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THE SCOREBOARD

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Coral Shores Volleyball Silver Palms 9/23 W, 3-2

Marathon Volleyball Posnack 9/23 L, 3-1

Basilica Volleyball Spanish River 9/27 L, 2-0

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THIS WEEK IN KEYS SPORTS

OCT. 3

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

She did a tremendous job spreading the ball around and ultimately getting it to the right spot for kills.”

– Hurricanes coach Jarrrod Mandozzi

In Coral Shores’ victory against Somerset Silver Palms, junior setter Shelby Lynn was integral in the team’s win. Lynn’s precision and game savvy gave the ‘Canes the edge last week, as she distributed the ball exactly where it needed to be for a match that gave Coral Shores their ninth straight victory.

“It was a pretty special match for her,” said head coach Jarrod Mandozzi, who praised Lynn’s ingenious play. “In one of the tight sets that we won by two, I think she had three or four straight sets to Niveah Howard and Celene (Walker) to really get us going. Then everyone thought she was going back to Niveah for her third straight kill and she dumped the ball over.”

That point gave the ‘Canes the lead in the set and ultimately led to a team victory. Lynn had 8 digs and an incredible 19 assists in the match. For her athleticism, unselfish play and quick thinking on the court, Shelby Lynn is the Keys Weekly Athlete of the Week

THIS WEEK Shelby

Junior, Coral Shores Volleyball

Photo by DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly

This Friday, the Marathon Dolphins will make the trip north to take on the Coral Shores Hurricanes in the 55th annual Battle of the Keys. See page 10. Clockwise from top: Marathon’s Eddie Garcia, Coral Shores’ Yemcel Moreno and AJ Putetti, Marathon’s Shamar Wright.

Photos by Barry Gaukel and Doug Finger.

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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STORM CREATES MINOR HAVOC FOR SPORTS Hurricane Helene impacts athletics despite

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Fall sports in Florida are particularly vulnerable to the elements, beginning with late summer practices sanctioned by heat guidelines and culminating with hurricane season. It was the latter which impacted sports county-wide last week. Hurricane Helene’s outer bands whipped across the Keys, forcing a one-day school closure and numerous events to be postponed or canceled entirely.

Key West and Coral Shores will need to wait an extra week and a half to find out who the county volleyball champs will be this year; their Sept. 26 match was canceled with the school closure. Practices were a no-go for Keys teams, and a rainy week prior forced some creative solutions from coaches.

Golfers took the week off from competition and found little time to practice on swampy courses. Marathon’s Florida Keys Country Club was closed for the better part of the week, and at press time, a Sept. 30 match was in jeopardy if the course could not shed its unintended water hazards.

Cross country teams were set to toe the line for the Conch Crawl 5K at the Key West Country Club on Sept. 28, but the course conditions forced the event to be pushed back one week. And with streets flooded in areas and grassy patches looking more like rice paddies, runners had to change their routes and still finished training runs with soaking feet.

Marathon’s home football game Sept. 27 was less than ideal for players, spectators and homecoming candidates alike. A downpour began in the second quarter and let up just after the final whistle blew, soaking all in attendance. Key West was forced to play on Saturday, Sept. 28 rather than the 26th. The Conchs were set to travel to Miami for their game against St. Brendan School the day the storm impacted the area the worst.

With districts fast approaching, the storm could not have come at a worse time for coaches and athletes hoping to make the most of the postseason, yet anyone who has been a resident of Monroe County for a direct hit cannot help but feel relief. After all, a few schedule changes and missed games is very little in comparison to what the victims of Helene’s full wrath are experiencing.

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Though Hurricane Helene largely spared the Keys, effects of the storm forced a quiet week for school and sporting events. WIKIPEDIA/Contributed

JIM McCARTHY

KEY LARGO FOOTBALL ENTERS YEAR 2

Middle school fought hard against Miami opponents

The Key Largo Tornados middle school football program entered season two with a pair of home games against skilled Miami opponents. On Sept. 12, the Tornados welcomed the Westminster Warriors at the Coral Shores High School field. Led by sixth-grader Mako Savage at quarterback, the Tornados battled tough in a loss. The Tornados returned to the field against Florida Christian on Sept. 25 at the Coral Shores field. The teams exchanged leads with big plays from both sides, including a touchdown run and a fumble recovery and return by Charles Royal, as well as kickoff return for a touchdown by Dylan Perez Brenes. The game went into overtime with the Patriots edging out the victory in rainy conditions. The Tornados entered week three play against True North on Oct. 2 before visiting Marathon on Friday, Oct. 11. The Tornados, which include players from the various Upper Keys schools, are coached by Raymond Turner, Sean Savage and Ryan Raschein.

1. The Key Largo Tornados take the field.

2. Tornados quarterback Mako Savage throws a pass during the opening game against Westminster Christian.

3. Running back Charles Royal attempts a stiff arm on defenders.

4. Tornados defenders try to bring down the Warriors’ quarterback.

5. Center Chase Groh.

6. Wide receiver Brayden Turner (1) goes up for the catch.

7. Dylan Perez Brenes (26) disrupts a pass play.

Photos by DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly.

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LADY ‘CANES’ PERFECT SEASON INTACT

Hurricane Helene cancels Key West/Coral Shores showdown

The weather was not cooperative last week, with many athletic events postponed or canceled state-wide. A much-anticipated volleyball match between Coral Shores and Key West fell victim to the storm, and rescheduling does not look good as the start of playoffs looms just over a week out.

The Hurricanes made the most of their single match last week, when they hosted district rival Somerset Silver Palms on Sept. 23. It took the ‘Canes five sets to defeat the Stallions for their ninth win of the season, maintaining their unblemished record and giving Coral Shores some breathing room in the district seedings. Later this month, the 3A District 16 ‘Canes will make their postseason debut. The higher their ranking, the longer they will delay the inevitable matches against perennial powerhouses Gulliver and Ransom, and the better their odds at an at-large bid to regionals should they fail to pull off a dark horse-style upset in the district. But that’s getting ahead of things.

A more pressing concern was the win over the Stallions, which coach Jarrod Mandozzi and his Hurricanes accomplished despite not playing their best ball this season.

“I told the girls that good teams find ways to win these games. We weren’t at our best with execution tonight, and a lesser team would not have found a way to win this one, which is a real testament to the heart of this team. I’m just really proud of our resiliency,” he said.

It was clear from the start that the Lady ‘Canes had their work cut out for them, as the two teams battled back and forth, with the Stallions coming from behind to take the first set, 25-23. The Lady ‘Canes came back strong in the second set, taking it 25-20 to even things up in another back-and-forth contest. After the two teams swapped leads a number of times early, the Hurricanes found themselves down 16-11 in the third set before pulling it closer, ultimately winning 28-26 in a battle of wills. Set four belonged to the Stallions, putting it all on the line in set five. Coral Shores gave Somerset no hope in that one, easily defeating the Stallions 15-4 to seal the win and remain undefeated.

Part of the success of this year’s Hurricane squad has been their tenacity. “We had a couple of great hustle plays there that stood out,” said Mandozzi. “Celene Walker dove to keep a ball alive, and after a little rally with a lot of hustle, Ivy Tiedemann caught them off guard with a beautiful dump kill right over their blockers.” Walker finished the night with 14 kills, 20 digs and 3 blocks. Tiedemann had a dozen assists and 7 digs and served up sorrow to the Stallions with 3 aces and a 2.5 service rating.

Abbie Bergeron matched Tiedemann at the baseline and Lily Hitchcock added a pair of aces for a 2.32 service rating. The Hurricanes’ ability to serve with both force and accuracy has made them a tough team to beat, and their explosiveness at the hitter position has made them unstoppable. In addition to Walker’s kills, Hitchcock and Niveah Howard added 9 each.

Just three matches remain in the regular season for Coral Shores, and they have a shot at keeping their record impeccable. They faced Marathon Oct. 2, then Somerset South Homestead the following night, both of which the ‘Canes have beaten earlier this season. Their final regular season match is Oct. 7 at Key West, when their possible undefeated season is on the line along with their Queens of the Keys status. Both the Conchs and ‘Canes have beaten all their remaining Keys opponents this season, and with their earlier match spoiled by the weather, it all comes down to this one.

Marathon played David Posnack Jewish Day School on Sept. 23, hosting the Rams for their second matchup of the season. Marathon lost, but kept it close the entire match, winning set three and losing sets two and four by just 2 points. The Lady Fins will be busy playing five matches in 11 days before their regular season closes out. They will then travel to Moore Haven Oct. 18 for their district tournament. This season is the first in which the Fins are part of the FHSAA Region 4 District 8 Rural classification.

Basilica School traveled a few counties north for the Palm Beach Classic Varsity Tournament Sept. 27 and 28. The Mariners lost to Spanish River on Sept. 27. The following day, they picked up win number six of the season against Berean Christian, then lost to Oxbridge Academy. Basilica School will play their final home game of their inaugural season against Key West Oct. 4 and close out their season Oct. 10 at Marathon.

Key West got in four matches despite the rough weather last week; they traveled to Florida Christian for a tournament against some of the best competition in South Florida. The Lady Conchs lost two on Sept. 27 when they played Sagemont and Miami Palmetto. They picked up some steam the following day, winning a set against Reagan but losing the match, then winning against TERRA Environmental School. Coach Kim Butler found a lot to be encouraged by at the tourney, particularly with her team’s serving. Molly McKnight’s accuracy over the course of the four matches was 92%. Gabby Garcia dialed it in at 93.8% and Reese Haggard seemingly could not miss, with 98.1% of her serves hitting their mark. McKnight was credited with 25 assists and Audrey Smith stacked up 21 kills and 5 blocks for the weekend. Key West plays their final home match of the season Oct. 7 against Coral Shores, then they complete their regular season in Boca Raton.

“We weren’t at our best with execution tonight, and a lesser team would not have found a way to win this one, which is a real testament to the heart of this team.”

— Jarrod Mandozzi, Hurricanes volleyball coach

From left: Coral Shores’ Lily Hitchcock, Abbie Bergeron and Celene Walker. DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly

Key West traveled to Miami for their first district game of the season, taking on St. Brendan School on Sept. 28. Their Sept. 26 game was rescheduled due to inclement weather, and a referee shortage due to numerous games being rescheduled forced the Conchs to play in the hottest part of the day, with kickoff at 3:30 p.m.

“According to the sensors, we were playing in 120 degree heat,” said head coach Johnny Hughes, whose Conchs bested the Sabres 35-14. “When (Jaden) Fox goes down with cramps, you know it’s hot.”

Fox battled through the extreme temperatures to rack up 197 yards and 3 touchdowns. Walson Morin had a short TD run and freshman Chase Gardner caught a pass for his first varsity touchdown. “We wore them down,” said Hughes, whose Conchs were not the only ones feeling the afternoon heat.

KEYS TEAMS 2 FOR 3 IN WEEK 6

Putetti reaches 1,000 yards in ’Canes’ first loss

The Sabres’ only scores of the game came off a kickoff return and in the final minutes of play when Key West’s starters were on the bench after another impressive defensive showing. The Conchs’ defense has played particularly well this season and will need to continue doing so if they want to make it past round one of districts. FHSAA’s 3A District 16 is home to Miami Northwestern and Jackson, two historically tough South Florida teams.

The win gives the Fighting Conchs a 4-2 record as they head into a Week 7 home matchup against the Cougars of Killian, a team Key West has not played since 2021. The following week the Conchs will have perhaps their greatest test of the season when they play Northwestern at Tommy Roberts Memorial Stadium for a battle for the top seed in the district.

Marathon’s homecoming theme this year was Disney, and the Fins enjoyed a bit of Disney magic on Sept. 27, capturing their third straight victory. Marathon got out to a quick lead against Somerset South Homestead, dominating on both sides of the ball for a 21-7 first quarter lead. A purple sunset radiating across the sky added yet another touch of magic, but dark gray quickly blotted out the vibrancy as the barometer dropped. Then the rains came, and they did not let up until the Hurricanes were on their way back to Homestead nursing a 42-20 loss.

Carlos Lezcano led the scoring for the Dolphins, making his way into the endzone three times. Lezcano scored twice on offense and took a kick return to the house in a dazzling 80-yard show of athleticism. Fabbianho Louis Jeune scored twice for the Fins and added 6 extra points, and Shamar Wright reached the end zone on a run. Marathon ran for a total of 433 yards distributed across six athletes, leading to a true team victory.

Defensively, Israel Gonzalez was credited with 6 solo tackles and another 5 assists. Two were for a loss. Braulio Garcia had 3 tackles for a loss with 5 solos and 4 assists. Garcia also had one carry offensively, barreling 36 yards and setting up one of Lezcano’s TDs.

Up next for Marathon is the 55th Battle of the Keys, in which they will need another team effort if they hope to take down the Hurricanes of Coral Shores in Week 7.

The Hurricanes will not enter the Battle of the Keys

undefeated; Coral Shores fell to the Patriots of Florida Christian on Sept. 27, dropping their first contest of the season, 21-7.

“We played hard, we played well, we just came up a little short,” said head coach Ed Holly on the loss to the Patriots.

It wasn’t all doom and gloom for the ‘Canes, though. Running back A.J. Putetti hit the 1,000-yard milestone for his senior season in the game, and the team did not let up until the final buzzer.

“Yemcel played an unbelievable game at quarterback,” said Holly, “and the O-line did everything we asked them to do. They are great competitors.”

Holly praised the play of Xico Reynoso, Dennis Hernandez, Jarmoris Davis, Eddie Holly and Micah Carr, whose “lights out” play on defense helped keep the ‘Canes in the game against a team that typically puts up 40-plus points on their competitors.

The Hurricanes will have the home field advantage Oct. 4 when they face longtime rival Marathon in their 55th meeting since 1970. Kickoff is 7 p.m. at Barley Field in Tavernier. For full coverage of this storied rivalry, see page 10.

Top: The referee signals that Fab Louis Jeune has crossed the goal line in Marathon’s homecoming victory on Sept. 27.

Bottom, from left: Fab Louis Jeune (2) patiently follows his blocker Tanner Ross (5) on a first-down run.

Carlos Lezcano races toward the end zone for Marathon’s first TD of the night.

Key West linebacker Jaden Fox. Aiden Gilday brings down the Somerset South Homestead ball carrier for a loss of yardage.

by Barry Gaukel and Maicey Malgrat.

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CWHO WILL WIN 55?

’Canes,

Fins meet in Tavernier for longest-running rivalry in Keys sports

oral Shores and Marathon have faced one another across the line of scrimmage 55 times since their first meeting in 1970. Since then, the teams have played one another every year, sometimes more than once, with the exception of 2005 and 2014. The first hiatus was due to Hurricane Wilma, according to Marathon athletic director Lance Martin, who was the head coach that year. Wilma, plus a series of smaller storms, wreaked havoc on sports schedules, and the Battle of the Keys could not be played as teams had to make up district games first. In 2014, there was a torrential downpour, lightning and otherwise unplayable conditions.

For over 50 years, the teams have enjoyed a healthy rivalry, prompting both the ‘Canes and the Fins to focus their efforts for a win that means more than any other in regularseason play. Coach Ed Holly’s Hurricanes hold the slight advantage over Sean McDonald’s Dolphins; Coral Shores has won 29 of the matchups and is on a five-game winning streak in the series.

Both teams have looked forward to this game all season.

“It’s going to be a heck of a ballgame,” said Holly. “It’s always a packed house and it’s always chippy – respectful, but chippy.”

He recalled his first Battle of the Keys, when he was fresh off a bowl game with Mississippi Community College. “From the minute I got there, everyone kept asking if we were going to beat Marathon this year. I was thinking that it was just one game in a 10-game schedule. I started to understand when a guy told me his kid was 6 years old and we hadn’t beaten Marathon in his entire life.”

That was 2011, and Coral Shores won that game, breaking an eight-year dry spell to begin the ‘Canes’ own four-year, three-game streak.

McDonald’s favorite Battle of the Keys memory came six years later, when Marathon faced what seemed to be insurmountable adversity. McDonald was an assistant coach under Paul Davis at the time, and his son, Jackson, was a junior.

“It was right after Irma hit the Keys. We didn’t know if we would even have a season. Some of our guys lost their homes. A few guys never came back after they evacuated and just moved somewhere else. Marathon lost its field,” he said. “We had about three weeks of uncertainty but we prac-

Clockwise from top: Marathon’s Eddie Garcia and Tanner Ross, Coral Shores’ Eddie Holly and Yemcel Moreno.

Photos by Barry Gaukel and Doug Finger.

ticed anyway at the park. There was a little grass, but it was brown and really mostly dirt and ant piles. Our first game back was at Coral Shores. Winning was such a boost for the community. We had lost so much so that win meant a lot.”

So how will this year’s Battle of the Keys play out? This season, the ‘Canes are 5-1 while the Fins are 4-2. Against common opponents, both teams pulled off wins against Palm Glades Prep and South Homestead. Likewise, Florida Christian bested both teams. When it comes to those common opponents, the ‘Canes have put up 65 points and allowed 49. The Fins scored 102 and allowed 107, nearly half of which came from Florida Christian in their week two loss. But everybody knows that records don’t mean much when it comes to rivalry games, and neither team seems to have a clear advantage.

Coach Holly’s Hurricanes have been formidable on defense this season, allowing just over 10 points per game on average. The Hurricanes will need to be extra stingy if they hope to stop Marathon's brutal single wing offense, which has been prolific this season, scoring an average of 36 points per game.

But the Fins’ defense has struggled at times, allowing an average of 35 points per game against predominantly spread-style offenses. Holly’s Wing T offense is yet-untested against the Fins this season.

As far as Keys matchups go, the last season all three teams played to create a true King of the Keys scenario was 2010. That year, Marathon earned one of its 25 victories over Coral Shores, but Key West dominated both teams in a pair of shutout wins. This season, Marathon and Key West are not scheduled to play one another, but Coral Shores will make the 90-mile trek to the Southernmost City to play the Conchs on Nov. 1 in their final game of the season. In the Battle of the Bookends, Key West holds an 11-1 advantage over Coral Shores, with the ‘Canes’ only win coming in a 47-45 thriller in 2002. That year, then-coach Jeff Meyers managed to win against Key West and Marathon in a 7-3 season for the Hurricanes.

As far as the Conchsversus-Fins record goes, Key West is ahead 7-2 in wins against their closest neighbor. Marathon’s only wins came in ‘07 and ‘08. In their first-ever win against the Conchs, Dolphin standout Sergio Howard took the

opening kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown to set the tone of the game, which was played in Marathon that year.

McDonald was at that game. “The stands were packed,” he said. “I was on Key West’s sidelines with Jackson, who was only six at the time. It was the only place there was any space and it was intense.” McDonald, who was coaching in the Key West Junior Football League at the time, added, “I was secretly rooting for Marathon to win.”

Martin, the coach for Marathon that year, concurred. “The sidelines were 10 people deep. The balconies were full of fans,” he said, adding that the estimated attendance was over 2,000. The following season, there was plenty of talking from both teams for weeks leading up to the rematch, which was played in Key West. Fins running back AJ Freeman tore up 225 yards that night to silence the trash-talkers. The celebration following the 21-14 victory was, as coach Martin put it, one of the “wildest scenes ever” as anyone fortunate enough to have attended the contest can attest.

Rivalry season on the gridiron will kick off this Friday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. at Coral Shores.

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CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH NOTICE OF CODE AMENDMENT HEARING

“SECOND/FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2024-493” NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission of the City of Key Colony Beach, Florida, will hold the following Public Hearing to hear amendments to the City’s Code of Ordinances.

DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 17th, 2024, 9:35 AM or after the Public Hearing LOCATION: City of Key Colony Beach, Marble Hall, 600 W. Ocean Dr., Key Colony Beach. The proposed Ordinance to be heard by the City Commission is [ORDINANCE NO. 2024-493], entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, ARTICLE III – DISTRICT REGULATIONS, AMENDING FREEBOARD REQUIREMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; REPEALING ANY INCONSISTENT PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE..” The Business Impact Statement is available for review on the City of Key Colony Beach’s website at www. keycolonybeach.net

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at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for inspection at the City Hall of Key Colony Beach.

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

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CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH

NOTICE OF CODE AMENDMENT

HEARING

“SECOND/FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2024-494” NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission of the City of Key Colony Beach, Florida, will hold the following Public Hearing to hear amendments to the City’s Code of Ordinances.

DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 17th, 2024, 9:35 AM or after the Public Hearing

LOCATION: City of Key Colony Beach, Marble Hall, 600 W. Ocean Dr., Key Colony Beach. The proposed Ordinance to be heard by the City Commission is [ORDINANCE NO. 2024-494], entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 2-86 AND 2-88 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH RELATED TO MEETINGS OF THE CITY COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF FOUND TO BE IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, REPEAL, AND CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.”

The Business Impact Statement is available for review on the City of Key Colony Beach’s website at www. keycolonybeach.net and at City Hall at 600 W. Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach. Interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for inspection at the City Hall of Key Colony Beach. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Key Colony Beach City Commission with respect to any matter considered at the Code Amendment Hearing, that person will need a record of the proceeding and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 3:00 P.M., the Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the following: Jacobs Aquatic Center Filtration System Upgrade 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 3:00P.M. on Thursday, October 24, 2024. 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, October 24, 2024. You may call in by phone or internet using the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://mcbocc.zoom. us/j/4509326156 Meeting ID: 4509326156

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2023-CA-268-M NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE BY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will, on the 22ND day of October, 2024 at 11 o’clock a.m., at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the Following described property situated in Monroe County, Florida, to wit: Property Address: 329 63rd Court Gulf, Marathon,

Florida 33050; and 57468 and 57478 Overseas Highway, Grassy Key, Florida 33050. Pursuant to ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S THIRD MOTION TO CANCEL AND RESCHEDULE 9/20/24 FORECLOSURE SALE entered in a case pending in said Court, the 19th day of September 2024 Style of which is: RED MANGROVE HOLDINGS, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Plaintiff, VS. MARATHON DEVELOPMENT

PARTNERS, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, CEDAR OAK REI, INC., AN IDAHO FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, MARK RAY GERENGER, PERSONAL GUARANTOR, ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S)WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS, AND ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN OCCUPANT(S) OR TENANT(S) OF 329 63RD COURT GULF, MARATHON, FLORIDA 33050 AND 57468 AND 57478 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY, GRASSY KEY, FLORIDA 33050,

Defendant

And the Docket Number of which is Number 2023-CA268-M

WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 23RD day of September 2024 KEVIN MADOK, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court

By: Shonta McLeod

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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 24-CP-452-M DIVISION: MARATHON IN RE: ESTATE OF DAVID MICHAEL RILE Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of David Michael Rile, deceased, whose date of death was October 19, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court 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. 732.216732.228, 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: October 3, 2024.

Personal Representative: Beatrice Rile 97 Coco Plum Drive Slip B28

Marathon, Florida 33050

Attorney for Personal Representative: Robert K. Miller, Esq.

Attorney Florida Bar Number: 359173

Cunningham Miller Rhyne PA 10075 Overseas Hwy PO Box 500938

Marathon, FL 33050

Telephone: (305) 743-9428

Fax: (305) 743-8800

E-Mail: service@floridakeyslaw. com

Secondary E-Mail: rmiller@ floridakeyslaw.com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

CASE NO.: 24-CP-000364-P

IN RE: ESTATE OF KAREN LEE BECKER

A/K/A KAREN L. BECKER, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of KAREN LEE BECKER AKA KAREN L. BECKER, (“Decedent”) deceased, whose date of death was December 9, 2023, and whose Social Security Number is XXX-XX-8954, 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 Petitioner and the Petitioner’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent’s Estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All 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 SO FILED 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. A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OR CURATOR 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 FLORIDA STATUTE 732.216-732.228, APPLIES, OR MAY APPLY, UNLESS A WRITTEN DEMAND IS MADE BY A CREDITOR AS SPECIFIED UNDER SECTION 732.2211.

The date of first publication of this notice is October 3, 2024.

Petitioner: STACY RUTER

A/K/A STACY B. RUTER

566 Decker Road

Wallkill, NY 12589

Attorney for Petitioner:

ALFRED V. NICOLETTI, ESQ.

Florida Bar No.: 125446

LAW OFFICES OF AL NICOLETTI

7512 Dr. Phillips Blvd. Suite 50-647

Orlando, Florida 32819

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR

MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIVISION: PROBATE FILE NO.: 2024-CP-446-K IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN WILSON, JR. Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of John Wilson, Jr., deceased, whose date of death was June 30, 2024, 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 WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All 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 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 October 3, 2024. The date of the second publication of this notice is October 10, 2024.

Personal Representative: Donna L. Wilson 27382 Anguila Road Ramrod Key, FL 33042 Attorney for Personal Representative: Anthony J. Barrows Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar Number: 662569 WRIGHT BARROWS PLLC 9711 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-8118

Fax: (305) 489-0307

E-mail: Tony@keysclosings.com

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2024-09

Notice is hereby given that BEAMIF A LLC holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2021/1636 Alt Key No: 1632856 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2021 RE: 00513550-000000

Description of Property: BK 3 LT 6 PARADISE POINT PB3-16 KEY LARGO OR7287/288 OR782-1101 OR816748 OR860-1917 OR860-1919 OR3064-1060

Name in which assessed: MAESTRE LUZ ELENA MORENO DE MAESTRE EDYS C All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL

Sale Date: October 30th, 2024 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 5th day of August 2024

KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY,

FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy

Clerk

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

2024-10

Notice is hereby given that VINMAS HOLDINGS, LLC

VINMAS HOLDINGS, LLC holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:

Certificate Number: 2020/1973

Alt Key No: 1650439

Date of Issuance: June 1, 2020

RE: 00531240-000000

Description of Property: BK 9 LT 2 HOLIDAY HOMESITES

PB2-168 KEY LARGO OR87491 OR782-1315 OR783372-381 OR2348-1974/75

OR2380-335D/C OR2380-337 OR2389-84 OR2543-1198

Name in which assessed: GRAVES FRANCIS LECLAIR III

All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.

Sale Time: 10:00am

Dated this 5th day of August 2024

KEVIN MADOK

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: September 12, 19 & 26 and October 3, 2024

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED

2024-11

Notice is hereby given that BEAMIF A LLC holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2021/1635 Alt Key No: 1632813 Date of Issuance: June 1, 2021 RE: 00513510-000000

Description of Property: BK 3 LT 2 PARADISE POINT PB3-16 KEY LARGO OR75-278 OR3033-1875 Name in which assessed:

MAESTRE LUZ ELENA

All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder at the Old Courthouse Steps: 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL

Sale Date: October 30th, 2024 Sale Time: 10:00am Dated this 5th day of August 2024

KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk

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September 12, 19 & 26 and October 3, 2024

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2024-12

Notice is hereby given that MATTHEW A WASILESKK holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate Number: 2021/685 Alt Key No: 1216569

Date of Issuance: June 1, 2021 RE: 00167570-000000

Description of Property: LT 49 SUGARLOAF TOWNSITE PB3-180 SUGARLOAF KEY OR518-498 OR827-654 OR975-338 OR1073-996 OR1115-2188C OR1115-2189C OR1810-1163 OR3072-1298

Name in which assessed: GLADSTONE STEVEN D LIVING TRUST 08/06/2013 KLASFELD ILENE C/O NEIL GORDON CO TRUSTEE

Dated this 5th day of August 2024

KEVIN MADOK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk

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AUTOS ALL YEARS! Junk or Used Cars, Vans, Trucks. Runs or Not.$CASH 305-332-0483

Place your CLASSIFIED AD HERE! $25.00/week for up to 5 lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today.

COMMERCIAL SPACE

Commercial office/ medical/retail space for rent/lease available in Marathon. High highway visibility, 2100-3500 sq. ft. Call for more information 305-481-3198 or email drice519@aol.com

Place your CLASSIFIED AD HERE! $25.00/week for up to 5 lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today.

EMPLOYMENT

Hiring: Lead Gutter

Installer - EXPERIENCE REQUIRED – valid Driver’s License - must be comfortable with heights - located in Tavernier. To apply, please call or text Jay 305-587-1581.

SERVERS WANTED: Apply in person between 5 pm & 7 pm every night at Plaza Grill Steak & Seafood, 5101 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

The S.S. Wreck and Galley Grill mile marker 59 is looking for Line Cooks, full or part time. Self-motivated, quick learner, and team player. Salary commensurate with experience and includes 401k match up to 6%. Please call Nicole at 305-433-0515

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.

Place your CLASSIFIED AD HERE! $25.00/week for up to 5 lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today.

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

MAINTENANCE PERSON

Starting pay rate for this position, depending on qualiﬁcations and experience: $31.22/hr. - $34.96/hr. For more information, including job duties and required qualiﬁcations, and to apply for the job, please visit our website at www.KeysEnergy.com. KEYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KEYS promotes a Drug-Free Workplace.

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

The Housing Authority of the City of Key West now hiring the following positions: Administrative Asst. to Executive Director, Resident Care Supervisor with min. 3 yrs. experience of an LPN, Housing Choice Voucher Asst., 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 HERE! $25.00/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

The Harry Truman Little White House Museum is looking for OLD FISHING GEAR to be used as a display in the museum. Fishing gear MUST be donated. Please contact Dean at 305294-8346 or email: Dean. Taylor@HistoricTours.com

ANNUAL RENTALKey Largo - 2BR/2BA Spacious Doublewide, 1400 sq ft modular on canal w/40’ dock, direct ocean access. Very nice community. $3,500/ month 786-258-3127

Downstairs apartment of a duplex to rent to 1 person (no pets). Large living room/bedroom and separate kitchen. Large screened porch with its own washer/dryer and driveway. Utilities include wifi/tv. 150 ft to the ocean. MM96 Key Largo. $1850/ month. F/L/S 305-853-3779

ISLAMORADA:

Very Large 2 BR apt. for rent. Furnished or unfurnished. Utilities & cable included. $2,200/month. First/ Security. Available Sept. 1st. Yearly lease. 305-5222702 Leave message. RENTED!!

RV SITES FOR RENT

RIKON Band Saw, $150.00. Located in Key West (Old Town). 305-849-1080

Heavy duty, hard wood Futon Bed for sale in Marathon. Excellent condition. Couch turns into double bed. $250.00 305-849-0975

Place your CLASSIFIED AD HERE! $25.00/week for up to 5 lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today.

WE ARE HIRING!

BEACH HOUSE VACATION! Caretaker couple needed for Bahamas Beach House for 3-4 months. Call or text 305-439-9991

RV SITES FOR RENT

Large RV Lots for Rent in Marathon. Full hook up. $1500/ month plus utilities. F/L/S 3065-731-5042

RV site / Camping available at marina in Marathon. Monthly/ Daily rates. Free use of dingy & fishing on dock. No Pets. 305-610-8002

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

Place your CLASSIFIED AD HERE! $25.00/week for up to 5 lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today.

YARD SALES

Place your CLASSIFIED AD HERE! $25.00/week for up to 5 lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today.

CLIENT MEDICAL SERVICES ASSISTANT CNA

Full-time assisting our clients with dental, medical and transportation appointments. Act as liaison between clients, families and support staff. Requires some on-call responsibility. Minimum requirement Florida certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Also required for this position: 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

NOW HIRING IN ISLAMORADA

MARINA CASHIERS

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

DOCKHANDS

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

Please respond by email (Ma at islamarinama @gmail.com) with any relevant previous experience and at least two references.

KEY LARGO FIRE RESCUE & EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT IS SEEKING AN EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/CLERK

For a detailed description of the position, please visit klﬁrerescueems.com All interested individuals kindly submit your resume with a cover letter to clerk@klfrems.org

DUI EVALUATOR/ INSTRUCTOR

The Advocate DUI Program is hiring for part time positions. DUI instructors and evaluators - 2 days a week, Bachelors or Masters degree in substance abuse eld required. Bilingual preferred, not required. Of ce located in Marathon. Contact Marcia at 305-704-0117.

FRONT DESK

OPENINGS AVAILABLE

PHYSICIAN PRACTICE

OPENINGS

- Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA-C), Primary Care Marathon, $5k Bonus

KEY

Peer Support Specialist

Case Manager (Adult, Child)

Substance Abuse Counselor Prevention Specialist (HIV)

MARATHON

Care Coordinator (PT)

Driver – PT (CDL not required)

Behavioral Health Therapist (Child)

RN/Licensed Practical Nurse (FT/PT)

Peer Support Specialist/BHT

*Behavioral Health Technicians – 3 shifts (FT/PT)

*Support Worker (Assisted Living, FT)

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

Background and drug screen req. EEOC/DFWP

PAY! EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS!!!

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- Medical Assistant 1, Primary Care Marathon, $5k Bonus

- Medical Assistant 1, Upper Keys Internal Medicine, $5k Bonus

- Medical Assistant 2, General Surgery Tavernier, $3k Bonus

- Medical Assistant 2, Primary Care Marathon, $5k Bonus

- Physician Assistant 1-Surgical, Ortho, Tavernier, $5k Bonus

- Supervisor Physician Practice, Primary Care Marathon, $5k Bonus

- Nurse Navigator, Concierge Key West, $20k Bonus

TAVERNIER MARINERS

HOSPITAL

- Cook, Dietary

- Exercise Physiologist 1, Mariners Wellness Center

- Group Exercise Instructor, Mariners Wellness Center

- MC Multi-Modality Imaging Tech 1, (General & Vascular Sonography) Ultrasound, $50k Bonus

- Mechanic 3, Facility Operations

- Nuclear Medicine Tech 2, Imaging

- Radiology Technologist 1, Imaging-MRI, $40k Bonus

- Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

MARATHON FISHERMEN’S COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

- ED Team Coordinator 1, Emergency Department

- Experience Advisor, Patient Experience

- Lead Medical Technologist, Laboratory, $50k Bonus

- MC Multi-Modality Imaging Tech 1, (CT & X Ray) Radiology, $50k Bonus

- Medical Technologist 2, Laboratory, $50k Bonus

- Patient Scheduler 3, Radiology-Diagnostic

- Radiology Technologist 1, Radiology, $40k Bonus

- Registered Nurse, Multispecialty Acute Care Center

- Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, $15k Bonus

- Security Officer 1, Security/Safety

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

*Sign-on bonuses are available only for select full-time positions based on candidate experience.

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