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Team Sport Opponent

Marathon Baseball Immaculata-La Salle 3/23 L, 12-4

Marathon Softball Ransom Everglades 3/23 W, 24-4

Key West Softball Marathon 3/24 W, 11-0

Coral Shores Baseball Master’s Academy 3/24 W, 7-4

Coral Shores Girls Lacrosse St. Brendan 3/24 L, 15-7

Key West Girls Lacrosse Gulliver Prep 3/24 W, 13-7

Key West Boys Lacrosse Coral Shores 3/25 W, 15-7

Key West Girls Lacrosse Coral Shores 3/26 W, 10-7

Coral Shores Softball Lourdes Academy 3/26 W, 3-2

Coral Shores Baseball Archbishop Carroll 3/26 L, 5-0

Marathon Softball Miami Country Day 3/26 W, 17-2

Key West Baseball Master’s Academy 3/26 W, 8-5

Key West Softball Neumann 3/27 W, 13-1

Coral Shores Boys Lacrosse Village School of Naples 3/27 W, 9-8

Marathon Baseball Master’s Academy 3/27 W, 5-1

Key West Baseball West Broward 3/27 W, 3-1

Key West Softball Neumann 3/28 W, 8-2

Key West Baseball West Broward 3/28 L, 10-4

Key West Girls Lacrosse American Heritage 3/28 L, 11-5

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

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For the first time since 2014, the Marathon Dolphins baseball team got revenge on their Upper Keys rivals, shutting out Coral Shores 3-0 on March 30. See page 6. Pictured, clockwise from top: Curren Nicolay, Gabriele Cirina, Dylan Williams and Bradley Buigas. Photos by JUSTICE LEE ISOM/ Keys Weekly

BURNS

Track & Field distance specialist

– Darby Sheehan, Fins head coach

Lucian’s dedication and drive is what honestly sets him apart from other athletes. He makes no excuses, always putting in the work and I can’t wait to see where this sport takes him.”

If you happen to drive through Marathon at the hottest point of any day, you’re bound to spot Dolphin harrier Lucian Burns racking up the miles. The hard-working and even harder-training freshman has been putting in the work necessary to excel in track and field’s longest races, and his efforts are showing. Two weeks ago, Burns set a pair of PRs in the 1,600 and 3,200-meter races, bounding around the track a dozen times in all, faster than most people pace for a sprint. Last week, he did it again, shaving off time from both races and climbing up the state standings for 1A distance specialists. When others take it easy, Burns takes it upon himself to outwork the field, logging the kind of miles that don’t show up on stat sheets but make all the difference on race day. For his relentless pursuit of being the best he can be and his willingness to push through the heat, humidity and pain mile after mile, Marathon’s Lucian Burns is the Keys Weekly Athlete of the Week.

Lucian

Freshman,

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fled to the Keys from the frozen mountains of Pennsylvania hours after graduating from college and never looked back. She is a second-generation coach and educator, and has taught in the public school system for over 25 years. She and her husband met at a beginning teacher meeting in 1997 and have three children born and raised in Monroe County. In her free time, McDonald loves flea markets, historical fiction and long runs in the heat.

grew up in Miami and moved to the Keys in 1997. He has spent the last 25 years teaching physical education and coaching virtually every sport for Florida Keys kids ages 4 to 18. If you are reading this and live or lived in the Florida Keys, he has probably taught, coached, or coached against someone you know.

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CRUISE CONTROL

Red-hot Conchs on seven-game win streak in softball

Key West’s dynamic pitching duo of Brianna Brenner and Ryleigh Harnish delivered another one-two punch last week.

The junior hurlers shut out the Dolphins in Marathon on March 24, picking up an 11-0 mercy rule win over the Fins.

Brenner started in the circle, striking out seven, walking one and allowing two hits over four innings. Harnish fanned two and surrendered one hit in one inning of work, for the Lady Conchs’ fifth shutout of the season.

Aaliyah McLeod and Shylo Sanchez each delivered a pair of doubles while Lucy Katz and Kaleya Cervantes each singled twice. Arianna Garcia, Maicee Gage and Lilee Gage had one hit each. Lilee’s went yard for two runs. Maicee Gage and Cervantes each stole a base in the commanding win.

Marathon’s Maeve Merryman had two singles and extended them with a pair of stolen bases; eighth grader Sutton Sayer added the final hit for Marathon. Sayer took over pitching duties in the second inning for three and one-third innings of solid work.

Prior to their matchup with Key West, Marathon made the trip to Ransom Everglades for a four-inning 24-4 slugfest. Trinity McLeod and Ana Boose had three hits and four RBIs each while Kayla Skaarup and Sara and Shaina Robinson logged two hits each. The Fins finished with 17 hits and 14 walks in the mercy-rule win. Sutton Sayer earned the win with six strikeouts and just two hits surrendered to the Raiders.

Key West also continued their winning ways after their contest with Marathon. The Lady Conchs picked up two more wins on March 28 and 29 against a visiting St. John Neumann. In game one, freshman Charlie Bracher ended the game early with a grand slam home run that gave the team enough points to invoke the mercy rule. Bracher ended the day with three hits, including the home run and a pair of doubles to lead the offense. Cervantes, Katz and Sanchez logged two hits each and Lilee Gage and Aaliyah McLeod had one. McLeod’s was a three-run homer to left field. Brenner fanned four, walked none and surrendered four hits and one unearned run over six innings of work in the 13-1 victory.

In game two, Garcia had the hot bat with three hits to her credit. Aaliyah McLeod, Katz, Bracher and Sanchez had two apiece and Lilee and Maicee Gage logged one hit each, with Maicee’s being a triple. Harnish ruled in the circle, tossing seven innings and striking out eight. Harnish walked one and allowed five hits and two runs in the team’s 8-2 win.

Now 11-4, the Lady Conchs are ranked sixth in the region and will face the No. 5 team in the coming weeks. The April 17 and 18 matchups with the Lake Wales Highlanders should prove to be a litmus test for the postseason, during which Key West has all the tools to make a deep run.

1. Key West’s Lilee Gage sends the ball over the left-field fence for a two-run home run.

2. The Lady Conchs celebrate Lilee Gage’s home run.

3. Aaliyah McLeod (9) beats the throw to second base.

4. Trinity McLeod fields the ball at first as Shylo Sanchez sprints to the base.

5. Aaliyah McLeod sprints from third to back up catcher Shylo Sanchez on a pop fly.

6. Brianna Brenner begins her delivery.

7. Kaleaya Dickerson rounds third and heads for home.

8. Sutton Sayer delivers a pitch against Key West on March 24.

9. Aaliyah McLeod celebrates her double.

10. Shylo Sanchez awaits the pitch.

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Marathon’s loss to Key West certainly did not define their week, as they got back to their hard-hitting ways against the Spartans of Miami Country Day. The Fins compiled eight hits, 10 walks and six hit batters to fuel their offense in the 17-2 win. Shaina Robinson had three hits and Trinity McLeod logged two while Merryman, Skaarup and Boose added one each to the total. Boose struck out nine and walked one in the three-inning mercyrule win that put the Dolphins at 8-3 with just under three weeks remaining in the regular season.

Coral Shores improved to 5-2 after defeating Lourdes Academy 3-2 in their single home matchup last week on March 26. Addison Grady went 3-3 with a double and two RBIs to lead the offense for the Hurricanes. Mira Jones had two base hits and Bayley Catarineau and Alyvia Prince accounted for the rest of the ’Canes’ seven hits. Pressley Bagwell struck out six in five and one-third innings and Prince finished things out in the circle for Coral Shores. Both teams’ scoring ended at the close of the third inning, making for a defensive battle in which the Hurricanes’ error-free play secured the win.

TRIPLE TROUBLE

Patriots learn first-hand that baseball is strong Keyswide

With just over a week to go in the regular season, Keys teams put together an impressive week on their respective diamonds.

Coral Shores did not know what to expect from a visiting Master’s Academy, which made a trip from Vero Beach to play all three Keys teams. The Hurricanes were the first to face the Patriots. Coral Shores pulled ahead with an early two-run lead in the first, but the Patriots made the most of a two-out rally to pull ahead in the third, then held on through the fifth inning.

for the Conchs, but plenty to win 3-1 over the Bobcats.

Game two saw the Conchs behind for the first three innings before pulling ahead in the fourth. The teams were knotted up at 4 until the seventh inning, when the Bobcats went on a tear, taking advantage of an error, four hits, three walks and a hit batter to score six runs and put the game out of reach for Key West. Ong and Garcia each had a pair of hits while Davila, Niles, Thiery and Darreld Tremino added one apiece. The Bobcats saw pitches from the majority of Key West’s bullpen, with Ong, Davila, Cervantes, Beau Bender and Bennett Logan sharing the workload. The 10-4 final put Key West, ranked No. 4 in all of 4A, at 17-3.

The patient ’Canes put together a rally of their own in the fifth to reclaim the lead, then never looked back. Riley O’Berry started on the mound and delivered an impressive three innings of work. O’Berry also delivered on offense, reaching base on a double, then three more times after being struck by pitches for a perfect on-base percentage. Keller Blackburn had a pair of hits and three of the team’s five stolen bases. Maykol Bonito, Mason Clark, Jack O’Keefe and Brayden Turner accounted for the rest of the Hurricanes’ hits in the 7-4 win.

A March 26 home matchup against conference rivals Archbishop Carroll did not yield a favorable outcome for the Hurricanes, now 6-7. Jack O’Keefe threw four and two-thirds innings, striking out five before Glade Harrelson stepped in for relief. Harrelson, Riley O’Berry, Keller Blackburn and Noah Gookins had one hit each in the 5-0 loss to the Bulldogs.

Key West was next on Master’s Academy’s tour of the Keys. The Patriots paid a visit to the Southernmost City March 26 and suffered another loss, to the hard-hitting Conchs. Xavi Perez was perfect at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a pair of singles and a double. A beleaguered Patriots pitcher gave Perez another base after hitting him with a pitch.

Nelson Ong logged two hits and Tyrone Cervantes, Kade Maltz, Roman Garcia, Kristian Masters and Jackie Niles added one each for a team total of 10. Perez, Maltz and Ong each stole a base and the Conchs were perfect in the field in their 8-5 win over the Patriots. In all, four Conchs worked on the mound. Cruz Holmes got the start and the win with three innings of work. Holmes struck out six, walked two and did not give up a single hit or run. Christian Koppal, Carter Wirth and Auggy Davila all put in some work as well.

The next two nights were a mixed bag for Key West, when they split a two-game series against the 7A Bobcats of West Broward. In game one, Donovan Thiery struck out nine, walked one and surrendered five hits and one run in six innings. Thiery earned the win and Kade Maltz provided an inning of relief, striking out two. Ong and Garcia had two hits each and Thiery accounted for hit number five – an uncharacteristically low number

Fifty miles northeast, Marathon piled on four runs against visiting Immaculata-La Salle on March 23 and all indications pointed toward a win through five innings of play. Then came the sixth inning. La Salle strung together six hits, three walks, a fielder’s choice and an error to score eight runs and make a Marathon win unlikely, if not impossible. Dylan Williams, Roco Piscetello and Massimo Quargnali each doubled and Gabriele Cirina singled in an unusually low-hitting game for Marathon. Williams got the start on the mound, striking out six in four and one-third innings before three more Fins stepped up to split the finish. The 12-4 loss gave the Dolphins a four-game slide they had no intention of extending.

The Fins successfully ended their skid March 27 in a 5-1 victory over Master’s Academy, whose tour of the Keys was already marred by losses to Monroe County’s other two teams. Cirina went the distance for the Dolphins, striking out 12, walking three and surrendering just three hits over seven innings. Cirina’s bat was equally effective against the Patriots; the senior slugger was 3-for-3 with a pair of singles and a double. Curren Nicolay added a pair of hits and Jack Chapman, Reef Rella, Roco Piscetello and Massimo Quargnali accounted for the rest. The win put the Fins at 11-7-1 on the season.

Marathon’s momentum kept rolling with a historic 3-0 shutout win over Coral Shores on March 30 – the first time the Fins snuffed out their northern rivals in the team’s last 10 matchups dating back to 2014.

Williams carried the load both on the mound and at the plate, throwing six innings with nine strikeouts and only one hit allowed before Chapman stepped in to shut the door on the ’Canes in the seventh.

An explosive first inning set the tone for the rest of the matchup, as the Fins blanked Coral Shores’ first three batters before sending a trio of their own across home plate. Seven total hits fueled Marathon’s offense – two doubles from Williams, plus singles from Miles Murphy, Quargnali, Nicolay, Bradley Buigas and Cirina. For a full game recap, see the April 9 edition of the Keys Weekly Sports Wrap.

April 11 is the final day for regular-season games, with district action opening April 14. Last season, Keys baseball teams pulled off an unprecedented feat: All three teams secured district titles.

Marathon pitcher Gabriele Cirina leads the Fins with a .426 batting average, 23 hits, 22 RBIs, 68 strikeouts and six wins. JUSTICE LEE ISOM/Keys Weekly

ON TRACK

Clockwise from top left

Alaric Rodriguez

Ava Merryman

Daysi Williams

Karla Guitierrez

Kate King

by Natalie Danko and Rick Mackenzie

Teams look strong heading down the home stretch

Marathon’s track and field teams made the big trip to Fort Lauderdale for a meet at Calvary Christian School. In all, 14 girls teams and 16 boys teams were in attendance, and the Fins held their own, finishing sixth in boys and seventh in girls.

All of the Lady Fins’ top-three finishes were in the field events. Seniors Daysi Williams, Ava Merryman and Justice Lee Isom earned the lion’s share of the points for the team. Williams won the high jump with a 4’ 11.75” mark. Lee Isom hurled the shot 39’ 7.75” for first place, then picked up a pair of thirds in discus and javelin. Merryman finished second in the pole vault after clearing 9’ 4.25” – the same height as the winner, who had one fewer miss.

For the boys, the younger athletes pulled their weight and earned all of the Dolphins’ top-three finishes. Lucian Burns was the big point scorer, fueled by a pair of firsts in the 1,600 and 3,200-meter races. Burns finished his first four laps in 4:35, then the other eight in 10:14, both PRs for the talented freshman.

Teammate Tony Bursa, a sophomore, was second in the 3,200.

In field events, freshman Eian Batzer and eighth grader Maverick McDonald picked up third-place finishes. Batzer cleared the bar at 5” 7.5” in high jump, then McDonald sailed 9’10” over the pole vault bar. McDonald’s vault set a new PR and school record, which he has done three times this season in as many meets.

Coral Shores opted to compete at Monsignor Pace on March 26. There, the boys and girls both finished third out of six teams and had some solid performances. Julieanna Oddo won the girls 100-meter hurdle race in 19.19 seconds

and Ali Wheatley took first in the 1,600, finishing in 12:28. Wheatley then teamed up with Tess Hill, Kate King and Olive Welch for a win in the 4x400 relay. Welch and King were also part of the secondplace 4x800 team along with Jenna Mandozzi and Samantha Bates, plus the second-place 4x100 team with Niveah Howard and Miracle Woods. Woods placed third in the individual 100-meter race and Karla Gutierrez was third in the discus event to round out the Lady ’Cane top-three finishers.

The boys team had plenty of success as well. Jaime Cary was first in the 1,600, running the mile in 4:53. Victor Lopez was third in the same race. Adrik Gadea Mayer won two individual events, including the long jump after a 19’7” leap, then the 800-meter race, completing the two laps in 2:08 with teammate Alaric Rodriguez finishing right behind him in second. William Roberts was the runner-up in the 400-meter hurdle race, while Ricardo Mack was third in long jump and Casey Konrad was third in shot put.

The boys relay teams also had success, with two 4x400 teams placing. The A-team of Gadea Mayer, Rodriguez, Will Theis and Colton Connolly was second and the B-team of Cary, Lopez, Roberts and Tristan Rios was third. The final top-three finish was in the boys 4x100 relay, in which Ekon Edwards, Daniel Fernandez, Isaac Woods and Uriel Gutierrez placed third.

Track and field’s regular season closes April 10. Key West and Coral Shores will send their top athletes to districts April 15 at Southridge Park while Marathon must wait until April 23 for its postseason debut at Palmer Trinity School. Regionals for all three teams are scheduled for May 1 in Fort Lauderdale.

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CONCHS & ’CANES COLLIDE

Rivalry matchups meet expectations

The highly-anticipated rivalry clashes between the Key West and Coral Shores lacrosse squads lived up to the billing, delivering a pair of close, hard-fought contests.

The Lady Conchs entered their March 26 matchup with some extra confidence after beating Gulliver Prep two days prior. But Key West did not take Coral Shores lightly heading into their district 16 rivalry, which also served as the team’s annual Senior Night.

“Coming off a high from Gulliver, and understanding Coral Shores was going to be a tough game, we were mentally locked in and prepared to give it our all,” said Key West coach Marissa Giacopuzzi.

Senior Eisley Whitehead wasted no time getting the Conchs on the board. Whitehead scored just after the oneminute mark, then the teams settled into what Giacopuzzi described as a slow-moving first quarter. After that, the Conchs’ offense heated up, and the seniors delivered on their night of honor. Colbie Turner scored three goals while Althea Olsen, Whitehead and Taylor Gibson netted one each.

on lacrosse fields

Whitehead and Adriana Dall each caused three turnovers, then Gibson added two and Olsen one plus an interception. In all, the Conchs caused 16 turnovers, disrupting Coral Shores’ momentum and driving their own.

Sophomore Mavis Bishop accounted for Key West’s other four goals in the 10-7 win for the Conchs. Senior goalkeeper Alexandra Konenca played in goal a majority of the game, picking up four saves and a groundball. Sophomore Diya Alwani played the rest of the minutes.

Giacopuzzi called the win a victory for the seniors. “We played more aggressively, we played faster, we hustled to every ground ball and we demonstrated patience with our possessions,” she said.

Coral Shores’ Addy McNew scored two against the Conchs. Leyla Goodrich, Shay Stober, Saylor Wampler, Ivy Tiedemann and Alexis Mahaffery netted one apiece. Lola Stober was solid in goal, keeping the game close until the end.

1. Mavis Bishop, left, and Lela Goodrich face off.

2. Ivy Tiedemann (5) shoots for a goal.

3. Shay Stober (12) tries to get around Eisley Whitehead.

4. Taylor Gibson (1) dodges Coral Shores defender Chloe Cummings (15) to get down the field.

5. Christian Gonzalez (5) takes a shot on goal.

6. James Mitchell (24) scores against Key West.

7. Carlo Vernieri (4) charges toward the goal while Christian Gonzalez (5) stays tight on defense.

8. Finn McDonough (9) makes a great catch for Coral Shores.

Photos by Natalie Goodwin and Maicy Malgrat

BOYS

When Coral Shores and Key West faced off on March 25, there were no questions that it would be a good game, and the Hurricanes and Conchs delivered.

“It was a dogfight from the opening whistle, just as we expected and prepared for,” said Conchs coach Alberto Piceno of the contest that was tied 5-all at the half.

“Hope to see them again in district playoffs. We will be ready.”

—Chris Carrow, ’Canes head coach

The Conchs doubled their scoring in the second half, piling on 10 goals to the Hurricanes’ two. The scoring surge certainly helped Key West, but Piceno gave credit to his defensemen in the big win.

“Defensively, the boys made adjustments on the fly, working together to figure out what would be most effective,” he said. “A key moment came when Calvin Mercer asked teammate Owen Dougherty to take the long pole and step in defensively. Owen simply said, ‘bet,’ and together they helped stabilize our defense alongside Quinn Van Aller,” he added.

Piceno also credited his goalkeeper, Mateo Lopez, with 17 saves and a strong presence in goal while Raffie Rice and Brady Wright were clutch in the team’s faceoffs. Wright won

five while Rice won four to help control the game.

“They may not always get the recognition they deserve, but their contributions are critical to our success,” said Piceno.

Offensively, Key West’s Max Louchheim delivered what Piceno described as the performance of the season with four goals, each at crucial moments. Carlo Vernieri and Zach Payne also scored four each and Vernieri added three assists. Sawyer Hill, Kai Woods and Reif Wallen each netted one for the Conchs in their 15-7 win.

For the Hurricanes, it was Christian Gonzalez and James Mitchell leading the charge with three goals apiece. SG Paul added one goal and Zane Martinez assisted on three. Goalkeeper Brock Bynum has been an absolute powerhouse in goal for the Hurricanes this season, and the rivalry matchup was no different. Bynum, bolstered by a strong Coral Shores defense, saved 17 shots from scoring, keeping the team in contention as long as he could.

“The difference-maker was Key West’s play after halftime,” Coral Shores coach Chris Carrow said, adding, “Hope to see them again in district playoffs. We will be ready.”

Carrow won’t have to wait too long to see if his hopes will be affirmed. Regular-season play closes April 4, then district playoff brackets will be calculated later that week. The likelihood of a Key West-Coral Shores rematch is strong. District play begins April 8.

“In the end, it was a great game — one you truly had to see to appreciate. As a rivalry matchup, it lived up to expectations in every way.”

—Alberto Piceno, Conchs head coach

Coral Shores went on to host Village School of Naples on March 27, winning 9-8 with aggressive play and a strong defense. Jace Jackson won 15 of 18 faceoffs and Bynum had eight saves to help preserve the win.

PULLING THEIR WEIGHT

Wins in lighter classes give Marathon boost over Coral Shores

The Hurricanes and Dolphins’ lifters met in Marathon for the Fins’ annual Senior Night on March 25. Despite coming up short most of the season, the addition of talented athletes in the lighter weight classes meant all the difference in the outcome.

The Fins had double wins from Jason Doss (119 pounds), Evan Toman (129), Calvin Downey (139), Matthias Martinez-Velez (154), Max Childress (183), Isaak Vallejo (199), Chris Paul (219) and Trevor Wofsey (Unlimited) and a win in the traditional event from 169-pound Aiden Richard.

The Hurricanes had one double winner in Fredy Flores in the 238-pound class and an Olympic win from Jackson Garcia (169).

Childress, a Marathon senior, topped the charts with two of

the top three lifts of the day. Despite being four weight classes from the heaviest, Childress hoisted the most of any lifter in any class in the snatch lift, with a 175-pound feat, and the clean and jerk, in which he successfully lifted 265 pounds. Childress was the top lifter overall in the Olympic event. Teammate Isaak Vallejo, a junior, had a monster 325-pound bench press to put him at the top of the traditional lifters.

Both teams are buckling down for the postseason, which begins with districts April 11 at Key Largo School. District champs in each weight class move on to regionals automatically and others, particularly those in strong districts like Marathon and Coral Shores, can earn at-large spots. Regional champs and a pool of at-large lifters then move on to states in Lakeland in early May.

Top row: Aiden Richard, left, Calvin Downey and Chris Paul Middle row: Evan Toman, left, Isaak Vallejo and Matthias Martinez-Velez Bottom row: Trevor Wofsey Far left: Max Childress

Photos by Natalie Danko and Tracy McDonald

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on April 15, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida, 33050, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, intends to consider adopting the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RENAMING DIVISION 1 OF ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE MONROE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, CURRENTLY ENTITLED “GENERALLY” TO “COUNTY ADMINISTRATION”; AND AMENDING SECTIONS 2-58, 2-59, AND 2-60 BY RENAMING SECTION 2-58, CURRENTLY ENTITLED “COUNTY ADMINISTRATION” TO “COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR” AND AMENDING THE SECTION TO DEFINE THE ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCH OF COUNTY GOVERNHMENT, TO CLARIFY AND EXPAND UPON THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SELECTING AND REMOVING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR; TO CLARIFY AND EXPAND UPON THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR; RENUMBERING CURRENT SECTION 2-59, ENTITLED “COUNTY EMPLOYEES ACCEPTING SERVICE OF PROCESS ON BEHALF OF COUNTY OR OTHER EMPLOYEES PROHIBITED” AS SECTION 2-61, WITH THE SAME TITLE, AND INSERTING NEW LANGUAGE INTO SECTION 2-59, TO BE ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATIVE CODE”, WITH LANGUAGE THAT AUTHORIZES AND PROVIDES FOR THE ADOPTION OF A COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE WHICH SHALL SERVE AS A CENTRAL REPOSITORY OF BOARD APPROVED POLICIES FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCH OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT; RENUMBERING CURRENT SECTION 2-60, ENTITLED “NONINTERFERENCE” AS SECTION 2-62, WITH THE SAME TITLE, AND INSERTING NEW LANGUAGE INTO

SECTION 2-60 TO BE ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVES”, AND INSERTING NEW LANGUAGE INTO SECTION 2-60 THAT AUTHORIZES THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVES PROVIDING DIRECTION TO STAFF ON HOW TO IMPLEMENT COUNTY POLICIES; RENUMBERING CURRENT SECTION 2-61, ENTITLED “CRIMINAL BACKGROUND SCREENING FOR CERTAIN SAFETY AND SECURITY CRITICAL POSITIONS”, AS SECTION 2-63 WITH THE SAME TITLE; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

The proposed ordinance may be inspected by the public at the Monroe County website by viewing the agenda packet for the April 15, 2026, meeting, which will be posted beginning on April 7, 2026 at: https://www. monroecounty-fl.gov/695/BOCCMeetings-Agendas. The ordinance may also be viewed at the Monroe County Attorney’s Office at 1111 12th Street, Suite 408, Key West, FL 33040.

The public can participate in the April 15, 2026, meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, FL by attending in person or via Zoom. The Zoom link can be found in the agenda at: https://mcbocc.zoom.us/j/ 89204098700, or Live Closed Captioning is available via the MCTV portal at https://cloud.castus.tv/ vod/ monroe/video/60832c9 dcf67bb7ac0c21791 ?page=HOME&type=live.

ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30a.m.—5:00p.m., prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice-impaired, call “711”.

Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board of County Commissioners with respect to any matter considered at such meetings or hearings, that person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, that person will need to ensure that a verbatim record is made of the proceedings, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Dated at Key West, Florida, this 28th day of March, 2026.

KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Ex Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida Publish: April 2, 2026

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE MONROE COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 13, “FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION,” ARTICLE I, “IN GENERAL,” BY AMENDING SECTIONS 13-2 AND 13-3, THEREIN, TO UPDATE THE CODE AND ITS TERMINOLOGY; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 13-4, “STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS,” BY RENAMING THE SECTION TO “AIRBORNE FLAME DEVICES PROHIBITED,” AND PROVIDING NEW LANGUAGE THEREIN; AND BY ENACTING NEW SECTIONS WITHIN THAT ARTICLE, SPECIFICALLY SECTIONS 13-5, “MULTI-BUILDING COMPLEXES AND DEVELOPMENTS,” 13-6,

“ACCESS BOXES,” 13-7, “PREMISES IDENTIFICATION,” AND 13-8, “EMERGENCY ACTION PLANS,” TO SET FORTH NEW PROVISIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE FLORIDA FIRE PREVENTION CODE; AND BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, “FIRE MARSHAL,” SECTIONS 13-28 THROUGH 13-31, THEREIN, TO CLARIFY THE COUNTY’S AUTHORITY TO ENFORCE APPLICABLE FIRE SAFETY CODES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

The public can participate in the April 15, 2026, meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, FL by attending in person or via Zoom. The Zoom link can be found in the agenda at: https://mcbocc.zoom.us/j/ 89204098700, or Live Closed Captioning is available via the MCTV portal at https://cloud.castus.tv/vod/ monroe/video/60832c9dcf 67bb7ac0c21791?page =HOME&type=live.

ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30a.m. — 5:00p.m., prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice-impaired, call “711”.

Dated at Key West, Florida, this 2nd day of April, 2026.

KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Ex Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida

Publish: April 2, 2026

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on April 15, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, 2nd Floor, Marathon, Florida, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, intends to consider the following: ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO KEY LARGO FIRE RESCUE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT FOR THE OPERATION OF A CLASS A ALS AND BLS AMBULANCE TRANSPORT SERVICE WITHIN MONROE COUNTY, FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 16, 2026 THROUGH APRIL 15, 2028.

The proposed certificate may be inspected by the public at the Monroe County website by viewing the agenda packet for the April 15, 2026, meeting, which will be posted beginning on April 7, 2026 at: https://www. monroecounty-fl.gov/695/BOCCMeetings-Agendas. The ordinance may also be viewed at the Monroe County Attorney’s Office at 1111 12th Street, Suite 408, Key West, FL 33040.

The public can participate in the

April 15, 2026, meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, FL by attending in person or via Zoom. The Zoom link can be found in the agenda at: https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/89204098700, or Live Closed Captioning is available via the MCTV portal at https://cloud.castus.tv/vod/ monroe/video/60832c9dcf67 bb7ac0c21791?page+ HOME&type=live.

ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30a.m.-5:00p.m., prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice-impaired, call “711”.

Dated at Key West, Florida, this 2nd day of April, 2026.

KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Ex Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida Publish: April 2, 2026

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CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH NOTICE OF CODE AMENDMENT HEARING

“SECOND/FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-510”

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission of the City of Key Colony Beach, Florida, will hold the following Public Hearing to hear amendments to the City’s Code of Ordinances.

DATE/TIME: Thursday, April 16th, 2026, 3:30 PM

LOCATION: City of Key Colony Beach, Marble Hall, 600 W. Ocean Dr., Key Colony Beach. The proposed Ordinance to be heard by the City Commission is [ORDINANCE NO. 2026-510], entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER FOURTEEN OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENTITLED SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL, SECTION 14-6 MONTHLY RATES AND CHARGES, AND PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; REPEALING ANY INCONSISTENT PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.”

The Business Impact Statement is available for review on the City of Key Colony Beach’s website at www.keycolonybeach.net and at City Hall at 600 W. Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach. Interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for inspection at the City Hall of Key Colony Beach.

If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Key Colony Beach City Commission with respect to any matter considered at the Code Amendment Hearing, that person will need a record of the proceeding and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing on Thursday, April 16, 2026, but wish to comment, please direct correspondence to the City Clerk, P.O. Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051, and your comments will be entered into the record.

To be published: On or before April 6, 2026

City Clerk - City of Key Colony Beach, Florida Publish: April 2, 2026

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT THE CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH WILL BE HOLDING

PUBLIC HEARINGS ON:

DATE/TIME:

Planning & Zoning Hearing:

Wednesday, April 15th, 2026, 3:30 P.M.

City Commission Public Hearing: Thursday, May 21st, 2026, 3:30 P.M.

LOCATION:

City of Key Colony Beach

City Hall Auditorium ‘Marble Hall’ 600 W. Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, Florida 33051, To hear a Variance Request from Kenneth and Ellen Jones, owners of the property at 620 10th Street, Key Colony Beach, Florida 33051. This meeting will be available via Zoom Meetings. Members of the public who wish to attend virtually may email the City Clerk at cityclerk@keycolonybeach.net or call 305-289-1212, Ext. 2 for further instructions on attending via Zoom Meetings. The applicants request a variance from the City of Key Colony Beach Land Development Regulations, Article IV, Sec. 101-26, for relief from the 10-foot setback from the MHW (mean-high water) line or the landward edge of the seawall, as applicable, to accommodate the proposed pool. The proposed pool would encroach into the setback by 3 feet.

Interested parties may attend the Hearing and be heard with respect to the requested variance.

If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission of the City of Key Colony Beach with respect to any matter considered at the Variance Hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

If you are unable to attend the Hearings on Wednesday, April 15th, or Thursday, May 21st, 2026, but wish to comment, please direct correspondence to the City Clerk at P.O. Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051, or via email at cityclerk@ keycolonybeach.net, and your comments will be entered into the record.

Published: On or before April 5th, 2026

City Clerk, City of Key Colony Beach

Publish: April 2, 2026

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT THE CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH WILL BE HOLDING PUBLIC HEARINGS ON:

DATE/TIME:

Planning & Zoning Hearing: Wednesday, April 15th, 2026, 3:30 P.M. City Commission Public Hearing: Thursday, May 21st, 2026, 3:30 P.M. LOCATION: City of Key Colony Beach City Hall Auditorium ‘Marble Hall’ 600 W. Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, Florida 33051, To hear a Variance Request from Brian Vliem, Vliem Vacation Rentals LLC., owner of the property at 630 10th Street, Key Colony Beach, Florida 33051. This meeting will be available via Zoom Meetings. Members of the public who wish to attend virtually may email the City Clerk at cityclerk@ keycolonybeach.net or call 305-289-1212, Ext. 2 for further instructions on attending via Zoom Meetings. The applicants request a variance from the City of Key Colony Beach Land Development Regulations, Article IV, Sec. 101-26, for relief from the 10-foot setback from the MHW (mean-high water) line or the landward edge of the seawall, as applicable, to accommodate the proposed pool. The proposed pool would encroach into the setback by 3 feet.

Interested parties may attend the Hearing and be heard with respect to the requested variance. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission of the City of Key Colony Beach with respect to any matter considered at the Variance Hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Published: On or before April 5th, 2026

City Clerk

City of Key Colony Beach Publish: April 2, 2026

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 26-CP-22-P PROBATE DIVISION DIVISION: UPPER KEYS IN RE: THE ESTATE OF MARK A. SMAIL Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of MARK A. SMAIL, deceased, whose date of death was February 17, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division; the address of which is 88770 Overseas Highway, Suite 2, Plantation Key, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statues applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

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

Personal Representative: KELLY L. SMAIL, Executor 4004 Micklefield Lane Greensburg, PA 15601

Attorney for Personal Representative: MICHAEL W. DARPINO, ESQ. Michael.Darpino@epadvisors.com FL Bar No.: 1003432 One PPG Place, Ste. 1710 Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 281-2870

Publish: April 2 & 9, 2026 The Weekly Newspapers

• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES •

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

FILE NO.: 26-CP-000120-P DIVISION: PROBATE

IN RE: ESTATE OF JAMES B. CHAMBERS

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of JAMES B. CHAMBERS, deceased, whose date of death was February 17, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88770 Overseas Hwy., Tavernier, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216 - 732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is April 2, 2026.

Personal Representative: James Sean Chambers 195 Atlantic Circle Drive Tavernier, FL 33070 Attorney for Personal Representative: Anthony A. Velardi, Esq. Florida Bar No. 113917 Key Largo Law 218 Lignumvitae Drive Key Largo, FL 33037

Tel: (305) 453-5277

Fax: (305) 453-4985

E-Mail: anthony@keylargolaw.com

Publish: April 2 & 9, 2026 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 25-CP-000551-P

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF JAMES H. BOWER

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of James H. Bower, deceased, whose date of death was September 17, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division; the address of which is 88770 Overseas Highway, Suite 2, Plantation Key, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims

or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is April 2, 2026.

Personal Representative: Tanya L. Bower 4928 Cypress Lane Coconut Creek, Florida 33073

Attorney for Personal Representative:

Tanya L. Bower

E-mail Addresses: Tanya@ businesslawteam.com jane@businesslawteam.com

Florida Bar No. 93378

Business Law Team, PLLC 401 E Las Olas Blvd FT LAUDERDALE, Florida 33301

Telephone: (954) 648-5268

Publish: April 2 & 9, 2026

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 26-CP-95-M

DIVISION: MIDDLE KEYS

IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN AMELIO MARTIN A/K/A JOHN A. MARTIN

Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of John Amelio Martin a/k/a John A. Martin, deceased, whose date of death was November 20, 2025, and whose Social Security Number is XXX-XX-9450, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is April 2, 2026.

Personal Representative: Jill Ann Frank

7 W. Bergen Avenue Harvey Cedars, NJ 08008

Attorney for Personal Representative:

Richard H. Breit

Attorney

Florida Bar No. 283436

Richard H. Breit, P.A.

8551 W Sunrise Blvd Ste 300 Plantation, Florida 33322

Telephone: (954) 452-1144

Publish:

April 2 & 9, 2026

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

DIVISION: PROBATE

CASE NO.: 25-CP-498-M

IN RE: ESTATE OF ANNETTE J. AVICOLLI

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of ANNETTE J. AVICOLLI, deceased, whose date of death was May 17, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is April 2, 2026.

Personal Representative: Ashley Avicolli 9440 Poinciana Place, Apt. 316 Davie, Florida 33324

Attorney for Personal Representative: Anthony J. Barrows

Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar Number: 662569

WRIGHT BARROWS PLLC 30410 Sea Grape Terr. Ste. 2 Big Pine Key, FL 33043

Telephone: (305) 743-8118

Fax: (305) 489-0307

E-mail: tony@keysclosings.com

Publish:

April 2 & 9, 2026

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 26-CP-000035-P

IN RE: ESTATE OF RANDY LEE AIVAZ, A/K/A RANDY L. AIVAZ, A/K/A RANDY AIVAZ

Deceased.

The administration of the estate of Randy Lee Aivaz, a/k/a Randy L. Aivaz, a/k/a Randy Aivaz, deceased, whose date of death was October 30, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead St, Key West, Florida 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims

or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publication of this notice is March 26, 2026.

Personal Representative: Marie Frances Jones, a/k/a Marie France A. Jones, a/k/a Marie F. Jones

141 Coconut Row Tavernier, Florida 33070

Attorney for Personal Representative: Andrew Ponnock

Florida Bar Number: 195420 10100 West Sample Road, 3rd floor Coral Springs, FL 33065

Telephone: (954) 340-4051

Fax: (800) 809-1774

E-Mail: andy@ponnocklaw.com

Publish:

March 26 & April 2, 2026

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH

JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

FILE NO.: 44-2026-CP-000077-P IN RE: THE ESTATE OF FRANK M. BARCHIESE

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Frank M. Barchiese, deceased, whose date of death was December 20, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division; the address of which is 88770 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

The date of first publication of this notice is March 26, 2026.

Personal Representative: Edith V. Benyovszky 35 Iron Hill Rd New Britain, PA 18901

Attorney for Personal Representative: Nicholas W. Mulick, Esq.

E-mail Address: reception@ mulicklaw.com

Florida Bar No. 0337757

Nicholas W. Mulick, P.A. 91645 Overseas Highway

LEGAL NOTICES

Tavernier, Florida 33070

Telephone: (305) 852-9292

Publish: March 26 & April 2, 2026

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE

PLANTATION KEY DIVISION

FILE NO.: 26-CP-000082-P IN RE: ESTATE OF ALBERT C. CHRISTENSEN, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of ALBERT C. CHRISTENSEN, deceased, whose date of death was January 20, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88770 Overseas Highway, Suite 2, Plantation Key, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: March 26, 2026.

Personal Representative: WESLEY T. CHRISTENSEN 4380 3rd Ave SW Naples, Florida 34119

Attorney for Personal Representative: MARK R. KLYM, Esq.

Florida Bar Number: 49003

Hahn Loeser & Parks, LLP 5811 Pelican Bay Blvd, Suite 650 Naples, Florida 34108

Telephone: (239) 552-2960

Fax: (239) 254-2947

E-Mail: mklym@hahnlaw.com

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Publish: March 26 and April 2, 2026

The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

FILE NO.: 26-CP-000091-P

IN RE: ESTATE OF PAUL W. O’SULLIVAN Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of PAUL W. O’SULLIVAN, deceased, whose date of death was December 11, 2025; is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 26-CP-000091-P; the address of which is 88770 Overseas Highway, Suite 2, Plantation Key, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the

personal representatives and the personal representatives’ attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS: MARCH 26, 2026.

Personal Representatives: SCOTT O’SULLIVAN 373 Race Street Denver, CO 80206 scott@osullivan-law-firm.com

WENDY O’SULLIVAN 5553 Harford Street Churchton, MD 20733 wendyleeo202@gmail.com

Attorney for Personal Representatives: JOHN MICHAEL LYNN, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 0147273 Turner & Lynn, P.A. 7 Barracuda Lane Key Largo, Florida 33037 Telephone: (305) 367-0911 turnerlynnpa@gmail.com Publish: March 26 and April 2, 2026 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION Case#: 25-CA-000573-K Truist Bank, successor by merger to SunTrust Bank Plaintiff, -vs.Jorge Luis Galiano, Jr.; Ana Maria Galiano; Marlenis Galiano; Oscar Delgado; Unknown Spouse of Jorge Luis Galiano, Jr.; Unknown Spouse of Ana Maria Galiano; Unknown Spouse of Marlenis Galiano; Unknown Spouse of Oscar Delgado; Unknown Parties in Possession #1, if living, and all Unknown Parties claiming by, through, under and against the above named Defendant(s); Unknown Parties in Possession #2, if living, and all Unknown Parties claiming by, through, under and against the above named Defendant(s) Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to order rescheduling foreclosure sale or Final Judgment, entered in Civil Case No. 25-CA-000573-K of the Circuit Court of the 16th Judicial Circuit in and for Monroe County, Florida, wherein Truist Bank, successor by merger to SunTrust Bank, Plaintiff and Jorge Luis Galiano, Jr. are defendant(s), I, Clerk of Court, Kevin Madok,CPA, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash AT THE MONROE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 500 WHITEHEAD STREET, KEY WEST, FL 33040, AT 11:00 A.M. on April 17, 2026, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit: LOT 3 OF A SUBDIVISION OF SQUARE 4, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 112, MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECORDS, SAID SQUARE 4 BEING SHOWN ON KEY WEST REALTY'S CO.'S SUBDIVISION, OF PART OF TRACT 21 AND LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4 AND 5, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1 AT PAGE 45, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MONROE

COUNTY, FLORIDA. 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 NO LATER THAN THE DATE THAT THE CLERK REPORTS THE FUNDS AS UNCLAIMED. Florida Rules of Judicial Administration Rule 2.540 Notices to Persons With Disabilities If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Cheryl Alfonso, ADA Coordinator, Court Operations Manager, 502 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040, 305-295-3652 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

SPANISH: Si usted es una persona discapacitada que necesita alguna adaptación para poder participar de este procedimiento o evento; usted tiene derecho, sin costo alguno a que se le provea cierta ayuda. Favor de comunicarse con Cheryl Alfonso, Coordinadora de A.D.A Court Operations Manager, 502 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040, 305-295-3652 por lo menos 7 días antes de que tenga que comparecer en corte o inmediatamente después de haber recibido ésta notificación si es que falta menos de 7 días para su comparecencia. Si tiene una discapacidad auditiva ó de habla, llame al 711.

KREYOL: Si ou se yon moun ki kokobé ki bezwen asistans ou aparêy pou ou ka patisipé nan prosedu sa-a, ou gen dwa san ou pa bezwen péyé anyen pou ou jwen on seri de èd. Tanpri kontakté Cheryl Alfonso, Co-ordinator ADA, Court Operations Manager, 502 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040, 305-295-3652O'mwen 7 jou avan ke ou gen pou-ou parèt nan tribunal, ou imediatman ke ou resevwa avis sa-a ou si lè ke ou gen pou-ou alé nan tribunal-la mwens ke 7 jou; Si ou pa ka tandé ou palé byen, rélé 711. Kevin Madok, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Monroe County, Florida By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk of Court Publish: April 2 & 9, 2026 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2025-CC-399-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 20TH day of April 2026 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 5512, WEEK 2, WINDWARD POINTE, A LEASEHOLD CONDOMINIUM (“CONDOMINIUM”), ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM THEREOF RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 1803, PAGE 844, PUBLIC RECORDS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND ALL EXHIBITS THERETO, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THEREOF (THE “DECLARATION”). Pursuant to IN REM SUMMARY FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AS TO COUNT(S) VII entered in a case pending in said Court, the 9TH day of March 2026 Style of which is: WINDWARD POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A CORPORATION NOT-FOR-PROFIT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA

Plaintiff vs. ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN

PARTIES WHO CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ADMINISTRATORS OR AS OTHER CLAIMANTS, BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST BERLEY BERRY

GENTRY II, DECEASED AND LYNN GENTRY WINSTEAD, AS POTENTIAL

HEIR TO BERLEY BERRY GENTRY II

Defendant And the Docket Number of which is Number 2025-CC-399-K

WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 18TH day of January 2026

KEVIN MADOK

Clerk of the Circuit Court

Monroe County, Florida

By:

Shonta McLeod

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

Publish: April 2 & 9, 2026

The Weekly Newspapers

I IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2025-CC-74-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 20TH day of April 2026 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 5523, WEEK 50 OF WINDWARD POINTE, A LEASEHOLD CONDOMINIUM (“CONDOMINIUM”), ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM THEREOF RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 1803, PAGE 844, PUBLIC RECORDS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND ALL EXHIBITS THERETO, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THEREOF (THE “DECLARATION”).

Pursuant to IN REM SUMMARY FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AS TO COUNT(S) I entered in a case pending in said Court, the 9TH day of March 2026 Style of which is: WINDWARD POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A CORPORATION NOT-FOR-PROFIT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA Plaintiff vs. BECKY LOUISE HOPPER AND ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES WHO CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ADMINISTRATORS OR AS OTHER CLAIMANTS, BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST ROBERT EUGENE HOPPER, DECEASED

Defendant

And the Docket Number of which is Number 2025-CC-74-K

WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 18TH day of January 2026

KEVIN MADOK

Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. Publish: April 2 & 9, 2026 The Weekly Newspapers

MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2025-CC-363-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 20TH day of April 2026 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 214, WEEK 17, SUNSET HARBOR RESORT, A CONDOMINIUM ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM THEREOF AS RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 1376, PAGE 1093, PUBLIC RECORDS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND ALL EXHIBITS THERETO, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THEREOF (HEREAFTER THE “DECLARATION”).

Pursuant to IN REM SUMMARY FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE entered in a case pending in said Court, the 9TH day of March 2026 Style of which is: SUNSET HARBOR RESORT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA Plaintiff vs. ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES WHO CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ADMINISTRATORS OR AS OTHER CLAIMANTS, BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST MILDRED NEVINS AKA MILDRED B. NEVINS, DECEASED; MARYJANE WOLFE, AS POTENTIAL HEIR TO MILDRED NEVINS AKA MILDRED B. NEVINS; MILDRED COOMBS, AS POTENTIAL

HEIR TO MILDRED NEVINS AKA MILDRED B. NEVINS; JOSEPH MCMULLEN, AS POTENTIAL

HEIR TO MILDRED NEVINS AKA MILDRED B. NEVINS; EDWARD MCMULLEN, AS POTENTIAL

HEIR TO MILDRED NEVINS AKA MILDRED B. NEVINS; JOHN MCMULLEN, AS POTENTIAL

HEIR TO MILDRED NEVINS AKA MILDRED B. NEVINS; FRANCES PEAGLER, AS POTENTIAL HEIR TO MILDRED NEVINS AKA MILDRED B. NEVINS; AND MARGARET NEUMANN, AS POTENTIAL HEIR TO MILDRED NEVINS AKA MILDRED B. NEVINS

Defendant

And the Docket Number of which is Number 2025-CC-363-K

WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 18TH day of January 2026

KEVIN MADOK

Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida

By: Shonta McLeod

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

CASE NO.: 2024-CC-658-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 20TH day of April 2026 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 F12, WEEK 10, BEACH HOUSE, A CONDOMINIUM ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION 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 “DECLARATION”).

Pursuant to IN REM SUMMARY FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AS TO COUNT(S) IV entered in a case pending in said Court, the 9TH day of March 2026 Style of which is: BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA

Plaintiff

vs. ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES WHO CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ADMINISTRATORS OR AS OTHER CLAIMANTS, BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST ROBERT DUANE SHAPPEE, DECEASED, UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE ROBERT D. SHAPPEE LIVING TRUST; LAURA SILVERMAN, AS POTENTIAL PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT D. SHAPPEE; AND AMY SERAFIN, AS POTENTIAL PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT D. SHAPPEE

Defendant

And the Docket Number of which is Number 2024-CC-658-K

WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 18TH day of January 2026

KEVIN MADOK

Publish: April 2 & 9, 2026

The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2024-CC-539-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 20TH day of April 2026 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 5434, WEEK 36, ANNUAL WINDWARD POINTE, A LEASEHOLD CONDOMINIUM (“CONDOMINIUM”), ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM THEREOF RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 1803, PAGE 844, PUBLIC RECORDS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND ALL EXHIBITS THERETO, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THEREOF (THE “DECLARATION”).

Pursuant to IN REM SUMMARY FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE entered in a case pending in said Court, the 9TH day of March 2026

Style of which is: WINDWARD POINTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A CORPORATION NOT-FOR-PROFIT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA

Plaintiff vs. ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES WHO CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSE, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ADMINISTRATORS OR AS OTHER CLAIMANTS, BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST SHEENA HOULT SHUMATE, DECEASED AND TERENCE GALLAGHER, AKA TERRY GALLAGHER, AS POTENTIAL HEIR

TO SHEENA HOULT SHUMATE

Defendant

And the Docket Number of which is Number 2024-CC-539-K

WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 18TH day of January 2026

KEVIN MADOK

Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida

By: Shonta McLeod

Publish: April 2 & 9, 2026

The Weekly Newspapers

AUTOS WANTED

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

BOAT MISC. FOR SALE

Used NEPTUNE 4-post BOAT LIFT For Sale. 15,000 lbs.+ Located in Marathon. $800.00 260-750-6479

BOAT SLIP/RACK FOR RENT

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

EMPLOYMENT

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

PART-TIME USCG CAPTAIN

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

Handyman needed for residence on Grassy Key. Part-time, High Pay! Call: 305-395-0478

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

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

Part-time Office Clerk, $18/ hr, Thu/Fri/Sat, 9:30am-7pm. Apply in person at 425 E. Ocean Dr. Key Colony Beach or call 404-219-3359 and ask for Dave

The SS Wreck & Galley Grill (mile marker 59) is looking for a line cooks and fryers. Self-motivated, experience very helpful but will train, quick learner, and team player. Salary includes 401k match up to 6% and negotiable based on experience. Please call Nicole at 305-433-0515 or email nicole@themoongroupfl.com

Coast To Coast Pizza Company is looking for pizza makers and cashiers. Self-motivated, experience very helpful, quick learner, and team player. Salary includes 401k match up to 6% and negotiable based on experience. Please call Nicole at 305-433-0515 or email nicole@themoongroupfl.com

Experienced Fulltime Line Cook needed at the Cabana Club, an ocean front private swim club. 10AM - 5PM, Good Pay. Small friendly staff. Apply in person at 425 E. Ocean Dr. Key Colony Beach or call 404-2193359 and ask for Dave.

Serve/Bartend on the ocean! The Cabana Club, an ocean front private swim club is seeking a customer service-oriented Server/Bartender. Serve on pool deck, beach and/ or bar lounge. Open year round, 9:30am-7pm daily. Full time/Part time. Small friendly staff. Above average hourly wage plus tips. Apply in person at 425 E. Ocean Dr. Key Colony Beach or call 404-2193359 and ask for Dave.

The Housing Authority of the City of Key West now hiring the following positions: Full-time Carpenter, Electrician, Housing Assistant & Project Manager. To apply, please contact Human Resources at: greenel@kwha. org or 305-296-5621 ext. 225. Applications are available at the Administrative Office located at 1400 Kennedy Dr., Key West, FL 33040 or online at www.kwha. org - EOE & Drug Free Work Place. This opportunity is covered under Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968.

Key West Cooling Company is hiring HVAC technicians and installers. We are looking for dedicated individuals that are ready to work. For more information please can or text us at 305-912-2293 or send an email to keywestcoolingcompany @ gmail.com Compensation is based on experience.

Job Title: Coffee Roaster

Location: Key West, FL Job Duties: Roast coffee beans using commercial roasting equipment; monitor roast profiles and quality; maintain consistency across batches; manage green coffee inventory; perform routine maintenance and cleaning of roasting equipment; assist with packaging and production as needed. Minimum Requirements: Minimum of 5 years of experience in coffee roasting. No formal education required. Must be able to work nights and weekends. Must have reliable transportation to and from work. How to Apply: Please call 305-509-9215 or email babyscoffeeusa@gmail.com.

PLACE YOUR EMPLOYMENT AD HERE. $25/week for up to 5 lines of copy! Call 305743-0844 or E-mail: Anneke @keysweekly.com

HOBBIES/COLLECT.

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

TURN YOUR CARDS INTO CASH! Marathon collector buying any and all Pokemon cards & collections. Call 401-256-0645. HOUSING FOR RENT Key Largo- 6 months+ canal front rental on Blackwater Sound. 40' dockage, 1 BR/1 BA Trailer with 1,000 sq. ft. living area. $2,300/mo.

HOUSING FOR RENT

Furnished Studio AND 2 Bedroom unfurnished, all appliances, renovated, for rent in Marathon. On the water, gated property. Section 8 possible. $1,500 - $2,500 month - includes water, sewer, electric & garbage. Call 305-610-8002

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

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

Gated storage & dockage available in Marathon oceanside. Starting price $10/ foot per month for storage and $20/foot per month for dockage. 305-610-8002

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

YARD SALES

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

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

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

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

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

NOW HIRING IN ISLAMORADA

MARINA CASHIERS

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

DOCKHANDS

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

BOAT RENTAL STAFF

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

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

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

CUSTOMER SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE I

Starting pay rate for this position, depending on qualiﬁcations and experience: $23.93/hr. - $26.80/hr.

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

KEYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KEYS promotes a Drug-Free Workplace.

Certain service members, veterans, the spouses and family members of service members and veterans, receive preference and priority in employment, and are encouraged to apply for positions being ﬁlled.

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

SUBSTATION ELECTRICIAN

(High Voltage Substation Electrical Technician)

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

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

KEYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

KEYS promotes a Drug-Free Workplace.

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

Home Décor Sales Consultant

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

Kitchen Design Specialist

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

Associate Interior Designer

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

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

NOW HIRING DIVE INSTRUCTOR

Pay: $160.00 per day Guaranteed Pay + Tips + Commission. Affordable employee housing available.

Job Description: Dive Instructor No bad weather days!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Flexible Schedule

Call 305-407-3262 or email info@floridakeysaquariumencounters.com 11710 OVERSEAS HWY, MARATHON

APPLY IN PERSON AT: Bone sh Bay Motel & RV Sites 12565 Overseas Highway, Marathon or Email: bfb@bone shbayresort.com

We are hiring a heavy diesel mechanic with experience working on John Deere, Caterpillar, Kubota, Detroit Diesel, etc. Monday-Friday with some overtime available. Sign on bonus after 90 days; top pay and housing assistance available. Please apply at Charley Toppino & Sons, Inc., 129 Toppino Industrial Drive, Key West or online at https://charleytoppinoandsons.com/careers/apply/?job

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

Behavioral Health Counselor (CAT)

Prevention Specialist

Case Manager (Adult)

Case Manager (Children)

Mental Health Technician (PT or FT)

Behavioral Health Therapist (Children) Crisis Counselor

Behavioral Health Counselor (Children) Prevention Specialist

MARATHON

HR Assistant/Recruiter

Mental Health Technician Driver Registered Nurse (FT, PT)

*Support Worker (Assisted Living) (FT)

*Behavioral Health Technicians – 3 Shifts (PT)

team/Job Opportunities/location/zip

81043 MAINTENANCE WORKER

(ELECTRONIC SYSTEM KEY WEST)

Electronic Maintenance Tech wanted. Lower Keys position, reporting in Key West. Full time job with beneﬁts, vacation time and holidays.

Apply at keysschools.com or call 305-293-1400 ext. 53398

OPENINGS AVAILABLE

PHYSICIAN PRACTICE OPENINGS

- Medical Assistant, Ortho-Tavernier,

- Medical Assistant, Primary Care Marathon, $5k Bonus

MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE KEY WEST

- Pool Radiation Therapist

TAVERNIER MARINERS HOSPITAL

- Clinical Pharmacist,

- Construction Project Manager, FL

- Cook, Dietary, $5k Bonus

- Environmental Tech, Environmental Services, $5k Bonus

- Exercise Physiologist, Per Diem

- MC Multi-Modality Imaging Tech, CT Scan, $50k Bonus

- Mechanic, FT, 7A-3:30P

- Multi-Modality Imaging Tech, Echocardiography, Per Diem

- Multi-Modality Imaging Tech 2, (Echo & Vascular w/Ultrasound Preferred),

- Multi-Modality Imaging Tech, MRI,

- Physical Therapist, $25k Bonus

- Pool Clinical Pharmacist, Per Diem

- Pool Group Exercise Instructor, Per Diem

- Pool Medical Technologist

- Pool Pharmacy Tech

- Pool Registered Nurse, Cardiac Rehab

- Registered Nurse, ICU,

- Registered Nurse, Multispecialty Acute Care Center, $25k Bonus

- Registered Nurse, Surgery,

- Social Work Case Manager, Per Diem, 9:30A-6P

- Security Officer, FT, 6A-6:30P

MARATHON FISHERMEN’S COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

- Cook, Dietary, PT

- Driver, Marathon/Keys Supply Chain, FT

- Manager Environmental Services, FT

- Medical Staff Coordinator, FT

- Multi-Modality Imaging Tech 1, (CT & X Ray), Radiology,

- Patient Care Manager (Nurse Manager), Surgery, $20k Bonus

- Patient Schedular, Surgery, PT

- Pool Physical Therapist, Per Diem

- Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, Per Diem

- Registered Nurse, Multispecialty Acute Care Center, Various Shifts & Statuses

- Registered Nurse, Multispecialty Acute Care, Per Diem, 7P-7:30A

- Registered Respiratory Therapist, $25k Bonus

- Registered Respiratory Therapist, PT, $12,500 Bonus

- Security Officer, FT, 7A-7:30P

- Security Officer, Per Diem

4290 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

Proudly serving Key West to Islamorada as the ONLY locally owned and operated concrete company in the Florida Keys.

Whether you’re building a large commercial building, FDOT bridge, or a customdesigned home, we have concrete mix designs for every project. Thanks to decades of experience, our team can create custom mixes with high-quality additives for specific project needs. We offer the largest variety of materials and operate the only FDOT-certified ready-mix plants in the Florida Keys. Call us for all ready-mix concrete, block, aggregate, rebar and bagged good needs.