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WHAT IS POINT OF SALE? PRIME PRODUCT AND ADVERTISING LOCATION The “power wall” is the area of tobacco products displayed behind the counter of convenience stores and gas stations. They draw attention to these products and can prompt impulse purchases.
One study showed that youth exposed to a “power wall” were more susceptible to future cigarette smoking compared to those exposed to a tobacco display hidden by an opaque wall.
TOBACCO COMPANIES SPEND BILLIONS EACH YEAR ON PROMOTIONS AND ADVERTISEMENTS THE TOBACCO INDUSTRY SPENT
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t’s gotten too hot in the kitchen. Or lack of a kitchen, rather. The June 18 commission meeting took on the tone of Mom — aka Mayor Teri Johnston — getting home and taking the kids to task. “The whole process stinks to the heavens,” said Johnston. “To still be having the same conversation is reprehensible.” It’s a bizarre Mallory Square restaurant saga that’s been cooking for nearly 10 years. Restaurateur Joe Walsh, the man behind Caroline’s and Jack Flats, among other ventures under the Tropical Soup Corporation name, has been back and forth with the City of Key West and the Historic Architectural Review Commission (HARC) for 10 years about his proposed restaurant on Mallory Square. Walsh, who has revised his plan “dozens” of times on request of the city and HARC, has a problem: the lack of a kitchen in the 150-seat restaurant. Commissioner Jimmy Weekley has argued that the plan doesn’t match the original RFP, which included a museum, green space and two-story restaurant with kitchen. Continued on page 7.
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The plan Walsh has put forth (which was signed off on by city manager Jim Scholl two years ago) does not include a conventional kitchen. However, Walsh is at the helm of — and majority owner of — five restaurants in Key West, enabling him to prep and deliver from other locations. Folks on both sides of the aisle have called the process a “nightmare.” Walsh’s timeline of the nightmare, in the form of an attachment to the agenda for the June 18 commission meeting, was seven pages long. A vast simplification of this nightmare? In 2010, the city selected Walsh’s RFP for a two-story restaurant, out of 16 applicants. In January 2011, the city approved the preliminary plan, and the Westin (now Margaritaville) began litigation to oppose development. Tropical Soup drew up new plans. The city manager authorized Walsh to move ahead with those plans in May 2015. Fast forward to 2016: HARC denies the plans and asks for significant changes, which Walsh makes. HARC denies the new plans again, and Walsh appeals the decision to a special magistrate. Walsh wins. In 2017, the city appeals the decision, but it’s upheld. In 2017, City Manager Jim Scholl signed off on Walsh’s plans that are, for all intents and purposes, the same as what he now proposes. The project was up for approval before the commission, but then Tannex (aka the Westin aka Margaritaville) contacted the city with myriad concerns, including, but not limited to, the lack of a conventional kitchen in the new plans. Truly: the plan Walsh has put forth relies heavily on delivery from his other restaurants, making it difficult, in the eyes of Weekley and City Attorney Shawn Smith, among others, to lease to another renter if the agreement does not work out with Mr. Walsh. “Once you reduce the scope and are limited to delivering food in, you are limited in renters,” said Smith. “If you get to the point where you want to renew the lease, you have to have someone who has the ability to shuttle food in and out.” “It’s 150 seats for a full bar, so he can use his other location to cater,” said Weekley, who sponsored the reso-
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The current restaurant plan Walsh has proposed, including a restoration of one of the cable huts, with inside seating.
lution to cease lease negotiations with Walsh. “It puts the city in a situation where we won’t be able to do anything with the property, if the relationship sours.” Bart Smith, the attorney representing Margaritaville, who has initiated litigation to kill the project for the last six years, said, “We are dealing with a bar that delivers food. It isn’t a restaurant or museum.” “Terminate it today,” he asked. Johnston was nearing the bounds of her patience with the process, fingering the city, the planning board, the city manager and Margaritaville all as culpable parties for the nightmare that it’s become. Johnston said all Margaritaville “wants to do is litigate,” and they had every opportunity to put up an RFP nearly 10 years ago. “Mallory Square continues to fall into a state of disrepair. We can only attract the lowest cruise ship with the most reprehensible environmental record. This applicant has jumped through every hoop,” she said. The mayor further cited the $303,000 in annual revenue Walsh has committed to the city as a condition of the lease, which has been lost every year this process has dragged on. “It was poorly handled and orchestrated by the city,” she said. “When we’re at fault in a situation, we need to take responsibility.” The other issue of contention? The historic cable tanks, which were the source of much of HARC’s dispute with Walsh’s plans. The tanks are holdovers from the 1920s and 1930s, when they were used to store equipment for telecommunications. The cable hut by the Southernmost Point—from which a 125 telegraph line to Cuba originated—is restored and has a historic plaque explaining its purpose. However, the cable tanks in Mallory Square have fallen into a state of disrepair.
Walsh has plans to restore Cable Tank 2, as part of one of the parcels on which his restaurant would be built. He plans to retain the historic elements and even include restaurant seating inside. Cable Tank 1 is not subject to this proposed lease. Walsh said he is still maintaining fealty to the original RFP: a museum is still in the proposal and a park that is still in the proposal. He cites multiple meetings with city staff, and says that the removal of the larger kitchen space was requested by the city staff and planning board. He also maintains that the city and Margaritaville are responsible for years of litigation. Johnston and Commissioners Gregory Davila, Samuel Kaufman and Billy Wardlow seem to agree: they all voted to move ahead with the project and move onto contract negotiations. Said Davila: “He won. It would be patently unfair at this point in the game to pull the rug out from under the process and not hear the merits of the project.” Walsh may finally now have his day in the sun (or in the square), a decade in the making. His vision includes the 150-seat restaurant and bar, seating in the historic cable hut, a green space and overall cleanup of the Mallory Square area, anchoring the space opposite El Meson de Pepe. “It’s a crown jewel of Key West,” Walsh said, “and the city ignores it. … There’s no benches, public art, no trees.” The commission also has expressed a commitment to downtown revitalization, and the mayor is on board. The project will be back up on the agenda for the July 16 meeting to move toward a lease. Citizens will see how the face of Key West’s most famous square might change as Walsh’s restaurant project makes its way through the corridors of Key West bureaucracy.
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kay, we’ve made it through not only the school year, but also, just maybe, the busiest part Dr. Stanley Sack of the tourist season. Perhaps the family is ready to get “off the Rock” for a little vacation, or summer camp looms, or your kid is looking forward to fall sport practice without the distraction of homework. Then BLAM — what seems like cold #915, or stomach bug #801 hits. She was out three times during the winter and early spring — what’s up with that? As irritating as this seems— and as I write this, my husband is home sick with a bug, so I do feel your pain—the answer likely is: nothing unusual. However, it’s a common concern, one that’s often voiced but seldom written about. Let’s engage in a little summer schooling, then, regarding: Kid Illness 101. Parents often wonder whether their cold-ridden young child has any immunity, that infectionfighting power that healthy people have. In fact, immunity takes time to develop. Young infants have a little at birth from Mom (and perhaps a little more than that if she breastfeeds), but lose that by 6 months of age. And since we all keep getting colds, we know that immunity to some viruses doesn’t even last long enough to pass from mother to baby. That’s why babies can get colds almost from birth. Over time, immunity does develop, and healthy people get less and less infections. It’s not unusual for kids to have a yearly illness tally of 6 to 10 colds, 2 or 3 stomach viruses, a couple of ear infections, and maybe a pneumonia. We’d love it not to be so — no one wants to see their child under the weather — but it just is. There are, however, some situations that might be a little more concerning:
• A child who’s been in the hospital for an infection several times, or who has had more than one major bacterial infection (say, a positive blood test for bacteria). • A child who, in addition to the infections, is not growing well. • A child who never has a day without infection-type symptoms. (I’m really talking never ever ever here. A young child who gets over a cold and has even a few days of good health before getting another is probably normal.) Of course, there are lots of illnesses that at first glance may look like infections, but aren’t. For example, does your child have a runny nose all the time? A constant cough? It might be worth a visit to the allergist, or at least a talk with your family’s provider about allergies. And what about preventing illness? Can anything be done? Good handwashing may decrease the frequency a little. And eliminating cigarette smoke exposure may decrease the severity and duration of illness. That said, minor childhood illnesses are a fact of life as much as bruised knees and toddler tantrums. If, however, you are concerned about how often he’s getting sick, I have one final recommendation: find one provider you like and trust and stick with that office. It’s a near impossible task for a doctor who’s seeing a child for a single illness episode to comment usefully on all the maladies that have gone on in the past—and have been addressed at other facilities. A single “Dr. Right” rather than several “Dr. Right Now’s” will be able to track how often he’s sick and let you know if anything is concerning.
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t seems as if pirates and the Florida Keys should go together like rum and lime. And they do, in the sense that stories of pirates are often passed around by barstool historians while sipping rum. Contrary to their legendary status, there are scant accounts of pirates physically being on the island chain. Did they frequent the Florida Reef like bands of sharks in search of an easy meal? Absolutely – what better piratical prey than a ship floundering on the reef? The most common form of piratical activity associated with the Florida Keys occurred when pirates would intercept a ship out at the reef, bring it back to one of the creeks separating the islands, and conduct their piracy in relative privacy. Rear Admiral Casper F. Goodrich studied the evidence of piratical activity in 1818 and published his findings in the “U.S. Navy Proceedings Magazine,” Volume 42. Among a number of other incidences involving pirates, Goodrich noted, “To these must be added the ship Emma Sophia, from Hamburg to Havana, which was boarded on December 19, by a piratical schooner of 30 tons, 1 gun, 30 men, between Bahama Bank and Sal Key Bank. The ship was sent to a small port formed by the Florida Isles and the Martyr’s
Reef, and was plundered to the tune of $5,000.” More often than not, however, these legitimate pirate stories take a back seat to the more legendary tales told in and about the Florida Keys. Take, for instance, the one about the dozen or 18 pirates strung up and dangled from the hanging tree growing in the middle of the legendary Captain Tony’s Saloon. Beyond the lack of supplemental documentation supporting the claim, it was the pirate-based motives of Commodore David Porter who arrived on Key West in 1823 with the mission of eradicating the pirates of the West Indies that punches the biggest hole in the story. It is universally agreed that Porter was quite good at his job. One of the things that made him so effective was that, unlike his predecessor Commodore James Biddle, when capturing pirates (even suspected pirates), Porter would hand them over to the English to deal with as they saw fit. Unlike the American system of justice where pirates were taken into custody and tried before a judge, the English could simply have them hanged without any formal hearings. This is not to say that no one has ever dangled from Captain Tony’s legendary tree — a great deal of sh*t has gone down on this island chain since the days of piracy and the best legends are always based on kernels of truth. The legend of the hanging tree at Captain Tony’s is just one in a long list of pirate tales that have been told and retold. After all, pirate stories and this particular island chain should go together like, well, rum and lime. As for any piratical connection to Captain Tony’s, however, beyond the legendary Captain Tony himself, it more than likely begins and ends with the well-dressed skeleton hanging behind the bar. Brad Bertelli is curator of the Keys History & Discovery Center.
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ENVIRONMENT
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STATE OF THE BAY
More education, engagement and fresh water needed
IAN WILSON/Keys Weekly
JIM McCARTHY
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Captains Elizabeth Jolin and Xavier Figueredo know the Florida Bay quite well, having navigated one of the nicest coastal waters in the world for the past 20 years. With their love for the bay, the two are also very attuned to the issues and complexities from water flow and water control to the Central Everglades Restoration project (CERP). On June 6, I recently had the opportunity to hop on the boat with the two for an afternoon out on the bay to get a real understanding of the issues at hand. Joining me was photographer Ian Wilson, who captured some amazing shots of our adventure. With a rookery full of beautiful birds, one of the trip’s highlights was the spotting of a juvenile bald eagle up in a nest. “It’s so exciting,” said Jolin, who moved to the Florida Keys after working and living in Washington, D.C. She ultimately got away from the hustle and bustle of the city life and found the waves and the ocean to be her joy and inspiration. She enjoys educating and teaching, as evidenced by her camp that’s currently teaching young girls basics of operating a boat. A member of the grassroots organization Florida Bay Forever, Jolin also is interested in educating and engaging the public on the issues surrounding the bay and Everglades restoration. “It started off after the seagrass died off that brought high salinity levels,” Jolin said. “It’s threatening wildlife. The bay is in need of more clean, fresh water. Today, we rely on rain.” Florida Bay Forever is helping the community communicate with policymakers, by providing tools for advocacy and guidelines on how to communicate on a political level. Jolin admits the issues are “incredibly complicated,” and she’s right. For any citizen, understanding the Central Everglades Protection Plan is no easy task — not to mention all the agencies involved and the roles they play. Jolin says one of the bigger roles for Florida Bay Forever is simplifying the issues so residents know what to do and whom to call to encourage change. Just recently, Everglades National Park received $60 million to complete the Tamiami Trail project, which will go to help
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MONROE COUNTY
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Part 1
The future of insuring my ground-level home The house is almost paid off and it’s decision time. I’m wondering if I should get rid of flood insurance altogether and self-insure, or continue to pay for flood insurance. My husband and I bought our home in 1999, a ground-level concrete block home on Grassy Key. It’s a pre-FIRM home, meaning it was built before January 1, 1975 — that was before flood maps were a “thing” and SARA before officials started urging Keys residents MATTHIS to build stilt homes, up and out of the flood thinks commuzone. nity journalism My husband and I have never done is important, but any deep thinking about our flood insurnot serious; likes ance rates. The house did not flood during weird and wonderful children Hurricane Wilma in 2005 or Hurricane Irma (she has two). in 2017. Mostly, we just moan about the bill Occasionally she that is required by our mortgage company to tortures herself properly insure its risk. with sprint-disSo, I started with information gathering. tance triathlons, but only if she has There are two things to know about flood a good chance of insurance — it is the only type of home inbeating her sister. surance that is transferrable to a new owner; and it currently has a maximum payment of $250,000. And there are two components to flood insurance rates. The Community Rating System (CRS) recognizes communities that manage their flood plain risk which, in turn, earns the entire community a flood insurance discount. Until 2017, the City of Marathon was unrated. From 2017 to 2019, every residence in Marathon has benefited from a 15% discount on its flood insurance. In 2020, Marathon property owners get a 20% discount. Monroe County recently earned a 30% discount. (Remember, this is by community and does not apply to the entire Florida Keys.) The second part of my insurance rate is based on my home’s individual flood risk. Both my flood insurance bill (mine is offered by Wright and backed by the National Flood Insurance Program, or NFIP) and the declaration page of my policy state “AE.” There are currently three categories of flood levels in the Keys: VE, or right on the coast; AE means inland; or X which means a sufficiently elevated zone where flood insurance is not required, but still recommended. The categories are then followed by a number that indicates the base flood level. My neighborhood designation is AE11, or 11 feet above base flood. That matches what I could find online. Visit msc.fema/gov and type in an address to find base flood elevations by neighborhood. So, that’s a general idea of how my house sits in relation to the terrain, but what is my elevation exactly? Ah, well, that requires an elevation certificate. Because we own a pre-FIRM home, we weren’t required to have an elevation certificate when we took out the mortgage. I confirmed this by, A) looking through every document I owned; B) calling Monroe County to see if they had it on file; and C) calling the City of Marathon for the same reason. Nada. And, because there is no elevation certificate, I am charged the highest base rate for a pre-FIRM ground level home. So, then I called J.P. Grimes, a surveying and mapping company based out of Key Colony Beach. John Grimes came out this past week and measured my elevation from inside the home,
at the lowest part with machinery servicing the building; in my case, the refrigerator. He then compared that to a U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Marker, which is an official and certified elevation point. My elevation certificate says my home sits lower than the base flood elevation. (Damn.) Fortunately, my agent at Regan Insurance, Holly Redding, said the flood insurance rate won’t go up based solely on this information. (That’s okay.) Unfortunately, I’m already paying the highest rate. (Damn.) Had my elevation been higher than 11 feet, I would have earned a rate break. But, again, do I really need flood insurance? The maximum payout for a standalone home NFIP policy is $250,000 and that is only if it’s a total loss. In theory, and barring any disaster of Mother Nature’s making, we could self-insure — bank the money every year until we have a cash fund accrued that would be enough to rebuild. It would take years, though, and a hurricane could come along before I’ve saved enough. But the real humdinger is the coming changes to the National Flood Insurance Program as it relates to new FEMA flood maps (more on this next week). The drafts will be released this summer. It’s unlikely the new maps will be in my favor and I will with almost 100 percent certainty see my flood insurance rates rise above what they are now. So far I’ve talked about my house as a domicile. But, like many other middle class residents of the Keys, it is my biggest investment; one day, it will fund my retirement. I could sell it and move to, say, The Villages. That’s totally not going to happen. But, seriously, I could need the money from the home’s sale to finance assisted living, or something like that as my husband and I age. But if I drop the insurance, the person who buys my ground-level home with a bank mortgage will have to pay the nongrandfathered flood insurance rate, which some say will be as high as $10,000 a year for a home built below base flood elevation after the new FEMA maps are released. Alternatively, I could find a cash buyer who is willing to self-insure. In both those scenarios, the buyers have the upper hand. My investment is worth less. My last option is to keep my insurance and continue to pay nearly $4,000 a year for a service/risk I have never required in the 20 years I’ve owned it. I don’t think there is a good answer. And I don’t think I’m alone. sara@keysweekly.com.
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FEMA FLOOD MAPS For the past four and a half years, FEMA has been working on draft Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Although the agency reportedly has the work done, the draft results will not be made public until sometime this summer. Monroe County and Keys municipalities must accept FEMA’s finding in order to remain eligible for the National Flood Insurance Program and earn a community wide discount for. Of course, it’s impossible to have a mortgage without also insuring against flood. It is likely the base flood map elevations will be higher — one to two feet in some areas. Monroe County estimates that a home built below base flood elevation could pay up to $9,500 a year in flood insurance. Yes, $9,500. This would mostly affect the older Conch homes built at ground level, the same ones that serve as de facto affordable housing. Right now, officials are asking owners of uninsured (flood) properties to get an elevation certificate and seek out flood insurance before the maps are finalized so they can capitalize on lower rates. Next week: More information about the details of the new FEMA flood maps including LIDAR mapping, how the Keys will evaluate and or appeal the maps.
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OWN A MORTGAGE-FREE GROUND LEVEL HOME drop flood insurance
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self insure immediate storm : ( no $$$ to Fix bank $4K a year for 62 years to save $250K
lower than base elev.; no rate change
reinsure with new non-grandfathered rates pay higher rate; estimates at $10K per year
higher than base elev.; possible insurance savings
continue to insure to GRANDFATHER rate; pass policy to new buyer; no affect on home’s value
home resale value negatively impacted new FEMA flood maps? (see sidebar)
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verything is pointing our collective attention to parenthood. We just celebrated Day ERIN STOVER Mother’s and Father’s SICKMEN Day. As I flexes her creative reflect on what that means to muscle as artistic director of the Stu- me, my wife, dios of Key West. our daughter, She has a graduand my own ate degree from parents, my Harvard, was a search-and-rescue thoughts shift volunteer, saved to another a sea turtle and form of partagged sharks. Her wife, daughter enting – the lives we spend and chihuahua with our fourput up with this. legged (or winged, or finned) babies. Right now, grief is forcing my hand and not leaving me much choice but to dwell on the fleeting perfection of our animal connections. Recently, my 17-year old-cat passed away peacefully, leaving a beast-sized hole in our family. I’d spent nearly half my life in his company and he’s all my (human) daughter had ever known. What a mind-blowing gift and yet, what an impossible passage to bear. Our relationships with animals hold a very key difference from our relationships with humans. With animals, we have the opportunity to walk with them for the whole of their lives. My aunt always says that adopting an animal is like “signing a contract to get your heart broken.” And yet, we line up readily, pens in hand. Why? Because deep down, we know that it’s a beautiful/awful/gut-wrenching/ heart-filling/essential experience. We get their entire lives. That’s not something we share with the humans we love. We don’t know our parents, best friends or spouses for their full lives. We come in somewhere in the middle. The same holds true with our (non-fur) kids – we don’t get to stick around for the full run.
I adopted Cooper as a kitten when I moved to Virginia for graduate school. A thousand miles from my nearest friend, I walked into the shelter and took home “Hellcat” (yes, that was really his given name). He lived up to the title, wreaking complete and utter havoc for, oh ... about seven years past the point of the kitten craziness for which I’d signed up. He chased guests out of the bathroom, and when I opened the fridge, he would jump in, refusing to be pulled out. All teeth. I would wake up in the middle of the night to sound of wine glasses shattering on a ceramic floor, walking in to find Cooper gleefully and methodically pulling each one from the rack. I gave up on nice things. It was a literal decade before I had a Christmas tree that remained in the upright position all month. Eventually, he grew into a distinguished gentleman, though he still carried his weight around like a proper tiger and could instill fear in anyone, including his vet who had made a former career of rehabilitating wild lions. For a time, we grew up together, and I was able to love and grow alongside my older, wiser “kid.” He mellowed, and I learned. As he aged, life turned toward cuddles and “catty hour” on the back deck. I drank wine with my wife while the old boy dozed in the waning sun. When the sun set, I would scoop up my purring beast and carry him to bed. Goodnight, Cooper.
Cooper “Hellcat” Stover Sickmen, quantifiably the most handsome cat the world has ever seen. ERIN STOVER SICKMEN/Keys Weekly
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Sargassum collects on Higgs Beach. REDA WIGLE/Keys Weekly
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SEAWEED SMELLS LIKE TROUBLE RECORD-BREAKING SARGASSUM DRIFTS THREATEN PUBLIC HEALTH, TOURISM AND ECOLOGY
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n the past several weeks, a noxious smell emanating from the beaches of the Keys has kept swimmers, sun seekers and nature lovers away from the shoreline. Rotting eggs and hot garbage are some of the descriptors bystanders used to describe the odor. The cause of the offensive scent is the record-breaking level of sargassum seaweed rotting along the water’s edge. A report published last month by the Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute maintains the current level of seaweed is 10 times the historic average. “Let’s face it, it stinks,” said Key West City Commissioner Mary Lou Hoover, whose district includes sargassum-dense Higgs Beach. Hoover is exploring options that would elimiKey West City Commissioner nate or at least reduce Mary Lou Hoover. the amount of sargassum making its way to the city’s beaches. Options include a manmade floating barrier known as a boom. “We’re currently looking at a test project using a boom for seagrass that would basically keep it from coming to shore,” said Hoover, who plans to test the boom on the area at the south end of Duval Street later this year. “If that works, it would be a great start,” said Hoover. “Contacted by Southernmost properties, we looked at the area using Google Earth,” said Dr. Patrick Rice, chief science and research officer at FKCC, consulted with Hoover on the project. “The location and the environment have created a catcher’s mitt for the sargassum,” A primary challenge of sargassum removal is keeping up with the near-constant replenishment of it. “As soon as we empty one construction Dumpster, there’s enough to fill another,” said Hoover. Sargassum, which takes its name from the Sargasso Sea, an offshore region between the east coast of Florida and the Atlantic Ocean, has been trending on social media. A video featuring Harvard University professor George Buckley discussing the influx of the macroalgae has gone viral. In the clip, Buckley outlines the environmental
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conditions that have fostered the unprecedented levels of the seaweed. The Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean have what Buckley describes as “a fever,” with higherthan-ever water temperatures, coupled with nutrient-rich pollutants from agriculture runoff and other manmade sources. “Almost every single island, every single shore, in the Gulf of Mexico has faced droves of dying sargassum seaweed washing up on to their beaches, causing untold economic and environmental problems,” said Buckley. His solution to the problem is to start at the source. “We need help from the places where the nutrients and the septage discharge is coming from to stop runoff, stop pollution and help fund clean-ups,” said Buckley. Islands like ours are reaping the most devastating effects of inland pollution. “Islands are victims. They’re not putting the great amounts of nitrates, phosphates, sewage, pollution and runoff into the Gulf of Mexico, out into the Caribbean, and yet they’re left to deal with it,” said Buckley, who describes current measures to stave off the seaweed, like those underway or proposed in Key West, as shortsighted. “The treatment being done so far is at best reactive,” he said, promoting using “harvesting machines that could start to collect it outside the beaches, outside the bays, and then have barges that it’s put onto and bring it to a place where it can be recycled.” For Buckley, the sargassum influx is yet another marker of the anthropocene era, our current geological period wherein mankind is directly and destructively affecting the natural world. Buckley’s stance is shared by local historian and environmental horticulturist Jeff Stotts. “People need to understand that pollution has a price. We’re reaping what we sow,” said Stotts. He argues that the remedy for the excessive seaweed may come at a cost. “Mother nature will send a cure for this. There will be a tropical cyclone that will take this out to sea and mix up the ocean. Nature has a way of balancing itself out,” said Stotts. The reaction of tourists to the seaweed and the smell it carries has been surprising to some. “I find that more locals complain about it than guests,” said Dusti Rusher,
assistant general manager of Parrot Key Hotel and Villas. Parrot Key provides daily shuttle service between the resort property and Smathers Beach. The seaweed hasn’t deterred guests from venturing to the beaches but it has limited the amount of time they spend there. “They go out and they quickly come back; they’ll come sit at the pools instead,” said Rusher. “Guests that are educated enough are okay with it. Key West is an island and people understand that the sargassum on the beach is an environmental condition beyond our immediate control,” said Rusher, who has not seen an obvious decline in revenue as a result of the inhospitable beach conditions. Marine life has suffered and that will continue under the anoxic conditions of excessive sargassum. In a normal, healthy ocean, sargassum functions as a critical nourishing element. “In healthy levels, sargassum is beneficial to the beach,” said Rice. “The influx of nutrients creates a microhabitat for life to grow.” Yet the current levels have proven deadly. Fish kills are commonplace throughout the Caribbean. In Tavernier, a swath of dead eels was reported earlier this month as a result. For sea turtles, sargassum poses a dual threat; the piles of seaweed that wash ashore impair their movement during nesting season, while organized cleanups disturb nests. Sargassum poses health risks for humans as well. When beached and rotting, sargassum releases hydrogen-sulfide gas, which, in addition to being unpleasant, can wreak havoc on the respiratory system. “For people’s health, the amount of gas that comes off when it sits on the shore, that is dangerous to humans. It’s not good, it’s not healthy,” said Hoover, who suffers from a lung condition aggravated by sargassum. Hoover hopes efforts of the city and neighboring municipalities will balance the health needs and recreation demands of humans with due respect paid to the environment, “We want to give people a space where they can sit and enjoy. We want to clean up some beach space for our visitors and at the same time not hurt our ecosystem.”
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KEYS EATS
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WHITE TARPON REDUX
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1. A platter of freshly-shucked blue point oysters is the perfect compliment to a cocktail. SARAH THOMAS/Keys Weekly 2. The loaded pub fries are a necessary indulgence. 3. The crispy, crunchy coconut shrimp with a sweet and sour dipping sauce are ideal Keys comfort food.
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ith new management, menu items and live music four days a week, the favorite Historic Seaport hangout The White Tarpon has new energy. The reasons most locals love the bar — its great drinks and signature martinis, the off-the-main-drag scene — remain. Under the shade of the iconic A&B Marina complex, the Tarpon is the fun, casual little sister cocktail bar of upstairs’ swanky Berlin’s.
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The White Tarpon is the perfect place to chill out after work for freshly shucked blue point oysters and a nice, ice-cold vodka martini with blue cheesestuffed olives. The oysters were cold and creamy, served with a spicy cocktail sauce and tangy mignonette. A special happy hour menu runs from 4 to 7 p.m., with standouts like rich and zippy Warm Crab Dip and crispy fried Coconut Shrimp, a classic sweet and savory combination. White Tarpon sticks with the favorites—the kind of comfort food locals crave after a bar shift or long day at the office. Their Key Lime Martini with a graham cracker crust is the stuff of Keys dreams. We opted for Loaded Pub Fries, an ultimate happy hour indulgence, covered in a delicious, gooey craft beer cheese, with crisp bacon and scallions (the warm pretzel with beer cheese dip is also super satisfying). They also have Keys classics like smoked fish dip, peel and eat pink shrimp and fried conch fritters. For hungrier patrons looking for more than just bar snacks, White Tarpon features large plates like creamy lobster mac ’n’ cheese — using regional Florida lobster — as well as a hulking ribeye and crispy fries with a peppery horseradish crème and
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crunchy cole slaw. There are also fish tacos dressed with pico de gallo and Sriracha aioli, a solid burger with melted cheese and bacon, and a big, fresh Cobb Salad plate with avocado and grilled chicken. There’s enough variety to satisfy a crowd of different appetites. Happy hour features halfpriced beers, wines and appetizers, and the excellent platters of raw oyster are now back on the regular. They’ve launched an evening happy hour as well, from 10 p.m. to midnight, so that night owls can get in on the good deal. Manager Cheryl Billings brags on the house-made sangria with fresh fruit that they’ve been running on special for $5. The atmosphere is hard to beat as well. Musician Michelle Dravis was performing on a recent Friday, while boats cruised the Bight as the sun began to peek out from behind beautiful tropical rain clouds. Upbeat guitar chords floated up Dravis’ instrument and laughing patrons streamed in and out. “We’ve got the sun outside, and we’re all set in the rain,” said Billings. “And we’ve got a baby chicken.” As if on cue, the chick wanders over and begins chirping at her. Maybe she’s growing up to be a martini drinker.
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“THAT’S WHAT SHE SHOT” ANNUAL SPEARFISHING TOURNAMENT ERIN STOVER SICKMEN www.keysweekly.com
COMMUNITY AND ECOLOGY CONVERGE
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ish beware. On Saturday, June 29, divers will converge on the waters of Key West for the annual “That’s What She Shot” spearfishing tournament. The tourney, which is in its eighth year, serves as a fundraiser for Womankind Inc., a local nonprofit offering affordable healthcare to Keys residents. To date, the tournament has raised over $30,000 for the breast health program at Womankind. In addition to raising funds, the event brings awareness to a highly sustainable form of fishing and provides one epic party for the locals. Founder and director Lea Di Salvo Moeller started the tournament as a way to promote spearfishing in her hometown. Moeller understood the value of the sport from early on. “I started spearfishing in middle school,” said Moeller. “Now, I have friends who are making a life for themselves doing this. It’s the most sustainable form of fishing in the world.” By incorporating a fundraising component, Moeller elevated the tournament into an event that benefits two of Key West’s most crucial assets — the water and the tight-knit community. Those competing will want to be aware of the awards waiting for them back on the dock. Prizes for the largest fish in each category, plus aggregate scoring for each division, means more trophies and prizes are up for grabs. “That’s What She Shot” is also the only local tournament in the Keys that awards men and women equitably, providing first place prizes for every division and additional categories for free divers and tank divers. Given that the founder started diving when she was a tween, it’s no surprise that the event also includes a junior category for up-and-coming “spearos.” As a nod to the ecological standards of the tournament, divers can also try to land the award for the most lionfish, an invasive species dominating the reef and surrounding waters. Participants who wish to stay dry can enjoy the party at Saturday’s weigh-in. Nothing says “summer in the Keys” like a waterfront celebration in the setting sun. Food trucks and a bar featuring brews from Florida Keys Brewing Co. in Islamorada keep participants fed and watered while live music from The Tan Hand Band, raffles (including an authentic Atocha coin generously donated by Key West Dog Tags), local vendors and a silent auction give visitors plenty to absorb. The event, which is markedly family friendly, encourages anyone
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Over the years, “That’s What She Shot” has gained notoriety beyond the Keys. The unique tournament draws numerous out-of-town participants and has attracted the attention of sponsors as far away as California and Hawaii. This year, the raffle even includes a spear gun that traveled all the way to Key West from Indonesia. From a homegrown fundraiser to a nationally recognized tournament, “That’s What She Shot” has earned its rightful place in the sporting world, while keeping a tight hold on its roots.
and everyone to join the gathering on the docks. The best part? Partygoers don’t need to know a speargun from a fishing pole to enjoy the festivities. Revelers will also notice that the sustainability efforts of the tournament reach beyond the waters. Each year, the weigh-in party finds new ways to get a little greener. This time around, the bar will encourage imbibers to “BYOGlass”. All beers are served from kegs to limit bottle and can consumption. It’s not a terrible thing to forget a glass, though – those who arrive unencumbered can buy a souvenir silicone cup.
SATURDAY, JUNE 29 “THAT’S WHAT SHE SHOT” Dockside Weigh-in Party 6840 Front St., Stock Island Free and open to the public
1. Kristen Livengood, Jenna Moeller and Chase Grimes celebrate their awards with director Lea Moeller. LEA MOELLER/Contributed 2. A future fisherwoman inspects the catch, while her uncle, Steven Davila, looks on. 3. An Atocha coin, donated by Key West Dog Tags, will be part of this year’s raffle. 4. Lionfish, a species that preys on native small fish and shellfish, are a popular catch.
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How did the tournament get started? When I first started this tournament I was 22. I’d just come home from college and realized there were no spearfishing tournaments south of Tampa. So, I decided, over beers with my sister, to start my own. And how did you decide to structure it as a fundraiser for Womankind? There are no other spearfishing tournaments in South Florida that are structured as fundraisers. Womankind was an organization that had always been there for me when I was growing up here. Now, I’m back in Key West and serving on the board. This tournament is a way for people in the community, who use Womankind, to contribute and give back. There’s a real threat to affordable healthcare and women’s healthcare right now, so every dollar really makes a difference. In the Keys, the majority of our residents are uninsured. Womankind is the beacon for affordable healthcare in the Keys, for women and men. Obviously, this is a strong female forward event. But it’s open to everyone, right? Absolutely. When I first started the event, there weren’t even women’s divisions in most spearfishing tournaments. This tournament has, and always
will have, equal awards for men and women. It’s drawing women out to the sport too. A couple years ago, we had almost 50 women participate. Congrats on 8 years! How has the tournament evolved over that time? We see a lot of commercial fishermen participate every year – something we love! The tournament used to be a two-day event, though, which allowed our commercial fishermen enough time to reach fishing spots that are farther out. Now, the tournament is just one day, which evens the playing field and keeps everyone in the same hunting grounds. We also changed to an aggregate scoring system — participants get 10 points per fish plus 10 points per pound— which makes it more of a game. Spearfishing can be intimidating, so we try to make it more welcoming. I’m sure you’re exhausted by the time the weigh-in happens. What keeps you going? My goal with this tournament is to keep it fun and cater to the ‘good vibes’ element of the spearfishing community. The weigh-in party features food trucks, live music, raffles, a silent auction, and beers by Florida Keys Brewery. Kids love watching the weigh-in too. It’s completely family-friendly.
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WEEKLY INTERVIEW
KEY WEST WEEKLY / JUNE 20, 2019 SARAH THOMAS
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apt. Mark Sohaney may seem like he lives a charmed life: having just left a post in Hawaii, as executive assistant to the director of maritime operations of the U.S. Pacific Fleet in Pearl Harbor, he’s now been selected as commander of the Naval Air Station in Boca Chica. Like a true island-hopper, Sohaney likes to travel light, favoring flip-flops over formal Navy dress, and his whole family loves the sunshine (he also graduated magna cum laude from sunny San Diego University). Sohaney and his wife, Zina, have been married for 27 years and have two children: Madison, 21, a senior at Lynn University in Boca Raton and Ethan, 18, who will be a freshman at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona. “We have a very big, very close family,” Sohaney said, “and in the big picture, my whole family considers Florida home.” His parents live in Port Orange, and he calls himself “blessed and fortunate” that his kids chose colleges in the state. His military family remains close by, too — retiring Commander Captain Bobby Baker’s son already attends flight school at Embry-Riddle. “They are going to kind of hook up, and he’ll show Ethan the ropes,” he said. So, not only do Baker and Sohaney have over 3,000 logged flight hours in common, their sons also follow in their footsteps … in the sky. Sohaney is also already accustomed to some of the charms and challenges of the tight-knit Key West community. “Literally on day one, I was introduced to most of the community leadership, and it was clear that bond was so crucial not only for the city and county, but the base as well,” he said. What’s the number one concern, managing a work force here? “I think what’s difficult is hiring people: the cost of living, the cost of housing, and it affects all of us in the whole base.” Despite the difficulty of turnover in such a small, expensive outpost, Sohaney sees the benefit of our idyllic
MEET CAPT. MARK SOHANEY, BOCA CHICA’S NEW COMMANDER
Ethan, Madison, Zina and Mark Sohaney, here at the Change of Command Ceremony, join the Keys community.
little town. “It’s the close proximity and the size that makes it so unique. It’s great for me, as a family person, to be in an environment where I can effect change.” Zina, too, is accustomed to effecting change, having worked in real estate and education in Hawaii. She took on classroom challenges at one of the poorest schools in the area, and is excited to engage with the Lower Keys community on new endeavors. But before we start asking the Sohaneys to join our clubs and causes, hopefully they can settle in and enjoy their new island home. Sohaney still marvels at his luck at being stationed in the Southernmost City. “In the Navy, when you screen for a major command, you get 16 bases, and we put Key West as number one.” He and Zina didn’t anticipate getting their first selection, but “Lo and behold, they selected me,” he laughed, “and it was hard for me to come off Cloud Nine.” Well, the good news is, as a jet pilot, he can visit Cloud Nine any time.
Full Name? Nickname? Mark David Sohaney; ‘Soho.’ Did you always know you wanted to fly jets in the military? Yes.
If invisible in Key West what would you do? Spend a night in the Truman Little White House. On what occasion do you lie? None.
Do you have a life credo or motto? Family First.
Favorite guilty pleasure? Good whiskey.
What’s the difference between Key West and your last place of assignment, Hawaii? Key West has great fishing, and Hawaii has great surf.
What talent would you secretly love to have? Gourmet chef.
What’s on your bucket list? A trip to Italy.
What advice would you go back and give yourself when you first joined the Navy? Call your parents more often.
What is your idea of perfect happiness? Good health and great friendships.
Lunch with one famous person, who would you choose? Jonathan Goldsmith.
What is it that you most dislike? Shoes other than flip-flops.
Finish these sentences...
Which TV, movie or super hero character is your alter ego? Indiana Jones. What is the best part of working for the Navy? The people. What are three things you could not live without? The ocean, coffee and my cell phone.
My friends and family would describe me as… talkative. My autobiography would be titled… Uncharted Waters. I can never refuse… a good piece of chocolate cake. When I go, I will go… Satisfied.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
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FEDERAL FUNDS IN PIPELINE FOR EYW
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SUMMER STAGE PREMIERES ‘THE CLASSICS OF COMEDY’ ROUTINES FROM THE GOLDEN AGE OF COMEDY AT STUDIOS
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ongresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell sent word to Key West International Airport that funding would be coming to them from the Department of Transportation, and soon. Now on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, she has helped secure DOT funding for the EYW Emas rehabilitation project. “There is a lot of growth happening at EYW … in particular the Emas rehabilitation and rejuvenation project,” said T.J. Henderson, assistant director of airports. An Emas is an “engineered material arresting system,” in other words, a sort of multi-material pad at both ends of the runway, to slow an aircraft, well, overshooting the runway or otherwise losing control. While this scenario is thankfully unusual, the EYW Emas got some use in 2012 when two business jets overran the runway. At the time, EYW only had one Emas, and these incidents ushered in the installation of another. Fortunately (knock on wood), there hasn’t been an incident since, but Key West International can be a challenge to pilots. “Key West International has a short runway,” said Henderson, “not unsafe, but unique. We just slightly increased length to extend takeoff.” The runway is 4,800 feet long, and they have completed a 272-foot additional threshold for takeoff. The Emas beds extend for emergencies only. “It’s an added safety feature,” Henderson said. “As the plane enters, it gradually sinks. They compress and disintegrate to help stop a plane.” EYW currently hosts Delta, United, Silver and American Airways. Delta operates the largest
TJ Henderson explains the importance of an Emas at each end of a shorter runway, like Key West’s. SARAH THOMAS/Keys Weekly
aircraft — a 737 — arguably the most challenging to land and take off on a short runway. Humidity, salty air, and use all affect the functioning of the Emases, so when they began to break down, EYW applied for grants to fund updates. EYW has been consistently upgrading: the runway was rehabilitated last year, a $10 million project that was 90% FAA (Federal Aviation Agency) funded. The airport also has an ongoing master plan, looking 15 to 20 years out, for how the airport will develop, including potential terminal expansion and adding a bypass taxiway so that planes don’t have to back-taxi to get the extra runway length, creating a smoother flow of aircraft traffic. “For the congresswoman, being part of the Transportation and Infrastructure committee, we were so happy to find this was coming to Key West,” said Natalia Vanegas, deputy district chief of staff for Rep. Mucarsel-Powell. “We are going to be advocating for future funding as well. “
An aerial view of EYW, from the window of a small passing plane. WIKIPEDIA
Pony Charvet laughs out loud at JT Thompson and Mathias Maloff, who bring Cheech and Chong to “The Classics of Comedy.” THEATER XP/ Contributed
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heatreXP will premiere a brand-new event next week as one of the centerpieces of this year’s Summer Stage. Nothing about it is really new, however. In fact, much of it goes back to the last century — some more than 50 years. The show is called “The Classics of Comedy,” and it will appear for two nights only — Sunday and Monday, June 23 and 24, at the Helmerich Theatre in the Studios of Key West. Curtain time is 8 p.m. The evening offers meticulous recreations of classic sketches by some of the greatest comedy teams and comedians, including Abbott and Costello, Burns and Allen, Carol Burnett and Friends, Bob and Ray, Nichols and May, Monty Python, Gleason and Carney and Cheech and Chong. “These are comedy’s early gods,” said Bob Bowersox, founder of Theatre XP and executive producer of the Summer Stage events. “The sketch comedy you see on TV today stands on their very broad and hilarious shoulders. Without the work of these brilliant comedians, there would be no sitcoms today, no SNL. They created and defined sketch comedy.”
Bowersox has put together a troupe of some of Key West’s finest and funniest actors for the event: Mathias Maloff, Don Bearden, Tony Konrath, Pony Charvet, Melody G. Moore, Tammy Shanley, Susannah Wells, and Karl M. Stahl. And making special cameo appearances will be JT Thompson and Bowersox. “A lot of people today never saw these teams,” Bowersox said, “or they’ve only seen poor quality video clips of them. What made them so funny was the fact that they did these sketches live on TV, in front of a studio audience. It’s that ‘here and now’ factor that really makes the sketches funny. We’ve sorted through dozens of bits to find the 14 we’ll be doing. We’re actually having trouble getting through rehearsals because we’re laughing so much.” Few people have ever seen Abbott and Costello’s entire “Who’s on First” routine, Bowersox added. Or the laugh-til-you-cry “OddShaped Fruits and Vegetables” by Bob and Ray, or Nichols and May’s hilariously dry “The Funeral,” or the side-splitting “The Butler and the Maid” by Carol Burnett, Tim Conway, Harvey Korman and Vicki Lawrence. “There’s no other word for these sketches but ‘classics,’” Bowersox said. “You will have more fun than you ever imagined. We certainly are.” Tickets for “The Classics of Comedy” are available at theatrexp. ticketleap.com or by calling TheatreXP at 302-540-6102. More information is at keywestsummerstage. com. Season Sponsors of Summer Stage 2019 include Royal Furniture, KONKLife, Design Group Key West, The Grand Café, and The Weekly. — Contributed
“THE CLASSICS OF COMEDY” The Helmerich Theater at The Studios of Key West 533 Eaton St. June 23 and 24, 8 p.m.
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MILITARY SERVICE SPOTLIGHT
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e at Keys Weekly have for a long time considered how to best honor the men and women serving in the military. With the help and advice of our community members in the armed forces, we’re thrilled to feature a biweekly “Military Service Spotlight.” Thank you to Marty Hirsch and the armed services communities for their help and cooperation.
June 29th 10am-3pm at Bayview Park
We’ve packed Mango Fest with exciting events for everyone to enjoy. This year’s Mango Fest features: PAINT N’ SIP • COPS AND KIDS 5K RUN/WALK MANGO FEST VENDOR VILLAGE • SCAVENGER HUNT WITH SOUTHERNMOST SCAVENGER HUNT YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS OUR KICK OFF PARTY Friday June 28: Kick Off Party at Durty Harry’s 6pm-8:30pm Sunday June 30: Mango Brunch at The Perry 10:30am-2pm To become a sponsor, vendor or to donate for the silent auction contact: Jesse Hammers, 305-809-3874, jhammers@cityofkeywest-fl.gov
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AUSTIN HARRIS, AC1 NAVY
Why did you join the military? Being in ROTC in high school, it seemed like the right next step to serve my country and to get out of Florida. How many years have you served in the military? 14 years this August. Ever been to Florida Keys or Key West before your current assignment? Yes, I was born and raised in Miami and use to come down to fish with my father. Did you choose Key West or were you just assigned here? Long story, but I selected Key West. What were your first thoughts when hearing you were coming to the Keys? Excited and unexpected. Hobbies? Fishing, boating and flying, all expensive hobbies ... or just relaxing on off days when I can’t do any of those. Favorite things to do? I like spending time with family and getting on the water as much as I can. I also like driving to Miami to visit family. Have you ever attended Fantasy Fest and if so what were your initial thoughts? Yes. First time was last year... I went to the parade with my
wife, and it wasn’t as crazy as I thought it was going to be. What do you like most about the Keys? The weather! What do you like most about your assignment? It’s an interesting configuration for airspace and challenging to work at times. But I work with a great group of people and that really makes work enjoyable. What would you change about living here in Key West if you had the power to do so? THE EXPENSE, but I also wish we had more things to do like an arcade or paintball field. Any advice to give other military seeking assignment here? Make the best of it — it’s going to be only as good as you make it. What do you like most about living here? I live up the Keys and enjoy the secluded area, while still being in a tropical paradise.
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THE FIRST KEY LIME FESTIVAL
The festival included a Key Lime Queen and four princesses.
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he Key lime has inspired intimate celebrations in the Florida Keys for almost two centuries, but it wasn’t until 1953 that the Upper Keys Chamber of Commerce David Sloan launched The Upper Keys Lime Festival and enlisted our dear citrus to “promote early tourism and prove that there are things to do in the Upper Keys besides fish, swim, relax and eat Key lime pie.” According to articles published in The Miami News, the first lime festival kicked off Dec. 5, 1953, with Chamber of Commerce President Harry Harris introducing former U.S. Sen. Claude Pepper and Florida’s Secretary of State R. A. Gray during a ceremony at Indian Key Fill. A giant fish fry followed— priced at just .75 cents—where crowds were entertained by a water parade of 100 decorated pleasure, commercial, and charter fishing boats. Local “youngsters” held water skiing exhibitions under the direction of John Woodruff that afternoon, kicking the eightday event into high gear. The festival was a celebration of people and included an entire day dedicated to the Seminole and Calusa tribes of the Keys. Day two started with memorial ceremonies honoring those who died exploring and developing our island chain during which Navy Chaplain R.C. Tindall presented a choir from the Key West Navy base, and the Fleet Sonar School Band played. A second fish fry was held on the second day of the festival and, with an eye to the future, 19-year-old Dorothy Albury was crowned Key Lime Festival Queen. Dorothy reigned over the events with her four princesses, Carolyn
Smith, Babs Kaufman, Jackie Sweeting and Jo-Anne Byrum. Photos of the Key lime royalty appeared in newspapers from Texas to Pennsylvania, sending a nice reminder to the outside world that the Florida Keys were rich with beauty and tropical flavor. Day three kicked off with a third fish fry, and later in the week everyone celebrated Conch Chowder Day with real Keys conch chowder prepared by Sid and Roxie Siderius of The Green Turtle Inn, served by “King Conch” Johnny Russell. Key lime pies-aplenty were served all festival long, and Arthur Godfrey Day saw final judging of the Key Lime Pie Baking Contest created to find the best Key lime pie baker in South Florida. Finalists included Marguerite Carrero, Alice Bartelt, Helen Trandel, Marie Price, Bessie Bland and Elizabeth Curry. When attendees were not busy eating at a fish fry or sampling Key lime pie, they enjoyed tours of the lime groves and introductions to other plants and flowers growing in the Keys. These tours were organized by Helen Cunningham and the Key Largo Garden Club. Our magnificent wildlife was showcased too, with the Audubon Society conducting four tours a day and allowing participants to view “the many beautiful birds in full plumage,” including roseate spoonbills. Things got a little crazy with a bridge and canasta tournament hosted at the Elks Club on Windley Key mid-festival. There was also an open house at the electricity generating plant in Tavernier, and the new Navy water pumping station was shown off. Ed Tommerlin took charge of a swimming party for school children at Plantation Yacht Harbor. Captains Bonnie Smith and Frankie Albright
Left: Dorothy Albury of Islamorada took the title of “Queen” in 1953. Right: The only element today’s festival is missing is the iconic fish fry. CONTRIBUTED.
hosted a one-day fishing tournament with prizes for the biggest barracuda and snapper. Of course the tart and juicy Key lime was the main attraction and took a staring role. George Sawyer, Jerry Mills and the Tavernier Fire Department staged Lime Follies and the eight-day celebration ended with the Lime Festival Ball and another fish fry. An abbreviated second annual Upper Keys Lime Festival was held the following year but, for reasons unknown to me, the Upper Keys Chamber appears to have dropped the concept. Perhaps they had bigger fish to fry. Whatever the case, the next 58 years of citrus celebrations became more intimate once again until 2012 when Marky Pierson and I launched The Key West Key Lime Festival at the suggestion of our friend Carol Shaughnessy. Today’s festival is much different than the original, but the spirit remains unchanged. Now we drop pies from the top of the Key West Lighthouse and pie-baking contests have become pie-eating contests. New events like the Key Lime Pie Hop, Key Lime Cocktail Sip & Stroll and Key Lime Scavenger Hunt have become festival favorites for a new generation. Though it doesn’t have a fish fry, it remains a celebration of the people, the culture, the citrus and the eccentrics who now, and always, have made the Florida Keys one of the finest places in the world. Love & Limes. The 2019 Key Lime Festival runs July 4-7. Check out this year’s festival schedule at www.keylimefestival.com
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JIM McCARTHY
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EXAMINING PAY STUDY RECOMMENDS RAISES
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pay and classification study presented to Monroe County Board of County Commissioners during the June 19 meeting recommends adjustments to just under 300 of the 533 county employees. Every three to five years, a salary study is performed to ensure the county continues to have competitive wages while recruiting and retaining top talent. The project and study — by Evergreen Solutions and Queenell Fox, project director, and Lee Bouchelle, project consultant — started in May 2018. With review of the county’s current compensation system, comparisons to nearby governmental agencies in South Florida, and collection of employee data, Evergreen recommended a new pay plan that alters the total number of pay grades, from 26 to 29, with total annualized costs for base wages estimated at $2.5 million. Today, range spreads, which is the minimum to maximum amount a person can be paid, are constant throughout the county pay plan, at 55%. Per Evergreen’s study, compensation ranges for county positions would increase, particularly at the higher pay grades. For instance, an employee at the 310 pay grade could make anywhere from $51,450 to $82,230, a 60% spread. Range spreads are higher for higher-level positions, as someone in a 323 pay grade could get anywhere from $110,775 to $182,778, a 65% spread.
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners gather information from Evergreen Solutions LLC on a pay and classification study during a June 19 meeting at the Murray Nelson Government Center in Key Largo. JIM McCARTHY/Keys Weekly
“Employees in a higher pay grade tend to have less frequent upward movement from grade to grade,” said Fox. “It provides greater ability to remain a pay grade longer without achieving the maximum, and it’s consistent with HR/ compensation best practices.” The study also determined that current firefighter entry rates should be pushed from $45,625 to $48,538 — a 6.38 percent increase. Pay for paramedics, lieutenants, captains and battalion chiefs in the study show increases. In all, 134 employees would receive adjustments for a total of $510,933. Following the presentation, county commissioners had questions and concerns. Commissioner Dan Kolhage noted that the study compared Monroe County’s pay to areas such as MiamiDade, Broward and Collier, all of which have bigger operational budgets. “Monroe County has a population of 73,000 permanent. Some people believe that’s declining,” he said. “The county cannot maintain salaries with what you call peers. We’re not in the same universe as they are. It produces a result right now that’s unfeasible.” Commissioner Heather Carruthers questioned how the firm looked at salaries and pay grades in areas the county’s having issue recruiting and attaining. Bryan Cook, county employee services director, noted that the county has had positions open for more than a year — and one in particular at more than 440 days.
“We have recruited a number of positions, but we haven’t been able to sustain,” he said. Commissioner David Rice said there are two problems: compression and the inability to hire for certain positions. Rice noted that it’s necessary to look at what neighboring agencies are paying to ensure Monroe County is in the same ballpark. “People come down and want to live in the Keys; they’re typically younger and highly trained,” he said. “They spend a week here. They talk to people who tell them what it costs to own a home. They look and say there isn’t a remote chance to aspire to that chance of living in this county, especially what we’re offering right now.” Sheriff Rick Ramsay said he didn’t agree with a study that saw top management looking to have salaries that he couldn’t possibly fit into his budget, while deputies, jailers and sergeants saw no raise. “The study to me was worthless,” he said. “It was offbase to what I needed, which was a tool and a guide.” Ramsay said he included a 6% raise for unit deputies in his budget.
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BOOKS
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HOT BOOKS, COOL READS FOR THE SUMMER
DRAMA, MYSTERY, LAUGHS AND MORE
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et your beach bag ready for those hot summer days, kicking back on your boat in the Florida Keys, or packing for an exciting vacation, you’ll finally have time to choose one or two or 10 of my favorite reads! Whether you’re in the mood for a stirring drama, whodunit mystery, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy, or historical fiction, these sizzlin’ hot picks will match perfectly with a nice cold glass of rosé!
“THE MOTHER-IN-LAW” BY SALLY HEPWORTH Lucy lost her mother at a young age. She always dreamed that when she married, her mother-in-law, Diana, would somehow fill this void. When Lucy married Ollie, she knew this was not destined to be. Ten years later, Diana is found dead. Each family member has a secret and a motive. As the mystery unfolds, it is clear there are three sides to the truth. Suspenseful family drama at its best.
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“DAISY JONES AND THE SIX” BY TAYLOR JENKINS REID Daisy Jones grew up in 1960s L.A., humming along to the groovy scene erupting on the Sunset Strip. Along comes The Six, an East Coast band with a front man named Billy Dunne. Their chemistry is instantaneous, and Daisy Jones & The Six are an overnight success. The dangerous magnetism between Daisy and Billy is the stuff rock stars are made of. Get comfortable because this is a one-sit wonder.
“TEN BEACH ROAD” BY WENDY WAX When a Madoff-style scheme steals every cent Madeline, Avery and Nikki possess, these three strangers are left with one asset: ownership in a dilapidated, beachfront, historical mansion in Pass-a-Grille, Florida. These feisty women must do some heavy lifting to rebuild the home and their personal lives. Book #1 in this adventurous, friendship-filled, Florida-based series is ideal for a day at the beach.
“MIRACLE CREEK” BY ANGIE KIM Pak Yoo settles his family in a small town and invests everything they have to start a medical center called the Miracle Submarine. Using a hyperbaric chamber to treat patients with pressurized dives, Pak provides therapy for people with a variety of conditions. One of the most controversial is autism, and after a horrific explosion during a dive session, this no-longercharming town is shattered with accusations and countless alibis. Emotional tension fills the courtroom as the murder trial unfolds.
“SAVING BECK” BY COURTNEY COLE A handsome high school football star is on the cusp of graduation and is set to attend Notre Dame. Beck’s home life has been difficult this past year, since his father was killed in a tragic accident. His mom has neglected her job and his two younger siblings. A friend offers him a pill-form of low dose heroin. As an athlete he has never been a fan of drugs, but lately it is the only thing that keeps him calm. When Beck’s use spirals out of control, he wakes up in a world he never knew existed. A heartbreaking best-seller from this talented Florida based writer.
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DAYCARE TEACHER Grace Jones Daycare is a well-respected day care facility in Marathon looking for additional staff. We are dedicated to providing memorable experiences, quality child care, and excellent learning opportunities. This is YOUR opportunity to join our team of energetic and friendly teachers. We are looking for a caring, qualified, and professional full time teacher to join us in creating a positive learning environment. If you are, or wish to become, a qualified and passionate early childhood teacher, call the Executive Director, Iris Coe, at 305-743-6064 during normal work hours.
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NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 18-001490 SUNSET HARBOR RESORT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs. ORRIN H COPE, LINDA D COPE Obligor ______________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TO: Orrin H Cope, PO Box 1823, Florida City, FL 28731 and Linda D Cope, PO Box 1823, Florida City, FL 28731 Notice is hereby given that on June 24, 2019 at 9:30 AM at 430 Duval St, Key West, FL, 33040, the following described Timeshare Ownership Interest at Sunset Harbor Resort Condominium will be offered for sale: Unit 132, Week 32, 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 attached thereto, and any amendments thereof (hereafter the “Declaration”). The default giving rise to the sale is the failure to pay assessments as set forth in the Claim(s) of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in Official Records Document #2193901 of the public records of Monroe County, Florida. The amount secured by the assessment lien is for unpaid assessments, accrued interest, plus interest accruing at a per diem rate of $2.76 together with the costs of this proceeding and sale and all other amounts secured by the Claim of Lien, for a total amount due as of the date of the sale of $8,522.57 (“Amount Secured by the Lien”). The Obligor has the right to cure this default and any junior interestholder may redeem its interest up to the date the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $8,522.57. Said funds for cure or redemption must be received by the Trustee before the Certificate of Sale is issued. Any person, other than the Obligor as of the date of recording this Notice of Sale, claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale of the above property, if any, must file a claim. The successful bidder may be responsible for any and all unpaid condominium assessments that come due up to the time of transfer of title, including those owed by the Obligor or prior owner. Nicholas A. Woo, Esq. Michael E. Carleton, Esq. as Trustee pursuant to Fla. Stat. §721.82 P. O. Box 165028, Columbus, OH 43216-5028 Telephone: 407-404-5266 Telecopier: 614-220-5613 Publish: June 13 & 20, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers
_______________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TO: Michele Anntionette D’Emilio, 2505 West Lake Drive, Deland, FL 32724 Notice is hereby given that on June 24, 2019 at 9:30 AM at 430 Duval St, Key West, FL, 33040, the following described Timeshare Ownership Interest at Beach House Condominium will be offered for sale: Unit A31, Week 39, 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”). The default giving rise to the sale is the failure to pay assessments as set forth in the Claim(s) of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in Official Records Document #2193904 of the public records of Monroe County, Florida. The amount secured by the assessment lien is for unpaid assessments, accrued interest, plus interest accruing at a per diem rate of $1.14 together with the costs of this proceeding and sale and all other amounts secured by the Claim of Lien, for a total amount due as of the date of the sale of $4,127.17 (“Amount Secured by the Lien”). The Obligor has the right to cure this default and any junior interestholder may redeem its interest up to the date the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $4,127.17. Said funds for cure or redemption must be received by the Trustee before the Certificate of Sale is issued. Any person, other than the Obligor as of the date of recording this Notice of Sale, claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale of the above property, if any, must file a claim. The successful bidder may be responsible for any and all unpaid condominium assessments that come due up to the time of transfer of title, including those owed by the Obligor or prior owner. Nicholas A. Woo, Esq. Michael E. Carleton, Esq. as Trustee pursuant to Fla. Stat. §721.82 P. O. Box 165028, Columbus, OH 43216-5028 Telephone: 407-404-5266 Telecopier: 614-220-5613 Publish: June 13 & 20, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers
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 attached thereto, and any amendments thereof (hereafter the “Declaration”). The default giving rise to these proceedings is the failure to pay condominium assessments and dues resulting in a Claim of Lien encumbering the Timeshare Ownership Interest as recorded in the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida. The Obligor has the right to object to this Trustee proceeding by serving written objection on the Trustee named below. The Obligor has the right to cure the default and any junior interest holder may redeem its interest, for a minimum period of forty-five (45) days until the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale. The Lien may be cured by sending certified funds to the Trustee payable to the Lienholder in the amount of $8,387.08, plus interest (calculated by multiplying $2.95 times the number of days that have elapsed since June 4, 2019), plus the costs of this proceeding. Said funds for cure or redemption must be received by the Trustee before the Certificate of Sale is issued. Nicholas A. Woo, Esq. Valerie N. Edgecombe Brown, Esq. Cynthia David, Esq. Michael E. Carleton, Esq. as Trustee pursuant to Fla. Stat. §721.82 P. O. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 Telephone: 407-404-5266 Telecopier: 614-220-5613 Publish: June 13 & 20, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers
NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 18-001531 BEACH HOUSE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OF KEY WEST, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs. MICHELE ANNTIONETTE D’EMILIO Obligor
NONJUDICIAL PROCEEDING TO FORECLOSE CLAIM OF LIEN BY TRUSTEE FILE NO.: 18-001746 SUNSET HARBOR RESORT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Lienholder, vs. PTC FINANCIAL CORP., A FLORIDA CORPORATION Obligor ______________/ TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING TO: PTC Financial Corp., a Florida corporation 4140 Clearview Terrace West Palm Beach, FL 33417 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a TRUSTEE’S NON-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING to enforce a Lien has been instituted on the following Timeshare Ownership Interest at Sunset Harbor Resort Condominium described as: Unit 111, Week 41, Sunset Harbor Resort, a Condominium
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Wheatons Towing gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 06/30/2019, 10:00 am at 101500 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. Wheatons Towing reserves the right to accept or reject any and/all bids. 5RYMC05428S044529 2008 RKTA MOTORCYCLE Publish: June 13 & 20, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE 15th Street Marina Marathon, LLC gives notice of the intent to sell or dispose of the following abandoned vessel on July 19, 2019, 9:00 am at 890 15th Street, Marathon, Florida 33050. Pursuant to Florida Statute 328.17, 15th Street Marina Marathon, LLC reserves the right to remove vessel from auction prior to auction date. 15th Street Marina Marathon, LLC reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids. Vessel Name: Sail Mate Hull Number: HUN43191H697 Florida Registration: FL9335PG / New York Registration 10137150 1997 Hunter 42’ Sailboat Publish: June 13 & 20, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of HONU COMFORT CATAMARAN BOATS, located at 5409 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY, #43, MARATHON, FLORIDA 33050, intends to register the said name with the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. By: JOHN WEITZ
LEGAL NOTICES Publish: June 20, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers ORDINANCE 2019-461 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER SIX OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENTITLED BUILDINGS, SECTION 6-7 FAILURE TO BEGIN WORK; REPEALING ANY INCONSISTENT PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Florida Building Code is requiring new construction at the base flood elevation plus one (1) foot and, WHEREAS, the City Land Development Regulations (LDR) cap the building height at 30 feet; and, WHEREAS, the current height restriction require a lengthy variance process; and WHEREAS, the City Commission does not want contractors penalized for violating failure to begin work per City code, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH, FLORIDA, amends the City Code of Ordinances as follows: (Additions to the ordinance are underlined; deletions are crossed out.) CHAPTER 6. BUILDINGS Sec. 6-7. - New construction: required performance and permit expiration. (1) Failure to begin work. Completed foundation and/ or pilings for the structure for which the permit was issued must be in place within the time provided in the Florida Building Code ninety (90) days after issuance of said permit. An appeal can be made to the city commission for one (1), ninety-day extension prior to expiration of the initial 180 day ninety-day period. If an extension is not requested or granted, the permit becomes null and void. If a permit becomes null and void pursuant to this subsection, a new permit must be obtained before construction is started, and new fees must be paid therefor. (2) Discontinuance of work. If work on new construction under a permit issued in accordance with this chapter is discontinued and builder does not request an inspection to show proof of continued construction for a period of 180 days thirty day (30) without the consent of the City Commission, the permit shall be null and void. (3) Restoration of property. If a permit becomes null and void for either failure to begin the new construction work or discontinuance of the work, it shall be the duty of the permittee and the property owner to restore the property to its condition prior to the issuance of the permit. (4) Deadline for completing new construction. Unless otherwise specified by the city commission, every building or structure on which new construction is started must be completed within fifteen (15) months from the date of the start of construction, and any building or structure which is not completed within said fifteen (15) months shall be considered in violation of this article and the owner thereof shall be subject to penalties for violation of this article; provided, however, that the City Commission may grant extensions not to exceed one (1) year in the aggregate for the completion of said construction. Said extension shall not be considered unless requested by the property
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owner or owner’s agent prior to thirty (30) days of the date of expiration of the permit, unless the applicant shows good cause to the commission that he was unable to present his request for an extension prior to thirty (30) days of the date of expiration of the permit. Unless otherwise directed by the City Commission, the monthly fee payable in advance for the extension shall be ten (10) per cent of the original building fees including impact fees and sewer connection fees for issuance of the permit. After the extension has expired, the permit shall be null and void. (5) Continuation of construction permit. When a permit becomes null and void because of permit expiration, and the property owner has not requested an extension, the property owner must then apply to the building department for a continuation permit to complete the construction. The monthly fee payable in advance for the continuation permit shall be fifteen (15) per cent of the original building fees including impact fees and sewer connection fees applicable when the original building permit was issued. The time frame for the continuation permit shall be the decision of the building official City Commission and the property owner. This Ordinance, upon final passage, shall be included in the Code of Ordinances for the City of Key Colony Beach, Florida, and numbered as set forth herein above. All Ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of any such conflict. If any singular provision of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional, preempted by federal or state law, or otherwise held invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of the Ordinance shall not be invalidated. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage. John DeNeale, Mayor Attest: Kathryn McCullough, City Clerk Approved as to form and legal sufficiency: Thomas D. Wright, City Attorney Publish: June 20, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers
public hearing regarding its 5 Year Plan and any changes to its goals, objectives or policies. In addition, the Authority has developed its Capital Fund FY 2019 Annual Statement and 5 Year Action Plan in accordance with the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998. All Plans and Statement plus supporting documents as well as the Administrative Plan and Admissions and Occupancy Policies will be at the following location for review and comment for 45 days starting June 24, 2019. Newport Village #1 Harry Davis Circle Key Largo, Florida 33037 On August 13, 2019 after the 45 day comment period, the Monroe County Housing Authority will hold a public hearing at 4:30 PM at the location above. The Monroe County Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status in employment or for the provision of services. ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the Housing Authority, by phoning (305) 296-5621, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711”. Publish: June 20, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers
Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: WEST MARTELLO TOWER HISTORIC AMMUNITION BUNKER REPAIR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Pursuant to F.S. § 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices. Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar by Onvia at www. demandstar.com OR www. monroecountybids.com. The Public Record is available at the Monroe County Purchasing Office located in the Gato Building, 1100 Simonton Street, Room 2-213, Key West, Florida. All responses must be sealed and must be submitted to the Monroe County Purchasing Office. Publish: June 20, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA BOARD OF PARKS AND RECREATION SUNSHINE NOTICE OF UPCOMING WORKSHOP NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Monroe County Board of Parks and Recreation has scheduled a Workshop for Monday, June 24, 2019, 6:00 P.M., in the Meeting Room at the Murray Nelson Center, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Florida. Discussed at the Workshop will be preliminary design plans for Rowell’s Waterfront Park in Key Largo. The Workshop is open to the public and all are invited to attend. Please call Debra Martinez at 305-294-4385 with any questions. Publish: June 20, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Monroe County Housing Authority, as required by the Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HERA), Title VII, Small Public Housing Authorities Paperwork Reduction Act, will hold a
NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID FKAA–IFB–0010–19 SALE OF TRAVEL TRAILERS Sealed bids will be received by Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority at its Purchasing Office located at 7000 Front St., Stock Island, FL 33040, until 1:00 P.M., July 2, 2019 at which time and place they will be publicly read aloud. Such bids shall be for the sale of the following: SURPLUS TRAVEL TRAILERS SURPLUS TRAVEL TRAILERS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW ON THE FOLLOWING DATES AND TIMES: June 27th & 28th 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. 7200 Front St. (Stock Island) As contained in documents on file at the office of the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority, Finance Division, Purchasing Department, 7000 Front St., Stock Island, Florida 33040. Bid packages can also be downloaded from www.FKAA.com as well as Demandstar.com. Minimum bids are required. Any questions should be directed to David Jackson, Purchasing Manager, in writing via email to djackson@fkaa.com. The Governing Board of Directors of the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids, in whole or in part, to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bid, and to award to any party considered to be in the best interest of the Authority. Kirk C. Zuelch, Executive Director Publish: June 20 & 27, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, August 1, 2019, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: STIGLITZ HOUSE REPAIR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Pursuant to F.S. § 50.0211(3) (a), all published competitive solicitation notices can be viewed at: www. floridapublicnotices.com, a searchable Statewide repository for all published legal notices. Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from DemandStar by Onvia at www. demandstar.com OR www. monroecountybids.com. The Public Record is available at the Monroe County Purchasing Office located in the Gato Building, 1100 Simonton Street, Room 2-213, Key West, Florida. All responses must be sealed and must be submitted to the Monroe County Purchasing Office. Publish: June 20, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 18-CA-000853-K DIVISION: CIVIL Windward Pointe Condominium Association of Key West, Inc., a corporation not-for-profit under the laws of the State of Florida, Plaintiff, vs. Mary Pauline Talley, et al. Defendants. _________/ NOTICE OF ACTION FOR COUNT II AGAINST DEFENDANT TRACEY TALLEY SCHROEDER, AS HEIR To: TRACEY TALLEY SCHROEDER, AS HEIR 105 MANGROVE AVENUE ANNA MARIA, FL 34216 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and all parties claiming interest by, through, under or against Defendant(s) TRACEY TALLEY SCHROEDER, AS HEIR, and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property herein described; YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to enforce a lien on the following described property in Monroe County, Florida: COUNT II Unit 5232, Week 45,
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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”). Contract No.: 2-12393 has been filed against you; and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on NICHOLAS A. WOO, Plaintiff’s attorney, P. O. Box 165028, Columbus, OH 432165028, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court on the 11 day of 06, 2019. KEVIN MADOK, CPA, ClerkCLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Civil Division By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk NOTICE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in court proceedings you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Not later than five working days prior to the proceeding, please contact the Court Administrator’s office, at the Freeman Justice Center, 302 St. 2nd Floor, Key West, FL 33040. Telephone: (305) 2923423 or via the Florida Relay Center. To make calls through the Florida Relay Center, you may dial 7-1-1 or use the following toll free access numbers: 1-800-955-8771 (TTY); 1-877955-8260 (VCO); 1-800-9558770 (Voice); 1-800-955-1339 (ASCII); 1-877-955-5334 (STS); 1-877-955-8707 (French Creole – available from 8 a.m. – 2a.m. daily) Publish: June 20 & 27, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers
N.A. as Trustee for Structured Asset Mortgage Investments II Trust 2006-AR4 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2006-AR4, Plaintiff and David Perets 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 July 9, 2019, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit: LOT 76, “AMENDED PLAT OF RIVIERA SHORES, FIRST ADDITION”, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5 PAGE 88 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 WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. 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 pouou 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. WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 31st day of May, 2019. KEVIN MADOK Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Publish: June 20 & 27, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers
RALPH J. HERSHMAN, Petitioner, and DONNA M. HERSHMAN, Respondent, NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: DONNA M. HERSHMAN Respondent’s last known address: 1696 RANKIN DR, CARSON CITY, NV 89701 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on RALPH J. HERSHMAN, whose address is 1319 ELIZABETH STREET, #1, KEY WEST, FL, 33040, on or before JULY 7, 2019, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 530 WHITEHEAD STREET, KEY WEST, FL, 33040, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Notice of Current Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the clerk’s office. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings. Dated: May 28, 2019 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Amber Dameron Deputy Clerk Publish: June 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers
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: June 13, 2019. Personal Representative: Cynthia A. Schouker 11 Chemin Des Molards Tannay 1295 Switzerland Attorney for Personal Representative: RICHARD E. WARNER Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A. 12221 Overseas Highway Marathon, FLORIDA 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-6022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@ rewarnerlaw.com Secondary E-Mail: pamela2@ rewarnerlaw.com Publish: June 13 & 20, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION Case No: 2017-CA-000155-K The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York as successor in interest to JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Structured Asset Mortgage Investments II Trust 2006AR4 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2006-AR4 Plaintiff, -vs.David Perets; Parrish Anne Marie Handa a/k/a Parrish Handa; JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.; Unknown Parties in Possession #1; Unknown Parties in Possession #2; Unknown Parties in Possession #3; Unknown Parties in Possession #4 Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to order rescheduling foreclosure sale or Final Judgment, entered in Civil Case No. 2017-CA-000155-K of the Circuit Court of the 16th Judicial Circuit in and for Monroe County, Florida, wherein The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York as successor in interest to JP Morgan Chase Bank,
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No. 2019-DR-488-K Division: Family
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 19-CP-37-M Middle Keys IN RE: ESTATE OF EDWIN K. ANDERSON, Deceased. AMENDED NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Edwin K. Anderson, deceased, whose date of death was May 7, 2019, 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 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. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 19-CP-000052-P IN RE: ESTATE OF LEIGH ANNE MILAZZO Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Leigh Anne Milazzo, deceased, whose date of death was March 13, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must 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. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: June 13, 2019. Personal Representative: Dorian Milazzo 60 Bonefish Avenue Key Largo, FL 33037 Attorney for Personal Representative: Seth S. Diamond, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 55714 Sloto & Diamond, PLLC 9100 S. Dadeland Boulevard Ste. 1607 Miami, Florida 33156 Telephone: (305) 379-1792 Fax: (305) 379-2328 E-Mail: eservice@slotolaw.com Publish: June 13 & 20, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers
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NOTICE OF HEARING TO IMPOSE AND PROVIDE FOR COLLECTION OF STORMWATER SERVICE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS Notice is hereby given that the City Commission of Key Colony Beach, Florida, will conduct a public hearing to consider imposing stormwater service assessments for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2019, against properties located within the incorporated area of the City, to fund the cost of stormwater management services, facilities and programs provided to such properties and to authorize collection of such assessments on the tax bill. The public hearing will be held at 9:30 a.m. on July 11, 2019 at the City Hall Auditorium, 600 West Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051 for the purpose of receiving public comment on the proposed assessments. All affected property owners have a right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections with the City Commission within 20 calendar days of the date of this notice. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at the hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made. It is the policy of the City of Key Colony Beach to comply with all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Persons who need accommodations in order to attend or participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk at 305-289-1212, option 2, at least 48 hours prior to this meeting in order to request such assistance. The Stormwater Service Assessments are proposed to fund the City's cost to provide Stormwater Management Services in the area shown above. The Stormwater Service Assessments are imposed upon each lot and parcel within the City for services and facilities provided by the stormwater management utility. For purposes of imposing the Stormwater Service Assessment, all lots and parcels within the City are classified into the following two customer classes: (1) Residential, which includes vacant properties zoned residential and (2) Commercial, which includes governmental, hotels and other. The Stormwater Service Assessment imposed shall be the rate of sixty-five dollars ($65.00) per residential unit or residential vacant lot or one hundred thirty dollars ($130.00) per commercial parcel. The total annual stormwater assessment revenue to be collected within the City of Key Colony Beach for the upcoming fiscal year is estimated to be $101,335. Copies of the ordinance and other legal documentation for the assessment program are available for inspection at the City Clerk's office, located at City Hall - 600 West Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051. If you have any questions, please contact the City at 305-289-1212, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The assessments will be collected on the ad valorem tax bill to be mailed in November 2019, as authorized by section 197.3632, Florida Statutes. Failure to pay the assessments will cause a tax certificate to be issued against the property which may result in a loss of title. CITY COMMISSION OF KEY COLONY BEACH, FLORIDA Publish: June 20, 2019 The Weekly Newspapers
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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • AUTOS WANTED
EMPLOYMENT
HOBBIES/COLLECT.
YARD SALES
ALL YEARS! Junk or Used. Cars - Vans - Trucks- Running or Not. $ C A S H $ 3 0 5 - 3 3 2 - 0 4 8 3
Keys Diesel Repair, 531 107th Street, Marathon. 3 0 5 - 2 8 9 - 2 0 7 0
PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive Watches and Pilot Watches. Old Model Military Clocks & Watches. Call 305-743-4578
M U LT I - FA M I LY GARAGE SALE - SAT. JUN. 22 from 9am-2pm. Rain or Shine. All styles of furniture, indoor & outdoor, from modern to coastal, counter stools, bar stools, large bar cabinet, complete 5 piece queen wicker bedroom set (purchase together or separate), lamps, rugs, bbq pit, mirrors, pictures, outdoor ceramic pots, Tommy Bahama small desk w/chair, leather trays, ceiling pot hanger, dining room table & chairs, boating, bi-fold doors, dorm fridge, sewing machine, bedding and many beautiful accessories. 1134 Bulevar De Palmas, Marathon (Take Sombrero Beach Rd. to Avenida Primiceriaapprox. 2 miles, turn right and follow signs.)
AUTOS FOR SALE
2004 Toyota Camry XLE Sedan, 4 door, Silver, Cold A/C, 130k miles, sunroof, stereo radio, low mileage tires. Located in Marathon. $4,500 OBO 949-4234 7 0 9 BOATS FOR SALE
‘95 Intrepid CC 28’ - ‘98 Yamahas X225 low hours. Too many options to list. Appraisal was $72,400 w/trailer. Asking $55,000 OBO. Located in Marathon. Please call after 1pm (305) 743-6505 SELL YOUR BOAT HERE - Line ads start at $25/ week for 5 lines of copy! Call 305-743-0844 to get your boat SOLD!! SOLD!! SOLD!! REDUCED 2000 HydraSports 230CC w/225HP Johnson. 470 hours. Many extras. Located in Big Pine Key. $10,000. 734-904-2818 SOLD
EMPLOYMENT
Co n s t ru c t i o n Supervisor, Equipment Operator, Carpenters & Laborers needed for project in Marathon. Send resume to: AA8463597@gmail.com Carpenters & Helpers needed in Marathon. Tools & transportation required. 305-517-6609 Leave message. Superintendent needed in Upper KeysMust have ability to schedule & organize multiple people & trades. Send resume to admin@cbtconstruct. com 305-852-3002 Heavy Equipment Operator & Carpenters needed in Upper Keys. Must have valid Driver’s License, Tools & Transportation. Email admin@ cbtconstruct.com 3 0 5 - 8 5 2 - 3 0 0 2 I M M E D I AT E LY HIRING: Hideaway Cafe on Grassy Key: Food Runner, Busser, Dishwasher & Prep. Call for appointment 305289-1554. Experienced Diesel Technician wanted. Tools and experience is a must. Electronic engine diagnostic experience preferred. Opportunity for growth and training available for qualified applicants. Florida
City of Marathon Job Openings: Building Inspector/ Plans Examiner, Code Compliance Officer, Right of Way Technician, Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee . EOE, FULL BENEFITS Also hiring: Part-time (Temporary) Scanner. www.ci.marathon.fl.us BIKE REPAIR NEEDED. Regular maintenance for 8 spin bikes in Marathon. $$. Call 305-775-9909. The Island Gift Shops (Marooned In Marathon 1 & 2) are looking for happy responsible employees to complement our current staff. PART TIME HOURS in a fun environment (good fit for second job) and retirees are welcome! Apply in person at Marooned In Marathon, 11528 Overseas Highway. Landscaping company seeking full-time laborers in Marathon. Call 305-395-8294 Key Colony Inn NOW HIRING AM/ PM SERVERS. Apply in person: 700 Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, FL or call for details: (305) 743-0100 SWEET SAVANNAH’S is now hiring for Afternoon and Evening shifts. Please apply in person 8919 Overseas Hwy. Marathon
HOMES FOR RENT
DUCK KEY - 4BR/3BA Long Term Rental, Open Waterviews, $4,000/month F/L/S (585) 781-0088 Room for Rent in Marathon w/private bathroom. TV, Waterfront, Pool/ Jacuzzi, Laundry. $800/mo. incl. utilities. 305-280-3869. 2/1.5 Duplex off Boot Key Harbor in Marathon. 80’ of canal. Elec. paid* Fenced, W/D, Hot tub. F/L/S $2,200/month – 6 month minimum. Text James at 409-370-0025 2/1 Duplex - 28th Street,
Marathon. On canal, annual rental, Elec. paid*, W/D, fenced, parking. F/L/S $1,750/ month. Text James at 409-370-0025
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MOVING SALE: Sat. June 22 from 8a-4p. 24’ Aquasport (no motor) on aluminum trailer, indoor & outdoor furniture, fishing gear, boat equipment, , 500’ of walnut & maple raw hardwood & misc. household items. 13 Road,
Treasure
Marathon
Long-term rental available in Marathon July 15th. 1BR/1BA unfurnished 1/2 Duplex. $1,500/month + utilities. F/L/S 305-481-6887 NEED TENANTS? Line ads start at $25/week for 5 lines of copy! Call 305-743-0844 today to get your property RENTED! RV LOT FOR RENT
Experienced Help Only needed for all positions. Apply in person MonFri 10-11am at Sunset Grille & Raw Bar, Knights Key Blvd. Marathon NEED EMPLOYEES? Line ads start at $25/ week for 5 lines of copy! Call 305-743-0844 today Help Wanted: selling bait and tackle 40 hours a week in Marathon. Must be able to work Saturday and Sunday. Contact Big Time Bait and Tackle manager Yank 239-910-0878. HIRED IN LESS THAN A MONTH! Looking for a Marine Diesel Mechanic! We are now taking applications for a full-time Diesel Mechanic. Must have 10 years experiences, preferably with a certification. Please drop off your Resume at our offices: Marathon Diesel Repair, 1350 Ocean View Ave, in Marathon. HIRED IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS!
HOBBIES/COLLECT.
Large RV Lot for rent in Marathon. Full hook up. $800/month plus u t i l i t i e s . 3 0 5 - 9 4 2 - 0 7 8 9 YARD SALES
Meeting Notice Monroe County Land Authority The Monroe County Land Authority Advisory Committee will meet in the Monroe Regional Service Center located at 2796 Overseas Highway, Suite 104, Marathon, Florida on June 26, 2019 beginning at 9:00 AM. The agenda is available online at www.monroecounty-fl.gov or by contacting the Land Authority office at 295-5180. ADA ASSISTANCE If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to participate in these proceedings, please contact the County Administrator's Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call "711".
CASA CLARA CONDOMINIUM
Resident couple needed for 82 unit condominium in Key Colony Beach. Prefer community association management experience and knowledge of Florida laws. CAM license and good book keeping skills required (QuickBooks). Outside duties include pool operation, general building maintenance and supervision of outside contractors. Salary, insurance, retirement benefits and two bedroom apartment. Send Resume to casaclarakcb@gmail.com or fax to: 305-289-1819.
LONG TERM RENTAL 2 BR/1 BA Upstairs – Studio Apt. down w/private entrance & full kitchen. All concrete home in Islamorada – Plantation Key Colony. Central air, W/D, fenced yard – Homeowners Park. No smoking, no pets (cat okay). 2 people only. Available July. $2,200/month F/L/$1,000 Security Deposit. 305-394-0987
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WHAT TO DO THIS WEEK
NOW TRENDING A little late starting on your summer diet? Well, we’ve got the stuff that will shock the old bod’ back into shape. Literally.
MUSHROOM COFFEE | $12 Just when you thought it was safe to drink coffee, Four Sigmatic enters the picture. Made of mushrooms (Chaga and Lion’s Mane), the manufacturer says it tastes better than coffee, but no caffeine jitters. Chaga is said to be an antioxidant and Lion’s Mane is said to improve concentration. It’s vegan, paleo and keto friendly, as well as gluten and dairy free. Available on amazon.com.
CRYOTHERAPY | $64K Everybody’s doing it — Floyd Mayweather Jr., Cristiano Ronaldo and Jennifer Aniston. Now the rest of us can do it, at home. The Cryosense machine can generate temperatures as low as -320º Fahrenheit. The benefits of deliberate freezing, some say, include better brain function and metabolism and reducing inflammation. This version of the machine encloses the human body from the neck down and uses five to 10 liters of nitrogen. See ‘em at cyrozonemachines.com.
PAVLOK 2 | $200 This $200 bracelet delivers shocks to the person who has some bad habits to break — not exercising, too much fast food, gambling or smoking. The shock delivered by the Pavlok 2 Habit Conditioning Device is reportedly akin to rubbing sock-clad feet over the floor, and then touching a door knob. What makes this soooo awesome is that your friends can download the app and then deliver you a shock when they see you eating a slice of pizza. Not available in child sizes. Available on amazon.com.
We found your pet, Randy, but you lose a point.
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hina plans to rank all its citizens based on their "social credit" by 2020. People can be rewarded or punished according to their scores. Like private financial credit scores, a person's social scores can move up and down according to their behavior — taking care of the elderly earns points, jaywalking loses points. We can’t help but wonder what a social credit system would look like in the Florida Keys.
WAYS TO EARN POINTS IN THE FLORIDA KEYS 10. Earn a point for every free Tshirt in your drawer connected to a charitable event; lose a point if you have more than one pair of long pants in your closet.
5. Earn a point for adopting your pet from the FKSPCA; lose a point for adopting your pet from the Amazon River and then releasing it into the Everglades.
9. Earn a point if your kid is SCUBA certified or has never seen snow; lose a point if your kid can’t bait a fishing hook or maneuver a paddleboard.
4. Earn a point for shopping, eating and supporting all things local; lose TEN points for complaining about mini-lobster season invaders and then going out multiple times a day because you’re “local and deserve this.”
8. Lose a point for your car being seen in chain restaurant parking lots (Dammit, Karen, I know that was your Camry at Outback!) 7. Earn a point for training iguanas to perform menial tasks such as answering the business line or picking the kids up from school while you’re fishing. 6. Lose a point for putting one of those stroke-inducing-withthe-wattage-of-a-thousand-sunsflashing lights on your bicycle; earn a point by riding your bicycle in a manner that does not bait car drivers into committing vehicular homicide.
3. Earn a point if the collective horsepower of your watercraft is greater than the horsepower of your automobiles; lose a point if you have Jet Ski. 2. Lose a point for chasing down the taxi doing 55 mph in the 25 mph zone where your kids live in your SUV; earn a point for doing it on your kid’s bike. 1. Earn a point if you have ever partied with Donie Lee, five points if you smoked reefer with Jimmy Buffett, 100 points if you ever boxed with Hemingway.
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The Key West Weekly is proud to partner with Key West High School faculty and students in choosing “The Student of the Week.” Recipients are chosen on qualifications including academic standing, athletics, outstanding achievements, community involvement, individuality and moral fortitude. We thank our future leaders and KWHS for allowing us to share in a weekly dose of “Conch Pride” and congratulate all of the outstanding students of the week.
What is something people don’t know about you? I’m really into shoes.
What does a “good education” mean to you? Learning something new every day.
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What is the dumbest rule at your school? The best? The dumbest is no headphones; best is the new I.D. rule for safety. What is something that you know now that you didn’t know when you were a freshman? To join as many clubs as you can — it looks good on your applications. What organizations and activities are you involved with at KWHS? I’m in executive board and a part of the varsity baseball team. What are your plans after high school? To play college baseball. What do you hope to be remembered for KWHS? As a nice person and a hard worker. What is one favorite way to spend your spare time? Working out. Will you make the Keys your permanent home? I don’t think so—I want to experience the world. What three things would you like to accomplish before your 10-year reunion? Play college baseball; graduate from college; set up my own business.
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Who is your all-time favorite teacher and why? Mrs. Ford because she pushes me to be the best student I can.
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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES •
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DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER 58901 O/S Hwy - Grassy Key, FL Teaching... Learning...Caring
Dolphin Research Center has a FT opening for an Animal Care & Habitat Apprentice. Must work well with animals, in order to support Medical & Animal Care & Training departments & participate on Manatee Rescue Team. Must be physically fit, able to lift 75 lbs., possess general “handy-man” skills, have a clean driving record & be diver certified or willing to become certified – knowledge of dive equipment maintenance is a plus. Successful candidate will be responsible, organized, & motivated with excellent team player skills. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), vacation & paid holidays. Job description available at www.dolphins.org. Email resume & DRC application to drc-hr@dolphins.org. EOE
The Hammocks at Marathon
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED! Monroe County School District Salary $15.80- $23.20/hour
DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER 58901 O/S Hwy - Grassy Key, FL Teaching... Learning...Caring
Dolphin Research Center has full-time openings for Visual Communications Staff Members (Permanent & Temporary opportunities available). Applicants should be familiar with digital photography/videography and/or other graphic art skills. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software a plus. Benefits include medical, life, disability insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, sick & holidays. Job description available at www.dolphins.org. E-mail cover letter, DRC application and your resume to drc-hr@dolphins.org. EOE
Key West, Sugarloaf and Upper Keys (3 work locations) • No Experience Required • Benefits
SOLUTION
We Buy Gold Locally! Cash Flow Jewelry and Pawn Townsquare Mall Marathon
• Housekeeper • Guest Services Associate / Relief Night Auditor
GREAT BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 4 Weeks Paid Time Off 401(k) with Company Match & much more
TO APPLY: Online > jobs.bluegreenvacations.com
• Full Time or Flexible
In Person > The Hammocks at Marathon 1688 Overseas Highway, Gulf Side, Mile Marker 48, Marathon
Part Time Hours 6 to 9 am or 1 or 2 to 5 pm Apply online: www.keysschools.com
58901 O/S Hwy - Grassy Key, FL Teaching... Learning...Caring
SUDOKU
$1,000 Sign-on Bonus!
• CDL Training Provided work as a Bus Aide while training
DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER
Dolphin Research Center has Full-Time & Part-Time Permanent positions for Guest Services. Duties are multifaceted including welcoming guests, taking reservations and photo sales. Job description available at www.dolphins.org. E-mail your resume and a DRC application to drc-hr@dolphins.org. EOE
FULL TIME JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Or Call > Andre at 305.743.9009
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NOW HIRING F/T or P/T Dive Instructor
NOW HIRING
Marathon, Big Pine Key & Stock Island Locations
Dive instructor needed to safely guide our guests through in-water encounters. Need to be able to enjoy working with people and have a passion for marine life. Please apply in person at
Aquarium Encounters 11710 Overseas Hwy, Marathon
$15 per hour to start FT Employees are eligible to participate in our health, dental, vision, Life Insurance. PTO and Profit Sharing is available to every member of our team (conditions apply). HOW TO APPLY: Go to mytomthumb.com or call Cleveland (786) 295-5307.
Immediate opening for a HVAC Service Technician Upper & Middle Keys. Great Pay • Paid Holidays • Sick Pay • Medical Insurance • Paid Vacation
Apply in person 171 Hood Ave • MM 91.5 • Tavernier p 305-852-2960 • f 305-852-0656
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LET’S DO BUSINESS - 305.453.6928 Cooper’s Paint & Body Independent Goodyear Tire & Auto Mechanics
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in Key West since 1997
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