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1 Farewell, Woody’s. rfntbffn rfntrbnnrt rfntf rrnnrrfntb nnf rfrfntbn nnfrr rfntb rfrf nffr Declare Declare independence independence from from hearing loss! hearing loss! ‘‘ ’ July 6, 2023 DIAMOND GREATSEND OF AN ERAWoody’s entertains for one more night | P. 17CANADA TO THE KEYSCouple’s hike brings connections | P. 20

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4 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-Press Diana Striker Javier Reyes Irene de Bruijn / / Se habla espaol ING AT FORT LAUDERDALE FL AND Postmaster News Deadline Advertising Deadline KEYSNEWSPAPERS 150MPERMITLESS CARRY & OTHER MEASURES TAKE EFFECT IN FLORIDAA Gov. Ron DeSantis signs an immigration bill during a gathering in Jacksonville in May. GOVERNOR’S OFFICE/Contributed continued on page 5JIM McCARTHY LAW OF THE LAND

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5 NEW HOME BUILDS IN LIMBOISLAMORADA COUNCIL TO CONSIDER MORATORIUM ON NEW RESIDENTIAL APPLICATIONS queue. reads. JIM McCARTHY law. HIV/AIDS. continued from page 4 MOTORIST ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGESA — ContributedItems deputies say they found in the car driven by Cecilia Theresa Armas. MCSO/ Contributed

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6 WHAT’S NEXT FOR A POPULAR PIECE OF COUNTY LAND IN KEY LARGO?DISCUSSIONS OVER NORTH BAY HARBOR DRIVE PLANNED FOR SEPTEMBERA a year. JIM McCARTHY County right-of-way on North Bay Harbor Drive remains open to the public Tuesday through Thursday from sunrise to sunset. KEYS WEEKLY FILE PHOTO

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7 T — Contributed and a world record Key lime pie measuring more than 13 feet in diameter. ALEX RICKERT/Keys Weekly RS VP ONLINE F OR ALL EVENTS OR C ALL MEMBERSHIP SOCIAL LUNCHEONThursday, July 13, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. GUEST SPEAKER: Leah Stockton, United Way of Collier & the Keys A.L.I.C.E. ReportPIL O T HOUSE 13 SEA GA TE BL VD . RIBBONCUTTING & OPEN HOUSESaturday, July 15, Time TDBBUFFALO STEAKHOUSE & SEAFOOD 103360 Overseas Hwy.LE GEND AR Y KEY LARGO CHAMBER OF C OMMERCE & FL ORID A KEY S VISIT OR CENTER3 05.451.1414 1.8 00.8 22.108 8 events@keylargochamb e r .org 106 000 Overseas H i g h w ay, Key Larg o , FL 33 0 3 7W W W .KEYLARGOCHAMBER. ORG Thursday, July 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m.KEY LARGO CIVIC CENTER 209 Ocean Bay DriveMEMBERS IN MOTION FLORIDA KEYS’ 200TH ‘BIRTHDAY’ FEATURES WORLD’S LARGEST KEY LIME PIE

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8 KEYS WEEKLY By: Tracy and Sean McDonald MIESHA HERNANDEZ Senior, Key West 3B/Pitcher ELENA EUBANK Sophomore, Marathon Infielder ALLISON GARCIA Junior, Marathon Pitcher SAGE Junior, Marathon Infielder IVY TIEDEMANN Freshman, Coral Shores Shortstop K THE 2023 KEYS WEEKLY ALL-KEYS SOFTBALL TEAM MVP Marathon photos by Barry Gaukel. Key West photos by Ella Hall. Coral Shores photos contributed.

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9 MIRA JONES Freshman, Coral Shores Left Fielder NEVAEH ARNOLD Junior, Key West Pitcher CHLOE GILDAY Junior, Key West Pitcher DHARMA MURRAY Senior, Key West Catcher ISABELLA FRANCO Senior, Key West Second Base TY MARIE CERVANTES Senior, Key West Shortstop SCARLET NILES Junior, Key West Center Fielder MADELYN PERUSSE Senior, Key West Right Fielder KEYS WEEKLY By: Tracy and Sean McDonald

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10 T — Weekly staff report 1 2 3 4 5 6HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICAPARADE & FIREWORKS HIGHLIGHT JULY 4TH FESTIVITIES 1. A bicyclist decked in red, white and blue waves to the crowd. DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly. 2. Mote Marine Laboratory engages in a water battle. 3. Water wars were among the parade highlights on a hot and steamy morn ing. 4. A dog gets a ride on a dump ahead of Capt. Spenser Bryan and Det. stops for a picture. 7. Key Largo Fire Rescue ride up U.S. 1. DAVID GROSS/ Keys Weekly Full gallery at keysweekly.com. 7

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11 UPPER KEYS BPW AWARDS MORE THAN $4,000 TO LOCAL WOMEN From left, Jill Kuehnert, Upper Keys BPW president, Hayley Anne Colarusso, scholar ship recipient; Nicole Blanche, recipient and Key Largo School teacher; Gabrielle Comeforo, Holly Given Fund recipient; and Leslie Leopold, representing the Given Fund. Not pictured is scholarship recipient Yaniuska Gilmore. NADA KHALAF JONES/ ContributedT Fund. — ContributedDOLING OUT SCHOLARSHIPSAARP offers class on driver safety Homeowner Associations meeting welcomes Mel Montagne John Nordt presents Elliott Key history Islamorada Resort Collection welcomes new team BRIEFLY

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13 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 BERTELLICELEBRATING 200 YEARSEditor’s note: This is the first in a four-part series on Monroe County’s 200th year. M MONROE BECAME FLORIDA’S SIXTH COUNTYHISTORY A sketch showing half of Key West by William Whitehead from Tift’s cupola looking north in June 1838. MONROE COUNTY LIBRARY COLLECTION/Con tributed

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17 rfn r rfntrbbfbtrb tbbbb rffnSecurities oered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Investment Advisory services oered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Chapman & Cardwell Capital Management is not a registered broker/dealer and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. A SWAN SONG FOR WOODY’SCLOSING OF THE ICONIC ISLAMORADA STRIP CLUB SIGNALS THE END OF AN ERA IN THE FLORIDA KEYSO No cameras were allowed inside the nude dancing establishment, seen here. CONTRIBUTED On the last Friday night before Woody’s Adult Entertainment Club closed, former owner Michael Pinter, right, stands in front of the establishment with club manager Jason Jarocki. CHARLOTTE TWINE/Keys Weekly The news of the closing of Woody’s had many locals running to get T-shirts before they were sold out; seen here is a typical Woody’s logo. CONTRIBUTED

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20 I said. FROM CANADA TO THE KEYS Couple’s hike of the Eastern Continental Trail brings connections 1JACQUELINE HALE

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21 2 3 41: Eigenbrot and Russell arrive at the Southernmost Point buoy in Key West on March 18, marking the end of their Eastern Continental Trail through-hike. CONTRIBUTED 2. Eigenbrot hikes Mont-Albert in Gas psie National Park, one of the couple’s favorite viewpoints on the entire Eastern Continental Trail. 3. Owen Eigenbrot and Ally Russell stand at the northern terminus of the Eastern Continental Trail at Cap Gasp, Quebec. 4. The author, Jacqueline Hale, stopped near the Sandal Factory in Islamorada when she saw two hikers walking along side U.S. 1. They soon discovered they’d met many months before on the Appala chian Trail.

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22 The Village Council has resumed the in-person regular meeting format. Virtual participation is still available to the public. Please see the bottom of the agenda for participation details. AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. AGENDA: Requests for Deletion / Emergency Additions IV. REPORTS, PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS V. PUBLIC COMMENT (This is general public comment. It provides an opportunity for the public to speak about matters not scheduled elsewhere on the agenda. The mayor opens public comment on agenda items throughout the meeting.) VI. CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Near Shore Water Regulations Citizens Advisory Committee B. Parks and Recreation Citizens Advisory Committee C. Historic Preservation Commission VII. MAYOR / COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS A. Vice Mayor Mahoney Discussion of Standardizing the Number of Members for Citizen Advisory Committees VIII. VILLAGE ATTORNEY / VILLAGE MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS A. Update on Charitable Contribution Applications B. Update on the Fills Meeting with DEP Non-Residential BPAs Additional Allocations IX. CONSENT AGENDA (All items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine by the Village Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member so requests, in which event, the item will be moved to the Main Agenda.) A. Meeting Minutes: May 16, 2023 Fills Workshop and May 18, 2023 Special Call Land Use Council Meeting -TAB 1 B. Resolution Approving Change Order No. 1 to the Construction Agreement with CBT Related to the Green Turtle Hammock Preserve Handicap Access Project TAB 2 (Peter Frezza, Environmental Resources Manager) C. Southeast Florida Local and Tribal Government Climate Action Pledge TAB 3 (Peter Frezza, Environmental Resources Manager) D. Resolution Requesting that the Monroe County Land Authority Prioritize Purchase of Selected Properties within the Village for Habitat Protection and Conservation TAB 4 (Peter Frezza, Environmental Resources Manager) E. Approving & Ratifying FY 22-23 Purchases from Ferguson Waterworks for Wastewater Department TAB 5 (A.J. Engelmeyer, Public Works Director) F. Resolution Approving Marcum Agreement for Wastewater Audit TAB 6 (John Quick, Interim Village Attorney) X. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution Approving Non-Renewal of Village Manager Contract TAB 7 (John Quick, Interim Village Attorney) Restoration Project TAB 8 (Peter Frezza, Environmental Resources Manager) C. Resolution Approving Purchases from SHI International Corp. for FY 2022-2023 TAB 9 (Vince Tarves, Systems Engineer) D. Resolution Approving Work Authorization No. 5 with CPH for Professional Engineering Founders Park Director) E. Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc., for Debris Monitoring Services and Adding Financial Recovery Assistance Services TAB 11 (Terry Abel, Fire Chief) F. Resolution Approving Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with Ashbritt, Inc., for Debris Management Services TAB 12 (Terry Abel, Fire Chief) G. Resolution to Adopt Second FY 2022-2023 Budget Amendment TAB 13 (Maria Bassett, Finance Director) H. Resolution Determining the Proposed Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, Establishing the Current Year Rolled-Back Rate, and the Date, Time, and Place for the First and Second Budget Hearings TAB 14 (Maria Bassett, Finance Director) I. Resolution Approving Award of Contractual Services Agreement for Residential and January 1, 2024 TAB 15 (Ted Yates, Village Manager) XI. ORDINANCES A. Amending Administrative Relief Under the Building Permit Allocation System (BPAS) 1st Reading TAB 16 (John Quick, Interim Village Attorney) B. Moratorium on Building Permit Allocations (BPAS) 1st Reading TAB 17 (John Quick, Interim Village Attorney) XII. MOTIONS A. Motion to Approve Members of Auditor Selection Committee TAB 18 (Maria Bassett, Finance Director) B. Motion to Accept Funds Appropriated by the 2023 Florida Legislature for Purchase of 2024 Freightliner Ambulance TAB 19 (Maria Bassett, Finance Director) XIII. ADJOURNMENT Options for Viewing the Village Council Meeting: The public is encouraged to watch the meeting on Monroe County’s MCTV Comcast Channel 77. Alternatively, the public may view the meeting streamed live on the Village website from their personal computer, tablet or phone via the following ADA Assistance: These meetings are open to the public. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who are disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact the ADA Coordinator at (305) ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDSREGULAR VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGFounders Park Community Center 87000 Overseas Highway Islamorada, FL 33036 Thursday, July 6, 2023 5:30 PM M — ContributedNEW ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AT KEY LARGO SCHOOL tion as assistant principal at Key Largo School during the 2023-2024 school year. CONTRIBUTED

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23 r fntbb 81927 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada • MM82 North of the Islander • follow us on IG @islamoradahempco www.IslamoradaHempCompany.com • 305-453-6432 • AGES: 21+ rfntbt rfr rfnt fn f t ‘’“ ft‘’“rfr rfntfn 305.664.2692 www.loreleicabanabar.com THURS July 6 Webb & Davidson 6-10 p.m. FRI July 7 Jade Storm 6-10 p.m. Michael Trixx @ Sunset SAT July 8 Micah 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Abstract Radio 610 p.m. SUN July 9 John Bartus 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Webb & Davidson 6-10 p.m. MON July 10 Carousers 6-10 p.m. Michael Trixx @ Sunset TUES July 11 Vic Kingsley 6-10 p.m. WED July 12 Webb & Bellamy 6-10 p.m. Michael Trixx @ Sunset KEYS ROTARIAN BECOMES ‘KENTUCKY COLONEL’ Keith Douglass, past president of the Rotary Club of Marathon and past Rotary assistant governor, became the 11th Kentucky Colonel in Monroe and Miami-Dade counties. Rotary International and the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels have 1813 by a colonel in the Kentucky Regiment, stands for. Worldwide, it has thou sands of members, who must have distinguished themselves in local, state, national and foreign activities. Membership is granted by the governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Andy Beshear. Presenting the award are, from left, Colonel Council, Boy Scouts of America; Colonel Keith Douglass, commander of the South Florida Chapter of the Kentucky Colonels and president of the South Florida Council Boy Scouts of America; and Colonel Roy Gonas, past district governor of Rotary District 6990. CONTRIBUTED SAFETY FIRSTCOAST GUARD VISITS LOCAL YOUTH SAILING SUMMER CAMPYoung sailors participating in the Mark Sorensen Youth Sailing Program summer from the United States Coast Guard stopped by the Upper Keys Sailing Club and discussed safety basics, including the proper way to wear a lifejacket. UKSC Com visit. KELLIE FARRELL BUTLER/Keys Weekly

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24 SAVE THE DATE that was saved from a fur farm. He now lives in Key Largo with his human, Nicole Navarro. REEF THE FOXThursday, July 6 Saturday, July 8 Tuesday, July 11 Thursday, July 13 Saturday, July 15 PROTESTING FUR IN FASHIONA DESIGNER HAT DRAWS IRE H against fur in fashion in New York City in 2021. CONTRIBUTEDP PEANUT

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25 N Dentist. — Contributed CONTAGIOUS WINS CAPTAINS CUP DOLPHIN TOURNAMENT Team Contagious wins the annual Islamorada Fishing Club’s Captains Cup Dolphin Tournament on June 28. CONTRIBUTED

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27 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 LEGAL NOTICES 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 ORESTES SERVICES located at 1337 Ocean Breeze Ave. Lot 49, Marathon, FL 33050-2134 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. By: Orestes Lopez Publish: July 6, 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 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,THAT THE CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH WILL BE HOLDING PUBLIC HEARINGS ON: DATE/TIME: Planning & Zoning Hearing: July 19th, 2023, 9:30 A.M. City Commission Public Hearing: Thursday, August 17, 2023, 9:30 A.M. LOCATION: City of Key Colony Beach Temporary Meeting Place at the Key Colony Inn Banquet Room 700 W. Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, Florida 33051, to hear a Variance Request from the City of Key Colony Beach, owners of the property located at Lot 8, Parcel-ID 0079873-000800, Sunset Park, Key Colony Beach, Florida 33051. This meeting will be available virtually via Zoom Meetings. Members of the public who wish to attend virtually may email cityclerk@ keycolonybeach.net or call 305-289-1212, Ext. 2 for further instructions on attending via Zoom Meetings. Applicant requests a review and conrmation of no variance requirements to the City of Key Colony Beach Land Development Regulations Article III, Section 101-19, for the replacement of the current Tiki Hut with dimensions of 9’ x 9’, to a Tiki Hut with the dimensions of 15’ x 20’ at Sunset Park, Key Colony Beach, Florida 33051. Interested parties may attend the Hearing and be heard with respect to the requested variance. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission of the City of Key Colony Beach with respect to any matter considered at the Variance Hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. If you are unable to attend the Hearings on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, or Thursday, August 17, 2023, but wish to comment, please direct correspondence to P.O. Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051, or cityclerk@ keycolonybeach.net and your comments will be entered into the record. City Clerk, City of Key Colony Beach Publish: July 6, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT THE CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH WILL BE HOLDING PUBLIC HEARINGS ON: DATE/TIME: Planning & Zoning Hearing: July 19th, 2023, 9:30 A.M. City Commission Public Hearing: Thursday, August 17, 2023, 9:30 A.M. LOCATION: City of Key Colony Beach Temporary Meeting Place at the Key Colony Inn Banquet Room, 700 W. Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, Florida 33051, to hear a Variance Request from James and Jane Walther, owners of the property located at 521 9th Street, Key Colony Beach, Florida 33051. This meeting will be available virtually via Zoom Meetings. Members of the public who wish to attend virtually may email cityclerk@ keycolonybeach.net or call 305-289-1212, Ext. 2 for further instructions on attending via Zoom Meetings. Applicant requests a variance to the City of Key Colony Beach Code of Ordinances Chapter 101, Section 26 (11), to allow the installation of a pool within the 10’ setback to 5’ on one side of the lot. Current setback requirements are 10’ feet. Interested parties may attend the Hearing and be heard with respect to the requested variance. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission of the City of Key Colony Beach with respect to any matter considered at the Variance Hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. If you are unable to attend the Hearings on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, or Thursday, August 17, 2023, but wish to comment, please direct correspondence to P.O. Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051, or cityclerk@ keycolonybeach.net and your comments will be entered into the record. City Clerk, City of Key Colony Beach Publish: July 6, 2023 The Weekly Newspapers PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT THE CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH WILL BE HOLDING PUBLIC HEARINGS ON: Planning & Zoning Hearing: Wednesday, July 19, 2023, 9:30 A.M. City Commission Public Hearing: Thursday, August 17, 2023, 9:30 A.M. LOCATION: City of Key Colony Beach Temporary Meeting Place at the Key Colony Inn Banquet Room, 700 W. Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, Florida 33051, to hear an appeal led by Kenneth Bohannon, Esq. on behalf of Nicholas Bauer, appealing the Building Ocial’s decision pursuant to Sec. 2-2, Sec. 6-14, and Sec. 101-170, for the denial of a building permit for the property located at 1295 Coury Drive, Key Colony Beach, Florida 33051.This meeting will be available virtually via Zoom Meetings. Members of the public who wish to attend virtually may email cityclerk@ keycolonybeach.net or call 305-289-1212, Ext. 2 for further instructions on attending via Zoom Meetings. Applicant appeals the decision of the Key Colony Beach’s Building Ocial pursuant to sec.2-2, Sec, 6-14 and Sec. 101170 for the denial of a building permit for the property located at 1295 Coury Drive, Key Colony Beach, Florida 33051. Interested parties may attend the Hearing and be heard with respect to the requested appeal. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission of the City of Key Colony Beach with respect to any matter considered at the Variance Hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. If you are unable to attend the Hearings on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, or Thursday, August 17, 2023, but wish to comment, please direct correspondence to P.O. Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051, or cityclerk@ keycolonybeach.net and your comments will be entered into the record. City Clerk, City of Key Colony Beach Publish: July 6, 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 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 LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES 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. SUDOKU SOLUTION

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28 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 AUTOS ALL YEARS! Junk or Used Cars, Vans, Trucks. Runs or Not. $CASH 305-332-0483 EMPLOYMENTFlorida Keys Commercial Fishermen’s Association, Marathon, Florida, seeks motivated individual knowledgeable on commercial sheries management including spiny lobsters, stone crabs and nsh. Duties include travel and participation in Local, State and Federal sheries management meetings and management of annual seafood festival held in Key West. Public speaking, written position papers and other correspondence are required skills. Salary based on knowledge and experience. Send Curriculum Vitae and contact information to kwjosh86@gmail.com no later than July 20, 2023. 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. 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 Boat rental company in Marathon needs an Outboard Mechanic. Some general marina work, and boat experience a plus. Call 305-481-7006 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. Longterm 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] • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 AUTOS WANTED EMPLOYMENT 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 Apply Today KeysBank.com/Careers EOE • M/F/V/D Member FDIC KeyWest Benefits CROSSWORD SOLUTION

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29 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 THEME: MOVIE ANIMALS ACROSS 1. Deli side 5. *”Breakfast at Tiffany’s” animal 8. Songs for one 12. What formica and biochemical have in common 14. Dark 16. Steinbeck’s “East of ____” 17. Golf shirt 18. *”Marmaduke” animal 20. *”Away & Back” animal 22. Slightly insane 26. Vending machine 34. Lush 35. Trots and canters 37. Broadcasting medium 39. Highland tongue 43. Go back over 47. Part of a cheer 52. *”Dunston Checks In” animal 57. CISC alternative 59. Resembling wings 60. MacFarlane or Rogen 61. Go-____ jargon DOWN 1. Air quality concern 2. Fibber 3. Farm measure 4. Sushi condiment Constitution 8. *”Harry Potter” animal (2 words) 10. *”Born Free” animal 11. I in T.G.I.F. 14. When Cinderella wins 19. Civil wrongs 22. “Some Nights” band 23. *”Life of Pi” animal 24. Close call 25. Bank job 26. Gossamer 27. Cry like #5 Across 29. Hues 33. *”Babe” animal 36. *”Anchorman” and “The Wizard of Oz” animals Lightness of ____” 40. “That feels good!” 41. Set in motion 44. Like a go-getter bird 46. Lies in ambush 49. It makes waste? 50. Singular of #17 Across 51. Home versus ____ game words) 54. Taj Mahal city 56. *”Willard” animal “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. 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. 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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31 SPOTLIGHTING THE AMAZING INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE AND WORK IN THE UPPER KEYSNEIGHBOR OF THE WEEKRosa Lamela 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 know about you? lottery? If you could meet anyone in the world, dead or alive, who would it be? the Keys? are. If you could improve one thing in the Keys, what would it be? The title of my autobiography would be? Your favorite movie: “Master and Favorite app on your phone? SIPS OF DRAGON FRUIT MOJITO BY THE SEAP The dragon fruit mojito at Sol By The Sea. SAMANTHA DELLILO/Keys Weekly

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