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As of Sept. 11, the United States Coast Guard announced it had interdicted 5,456 Cubans since Oct. 1, 2021. With three weeks left in the current fiscal year, the number officially surpasses the previous record from the past six years, when 5,396 Cubans were interdicted in fiscal 2016.

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Through the Save our Homes amendment, annual increases in assessed value of homesteaded properties are limited to 3%. Roughly 35% of properties are homesteaded in Islamorada.Councilman

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“Everything we do is based on people we employ and pay to provide service to residents,” Yates said.

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“I know what you’re saying and I’m a strong believer we should have some reserves and stay healthy. At the same time, I think about what this county went through with COVID and I think about how gasoline prices have all gone up. The residents and the businesses of our community have had to bear that burden,” he said.

While Yates told council he was comfortable with a 3.000 mills rate, he said the council had a choice between that and the rolled back rate of 2.7649. It’s the difference between putting $589,000 into reserves or using $1.6 million in reserves to balance the budget. Yates said the village spent $10.3 million to clean up and come back from a powerful Hurricane Irma in 2017. Current budget projections show the village holding roughly $12.1 million in its reserves.

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“Yes, it will probably take years for the final chapter to be written on it, but we’re going to be spending money on the community on behalf of our residents every single day of those years, trying to reduce the liability that they have for the state’s decision to curb growth here. That’s reality,” he continued.Councilman Buddy Pinder voted against the proposed millage rate of 3.000.

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With fuel and labor costs rising, the proposed operating budget for the village is roughly 6.3% higher than last year’s total operating expenses. Total expenditures for the coming fiscal year is roughly $17.8 million.

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“We can’t predict it. We don’t know when it’s going to hit. It may hit over a long period of time,” Gregg said regarding the fallout of building permits no longer being issued in 2023. “That’s something we really need to start to plan for and think about seriously.``

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Mayor Pete Bacheler, who appeared at the budget meeting via Zoom, said he’s not in favor of deficit spending.“Weare charged with making very important decisions to the best of our ability, correctly. Anything that takes us to deficit spending is incorrect and the wrong way to go.”

“I haven’t lived through a hurricane yet. I can only imagine what stresses the village went under,” he said. “Being financially healthy and sound doesn't happen year to year. It’s planned and protected on a year-to-year basis.”

slamorada Village Council adopted a tentative millage rate of 3.000 via a 3-1 vote during a special budget hearing on Sept. 8 at Founders Park Community Center. That millage number could change, however, if two council members dissent during final budget adoption on Monday, Sept. 19.

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Village Manager Ted Yates said village employees account for roughly 70% of general fund expenses. Public safety accounts for $8.6 million, followed by general government at $5.8 million.The budget includes a 5% to 6% raise for all staff. Councilman David Webb advocated that number be raised to 6% to 7%.

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“We haven’t retained any land-use attorneys, we haven’t committed any expert witnesses, we haven’t put any structure whatsoever to deal with what’s coming next year.

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Bacheler told the Weekly that he believes there's an opportunity to bring down the millage rate a bit. He said he will present his proposal to the village council at the Sept. 15 regular meeting.ViceMayor Henry Rosenthal was absent from the meeting. Calls to Rosenthal went unreturned.

With a millage rate of 3.000, the village would collect just over $14.6 million in ad valorem taxes for its general fund expenses during the 2022-23 fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1. The 2021-22 adopted budget saw the village gathering $12.5 million in ad valorem taxes with a millage rate of 3.000. Taxable value in 2021-22 totaled $4.2 billion. That number rose to nearly $5.1 billion this year.

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Mark Gregg said he’s an advocate for a larger reserve to prepare for a hurricane. Gregg said the end of building rights in 2023 is another issue facing the village.

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A two-thirds vote is needed to pass a budget with a proposed 3.000 mills. Otherwise the millage rate will fall below the proposed figure.

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Webb, who threw his support behind the 3.000 mills, said the council has an option of providing salary and benefit increases for employees all while throwing close to $600,000 into reserves. Or, the council could begin a process of deficit spending if they revert to the rollback and use $1.6 million in “Wereserves.havetwo clear choices. We can either make financially sound decisions for this community going forward, because someone mentioned the end of BPAS next year,” he said.

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There are the 19 years of grammatical and typo graphical mistakes that come with producing approxi mately 144 pages of newsprint – every single week –across three editions. And the thousands of magazine pages published annually. We stopped counting those longTheago.first major mistake was, of course, buying a 2-year-old newspaper — at the beginning of the re cession. When we had no idea how to run a business — let alone a media company.

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We are proud to be the only locally owned, com munity media company that covers the entire Florida Keys. This is a responsibility we take seriously — with some levity. And we are thankful and humbled to have experienced continual growth, even in an indus try that is seemingly shrinking around the world. But our success is no secret. We invest in our people. We hire locals. We listen to our community. And above all, we don’t just cover our communities, we take pride in serving them as well.

“Newspapers are dinosaurs,” they tell us. “Print is dead.”Changes in the market have squeezed revenue sources and newspapers across the country find themselves at a precarious intersection. They can shrink staff, make cuts, whack distribution — maybe sell out to a hedge fund.

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Somewhere in the beginning we extended credit to an out-of-town devel oper who left the Keys owing us nearly $20,000. This represented about a month of operating capital that we didn’t have. Those were the days when the Weekly staff hovered around five full-time employees work ing out of a one-window commercial space between a laundry and a kayak/bike rental business.

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“You can all copy the county commission ers, but don’t just send them to the commis sioners, because our hands are as tied as yours are,” she said. “We are going to be asking for the support of all 67 counties to help us squash this bill … so we completely sympathize.”

Charlie Brown, Arlington Electric owner and Florida Keys Contractors Association vice presi dent, further questioned the definition of legal contracting work once the specialty licenses expire.“My question would be … how are you go ing to get insurance for something if you don’t have a license to tell them what you’re doing?” he said. “When I go to get my insurance, they make me send my license number in. … At what point are we going to break that and know the difference between illegal contracting and not illegal contracting if we don’t have any qualifica tions?”Marathon Chamber of Commerce CEO and Keys Federation of Chambers president Daniel Samess said he intends to ask his Marathon board and the other Keys chambers to formally support alteration or repeal of the bill, adding that “we’re well aware of this, we’re listening and we want to advocate for others.”

he clock is still ticking on specialty con tractors in the Florida Keys. And though it could not provide a definitive resolu tion, a Sept. 13 meeting of the Monroe County Contractors’ Examining Board saw plenty of ideas put forward to combat House Bill 735.Passed in 2021, the bill prevents local governments from issuing licenses to specialty contractors such as painters, landscapers, pav ers and others whose work does not involve life safety

“Everybody should know the county does not agree with House Bill 735,” said chairman Rudy Krause. “What we’re trying to do is come up with some questions for (the Department of

“The most effective folks in Tallahassee right now are local business people,” she said. “If you could all write individual letters, group letters, sign on to a resolution, all of these things would be very, very impactful in our ef forts.”Several contractors questioned the legisla tive support for the bill, which passed 82-32 in the House before a narrow 22-18 approval in the state Senate. Among those voting to ap prove the bill was state Rep. Jim Mooney.

“It’s people like you that show up that are going to move this forward,” replied board member Gary Centonze. “This is the time when you reach out to Jim Mooney’s office; this is what they’re there for. And this is serious times. This isn’t the “Somebodyfluff.got to somebody in the staff of Governor DeSantis’ office. I get it, they proved a good point. … I have complete faith in our county government. We’re gonna go back and present the case.”

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“I know our representative voted for this rule and is kind of backing it up,” said Armand Messina, owner of aluminum hurricane shutter manufacturer SunMasters AM as well as AM Electric. “(Mooney) needs to understand the ramifications to this.”

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Joining the meeting via Zoom, district aide Nola Acker said Mooney was well aware of the challenges posed by the bill and had watched the majority of the meeting virtually.

Whileimplications.onthesurface the bill appears to help smaller contractors by eliminating redun dant fees and overlapping licenses in other Florida municipalities with looser permitting requirements, it’s a bombshell for Keys special ists. Working in an Area of Critical State Con cern (ACSC), contractors throughout Monroe County are required to pull permits for even simple tasks like putting up a fence. They must have licenses to do so, and as of now, those licenses will all expire in 2023.

“We are working with other reps in some other districts who are now realizing the con sequences of House Bill 735,” she said. “It will be a top priority for our office going into next session … whether it be rolled back, amended, whatever we can do to help our local contract ing community.”Reaffirming the importance of direct cor respondence with legislators, county commis sioner Michelle Coldiron said letters should be sent to DeSantis’ and Mooney’s offices as well as those of incoming Florida Senate president Kathleen Passidomo, incoming House speaker Paul Renner and Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez.

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Business and Professional Regulation) … trying to come up with ideas for how to work around this Shortbill.” of overturning the bill, Krause indicat ed the county’s legal team is working to create a legislative distinction for Monroe County as an ACSC. If all else fails, he said the county should still require a permit for all projects, even if a license would no longer be required to obtain one. In this way, the county could continue requiring liability and workman’s compensation insurance in addition to staying informed about ongoing projects and providing for inspections to protectLegislativehomeowners.affairsdirector Lisa Tennyson said that while the state was initially unwilling to listen to the county’s concerns with the bill, she was hopeful that pushback from thousands of contractors now affected would “soften the ground” as the Florida Association of Counties conference gets underway next week, with dis cussions scheduled for modifying or repealing the bill. Above all, she urged all affected parties to continue writing direct letters to state of ficials and legislators addressing their concerns.

Much of the 1½ hour meeting segment was spent discussing the nightmares the bill could cause in the Keys: shoddy craftsmanship with dangerous consequences from inexperi enced workers completing projects without any form of insurance, contractors pulling permits for others without qualifying the benefitting business, a loss of employees as workers take advantage of the contracting free-for-all, and an inability to purchase materials from distribu tors without producing an appropriate license, among many others. The board stressed it was looking for solutions, not more complaints.

CROOKED PALM DISTILLERY, CONTRACT WITH LOBBYING FIRM AMONG CONTENTIOUS ITEMS ON VILLAGE COUNCIL AGENDA

“While the applicant has little control over the existing size of the former bank building, the proposed 5,400-square-foot outdoor seating area is driven by the request of the applicant,” the analysis states. “The size of the outdoor seating area limits the ability to provide required site improvements and is the basis for the multitude of variances as sociated.”InApril, council members voted 4-1 to allow the sale of alcohol for the new distillery. Councilman David Webb was the lone vote against the alcohol permit at the time. He said the council must re-evaluate how to manage the impact of commercial areas abutting residential communi ties.

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In addition to the official speakers, 12-year-old Sugarloaf School student David Criado told his Hurricane Irma evacuation story and suggested all chil dren make a go bag for an evacuation. In his go bag, he has flashlights, a por table charger and Uno, among other things. He is the son of Monroe County building department customer service representative Erika Nodal.

The Islamorada Village Coun cil meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at Founders Park Community Center.

Other speakers included Florida Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Colonel Gene Spaulding, Florida FWC’s Colonel Alfredo Escanio and Captain David Dipre, state Rep. Jim Mooney, Sheriff Rick Ramsay, Marathon Mayor John Bartus, National Hurricane Center Acting Director Jamie Rhome and National Weather Service Key West Meteorologist Chip Kasper.

A resolution before the dais at the Aug. 25 meeting was tabled for further consideration. In that time, flyers from unknown sources have circulated around neighborhoods, including Plantation Key Colony, with concerns about and objections to the project. Noise, traffic and public safety are among the issues for residents who live near the pro posed distillery. Despite the tabling, concerned residents still voiced their opinions during the August meeting.Thesite of the new distillery isn’t far from the new 7-Eleven that’s open 24 hours. The Payfair grocery store, which sells alcohol, and Capt. Craig’s, which serves beer, are also close.“With the continuous traffic from the 7-Eleven gas pumps and store, additional traffic from the distillery would create a nightmare for people trying to turn left north bound to U.S. 1,” said Joe Wisch meier during the August meeting. “With two schools in the area, there are a lot of young kids that travel to 7-Eleven, bike, walk and even golf cart. This would create a big safety issue for our Meanwhile,children.”apetition in sup port of the project created by Larisa Baste, Islamorada Brewery & Distill ery manager, had garnered more than 800 signatures as of Sept. 13.

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Monroe County Mayor David Rice signs a Hur ricane Irma sign, kept by Guthrie in his office.

Monroe County Administrator Roman Gastesi thanks the state and county staff for work ing closely together to secure $38.3 million in reimbursements from Hurricane Irma. $6.2 million was for repairs to parks, beaches and other recreational facilities.

“Many of us — owners, manag ers, distillers and bartenders — live

In other matters, the dais will consider approval of a contract with the lobbying firm GrayRobinson to advocate on behalf of the village in Tallahassee during the upcoming legislative session. The one-year contract would give GrayRobinson $108,000. Last year, the village had two contracts for lobbying services. A contract with GrayRobinson totaled $48,000 and an agreement with Peebles, Smith & Matthews to taled $75,000. The village’s primary lobbyist at PSM, Ryan Matthews, has since joined GrayRobinson. As a result, the village no longer works withCouncilPSM. members discussed lobbying services by GrayRobinson in June. A contact agreement wasn’t approved at that time as the dais decided to wait for the arrival of new Village Manager Ted Yates.

To learn more preparedness and evacuation tips, visit www.floridadisaster. org/know and www.monroecountyem.com.

Kevin Guthrie addresses the media at the event with state and county officials at his sides. He stressed the importance of evacuations. KRISTEN LIVENGOOD/Monroe County

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Hurricane Irma ravaged the Florida Keys chain on Sept. 10, 2017 as a cat egory 4 storm. The press conference focused on the importance of prepared ness and heeding official warnings for evacuation.

Described as an “island upscale” cocktail bar, Crooked Palm Distill ery aims to serve Islamorada beer, cocktails on tap, frozen drinks and nonalcoholic mixers. The proposal also includes an outdoor seating area of 5,400 square feet and a wood-fired pizza food truck.

in and around this neighborhood,” Baste wrote. “We bring our kids to these schools and walk and bike and ride golf carts from place to place. We’ve done the ‘where should we go tonight/how should we drive’ dance.”According to analysis by the vil lage planning department, the pro posed conditional use is consistent with the purposes, goals, objectives and policies of the comprehensive plan. The application also involves a number of variances, including landscaping, buffer and parking relaxations. While some degree of relief from landscaping, buffer and parking requirements are warrant ed based upon the existing condi tions for the property, an analysis by the planning department states concern with the overall intensity of the proposed development.

major conditional use request to redevelop the former BB&T bank building at MM 90.1 on Plantation Key to a distillery and tasting room will go before the Islamorada Village Council on Thursday, Sept 15.

ive years after Hurricane Irma, Monroe County Mayor David Rice, Mon roe County Administrator Roman Gastesi and Monroe County Emergen cy Management Director Shannon Weiner joined the Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie and other state and local officials at a press conference on Sept. 9 at Marathon airport. Mayor Pro Tem Craig Cates and commissioners Michelle Coldiron, Holly Merrill Raschein and Jim Scholl were also in attendance.

Baste’s petition states that the distillery would serve the public with a small production space where spirits are distilled, blended and aged onsite. In addition, the space would allow patrons to sample and learn about the spirits.

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First Horizon Bank, Mariners Hospital, Hear 4 U, Whale Harbor Events, Promotions Guy are among the event sponsors with support from HNO Productions Inc. Proceeds from the event will go to support the Florida Keys Children’s Shelter.“We’ve been conducting two established ‘best of’ events in Key West and Marathon since 2008, which have become ingrained in those communities,” said Keys Weekly partner Britt Myers. “As the only locally owned media source serving the entire Florida Keys, we felt this was something that was missing in the Upper Keys.”

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The top three nominations in each category are placed on the finalists’ ballot. We do not cre ate the top three (a commonly asked question). You, the voters, decide the top three finalists from among your nominees. Nomination voting begins at 12:01 a.m. on Sept. 16 and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 30. Updates and remind ers will be provided by the Keys Weekly in print, digital and social media throughout the process.

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Myers also said he’s most proud of the fact that all of the Keys Weekly “Best Of” events were designed to support local nonprofits and civic organizations. The Marathon and Key West events have raised over $200,000 for organiza tions like Marathon Rotary, Samuel’s House, Ba hama Village Music Program and Wesley House Family“VotingServices.”isalways relative,” said Myers. “So we always remind everyone to simply have fun and keep in mind that being ‘the best’ is subjec tive. Our goal is to highlight everyone in our local communities and show the world what makes the Florida Keys so special. And moreover, every dollar raised will support a local nonprofit.”

The experiences and bonds of a community are enduring. From our local staff here in the Upper Keys, to our local ownership, we take

Go to keysweekly.com starting on Friday, Sept. 16 to vote (nominate) your favorites in each category. You can find the list of categories on page 23. Voters can vote once per day for all categories, and must fill out 75% of the ballot to cast a valid submission. So visit often, or daily, throughout the nomination process to propose your favorite finalists.

he Best of the Upper Keys is similar to the Key West People’s Choice Awards, which began in 2014, and the Best of Marathon, which began in 2008. Vot ers will have the chance to vote for all of their favorite people, places and things that encapsu lates what makes Upper Keys communities the most desired locations to visit and live on the planet. So whether it’s local celebrities, favorite neighborhoods, best local musician or best local business–locals will name the very best of the best that the Upper Keys has to offer.

Voting for the finalists in each category begins at 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 7 and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 24 at keysweekly.com. During this stage, voters can submit one ballot per day and must fill out 75% of the categories to cast a valid ballot. So visit keysweekly.com often throughout the process and submit one ballot a day. Updates and reminders will be provided at keysweekly.com, in our daily e-blast, Upper Keys Weekly print editions and social media. The winners’ celebration is Nov. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Whale Harbor Events.

The inaugural Best of the Upper Keys this year is on Nov. 5 at Whale Harbor Events. Tickets are not generally made available to the public due to demand. Winners, nominees and dignitaries are invited to attend and additional attendees are selected from a first-come, firstserved waiting list. To be placed on this list, please email Jill@keysweekly.com.

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BESTINAUGURALOFTHE UPPER KEYS CROWNS THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST ON NOV. 5

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The Event: Nov. 5

The top three nominees in each category make the finalists’ ballot. The highest vote-getter among the finalists in each category receives the Best of the Upper Keys Award.

Nominate your favorites: Sept. 16-30

pride in living, working and playing alongside you. Thanks for allowing us to play our small part here in the Upper Keys and we look for ward to supporting the Florida Keys Children’s Shelter in 2022.

The time has come to crown the best restaurant, best doctor, best park, best elected official and more in the Upper Keys. This year marks the inaugural Best of the Upper Keys, where the people select the winners with all money raised used to support a local children’s shelter.

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Six or seven years ago, they had yet to set their scaly little fingers on the property, and brown anoles skittered away with every

By the time I was 15 or 16, I had stopped keeping them in cages and instead hunted them in the wild, where I took pictures to remember them. Suffice it to say, I was famil iar with green iguanas long before I moved to Plantation Key.

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BROWN ANOLES AND CURLY TAILED LIZARDS FIND LIFE IN THE KEYS

Iguanas are only one of the invasive species to arrive on the island chain and find the living to be good. One of the best things about being an invasive species is that the natives do not know what to do with you – plant or animal, they just slide in, start growing and take over. In the Florida Keys, the herbivorous iguanas (with a taste for bird eggs) with no natural predators are as common as cockroaches. In Key West, they have been seen feeding on scraps of food discarded from restaurant tables, some times lettuce, on occasion French fries, like common chickens.

Curly-tailed lizards are also a cocky species and the primary reason the defiant lizards are not infrequently seen flattened by automobile tires on the road. They can also be compared to the invasive lionfish when wreaking havoc on an ecosystem. Lionfish are voracious feeders with no natural preda tors in their unnatural environment, which is one of the reasons it has been so easy for them to dominate the reef.

Back at Sioux Street, a plethora of inva sive species have staked out the yard. While cats rid the local neighborhoods of a spat tering of iguanas, most dead ones show up splattered in green and red on the road.

is an speaker,author,and Flor ida Keys historian. His latest book, “The Florida Keys Skunk Ape Files,” is a fun blend of two of his favorite subjects — Florida Keys history and the Skunk Ape.

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Green iguanas are scientifically known by one of the all-time original Latin names, Iguana iguana. CONTRIBUTED

These days, there are not so many brown anoles in the yard – not since the curly-tailed lizards moved in.

Curly-tailed lizards are bigger and faster than their anole counterparts and not only outcompete them for resources but eat them –especially when the summer babies hatch.

Back on land, curly-tailed lizards may begin encountering a new threat. No longer simply hunters, they may start to be the hunted, too. An African species called a redheaded agama, a bigger, stronger and faster lizard, is making inroads on the island chain. It will be interesting to see if, a decade or two down the road, the agamas have affected curly-tailed lizard populations, if brown anoles have been relegated to niche popula tions, and if the native Carolina anoles ever come down from the safety of their trees.

Because brown anoles arrived so long ago, in the late 19th century, they are not always lumped into the invasive category. They are. Brown anoles competed for re sources and habitat with the native Carolina anole. To compete with the invaders, the green anoles, sometimes called the Ameri can chameleon, moved higher up into trees.

grew up fascinated by all things that slithered, crept and crawled. As a boy, I kept cages stacked atop the two dressers in my bedroom where lizards and snakes lived and died.

step it took to walk out to the street and check the mailbox. Now, the curly tails run when they see me approaching. I have strong feelings about curly-tailed lizards, and ones I do not share with Iguana iguana (much to my wife’s chagrin).

In addition to Iguana iguana, there are brown anoles. When we moved on to the property eight or nine years ago, many more brown anoles lived here.

Moving to the Florida Keys in 2001 was similar to moving back into my boyhood bedroom – in the sense that I was once again surrounded by slithering and crawling things.There were fewer green iguanas on the islands 20 years ago – a great many, but not like they are now. They are everywhere in South Florida, the Keys and beyond, and there is nothing extraordinary about the report of green iguanas menacing (munch ing) their way across the yard. The common green iguana is a prevalent intruder at the Sioux Street office. They also leave behind poop that sometimes rains down from a tree limb overhead like a filthy, brief, torrential downpour.Greeniguanas are scientifically known by one of the all-time original Latin names, Iguana iguana. While Iguana iguana has all but taken over South Florida and the Keys, it is indigenous to Central and South America. How did they wind up in South Florida? It started with the exotic pet trade. The little green fellows escaped some of the enclo sures attempting to hold them, and others were set free by thoughtless owners. In 1964, an exotic pet store owner from Miami released 300 green iguanas on purpose. Something became of that event because, as they keep reiterating in the “Jurassic Park” movie franchise, “Life finds a way.”

On Sept. 5, FWC Officer Wayman Pearson cited a couple from Levy County, Florida, for resource violations in Cotton Key Basin, MM 86, bayside. Pearson was on water patrol with FWC Officer Jessica Diaz when they saw two snorkelers swimming around a vessel with a dive flag, and actively lobstering. A resource check on the couple revealed that four out of the six spiny lobsters onboard the vessel were undersized. The couple also harvested a live stone crab and placed it in the live well of the vessel. Pearson cited both people for possession of undersized spiny lobster, possession of whole stone crab, and out of season stone crab. The couple did not have any prior violations with FWC and were given a notice to appear in a Monroe County Court.

Almosa was speeding in a Toyota Camry at 6:09 p.m. when he illegally passed a northbound Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputy near MM 121 on U.S. 1. Almosa did not stop and continued north into FloridaLawCity.enforcement partners in Miami-Dade County joined the pursuit. Almosa eventually stopped near East Mowry Drive and SE 6th Avenue in Homestead after multiple law enforcement officers converged on hisHelocation.wastaken to jail in Miami-Dade County.

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Islamorada Fire Rescue Lt. Carlos Moreton guided the somber ceremony, which included prayer by Pastor Tony Hammon and remarks by Village Manager Ted Yates and state Rep. Jim Mooney.“Ican remember where I was when it all started unfolding,” Yates said. “I can feel the emotion that I had that day as I watched planes crashing into towers on live TV and the people and the tragedy. It forever changed how we live and how we travel, but this

‘NEVER FORGET’

A 33-year-old Palm Beach Gardens, Florida man was given a mandatory notice to appear in court citation Sunday for possessing five undersized lobsters.

Marine Deputy Nelson Sanchez was on patrol near MM 78 Bayside when he approached Kyler Douglas Yoder snorkeling. Yoder had six lobsters, of which five were undersized. The lobsters were returned to the water alive.

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Man arrested in Homestead after chase on 18-Mile Stretch

country has become strong from it.”

Man cited for lobster violations

JIM McCARTHY jim@keysweekly.com

Couple cited for catching stone crab

Miami woman arrested for boating under the influence

Law enforcement partners in Miami-Dade County charged Emmanuel Almosa with fleeing and eluding and reckless driving.

n Islamorada firefighter rang the golden bell several times as fellow first responders and community members took a moment to remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001, the lives lost and the ultimate sacrifices by police, firefighters and others at a remembrance ceremony at Station 20.

Men charged for allegedly possessing undersized snapper

On Sept. 4, FWC Investigator Chris Mattson arrested a Miami woman for BUI at Tavernier Key. At about 5:15 p.m., Mattson was on water patrol oceanside of MM 90 when he saw a personal watercraft (PWC) being operated at high speed within the boundaries of the Tavernier Key, which is a “no-motor zone.” Mattson saw a woman operating the craft with a young boy in front of her, stopped the PWC and got several signs of impairment from the woman. The operator was identified as Karla Soto Jaime, 25, of Miami. The passenger told Mattson that he was 7 years old. Shortly after stopping the PWC, the owner of the vessel, who was also the father of the young boy, came on scene and took custody of the PWC and child. Soto Jaime refused to perform field sobriety exercises, was taken to Plantation Key Jail and charged with boating under the influence. The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges are pending.

Islamorada firefighters stand as they remember the lives lost during Sept. 11, 2001.

“While the attacks were intended to break the Samaritan spirit, they did just the opposite,” Mooney said. “First responders did what they were trained to do, and what’s in their DNA, which was to save as many lives as possible.”

ISLAMORADA COMMUNITY REMEMBERS 9/11

On Sept. 3, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Investigator Chris Mattson was patrolling the area of Basin Hill Shoals around 1:15 p.m. when he saw a vessel tied to a navigation aid and displaying a dive flag. Mattson reported that two men, identified as Rudisbel Soto Napolez, 43 of Cutler Bay and Ariel Aguilar Castillo, 27 of Miami were spearfishing in John Pennekamp State Park. The men were cited for spearfishing in John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park; Castillo also was cited for possession of undersized mutton snapper.

Mooney said an island some 1,300 miles north of Islamorada was under assault. “Our freedom was under assault, our nation was under assault and our guts were under assault,” he said.

As the assault on the Twin Towers took 2,763 lives, Mooney noted, there were two other assaults. An attack at the Pentagon resulted in 189 lives lost, which included 64 lives on American Airlines Flight 77. On United Flight 93, Americans refused to go down without a fight. All 44 people aboard were killed when the plane crashed in a rural field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Mooney said the group on the United plane saved thousands of others' lives.

A 33-year-old Miami-Dade County man was arrested in Florida City on Sept. 7 after police say he recklessly passed a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputy on the 18-Mile Stretch and then fled.

Islamorada Fire Rescue Lt. Carlos Moreton, pictured middle, guided a somber 9/11 ceremony inside Station 20.

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Resolution Approving a Purchase from Airvac, Inc, for Vacuum Pits and Vacuum Pit Components and Ratifying Additional Purchases from Airvac in FY 21-22 XII. XIII.MOTIONSMAYOR/COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS A. Discussion Reserving Affordable Housing Allocations (Mark Gregg) XIV. VILLAGE ATTORNEY / VILLAGE MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS A. Council Rules of Procedure and Meeting Protocols B. BPAS / New Development Moratorium XV. OptionsADJOURNMENTforViewing 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 link: https://www.islamorada.fl.us/ departments/communications/live_village_broadcast_ meeting.php Public Participation through Public Comment: The public may provide public comment on items of a general nature or items specific to the agenda. Below are the guidelines for submitting public comments: Option 1: Email your comments. 1. Public comment should be submitted via email to: public.comment@islamorada.fl.us 2. The email should contain “Public Comment” in the subject line. 3. The name and address of the submitter shall be included in the email. 4. Public comment should be submitted by 9 a.m. the day before the meeting. Public comment will be sent to the Village Councilmembers for consideration prior to the meeting. Public comments will not be read during the meeting. Option 2: Call in During the Meeting. 1. If phoning in, dial 301-715-8592 and enter the webinar ID: 911 0656 4166 followed by #. When the Mayor opens public comment pertaining to the agenda item you are interested in dial *9 to be recognized by the Zoom meeting monitor. The Monitor will call you by the last four digits of your phone number. Please be sure to unmute your phone when you are called upon. 2. If watching online via Zoom: Open the Zoom webinar link https://zoom.us/j/91106564166 and follow the prompts to join the webinar. When the Mayor opens public comment use the “raise your hand” feature to be recognized by the meeting monitor. Public comments will be heard in the order in which they are received. 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) 664-6448 or by email at at least 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Verbatim Record: Anyone wishing to appeal any decision made by the Islamorada Village Council with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF

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V. MAYOR / COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS VI. VILLAGE ATTORNEY / VILLAGE MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS VII. ADJOURNMENT ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS FIRST PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING FY 2022-2023 Founders Park Community Center 87000 Overseas Highway Islamorada, FL 33036 Monday, September 19, 2022 5:30 PM The Village Council has resumed the in-person regular meeting format. Virtual participation is still available to the public. Please review the instructions below the agenda for participation details. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. AGENDA: Requests for Deletion / Emergency Additions V. REPORTS, PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Geo Toth Recognition of Service VI. 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.) VII.CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS & APPOINTMENTS A. Land Acquisition Citizens Advisory Committee (John Kocol) B. Parks and Recreation Citizens Advisory Committee (Carolyn Wightman) / Alligator Lighthouse Swim Report VIII. 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 Councilmember so requests, in which event, the item will be moved to the Main Agenda.) A. Minutes of August 25, 2022 Regular Village Council Meeting B. Resolution Approving Letter of Engagement for Code Compliance Hearing Officer C. Approval of Appointments to the Islamorada Youth Council D. Resolution Approving the Purchase of a 2023 Ford Transit E-350 Medium Roof 148” Wheelbase Passenger Wagon RWD XLT IX. ORDINANCES A. Second Reading: Ordinance to Repeal and Replace Flood Code B. First Reading: Ordinance Amending Chapter 50 to Prohibit Smoking in Village Parks and Beaches, and to Prohibit Smoking in County Parks and Beaches Within Village Boundaries X. QUASI-JUDICIAL A. Major Conditional Use – Crooked Palm Brewery/Distillery, 90184 Overseas Highway XI. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution Approving Agreement with Aqua Waste Repairs, Inc., for Canal 114 Gravity Injection Well Installation Services B. Resolution Approving Work Authorization No. 9 with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for Water Quality Monitoring and Construction Administration and Oversight of the Canal 114 Restoration Project C. Firefighter Local 4374 Memorandum of Understanding D. Dock Length Variance Request by Marek Kiyashka E. Approval of Professional State Lobbying Services Agreement with GrayRobinson, P.A. F. Resolution Approving an Interlocal Agreement Between the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority and the Village for the Islamorada Transmission Main Adaptation Project Pursuant to the Resilient Florida Grant Program G. Resolution Approving and Accepting a Grant Award from the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (“FDEP”) for the Islamorada Transmission Main Adaptation Project (“Project”) Pursuant to the Resilient Florida Grant Program; Approving the Grant Agreement Between FDEP and Islamorada, Village of Islands, As Grantee, for the Project; and Approving the Consent to Assignment of Grant Agreement Between FDEP, The Village and the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority

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Paulino, an advanced registered nurse practitioner, and Williams, a registered nurse, established Keys Mobile Mobile Services to provide medical services not readily available in the Upper Keys, particularly early morning, late evening and weekend care. “The option to bring care to your location serves to enhance the medical services provided in the oﬃce,” said Williams.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. at Burton Memorial United Methodist Church (MM 93, Oceanside).

She is survived by her daughter, Julie Albury Ratliff, son Timothy and daughter-in-law (Cristina) Albury, daughter-in-law Elaine Albury, sister-in-law Susan Dixon, five grandchildren, five great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and so many wonderful friends. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, William Ray Albury, son Daniel Albury, parents George Wellington and Emma Sawyer, and brothers George Sawyer and Carl Sawyer.

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Albury, 92, of Tavernier, went home peacefully to the Lord on Aug. 27, 2022.

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A lifelong resident of the Upper Keys, she was raised, and lived her younger years, in Key Largo until she married William Ray Albury and then lived in Tavernier for the rest of her Albertalife.was a homemaker for most of her adult years; she also worked for the Florida Keys Electric Coop from 1948-1952 and again from 1975-1980. When she went to work in 1948, she was only the second office clerk there in the history of FKEC. Betty Patterson advanced to the new position of assistant to the manager, H.L. Martin, and Alberta took Betty's former position. Alberta remembered when she was a child in the 1930s, Mr. Martin and Mr. Warren Bland came to the homes in the Upper Keys to collect the $5 deposit from each family to get electricity established in the UpperSheKeys.had fond memories of riding on Henry Flagler’s Florida East Coast Railway train as a young child, from Key Largo to Key West and back prior to the 1935 hurricane. She also remembered going through the '35 hurricane with her family in Key Largo, a memory she neverAsforgot.achild and teenager, Alberta and her family attended Rock Harbor Methodist Church. After she married, she joined William Ray with the church family at Tavernier Methodist Church, later to become Burton Memorial United Methodist Church. She loved the Lord and with a true servant heart, she served in many positions throughout the years. She was a Sunday School teacher, chairperson of education, served on worship and finance committees, played piano for Sunday evening services, led the children's choirs, sang in the adult choir and led the Sunday School assembly time. She also helped establish and lead the Ladies Bible Study, was Prayer Chain leader and helped to start up (and cook for) God's Kitchen weekly meal. God's Kitchen was a perfect fit as Alberta loved to cook and always made sure everyone had plenty to eat.

Established earlier this year by medical professionals Keila Paulino and Scott Williams, Keys Mobile Medical Services provides services from its Key Largo oﬃce as well as throughout the Upper Keys, bringing with them more than a decade of experience gained at University of Miami, Jackson Health and Baptist Health.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent in memory of Alberta Albury to Florida United Methodist Children's Home, 51 Children's Way, Enterprise, Florida 32725 or donate online: www.fumch.org.

Areas of specialty include general health and wellness, telehealth, orthopedics and oncology. Services offered include IV hydrations/hangover cures, blood draws with processing through Quest Diagnostics, surgical clearances, as well as BOTOX and fillers. A new service offering is drug testing for employers and DOT certifications.

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“I think Venus has a really good sense for what kids need,” Pullar told Keys Weekly. “She’s kind and gentle, and she respects them. She’s always setting up different activi ties. She has painting, music, a million books and she’s just a short walk to the beach. And it’s important for parents to know that she’s bilingual in Spanish. It’s good for a child’s brain development.”

In the clubhouse, Venus Haugen makes sure all the children she babysits have plenty of ‘screen-free’ activities to do, such as painting, seen here. CHARLOTTE TWINE/Keys Weekly

She was able to transfer her college credits completely to the U.S. and used that experience to work in Broward County as a preschool teacher for five years. Along the way, she met Adam Haugen, who was born and raised in the Keys and is now an IT ad ministrator for the Monroe County school system. They live in Tavernier with their three kids — and a large backyard with that tiki hut, fort, swimming pool and, oh yeah, a giant blow-up unicorn that sprays water. It’s truly a kids paradise.

The Upper Keys Kids Clubhouse is available for babysitting children ages newborn on up, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with at least 24 hours’ notice. The rates are $20 an hour for one child, $25 an hour for two, and $30 an hour for three. To contact owner Venus Haugen, call or text 954-627-2822, email upperkeyskidsclubhouse@ gmail.com or send a message on her Instagram or Facebook accounts @upperkeyskidsclubhouse. Visit upperkeyskidsclub house.com to learn more.

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families on vacation. She had found that she would often drive her children to Miami in order to get a bigger selection of inter esting ways for them to pass the time.

Back at the tiki hut, Haugen wiped paint from Penelope’s hands while the other kids ran off to climb a tree. Haugen smiled. “Parents should fully expect the kids are going to get messy.”

“I’m totally going to use blue!” shouted Chloe, age 6.

Upper Keys Kids Clubhouse provides a new ‘screen-free’ activity for children

Venus Haugen’s residence is like a paradise for children and includes this swimming pool. CONTRIB UTED

“(My son) was always busy and happy, which I can confirm by his barely saying goodbye when dropped off and never wanting to leave,” wrote Judith Rhodes Langford in another review.

Soft reggae music played, while palm trees surrounding the hut shimmied in the breeze. Nearby, a crystal-clear blue swimming pool stood next to a giant jungle gym.“I want you to close your eyes and think what pretty pictures you’re going to make,” she said softly to the kids. They stood transfixed. “What colors are you going to use?”

Climbing trees is just one of the activities children can do at the Upper Keys Kids Playhouse.

You could just feel it in the air: The kids were having oodles of fun.

KIDS PARADISE

“I’m going to use orange!” her sister, Celeste, age 4, shouted back.

Upper Keys Kids Clubhouse owner Venus Haugen is a longtime Tav ernier resident who grew up in Venezuela and has a bachelor’s degree in childhood education and CPR certification. CONTRIB UTED

Chloe and Celeste are Key Largo mom Jen Pullar’s kiddos. She regularly brings them to the clubhouse to play with Haugen’s own children: Penelope, age 2, Martin, age 5, and Miranda, age 6.

Welcome to the Upper Keys Kids Clubhouse. Owner Haugen started her babysitting business only a couple of months ago, but it has already attracted the attention of local parents.“My kids are always excited when they spend time with Venus and her sweet chil dren,” wrote Karina Estep in a Facebook review. “They feel safe and secure, and I love knowing they are well taken care of, just as if they were with me.”

pack of children surrounded Venus Haugen in the backyard tiki hut of her Tav ernier home. As they watched closely, Haugen poured globs of thick, brightly colored paint into small plastic palettes.

As a unit, the five kids turned and walked to their pre-set-up canvases and, like a line of barefoot mini-Picassos, started stabbing their paint brushes, giggling and chat ting. Haugen turned the music up.

She pointed out that she only takes care of one family of kids at a time. Officially, she provides a babysitting service that parents can use for special occasions when they have an errand to run or a leisurely adult activity to enjoy.“So Mom can get a mani-pedi, or a parent can go to a doctor’s appoint ment and drop off their kids,” she said, noting that she is CPR certified. “The children are screen-free and do not use laptops or a television. They are creative and in nature.”

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“My passion is to provide a magical time and freedom,” said Haugen, who grew up in Venezuela and has a bachelor’s degree in childhood education from Andrés Bello Catholic University in Caracas.

Haugen started the Upper Keys Kids Clubhouse because she missed teaching chil dren and wanted to provide another much-needed local activity for Keys parents and

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To register for the Zoom meeting, visit divingmuseum.org. Spaces will be limited; attendees must register in advance. HDM will stop taking reservations at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 20 or when all slots have been taken. For those unable to attend in-person or virtually, the session will be recorded and posted to the HDM YouTube channel. The sponsors are HDM members David and Patti Gross, and Culture Builds Florida.

History of Diving Museum hosts research professor from AtlanticFloridaUniversity

Shirley Pomponi's research focuses on sustainable methods for production of sponge-derived chemicals with human health benefits. CONTRIBUTED

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The museum will host the presentation on-site with limited seating in the Bauer Diving History Research Library, as well as through a private Zoom meeting. If you are interested in attending in person, email the community outreach team at programs@divingmuseum.org or call the museum at 305-664-9737.

he History of Diving Museum (HDM) will present an “Immerse Yourself!” lecture featuring “Drugs from Sponges” presented by professor Shirley Pomponi on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. Pomponi is a research professor at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute-Florida Atlantic University. She earned a doctorate in biological oceanography from the University of Miami, Rosentiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. An ocean explorer and marine biotechnologist, Pomponi's research focuses on marine sponges and, in particular, the development of sustainable methods for production of sponge-derived chemicals with human health benefits.

A total of 450 swimmers participate in the annual swim to Alligator Lighthouse. ANDY NEWMAN/Florida Keys News Bureau

In other divisions, swimmers Greg Hodson and Joan Wheeler posted the fast two-person relay time of 4:05:44. Swimmers Lynnette Hennessey and Kolby Minckler from Hilton Head, South Carolina, and Joe Green from Bluffton, South Carolina, won the three-person class in 4:08:13.

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17-year-old Islamorada swimmer finishes at the top among females

The winning four-person team consisted of male competitors from Ponte Vedra. Marty Berman, Andrew Freeman, Keith Kessler and Michael Miller posted a time of 4:27:46.

Founded by Florida Keys artist "Lighthouse Larry" Herlth, the annual race is staged to raise awareness about the need to preserve the almost 150-year-old Alligator Reef Lighthouse and five other aging lighthouses off the Florida Keys. The event also raises college scholarship funds for Keys students interested in competitive swimming.TheIslamorada community-based organization that hosts the annual swim was granted ownership of the lighthouse in 2021 under the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act. Restoring it is likely to take five to seven years and cost up to $9 million, according to organizers. Fundraising information can be found at savealligatorlighthouse.org.Constructedto warn ships away from the Florida Keys reef tract, the lighthouse and others in the Keys are no longer maintained since their function has been replaced by modern Global Positioning System navigation.

Alligator Reef Lighthouse is named after the USS Alligator, a U.S. Navy schooner that ran aground on the reef in 1822 and sank. Despite misconceptions, there are no alligators around the lighthouse since those reptiles primarily live in freshwater habitats.

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450 participants from around the United States competed in the Sept. 10 Swim for Alligator Lighthouse, an 8-mile open-water challenge off the Florida Keys.

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Tampa resident Connor Signorin, 30, emerged from the Atlantic Ocean as the top individual swimmer for the second consecutive year. The former University of Florida swimmer, who won All-American honors five times, completed the race in 3 hours, 7 minutes and 8 seconds.

Top female finisher Corley Smith, 17, of Islamorada, completed the race in 3 hours, 43 minutes and 13 seconds.

Athletes swam to Alligator Reef Lighthouse off Islamorada, rounded the beacon and finished where they started at Amara Cay Resort.

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“Floridians want a governor who cares about them to solve real resources.”protectionrestorationforbillionsecuringonhaveweGodleave“Ifreedomusbullyfreedom,whoproblems,preservesnotawhodividesandtakesouraway.”promisedtoFloridatobetterthanfoundit.Wemadegoodthatpromise,$3.3infundingEvergladesandofwater — Republican—RonincumbentDeSantisCharlieCrist

In total, DeSantis’ reelection cam paign has raised north of $22 million since November 2021, compared to Crist’s $9.9 million raised since May 2021.DeSantis’ campaign has spent $12.8 million so far.

Crist has been endorsed by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, U.S. Rep. Al Lawson, Communications Workers of America and Democratic Public Edu cation Caucus, among other organiza tions and “Floridiansofficials.want a governor who cares about them to solve real prob lems, who preserves freedom, not a bully who divides us and takes our freedom away,” Crist said following his primary victory last month.

DeSantis is running alongside cur rent Lt. Gov. Jeannette Nuñez, while Crist’s running mate is Karla Hernan dez, who serves as president of the United Teachers of Dade.

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“I promised to leave Florida to God better than we found it,” he said following his endorsement from the Everglades Trust. “We have made good on that promise, securing $3.3 billion in funding for Everglades restoration and protection of water resources.”

DeSantis has gathered endorse ments from the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, Everglades Trust, Florida Realtors, Florida Restaurant and Lodg ing Association, Florida Retail Federa tion and Florida Professional Firefight ers, among other groups.

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epublican incumbent Ron DeSantis’ war chest is growing in a reelection bid for Florida governor against Democrat CharlieAccordingCrist.

over $1 million late August

Adding to DeSantis’ contributions are the tens of millions being raked in by the Friends of Ron DeSantis PAC. Since his run for governor in 2018, the PAC has gathered more than $184 million. Since November 2021, the PAC has collected more than $77 million.

Crist’s campaign gathered a little over $881,000 from 17,404 contribu tions from people and businesses between Aug. 27 and Sept. 2. That’s slightly down from the week before when Crist’s campaign collected a little over $1 million. The former governor from 2007 to 2011 and representative of Florida’s U.S. House District 13 dat ing back to 2017, Crist’s campaign has spent $7.5 million since the summer of 2021.

As for Crist’s PAC, the Friends of Charlie Crist has raised a little more than $8.5 million since May 2021. Crist won a Democratic primary over vari ous challengers, including Nikki Fried, last August. Crist secured 59% of the vote followed by Fried, who received 35% of the vote.

to latest campaign finance records, DeSantis’ campaign collected just over $1.1 million in con tributions from 10,919 individuals and businesses between Aug. 27 and Sept. 2. Fundraising for DeSantis, who seeks a second term, is up from the previous reporting term. Around $814,000 in contributions flowed into his campaign between Aug. 20 and Aug. 28.

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Friday, Sept. 23

I’ve been teaching Kai the fox how to scream early in the mornings. I have a lot on my plate, as you can see. Mom has been working a lot the past two weeks, which means she has left me in charge, or at least that is what I assume. So, I have been coordi nating nap time with the foxes. Everyone gets their own assigned spot, but I get to pick my favorite spot, of course. Believe it or not, Kai and I sleep peacefully under the bed and things are really working out well aroundTherehere.isa

Sunday, Sept. 18

Thursday, Sept. 15

• Special call village council meeting on the budget at 5:30 p.m. at Founders Park Community Center.

Through the Volunteer Fish Survey Project, REEF educates recreational divers on how to properly survey for fish on each of their dives.

Friday, Sept. 30

• Take Stock in Children Back country Challenge. Sept. 30-Oct. 1

• I.CARE dive and transplant at 8:30 a.m. at Conch Republic Divers. Call 305-852-1655 to sign up. Monday, Sept. 19

Local foxes get international attention

Islamorada Scavenger Hunt from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Florida Keys Brewing Company.

FISH SURVEYS AND SCAVENGER HUNT ON TAP THIS WEEKEND

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

• I.CARE dive and transplant at 8:30 a.m. at Islamorada Dive Cen ter. Book by calling 305-664-3483.

• Conch Scramble Charity Golf Tournament. Visit conchscramble. com to learn more.

Grouper is the most handsome boy. And he has the personality to match his good looks.

• The Final Friday Fish Fry & Car Show at 6 p.m. at Bob’s Bunz Cafe, Islamorada.

A scavenger hunt is happening on Saturday, Sept. 17 down in Islam orada at the Florida Keys Brewing Company (FKBC). The cost is $10 per person and all proceeds will go to the Good Health Clinic and the Keys History & Discovery Center. Teams of up to four people are allowed. There will be over 100 items to be found on Upper Matecumbe. You can bike or walk and all items will be found on the ocean side from Whale Harbor to Midway Cafe, so there will be no need to cross U.S. 1. Teams will start and finish at FKBC anytime between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., and you can sign up anytime in the tasting room. Winners will be announced at 6 Anywho,p.m. that’s all for this week. Check us out and keep up with our social media by visiting pawsitivebeginnings.org. Until next time, Reef, over and out!

• Morada Way Art Walk from 6 to 9 p.m. at Morada Way Arts & Cultural District, Islamorada. Saturday, Sept. 17

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Rainbow Reef has partnered with the Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF), which has generated one of the largest marine life databases in the world. Through the Volunteer Fish Survey Project, REEF educates recreational divers on how to properly survey for fish on each of their dives. They can then contribute this information on numbers and species of fish to the database used by scientists and researchers world-wide. Call to reserve your spot at 305-451-7171.

• Islamorada Village Council meeting at 5:30 p.m. at Founders Park Community Center.

• International Coastal Cleanup Day.•

Wednesday, Sept. 21

• Just Older Youth (JOY) Center classes from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Visit justolderyouthinc.org for a complete schedule.

Grouper is a ridgeback/husky mix who’s about 1½ years old. He is very friendly to all people and he absolutely loves to play with other dogs. He is so playful and loves to run – so much that he would occasionally jump the fence around his yard and run through his neighborhood. Grouper is known to be a bit of an escape artist. The perfect home for Grouper has a fenced yard with a 6-foot secure fence and nothing for him to climb over. He also needs an owner experienced with high energy breeds like Rhodesian ridgeback and husky. If you are interested in meet ing Grouper, please complete an application at www.mprescues.org/adoptionapplication. Already approved applicants can call 305-453-1315.

• Coral Shores Homecom ing Parade at 5 p.m. on the Old Highway. Sept. 23-25

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i friends! Reef the fox here with your weekly “Reef’s Report.”

host of events coming up. On Friday, Sept. 16, join Rainbow Reef for a fish survey trip. Scientists, researchers and conservation organizations rely on data regarding where different species of fish are thriving and where invasive species are having a negative impact. This enables them to study dif ferent fish species and to offer advice about where humans are having a major impact and what can be done about it. Unfortunately, there are far too few scientists to constantly monitor and survey these fish.

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I’ve been a very busy fox this past week. I had an interview with a company called GeoBeats about how amazing I am. Mom had her own interview with “The Independent,” which is a United Kingdom-based online news company.

• Immerse Yourself lecture series at 7 p.m. at History of Diving Museum, Islamorada.

LEATHERBACK TURTLE ENTANGLED IN LOBSTER TRAP LINE FREED BY OFFICER IN THE UPPERS KEYS

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Ruiz saw that the turtle had its neck and front flippers entangled in the trap line. Efforts to grab the line to unravel the 350-pound turtle worked to no avail due to its weight. Ruiz then contacted a commercial lobsterman to figure out the owner of the trap. Ruiz ended up getting in contact with the owner, who agreed to let the officer cut the line.

Ruiz made a few cuts to the trap line to free the turtle from entanglement. Ruiz said the turtle stayed at the surface for a few moments, took a breath, submerged and swam off.

leatherback turtle entangled in lobster trap line in the waters of the Upper Keys was freed thanks to the efforts of one Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation officer.Officer Pablo Ruiz was patrolling near Alligator Reef around 3 p.m. on Sept. 7 when he noticed a commercial lobster trap buoy bobbing in and out of the water. Ruiz saw a large black shape under the buoy and immediately noticed the shape of a leatherback turtle.

The turtles are covered with a firm, leathery skin, with seven ridges running lengthwise down their backs. They are usually black with white, pink and blue splotches and no claws on their flippers. The leatherback sea turtle is protected as an endangered species by the Federal Endangered Species Act and as a federally-designated endangered species by Florida’s Endangered and Threatened Species Rule, and by Florida's Marine Turtle Protection Act (379.2431, Florida Statutes).

“Reese kept us andShesteady.neverlostfocusgaveitherall.”

In last Thursday night’s game against Marathon, Reese Haggard shouldered the responsibility of manning the team’s new offensive structure on the court, something which impressed her coach and held the team together when they had a few minor adjustments to make early in the game. As a setter, Haggard does the heavy lifting to make her teammates look good. In the big win, she had an amazing 21 assists. Her precision serving has become a thing of beauty this season, and she racked up six aces in three sets of play. For her fantastic game play, on-court leadership and hustle, Reese Haggard is this week’s Keys Weekly Athlete of the Week.

– Coach Sara Eckert

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / SEPTEMBER 15, 202228 TEAM SPORT Opponent DATE RESULT Coral Shores Volleyball Keys Gate 9/7 W, 3-0 Marathon Volleyball Key West 9/8 L, 3-0 Key West Volleyball Marathon 9/8 W, 3-0 Marathon Football NSU University 9/8 W, 22-19 Coral Shores Football Palm Glades Prep 9/9 W, 48-0 Key West Volleyball Huntsville, AL 9/9 L, 2-0 Marathon Volleyball Colonial Christian 9/9 L, 3-0 Key West Football Tru Prep Academy 9/9 W, Forfeit Key West Volleyball Jensen Beachw 9/9 L, 2-0 Key West Volleyball Episcopal School of Jacksonville 9/9 L, 2-0 Coral Shores Swimming Doctors Charter & Braddock 9/9 B / 2nd Place G / 1st Place Key West Swimming Archbishop McCarthy 9/10 B/W, 92-78 G/L, 106-64 THIS WEEK IN KEYS PREP SPORTS THE SCOREBOARD REESE HAGGARD Date School Sport Opponent Start Time 9/15 Marathon Volleyball @ Palm Glades Prep 4 p.m. 9/15 Coral Shores Golf KW & MHS 2:30 p.m. 9/16 Key West Football Dade Christian 7 p.m. 9/16 Coral Shores Football @ Miami Sunset 3:30 p.m. 9/16 Key West Volleyball Conch Cup Tournament TBA 9/16 Key West & Marathon Cross Country @ Spanish River Invite (Boca Raton) 4 p.m. 9/17 Key West Swimming Wellington (CFK) 10:30 a.m. 9/17 Key West Volleyball Conch Cup Tournament TBA 9/19 Marathon Volleyball Palmer 5:30 p.m. 9/20 Marathon Golf @ LaSalle (Crandon) 3 p.m. 9/20 Coral Shores Volleyball Palmer 5:30 p.m. 9/22 Marathon Volleyball Somerset HomesteadSouth 5:30 p.m. 9/22 Coral Shores Cross Country All County 3:30 p.m. 9/22 Coral Shores Volleyball Colonial Christian 5:30 p.m.

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Reese Haggard is a leader on the court who quite literally ‘sets’ her teammates up for success. TRACY MCDONALD/Keys Weekly

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The Hurricanes improved their record to 2-1 on Sept. 9 with a de cisive 48-0 win against the Eagles of Palm Glades Prep Academy. Coach Ed Holly attributed the win to a team effort as well as that of the fans. “It was jam-packed. The community support is incred ible and it grows every week,” he said. “Our guys feed off of that energy. We love it!” And the fans loved the offensive onslaught the ’Canes put on, spreading out the scoring over five different players.Robert Dube set the tone on the Eagles’ first drive when he read a hitch route early, got the jump and took an interception to the house to put Coral Shores up 6-0. AJ Putetti added two scores for the ’Canes, one in the air and one on the ground. Chuck Jacob sen had a 20-yard reception in the end zone, Derek Smith had a 14-yard rushing TD, and Danty Diorio had a pair of rushing touch downs.The defense managed the shutout despite being without a few key players due to illness. The ’Canes adjusted to the new roles without issue and ensured the show was all Coral Shores. The big defensive line led by John Holly and Xavyer Arrington had mul tiple sacks and put pressure on the Eagles’ quarterback all night. The few plays that slipped through the line were ended quickly by Eddie Holly, who played defensive end this week, linebackers Ja cobsen and Elijah Palmisicano, and the rest of the ’Canes defense, who worked to keep their end zone clear all night.

upfield against Palm Glades on Sept. 9. The ‘Canes went on to win 480. DOUG FINGER/ Keys Weekly

kickoff, but Tru Prep’s athletics depart ment assured Key West that all was well and the game, which was a fill-in contest for the Conchs after a different team folded earlier this season, was played.After the 40-20 “loss,” it was discov ered via social media that the prior al legations were, indeed, true, and every score made by Tru Prep was credited to an ineligible player.

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Anyone who watched the Key West game on Sept. 9 might have thought the Saints of Tru Prep Academy looked bigger, stronger and more developed than the TheyConchs.wouldhave been correct, for all the wrong reasons. Tru Prep played six ineligible players in the contest, giv ing Key West an unusual win after scoring 20 points to the Saints’ 40.

The Hurricanes will take the show on the road this week as they play their lone away match this year at Miami Sunset. The ’Canes will face the 1-2 Knights on Friday, Sept. 16 at 3:30 p.m. in South Miami.

Marathon improved its record to 2-1 with a big win over University School in Fort Lauderdale. The Fins took on the Sharks on Sept. 8 but didn’t return to the Keys until early Friday morning due to multiple lightning delays, even with shortened third and fourth quarters.Thelate

The Conchs did manage to score three touchdowns against the Saints despite the disadvantage, with Jakari Blackman scoring two and running back RJ Reynolds scoring one in what Hughes described as “an outstanding effort” in his first full game this season.

Key West coach Johnny Hughes was tipped off that the Saints might be playing with some post-graduate athletes. His suspicions were exacerbated when the game film the school sent to him showed the Saints playing McDougal Tech, a junior college located in Pom pano Beach. Tru Prep’s record was 1-0 coming into the game, with the win

Three high schools are celebrating big wins this week in a rare trifecta of success for Monroe County prep football. The wins themselves couldn’t be more diverse, though. Coral Shores put up huge numbers in a shutout win, Marathon had to grind for its win, fighting mother nature as well as their op ponent, and Key West was credited with a win despite being outscored by 20 points.

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Hawkins had 122 yards on the ground in the shortened game and added three sacks defensively. Eubank and Wright had more than 50 yards apiece rushing, and Fab Louis Jeune tacked on three tackles.After a week of recovery, the Fins will look to make it a threegame win streak when they take on Ransom Everglades on Friday, Sept. 23 at home.

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With a win in the books, the 1-2 Conchs will face yet another untested team on Sept. 16 in Dade Christian, a team with no games yet this season and just 19 players listed on its roster. The Conchs are at home again in The Backyard at 7 p.m.

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start didn’t put a damper on the Dolphins’ offense as Marathon steamrolled into the end zone on the first drive of the game, moving the ball via team effort. Senior Thomas Eu bank earned the touchdown, followed by a two-point conversion by Malachi Hawkins to put the Dolphins on top, 8-0. Then came the first delay. The Sharks struck next, but were stopped in their two-point conversion attempt just in time for another delay. The Sharks used the break to their advantage and scored another six shortly after, but again failed to convert the extra point.

The Fins answered back with a 55-yard touchdown run from freshman Shamar Wright and an extra two points from Hawkins. The lead was short-lived, as the Sharks added another seven just before halftime. After the break, Marathon controlled the clock, scoring toward the end of the abbreviated eight-minute third quarter with a Hawkins touchdown. The conditions became slop py by the fourth quarter, causing miscues and a fumble for the Sharks that put an end to their comeback hopes.

Top: Jeffrey Hoyt takes ﬂight off the blocks as his relay teammate touches the wall. Hoyt was a member of Key West’s winning 200 freestyle relay team. TRACY MCDONALD/Keys Weekly

Below: Jacob Perez cruises down his lane. TRACY MCDONALD/Keys Weekly

Key West opened its season against the Mavericks of Archbishop McCarthy, who traveled from Ft. Lauderdale on Sept. 10 to meet up with the Conchs at the College of the Florida Keys swimming pool on Stock Island. Key West’s boys beat Archbishop McCarthy 92-78, with notable wins by Lucas Montiel in the 100 breaststroke (1:13.82), AJ Smith in the 50 freestyle (23.18) and John Searcy in the 100 butterfly (59.27). Montiel and Smith teamed up with Jeffrey Hoyt and Brody McCandless in the 200 freestyle relay, edging out McCarthy for a big first place.The girls team lost to the Mavericks 106-64. The Lady Conchs took first place in the 100 fly, with Lauren Walterson winning the event in 1:17.04.

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Smith’s weekend of competition didn’t end on Sept. 9. The next morning, she swam 8.1 miles (that’s 13,035.7 meters) in the Swim for Alligator Lighthouse, completing the open water swim in 3:35:33, good enough to win the female overall category behind just three men. The event, described by its promoters as “not for the faint of heart,” promises one of the hardest endeavors a swimmer can consider –plus some jellyfish stings.

Coaches Kelly Owens and Jon Olsen were happy not only with their teams’ overall performance, but also the camaraderie they showed.

“The kids truly gave 100% effort on all of their swims,” said Owens. “The best part of the meet for us, though, was not the effort in the pool, but the support our athletes gave to each other from the pool deck.”

and Braddock on Sept. 9 at Founders Park in Islamorada. The girls team silenced their opponents to take first place, while the boys took second, falling to Braddock but beating Doctors Charter.The boys 200 freestyle relay team of Curran O’Donnell, Patrick O’Donnell, Evan Osipov and Cole Ferger won the event with a time of 1:49.60. O’Donnell also had a strong swim in the boys 200 individual medley, taking second with a time of The2:10.68.girls200 medley relay team of Layne Smith, Abbie Sargent, Riley Cooper and Corley Smith took first place in the event with a time of 1:55.83. Additionally, Smith, Allegra Fucarracio and Larkin Dunn swept the 200 freestyle event.

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$11,469.5221with12M/48Detroit,17514JacksonParksideMI48221 a per diem amount of $5.664.47 from May 2, Larue2022 Baker and Lief Erickson 1807 Greymore Way Baldwin, NY 13027

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JENNA BRYAN, Owner/Manager

$7,950.3810K/50 with a per diem amount of $3.92 from May 2, David2022

Lacob 959 Dallas Lawrenceville,WayGA 30046

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$6,520.8919U/38 with a per diem amount of $3.22 from May 2, $6,520.8919U/372022 with a per diem amount of $3.22 from May 2, Norene2022

$8,077.4903C/04 with a per diem amount of $3.98 from May 2, David2022 L Watson and Deborah L 2477WatsonCounty Line Road Warrington, PA 18976 $4,611.9107G/08 with a per diem amount of $2.27 from May 2, $4,611.9204D/092022 with a per diem amount of $2.27 from May 2, James2022 F Wheeler 840 Salem Lane Lake Worth, FL 33467

$5,130.0814P/23 with a per diem amount of $2.53 from May 2, $5,130.0801A/332022 with a per diem amount of $2.53 from May 2, Elmer2022

$12,174.2308H/46 with a per diem amount of $6.00 from May 2, Oreste2022

Wheatons Towing reserves the right to accept or reject any and/ or all 1G1ZE5ST9HF159422bids. 2017 CHEV 2MEFM74W91X682447 2001

$13,024.4616R/48 with a per diem amount of $6.42 from May 2, Robert2022

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$5,307.2017S/07 with a per diem amount of $2.62 from May 2,

$11,962.4307G/40Brandon,843Erik2022BredemeyerBayouViewDriveFL33510withaper

FICTITIOUS NAME

SeptemberPublish: 15, 2022

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of SANDBAR DONUTS located at 102840 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

$5,295.5318T/28 with a per diem amount of $2.61 from May 2, Ted2022H

and open sealed responses for the Professionalfollowing:Architectural and Engineering Services for Facility Assessment and Design of WindRetrofits at 10 County Buildings MONRE COUNTY, FLORIDA

$6,692.2017S/282022 with a per diem amount of $3.30 from May 2, Thomas2022

THOMAS L AVRUTIS, ESQUIRE TRUSTEE FOR TOPSIDER RESORT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, 201INC Fletcher Avenue, Second Sarasota,Floor FL 34236 Telephone (941) 955-7715 Facsimile (941) 953-7625

$5,619.4806F/49 with a per diem amount of $2.77 from May 2, Karlene2022

$5,994.0514P/33 with a per diem amount of $2.96 from May 2, Michael2022 Grady 1526 63rd Street Downers Grove, IL 60516

$7,413.5612M/35 with a per diem amount of $3.66 from May 2, Tracey2022

D Scott 6224 Old New London Road New Market, MD 21774

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E Deveny 901 N Cottey Street Edina, MO 63537

$11,080.9720V/20 with a per diem amount of $5.46 from May 2, $11,080.9719U/192022 with a per diem amount of $5.46 from May 2, Frank2022 Fastov and Ruth Fastov P.O. Box Boynton740214Beach, FL 33474

B Marshall, Trustee and Harry Willard Marshall, Trustee of the Marshall Family Trust dated January 16, 1998 C/O Mark Marshall 1825 Hoffner Avenue Orlando, FL 32809 $4,720.3304D/36 with a per diem amount of $2.33 from May 2, Edith2022

$5,020.2617S/14 with a per diem amount of $2.48 from May 2, Reggie2022 Giffin 200 NW 47th Street Kansas City, MO 64116

K Rohan 5823 Church Hill Road West Palm Beach, FL 33405 $7,777.7518T/37 with a per diem amount of $3.84 from May 2, Angela2022

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$4,959.1812M/08 with a per diem amount of $2.45 from May 2, Richard2022 Conrad and Dawn 8164ConradPine Circle Tamarac, FL 33321

Joseph 2219 Century Oaks Lane Charlotte, NC 28262

$5,307.2016R/052022 with a per diem amount of $2.62 from May 2, $5,307.2120V/042022 with a per diem amount of $2.62 from May 2, $5,307.2116/062022 with a per diem amount of $2.62 from May 2, Catherine2022 Miller 914 Jamestown Drive Rockledge, FL 32955 $5,013.1420V/31 with a per diem amount of $2.47 from May 2, Michael2022 Morisi and Shannon 4018MorisiAppaloosa Court Suffolk, VA 23434

I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of this NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION/SALE FOR NON-JUDICIAL TIMESHARE FORECLOSURE has been furnished by regular First Class U.S. Mail to each of the obligors at the above listed addresses on this _26th day of AUGUST, 2022.

$3,092.6513N/48 with a per diem amount of $1.53 from May 2, $3,092.6615Q/352022 with a per diem amount of $1.53 from May 2, Lyle2022R Irwin, Virginia A Irwin, John L Keefe & E Denise Keefe 1716 PuntaGriffithGorda, FL 33982

M Richards 877 Woodview Road, #205 Cleveland, OH 44121

diem amount of $5.90 from May 2, Alex2022P Buck 233 Lynch Avenue New Hampton, NY 10938

SeptemberPublish: 15, 2022

$4,927.3012M/42 with a per diem amount of $2.43 from May 2, William2022

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$2,107.8113N/38 with a per diem amount of $1.04 from May 2, Jeanine2022

By:FloridaJohn Spottswood, Robert Spottswood, William Spottswood

Kopp 10234 Oceanspray Boulevard Englewood, FL 34224

Email: john @vacationfla.com

$4,568.5219U/12 with a per diem amount of $2.25 from May 2, Edward2022

$7,768.0602B/19 with a per diem amount of $3.83 from May 2, Jeffrey2022

D Dickerson and Arlene $3,887.4804D/08Cocoa,P.O.DickersonBox832FL32923witha per diem amount of $1.92 from May 2, Allan2022 Michael Eichenbaum Any heirs and devisees of the Estate of Allan Michael 1020EichenbaumMeridian Avenue #904 Miami Beach, FL 33139

$6,266.7017S/41 with a per diem amount of $3.09 from May 2, Ken2022Nelson and Kathryn Nelson 101 SW 50th Street Cape Coral, FL 33914

$4,275.3720V/44 with a per diem amount of $2.11 from May 2, Karen2022 Haertel 8000 S Austin Avenue Burbank, IL 60459

San Paolo, David A San Paolo & Peter E San Paolo 752 River Road Ewing, NJ 08628

$6,233.0702B/45 with a per diem amount of $3.07 from May 2, $6,233.0702B/442022 with a per diem amount of $3.07 from May 2, $6,233.0802B/432022 with a per diem amount of $3.07 from May 2, Julian2022 Tenczar 400 Forest Hill Road Springfield, MA 01128

M Howard n/k/a Jeannie M Beardsley and Michael A 110BeardsleyConant Way Nashua, NH 03062

$4,827.3220V/25 with a per diem amount of $2.38 from May 2, Richard2022

$7,292.7315Q/42 with a per diem amount of $3.60 from May 2, The2022assessment lien created by the Claim of Lien was properly created and authorized pursuant to the timeshare instrument and applicable law, and the amounts secured by said lien are as set Youabove.may cure the default at any time prior to the public auction by paying the amount due, as set forth in this notice, to the undersigned Trustee at the address set forth below.

B Bolley and Cindy S 12941Bolley Ida West Road Petersburg, MI 49270

G Richardson and Nancy L 734RichardsonBeachcomber Drive Lynn Haven, FL 32444

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TO: Unit Owner(s)

SeptemberPublish: 8 & 15, 2022

L McCrimmon, Trustee of The Edith L McCrimmon Trust UTD 1772110/30/90SW77th Avenue Palmetto Bay, FL 33157 $6,500.5419U/18 with a per diem amount of $3.21 from May 2, John2022

$9,054.21with13N/51 a per diem amount of $4.47 from May 2, Frank2022 J Arrindell 13844 Bluebird Park Road Windemere, FL 34786

Sigillito, Jr and Patricia L 2665SigillitoClaiborne Street Mandeville, LA 70448

$3,657.2321with13N/41 a per diem amount of $1.80 from May 2, Jeannie2022

J Eldridge and Richard SiouxBoxEldridge95892092Falls,SD 57186

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of KEYS PARADISE located at 105 Avenue D, Unit #113, Marathon FL 33050 intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida.

SeptemberPublish: 8 & 15, 2022

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R Smith and Janet G Smith

$10,528.2115Q/49 with a per diem amount of $5.19 from May 2, Carrie2022

$6,064.2805E/37 with a per diem amount of $2.99 from May 2, Charles2022 Kevin White 7238 Della Drive Orlando, FL 32819

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$7,426.8917S/50 with a per diem amount of $3.66 from May 2, Robert2022

$13,226.2109J/50 with a per diem amount of $6.52 from May 2, William2022

Wheatons Towing gives notice that on 10/06/2022 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 Florida statute 713.78.

$10,448.9521with09J/19 a per diem amount of $5.15 from May 2, Bio2022Resource Management, Inc C/O Susan Aygam 58 Ferry Orrington,RoadME 04472

M Soistman and Julia R 8798SoistmanSERiverfront Terrace Tequesta, FL 33469

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Emeritz 136 Springtime Lane West Levittown, NY 11756

$11,713.6716R/20 with a per diem amount of $5.78 from May 2, Chris2022 Johnson and Luz Johnson 31 Knoll $11,565.0309J/41Boonton,RoadNJ07005withaper diem amount of $5.70 from May 2, Dejawon2022

$6,692.2009J/27 with a per diem amount of $3.30 from May 2, $6,692.2009J/212022 with a per diem amount of $3.30 from May 2,

4870 SW 196th Lane Southwest Ranches, FL 33332

$7,054.010K/39 with a per diem amount of $3.48 from May 2, 20229 Mari Marianne Conea-Rosenfeld C/O Rosenfeld, Stein & Bata, PA 21490 West Dixie Highway Aventura, FL 33180

$5,902.4608H/06 with a per diem amount of $2.91 from May 2, 2022

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of BLUEFIN INVESTMENTS located at 506 Fleming Street, Key West, FL 330. intends to register said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee,

F Fallon 403 College Avenue Staten Island, NY 10314

W Poruban 3550 NW 8th Avenue, Apt 813 Pompano Beach, FL 33064 $11,771.1014P/40 with a per diem amount of $5.80 from May 2, Thresa2022

Last Known Address Annual Timeshare Use Period(s): Amount due: Cecilia K Anchor 1 Paca Rockville,PlaceMD 20852

J Deveny 52498 Baker Street Edina, MO 63537

L Migalski and Leanne Migalski f/k/a Leanne Hall P.O. Box Breckenridge,7399 CO 80424

L Longval 767 Rose Hill Road Fort Erie, ON L2A 5M4 Canada

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$15,647.0719U/46 with a per diem amount of $7.72 from May 2, Durward2022 Otho Clingenpeel P.O. Box 20V/33Titusville,2273FL32781

Cook and Patricia L Cook 607 S 3rd Street Gadsen, AL 35901

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION/ SALE FOR 06F3705E08,04D04,03C19,02B26,01AWeekUnitthereto,subsequentCounty,PublicBookasRecordsthereof,DeclarationCondominium,TOPSIDERNumbersUnitto-wit:indescribed11:0026thIslamorada,Office,TOPSIDERandFlorida,InstrumentRecordsCounty,inandLien,timesharenon-judicialpursuantNOTICETIMESHARENON-JUDICIALFORECLOSUREISHEREBYGIVENthat,toanactionforforeclosureofunitsontheClaimofwhichisdatedJune3,2022wasrecordedJune16,2022,theOfficialRecordsofMonroeFloridainOfficialBook3179,Page1984asNumber2380250,Iwillsell,tothehighestbestbidderforcash,atRESORTManager’s75500OverseasHighway,FL33036onthedayofSEPTEMBER,2022,ata.m.,thefollowingrealpropertylocatedMONROECounty,Florida,NumbersandWeekassetforthbelowinRESORT,aaccordingtotheofCondominiumasrecordedinOfficialBook815,Page202andamendedinOfficialRecords851,Page769,alloftheRecordsofMonroeFloridaandallamendmentsifany.Number:Number:27,28,3343,44,453809,36,39,40

J Wandell and Michele M 71WandelJohnson Avenue Staten Island, NY 10307

By: Dolphins To Donuts, LLC

$13,041.7806F/39 with a per diem amount of $6.43 from May 2, Evangelina2022 Magana de Lopez C/O Monica Julien 990 Hondo Road Lantana, TX 76226 $4,546.4416R/26 with a per diem amount of $2.24 from May 2, Gabrielle2022

By: HEN & CHICKS, LLC

$7,139.4508H/49 with a per diem amount of $3.52 from May 2, June2022 Taylor Honyak and Alex Honyak, Jr 17631 SW 109th Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33157

$4,727.6921with01A/27 a per diem amount of $2.33 from May 2, $4,727.6921with01A/262022 a per diem amount of $2.33 from May 2, $4,727.7021with01A/282022 a per diem amount of $2.33 from May 2, Gloria2022

C Sienkiewicz P.O. Box 15 Little Falls, NJ 07424

$11,253.6004D/40 with a per diem amount of $5.55 from May 2, $11,253.6004D/392022 with a per diem amount of $5.55 from May 2, $11,253.6003C/382022 with a per diem amount of $5.55 from May 2, Douglas2022 Nylander and Gloria 53NylanderWhite Pine Road Chesterfield, NJ 08515

$7,633.4011L/49 with a per diem amount of $3.76 from May 2, Frank2022 Peter Gavern, III 759 Saint Michaels Drive Bowie, MD 20721

Pursuant to F.S. 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: floridapublicnotices.com,www. 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 Thebeproposals/responsesphysicallypersonmailelectronically.DepartmentMonroerequest.Publicmonroecounty-fl.gov/bids.www.demandstar.comrequestedandRequirementsforsearchablefloridapublicnotices.com,besolicitation(a),PursuantMONRELOCATIONSMAINTENANCEUPPERtheandPurchasingatonNOTICECOMPETITIVENOTICETheSeptemberPublish:+1+1Dial(San+16699006833,,4509326156#(New+16465189805,,4509326156#OneMeetingus/j/4509326156https://mcbocc.zoom.JoinusingmayThursday,viasolicitationThebeingdeliveryoruntildeliverysolebepriordeliverygovpurchasing@monroecounty-fl.bidexceedsize.bidaccordinglybyfilePleasesubjectFiles11-3-22RetrofitsAssessmentEngineeringProfessionalreadsubjectandSEPARATEfinancialPleaseThursday,gov,OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl.bidsDepartmentThebeproposals/responsesphysicallypersonmailelectronically.DepartmentMonroerequest.Publicmonroecounty-fl.gov/bids.www.TheRecordisavailableuponCountyPurchasingreceivesbidsPleasedonotorattempttodeliverinanysealedbids.Mailed/deliveredbids/WILLNOTaccepted.MonroeCountyPurchasingherebydirectsthatbesubmittedviaemailto:nolaterthan3:00P.M.,onNovember3,2022.submityourconfidentialinformationinaEMAILfromyourbidrequireddocuments.Yourlineonbothemailsmustasfollows:ArchitecturalandServicesforFacilityandDesignofWind-at10CountyBuildingsthatdonotcontainthislineWILLBEREJECTED.notethatthemaximumsizethatwillbeacceptedemailis25MB.PleaseplantoensurethatyourisnotrejectedduetothefileShouldyourbiddocuments25MB,inadvanceoftheopening,pleaseemail:omb-soaccommodationsforofyourbidcanbemadetothebidopening.Pleaseadvisedthatitisthebidder’sresponsibilitytoensureoftheirbidandwaitingthebidopeningtoaddressconfirmyourbidsubmissionwillresultinyourbidrejected.bidopeningforthiswillbeheldvirtually,theinternet,at3:00P.M.,onNovember3,2022.Youcallinbyphoneorinternetthefollowing:ZoomMeetingID:4509326156tapmobile:USYork)USJose)byyourlocation:6465189805(NewYork)6699006833(SanJose)15,2022WeeklyNewspapersOFREQUESTFORSOLICITATIONSISHEREBYGIVENthatTuesday,October18,2022,3:00P.M.,theMonroeCountyOfficewillreceiveopensealedresponsesforfollowing:KEYSLANDSCAPING-MULTIPLECOUNTY,FLORIDAtoF.S.50.0211(3)allpublishedcompetitivenoticescanviewedat:www.aStatewiderepositoryallpublishedlegalnotices.forsubmissiontheselectioncriteriamaybefromDemandStaratORwww.TheRecordisavailableuponCountyPurchasingreceivesbidsPleasedonotorattempttodeliverinanysealedbids.Mailed/deliveredbids/WILLNOTaccepted.MonroeCountyPurchasing NOTICES

B Atchison and Michele D

$5,902.4712M/07 with a per diem amount of $2.91 from May 2, Jerry2022 Gilbert and Margaret 5GilbertHarbour Isle Drive East #105 Hutchinson, FL 34949

FICTITIOUS NAME

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive

$6,252.2320V/12 with a per diem amount of $3.08 from May 2, Cirelli2022 2 1358 Hooper Avenue Toms River, NJ 08753

$6,468.0508H/02 with a per diem amount of $3.19 from May 2, John2022 Thoen and Emily Thoen 9205 SW 149th Street Miami, FL 33176

THIS NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION/SALE is dated this 26th day of AUGUST, 2022.

$5,244.0612M/09 with a per diem amount of $2.33 from May 2, Joseph2022

$5,659.5320V/40 with a per diem amount of $2.79 from May 2, Michael2022 Joseph Oliver and Kelly Jo 915OliverMay Stevensville,LaneMD 21666

$6,183.8316R/23 with a per diem amount of $3.05 from May 2, Stephen2022

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$2,961.1920V/06 with a per diem amount of $1.46 from May 2,

$4,458.00 with a per diem amount of $2.20 from May 2, Ronald2022 E Cofer as General Partner RMC Properties 4396 Stonington Circle Dunwoody, GA 30338

$11,798.9518T/34 with a per diem amount of $5.82 from May 2, Thomas2022

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SeptemberPublish: 15 & 22, 2022

RV FOR SALE - 2017 Thor Citation RV, 24ft Mercedes V6 Diesel, Cummings Diesel Generator, Low Mileage, Many Upgrades, Call Richard 305363-8021

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 3RD day of October, 2022 at 11 o’clock a.m., at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the Following described property situated in Monroe County, Florida, to wit: Unit 5614, Week 25, Odd Year

UNKNOWN PARTIES WHO CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, inI,AFTERJUDGMENTPursuant“Declaration”).amendmentsallMonroePageinCondominiumaccordingCondominiumWindwardUnitFlorida,situatedthehighestandKeyMonroea.m.,dayCounty,ofundersigned,NoticeBYNOTICECASEMONROEINCIRCUITOFINTheSeptemberPublish:aftermustasotherthepersonFloridaDeputyBy:MonroeClerkKEVIN16THOfficialWITNESS786-KwhichAndDefendantKIMBALL,UNDERCLAIMANTS,ADMINISTRATORSPERSONALCREDITORS,ASSIGNEES,GRANTEES,LIENORS,TRUSTEES,REPRESENTATIVES,ORASOTHERBY,THROUGH,ORAGAINSTMARYELLENDECEASED,et.altheDocketNumberofisNumber44-2021-CA-myhandandtheSealofSaidCourt,thisdayofAugust,2022.MADOK,CPAoftheCircuitCourtCounty,FloridaShontaMcLeodClerkStatute45.031:Anyclaiminganinterestinsurplusfromthesale,ifany,thanthepropertyownerofthedateoftheLisPendensfileaclaimwithin60daysthesale.15&22,2022WeeklyNewspapersTHECIRCUITCOURTTHESIXTEENTHJUDICIALANDFORCOUNTY,FLORIDANO.:44-2021-CA-726-KOFFORECLOSURESALECLERKOFTHECIRCUITCOURTisherebygiventhattheKevinMadok,ClerktheCircuitCourtofMonroeFlorida,willonthe3RDofOctober,2022at11o’clockat500WhiteheadStreet,County,intheCityofWest,Florida,offerforsalesellatpublicoutcrytotheandbestbidderforCASHFollowingdescribedpropertyinMonroeCounty,towit:5721,Week35,AnnualPointe,aLeasehold(“Condominium”),totheDeclarationofthereofrecordedOfficialRecordsBook1803,844,PublicRecordsofCounty,Florida,andexhibitsthereto,andanythereof(thetoINREMFINALOFFORECLOSUREDEFAULTASTOCOUNT(S)IIenteredinacasependingsaidCourt,the3RDdayof

ROBERTA E. RICHCREEK, NOTICEDeceased.TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration) TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the Estate of Roberta E. Richcreek, deceased, File Number 22-CP-000104-P, by the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, Florida 33070; that the decedent's date of death was November 19, 2021; that the total value of the Estate is less than $75,000 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such Order PARK,OFATLESSCountyPlatWarshawNo.NorthwesterlyMonroe62¼TheMonroefollowingtoYOUindividualsthroughotherdeviseesMaryRobertVirginiaTO:NOTICEDefendantsofMurphytheunknownHeirsRagen,Thev.PlaintiffTrustPatriciaSeanCASEMONROEINTheSeptemberPublish:FLprobatesolutions.comSecondary:FLprobatesolutions.comEmail:FaxTelephone:Tampa,3903AttorneysTHEFloridaCyrusNotice:AttorneyBealeton,4530TimmiePersonthisTheDATEMORECLAIMAPPLICABLENOTWITHSTANDINGWILLANDSECTIONFORTHWITHINfileofpaymentthoseEstateclaimsdecedentAllNOTIFIEDALLManchester,111RobertUmatilla,695RandyBealeton,4530TimmieName/Address:are:AllenRichcreekAnnsLaneVirginia22712A.RichcreekWinogeneAvenueFlorida32784D.RichcreekSheltonRoadTennessee37355INTERESTEDPERSONSARETHAT:creditorsoftheEstateoftheandpersonshavingordemandsagainsttheofthedecedentotherthanforwhomprovisionforfullwasmadeintheOrderSummaryAdministrationmusttheirclaimswiththisCourtTHETIMEPERIODSSETINFLORIDASTATUTES733.702.ALLCLAIMSDEMANDSNOTSOFILEDBEFOREVERBARRED.ANYOTHERTIMEPERIOD,ANYFILEDTWO(2)YEARSORAFTERTHEDECEDENT'SOFDEATHISBARRED.dateoffirstpublicationofNoticeisSeptember8,2022.GivingNotice:AllenRichcreekAnnsLaneVirginia22712forPersonGivingMalhotraBarNo.0022751MALHOTRALAWFIRMP.A.forPetitionerNorthdaleBlvd.,Suite100EFL33624(813)902-2119Number:(727)290-4044filings@cortney@8&15,2022WeeklyNewspapersTHECIRCUITCOURTFORCOUNTY,FLORIDANO:2022-CA-175-PReilyasTrusteeoftheSchaefer1988InterVivosAgreement,unknownheirsofVirginiatheunknownofRobertRagen,theheirsofWilliamRagen,unknownheirsofMaryLouandtheunknownheirsSheilaKetleretalOFACTIONUnknownheirsofeachofRagen,WilliamRagen,Ragen,SheilaKetker,andLouMurphy,theirheirs,grantees,creditorsandclaimantsclaimingby,orunderthenamedARENOTIFIEDthatanactionpartitionrealpropertyonthedescribedpropertyinCounty,Florida:West½oftheSouthwestofSection23,TownshipSouth,Range38East,County,Florida,lyingofU.S.Highway1andSouthofthePlatofPropertyrecordedinBook3,Page146,MonroePublicRecords.ANDEXCEPTCOMMENCETHESOUTHEASTCORNERTRACT“B”,HAMMERPOINTACCORDINGTOTHEPLAT

KEVIN MADOK, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shonta McLeod

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BOATS FOR SALE

FOR SALE: 2007 Cobia - 19 ft, with T-top, 115hp Yamaha. No trailer. Located in Marathon. $9,900 Text 305-743-6098

Shell World Key Largo, seeking engaging, dependable, experienced person(s) to work with the team at Mile Marker 97.5, Part and Full time opportunities available, some weekend and evening hours. Opportunities for advancement, great benefits, competitive salary and flexible hours. Please stop by and fill out an application, drop off resume or Fax to 305-852-9639

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AndDefendanttheDocket Number of which is Number 44-2021-CAWITNESS726-K my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 15TH day of August, 2022.

BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF ANYvs.PlaintiffFLORIDAANDALL

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FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AS TO COUNT(S) V, UNIT E31, WEEK 20 entered in a case pending in said Court, the 11TH day of July 2022.

Deputy Clerk

undersigned, Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will on the 3RD day of October, 2022 at 11 o’clock a.m., at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the Following described property situated in Monroe County, Florida, to wit: Unit E31, Week 20, Beach House, a accordingCondominiumtotheDeclaration of Condominium thereof recorded in Official Records Book 1510, Page 225, Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and all exhibits attached thereto, and any amendments thereof (the Pursuant“Declaration”).toIN

UNKNOWN PARTIES WHO CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, ANYVS.PlaintiffOFUNDERCORPORATIONOFCONDOMINIUMWINDWARDStyle11THaI,FORECLOSUREFINALPursuant“Declaration”).amendmentsallMonroePageinCondominiumaccordingCondominiumWindwardUnitFlorida,situatedthehighestandKeyMonroea.m.,dayCounty,ofundersigned,NoticeBYNOTICECASEMONROEINCIRCUITOFINTheSeptemberPublish:aftermustasotherthepersonFloridaDeputyBy:MonroeClerkKEVIN26thOfficialWITNESS306-KwhichAndDefendantet.THOMASUNDERCLAIMANTS,ADMINISTRATORSPERSONALCREDITORS,ASSIGNEES,GRANTEES,LIENORS,TRUSTEES,REPRESENTATIVES,ORASOTHERBY,THROUGH,ORAGAINSTCHESTERMCCREARY,DECEASED,al.theDocketNumberofisNumber44-2021-CC-myhandandtheSealofSaidCourt,thisdayofJuly,2022.MADOK,CPAoftheCircuitCourtCounty,FloridaShontaMcLeodClerkStatute45.031:Anyclaiminganinterestinsurplusfromthesale,ifany,thanthepropertyownerofthedateoftheLisPendensfileaclaimwithin60daysthesale.15&22,2022WeeklyNewspapersTHECIRCUITCOURTTHESIXTEENTHJUDICIALANDFORCOUNTY,FLORIDANO.:44-2021-CC-331-KOFFORECLOSURESALECLERKOFTHECIRCUITCOURTisherebygiventhattheKevinMadok,ClerktheCircuitCourtofMonroeFlorida,willonthe3RDofOctober,2022at11o’clockat500WhiteheadStreet,County,intheCityofWest,Florida,offerforsalesellatpublicoutcrytotheandbestbidderforCASHFollowingdescribedpropertyinMonroeCounty,towit:5432,Week22,AnnualPointe,aLeasehold(“Condominium”),totheDeclarationofthereofrecordedOfficialRecordsBook1803,844,PublicRecordsofCounty,Florida,andexhibitsthereto,andanythereof(thetoINREMSUMMARYJUDGMENTOFASTOCOUNT(S)UNIT5432,WEEK22enteredincasependinginsaidCourt,thedayofJuly2022.ofwhichis:POINTEASSOCIATIONKEYWEST,INC.,ANOT-FOR-PROFITTHELAWSOFTHESTATEFLORIDAANDALLUNKNOWN

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FOR SALE

September 15 & 22, 2022

Biennial Windward Pointe, a Leasehold (“Condominium”),Condominiumaccording 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) IV entered in a case pending in said Court, the 12TH day of August 2022.

THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 35 0F THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, THENCE RUN NORTHEASTLY, ALONG AN EXTENSION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID TRACT “B” FOR A DISTANCE OF 80.83 FEET TO A POINT, SAID POINT BEING 70 FEET FROM THE EAST LINE OF SAID TRACT “B”, THENCE RUN NORTHERLY, ALONG A LINE 70 FEET EAST OF AND PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID TRACT “B”: FOR A DISTANCE OF 151.00 FEET, PLUS OR MINUS, TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF PARCEL ID#00089210000000 SAID POINT BEING COINCIDENT WITH THE MEAN HIGH TIDE LINE; THENCE RUN IN A TheSeptemberPublish:demandedenteredotherwiseorserviceclerkandoffrom799-1887ronaldbakerlaw@gmail.com,EattorneytoofyouHasCONTAININGTOFORLINETRACTALONGTRACTNORTHEASTDISTANCEMEANBEINGPARCELALONGDIRECTIONSOUTHWESTERLY(S48º39’43”W),THENORTHLINEOFID#00089210-000000COINCIDENTWITHTHEHIGHTIDELINEFORAOF93.11FEETTOTHECORNEROFSAID“B”THENCERUNSOUTH,THEEASTLINEOFSAID“B”,ALSOBEINGTHEEASTOFSAIDSECTION22-62-38,ADISTANCEOF130FEETTHEPOINTOFBEGINNING.+-0.21ACREbeenfiledagainstyouandarerequiredtoserveacopyyourwrittendefenses,ifany,itonRonaldG.Baker,plaintiff’swhoseaddressis11765thAve.,MountDora,FL32757305-onorbefore30daysthefirstdateofpublicationthisNotice,June27,2022filetheoriginalwiththeofthiscourteitherbeforeontheplaintiff’sattorneyimmediatelythereafter;adefaultwillbeagainstyouforthereliefinthecomplaint.15&22,2022WeeklyNewspapers

BOAT FOR SALE 2001 20’ Sea Gull Center Console Catamaran w/T-top & newer instruments. 2018 twin (2) 70 HP 4-Stoke Suzuki’s w/aprox. 150 hrs & under warranty. Tandem trailer incl. $27,775 305-783-8859

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL MONROEINCIRCUITANDFORCOUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 44-2021-CA-786-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 3RD day of October, 2022 at 11 o’clock a.m., at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the Following described property situated in Monroe County, Florida, to wit: Unit 5411, Week 38, 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 Pursuant“Declaration”).toIN REM FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AFTER DEFAULT AS TO COUNT(S) III entered in a case pending in said Court, the 12TH day of August 2022.

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UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / SEPTEMBER 15, 202234 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via email Publish:aftermustasotherthepersonFloridaDeputyBy:MonroeClerkKEVIN15THOfficialWITNESSisAdDefendantSHERRIVS.PlaintiffCOMPANYDELAWAREWINDWARDStyleAugustinVII,FORECLOSUREFINALPursuant“Declaration”).amendmentsallMonroePageinCondominiumaccordingCondominiumWindwardUnitFlorida,situatedthehighestandKeyMonroea.m.,dayCounty,ofundersigned,NoticeBYNOTICECASEMONROEINCIRCUITOFINTheSeptemberPublish:+1+1Dial(San+16699006833,,4509326156#(New+16465189805,,4509326156#OneMeetingus/j/4509326156https://mcbocc.zoom.Joinfollowing:byOctoberviasolicitationThebeingdeliveryoruntildeliverysolebepriordeliverygovpurchasing@monroecounty-fl.bidexceedsize.bidaccordinglybyfilePleasesubjectFilesLOCATIONSMAINTENANCEUPPERreadsubjectandSEPARATEfinancialPleaseTuesday,gov,OMB-BIDS@monroecounty-fl.to:nolaterthan3:00P.M.,onOctober18,2022.submityourconfidentialinformationinaEMAILfromyourbidrequireddocuments.Yourlineonbothemailsmustasfollows:KEYSLANDSCAPING-MULTIPLE10-18-22thatdonotcontainthislineWILLBEREJECTED.notethatthemaximumsizethatwillbeacceptedemailis25MB.PleaseplantoensurethatyourisnotrejectedduetothefileShouldyourbiddocuments25MB,inadvanceoftheopening,pleaseemail:omb-soaccommodationsforofyourbidcanbemadetothebidopening.Pleaseadvisedthatitisthebidder’sresponsibilitytoensureoftheirbidandwaitingthebidopeningtoaddressconfirmyourbidsubmissionwillresultinyourbidrejected.bidopeningforthiswillbeheldvirtually,theinternet,at3:00P.M.,on18,2022.YoumaycallinphoneorinternetusingtheZoomMeetingID:4509326156tapmobile:USYork)USJose)byyourlocation:6465189805(NewYork)6699006833(SanJose)15,2022WeeklyNewspapersTHECIRCUITCOURTTHESIXTEENTHJUDICIALANDFORCOUNTY,FLORIDANO.:44-2021-CA-726-KOFFORECLOSURESALECLERKOFTHECIRCUITCOURTisherebygiventhattheKevinMadok,ClerktheCircuitCourtofMonroeFlorida,willonthe3RDofOctober,2022at11o’clockat500WhiteheadStreet,County,intheCityofWest,Florida,offerforsalesellatpublicoutcrytotheandbestbidderforCASHFollowingdescribedpropertyinMonroeCounty,towit:5133,Week26,AnnualPointe,aLeasehold(“Condominium”),totheDeclarationofthereofrecordedOfficialRecordsBook1803,844,PublicRecordsofCounty,Florida,andexhibitsthereto,andanythereof(thetoINREMSUMMARYJUDGMENTOFASTOCOUNT(S)VIIIenteredinacasependingsaidCourt,the3RDdayof2022.ofwhichis:POINTEII,LLC,ALIMITIEDLIABILITYJ.CARTER,et.altheDocketNumberofwhichNumber44-2021-CA-726-KmyhandandtheSealofSaidCourt,thisdayofAugust,2022.MADOK,CPAoftheCircuitCourtCounty,FloridaShontaMcLeodClerkStatute45.031:Anyclaiminganinterestinsurplusfromthesale,ifany,thanthepropertyownerofthedateoftheLisPendensfileaclaimwithin60daysthesale.

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ALL YEARS! Junk or Used. Cars - Vans - TrucksRunning or Not. $CASH$ 305-332-0483

PARTIES WHO CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, INFILEPROBATEFLORIDAMONROEFORINTheSeptemberPublish:aftermustasotherthepersonFloridaDeputyBy:MonroeClerkKEVIN15THOfficialWITNESS786-KwhichAndDefendantKIMBALL,UNDERCLAIMANTS,ADMINISTRATORSPERSONALCREDITORS,ASSIGNEES,DEVISEES,INTERESTPARTIESANYVS.PlaintiffCOMPANYDELAWAREWINDWARDStyleAugustinIIAFTERJUDGMENTPursuantthereofthereto,County,PublicRecordsthereofthe(“Condominium”),aBiennialUnitFlorida,situatedthehighestandKeyMonroea.m.,dayCounty,ofundersigned,NoticeBYNOTICECASEMONROEINCIRCUITOFINTheSeptemberPublish:aftermustasotherthepersonFloridaDeputyBy:MonroeClerkKEVIN26THOfficialWITNESS331-KwhichAndDefendantLEEUNDERCLAIMANTS,ADMINISTRATORSPERSONALCREDITORS,ASSIGNEES,GRANTEES,LIENORS,TRUSTEES,REPRESENTATIVES,ORASOTHERBY,THROUGH,ORAGAINSTRONALDSHEETS,DECEASED,et.altheDocketNumberofisNumber44-2021-CC-myhandandtheSealofSaidCourt,thisdayofJuly,2022.MADOK,CPAoftheCircuitCourtCounty,FloridaShontaMcLeodClerkStatute45.031:Anyclaiminganinterestinsurplusfromthesale,ifany,thanthepropertyownerofthedateoftheLisPendensfileaclaimwithin60daysthesale.15&22,2022WeeklyNewspapersTHECIRCUITCOURTTHESIXTEENTHJUDICIALANDFORCOUNTY,FLORIDANO.:44-2021-CA-786-KOFFORECLOSURESALECLERKOFTHECIRCUITCOURTisherebygiventhattheKevinMadok,ClerktheCircuitCourtofMonroeFlorida,willonthe3RDofOctober,2022at11o’clockat500WhiteheadStreet,County,intheCityofWest,Florida,offerforsalesellatpublicoutcrytotheandbestbidderforCASHFollowingdescribedpropertyinMonroeCounty,towit:5313,Week48,OddYearWindwardPointe,LeaseholdCondominiumaccordingtoDeclarationofCondominiumrecordedinOfficialBook1803,Page844,RecordsofMonroeFlorida,andallexhibitsandanyamendments(the“Declaration”).toINREMFINALOFFORECLOSUREDEFAULTASTOCOUNT(S)enteredinacasependingsaidCourt,the3RDdayof2022.ofwhichis:POINTEII,LLC,ALIMITEDLIABILITYANDALLUNKNOWNWHOCLAIMANASSPOUSE,HEIRS,GRANTEES,LIENORS,TRUSTEES,REPRESENTATIVES,ORASOTHERBY,THROUGH,ORAGAINSTMARYELLENDECEASED,et.altheDocketNumberofisNumber44-2021-CA-myhandandtheSealofSaidCourt,thisdayofAugust,2022.MADOK,CPAoftheCircuitCourtCounty,FloridaShontaMcLeodClerkStatute45.031:Anyclaiminganinterestinsurplusfromthesale,ifany,thanthepropertyownerofthedateoftheLisPendensfileaclaimwithin60daysthesale.15&22,2022WeeklyNewspapersTHECIRCUITCOURTCOUNTY,DIVISIONNO.:22-CP-000104-PRE:THEESTATEOF

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Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

Style of which is: WINDWARD POINTE II, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY

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KEYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Keys Energy Services, in Key West, is accepting applications for the following position in its Fleets & Facilities Section:

The Housing Authority of the City of Key West now hiring the following positions: Housekeeper, Maintenance Mechanic (Maintenance Worker), Med Tech, Protective Service Aide, Server. To apply, please contact Human Resources at: martinezm@ kwha.org or 305-296-5621. Applications are available at the Administrative O ce located at 1400 Kennedy Dr., Key West, FL 33040 or online at www.kwha.orgEOE & Drug Free Work Place. This opportunity is covered under Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968.

2BR/2BA Single Family Waterfront Home for rent in Marathon. Fully furnished.

PLACE YOUR YARD SALE AD here for only $25.00/week for up to ve lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 TODAY!

For more information, including job duties and required qualiﬁcations, and to apply for the job, please visit their website at www.KeysEnergy.com

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

YARD SALES

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HOBBIES/COLLECT.

Pancho's Fuel Dock in Marathon is looking for a part-time cashier Thu/Fri/Sat. Please call 305-743-2281.

CDL Drivers needed. Must have a clean record & drug free. We are o ering competitive wages. Please apply in person at Discount Rock & Sand, 10500 Aviation Blvd, Unit 2, Marathon

Sandbar Donuts mobile food trailer located at 102840 Overseas Highway, Key Largo is open Saturdays and Sundays 8am-1pm. We prepare hot fresh donuts daily and are looking for creative and responsible individuals to join our team. Please email sandbardonuts@gmail. com or stop by to see us if interested in becoming part of our "Sprinkle Squad" or just to place a donut order and experience the Sandbar Donuts crave!

Maintenance/Repair Man needed for busy Middle Keys vacation rental business. Weekend work required. Lots of calls comes from the weekend. Must have own tools and basic repair skills. Price $40-$50/hour. Pay is based on each job. You will get a 1099 at the end of the year. Must live in Marathon, Email: nicole@cbschmitt.com

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.

Serve/Bartend on the ocean! FT/PT Ocean front private swim club is seeking customer service oriented server/bartender. Serve on pool deck, beach and/or bar lounge. Open year round, 10am-7pm daily. Full time/Part time. 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.

KEYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

2BR/2BA Spacious Doublewide, 1400 sq ft modular on canal w/40’ dock, direct ocean access. Very nice community 786-258-3127$3500/month

NOW HIRING - Full Time Seafood Packers/Graders. Competitive Wage. Apply in person at Keys Fisheries Fish House, 3390 Gulfview Ave, Marathon. EOE DFWP

LONG TERM Key Largo -

GENERAL HELPER/COURIER

Program Facilitator: PartTime. Manager position, computer skills, create & implement programs. Independent contractor $20.00/hour,16-20 hrs/ wk Send resume justolderyouthinc@gmail.comto

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

PRIVATE COLLECTOR

KEYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

KEYS promotes a Drug-Free Workplace.

Starting pay rate for this position, depending on qualiﬁcations and experience: $22.59/hr. - $25.31/hr.

Come Join Our Family and Have Fun At Work! Hiring: Host, Hostess & Servers - Full &/or parttime. AM & PM Shifts. Apply in person at Castaway Restaurant, end of 15th Street, Oceanside, Marathon or email: lobstercrawl@gmail. com

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Starting pay rate for this position, depending on qualiﬁcations and experience: $17.38/hr. - $19.46/hr.

NOW HIRING: Sweet Savannah's is now hiring for multiple positions: Cashiermust be 16 yrs or older, Fulltime Baker & Part-time Baker's Assistant. Stop by for an application at 8919 Overseas Highway, Marathon or info@sweetsavannahs.comemail:

Keys Energy Services, in Key West, is accepting applications for the following position in its Fleets & Facilities Section:

AUTO DIESEL VEHICLE TECHNICIAN

Starting pay rate for this position, depending on qualiﬁcations and experience: $27.17/hr. - $30.43/hr.

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Keys Energy Services, in Key West, is accepting applications for the following position in its Fleets & Facilities Section:

For more information, including job duties and required qualiﬁcations, and to apply for the job, please visit our website at www.KeysEnergy.com

Busy Key Largo Dive Center has immediate openings for BOAT CAPTAINS $1,500 SIGNING BONUS Experience Required. Paid per trip plus tips & sales commission. Send resume to resumes@rainbowreef.com The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority’s WASTEWATER DIVISION IS GROWING, and we need a WWTP OPERATOR WITH A FLORIDA “C” LICENSE OR HIGHER. You will perform skilled/technical work involving the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant. This requires technical knowledge and independent judgment to make treatment process adjustments and perform maintenance on plant equipment, machinery, and related control apparatus in accordance with established standards and procedures. Benefit package is extremely competitive! Location: Duck Key. Salary Range: $52,645.98 - $84,011.20. Apply online at www. aa.com/employment EEO, VPE, ADA, DFW OPERATORTREATMENTWASTEWATERPLANT“C” LOCATION: DUCK KEY CARPENTERS&LABORERS • Must have own hand tools and transportation. • Long-term employment in the Upper Keys. • Top pay for quality minded individuals. MAINTENANCEPROPERTY • Hard working individual to be part of a property management team for large estates in the Upper Keys. • Must have references, reliable transportation and be able to pass a background check. • Top pay for the right individual. CALL 3058528000 OR EMAIL SUEDOOLEYCONSTRUCTION.COM HIRING FULL TIME PROJECT MANAGER Location: Upper Keys Send resume admin@cbtconstruct.comto:Orcall:305-852-3002 HOUSING FOR RENT SUNSET GRILLE IS LOOKING FOR A FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER The Front of House Manager plans and directs all day to day restaurant operations. Maintains high standards of food, service, health and safety; ensures the efficient and profitable business performance of the restaurant and the optimal utilization of staff and resources. • Perform opening and closing duties in accordance with established policies and procedures. • Oversee and support front of house supervisors • Oversee overall maintenance of the restaurant and property • Coordinate restaurant operations to include daily schedules and identifying recruiting needs • Responsible for ensuring guest satisfaction and quality guest experience • Maintain employee records • Oversee training and identify training needs • Responsible for new hire onboarding and orientation • Conduct staff meetings when necessary • Monitor labor and operational costs • Identify and estimate food and beverage supply requirements/needs and ensure inventory needs are met • Perform other duties as assigned Apply in person 7 Knights Key Blvd, Marathon. No phone calls please.

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For more information, including job duties and required qualiﬁcations, and to apply for the job, please visit their website at www.KeysEnergy.com.

70' dock. $5,000/month includes all utilities, internet & TV. Available for 3 monthsJan, Feb & March. 727-2781105

City of Marathon Current Job Openings: Recreation Specialist, Right of Way Technician, Parttime Marina Custodian/ Maintenance and Marina Tech/Pump Out Captain. Full Bene ts. EOE Please see City website for details www. ci.marathon. .us

SHORT TERM

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DUI INSTRUCTOREVALUATOR/

Position is responsible for directing, coordinating and assisting with grounds maintenance, property improve ments, repairs and systems operation for the church, grounds and the pre-school. Ten years related experience is preferred. Trade skills a plus. Friendly work environment.

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / SEPTEMBER 15, 202236 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 Apply in person at Sunset Grille & Raw Bar, 7 Knight’s Key Blvd, Marathon SUNSET GRILLE IS HIRING • Hosts • Waitstaff • Bartenders • Bar Backs • Bussers • Line Cooks • Dishwashers GARBAGEMARATHONSERVICE We are now hiring for the following positions: Diesel Mechanic Truck Helpers CDL Drivers Applicants must apply in person tobe considered. 4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon NOWCASHIERHIRING Part-Time Position in Islamorada Hours: Mon/Tue 6A-2P and/or Fri/Sat/Sun 2P-6P Call 606-425-0376

The Turtle Hospital in Marathon $16.00/hour

Join our team! Full and part-time Educational Program Guides/Gift Shop Sales. Public speaking & retail sales experience helpful.

Location: 550 122nd Street, Marathon

COMPETITIVE SALARY WITH BENEFITS!

Call the church o ce at 305-289-0636 ext 4 to schedule an interview

FULL TIME OPPORTUNITY WITH BENEFITS

PART TIME OPPORTUNITY WITH BENEFITS

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS/FACILITIESPLANTMANAGER

Location: 550 122nd Street, Marathon

San Pablo Catholic Church in Marathon is o ering a part time position:

PARISH SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST

The 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. Of ce located in Marathon. Contact Marcia at 305-704-0117.

to start. Send resume TurtleHospitalMarathon@gmail.comto: School Programs & Outreach Curriculum Specialist (Full-Time - Permanent) Visual Communications (Full-Time/Part-Time, Seasonal or Permanent) Volunteer Resources Administrative Assistant (Full-Time, Permanent) Education Program Host (Full-Time, Permanent) IT Technical Specialist (Part Time, Permanent) Human Resources Assistant (Part-Time, Permanent) Guest Services Staff (Full-Time/Part-Time, Temporary/Permanent) Accounting Director (Full-Time/Permanent) Director of Customer Service (Full-Time/Permanent) DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER 58901 O/S Hwy - Grassy Key, FL Teaching... Learning... Caring ISCENTERRESEARCHDOLPHINHIRING! Benefits include medical, life & disability insurance, 401(k) plan, paid vacation, sick time & holidays. Full job descriptions available &www.dolphins.org/career_opportunitiesatEmailcoverletter,DRCapplicationresumetodrc-hr@dolphins.orgEOE

Work Schedule: Weekdays 9am-3pm; 30 hrs per week

Call the church o ce at 305-289-0636 ext 4 to schedule an interview

San Pablo Catholic Church in Marathon is o ering a full time position:

Position is responsible for providing clerical support and assisting with day to day o ce operations. Good oral and communication skills needed. Must have working knowl edge of MS Outlook, MS Publisher, MS Word and Excel. Friendly work environment.

COMPETITIVE SALARY WITH BENEFITS!

Application online at pigeonkey.net - under the Staff icon. Or apply in person at the Pigeon Key Gift Shop, 2010 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL. Questions and completed applications can be emailed to pigeonkey@aol.com

- Pool Physical Therapist

- ED Team Coordinator

- Registered Nurse, Emergency, $20,000 Bonus

- Dietitian, $5,000 Bonus

- Registered Nurse, Emergency

- Floor Technician, $5,000 Bonus

- Registered Nurse - Athletic Trainer

- Environmental Tech, $5,000 Bonus

TAVERNIER MARINERS HOSPITAL

- Cook, $5,000 Bonus

Positions include: Trolley Operator (CDL licensing course provided for qualified applicant) Tour Guides, Sales Associates, Customer Relations Reps, Maintenance, Rental Associates and more.

EOE-M/F/V/D Equal Housing LenderMember FDIC Full Time Tellers Human Resources Specialist Commercial Loan Processor Residential Loan Processor Senior Commercial Credit Analyst Commercial Lender Key West Apply Online at KeysBank.com/Careers • Quarterly Cash Proﬁt Sharing • Fun, Fast-Paced Environment • Great Hours • Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance • Tuition Reimbursement • Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Time • 401K Employer Match Work with the BEST! Voted Best Bank 2014 - 2022 KeysBank.com Lead Teller Islamorada

- Medical Technologist, $15,000 Bonus

- Registered Respiratory Therapist, $15,000 Bonus

- Security Of cer

APPLY AND LEARN MORE careers.baptisthealth.net or call 786-243-8507

- Medical Assistant, $5,000 Bonus

- Medical Technologist, $15,000 Bonus

- Phlebotomist, $10,000 Bonus

Pigeon Key is seeking dedicated professionals seeking to make a positive impact in their community. Those individuals who wish to work on a uniquely beautiful island , while promoting our cultural history and preserving the natural Keys environment are encouraged to apply. Competitive wages based on ability and experience. Applicants will be subject to criminal background check and drug screening.

- Sr Phlebotomist

OPEN POSITIONS

- Registered Nurse, Multispecialty

- Patient Experience Advocate

- Cook, $5,000 Bonus

- Pool Physical Therapist

- Multi Modality Imaging Tech

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The lionfish’s lack of predators, voracious appetite, rapid reproduction and fast growth is a disastrous combination for our local ecosystems. They outcompete most native species for food and space. With no predators, the lionfish can take over an entire reef. That’s why we must do our part to control the population, and one way to do that is the lionfish derby.

out of the east, northeast, around 1015 knots SATURDAY Chance of rain 40%

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LIONFISHLONG WEATHER

Annual derby removes more than of the invasive

Chance of rain 70% 1 foot seas 2 foot seas 2 foot seas

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