I know when we put the ball in Tanner’s hands, he is going to do everything in his power to get us yards. He will run through walls for us, and ‘quit’ is not in his vocabulary.”
Marathon’s Tanner Ross is a clear leader for the Fins, but don’t expect to hear him giving long speeches to the team. Ross leads with his actions, training and playing at the highest level possible. When the senior captain does open his mouth to speak, the team is all ears, knowing that what they are about to hear is vital.
“Tanner doesn’t trash-talk or belittle the other team. He just takes care of business,” said coach Sean McDonald. “He does everything, the big picture things right down to the little things like managing the play clock to the last possible second.”
Ross’ hard-nosed running has resulted in five TDs this season, and the yardage he claimed was earned the hard way; he carried the ball along with would-be tacklers along with him into the end zone. Ross is fluent in reading defenses, breaking up plays and making key blocks and tackles for the Fins. For his team-first mentality, athleticism and leadership on and off the field, Tanner Ross is the Keys Weekly Athlete of the Week.
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Photo by BARRY GAUKEL/Keys Weekly
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tune-up on Sombrero Beach Road, some of Monroe County’s quickest runners are headed to postseason competition. Clockwise from top left: Key West’s Caylaa Makimaa, Marathon’s Vance Bursa, Sara Robinson and Allan Taylor, Coral Shores’ Alaric Rodriguez. See page 8. Photos by Barry Gaukel, Mark Hedden and Jim McCarthy.
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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CEND OF THE ROAD
No regional playoffs for Keys teams
oral Shores had no problems advancing past Somerset Silver Palms in the FHSAA 3A District 16 volleyball tournament. The Lady ’Canes played the quarterfinal match Oct. 15 at home, earning that privilege with their higher ranking over the Stallions. The Hurricanes won 3-0 against a team coach Jarrod Mandozzi did not take lightly.
“This one definitely concerned me coming in, as Silver Palms has matched up well with us this season when we’ve been at full strength, pushing us to five sets a few weeks ago when we played them,” he said. The Hurricanes were down a player in the quarterfinals and fresh off their first loss of the season. The ’Canes relieved Mandozzi’s fears immediately with their usual solid play. Celene Walker registered 10 kills, a pair of blocks and 3 aces in the match. Sophia Jans had 9 digs, a block and 4 aces.
In the semifinals, the brackets did not favor the Hurricanes; they faced defending state champs Gulliver Prep. Coral Shores kept things close in the first set until some unforced errors from the ’Canes paired with the heavy-hitting Gulliver lineup widened the gap. The Raiders took the first set 2516, then won sets two and three 25-10 and 25-15 to win the match. Prior to their Gulliver match, Coral Shores was ranked 16th in Florida 3A, giving them hopes of a regional wild card bid, but the odds again did not favor the ’Canes, ending their season at 12-2 on Oct. 15.
Gulliver incredible season and really did everything I asked of them,”
Though things didn't end as he had hoped, Mandozzi was proud of his team. “Either way, these girls put together an incredible season and really did everything I asked of them,” he said.
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Key West went to work against Miami Central on Oct. 14, dismantling the Green Rockets in a home match. The Conchs won the 4A District 16 quarterfinal in three sets, topping the Rockets 25-7, 25-11 and 25-5. The lopsided scoring allowed coach Kim Butler to sub in some underclassmen, something unusual for a district bracket match.
battle.” The set was back and forth to the very end which, unfortunately, ended in a 25-23 loss for the Conchs. Game three was even closer. The odds favored the Bison in the questionable call department, but the Lady Conchs kept their composure and forced Reagan past 25.
drive to Moore Haven for the FHSAA District 8 Rural Championships on Oct. 18. The Fins, ranked second, earned themselves a fast pass to the semifinals with a bye in round one. There, they quickly dispatched the third-ranked Miners of Fort Meade, winning in three sets.
In volleyball, a team must win by 2, which necessitated an extra chance for Key West to make a last-minute drive for a chance to play in the district championship match. Instead, Reagan will have that opportunity, but Butler’s Conch pride could not be hidden after the tough loss.
“It was nice to get everyone in and get playing time tonight,” she said. Gabby Garcia hit at .750 with 15 kills and 4 aces. She was error-free in the win. Audrey Smith had 8 kills and 7 aces against the Rockets. Butler was pleased with Reese Haggard and Sunisa Kuhn as well. Haggard was the key distributor, amassing 19 assists to pair with her 4 aces, while Kuhn had a pair of aces and 7 digs on an errorfree evening.
“I was very proud of them; they fought hard. We just couldn’t stop their outside hitters,” she said, adding that the team’s serving, which scored at 98% in the loss, was extraordinary.
The win advanced the Lady Conchs to the semifinals the following night at Reagan High. The Bison came out with the early lead, and the Conchs found themselves down 11-4. They regrouped and made a run, coming as close as 17-16,
Smith added 10 kills and a block to her stats. It was her serving that brought the Conchs back within striking distance in the first game. Garcia had 15 kills, 16 digs and a block. Haggard earned another ace, 13 assists and 7 digs. Molly McKnight, Diane-
The win sent the Fins into the district championship match against the Terriers of Moore Haven, the top-ranked team in the district who, prior to Friday’s contest, had amassed 14 wins this season. Marathon came out swinging, stunning the Terriers 25-20 in the first set. In set number two, Moore Haven came back with a vengeance, winning 25-11 and evening up the match. Sets three and four did not go in the Dolphins’ favor; they lost them 25-19 and 25-17, resulting in win number 15 for the Terriers and a district runner-up trophy for the Fins.
The Dolphins finish the season 4-15 after playing a challenging schedule in preparation for their first go at a championship in their new division. Coach Kelley Cruz’s decision to take the tougher road and face stronger competition during the regular season paid off; the Fins’ strength of schedule was what gave them the No. 2 seed in the district tournament. Marathon has not made it to the district championship match since 2018. The Fins’ junior-heavy roster features just two seniors, setting the stage for a successful campaign next season.
but a questionable call which could have evened the score at 20 went in favor of the Bison. “Volleyball is a game of momentum, and then that shifted to them and they finished out the game,” Butler said.
za Gonzalez and Kuhn were all perfect at the service line.
Down one game, Key West went to work in what Butler called “an all-out
Key West finished the season 10-7 with plenty of upswing heading into next year. The Conchs lose just two seniors and their offseason tournament and club team play give them a strong advantage in 2025.
Marathon made the long
A stable of juniors and underclassmen gives the Marathon Dolphins plenty to look forward to in 2025 after a district runner-up finish. From top: Sara Strama, Daysi Williams, Yashira Cabral. BARRY GAUKEL/ Keys Weekly
Volleyball is a game of momentum.”
— Key West coach Kim Butler
15 kills and 4 aces. She was against the Rockets. Butler down
Bison. of momentum, and then
Dolphins triumph over Gateway Charter and Mother Nature
Marathon’s
FIVE WINS FOR MARATHON FINS
Having a fish for a mascot proved lucky for Marathon last week when their scoring machine, coupled with foul weather, dampened the spirits of visiting Gateway Charter. The die-hard Dolphin fans who braved the weather Oct. 16 were treated to another offensive onslaught from the Fins as well as their first shutout this season. The rain, drizzling at times and pouring in sheets at others, did not let up for the duration of the game, and winds wreaked havoc on the athletes as well as fans’ umbrellas.
Marathon’s offense was a team effort, with 10 Fins helping to carry the load in the sloppy quagmire. Fabbianho Louis Jeune did the heavy lifting with 11 carries for 112 yards and 2 touchdowns. He added 1 extra point, but the conditions did not favor more from his usual stellar kicking. The conditions really didn’t favor much at all.
Carlos Lezcano was just four yards shy of the 100yard mark on the ground with 1 rushing touchdown Friday night. Lezcano passed the mark with his pass and reception yardage, though. The Dolphins’ atypical offensive system favors gritty, adaptable athletes, of which Marathon has plenty. Tanner Ross carried one into the end zone and Israel Gonzalez, Jesus Gonzalez, Braulio Garcia, Shamar Wright, Curren Nicolay, Olivier Mondesir and Sean Westerband all had positive yardage on the ground for Marathon in the win.
Controlling the waterlogged, slippery ball was a factor for both teams, but Marathon managed to air it out, so to speak, for positive yards and an extra pair of TDs. The Dolphins, who are always heavy on running plays, were 4-for-4 through the air Friday. Louis Jeune’s single pass was to Lezcano for 9 yards. Lezcano tossed three passes, two for touchdowns. He connected with Ross for one and Christopher Paul for the second.
the air Friday. Louis Jeune’s downs. He connected with
Defensively, the Fins had cia and Bryan Bravo each is
Defensively, the Fins had their best showing of the season. Ross had 6 solo tackles and 2 assists. Israel Gozalez had 2 solos and 4 assists. Freshman Khoa Nguyen had a sack while Braulio Garcia and Bryan Bravo each caused a fumble. Louis Jeune recovered a fumble to help secure the shutout.
John Carroll Catholic, whom need for the playoffs. Marathon they seal the deal on a playsince 2007.
Up next for Marathon is John Carroll Catholic, whom they will face at home for Senior Night on Oct. 25. The 8-0 Rams are ranked markedly higher than the Dolphins, making a win for the Fins just what they need for the playoffs. Marathon needs to be in the top 20 in the Rural classification in order to advance toward their first state playoff run since they left the FHSAA’s district system in 2011, and should they seal the deal on a playoff game, it will be their first since 2007.
The Fins were the only Keys team to take the field last week, as both Coral Shores and Key West had bye weeks. Key West picks up Oct. 25 against Miami Jackson in a district matchup on the road. Coral Shores faces St. John Neumann the same day for their homecoming celebration.
last week, as both Coral bye weeks. Key West picks up Oct. 25 against Miami same day for their home-
Top: Sophomore twins Israel, left, and Jesus Gonzalez have been steadily making their marks on the gridiron for the Fins.
Right: Curren Nicolay ended the night on Oct. 16 with positive ground yardage.
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Carlos Lezcano takes the handoff from Fabbianho Louis Jeune in the driving rain during the first half of Marathon’s win against Gateway Charter on Oct. 16.
cheerleaders brave the weather to cheer on the Fins during a very short break in the rain.
Shamar Wright in the splash zone
Photos by Barry Gaukel and Tracy McDonald
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MEET IN THE MIDDLE
Runners from across the Keys met up in Marathon on Oct. 16 for the Monroe County All-County Cross Country Invite. The fast-paced out-and-back course offered runners a chance at a PR just two weeks prior to district races, and the October weather was far kinder than the sweltering temperatures earlier this season. The winners were no surprise, with Key West’s Caylaa Makimaa crossing first in the girls race and Marathon’s Vance Bursa first for the boys.
Makimaa’s 19:06 finish is well ahead of her best time as she prepares to do whatever she can to qualify for a second state appearance in Tallahassee. Makimaa qualified last season individually, and if she can do what she did in Marathon, her ticket is all but punched.
Makimaa was not the only one flying toward Sombrero Beach. Coral Shores’ Ali Wheatley blazed across the finish line in 19:30, a PR and a phenomenal time for any distance athlete, let alone a freshman. Naima Thomas and Violet Jangraw crushed their former best times, finishing in 20:13 and 22:18, respectively. In fifth place was Marathon’s Ella Dunn, who finished in 23:35. Key West’s Laira Anaya, Coral Shores’ Kate King and Tess Hill and Marathon’s Maeve Merryman and Sara Robinson rounded out the top 10 runners.
In the boys race, Vance Bursa won by a wide margin, picking up a PR along with the win. HIs 16:16 time bested what he did in his top-10 states performance two years ago, though that course is grassy and full of turns and hills. In second place was Tony Bursa, finishing in 17:59; then Allan Taylor crossed the line in third place in 18:16 for a PR and the Dolphin sweep.
Coral Shores’ Alaric Rodriguez also had his best time, finishing fourth in 18:22. Marathon’s Caleb Shelar was fifth with a personal best (19:19), and Coral Shores’ Tristan Sanchez (19:24), Nathaniel Shugarman (19:27) and Jamie Cary (19:35) were sixth through eighth; all three picked up PRs. Key West’s Prometheus Delacerda and Marathon’s Adrien Holdinga rounded out the top 10 at the race, and Delacerda had his best time to date.
The invitational offered a middle school 3K race as well. Marathon’s Lucian Burns and Molly Joly, who typically compete in the 5K distance against high school athletes, won on their home course. Burns, an eighth grader, has worked his way into the top pack at Marathon, and his training with the older athletes has paid off. Burns finished in 11:02, a pace of 5:55 per mile over the shorter course. Joly, just a sixth grader, has also worked her way into the top tier at Marathon. Her 13:15 3K was the fastest time of female Keys middle school racers. And unlike the rest of the middle school competitors last week, Burns and Joly will have an extended season when they travel to districts to compete with the Fins’ varsity teams at the 5K distance.
Districts for Marathon are Oct. 29 at Palmer Trinity School. For Key West and Coral Shores, they occur the following day at Larry & Penny Thompson Park. Teams and individual runners who advance to regionals compete on Nov. 8 at Pinecrest for both 1A and 2A schools.
1-2. The boys and girls 5K races take off at the gun for the Monroe County All-County Cross Country Invite on Oct. 16. CONTRIBUTED
3. Caylaa Makimaa’s personal record of 19:06, 24 seconds ahead of her next competitor, secures her title as Monroe County’s cross country champion. Teammate Naima Thomas, right, finished in third. CONTRIBUTED
4. Coral Shores freshman phenom Ali Wheatley finished second at the All-County Cross Country Invite. JIM McCARTHY/Keys Weekly
5. With a PR of 16:16, Marathon senior Vance Bursa is primed for another postseason run (pun very much intended). BARRY GAUKEL/Keys Weekly
MIDDLE
Hurricane Brock Bynum’s score of 48 was good for third place overall in a match against St. Brendan School at Trump National. DOUG FINGER/ Keys Weekly
GOLFERS SWING INTO POSTSEASON ON OCT. 29
Steling continues her winning ways in Key West
The weather held out long enough for all three of Monroe County’s golf teams to get in one match each last week. Coral Shores traveled to Doral Oct. 16 to play at Trump National against St. Brendan School. Gabby Thomas was the lone Lady ’Cane to make the trip, shooting a 59 in the nine-hole contest and claiming third place overall. Brock Bynum was third in the boys match with a 48 on the afternoon. Preston Carroll was one stroke behind Bynum in fourth place. Jacob Bohnstadt, Derek Ramos, Tanel Irons and Donovan Thiery each completed nine holes on the challenging course.
The rest of the county was in Key West, where Claudia Steling won another match on her home course. Steling shot a 52, six strokes ahead of teammate Claudia Lopez in second. Marathon’s Justice Lee was third, followed by Key West’s Monica Bueno in fourth, Breanna Santana and Lexi Finigan, who tied for fifth, and Makenna Haines of Marathon in seventh.
In boys action, a trio of Conch seniors swept the top three spots. Peyton Zubieta, Andrew Bassett and Jackson Barroso were first through third while sophomore Geo Twyman tied with Marathon’s Leo Mendez for fourth. Roco Piscetello of Marathon was sixth. Mason Titendor of Key West and Marathon’s Mason Thornton and Aiden Richard were seventh through ninth, respectively. Emmett Merryman and Luca Picariello tied for 10th.
Keys golfers have a few more chances to practice before districts – that is, if the courses can drain and the weather cooperates. The Conchs will begin postseason play Oct. 29 at Palmetto in hopes of making it through to the next round. Regionals for Key West’s boys will be held in Ave Maria near Naples; the girls are across the state at Eagle Trace near Pompano. Marathon and Coral Shores, who compete at the 1A level, have their boys and girls split at districts. The boys play Oct. 29 at Redlands while the girls play the following day at Normandy Shores. Regionals for the Fins and ’Canes, should any of their golfers fare well at districts, are set for Miami Shores.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 24-CP-510-P DIVISION: UPPER KEYS IN RE: ESTATE OF YVES PASCHKES Deceased.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 24-CP-502-M DIVISION: MIDDLE KEYS IN RE: ESTATE OF CLARA ANN MAYETTE, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Clara Ann Mayette, deceased, whose date of death was September 2, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for MONROE County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050. The names and addresses of the
personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent's death by the decedent or the decedent's surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, Florida Statutes, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is: October 17, 2024.
Personal Representative: Gerald Edward Mayette 1129 Calle Ensenada Marathon, Florida 33050 Attorney for Personal Representative: Richard E. Warner
Attorney Florida Bar Number: 283134 RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A. 12221 Overseas Highway MARATHON, FL 33050 Telephone: (305) 743-6022 Fax: (305) 743-6216 E-mail: richard@rewarnerlaw. com Secondary E-Mail: pamela2@ rewarnerlaw.com Publish: October 17 & 24, 2024 The Weekly Newspapers
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 24-DR-971-K
DIVISION: FAMILY JOSEPH MOISE, Petitioner, and LUCRETIA GREEN, Respondent.
NOTICE OF ACTION FOR EMERGENCY PETITION FOR TEMPORARY CUSTODY TO: LUCRETIA GREEN RESPONDENT’S LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: UNKNOWN YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Emergency Petition for Temporary Custody has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Joseph Moise, whose address is 126 Avenue F, Key West, FL 33040 on or before November 17, 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: NONE Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.
Dated: October 15, 2024 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Jaquelyn Fonseca
Deputy Clerk Publish: October 17, 24 & 31 and November 7, 2024 The Weekly Newspapers
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Heavy duty, hard wood Futon Bed for sale in Marathon. Excellent condition. Couch turns into double bed. $250.00 305-849-0975
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VACATION RENTAL
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YARD SALES
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