In last week’s district championship game, the Fins had no idea what they faced in their new Rural District 8 bracket, but one thing was certain: Junior Daysi Williams was there to play. Williams registered a double-double, scoring 17 points and pulling down 12 rebounds in the championship game. In the semifinal game three days prior, Williams had a game-high 14 points with three blocks, making her an asset to the Fins’ wins and integral in earning their new hardware. For her constant improvement and steady hand under immense pressure, Marathon’s Daysi Williams is the Keys Weekly Athlete of the Week.
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fled to the Keys from the frozen mountains of Pennsylvania hours after graduating from college and never looked back. She is a second-generation coach and educator, and has taught in the public school system for over 25 years. She and her husband met at a beginning teacher meeting in 1997 and have three children born and raised in Monroe County. In her free time, McDonald loves flea markets, historical fiction and long runs in the heat.
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grew up in Miami and moved to the Keys in 1997. He has spent the last 25 years teaching physical education and coaching virtually every sport for Florida Keys kids ages 4 to 18. If you are reading this and live or lived in the Florida Keys, he has probably taught, coached, or coached against someone you know.
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FINS ON TOP AGAIN
Coral Shores, Marathon lifters make big gains in second meet
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While five girls weightlifting athletes from each team prepared for their state meet this week, the boys participated in their second regularseason meetup. The athletes from Marathon and Coral Shores were joined by Gulliver Prep in Marathon on Feb. 5, and the Keys lifters are already showing improvements in their overall lifts. Their steady gains will be crucial in order to outmuscle their opponents in their postseason, which begins in late March and culminates in April at the state championships.
Winners for Coral Shores included some familiar names. At 139 pounds, Coral Shores’ Tyler Bettner and Kristers Vutnans split the wins last week, but Bettner’s incredible increases placed him firmly on top of the weight class in meet number two. Bettner increased his traditional lifts by 60 pounds and improved by 75 pounds in Olympic. New to the leaderboard was Coral Shores’ Aaron Lykins, who won both events at 169 pounds in his first meet of the season.
Marathon’s Chase Leird won his second set of events in the 129-pound class. Leird improved his total lifts in both events by 15 pounds. Dolphin Damian Stasiewicz (183) improved his win in Olympic lifts last week by adding a first in traditional as well this week. Stasiewicz improved by 10 pounds in each category.
Teammate Max Childress also improved by 10 pounds in each event, claiming his second set of wins in the 199-pound category. Like Childress, Tanner Ross added 10 to both his wins this week in the 219-pound class. Braulio Garcia had the same increase in his lifts. The extra plates made the difference in the 238-pounder’s wins this week. He won both categories after finishing second in Olympic lifts one week prior. Adding to the Fins’ point total was Trevor Wofsey in the Unlimited category. In their first meet, no other teams fielded an Unlimited lifter, making Wofsey’s pair of wins a great addition to Marathon’s overall score.
The addition of Wofsey’s wins in both categories gave Marathon a nice boost in their team total; however, the standings were the same as in meet number one. Marathon was first in both categories and Coral Shores pulled away with a pair of seconds in the Feb. 5 meet. Gulliver was third in both events.
Top lifters at the meet were a trio of Fins; Ross took top honors, with Childress in second and Stasiewicz third, using the Sinclair algorithm. All three claimed the same spot in both events.
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Max Childress, top, Tanner Ross, right, and Damian Stasiewicz took Top Lifter honors against Gulliver Prep on Feb. 5. BARRY GAUKEL/Keys Weekly
DISTRICT DOMINATION
Lady Fins knock out top seeds in 1A Rural District 8 tourney to clinch title
In their first season competing in Florida’s 1A Rural District 8 classification, the Lady Fins of Marathon brought home a district basketball championship.
Traveling to Moore Haven for the tournament, the Fins had no idea what to expect against a pool of opponents they had never faced. Common opponents were nonexistent and the FHSAA’s system of rankings has not always been reliable, so Marathon entered the tournament determined to play their best and leave it all on the court.
They started with a quarterfinal bye, then faced the Miners of Fort Meade on Feb. 4 in the semis. Daysi Williams dropped 14 on the Miners with Payton Junker and Elena Eubanks adding seven each in the 39-22 win. With the victory, the Lady Fins eliminated the second seed and the only thing that stood between them and a championship trophy was the top-seeded Moore Haven Terriers.
On Feb. 7, the Lady Fins found themselves in the district championship match against Moore Haven. The Fins were the underdogs in the finals and had to travel to Moore Haven twice in one week, as the top-seeded team earned hosting privileges for the tournament. Marathon came out shooting and outscored the Terriers 20-13 in quarter one, finding themselves up by four at the half. They stretched that lead out by two more in quarter three, then finished on top, 58-50, to seal their first district title since 2018.
Daysi Williams registered a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Marti’yana Kilbourne had 17 points, seven
Marathon’s girls basketball team throws up the Ws for a photo after their district championship over Moore Haven on Feb. 7. CONTRIBUTED
rebounds and eight steals. Elena Eubank scored nine with 13 rebounds and Shaina Robinson added 13, with nine coming from behind the 3-point line. Not bad for a team with three seventhgraders, Robinson included, who saw playing time in the championship game.
Even though Marathon methodically picked off teams ranked higher than themselves, their rating will likely not change enough to earn a home match in the Rural Sweet 16 State Championship series. They play their first match Feb. 13, and a win then would propel them into the regional finals, two more wins away from a state championship shot.
Coral Shores, ranked No. 3 in 3A’s District 16, faced No. 2 Keys Gate in their quarterfinal game. The ’Canes lost 72-44, but every single player gained the experience of being in a playoff matchup, and each contributed to the points total as well. Anna Barrow had a team-high 11 while Melanie Estevez added nine. Grace Leffler and Presley Bagwell scored six each with Gabby Thomas and Abby Vogt contributing four. Thomas was credited with 10 rebounds in her final game as a Lady ’Cane, while London Atkins finished out her first season with two points. The team finished the season 5-6.
Key West completed its season at 1-20 after a loss to the top seed in District 16’s 4A pool. With just four teams, quarterfinals were unnecessary, sending them each into the semifinals where No. 4 Key West drew the No. 1 seed as their opponent. Miami Northwestern defeated the Lady Conchs 60-21.
Three Keys teams tipped off the basketball postseason Feb. 3 with the hopes of making a run toward the state championship series. By the end of the day, only Marathon was still in the running.
Coral Shores played Miami Killian in the 3A District 16 quarterfinals and got off to a rocky start. Down by 14 at the half, the ’Canes regained their composure and began to narrow the gap. Still down by 10 in quarter four, and with Killian holding the ball to maintain their lead, Coral Shores knew they had to make something happen. Their intentional fouls, committed in hopes of regaining possession, did not play out, as the Cougars sank eight foul shots in succession to seal the Hurricanes’ fate.
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a junior, hustled for 10 rebounds and three steals plus a pair of points. Despite the team’s drive, the Cobras came out on top by a single point. The heartbreaking 51-50 loss left the Conchs 9-12 on the season.
Junior Donovan Thiery scored 38 points in the game, many at pivotal moments for the team. Senior Ayden Lane added 14 in his final hardwood appearance as a Hurricane. Coral Shores finished with a 4-17 record after the 74-64 loss to Killian. Key West knew it would be a battle heading into the District 4A quarterfinals against the Cobras of South Miami High. Without their leading scorer, the Conchs would need all hands on deck if they had any hope to advance. The seniors left it all on the court, with David Aviles scoring 21 points to lead the charge. Classmate Tramane Scott scored 10 of his own and pulled down an incredible 20 rebounds. The freshmen lent a hand in a collective effort to keep their season alive. Tyrese Scott stepped up and sank eight for the Conchs and Judson Snider added five. Leo Batista,
Meanwhile, the Fins made the long trip to Moore Haven for the Rural Class District 8 tournament. Up first for Marathon was a quarterfinal matchup against the Gators of Glades Day School on Feb. 3. The Fins dispatched the Gators 56-46 in their first playoff win in their new district classification. In all, 10 Fins saw action in the quarterfinals, with Jack Chapman leading the way, scoring 17. Carlos Lezcano added 10 while Daeshawn Holmes scored eight with nine rebounds and six blocks. Briggs Roberts added seven to his stats to help seal the win.
Two nights later, Marathon faced the Moore Haven Terriers in the semifinals. Holmes added yet another double-double to his stats, scoring 11 and pulling down 14 rebounds. Roberts added nine and Lezcano eight, but Marathon faced an uphill battle against the district favorites who ended their season at Moore Haven, one game shy of the district championships. Despite the 5438 loss, coach Jim Murphy found a silver lining.
“We were able to play or see every team in our district and now know what we have to do to win the championship in the years to come,” he said.
Clockwise from top left: Coral Shores’ Ayden Lane and Donovan Thiery, Key West’s David Aviles and Marathon’s Briggs Roberts.
Photos by Barry Gaukel, Maicey Malgrat and Rachel Rusch.
The Key West Lady Conchs, including medalists Sunisa Kuhn, Emily Nolasco and Yarnesie Corrales, take a team photo after the Lady Eagle IBT tournament in Lakeland. CONTRIBUTED
WRESTLING SEASON WINDS DOWN
Corrales wins at Ippolito
Key West and Coral Shores traveled to Brandon for the annual Tony Ippolito Memorial Wrestling Tournament on Feb. 7 and 8. The Conchs placed 10th overall out of over 40 teams. Two athletes placed in the event, which hosted over 400 contenders.
Alfredo Corrales took home the bracket, winning first place in the 175-pound class. Teammate Abram Canet finished sixth at 132. Coral Shores did not have any athletes make the final six, but Costa Tuttle (106) and Finn McDonough (157) each won four of their six matches, gaining more experience in the final days of the regular season. The postseason for both teams begins Feb. 20 at the FSHAA District 16 1A finals, held in Tavernier this year.
While the boys battled it out in Brandon, the Lady Conchs were 30 miles away at the Lady Eagle IBT tournament in Lakeland on Feb. 8. Three Key West athletes brought home medals from the event. Sunisa Kuhn was the second-place winner at 157 pounds while Emily Nolasco (102) and Yarnesie Corrales (172) each placed third. Feb. 8 was the final day of regular-season competition for girls wrestling in Florida; districts for Key West’s girls is at Miami Coral Park Feb. 13.
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BATTER UP
Conchs, Fins test the waters in preseason action; now it counts
With the regular season on the baseball diamond just days away, the Marathon Dolphins and Key West Conchs elected to play preseason games to test their skills.
Key West, known for scheduling the most challenging opponents they can find, did not break tradition last week, playing a series of two games against 7A Jupiter, ranked No. 25 in the entire state. Given the results of the games, the Conchs’ ranking of 127 by the FHSAA is likely underrated.
On Feb. 7, Jupiter got off to an early lead, scoring three runs in the second inning. The Conchs held their composure and bided their time until inning four when they made a comeback, evening the score. A disastrous fifth inning allowed the Warriors to open the flood gates and pour on five runs, a seemingly impossible lead so late in the game, but the everfocused Conchs battled back, scoring three in the sixth. Trailing by two in the final inning, Key West managed to put one man on base, but a fresh Warrior pitcher sealed their fate, ending the game 8-6 in favor of Jupiter. Sam Holland singled and doubled in the loss while Roman Garcia doubled. Auggy Davila, Caden Pichardo and Kade Maltz each singled for Key West. Jackie Niles batted two in off a hard groundout. Vinnie Moline got the start at pitcher in a game in which four Conchs got work on the mound.
The following night, the Conchs gave Christian Koppal the start, the first of five Conchs to see action on the mound. The Warriors scored two in inning one off a hit, an error and a wild pitch, but Koppal was unrattled and kept Jupiter scoreless for the final two of his three innings. Key West managed to get on base but left men stranded in innings one through three, then took advantage of a fatigued Warrior pitcher in inning four. Three singles, a hit batter and a walk-a-thon later, Key West was up 7-2.
In inning five, it was Jupiter’s turn to pour on runs. Four hits, three walks and a sacrifice fly tied things up before the Conchs had a chance to bat. Key West added a pair of runs, which Jupiter immediately negated with two of their own in inning six. Key West loaded first and second but couldn’t get their base runners home, putting the teams at nine apiece in inning seven. A Jupiter double and hit batter gave the Warriors hope, but they too left their scoring potential stranded. In the bottom of the seventh, freshman Kade Maltz stepped into the batter’s box and watched one strike go by. He sent pitch number two on a line-drive ride to center field, tripling and eventually scoring the winning run off a Jupiter error. Auggy Davila was credited with the win for Key West after a scoreless inning on the mound. Holland and Maltz had a pair of hits each while Pichardo, Niles and Xavier Perez had one each.
Marathon hosted the Knights of Highlands Christian for their preseason rival. The Knights traveled from Pompano Beach and stayed the night, playing the Fins Feb. 7 and then again the following morning. In game number one, Marathon got on the board first with a first-inning single from Jack Chapman, who reached home via a Gavin Leal double. The Knights scored one in the top of the second to tie things up, but that would be the only score they saw for the remainder of the shortened game. Marathon scored one of their own in inning two and held the one-run lead until inning four when the Fins found a chink in the Knights’ armor.
A pair of hit batters made seventh-grader Reef Rella’s monster triple all the worse for Highlands, and it didn’t get better for them after that. A walked batter plus Rella put two men on when Dylan Williams hit a hard ground ball to the corner of right field, scoring three on an inside-the-park homer. Three more walks and a pair of doubles, a second from Leal and one from Jason Stubblefield, gave Marathon 10 runs. Highlands Christian never recovered, giving the Dolphins the win in six and a half innings. Senior Mason Thornton got the start
pitching. Thornton lasted three innings, giving up one run and striking out four. Leal and Stubblefield had two hits each, with one hit apiece coming from Leo Mendez, Chapman, Williams and Rella.
The following night was more of the same for both teams. This time, Gabe Leal got the start. Leal spanned three innings, striking out and walking two each, and giving up no runs and no hits for the win. The Fins scored two in the first and one in the third, then enjoyed a 10-run fourth, which included two hit batters, four walks, five hits, an error and a fielder’s choice, to beat the Knights 13-2. Leal had a pair of singles. Chapman and Thornton each singled with four RBIs apiece. Stubblefield and Cameron Globe also registered hits in the mercyrule win.
Coral Shores is saving its debut for the regular season, which officially began Feb. 10 and runs through Apr. 11 with districts beginning Apr. 14. Key West competes in the 4A classification, while Coral Shores is 2A. Marathon baseball, like many of their athletic teams, is now classified as 1A Rural.
Far left: Key West’s JC Gormley loads up for a pitch.
Left: Roman Garcia calls out the play.
Above: The Marathon Dolphins square off against the Highlands Christian Knights in a back-to-back series on Feb. 7 and 8.
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CROSSED THEIR Ts
Boys lacrosse teams put finishing touches on their games in preseason
Coral Shores hosted a series of preseason lacrosse scrimmages to help work out the final details prior to the opening of official play. And though statistics were not taken and the games do not officially count, ’Canes coach Chris Carrow was pleased with his team’s play.
“We played Palmetto tough,” he said.
Miami Palmetto, one of the top teams in South Florida and in a classification larger than Coral Shores, struggled against a scrappy Hurricane defense led by junior goalkeeper Brock Bynum. Bynum’s performance was outstanding against the formidable Panthers.
“We were only down 1-0 at halftime, which is an incredibly low score in lacrosse,” Carrow explained.
Offensively, senior Lucas Carballo looks to be ready to begin his final campaign as a Hurricane. Carballo scored multiple goals against Key West in a separate scrimmage. Coral Shores lost to Palmetto 5-1, holding their own against the perennial powerhouse until a series of injuries defeated their spirits. They fared better against Key West, winning 7-3.
Key West and Coral Shores both participate in FHSAA’s 1A District 16 in boys and girls lacrosse, making the intra-Keys matchups between the schools all the more exciting. The regular season for lacrosse officially opened Feb. 10 and runs through April 5. Districts begin April 9. Coral Shores and Key West face off for real March 5 in Key West, then again on the 26th in Tavernier.
Key West and Coral Shores do battle in a preseason matchup on Feb. 7. The Hurricanes prevailed 7-3. RACHEL RUSCH/Keys Weekly
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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: Mobile Beachfront Concessions at Higgs Beach, Key West, 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 the County’s electronic bidding platform at https://monroecounty-fl. bonfirehub.com OR www. monroecounty-fl.gov/ BonfireBids. The Public Record is available upon request.
Monroe County Purchasing Department receives bids via the Bonfire electronic bidding platform. Please do not email, mail or attempt to deliver in person any sealed bids. Emailed/mailed/physically delivered bids/proposals/ responses WILL NOT be accepted.
The Monroe County Purchasing Department hereby directs that bids be submitted via the Bonfire electronic bidding platform at https://monroecounty-fl. bonfirehub.com, no later than 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 13, 2025. There is no cost to the bidder to use the Bonfire platform. Please do not submit your confidential financial information as part of your proposal. There are separate uploads for each set of documents, including confidential financial information. All proposals will be made public on the platform after an intended decision or 30 days, whichever is earlier, unless the bids/ proposals are rejected in accordance with F.S. 119.071. If your proposal document includes financial information, that information will not be considered confidential and will be available and viewable to the public in accordance
with public records law. In the event of a discrepancy between the bid amount on the Proposal Form and the bid amount entered in Bonfire, the bid amount listed in the “Proposal Form” provided by Monroe County in the RFP is the amount that will be utilized by the County when considering the bid proposal.
The County reserves the right to waive any proposal/bid irregularity.
The bid opening for this solicitation will be held virtually, via the internet, at 3:00 P.M., on Thursday, March 13, 2025. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 25-CP-30-M
DIVISION: MIDDLE KEYS
IN RE: ESTATE OF HAROLD W. BROWN, JR., Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Harold W. Brown, Jr., deceased, whose date of death was December 26, 2024, 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.
The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228,
Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is: February 13, 2025.
Personal Representative: JoAnn B. Brown 1500 Eastward Ho Lane Marathon, Florida 33050
Attorney for Personal Representative: Richard E. Warner
Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134
RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A. 12221 Overseas Highway MARATHON, FL 33050
Telephone: (305) 743-6022
Fax: (305) 743-6216
E-mail: richard@rewarnerlaw. com
Secondary E-Mail: pamela2@ rewarnerlaw.com
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February 13 & 20, 2025
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I N THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO.: 24-CP-579-K IN RE: ESTATE OF DESIREE DEE DIVINE Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Desiree Dee Divine, deceased, whose date of death was October 11, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must 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.
The personal representative
LEGAL NOTICES
has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is: February 13, 2025.
Personal Representative: Joan R. Regan 3814 Joyce Road Big Pine Key, Florida 33040
Attorney for Personal Representative: Gregory D. Davila, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 886998
Law Office of Gregory D. Davila, P.A. 1111 12th Street, Suite 411 Key West, Florida 33040 Telephone: (305) 293-8554
Fax: (305) 294-9913
E-Mail: E-Filing@ keywestlawoffice.com
Secondary E-Mail: gdavila@ keywestlawoffice.com
Publish: February 13 & 20, 2025
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
UPPER KEYS PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO.: 25-CP-000039-P IN RE: ESTATE OF ROBERT D. KARROW, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of ROBERT D. KARROW, deceased, whose date of death was April 3, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88770 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is: February 6, 2025. Personal Representative: CHERI KARROW 3522 135th Ave NW Andover, MN 55304
Attorney for Personal Representative: VICTORIA MIRANDA, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 1015363 HERSHOFF, LUPINO & YAGEL, LLP 88539 Overseas Highway Tavernier, FL 33070
E-Mail: VMiranda@HLYlaw.
com Publish: February 6 & 13, 2025
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2025-CP-22-P
DIVISION: PROBATE IN RE: ESTATE OF DAVID LEON JONES Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of DAVID LEON JONES, deceased, whose date of death was November 7, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88770 Overseas Highway, Suite 2, Plantation Key, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME 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: February 6, 2025.
Personal Representative: AMY L. BRUGGEMAN 17 SE Marlin Ave. Key Largo,FL 33037
Attorney for Personal Representative: URBAN J. W. PATTERSON, ESQ. Email: ujwplaw@gmail.com
Secondary Email: ujwplawfirm@yahoo.com
Florida Bar No. 382035
Urban J. W. Patterson, P.A. P.O. Box 783 Islamorada, Florida 33036 Telephone: 305-664-5065
Publish: February 6 & 13, 2025
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2024-DR-914-K DIVISION: FAMILY TOMAS ZINDULKA, Petitioner, and WARD LEROY HAFNER, Respondent. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
(NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: WARD LEROY HAFNER
Respondent LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 3806 CINDY AVENUE KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040 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 the Petitioner, TOMAS ZINDULKA, through his counsel of record Samuel J. Kaufman, Esq., The Law Offices of Samuel J. Kaufman, P.A., whose address is 3130 Northside Drive, Key West, Florida 33040 on or before March 13, 2025, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at the following address: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040, before service on the Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: NONE Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at 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 Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) 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: February 6, 2025 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Destiny Johnson Deputy Clerk Publish: February 13, 20 & 27 and March 6, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION CASE NO.: 24-CA-000958-K CANDANCE ILENE VALLADARES
Individually Plaintiff, vs. Equity Link, INC.
A California Incorporated Company NuView IRA, Inc. f/k/a/ Entrust Administration Services, Inc. A Florida Profit Corporation Warren Lloyd Holtzman IRA, MINDY SILVERSTEIN, Individually JOSE MIRANDA, Individually Defendants _____________/ NOTICE OF ACTION FOR PUBLICATION To: MINDY SILVERSTEIN
Last known address: 16 Spring Street, Pleasantville, New York, 10570-2713 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to Quiet Title and to remove the cloud from title of the real property described as: PART OF LOT 51 ACCORDING TO MCDONALD’S SURVEY OF PART OF STOCK ISLAND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 55 OF MONROE COUNTY PUBLIC RECORDS AND IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: FROM
• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES •
AVENUE A DISTANCE OF 250 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND NORTHERLY A DISTANCE OF 200 FEET TO A POINT; WHICH POINT IS THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE NORTHERLY ALONG THE PROLONGATION OF THE PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED COURSE A DISTANCE OF 70 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND WESTERLY A DISTANCE OF 125 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND SOUTHERLY A DISTANCE OF 70 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES
EASTERLY A DISTANCE OF 125 FEET BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA with a physical address of: 6430 Sunshine Street, Key West, FL 33040. Folio Number: 00126510-000000 has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it, on Eric J. Sanchez PA, Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 4960 SW 72nd Avenue, Suite 206, Miami, FL 33155, (786) 408-9681 on or before March 3, 2025, a date which is within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice in The Keys Weekly and file the original with the Clerk of this Court at Freeman Justice Center, 302 Fleming Street., Key West, FL 33040, either before service on Plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default and judgment will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
Dated: January 27, 2025 KEVIN MADOK, CPA, Clerk CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk
Publish: January 30, February 6, 13 & 20, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No. 2024-CA-000841-K HEATHER STAPLES, Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/ OR BENEFICIARIES OF CATHERINE KNOWLES; and the UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR BENEFICIARIES OF ROBERT KNOWLES JR.; and the UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/ OR BENEFICIARIES OF MINNIE JUNE KNOWLES; and the UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR BENEFICIARIES OF BERNARD “BERNIE” STAPLES, Defendants. ________________/ NOTICE OF ACTION BY PUBLICATION TO THE FOLLOWING DEFENDANTS WHOSE RESIDENCES ARE UNKNOWN: CATHERINE KNOWLES, DECEASED, THE ESTATE OF CATHERINE KNOWLES, DECEASED AND ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES OR OTHER CLAIMANTS BY AND THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST, SAID DEFENDANT ROBERT KNOWLES JR., DECEASED, THE ESTATE OF ROBERT KNOWLES JR., DECEASED AND ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES OR OTHER CLAIMANTS BY AND THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST, SAID DEFENDANT
MINNIE JUNE KNOWLES, DECEASED, THE ESTATE OF MINNIE JUNE KNOWLES, DECEASED AND ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS,
CREDITORS, TRUSTEES OR OTHER CLAIMANTS BY AND THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST, SAID DEFENDANT BERNARD “BERNIE” STAPLES, DECEASED, THE ESTATE OF BERNARD “BERNIE” STAPLES, DECEASED AND ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES OR OTHER CLAIMANTS BY AND THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST, SAID DEFENDANT
The above named Defendants are believed to be dead and, if dead, the unknown spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees, assignees, lienors, creditors, trustees, or other claimants, by, through, under or against said Defendants and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property described below.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED of the institution of the abovestyled quiet title proceedings by the Plaintiff, HEATHER STAPLES, upon the filing of a complaint to quiet title for other relief relative to the following described property: On the Island of Key West and known as W.A. Whitehead's map of the City and Island of Key West, delineated on February 1829, as Tract (3), better described on a diagram of Part of Tract Three, which diagram is duly recorded in Deed Book "N", Page 554, of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, as subdivision Eight; Commencing at a point on William's Alley distant from the corner of Olivia Street and said Alley, Eight-two (82) feet and six (6) inches and running thence along said Alley in a Southeasterly direction Fortyone (41) feet and three (3) inches; thence at right angles in a Southwesterly direction Eighty-nine (89) feet and four (4) inches; thence at right angles in a Northwesterly direction Forty-one (41) feet and three (3) inches; thence at right angles in a Northeasterly direction Eighty-nine (89) feet and four (4)inches to the place of beginning.
AND you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to the complaint, upon DAVID BERMAN, ESQ., 1331 N Mills Ave., Orlando, FL 32803, attorney for the Plaintiff, on or before thirty (30) days from the first day of publication herein and file the original with the Clerk of the abovestyled 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.
DATED on 01/24/2025.
Kevin Madok
As Clerk of the Court
By: Marissa Lockwood
As Deputy Clerk
Publish: January 30 and February 6, 13 & 20, 2025
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AUTOS WANTED
AUTOS ALL YEARS! Junk or Used Cars, Vans, Trucks. Runs or Not.$CASH 305-332-0483
AUTOS FOR SALE
PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD FOR ONLY $25/ WEEK FOR UP TO 5 LINES OF COPY. CALL 305-743-0844 TODAY!
ONLY 3,450 MILES!! FOR SALE: Mustang GT 2018. Standard Transmission, Black on Black, Excellent Condition Located in Marathon. $40,000. Call 305-942-6434
BOATS FOR SALE
2000 21' Hydra Sport Center Console w/200hp Johnson, trailer, cover, potty, jackets +. Located in Big Pine. Runs well. $7,400. 919-621-0544
GREAT DEAL: Key Largo 21' Deep V Center Console w/trailer. New 150hp motor & electronics. Ready to fish. PRICE REDUCED TO $20,000. Located in Marathon. 201-696-8906
EMPLOYMENT
ALL KEYS GUTTER HIRING INSTALLERS $25/$35hrMajor Holidays Off - Benefits - Tavernier. Apply: call or text Jay 305-587-1581
Night Monitor – FREE Private Room in exchange for overnight availability at our Assisted Living Facility. 5 nights on, 5 nights off 10pm-8am plus weekly stipend, Drug & background screen required. www.westcare. com/join-our-team/
The SS Wreck & Galley Grill (mile marker 59) is looking for Bartenders and Servers, full or part time. Self-motivated, experience very helpful, quick learner, and team player. Salary includes 401k match up to 6%. Please call Nicole at 305433-0515 or email nicole@ themoongroupfl.com.
Specialty Hardware of Marathon is looking for a full time person, hardware knowledge a must. Apply in person at 10730 Overseas Hwy Marathon. 305-743-3382
Receptionist for law firm in Marathon. Computer and writing skills. Call or email 305743-9428 or service@ floridakeyslaw.com.
Marathon Yacht Club is hiring a part-time line cook. Private club, friendly atmosphere. Flexible lunch/dinner shifts available Tuesday – Sunday. Must provide photo ID, social security card or passport, and checking account. Call 305743-6739 to schedule an interview or email office@ marathonyachtclub.com.
Marathon Yacht Club is hiring part-time servers and bartenders. Private club, friendly atmosphere, guaranteed gratuities. Flexible lunch/dinner shifts available Tuesday – Sunday. Must provide photo ID, social security card or passport, and checking account. Call 305743-6739 to schedule an interview or email office@ marathonyachtclub.com.
Serve/Bartend on the ocean! The Cabana Club, an ocean front private swim club is seeking a customer service-oriented Server/Bartender. Serve on pool deck, beach and/ or bar lounge. Open year round, 9:30am7pm daily. Full time/ Part time. Small friendly staff. Above average hourly wage plus tips. Apply in person at 425 E. Ocean Dr. Key Colony Beach or call 404-2193359 and ask for Dave.
The Housing Authority of the City of Key West now hiring the following positions: Resident Care Supervisor with min. 3 yrs. experience of an LPN, CarpenterFT-KeyWest, Housing Manager- FT-Marathon, Housing Assistant FTKey West Maintenance Mechanic (Maintenance Worker. To apply, please contact Human Resources at: martinezm@kwha.org or 305-296-5621. Applications are available at the Administrative Office located at 1400 Kennedy Dr., Key West, FL 33040 or online at www. kwha.org - EOE & Drug Free Work Place. This opportunity is covered under Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968
PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD FOR ONLY $25/WEEK FOR UP TO 5 LINES OF COPY. CALL 305-743-0844 TODAY
HOBBIES/COLLECT. PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive Watches and Pilot Watches. Old Model Military Clocks & Watches. Call 305-743-4578
HOUSING FOR RENT
2-3BR/2BA Beautiful home for year-round rental on Duck Key. Furnished, full size W/D, stainless steel appliances & granite countertops. Gorgeous pool with built-in bar stools, waterfall & Jacuzzi, 1 car garage, and covered porch for outdoor dining w/ views of the canal. $3,400/ month. Avail. May 1st. Address: 243 W. Seaview Dr, Duck Key, MM 61. Text/ call 774-263-8759 Email: dongamache@comast.net RENTED IN ONE MONTH!!
2 BR / 1 BA unfurnished apartment for rent in Key Largo. $1,500/month includes utilities. F/L/S Text: 786-559-5494 Email: apmz57@yahoo.com RENTED IN ONE MONTH!!
PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD FOR ONLY $25/ WEEK FOR UP TO 5 LINES OF COPY. CALL 305-743-0844 TODAY!
VACATION RENTAL
Key West House For Rent - 28 day minimum. Recently renovated. 2 Units: 3BR/3BA or 2BR/2.5BA. 1 block to Schooner Wharf @ Historic Seaport. Starting $214/night. Sweet CarolineSeaport.com
WE ARE HIRING!
IN
HOME SUPPORT LIVE-IN CARETAKER (FT) – Key West
Seeking a full-time, live-in, In-Home Support Coach/Trainer to provide companionship and assist clients with training/support. HSD/GED & 1 yr. exp in a related field. 1 year of college can substitute for experience. Must be able to use a tablet for documentation purposes. The shift for this job is split shift with hours in the morning and the evening. We can be flexible on the hours but must be available to work both days and evenings as needed. *
DIRECT CARE STAFF – NIGHTS/WEEKENDS - GROUP HOMES 24/7 (FT)
This position is available at our Windsor Group Home. Providing direct-care services and support to our clients in their home. Must be willing to work flexible shifts including days, overnights on Thursday. Requires a minimum of high school completion or GED and 1 year of experience with care giving or 30 hours or college coursework. *
SUPPORTED LIVING COACH (FT)
Responsibilities include management of developmentally disabled clients in independent living environments, management of office and in-home support staff. Must be available for some evenings and weekends. Bachelor’s degree in related field or experience working with developmentally disabled clients in lieu of degree. Must have a valid FL driver’s license. Salary commensurate with experience.
GROUP HOME MANAGER – (FT) – Key West
FT administrative, salaried position. Responsible for operations of Group Homes in accordance with State and Fed regulations. Oversight of staff and clients. Bachelor’s degree and Florida DL w/clean driving record req. At least 2 yrs of mgmt and admin experience req, and direct or comparable experience w/same or similar population preferred. Computer skills: moderate to advanced.
*ALSO REQUIRED FOR ALL POSTIONS
Fluent in English language, speaking and writing, proficiency is a must. Level 2 background screening and valid Florida driver’s license. EOE
Come join our family! Apply at the MARC office, 1401 Seminary St., Key West. Or online at www.marchouse.org. For more information, please contact hr@marchouse.org Phone: 305-294-9526 *32
FULL-TIME POSITION
PUBLIC WORKS FOREMAN
The City of Key Colony Beach is seeking a full-time Public Works Foreman. The Foreman position is hands-on and works alongside the Public Works crew while assisting the Public Works Department Head in accomplishing department objectives and goals. The foreman is responsible for overseeing and working with a crew of three workers within the Public Works Department, coordinating daily operations, assigning tasks, and ensuring the safe and efficient maintenance and repair of public infrastructure such as roads, right of ways, stormwater systems, parks and facilities.
Salary: $75,000 to $85,000 DOQ
Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays, and the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Application forms can be found at www.keycolonybeach.net; see “I WANT TO” then “APPLY FOR A JOB.”
Equal Opportunity Employer
Submit resume and application by mail or in-person to: City of Key Colony Beach
Attn.: Michael Guarino
P.O. Box 510141
Key Colony Beach, FL 33051
Or email Michael.guarino@keycolonybeach.net
DUI FRONT DESK CLERK & EVALUATOR/INSTRUCTOR
The Advocate Program DUI school is hiring for part time positions.
Front desk: 3 days a week, high school diploma required. DUI instructors and evaluators: 2 days a week, Bachelors or Masters degree in substance abuse eld required.
Of ce located in Marathon. Contact Marcia at 305-704-0117.
THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc. IS HIRING!
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Behavioral Health Counselor (Children)
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Case Manager (Adult PT, Child FT)
Behavioral Health Therapist (Children)
Behavioral Health Counselor (Children)
MARATHON Care Coordinator (PT) Driver – PT (CDL not required)
RN/Licensed Practical Nurse (FT/PT) Advocate (PT)
*Behavioral Health Technicians – 3 shifts (FT/PT)
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*Night Monitor (Assisted Living - Free Housing)
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