Assistance, Outreach, Education and Community Events. Paid Training and equipment. Bi-lingual a plus. Call 305-767-3883 Coast to Coast Pizza Company in Marathon is looking for Front of the house cashier, part time, and Back of the house kitchen sta, part and/or full time. Will train, but should be self-motivated, quick learner, and team player. Salary commensurate with experience and includes tips and 401k. Please call Nicole at 305-4330515, or email nicole@ themoongroupfl.com. SS Wreck and Galley Grill on Grassy Key is looking for Line cooks, full or part time, and Servers/Hosts. Will train, but should be self-motivated, quick learner, and team player. Salary commensurate with experience and includes 401k. Please call Nicole at 305-4330515, or email nicole@ themoongroupfl.com. City of Marathon Current Job Openings: Right of Way Technician. Full Benets. EOE Please see City website for details www.ci.marathon.fl.us Groundskeeper/ Maintenance person, KCB, Sea Isle Condominium, 20 40 hrs. per week, $25 per hr., apply by e-mail to HardingThomasL@aol.com, text or call 734-476-0531. The Cabana Club, an ocean front private swim club is seeking a CustomerService Oriented Server for the pool deck, beach and/ or bar lounge. Open year round, 10am-7pm daily. Small friendly sta. Above average hourly wage plus tips. Apply in person at 425 E. Ocean Dr. Key Colony Beach or call 404-2193359 and ask for Dave. 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 LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on July 19, 2023, Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, MM50, Marathon, Florida, 33050, Monroe County, Florida, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, intends to consider the adoption of the following County resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONTINUING THE ASSESSMENTS OF WASTEWATER SERVICE TO PROPERTIES IN THE BIG COPPITT, DUCK KEY, STOCK ISLAND, CUDJOE REGIONAL CENTRALIZED INNER AND OUTER ISLAND SERVICE AREAS, EAST/WEST LONG KEY, NO NAME KEY, MIDDLE/BIG TORCH KEY, AND EXPANDED PARCELS WITHIN THE CUDJOE REGIONAL SERVICE AREA FOR THE 2023 TAX YEAR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The July 19, 2023 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, FL will be in a hybrid format. The public will be able to participate live or via Communication Media Technology (“CMT”) using a Zoom Webinar platform at https://mcbocc.zoom.us/j/82032493400. The public is encouraged to watch the meeting on Monroe County’s MCTV on Comcast Channel 76 or AT&T UVerse Channel 99. Also, if a citizen has a Roku device, they can search for and add “MCTV” to their personal lineup. Monroe County’s “MCTV” is also provided via the Monroe County mobile apps for iOS and Android and through our streaming web portal: https://mcboxx.zoomus/j/82032493400. Citizens can listen to audio only from their phone by dialing 646-518-9805 or 669-900-6833 and, when prompted, enter the Webinar ID# 820 3249 3400. Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such hearings or meetings, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. 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 ”. Dated at Key West, Florida, this 21st day of June, 2023. Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex ocio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF COUNTY RESOLUTIONPublish: June 29, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers

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28 UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / JUNE 29, 2023 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 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. MAINTENANCE POSITION w/ busy Non-profit. FT with benets. Long-term position w/room for growth. Valid DL required. Must have maintenance or related experience, computer skills and relate well with people. Very physical position, heavy lifting, heat, etc. Drug-free workplace. EOE Please send resume and cover letter to sholt@ fkoc.org NO phone calls. 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. Place your EMPLOYMENT ad here for $25.00/week for up to ve lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today! HOBBIES/COLLECT.PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive Watches and Pilot Watches. Old Model Military Clocks & Watches. Call 305-743-4578 LOT FOR SALEOceanside-Lot with building permit in Tavernier $399K OBO 305-933-9594 OwnerAgent [3% to selling oce] SERVICES OFFEREDRegistered Nurse available to help with your home health care needs. Inhome care assistance is also available. Local references. 305-587-0892. Please call and leave message or text. YARD SALESPlace your YARD SALE ad here for $25.00/week for up to ve lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today! • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT 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 Apply in person at Sunset Grille & Raw Bar, SUNSET GRILLE IS HIRING• Hosts • Waitstaff • Bartenders • Bar Backs • Bussers • Line Cooks • Dishwashers Please contact April at 305.407.3262 or april@floridakeysaquariumencounters.com for more information.11710 OVERSEAS HWY, MARATHONNOW HIRING DIVE INSTRUCTOR 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 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.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 Apply TodayKeysBank.com/CareersEOE • M/F/V/D Member FDIC Key West Benefits CROSSWORD SOLUTION

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29 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 THEME: BIOLOGY 101 ACROSS 1. *Lactuca sativa dish 6. Banned insecticide 9. Doorframe part 13. *Group of #3 Down 14. Top seed number 15. *Blood ____, diabetic’s concern 16. *Food poisoning-causing bacterium 17. Galley tool 18. Sushi restaurant staple 19. *Giant sequoia, e.g. 21. *Measure of energy 23. Auction call 24. Animal coat Russian 28. *Plural of cecum 30. *Fastest growing woody plant 35. Footnote acronym 37. Mosquito net, e.g. 39. Attention-seeking 40. Skier’s aid 41. Certain saxes 43. Sheltered, nautically speaking 44. Wive’s mother, e.g. 46. “____ we forget” 47. Christian of haute-couture 48. Based on two 50. Colorado’s neighbor 52. European Nuclear Society 53. Beauty salon sound 57. *Dissolving agent 61. *C6H12O6 65. *Relating to trunk, neck and head 66. Lamb’s momma 68. With clear mind 69. Itty-bitty 70. The Weather Girls’ “It’s Raining ____” 71. Fill with spirits 72. Ceases 73. Get the picture 74. Ascended DOWN 1. Design detail 2. Big name in gasoline stations 3. *Genus Panthera member 4. Improvise 5. Godlike 6. Point of entry 7. *Genetic information carrier, acr. 8. 9 a.m. prayer 9. Saturn’s daughter, Roman goddess 10. *Petri dish gel 11. The Wise Men 12. French appetizer 15. Scheherazade’s listener 20. Swelling of human organs 22. Priestly garb 24. Book cover prototype 25. *Fatty acids 26. Piano key material 27. Pancho of Mexican Revolution fame 29. *Basic unit of life 31. Fermented honey libation 32. Misrepresent 33. Theater, to Socrates 34. Deed hearings 36. “Wanted!” option 38. *Parasite’s ride 42. Stable room 45. Sagely 49. Major news network, acr. 51. Cargo carrier 54. Agenda entries 56. Round openings 57. Fill to satisfaction 58. Ox, pl. 59. What Pinocchio did 60. Popular walking shoe brand 61. *Basic unit of heredity 62. South American tubers 63. Web location 64. Paradise garden 67. Like Willie Winkie “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 WESTBehavioral Health Therapist (Child, Adult) Behavioral Health Counselor (Children) Case Managers (Adult, Forensic) Substance Abuse Counselor Peer Support Specialist Prevention SpecialistMARATHONDriver (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. Open interviews Monday – Friday from 11am to 4pm at Oceanside Safari. Located at MM 73.5 right on the ocean at Caloosa Cove Marina, 73814 Overseas Highway, Islamorada. NOW HIRING FOH: HOSTS, SERVERS & BARTENDERSGreat pay, benets and perks. We oer a stable 40 hrs-per-week to our hourly employees, and more hours if you want! Part-time positions available if you are looking for a second job, or after-school job. We have re-opened as a brand-new full-service restaurant & bar, with a full kitchen with all brand new equipment, a beautiful bar, indoor and outdoor seating, and a beachfront lounge on our own private beach. COME JOIN US!**We are an Equal Opportunity Employer** Oceanside Safari Restaurant & Lounge, 786-626-6124 73814 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036Oceanside Safari Restaurant & Lounge in Islamorada is NOW OPEN and serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week. 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: 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.

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