11/21 Key West Boys Soccer Westland Hialeah 3:30 p.m.
THIS WEEK IN KEYS SPORTS ON THE COVER
Led by a pair of goals from Sofia Jans, the Coral Shores Lady ’Canes defeated their southernmost rivals on Nov. 7 for the first time in seven years. See page 10. RACHEL RUSCH/Contributed
Naima has shown what consistency, hard work and dedication look like this season; she had her eyes on a state championship spot and did what it takes to make it a reality.”
– Conchs coach Keara McGraw
West
20:17 11TH
place at regionals
Naima Thomas has been quietly closing the gap between good and great the past three seasons with the Conchs. The past month has proven that hard work makes the difference – and it doesn’t hurt to be a savvy competitor, as well.
“Naima is one of the smartest racers I’ve ever seen,” said Conchs coach Keara McGraw. “She just sits back and listens and waits and then makes her move (in the third mile).”
Thomas’ patience and commitment have helped her improve an already-respectable time to one that is possibly going to break the 20-minute threshold at the FHSAA State Championships this week in Tallahassee.
For her dedication to improvement and willingness to give everything she’s got to achieve a lofty goal, Key West’s Naima Thomas is the Keys Weekly Athlete of the Week.
THIS WEEK Naima
Senior, Key West Cross Country
Key
harrier
Photo by: MARK HEDDEN/Keys Weekly
Abbie Sargent. DOUG FINGER/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.
sean mcdonald
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.
Marathon - Alex Rickert alex@keysweekly.com
Upper Keys - Jim McCarthy jim@keysweekly.com
Key West - Mandy Miles mandy@keysweekly.com
The Keys Weekly Sports Wrap is proud to be the only locally-owned publication providing prep sports coverage from Key Largo to Key West. Together with our writers and photographers, we are committed to providing a comprehensive overview of the world of Keys sports with photography that allows our readers to immerse themselves in game action.
Se habla español THE MARATHON WEEKLY (ISSN 1944-0812) IS PUBLISHED WEEKLY FOR $125 PER YEAR BY WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS, INC., 9709 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY, MARATHON FL 33050. APPLICATION TO MAIL AT PERIODICALS POSTAGE RATES IS PENDING AT FORT LAUDERDALE FL AND ADDITIONAL MAILING OFFICES.
All stories, photos, and graphics are copyrighted materials. 9709 Overseas Hwy. Marathon, FL 33050
Office: 305.743.0844 www.keysweekly.com
ON THEIR WAY
Five ’Canes head to swim and dive state championships this week
After their impressive district performances, Keys athletes took the plunge at the FHSAA Region 4 Championships last week to see who would earn a lane at the state championships. Key West, whose 2A swimmers competed at Gulliver Aquatic Center on Nov. 9, did not have any state qualifiers this season, but the Conchs saw continued improvement from both the boys and girls teams. In fact, every single Conch swimmer had a personal best time at the regional meet.
Coral Shores had better luck at the 1A competition at NSU University Aquatics Center on Nov. 8. The ’Canes will send five athletes to compete in various events with solid prospects at medaling.
The solo male athlete will be Aaron Lykins, the District 12 champ in the 1-meter diving competition who finished sixth at regionals. Lykins is ranked 12th in the state and will represent the Hurricanes at the next level after taking up the sport in early September.
The girls team will send four athletes, all of whom will feel right at home competing at the state’s highest level, as they each made the trip last season, too.
Layne Smith and Abbie Sargent earned hardware at regionals by medaling in individual events. Both will be busy, swimming four events each at states. Sargent qualified in the individual 200 IM and 100 breaststroke events, where she finished fourth and third at regionals, respectively. Smith won a pair of bronze medals at regionals in the 500 and 200 freestyle events and will compete in both at states. Both swimmers will join Allegra Fucaraccio and Sofia Figueredo on Coral Shores’ 200 free and 200 medley relay teams.
The Hurricanes will face the rest of the 1A competition beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16 at Ocala’s Florida Aquatics Swimming & Training (FAST) Center.
tracy mcdonald
COMING HOME
Conchs secure playoff game in Key West
Football season is not quite over in the Keys. With a win over Coral Shores on Nov. 1, Key West knew their chances of a playoff game were good, but there were no guarantees for the 7-3 Conchs. Miami Northwestern, a top team in 3A, is in their district, and only district champs move on automatically.
Last week, the Conchs waited for the rest of 3A to finish their schedules to see where they fell in the rankings. Key West’s strength of schedule and solid record combined in the FHSAA’s nebulous algorithm to give them a shot at a state title.
The Conchs’ latest ranking placed them second in the region, behind only Northwestern and ensuring not just a playoff game, but a home playoff game. The advantages of the home field, home referees and home fans give Key West the upper hand, and their competitor, Estero, will face a nearly five-hour drive to the Southernmost City.
Key West lost to a senior-laden Estero last season, but in Friday night’s matchup, the 6-4 Eagles are ranked seventh, and the Conchs are playing exceptionally well this season. The winner of the Nov. 15 regional quarterfinal will play either the Panthers of Somerset Academy or Panthers of Cypress Lake Nov. 22 in the semis. Should that winner be the Conchs, it would mean another home playoff game, as the top-seeded team is awarded the home field location.
Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. at Tommy Roberts Memorial Stadium.
-1 0 -2 0 -3 0 -4 0 4 03 02 01 05 0
Anthony Jenner and the Conchs will do battle at home against Estero on Nov. 15. MAICEY MALGRAT/Keys Weekly
FINS DOMINATE PALM GLADES
Marathon sent Palm Glades Prep home early in an 8-0 mercy rule win on Nov. 5. The Fins spread the wealth, with eight different players scoring goals in the district win.
“I am incredibly proud of the effort and success we saw on the field,” said head coach Shannon Wiley of his team’s season opener. “Captains Jayden Rosete and Estuardo Godoy led the team in sharing the ball, successful passing and control, and good sportsmanship on the field and off.”
Key West split a pair of games last week, losing the season opener 4-3 at home against Somerset Silver Palms on Nov. 4. Albie Bowden, Sonny Bowden and Sebastian Camargo each scored once in the loss. Kieran Smith and Bryden Parsons were credited with assists.
1. Niko Sulak races to the ball.
2. Sebastian Camargo, right, pats Loubins Fleuridor on the back.
3. Owen Lindley goes in for a kick.
4. Captain Jayden Rosete and the Marathon Dolphins opened their season in dominant fashion, shutting out Palm Glades Prep in an 8-0 mercy rule win.
5. Loubins Fleuridor tries for a steal.
6. The Marathon Dolphins celebrate an 8-0 blanking of Palm Glades Prep.
Photos by Maicey Malgrat and Barry Gaukel.
The Conchs had better luck against Palmer Trinity on Nov. 8. Camargo and Loubins Fleuridor each netted a pair of goals in the 6-2 win. Niko Sulak and Owen Lindley accounted for the other two goals. Bowden, Parsons, Sulak and Camargo each assisted in the decisive victory. Fausto Paz was in goal for both matches.
Coral Shores started its season off with a pair of road losses. The ’Canes were shorthanded when they traveled to SLAM Academy in Miami on Nov. 4, losing to the Titans 6-1. The lone Hurricane goal came off an Arando Picado penalty kick. On Nov. 8, Coral Shores lost to Coral Reef 6-0. Some key players for the ’Canes were still participating in their fall sports last week, but the team should fare better this week in their match against Key West on Friday, Nov. 15 now that they are back to a full roster.
Kerry is a satis ed customer of Regan Roth Insurance. She has been relying on excellent service from Vianey Diaz for more than 20 years! She knows she can call anytime to get her questions answered or get help with her coverages. She feels like she is part of the family here and will remain a loyal customer in the future. She 100% recommends Vianey Diaz and Regan Roth Insurance!
SEE YOU IN TALLY
Pair of Conchs join Dolphin teams for FHSAA State Championships
Members from all three Keys schools traveled to Boca Raton on Nov. 8 for the FHSAA Region
4 cross country championships. Key West’s girls plus Sawyer Hill and Coral Shores’ boys plus Ali Wheatley qualified to compete in the 2A division while 1A Marathon’s full boys and girls teams both made the cut. On the line was a shot at making the state championship meet at Apalachee Regional Park on Nov. 16.
The Dolphins’ boys speedsters will make a 10th consecutive appearance in Tallahassee. Their fourth-place performance at regionals was within one second of third. The team’s 18:04 average pace was boosted by the performance of senior standout Vance Bursa. Bursa PRed with a 16:09 second-place overall finish, and though this year’s crop of runners is one of the most talented ever, Bursa’s propensity for pulling off huge upsets is well-documented. Within reach is not only a state medal but Marathon’s school record, a blazing 15:59 time set at the 2018 state meet by Jonathan Pitchford.
Behind Vance Bursa was his brother, freshman Tony Bursa, who finished the race in 20th place in 17:49. Eighth-grader Lucian Burns was next in 18:20, followed by junior Caleb Shelar (18:56) and freshman Allan
Taylor (19:04). Joining the top five at states will be sixthgrader Anthony Vargas and senior Adrien Holdinga.
The Lady Fins finished
led by their youngest com-
her cousin, eighth-grader
time is used as a tiebreaker
The Lady Fins finished seventh as a team, qualifying the entire crew for the big show. This marks the sixth consecutive team appearance in Tallahassee for Marathon’s girls. The Fins were led by their youngest competitor, sixth-grader Molly Joly, who finished in 23:03. Next was the oldest, senior Ella Dunn, in 23:33. Sophomore Maeve Merryman was next in 24:45 followed by her cousin, eighth-grader Rebecca Merryman in 25:29. Sophomores Sara Robinson and Madelyn Thornton finished in 25:37 and 26:08 to round out the top five. Also completing the 5K and qualifying for states as the sixth-place runner, whose time is used as a tiebreaker should one be needed, was sophomore Mylana Loza.
In the girls’ 2A race, Key
In the girls’ 2A race, Key West senior Naima Thomas reached a goal she set in August by qualifying for the state meet with a 20:17 11thplace finish. The top eight teams plus the next four
state meet with a 20:17 11thTHE DOLPHINS’ BOYS SPEEDSTERS WILL MAKE A 10TH CONSECUTIVE APPEARANCE IN TALLAHASSEE.
fastest runners earn a spot at the state championships, and Thomas secured the third at-large bid. Just three seconds behind Thomas was teammate Caylaa Makimaa, who claimed the fourth and final at-large spot by outkicking Coral Shores freshman Ali Wheatley.
race in 19:12 to close out a fantastic first season with the Conchs.
“This season has been a learning curve and he’s got incredible potential for fast running in his future,” said McGraw.
Wheatley, whose inaugural season with the ’Canes was nothing short of spectacular, missed the mark by one spot, but her top-20 finish at regionals and 20:25 time ensure she will have another shot at the big show next year.
Conchs coach Keara McGraw was delighted with her seniors’ performances at regionals, calling it a “celebratory but emotional day, as most of the team ran their final race at South County Regional Park.” And though Makimaa and Wheatley were competing for the same spot, McGraw couldn’t help but scream for Wheatley as well, a testament to the high level of sportsmanship and camaraderie in the sport.
Next to finish in the 2A boys race was the entirety of Coral Shores’ boys team. Tristan Rios was the team’s first in 19:38. Nathaniel Shugarmann also broke 20, finishing in 19:41, and Jamie Cary was next in 20:16. The ’Canes’ top three are all juniors. Sophomore Tristan Sanchez crossed in 21:56 and freshman Garret Gomila finished in 23:02 to round out the top five, whose times are used in the team race calculation. Juniors Alaric Rodriguez and Adrik Gadea also finished for the Hurricanes after qualifying for regionals. Though the ’Canes did not qualify for states, their improvement this season was remarkable, making for an exciting return next year as the team has no graduating seniors.
Thomas and Makimaa, who have been training partners for years, will make the trip all the way to Tallahassee to run a final race together. Never before in school history have two Lady Conchs qualified for states individually. In fact, Thomas joins a short list of three individual qualifiers. Makimaa made that list last season as a junior to join Nicole Matysik as the only at-large qualifiers in school history.
In the boys’ 2A race, Key West freshman Sawyer HIll was the first Monroe County runner to cross the finish line. Hill completed the
as a junior to join Nicole finish line. Hill completed the
The blue wave of Dolphins plus Makimaa and Thomas will take their mark Nov. 16 at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee. The course, a grassy, treelined meander, is typically fast-paced despite some large hills Keys athletes find perplexing. Course temperatures will be the chilliest, perhaps as low as the mid-50s, for the Lady Fins, whose start time is set at 9 a.m. The Lady Conchs start at 9:25 and Marathon’s boys toe the line at 9:50.
RICK MACKENZIE/Contributed
ing Coral Shores freshman
1. Senior Vance Bursa enters the finish chute at regionals, where he placed second. 2. From left, Naima Thomas of Key West, Ali Wheatley of Coral Shores and Key West’s Caylaa Makimaa medal at the FHSAA 2A Region 4 Championships last week. 3. Coral Shores’ Tristan Rios barrels toward the finish line at regionals. 4. Marathon sixth-grader Molly Joly proves she can hang with the older crowd at regionals. Joly led her team to a sixth consecutive state appearance. 5. Naima Thomas (front left) and Caylaa Makimaa (441) of Key West kick down the stretch at regionals. Coral Shores’ Ali Wheatley is seen right behind them. 6. Conchs freshman Sawyer Hill looks strong in the early stages of his regional race. 7. Coral Shores’ boys team runs in a pack at regionals last week. Photos by
Hurricanes topple Conchs in home opener
Coral Shores and Key West opened their soccer seasons by playing one another in Tavernier on Nov.
7. The Lady Canes stormed the pitch and did what no Coral Shores team has done since 2017; they beat Key West in a decisive 5-0 victory.
“The win against Key West on Thursday night was a perfect way for the Lady ’Canes to open the season,” said Coral Shores coach Zach Owens. “It was a great team effort and win.”
Leading the charge for the Hurricanes was Sofia Jans, who netted a pair of goals in the match. Bayley Catarineau, Kai Redruello and Lela Goodrich also each scored one in the win.
“We were able to play our game the way we wanted to and have practiced in the preseason,” Owens said. “Our seniors Sofia Jans and Ali Beth Wilson were elated walking off the field to finally have won against Key West.”
Key West hosted Palmer Trinity School Nov. 8 for their second game of the season. The Lady Conchs also lost that one 5-0.
Marathon has not played a match yet, but all three teams are scheduled to play a home-andhome series with one another this season.
1. Conchs and ’Canes battle for the ball.
2. Maddie Kilduff, left, Molly McKnight and Jazzy Dieguez block the goal.
3. Kaitlyn Franco goes in for a kick.
4. Alondra Matilla, left, passes the ball to Maicee Gage.
5. Maddie Kilduff races to the ball.
6. Mary Searcy kicks the ball.
7. Jenna Mandozzi possesses the ball.
8. Key West defender Lillia Mook boots the ball.
9. Kai Redruello dribbles the ball upfield.
10. Key West’s Lillia Mook (6) and Coral Shores midfielder Ali Beth Wilson (11) seek the ball.
Photos by Maicey Malgrat and Rachel Rusch.
ALMANAC | Nov. 14
On this day: In 1889, New York World reporter Ne ie Bly, inspired by the Jules Verne novel, set out to travel around the world in fewer than 80 days. It t k her 72 days.
In The Bleachers
We a know that Amazon has EVERYTHING, which a arently now includes ready-to-a emble homes, the Mi or reported on Nov. 5. Content creator Nathan Graham ordered the compact home, which showed up in the signature smiley-a ow box. He spent about $39,000, which included a bathr m, kitchen, windows and furniture. The metal home just n ded to be unfolded and sna ed into place to be livable. “This thing is so easy to build,” Graham said. But another customer was le impre ed -- at only 5-f t-8, he said he could touch the ceilings. “I’m actua y going to Airbnb it,” he said. Just to short people?
TODAY’S SPORTS
In 1970, a plane carrying 37 Marshall University football players, as well as the team’s head coach, several assistant coaches, doctors and staff members, Marshall’s athletic director and 25 team boosters, crashed outside an airport near Huntington, West Virginia, killing all on board.
Brevity
News of the Weird
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Please take notice that in accordance with Florida Statute 328.17, Silent Hunter Boat Yard, LLC dba-Marathon Boat Yard claims a possessory lien on the following described vessel:
Owned by Liam Paul Wilson for unpaid storage fees: a 1984 Ocean Alexander 40 Sedan, “Longevity”, Florida Registration # DO948876 and HIN #OCN40441H484.
Sealed bids will be accepted on November 29, 2024 at Marathon Boat Yard, 2055 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050. Silent Hunter Boat Yard, LLC dba Marathon Boat Yard, reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Publish: November 14 & 21, 2024
The Weekly Newspapers
DISTRICT II ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DAC II)
(from the city limits of Key West to the west end of the Seven Mile Bridge) of the MONROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
has an opening for a LODGING INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVE – shall be owners or operating/general managers of motels, hotels, recreational vehicle parks, or other tourist accommodations which are subject to bed tax in the tax collection district for which they are applying.
Any person wishing to participate on the District II Advisory Committee of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council within the district so noted above, may request an application by emailing sydney@fla-keys. com. Completed applications should be emailed to sydney@fla-keys.com or may be sent via U.S. mail to the address below: Department DAC Monroe County Tourist Development Council 1201 White Street, Suite 102 Key West, FL 33040 Deadline for receipt of application at the above address is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 27, 2024. A resume may be attached to the application.
Publish: November 14, 2024
The Weekly Newspapers
LEGAL NOTICE Cemetery Plot Ownership Transfer Intent
The Alex Vega Key West Firehouse Museum seeks to take ownership of cemetery lots #45 and #46 within the Key West Cemetery. Key West’s volunteer firemen originally purchased these lots, but the volunteer organization no longer exists. The Museum intends to improve, maintain, and utilize these lots as part of our mission to honor the legacy of Key West’s firefighters.
As part of this process, we are notifying the public and any potential next of kin for the following individuals buried in these lots.
Pembroke W. Bethel, buried March 6, 1933
Herman Fillmore Roberts, buried April 3, 1961
Clarence M. Roberts, died 1968, burial date unknown
John W. Roberts, buried December 4, 1932, Thomas Alexander Johnson, buried June 16, 1939
If you are a next of kin and have any inquiries or objections to this transfer, please contact the Cemetery Sexton and the Alex Vega Key West Firehouse Museum within the next two weeks from the date of this notice. After this period, if no objections are raised, ownership of the plots will be transferred to the Alex Vega Key West Firehouse Museum. Inquiries may be directed to:
Rosa Diaz, Cemetery Sexton rdiaz@cityofkeywest-fl.gov
Alex Vega Key West Firehouse Museum 1024 Grinnell Street, Key West, FL 33040 keywestfirehouse@gmail.com
Publish:
November 7 & 14, 2024
The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on November 19, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the Harvey Government Center, 1200 Truman Avenue, Key West, FL 33040, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, will hold a public hearing to consider approval of the following County Resolution: A RESOLUTION OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA ELECTING TO USE THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED WITHIN THE COUNTY FOR THE PROVISION OF ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS, FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECTS AND ADDRESSING SEA LEVEL RISE IMPACTS FOR TWIN LAKES; STATING A NEED FOR SUCH LEVY; PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The public hearing is being held for the purpose of receiving public comment on the proposed assessments and collection of the assessment on the ad valorem tax bills. All affected property owners have the right to appear and provide input at the hearing, and may file written objections with the County Administrator at any time prior to the public meeting or within twenty (20) days following publication of this notice, whichever is greater. The assessments will be collected on the ad valorem tax bill, commencing with the tax bill to be mailed in November 2024, as authorized by Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes. Failure to pay the assessments will cause a tax certificate to be issued against the real property which may result in a loss of title. If you have any questions, please contact Rhonda Haag at (305) 453-8774 Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
The public can participate in the November 19, 20024 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida by attending in person or via Zoom. The zoom link can be found in the agenda at: http://monroecountyfl.iqm2. com/citizens.default.aspx. Pursuant to Section 286.0105, F.S., if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings
and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made.
ADA Assistance: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person needing a special accommodation or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the Administrator'sCountyoffice at (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) days prior to the date of the hearing. If you are hearing or voice impaired, call ‘711.’
Dated at Key West this 19th day of October, 2024.
KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court an ex officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida Publish: October 24 & 31 and November 7 & 14, 2024
The Weekly Newspapers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 24-CP-552-P IN RE: ESTATE OF JEAN FRANCES REISINGER, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of JEAN FRANCES REISINGER, deceased, whose date of death was September 30, 2024, File Number 24-CP-552-P is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Plantation Key Government Center, 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 has been served must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE TIME 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.
The date of first publication of this notice is: November 14, 2024.
Personal Representative:
SUDOKU SOLUTION
EDWARD JOHN KLOSKI
6 Atlantic Drive
Key Largo, FL 33037
Attorney for Personal Representative:
JOE A. CATARINEAU
Florida Bar Number: 0517291
91750 Overseas Highway Tavernier, FL 33070
Telephone: (305) 852-4833
Publish:
November 14 & 21, 2024
The Weekly Newspapers
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO.: 24-CP-515-M
DIVISION: MARATHON
IN RE: ESTATE OF ROBYN ELIZABETH BURROWS
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Robyn Elizabeth Burrows, deceased, whose date of death was July 21, 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.
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: November 14, 2024.
Personal Representative: Kendall Witten 11024 Ashburn Road Richmond, Virginia 23235
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: November 14 & 21, 2024
The Weekly Newspapers
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION CASE NUMBER: 24-CP000057-M DIVISION: MARATHON FLORIDA BAR #980810 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF NOEL FAUSTINO CORDOVA Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of NOEL FAUSTINO CORDOVA, deceased, whose date of death was January 6, 2022, 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 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
Keys Energy Services, in Key West, Florida, is accepting applications for the following position in its Executive Department:
Starting pay rate for this position, depending on qualifications and experience: $102,164$105,024/annually
For more information, including job duties and required qualifications, and to apply for the job, please visit their 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.
Attorney for Persons Giving Notice: Christopher B. Waldera, P.A. Christopher B. Waldera, Esq.
Florida Bar No: 980810
Attorney for Personal Representative 5800 Overseas Highway, Suite 7
Marathon, Florida 33050
Telephone: (305) 289-2223
Facsimile: (305) 289-2249
email: chris@cbwpa.com
Publish:
November 7 & 14, 2024 The Weekly Newspapers
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 24-DR-189-P
DIVISION: FAMILY TERESITA PEREZ, Petitioner, and ANAIS LORENZO, WILLIAM GONZALEZ, Respondents.
NOTICE OF ACTION FOR MOTION FOR MODIFICATION OF LEGAL GUARDIAN TO: WILLIAM GONZALEZ RESPONDENT’S LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 416 E 27TH STREET, HIALEAH, FL 33013 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Custody Case has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Teresita Perez, whose address is 142 Dickie Way, Apt. 1, Tavernier, FL 33070 on or before December 2, 2024, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 88770 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, FL 33070, 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 25, 2024
Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Jennifer Havengar Deputy Clerk Publish: October 31 and November 7, 14 & 21, 2024 The Weekly Newspapers
AUTOS ALL YEARS! Junk or Used Cars, Vans, Trucks. Runs or Not.$CASH 305-332-0483
BOATS FOR SALE
2021 Zodiac Inflatable 12' w/25hp Yamaha, only 100 hrs. Excellent condition. Located in Islamorada. $6,000 Call John 305-216-2747
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
FOR SALE: 2019 Walker Bay fiberglass RIB mod. 325ST LOA 11’ with 9.9 HP Yamaha. Located in Marathon. $3,850 970-901-1138
Place your BOAT FOR SALE ad here for $25/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today!
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 for $25/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today!
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.
Reception/Girl Friday needed in the Upper Keys, MM 80. Good pay. Call Patti 305-393-4433
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.
Lead mechanic needed ASAP. Come in person to apply at 2525 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL. Pay based upon experience. 305-289-9884
Marathon Yacht Club is hiring a part-time line cook. Private club, friendly atmosphere.
Flexible lunch/dinner shifts available Tuesday – Sunday. Must provide photo ID, social security card or passport, and checking account. Call 305743-6739 to schedule an interview or email office@ marathonyachtclub.com.
Marathon Yacht Club is hiring part-time servers and bartenders. Private club, friendly atmosphere, guaranteed gratuities. Flexible lunch/dinner shifts available Tuesday – Sunday. Must provide photo ID, social security card or passport, and checking account. Call 305743-6739 to schedule an interview or email office@ marathonyachtclub.com.
Serve/Bartend on the ocean! The Cabana Club, an ocean front private swim club is seeking a customer service-oriented Server/Bartender. Serve on pool deck, beach and/ or bar lounge. Open year round, 9:30am7pm daily. Full time/ Part time. Small friendly staff. Above average hourly wage plus tips. Apply in person at 425 E. Ocean Dr. Key Colony Beach or call 404-2193359 and ask for Dave.
The Housing Authority of the City of Key West now hiring the following positions: Administrative Asst. to Executive Director, Resident Care Supervisor with min. 3 yrs. experience of an LPN, Med Tech, 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 EMPLOYMENT ad here for $25/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today!
PRIVATE COLLECTOR
WANTS Rolex, Dive Watches and Pilot Watches. Old Model Military Clocks & Watches. Call 305-743-4578
HOUSING FOR RENT
2 BR/2BA unfurn. apt. for rent in Key Largo. W/D $1,600/monthall utilities included. F/L/S 305-504-1757
2BR/1BA Condo Unit for rent in Marathon. Canal view. Walk to Sombrero Beach. No Pets. 305-431-0577
Conch House - Studio for rent, newly furnished in Marathon. $960/month + utilities. Dockage avail. for additional $. No Pets. 305-610-8002
1 upstairs bedroom for rent in Grassy Key (East Marathon). Unfurnished. Mostly private bathroom with shared W/D. Other upstairs occupants are the homeowners: A probation officer, his wife, and their very small dog. $1200/ month F/S 305-393-5049 RENTED!
1BR/1BA Unfurnished Apt. for Rent in Grassy Key (East Marathon). Lovely neighborhood. W/D available. Brand new countertop, sink, cabinets, and carpet. Beautiful glass sliding doors and windows with pretty views of tropical plants. $2000/ month F/S 305-393-5049. RENTED!
Place your HOUSING FOR RENT ad here for $25/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today
HOUSING
WANTED
39 yr old male seeking room for rent in the Upper Keys. Reliable handyman. Call 305-394-3747
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
Place your MISC. FOR SALE ad here for $25/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today!
PERSONALS
BEACH HOUSE VACATION! Caretaker couple needed for Bahamas Beach House for 3-4 months. Call or text 305-439-9991
RV FOR SALE
2018 40’ Phaeton X5H, Factory ordered, 450hp Cummins, Diesel Pusher 10kw w/Onan Generator, 39k miles, 4 Slides, 4 TVs. Loaded with extras. Can be seen by appointment in Marathon, FL. Asking $225,000. Call or text Jerry at 305-664-1286 Email: LC1082@comcast.net
RV SITE FOR RENT
RV site / Camping available at marina in Marathon. Monthly/Daily rates. Free use of dingy & fishing on dock. Dockage available for additional $. No Pets. 305-610-8002
Place your RV SITE FOR RENT ad here for $25/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today!
VACATION RENTAL
Key West House For Rent - 28 day minimum. Recently renovated. 2 Units: 3BR/3BA or 2BR/2.5BA. 1 block to Schooner Wharf @ Historic Seaport. Starting $214/night. Sweet CarolineSeaport.com
YARD SALES
Place your YARD SALE ad here for $25/week for up to five lines of copy. Call 305-743-0844 today!
- Environmental Health & Safety Specialist, Emergency Preparedness
- MC Multi-Modality Imaging Tech 1, (Mammo & X Ray), Radiology, $50k Bonus
- MC Multi-Modality Imaging Tech 1, (X Ray & CT), Radiology, $50k Bonus
D’Asign Source is seeking the following professionals. Overtime and benefits are available. For full details, please visit: DAsignSource.com/careers
Competitive Salary Opportunity for Growth
Landscape Designer/Sales
Seeking a talented Landscape Designer/Sales professional. Bring your creativity and passion for outdoor spaces to our company! Ideal candidates will have design experience, hardscaping and soft scaping and strong sales skills.
Technical Marketing Assistant
Support Coastal Source’s marketing & R&D teams by crafting technical content, graphics, and presentations. Manage project data, assets, and communication, ensuring efficient documentation.
- MC Multi-Modality Imaging Tech 1, Radiology, $25k Bonus
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. APPLY AND LEARN MORE careers.baptisthealth.net or call 786-243-8507
*ALSO REQUIRED FOR ALL POSTIONS: Fluent in English language, speaking and writing, proficiency is a must. Level 2 background screening and valid Florida driver’s license. EOE
