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— Key West head coach Keara McGraw

MAKIMAA

Caylaa Makimaa’s natural ability and work ethic always help motivate others around her to strive for more.”

West’s Caylaa Makimaa has put in the miles to set her apart from the rest of the pack. When Makimaa set a goal last season to make it to the state championships, she and her coach sat down and figured it would take a sub-20-minute 5K on a tough course at regionals to qualify. Undeterred, Makimaa began the grueling combination of long runs, speedwork and rest balance that meeting her goal would take. By the time regionals were over, she smashed her PR and earned a solo bid to the big show. This season, she is determined to do it again, and if her pace at the Middle Keys Invite and Conquistador Kickoff are any indication, she has everything it takes to make it to Tally a second year. She finished her first race of the season nearly a minute and a half faster than she did last season, and was recovering from a minor illness to boot. For her willingness to do whatever it takes to meet the highest standards in the sport, Key West’s Caylaa Makimaa is the Keys Weekly Athlete of the Week.

THIS WEEK Caylaa

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place Middle Keys Invite

Key West’s Claudia Steling was the big winner on the links last week, taking home the top spot at both the Florida Keys Country Club and Ocean Reef against her Monroe County rivals. See page 4. BARRY GAUKEL/Keys Weekly

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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STELING WINS TWO FOR LADY CONCHS

Fins’ boys coming on strong midseason

Marathon coach Mary Coleman-Sayer’s team has grown exponentially this season, and it has amped up the competition for the Golfin’ Dolphins.

“This week our golf team picked up two team wins for a total of three team wins for the season. This is the most team wins that we have had in my four-year tenure as the coach,” she said.

Coleman-Sayer credited some of the team’s success to the consistency in her seniors, Mason Thornton and Leo Mendez. Additionally, Marathon’s younger athletes have been coming alive as the season progresses.

“Sophomore Roco Piscetello is one of the top three scoring leaders out of six matches,” she said. “Freshman Luca Picariello and eighth-grader Emmett Merryman have been honing their skills and have scored well in the last two matches.”

Marathon won both of last week’s matches, beating Coral Shores on Marathon’s home course, 238-271, on Sept. 9, then outshooting both county rivals at Ocean Reef on Sept. 12, where the Fins won by a single stroke with a score of 201. Key West was in third place with 205, making the margin razor-thin among all of Monroe County’s teams and keeping the competition strong.

The Sept. 9 match in Marathon was won overall by Key West’s Peyton Zubieta. Zubieta birdied on hole six to finish at 39, just 3 above par on the challenging course. Marathon’s Mason Thornton and Key West’s Geo Twyman tied for second, shooting 43s. Thornton had a birdie on hole seven while Twyman picked one up on hole six. Marathon’s Leo Mendez and Roco Piscetello tied for fourth with Emmett Merryman coming in right behind them. Aiden Althouse of Coral Shores was seventh with a trio of Fins – Luca Picariello, Caden Pitcher and Cullen Coleman-Sayer –taking the final top-10 spots.

The girls were led by Key West junior Claudia Steling, who shot a 48 at Florida Keys Country Club for the win. Behind her were teammates Lexi Finigan and Charlize Lopez. Justice Lee Isom pulled through for Marathon to take fourth and prevent a Key West sweep. Breanna Santana finished in fifth place for the Lady Conchs.

Three days later, the teams met again at Ocean Reef’s Hammock course where Steling won again, this time shooting a 44. Coral Shores’ Gabby Thomas and Key West’s Charlize Lopez tied for second place, shooting 52. Lee Isom and Makenna Haines, both of Marathon, were fourth and fifth, respectively, and the Lady Conchs’ Monica Bueno and Breanna Santanna rounded out the competition.

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Steling and Thomas have both shot tremendous rounds over the past few seasons and their names are consistently on top of the leaderboard. Inching their way up are a pair of Lady Conchs who have impressed head coach Josh Bassett lately.

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“Monica Bueno and Charlize Lopez are really stepping their games up and the progress has been a pleasure to watch,” he said. “This team really knows the meaning of resilience.”

The resilience came in clutch at the boys competition at Ocean Reef.

“The match at Ocean Reef was a bit of a roller coaster for the team,” he said. “There were kids who shot the best they have ever shot and then we had some who struggled to find a rhythm. Honestly, that's golf – some days you win and some days the course wins. For those who had a great day, we need to work to build on that success and for the others, we will work to get that round out of their mind and move on to the next match with new focus.”

The individual scores, like the team scores, were decided by just a few strokes at Ocean Reef. Coral Shores’ Preston Carroll won the boys competition, shooting a 44 on his home course and finishing 8 above par. One stroke behind was Thornton, followed by a tie for third between Zubieta and Piscetello, who both shot 46. Key West’s Jackson Barroso was fifth, shooting a 48, and Marathon’s Emmett Merryman was sixth with a finishing score of 49. Picariello tied for seventh with Key West’s Andrew Bassett and Coral Shores’ Derek Ramos and 10th place was another three-way tie among Coral Shores’ Donovan Thiery and Aiden Althouse and Marathon’s Mendez.

1. Key West’s Peyton Zubieta tees off at Ocean Reef.

2. Coral Shores’ Tanel Irons puts it onto the green.

3. Marathon’s Cullen ColemanSayer lines up his shot.

4. Preston Carroll, of Coral Shores, wins the match at Ocean Reef Sept. 12.

5. Dolphin senior Mason Thornton watches his shot.

6. Coral Shores’ Gabby Thomas, right, studies the green for her putt.

7. The Lady Conchs’ Monica Bueno sinks her putt.

by BARRY GAUKEL/Keys Weekly. See more match photos at keysweekly.com.

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It has been a whirlwind of a season for the Lady ’Canes, who have battled everything from the loss of a talented stack of seniors last season, to a loss of playing time due to injuries and illnesses, right on down to the loss of their coach. But despite the distractions and obstacles, Coral Shores has found a way to right the ship and cruise in for a 6-0 start on the season. At the helm of that ship now is head coach Jarrod Mandozzi, a fixture at Coral Shores, coaching and assisting whatever sport needs him. When his daughter Brooke, one of the aforementioned talented seniors, graduated last spring, Mandozzi thought he could perhaps return to the stands as an occasional spectator. He announced that he had hung up his whistle and he thought his days of exhausting travel and practices after work were behind him. He was wrong. Mandozzi has spent the last few weeks right back where he left off, dedicating the sort of time and resources to the team that some would find unthinkable.

Now, he leads a team that has yet to lose this season. Win streaks are nothing new to Mandozzi; in 2023 he led the Coral Shores boys basketball team to 12 wins in a row, and has a few shorter runs to his credit in the various sports he has coached. But you would never know about his coaching exploits from speaking to him. Mandozzi credits it all to his athletes, citing the kids’ playing abilities, work ethics, support from the bench and even their vocal aptitude, as he did last week.

LADY ’CANES UNLEASH

6-0 START TO SEASON

Coral Shores battles back against Westwood, blanks Keys Gate on Senior Night

“I asked Emma Leigh, one of our multi-talented seniors, to sing the national anthem before the game on 9/11 and she knocked it out of the park,” said Mandozzi. The forethought to find a hidden talent from one of his senior athletes on Senior Night, which coincided with 9/11, and have her perform to showcase her abilities among the typical whirlwind of coaching responsibilities is what makes Mandozzi a phenomenal coach.

Coral Shores athletic director Ed Holly said he couldn’t be happier that Mandozzi stepped up to the plate when the ’Canes needed him most. “We’re excited that coach Mandozzi took the reins in a time of need,” Holly said. “He has an exceptional track record of getting kids placed in college. We hope that tradition continues. We are so fortunate to have him.”

Before the ’Canes could celebrate Senior Night, they had to beat Westwood Christian on Sept. 10 on the road.

“I knew this game was going to be a dog fight. Westwood is a really tough team and they match up very well with us,” said Mandozzi. “We always seem to battle back and forth with them. Their gym is a challenging place to play, as it is tight and has low ceilings, backboards that don’t raise and the lighting isn’t the best. They tend to pack their fans in and they’re really supportive of their team, as they should be.”

Undeterred, Mandozzi’s ’Canes jumped to an early lead, only to be faced with tough play from Westwood, which battled back, forcing the match to five sets. Coral Shores

managed the win in hostile territory, defeating the Warriors 3-2 for win number five of the season. Celene Walker, whose play has been clutch all season, amassed 15 kills, a pair of aces, 15 digs and 3 blocks. Sabina Naranjo returned from an ankle injury to register 7 kills and 17 digs. Niveah Howard killed the ball 7 times with 5 blocks. Abbie Bergeron was credited with 22 digs and Sofia Jans had 14 with 3 aces.

“Wins like this one can really go a long way to shaping our season when we’re not at our best and things are going against us. Those are the games that great teams find ways to win.” said Mandozzi.

The following night, Coral Shores celebrated their seniors in a match against district rival Keys Gate. “I am always concerned when we have these games that can be distraction games,” said Mandozzi. “To the girls' credit, they quickly showed me that I was worried for no reason as they clearly came out focused and determined and they took it right to Keys Gate immediately.” Coral Shores swept Keys Gate, winning 25-10, 25-12, and 25-21 to advance to 6-0.

Mandozzi went on to credit his entire team, the school administration, parents and fans – essentially everyone but himself. Jans, Naranjo, Bergeron and Walker combined for 27 digs in the big win. Lily Hitchcock had 9 kills while Ivy Tiedemann and Shelby Lynn were stellar at the baseline and in assists. Tiedemann had a pair of aces and 5 assists while Lynn earned an incredible 8 aces and added 13 assists to her stats.

Next up for Mandozzi and his ’Canes are three teams Coral Shores has already managed to beat in the early season, with their greatest test coming on Sept. 26 when Key West makes the trip to Tavernier. Both Key West and Coral Shores are unbeaten in intra-county play.

The rest of the Keys’ teams played in the Southernmost City for the Key West Conch Cup held on Sept. 13 and 14. Key West, Basilica, Marathon, Wellington and Dr. Joaquin Garcia out of Lake Worth participated in the two-day tournament. Key West fared the best of the local competitors, winning three matches of the four played. The Lady Conchs lost only to the 5A powerhouse Bulldogs from Dr. Joaquin Garcia. Marathon picked up a win against Basilica School, and though the Mariners did not win any of their four matches, the first-year varsity squad earned some valuable experience playing against higher-level competition.

For the past 35 years, Lorie Head has been an integral part of the Regan Roth team. After beginning her insurance career in Atlanta, Lorie relocated to the Keys and came to work with Regan Insurance Agency. Her first few years were in account management and service, but much of her time with the agency has been spent as the office manager, morphing into extensive job responsibilities, including carrier relations, compliance, human resources and more.

Lorie has been a consistent, loyal and key piece of the Regan Roth team. Lorie worked with and supported four generations of family ownership and many team members through the years as a trusted supervisor, mentor and friend. “For the entirety of my 25-year tenure with the agency, I have relied on Lorie to help me to operate the agency in a professional, fair and consistent manner while keeping with the “family” work atmosphere we strive to provide," Agency President Joe Roth said. "In all that time, she has always been there for us all, whatever the task, whatever the issue, always working for a solution. It is with deep gratitude and respect I congratulate Lorie on 35 years of service.”

The Key West Lady Conchs and Basilica School Mariners do battle at the Key West Conch Cup. MAICEY MALGRAT/Keys Weekly

Coral Shores’ Emma Leigh, left, pulled double duty on Sept. 11, singing the national anthem on Senior Night before hitting the court. DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly

Prior to Aug. 24, it had been six years since the Keys had three teams win on the gridiron in the same week. Now, Key West, Marathon and Coral Shores have done it for the second time this season.

THREE TEAMS, THREE WINS

Football fans celebrate Keyswide for second time this season

Key West started things off on Sept. 12 at Belen Jesuit, a team they had not faced in a decade. Coach Johnny Hughes knew that Belen had installed a new offense but little else about the Wolverines prior to kickoff. Hughes and the Conchs quickly learned that the Wolverines were no match for them, beating them 36-7 to even their record to 2-2.

Conchs QB Teak Guyet left the game with an injured hand on the first drive of the game, forcing Key West to change up their plan with little notice. Hughes put in the Fox package, moving running back Jaden Fox to assume QB duties for a drive while backup Roman Van Loon prepped for the job. Fox, fresh off the injured reserve list, found the end zone quickly and made two more visits for three touchdown runs on the night. Fox ran for 218 yards and quickly re-established his role as workhorse. Walson Morin ran for a 60-yard touchdown and Jeff DeJean ran four times for 87 yards to help carry the load.

Defensively, Leo Batista stepped up in a big way for the Conchs, playing linebacker in what Hughes explained as an abundance of caution for the freshly-recovered Fox. Batista’s athleticism helped keep the Wolverines at bay while Cole Jackson, Jayden Gist, Morin and DeJean played spectacularly as Key West’s secondary unit. “The front applied pressure all night,” said Hughes. “That and our secondary really made a difference.”

Hughes’ defense has played well all season, and could mean a playoff bid if the Conchs can stay healthy.

“Conditioning is a plus for us,” he said. “We don’t have the numbers our opponents have, so we need to be in shape and we can’t get injured.”

Next up for Key West is North Port High School, a

team just outside of Sarasota. The Bobcats will be traveling over six hours for a crack at the Conchs on Sept. 20. Kickoff is 7 p.m. at Tommy Roberts Memorial Stadium in Key West.

Marathon survived a shootout against the Cougars of Canterbury on Sept. 13, improving their record to 2-2 in the 56-52 win. The game started late to accommodate officials traveling from Key West straight after the Conch Cup volleyball tournament, lasted nearly four hours, and resulted in a dark stadium when the lights went out at their scheduled time of 11 p.m. during Marathon’s final drive.

The Fins survived that, too, managing to score eight touchdowns over the course of the game. And though eight touchdowns should easily win a game, that was not the case for Marathon, as Canterbury also scored eight. The difference between the W and the L came in the aftermath of each score. Marathon’s Fabbianho Louis Jeune was perfect in his point-after kicks while the Marathon special teams managed to block several Canterbury kicks and stuff a pair of 2-point conversion attempts.

2. Jaden Fox reaches the end zone for a touchdown.

3. Coral Shores quarterback Yemcel Moreno hands off to running back Jhonathan Mesa.

4. Leandro Batista attempts to block for Jaden Fox.

5. A.J. Putetti hurdles a defender.

6. Fab Louis Jeune (2) escapes heavy traﬃc.

7. Shamar Wright scores one of his two touchdowns Sept. 13.

8. Fab Louis Jeune makes good on an extra point attempt.

In addition to his kicks, Louis Jeune amassed 3 TDs and 260 offensive yards, 48 in the air and 212 on the ground. Shamar Wright had 16 carries for 219 yards with 2 touchdowns and Braulio Garcia had a pair of TDs as well. The final score for Marathon was a run from Carlos Lezcano, who had 107 yards in the win.

Defensively, coach Sean McDonald was pleased with Jesus Gonzalez. “His run fits and pass defense has really gotten good,” he said. Gonzalez had 4 solo tackles, 1 assist and 2 tackles for a loss. Tanner Ross had 2 tackles for a loss, as well. Louis Jeune and Sean Westerband each recovered a fumble and Shamar Wright batted down a pair of passes. Gonzalez’s twin brother, Israel, batted a pass and had 4 solo tackles on the night.

Marathon will have a short turnaround, playing on Thursday, Sept. 19 against visiting Palm Glades Prep. Palm Glades suffered a 1-point loss against Coral Shores earlier this season, making the matchup interesting for anyone who uses matching opponents to gauge the prospects in this year's Battle of the Keys.

Coral Shores not only protected their perfect season on Sept. 13; they did so with conviction, shutting out ABF Hialeah 33-0. The ’Canes played in front of an excited home crowd, one that grows with each win. In quarter one, Yemcel Moreno connected with A.J. Putetti for a 33-yard touchdown pass, and an extra point quickly put Coral Shores ahead 7-0. Quarter two saw a 55-yard drive culminating in a Moreno 1-yard run along with a 9-yard passing TD from Moreno to Jarmoris Davis to expand the lead to 19-0 at the half. In the third quarter, Putetti ran 34 yards for another touchdown, and in quarter four he struck again from 32 yards out for the Hurricanes’ final score of the game.

Defensively, Coral Shores has been stingy all season, and against the Cowboys, the ’Canes earned their second shutout this year. Head coach Ed Holly credited last Friday’s success to a team effort, praising the play of Jarmoris Davis at defensive end. Davis pressured the Cowboys’ offensive unit all night, along with Jhonathan Mesa and Eddie Holly, a pair of fearsome linebackers. That, paired with the ’Canes secondary, effectively shut down ABF Academy.

“Our secondary came to play,” Holly said. He was very satisfied with the play of Andres Alvarado-Garcia, William Roberts, Austin Vogt and Marco Gudino, whose coverage was key in a bend-but-don’t-break defense that kept the Cowboys from any big gains.

The next victim for the Hurricanes should be the Goats of SmartEn Sports Academy, but as of press time, it would appear that the Goats did not want to become lambs to the slaughter and scheduled another opponent. This puts Coral Shores’ week five play in jeopardy, but this is not the first time coach Holly has been forced to deal with last-minute scheduling, and his extensive connections across Florida should help unearth a new match in time.

1. Coral Shores quarterback Yemcel Moreno takes off for a run.

Photos by DOUG FINGER, BARRY GAUKEL and MAICEY MALGRAT/Keys Weekly

Most of Monroe County’s cross country athletes met in the middle last week at the Middle Keys Invite held on Sept. 11. The course starts and ends at scenic Sombrero Beach and athletes can usually count on a fast time on the flat out-andback route. But early September heat slowed the pace considerably, making for a gut check rather than a PR opportunity.

In the girls race, Caylaa Makimaa was the clear winner. Makimaa finished just over a minute ahead of teammate and training partner Naima Thomas. The seniors set a strong pace despite the heat, though their exact times remain unclear due to some technical difficulties. Violet Jangraw finished in third place overall for the Lady Conchs. In fourth place was Marathon’s Ella Dunn, with Key West’s Laira Anaya 20 seconds behind. A pair of Florida Christian runners placed sixth and ninth, sandwiching Marathon’s Madelyn Thornton and Maeve Merryman. Key West’s Mia Steer rounded out the top 10 female finishers.

In the boys competition, Marathon’s Vance Bursa was in a race by himself, finishing in 16:34, over two and a half minutes in front of the second place runner. Alaric Rodriguez of Coral Shores and Tony Bursa of Marathon finished much closer, with Rodriguez edging out the younger Bursa 19:16 to 19:17. Key West’s Alejandro Caridad finished with a respectable sub-20 time, crossing the line in 19:48. Nathaniel Shugarman of Coral Shores was fifth, and Dolphin runners Allan Taylor and Caleb Shelar were sixth and seventh. Completing the top 10 list were Tristran Rios of Coral Shores, Prometheus Delacerda of Key West and Jamie Cary of Coral Shores.

Just before the varsity races began, a middle school 3-kilometer race was held. Marathon sixth grader Molly Joly won first place overall in the girls division and fellow Fin Lucian Burns, an eighth grader, was first for the boys.

MAKIMAA, BURSA TAKE TOP SPOTS AT MIDDLE KEYS INVITE Lady Conchs

The Hurricanes penciled in an extra race last week, adding the annual King of the Hill race held at Tropical Park on Sept. 13 to their schedule. But by the time the varsity boys race began, nearby lightning strikes delayed the event multiple times before it was canceled. Several members of the ’Canes’ boys team opted to run an earlier JV race, which went off without a weather delay, and Nathaniel Shugarman had a notable performance. Shugarman ran the course in 20:39, a solid time midseason and a personal record for the junior.

The Lady ’Canes benefited from the ladies-first rule of thumb in cross country,

finishing before the weather moved in. Freshman Ali Wheatley was the first Coral Shores competitor to cross the line, in an impressive 21:31, good enough for 12th overall. Tess Hill, Kai Guth and Julienna Oddo also completed the 3.1-mile event for the Hurricanes. A second Marathon race is in the works for midOctober. Should the weather cooperate, Keys runners will have an opportunity to bring home an elusive personal best time just prior to districts, which begin on Oct. 20 for Key West and Coral Shores and Oct. 29 for 1A Marathon athletes.

1. A pack of Coral Shores runners set a quick pace despite the heat on Sept. 11.

2. Alejandro Caridad, left, Tony Bursa and Alaric Rodriguez battle for second through fourth place in the ﬁnal mile of the Middle Keys Invite.

3. Naima Thomas of Key West surges in mile one.

4. Madelyn Thornton, left, and Maeve Merryman of Marathon pace one another in their home meet last week.

5. Marathon’s Vance Bursa looks strong at mile 2 in the Marathon home meet Sept. 11. Bursa won ﬁrst place in the race.

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Photos by TRACY McDONALD/Keys Weekly

FINAL NOTICE AND PUBLIC EXPLANATION OF A PROPOSED ACTIVITY IN A 100YEAR/500YEAR

FLOODPLAIN OR WETLAND

MONROE COUNTY VOLUNTARY

HOME BUYOUT PROGRAM

To: All Interested Parties, Groups & Individuals

This is to give notice that Monroe County Board of County Commissioners has determined that the following proposed action under the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR), Federally-Funded Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Voluntary Home Buyout Program, HUD Grant No. B-17-DM-12- 001, is located in a Floodplain and Wetland. Monroe County Board of County Commissioners is identifying and evaluating practicable alternatives to locating the action in the floodplain and wetland and the potential impacts on the floodplain and wetland from the proposed action, as required by Executive Order 11988, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands. The project, Project ID ID070, is within Monroe County and previously contained a residence damaged by Hurricane Irma which was demolished prior to program application. The project is located at 31549 Old State Road 4A; 24.70130 -81.33548. The activity involves the voluntary buyout of the approximately 10.73 acre property at the above listed address. Monroe County is proposing to retain a walkway within the property boundaries. Previously the damaged walkway was proposed to be removed (“Proposed Action”), however after further site visits and greater consideration, the determination has been made that removal of the walkway would cause greater disturbance to the floodplain and wetland than to leave the structure as is.

There are no alternate locations for this activity to occur, this property was purchased by Monroe County and has been dedicated to open space uses, storm water improvements or to restore and conserve the natural floodplain functions through a permanent restrictive covenant. “No Action” and “Proposed Action” alternatives were considered before the final “No Action” Decision was made. The “Proposed Action” alternative would be to remove the walkway that currently resides in the floodplain and wetland. This proposed action would require removal of concrete blocks and decking through a shallow estuary. The removal of this walkway would negatively impact environmental resources and disturb wildlife that currently resides in the estuary or uses the walkway as habitat. Removal of the walkway would cause a greater effect on the wetland and the floodzone than the “No Action” alternative. To protect the wetland, floodplain and wildlife, the “No Action” alternative is the most practical solution. “No Action” will result in no disturbance to the current wetland and floodplain, and furthermore the intent to use the site as open space by the county is a beneficial use. It has been determined that there is no practicable alternative for partially or fully locating this project outside of the floodzone or wetland. As previously planned, the offshore storm-damaged dock remnants will be removed. The entire parcel, approximately 10.73 acres, is within the 100 Year Floodplain Zone AE (A) Panel Number: 12087C1329K with an effective date 02/18/2005 and the NWI mapped wetland.

There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplains and wetlands and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Commenters are encouraged to offer alternative sites outside of the floodplain and wetland, alternative methods to serve the same project purpose, and methods to minimize and mitigate impacts. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information and request for public comment about floodplains and wetlands can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks and impacts associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains and wetlands, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk. Monroe County will consider all comments received on or before September 30, 2024 [a minimum 7 calendar day comment period will begin the day after the publication and end on the 8th day after the publication]. To learn more about the Monroe County Voluntary Buyout Program, please visit our website at Voluntary Home Buyout Program | Monroe County, FL - Official Website (monroecounty-fl.gov). Monroe County encourages electronic submittal of comments at Guerra-Cynthia@monroecounty-fl.gov. (include subject: Final Floodplain/Wetland Notice Comments). As an alternative, comments may be submitted on paper to Monroe County, to the following address: Voluntary Home Buyout Program, attn: Cynthia Guerra, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037. If you need additional information or have questions, please contact Cynthia Guerra, VHBP Grant Manager, at Guerra-Cynthia@monroecounty-fl.gov or (305) 453-8756.

September 19, 2024. The Weekly Newspapers

AVISO FINAL Y EXPLICACIÓN PÚBLICA DE UNA ACTIVIDAD PROPUESTA EN UN VALLE INUNDABLE DE 100 AÑOS/500 AÑOS/HUMEDAL

MONROE COUNTY VOLUNTARY

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Por la presente se notifica que la Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Monroe ha determinado que la siguiente acción propuesta en virtud de la Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario – Recuperación ante Desastres (CDBG-DR), Programa de Compra Voluntaria de Viviendas de la Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario – Recuperación ante Desastres (CDBG-DR) financiada por el gobierno federal, Subvención del HUD N.º B-17-DM-12-001, está ubicada en una llanura aluvial y un humedal. La Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Monroe está identificando y evaluando alternativas viables para ubicar la acción en la llanura aluvial y el humedal y los posibles impactos en la llanura aluvial y el humedal de la acción propuesta, como lo exige la Orden Ejecutiva 11988, de conformidad con las regulaciones del HUD en 24 CFR 55.20 Subparte C Procedimientos para tomar determinaciones sobre la gestión de llanuras aluviales y la protección de humedales. El proyecto, con identificación de proyecto ID070, se encuentra dentro del condado de Monroe y anteriormente contenía una residencia dañada por el huracán Irma que fue demolida antes de la aplicación del programa. El proyecto está ubicado en 31549 Old State Road 4A; 24.70130 -81.33548. La actividad implica la compra voluntaria de la propiedad de aproximadamente 10,73 acres en la dirección indicada anteriormente. El condado de Monroe propone conservar una pasarela dentro de los límites de la propiedad. Anteriormente se propuso eliminar la pasarela dañada ("Acción propuesta"), sin embargo, después de más visitas al lugar y una mayor consideración, se determinó que la eliminación de la pasarela causaría una mayor perturbación a la llanura aluvial y al humedal que dejar la estructura como está. No existen lugares alternativos para que se lleve a cabo esta actividad. El condado de Monroe compró esta propiedad y la ha dedicado a usos de espacios abiertos, mejoras de aguas pluviales o para restaurar y conservar las funciones naturales de la llanura aluvial a través de un convenio restrictivo permanente. Se consideraron las alternativas de “No acción” y “Acción propuesta” antes de que se tomara la decisión final de “No acción”. La alternativa de “Acción propuesta” sería eliminar la pasarela que actualmente se encuentra en la llanura aluvial y el humedal. Esta acción propuesta requeriría la eliminación de bloques de hormigón y plataformas a través de un estuario poco profundo. La eliminación de esta pasarela afectaría negativamente a los recursos ambientales y perturbaría la vida silvestre que actualmente reside en el estuario o utiliza la pasarela como hábitat. La eliminación de la pasarela causaría un mayor efecto en el humedal y la zona de inundación que la alternativa de “No acción”. Para proteger el humedal, la llanura de inundación y la vida silvestre, la alternativa de “No hacer nada” es la solución más práctica. “No acción” no provocará ninguna alteración en el humedal y la llanura de inundación actuales, y además la intención de utilizar el sitio como espacio abierto por parte del condado es un uso beneficioso. Se ha determinado que no existe una alternativa viable para ubicar parcial o totalmente este proyecto fuera de la zona de inundación o el humedal. Como se había proyectado previamente, se eliminarán los restos del muelle dañados por la tormenta en alta mar. La parcela entera, aproximadamente 10,73 acres, se encuentra dentro de la Zona de Llanura de Inundación de 100 Años AE (A) Número de Panel: 12087C1329K con fecha de vigencia 02/18/2005 y el humedal mapeado por NWI. Hay tres propósitos principales para este aviso. Primero, las personas que puedan verse afectadas por actividades en áreas planas inundables y humedales y aquellas que tengan un interés en la protección del entorno natural deben tener la oportunidad de expresar sus preocupaciones y proporcionar información sobre estas áreas. Se alienta a los comentaristas a ofrecer sitios alternativos fuera de las áreas planas inundables y el humedal, métodos alternativos para cumplir con el mismo propósito del proyecto y métodos para minimizar y mitigar los impactos. Segundo, un programa adecuado de aviso público puede ser una herramienta educativa pública e importante. La difusión de información y la solicitud de comentarios públicos sobre áreas planas inundables y humedales pueden facilitar y mejorar los esfuerzos federales para reducir los riesgos y los impactos asociados con la ocupación y modificación de estas áreas especiales. Tercero, como cuestión de equidad, cuando el gobierno federal determina que participará en acciones que se llevarán a cabo en áreas planas inundables y humedales, debe informar a aquellos que puedan estar en mayor o continuo riesgo.

El Condado de Monroe considerará todos los comentarios recibidos en o antes del 30 de septiembre de 2024. Para obtener más información sobre el Programa de Compra Voluntaria del Condado de Monroe, visite nuestro sitio web en Voluntary Home Buyout Program | Monroe County, FL - Official Website (monroecounty-fl.gov). El Condado de Monroe fomenta la presentación electrónica de comentarios a Guerra-Cynthia@monroecounty-fl.gov (incluir asunto: Comentarios de Aviso Final sobre Llanura de Inundación/ Humedal). Como alternativa, los comentarios pueden ser enviados en papel al Condado de Monroe, a la siguiente dirección: Voluntary Home Buyout Program, attn: Cynthia Guerra, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037. Si necesita información adicional o tiene preguntas, comuníquese con Cynthia Guerra, Gerente de Subvenciones VHBP, en Guerra-Cynthia@monroecounty-fl.gov o al (305) 453-8756.

19 de septiembre de 2024, The Weekly Newspapers

• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES •

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

FILE NUMBER: 24-CP-453-P

IN RE: ESTATE OF MICHELE BRINDLE Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of MICHELE BRINDLE, deceased, whose date of death was 17 July 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, Florida 33070. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, 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: September 19, 2024

Personal Representative: Richard Brindle 219 S. Bay Harbor Drive Key Largo, FL 33037

Attorney for Personal Representative: Tom Woods, Esq. Florida Bar No.: 0525197 116 Porto Salvo Drive Islamorada, Florida 33036 Phone: 305.664.2200 Fax 2205

Primary Email: tom@ tomwoodslaw.com

INVITATION TO BID

ITB

NO. 2024-04 CITY HALL PIN PILE/LEVELING PROJECT

CITY OF KEY COLONY BEACH

The City of Key Colony Beach cordially invites interested contractors to complete and submit sealed quotes for the following project by 8:30 a.m. on October 15th, 2024.

CITY HALL PIN PILE/LEVELING PROJECT ITB 2024-04

SCOPE: Supporting the existing slab at the City Hall Building at 600 West Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, with pin piles and leveling the oor of an approximate area of 2,000 square feet. Engineered plans will be provided.

All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope to City Administrator John Bartus at 600 W. Ocean, Key Colony Beach, Florida 33051 (mailing address PO Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051), no later than October 15th, 2024, at 8:30 am clearly marked ‘Sealed Bid for the City of Key Colony Beach ITB No. 2024-04’ along with the name of your rm. Each bid must have one original and four (4) copies.

The bid manual, requirements, and speciﬁcations are available on DemandStar at www.Demandstar.com.

All questions regarding the bid process should be directed to City Administrator John Bartus at cityadministrator@keycolonybeach.net

DATE TIME (ET) Action

09-20-2024 9:30 am Release Solicitation (via DemandStar)

09-27-2024 9:30 am Non-mandatory Site Visit

(Open to Public – Marble Hall, 600 W. Ocean Dr., Key Colony Beach, FL 33051-0141)

10-04-2024 4:00 pm Last day for submission of written questions to the City (to: cityadministrator@keycolonybeach.net)

10-8-2024 4:00 pm Last day for the City to post answers to questions (on DemandStar)"

10-15-2024 8:30 am Bid Due & Opening

(Open to Public: City Hall 600 W. Ocean Dr., Key Colony Beach, FL 33051-0141)

10-17-2024 9:30 am City Commission Meeting – Award

(Open to Public – Marble Hall, 600 W. Ocean Dr., Key Colony Beach, FL 33051-0141)"

City of Key Colony Beach

600 W Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051

Contact Mailing Address

John Bartus, City Administrator PO Box 510141 cityadministrator@keycolonybeach.net Key Colony Beach, FL 33051

September 12 & 19, 2024. The Weekly Newspapers.

Secondary Email: eserve@ tomwoodslaw.com

Publish: September 19 & 26, 2024

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 24-CP-000327-M IN RE: ESTATE OF LESLIE TEMPLES

Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of LESLIE TEMPLES, deceased, whose date of death was March 28, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050. The name and address of the personal representative is set forth below.

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

The date of first publication of this notice is: September 19, 2024.

Executer of decedent’s will/ personal representative: Alan Jenkins 2950 Yellowtail Ave. Marathon, FL 33050 aj@jenkinsatlaw.com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 24-CP-000377-3 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF JAMES NEALIS Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of James Nealis, deceased, whose date of death was June 8, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 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. 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.

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 sections 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 September 19, 2024.

Personal Representative: Mary Nealis 107 Vista Lane Duck Key, FL 33050

Attorney for Personal Representative: Rayndel Valle Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar Number: 1034181

BOND SCHOENECK & KING PLLC

4001 Tamiami Trail N., Ste. 105 Naples, FL 34103

Telephone: (239) 659-3800

Fax: (239) 659-3812

E-Mail: rvalle@bsk.com

Secondary E-Mail: dluciano@ bsk.com; eservicefl@bsk.com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISION

FILE NO.: 2024-CP-426-M IN RE: ESTATE OF LAWRENCE STANLEY MURRAY, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Lawrence Stanley Murray, deceased, whose date of death was April 11, 2024, 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. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the 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: September 19, 2024. Signed on 9-12-24.

Personal Representative: Margo Murray

822 97th Street

Marathon, FL 33050

Attorney for Personal Representative:

James J. Dorl, Esq. Florida Bar No. 618403

JAMES J. DORL, P.A. 5701 Overseas Highway, Suite 12 Marathon, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-6565 Email: jjdorl@yahoo.com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. 24-CP-000300-K IN RE: ESTATE OF WALTER MORTON BECKER AKA WALTER M. BECKER, DECEASED.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Walter Morton Becker aka Walter M. Becker, deceased, whose date of death was September 11, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representatives and the personal representatives’ attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate 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 sections 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 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 September 19, 2024.

Personal Representatives: Merritt Becker 1845 R. St. NW Washington, District of Columbia 20009 and, Kurt Becker 1708 Catherine St. Key West, FL 33040

Attorney for Personal Representatives: Andrew Ponnock

Attorney Florida Bar Number: 195420 10100 West Sample Road, 3rd floor Coral Springs, FL 33065 Telephone: (954) 340-4051

Fax: (954) 340-3411

E-Mail: andy@ponnocklaw.

com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 24-CP-432-P DIVISION: PLANTATION KEY IN RE: ESTATE OF BRYCELYNNE ANGEL BORDEN Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of Brycelynne Angel Borden, deceased, whose date of death was July 29, 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.

The 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 sections 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under section 732.2211. 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: September 12, 2024.

Personal Representative: Angelica Lynne Rosado PO Box 281 Aguada, Puerto Rico 00602 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

Publish: September 12 & 19, 2024

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2024-CP-449-P IN RE: ESTATE OF GEORGE C. WATT III Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of

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 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: September 12, 2024.

Personal Representative:

GEORGE C. WATT IV 18 Arlene Dr. Bristol, CT 06010 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: September 12 & 19, 2024 The Weekly Newspapers

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 24-DR-466-K WEBENS LAUTURE, Petitioner, and ANDREA URBANOVA, Respondent. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: ANDREA URBANOVA RESPONDENT’S LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 61 SEASIDE NORTH CT, KEY WEST, FL 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 Webens Lauture, whose address is 1641 Morgan CT, Apt. 4, Key West, FL 33040 on or before October 3, 2024, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 530 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: N/A 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: August 22, 2024 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Jaquelyn Fonseca Deputy Clerk Publish: September 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2024

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

Case # 22-CA-000144-M Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. Cynthia L. Andrews a/k/a Cynthia Andrews; Kenneth Andrews; Sharon Lee Havens a/k/a Sharon Havens; City of Marathon, Florida; United States of America; Unknown Parties in Possession #1, if living, and all Unknown Parties claiming by, through, under and against the above named Defendant(s) who are not known to be dead or alive, whether said Unknown Parties may claim an interest as Spouse, Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, or Other Claimants; Unknown Parties in Possession #2, if living, and all Unknown Parties claiming by, through, under and against the above named Defendant(s) who are not known to be dead or alive, whether said Unknown Parties may claim an interest as Spouse, Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, or Other Claimants Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to order rescheduling foreclosure sale or Final Judgment, entered in Civil Case No. 22-CA000144-M of the Circuit Court of the 16th Judicial Circuit in and for Monroe County, Florida, wherein Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff and Cynthia L. Andrews a/k/a Cynthia Andrews are defendant(s), I, Clerk of Court, Kevin Madok, CPA, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash AT THE MONROE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 500 WHITEHEAD STREET, KEY WEST, FL 33040, AT 11:00 A.M. on December 3, 2024, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to-wit: LOT 13, BLOCK 23, CRAINS SUBDIVISION OF GRASSY KEY, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN NAT BOOK 1, PAGE 51, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA. ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM NO LATER THAN THE DATE THAT THE CLERK REPORTS THE FUNDS AS UNCLAIMED. Florida Rules of Judicial Administration Rule 2.540 Notices to Persons With Disabilities If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Cheryl Alfonso, ADA Coordinator, Court Operations Manager, 502 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040,

305-295-3652 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

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

KREYOL: Si ou se yon moun ki kokobé ki bezwen asistans ou aparêy pou ou ka patisipé nan prosedu sa-a, ou gen dwa san ou pa bezwen péyé anyen pou ou jwen on seri de èd. Tanpri kontakté Cheryl Alfonso, Co-ordinator ADA, Court Operations Manager, 502 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040, 305-295-3652O'mwen 7 jou avan ke ou gen pou-ou parèt nan tribunal, ou imediatman ke ou resevwa avis sa-a ou si lè ke ou gen pou-ou alé nan tribunal-la mwens ke 7 jou; Si ou pa ka tandé ou palé byen, rélé 711.

Kevin Madok,CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Monroe County, Florida

Shonta McLeod

DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT

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September 19 & 26, 2024

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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.

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

2024-11

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.

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

Publish:

September 12, 19 & 26 and October 3, 2024

The Weekly Newspapers

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

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

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

Publish:

September 12, 19 & 26 and October 3, 2024

The Weekly Newspapers

AUTOS WANTED

AUTOS ALL YEARS!

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

AUTO/TRUCK FOR SALE

1989 CHEVY S-10 Cameo Edition, 4.3 V-6 engine, 197k miles, very minor surface rust, original paint, nice interior, garage kept, no accidents, runs excellent. Located in Key Largo. REDUCED $4,800 OBO Contact George at 305-776- 1802 for more information.

2005 Chevy Truck for sale in Marathon. $500.00 Call Nicole 305-433-0515 SOLD IN LESS THAN ONE WEEK!

Place your AUTO/TRUCK FOR SALE ad here. $25.00/ week for up to 5 lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844

BOATS FOR SALE

14' Aluminum boat, 9.9 Mercury Outboard, Elec. start, Trolling motor in bow, NEW gas tank, battery, GPS, Depth Finder & trailer tires. Located in Marathon. $3500 305-395-1015

FREE!! - 2 PONTOON BOATS 24' AND 18' Located in Marathon. Call 305-610-8002

Place your BOAT FOR SALE ad here. $25.00/ week for up to 5 lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844

CAMPING/RV SITE

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

Place your CAMPING/ RV SITE FOR RENT ad here. $25.00/week for up to 5 lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844

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 COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT ad here. $25.00/week for up to 5 lines of copy. Call 305-7430844 today!

EMPLOYMENT

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

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

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.

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 305- 743-6739 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: Administrative Asst. to Executive Director, Med Tech PT/Nights, Housing Choice Voucher Asst., Housing ManagerMiddle Keys, Maintenance Mechanic (Maintenance Worker, and HVAC Maintenance Mechanic $64.480-$72,800/yr. plus benefits. 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 EMPLOYMENT ad here. $25.00/week for up to 5 lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844

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

HOUSING FOR RENT

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.

Apartment for rent in Marathon. 1BR/1BA (large bedroom), kitchen, two parking spots. 305.417.0346 /

Marathon: Waterfront 2/1.5 duplex, monthly, furnished, near hospital. 40' of canal, pool, hot tub, pet friendly. Elec. & water paid. $4,950/mo. F/L/D Call or text James 409-370-0025.

Conch HouseStudio for rent in duplex in Marathon. $960/month + utilities. Newly furnished. Dockage available. No Pets. 305-610-8002

Large One Bedroom Suite, Conch House, carpet, tile, appliances, available for rent in Marathon. $2,000/ month furnished, $1,600/ month unfurnished,. All utilities included. F/L/S Section 8 accepted. Dockage available. No Pets. 305-610-8002

Family Waterfront Home for rent in Marathon. Fully furnished. 70' dock. $4,500/ month includes all utilities, internet & TV. Available for 3 months - Jan, Feb & March. 727-278-1105 RENTED IN LESS THAN 3 WEEKS!

Place your HOUSING FOR RENT ad here. $25.00/ week for up to 5 lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844

MISC. FOR SALE

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

RV SITE FOR RENT

Place your RV SITE FOR RENT ad here. $25.00/ week for up to 5 lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844

WE ARE HIRING!

CLIENT MEDICAL SERVICES ASSISTANT

CNA

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

Place your RV SITE FOR RENT ad here. $25.00/ week for up to 5 lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844

STORAGE AVAIL.

Gated storage & parking available in Marathon for boats, trailers & RV's - across from boat ramp - MM 54. $8-$10/foot. 305-610-8002

Place your STORAGE ad here. $25.00/week for up to 5 lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today.

VACATION RENTAL Key

D’Asign Source is seeking the following professionals. Overtime and benefits are available. For full details, please visit: DAsignSource.com/careers

Residential Lead A/V Tech

Responsible for the integration of Audio & Video, Lighting Control, low-voltage project installation, programming, and crew management to ensure the usability and stable operation of all systems. This includes supporting clients, planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, and optimizing all hardware, software, and communication links.

Place your YARD SALE ad here. $25.00/week for up to 5 lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today.

Working Project

Construction Foreman

For coordination and participation in the day-to-day construction process on site; implementing the construction intent of the architect/ owner and Project Manager, to the highest quality standards.

The Moorings Village is seeking friendly, self motivated, team players for the position:

FRONT DESK

Competitive salary and great bene ts. Previous hospitality experience required. Weekends are a must. Job Types: Full-time

Please email your resume to Sara@MooringsVillage.com or call the reception o ce at 305.664.4708

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.

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

DIRECT CARE STAFF AT ADULT DAY TRAINING PROGRAM FT

Available at our Adult Day program. Providing direct care service and support to our clients in the day program. Requires the minimum of high school completion or GED.*

*ALSO REQUIRED FOR ALL POSITIONS: 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.