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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
ON THE COVER
EVANS
Ella put in a lot of extra work in the offseason and she’s been slowly gathering steam throughout the regular season. She’s hitting big numbers for her weight class, but I know she’s still got some left in the tank.”
— Jessie Schubert, Marathon head coach
At just 125 pounds, Ella Evans is a tiny powerhouse. The junior powerlifter has quietly made gains in the gym with an all-out approach to improving her form and adding plates to her lifts. Last week, Evans brought home two golds at FHSAA’s District 16 1A championships and helped Marathon win the team title. The double district champ was also the top lifter in the traditional event. Her coach emphasized her strong work ethic as well as the intensity she brings to her team. For her strong accomplishments in the gym and willingness to put in the extra hours to improve for herself and team, Marathon’s Ella Evans is the Keys Weekly Athlete of the Week.
THIS WEEK Ella
Junior, Marathon Girls Weightlifting
Photo by BARRY GAUKEL/Keys Weekly
Gold medals at districts
Carlos Lezcano, left, Daeshawn Holmes, Briggs Roberts and the Marathon Dolphins closed out a three-win week with a rivalry victory over Coral Shores on Jan. 24. 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.
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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Win over Coral Shores makes it three in a row for Marathon
Marathon improved to 8-13 with a three-game at-home win streak last week, starting Jan. 21 against Palm Glades Prep. The freshmen led the charge, with 22 points coming from Jack Chapman, 13 from Taylor Huff and seven from Drew Suarez in the 65-44 win.
On Jan. 23 it was the upperclassmen’s turn. Junior Daeshawn Holmes scored 19 points, grabbed 15 rebounds and had four blocks against the Gators of Goleman. Senior Carlos Lezcano scored 13 and junior Briggs Roberts had a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. The game required extra minutes for a decision, and the win went to the Fins, 56-53 in overtime.
The next night, the Dolphins honored their lone senior, Lezcano, with a Senior Night celebration. The opponent, Keys rival Coral Shores, had no intentions of letting the Fins walk away with win number three of the week. The Hurricanes got off to an early lead and continued to press the Fins, who trailed at the half. Then Marathon began to chip away at Coral Shores’ lead, finally gaining the upper hand in quarter three.
Coral Shores closed to within three points in quarter four, but Marathon enjoyed a series of shots that just could not miss and pulled away to a 53-42 win. Chapman had the game-high total of 17, with Holmes scoring 16 and Roberts 15. For the ’Canes, Austin Vogt put up 16 points while Donovan Thiery scored 14 and Ayden Lane added 10.
1. Briggs Roberts sets up the Marathon offense.
2,3. Jack Chapman soars for lay-ins against the Goleman Gators.
4. Briggs Roberts goes for three.
5. Andrew Suarez goes vertical for a jumper against Coral Shores.
6. Daeshawn Holmes meets the teeth of the Hurricane defense.- Drew Suarez gets a shot off prior to drawing a foul.
7. Andrew Suarez walks down a Hurricane defender.
HARDWARE HAUL
Lady lifters make their mark at districts
Strong women across the Keys may feel weighed down this week – in the best possible way.
Marathon and Coral Shores each won a team title in the FHSAA 1A District 16 girls weightlifting championships. Marathon won the traditional event, which combines athletes' total lifted weights in the bench press and clean and jerk lift. Coral Shores was first in Olympic, edging out Marathon by a single point in combining the snatch and clean and jerk lifts. Each school won the runner-up trophy in the event they did not win outright, making the Keys a girls weightlifting stronghold in South Florida.
The Fins and ’Canes traveled to AIE Charter on Jan. 25 for the district meet. Both schools needed some extra room in the school vans for their winners’ hardware on the way home. Coral Shores had two double district champs. Jennille Arias (169 pounds) and Sydney Eysenbach (unlimited) won both the traditional and Olympic events in their weight classes. Teammates Karla Gutierrez (169) and Vanessa Gabriel (unlimited) secured runner-up medals in both events as well.
In traditional lifts, Rachel Rusch is the new district champ at 110 pounds. Her sister Julia was second, then went on to win her own district title in Olympic lifts. At 139 pounds, Julianna Rodriguez claimed the top spot in Olympic lifts and was the runner-up in traditional. Abigail Bergeron did the same at 154. Kali Gomer (129) and Lainey Kerns (199) each brought home a pair of secondplace medals in their weight classes.
Marathon had four dual district champs. Rilynn Richards (119), Ella Evans (129), Justice Lee (183) and Sabrina Schofield (199) each brought home a pair of golds. Ella Dunn (101) was first in Olympic lifts and second in traditional. Ayme Maradiaga (101) edged out Dunn for gold in the traditional event. Ava Merryman (139) and
The Lady Fins’ van was a bit heavier on the way home from the FHSAA 1A District 16 girls weightlifting championships.
Brizni Vargas (154) were first in their classes in traditional lifts. Vargas also claimed silver in Olympic. Other silver medalists from Marathon were Alexia Stip (119) in traditional and Katriya Wright (110) and Tinashay Cunningham (139) in Olympic.
In addition to their dual titles, Evans and Lee were awarded for having the top performances overall for 1A D16. Top Lifter honors are bestowed on the athletes whose performances are mathematically formulated along with their body weight to even the field. Evans won the Top Lifter award in the traditional event while Lee captured the same honor in Olympic. Both athletes are lifting more than their own body weight in the clean and jerk and bench. Lee is the owner of all of the Dolphin school records, and she inches closer to state records with each week.
Lady Conchs Jazzy and Keily Cardona
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In order to move on from districts to regionals, and later from regionals to states, many athletes played the waiting game. Only the champ in each event at each weight moves on automatically. The remaining 19 spots are filled at large with the top-performing lifters in the entire state. It would be a rarity for a second-, thirdand even fourth-place finisher not to advance, and it is not unheard of for places as deep as sixth or seventh to move on.
In addition to the aforementioned athletes, Marathon’s Autumn Wolfe (110), Bella Childress (129), Samantha Schofield (199) and Nivi De La Torre (unlimited) plus Coral Shores’ Mallory Hughes (119), Emily Hurt (119), Leticia Lima (119), Grace Patterson (154) and Karla Gutierrez (169) will join their teammates at regionals.
Key West traveled to Park Vista on Jan. 25 for the 2A competition, where they placed fourth as a team in Olympic lifting and fifth in traditional. The Southernmost City has their own dual district champ in Aaliyah McCloud in the 199-pound category. Althea Olson was the second-place finisher in Olympic lifts at 101. McCloud’s first-place finishes gave her the all-clear for regionals where she will be joined by Olsen, Alexa Condella (154), Jazlyn Lyons (183) and Sophia Nafere (unlimited) at the next level of competition.
The coaches and athletes who made the cut will have a quick turnaround for regionals, slated for all three schools on Saturday, Feb. 1. Key West heads back to Dr. Joaquin Garcia, while Marathon and Coral Shores will meet at Keys Gate for the final step before states. Qualifying state contenders will travel to Lakeland to the RP Funding Center for the FHSAA State Championships Feb. 14 and 15.
The Coral Shores Lady Hurricanes show off their district medals.
Lyons, Althea Olsen, Aaliyah McCloud, Alexa Condella with their district medals.
Melane Estevez exploded for 29 points against Shelton Academy.
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LADY ’CANES PICK UP STEAM
Underclassmen light up the hoop in Keys rivalry matchup
With district playoffs just days away, the Coral Shores Lady Hurricanes found their rhythm on the court with a pair of victories last week.
The first was a home match Jan. 22 where the ’Canes secured a resounding 62-16 win over Shelton Academy. Melanie Estevez dropped 29 points on Shelton, including four baskets from behind the 3-point line. London Atkis added 11 points, eight rebounds and five blocks in the lopsided win. Anna Barrow scored eight with 10 rebounds and Alex Burson added seven. But their biggest win of the season followed on Jan. 24 when the Hurricanes traveled to Marathon to face the Lady Fins.
Coral Shores spoiled the Dolphins’ Senior Night, leading the entire game by a narrow margin, then hanging on for the win despite a Marathon comeback in the final quarter. Estevez had the hot hand again, sinking 16 points while Atkins added 10. Estevez and Atkins, both freshmen, have made the transition from middle school to varsity play. Marathon’s Shaina Robinson is also making that transition smoothly, but she is still in middle school. The seventh-grader’s trio of three-pointers contributed to her total of 14 points against Coral Shores while teammate Elena Eubank, a senior, had Marathon’s high of 15.
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1. The Lady Hurricanes’ London Atkins sets up for a free throw. 2. Coral Shores’ Melanie Estevez drives toward the hoop. 3. Marathon’s Shaina Robinson goes for three. 4. Alex Burson (11) looks for an open Hurricane teammate.
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IN IT
Conchs knock out Wolves for shot at district title
As this paper is rolling off the press, the Key West Conchs are one win away from a district championship.
To begin the playoffs, Key West’s small district and solid ranking sent them directly to the semifinals for a Jan. 24 overtime showdown against Terra Environmental Research Institute. The Conchs entered the match outranked by the Wolves, but managed to pick them off to earn a spot in the FHSAA 4A District Championships against top-ranked Belen Jesuit, scheduled for Jan. 28 (results not available at press time).
In what head coach Nic Farrar called a hard-fought win, Key West took a 1-0 lead in the first half. Emmanuel Innocent sent a beautiful cross toward Sonny Bowden, who sent the ball into the net with a left-footed shot that cruised past the goalie into the bottom corner of the cage.
The Conchs’ DJ Barrett used his head to assist Sonny Bowden’s game-winning goal last week.
Sonny Bowden scored twice for Key West in their district semifinal match.
The Wolves struck back with a goal off of a penalty to even up the game at 1-1 at the end of 80 minutes of regulation play. Key West held their composure and patiently awaited their chance, which came with just three minutes of extra time on the clock. That’s when Sebastian Camargo sent a free kick toward DJ Barrett, who set up a close-range opportunity via a header. Bowden closed in and finished, making it 2-1 Conchs for a win and a chance for a district title.
The 10-3-3 Conchs faced Belen on Tuesday in the championship game, and despite their rankings, a win was well within Key West’s reach.
The Hurricanes used two prior matches as preparation for their FHSAA 3A District 16 quarterfinal game. Ranked sixth, the team faced thirdseeded Somerset Silver Palms, a squad they had lost to 7-0 and 7-1 in the regular season.
“We changed the formation of the team on the field,” said head coach Jorge Bosque, adding that the Hurricanes shifted toward a more defense-heavy style of play.
Bosque’s adjustments were successful, as the ’Canes held off a Somerset score for 33 minutes. At that mark, the Stallions scored with a header that redirected a ball being cleared out for the lone goal of the match.
Despite losing 1-0 and ending the season, Bosque had lots of praise for the team.
“Overall I’m very pleased with the players and the commitment it took for the new formation,” he said. “The team played extremely well considering the field conditions.” Those conditions, including 52-degree temperatures coupled with rain, made Somerset’s brand-new turf field treacherous for a team acclimated to the extreme heat of the Keys and natural grass surfaces. Coral Shores finished the season 8-14.
Marathon’s season also ended in the quarterfinals. The Fins, a District 16 2A participant, played at Archbishop Carroll Jan. 23, losing 4-0 to the Bulldogs. Marathon finished the season with a 3-12-1 record.
JANS’ HAT TRICK PUSHES LADY ’CANES PAST KNIGHTS
Fins, Conchs out of playoff contention; Coral Shores’ season ends in semis
In girls soccer district action last week, Key West and Marathon found themselves at the end of the road with losses in their first match of postseason play. For the Dolphins, that loss came in the form of an 8-1 defeat handed to them by Somerset South Homestead in the quarterfinals of the 2A District 16 playoffs. The Fins prevented a shutout with a goal by seventhgrader Ashley Strama, assisted by sophomore Maeve Merryman. Marathon completed its season at 4-11-1.
For Key West, the small size of District 16’s 4A division sent the Conchs directly into the semifinals, where they lost 1-0 to the Sabres of St. Brendan. Key West finished with a record of 8-10.
One Keys team was able to boast a playoff win this season; Coral Shores took on the Knights of Keys Gate on Jan. 23 and came away with a 5-1 quarterfinal win, boosting the ’Canes into the semifinals. Senior Sofia Jans’ hat trick led the team in scoring, while freshman Bayley Cartineau scored two more in a game dominated by Coral Shores. The 3A Hurricanes’ next opponent was Gulliver Prep in a match scheduled for Jan. 27.
Head coach Zach Owens told the Weekly he had all the faith in the world in his team and was confident that if the Lady ’Canes do what he knows they are capable of, they could come away with the upset and a shot at a district title against the most likely opponent: LaSalle. But District 3A is no joke, and Gulliver is perennially a strong contender.
“We can play with Gulliver. The name intimidates people, but I say let’s just go play the game,” said Owens of the higher-ranked Raiders. “We have a team that can do it.”
The teams have similar records and, against like opponents, both had comparable results this season, making for an exciting semifinal match. Unfortunately, the Raiders proved to be the end of the road for the Lady ’Canes, as their season came to a close with a 5-0 loss.
Sofia Jans, left, and Bayley Catarineau. JIM McCARTHY/Keys Weekly
STATES-BOUND
Lady Conchs will represent Keys in Lakeland
For the second consecutive year, head coach Ariana Corsi and the Lady Conchs competitive cheer squad will make the drive to Lakeland’s RP Funding Center for the FHSAA state tournament.
The Conchs, who compete in the popular small non-tumbling division, were sixth overall in their division at the 1A Region 4 finals. Key West’s division has the most participants, and only the top two places in each region automatically qualify for the state finals. The Lady Conchs’ routine, judged on technical aspects such as difficulty, execution and crowd
Key West’s competition cheer team made the cut to the state finals. MAICEY MALGRAT/Keys Weekly
appeal, scored well enough to advance them to the preliminary competition for another round of scoring prior to the finals.
The at-large bid to states gives the Lady Conchs little time to make any necessary adjustments and polish their routine before the Jan. 31 competition.
“The team hit their mini-pyramid two-man stunt with perfection,” Corsi said, adding that the execution and difficulty of the stunt bolstered the Conchs’ total to help seal their bid. “We will be working on cleaning up our ending pyramid this week as we leave for Lakeland.”
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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 Darryl Wayne Hansen, deceased, for unpaid storage fees: a 1981 Formosa 51’ 6” vessel by Formosa Boat Bldg Co., “Dragonfly”, Florida Registration # FL4642RH and HIN #FBB510330481.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 24-CP-000464-K
DIVISION: PROBATE IN RE: ESTATE OF PHILIP TENNEY, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of PHILIP TENNEY, deceased, whose date of death was July 14, 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 WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (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 including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (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 STATUTES 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 the first publication of this Notice is: January 30, 2025.
Personal Representative:
JED TENNEY
629 William Street Key West, FL 33040
Attorney for Personal Representative:
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION CASE NUMBER: 24-CP00079-M
FLORIDA BAR #980810
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF MURIEL BEAUMONT
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of MURIEL BEAUMONT, deceased, whose date of death was July 23, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050.
The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is: January 23, 2025.
Persons Giving Notice: Stephan Beaumont 311 2nd Street Key Colony Beach, Florida 33051
Attorney for Persons Giving Notice:
Christopher B. Waldera, P.A.
Christopher B. Waldera, Esq.
Florida Bar No: 980810
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Marathon, Florida 33050
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION CASE NO.: 24-CA-000958-K CANDANCE ILENE VALLADARES Individually Plaintiff, vs. Equity Link, INC. A California Incorporated Company NuView IRA, Inc. f/k/a/ Entrust Administration Services, Inc. A Florida Profit Corporation Warren Lloyd Holtzman IRA, MINDY SILVERSTEIN, Individually JOSE MIRANDA, Individually Defendants _____________/
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Last known address: 16 Spring Street, Pleasantville, New York, 10570-2713
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to Quiet Title and to remove the cloud from title of the real property described as: PART OF LOT 51 ACCORDING TO MCDONALD’S SURVEY OF PART OF STOCK ISLAND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 55 OF MONROE COUNTY PUBLIC RECORDS AND IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 51, GO WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THIRD AVENUE A DISTANCE OF 250 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND NORTHERLY A DISTANCE OF 200 FEET TO A POINT; WHICH POINT IS THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE NORTHERLY ALONG THE PROLONGATION OF THE PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED COURSE A DISTANCE OF 70 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND WESTERLY A DISTANCE OF 125 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND SOUTHERLY A DISTANCE OF 70 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES EASTERLY A DISTANCE OF 125 FEET BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA with a physical address of: 6430 Sunshine Street, Key West, FL 33040. Folio Number: 00126510-000000 has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it, on Eric J. Sanchez PA, Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 4960 SW 72nd Avenue, Suite 206, Miami, FL 33155, (786) 408-9681 on or before March 3, 2025, a date which is within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice in The Keys Weekly and file the original with the Clerk of this Court at Freeman Justice Center, 302 Fleming Street., Key West, FL 33040, either before service on Plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default and judgment will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No. 2024-CA-000841-K HEATHER STAPLES, Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/ OR BENEFICIARIES OF CATHERINE KNOWLES; and the UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR BENEFICIARIES OF ROBERT KNOWLES JR.; and the UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/ OR BENEFICIARIES OF MINNIE JUNE KNOWLES; and the UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR BENEFICIARIES OF BERNARD “BERNIE” STAPLES, Defendants. ________________/ NOTICE OF ACTION BY PUBLICATION TO THE FOLLOWING DEFENDANTS WHOSE RESIDENCES ARE UNKNOWN: CATHERINE KNOWLES, DECEASED, THE ESTATE OF CATHERINE KNOWLES, DECEASED AND ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES OR OTHER CLAIMANTS BY AND THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST, SAID DEFENDANT ROBERT KNOWLES JR., DECEASED, THE ESTATE OF ROBERT KNOWLES JR., DECEASED AND ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES OR OTHER CLAIMANTS BY AND THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST, SAID DEFENDANT MINNIE JUNE KNOWLES, DECEASED, THE ESTATE OF MINNIE JUNE KNOWLES, DECEASED AND ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES OR OTHER CLAIMANTS BY AND THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST, SAID DEFENDANT BERNARD “BERNIE” STAPLES, DECEASED, THE ESTATE OF BERNARD “BERNIE” STAPLES, DECEASED AND ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES OR OTHER CLAIMANTS BY AND THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST, SAID DEFENDANT
one (41) feet and three (3) inches; thence at right angles in a Southwesterly direction Eighty-nine (89) feet and four (4) inches; thence at right angles in a Northwesterly direction Forty-one (41) feet and three (3) inches; thence at right angles in a Northeasterly direction Eighty-nine (89) feet and four (4)inches to the place of beginning. AND you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to the complaint, upon DAVID BERMAN, ESQ., 1331 N Mills Ave., Orlando, FL 32803, attorney for the Plaintiff, on or before thirty (30) days from the first day of publication herein and file the original with the Clerk of the abovestyled court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
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EMPLOYMENT
Hiring: Lead Gutter Installer - EXPERIENCE REQUIRED – valid Driver’s License - must be comfortable with heights - located in Tavernier. To apply, please call or text Jay 305-587-1581.
Night Monitor –FREE Private Room in exchange for overnight availability at our Assisted Living Facility. 5 nights on, 5 nights off 10pm-8am plus weekly stipend, Drug & background screen required. www.westcare. com/join-our-team/
Specialty Hardware of Marathon is looking for a full time person, hardware knowledge a must. Apply in person at 10730 Overseas Hwy Marathon. 305-743-3382
Marathon Yacht Club is hiring a part-time line cook. Private club, friendly atmosphere. Flexible lunch/dinner shifts available Tuesday – Sunday. Must provide photo ID, social security card or passport, and checking account. Call 305743-6739 to schedule an interview or email office@ marathonyachtclub.com.
Marathon Yacht Club is hiring part-time servers and bartenders. Private club, friendly atmosphere, guaranteed gratuities. Flexible lunch/dinner shifts available Tuesday – Sunday. Must provide photo ID, social security card or passport, and checking account. Call 305743-6739 to schedule an interview or email office@ marathonyachtclub.com.
Serve/Bartend
on the ocean! The Cabana Club, an ocean front private swim club is seeking a customer service-oriented Server/Bartender. Serve on pool deck, beach and/ or bar lounge. Open year round, 9:30am7pm daily. Full time/ Part time. Small friendly staff. Above average hourly wage plus tips. Apply in person at 425 E. Ocean Dr. Key Colony Beach or call 404-2193359 and ask for Dave.
The Housing Authority of the City of Key West now hiring the following positions: Resident Care Supervisor with min. 3 yrs. experience of an LPN, 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
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PRIVATE COLLECTOR
WANTS Rolex, Dive Watches and Pilot Watches. Old Model Military Clocks & Watches. Call 305-743-4578
HOUSING FOR RENT
2 BR / 1 BA unfurnished apartment for rent in Key Largo. $1,500/month includes utilities. F/L/S Text: 786-559-5494 Email: apmz57@yahoo.com RENTED IN LESS THAN ONE MONTH!!
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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 SOLD!!!
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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
FISHING SALE - SAT. FEB. 1, 8AM-1PM, 706 Copa D'Oro, Flamingo Isle, Marathon. Deep drop elec. reels, rods, spin rods & reels, weights, anchors, line, 2 shotguns, yard tools & misc. stuff.
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FULL-TIME POSITION ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
Serves as the Assistant to the City Clerk. Provides financial services, including processing accounts payable, revenue collections, and accounts receivables, multiple bank reconciliations, and deposit coding, including funding federal deposits and filing quarterly reports, credit card reconciliations, fixed assets administration, and monthly financial statements. Assistant to the City Clerk to attend Commission & Board meetings and record and transcribe minutes of proceedings.
Salary: $75,000 to $81,000 DOQ
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.
IN HOME SUPPORT LIVE-IN CARETAKER (FT) – Key West
Seeking a full-time, live-in, In-Home Support Coach/Trainer to provide companionship and assist clients with training/support. HSD/GED & 1 yr. exp in a related field. 1 year of college can substitute for experience. Must be able to use a tablet for documentation purposes. The shift for this job is split shift with hours in the morning and the evening. We can be flexible on the hours but must be available to work both days and evenings as needed. *
DIRECT CARE STAFF – NIGHTS/WEEKENDS - GROUP HOMES 24/7 (FT)
This position is available at our Windsor Group Home. Providing direct-care services and support to our clients in their home. Must be willing to work flexible shifts including days, overnights on Thursday. Requires a minimum of high school completion or GED and 1 year of experience with care giving or 30 hours or college coursework. *
SUPPORTED LIVING COACH (FT)
Responsibilities include management of developmentally disabled clients in independent living environments, management of office and in-home support staff. Must be available for some evenings and weekends. Bachelor’s degree in related field or experience working with developmentally disabled clients in lieu of degree. Must have a valid FL driver’s license. Salary commensurate with experience.
GROUP HOME MANAGER – (FT) – Key West
FT administrative, salaried position. Responsible for operations of Group Homes in accordance with State and Fed regulations. Oversight of staff and clients. Bachelor’s degree and Florida DL w/clean driving record req. At least 2 yrs of mgmt and admin experience req, and direct or comparable experience w/same or similar population preferred. Computer skills: moderate to advanced.
*ALSO REQUIRED FOR ALL POSTIONS
Fluent in English language, speaking and writing, proficiency is a must. Level 2 background screening and valid Florida driver’s license. EOE
Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays, and Retirement.
Qualifications: Business-related Associate Degree; requires a high level of financial/accounting skills; must have excellent knowledge of QuickBooks and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; exceptional customer service skills; ability to multitask; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; requires a high degree of work ethics; ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with commission, staff, and the public.
Application forms can be found at www.keycolonybeach.net; see “I WANT TO” then “APPLY FOR A JOB.” Equal Opportunity Employer
Submit resume and application by mail or in-person to:
City of Key Colony Beach
Attn.: City Clerk
P.O. Box 510141, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051
Or email Cityclerk@keycolonybeach.net
The City of Key Colony Beach is seeking a full-time Public Works Foreman. The Foreman position is hands-on and works alongside the Public Works crew while assisting the Public Works Department Head in accomplishing department objectives and goals. The foreman is responsible for overseeing and working with a crew of three workers within the Public Works Department, coordinating daily operations, assigning tasks, and ensuring the safe and efficient maintenance and repair of public infrastructure such as roads, right of ways, stormwater systems, parks and facilities.
Salary: $75,000 to $85,000 DOQ
Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays, and the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Application forms can be found at www.keycolonybeach.net; see “I WANT TO” then “APPLY FOR A JOB.” Equal Opportunity Employer
Submit resume and application by mail or in-person to: City of Key Colony Beach
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
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THEME: SUPER BOWL
ACROSS
1. Bungle
5. Cause of a trip?
8. Dao, alt. sp.
11. Between marquess and viscount
12. Super garb?
13. Inlet in Norway
15. Cogito ____ sum
16. Long story
17. Deprived of a limb
18. *Half-time headliner
20. Ice, dark or middle ____
21. *Cindy Crawford wore “____ Dukes” in a Super Bowl ad
22. Flightless bird
23. *Last year’s Super Bowl winners
26. A cheap, run-down motel
30. “____ the fields we go”
31. Merry
34. Actor’s part
35. Expensive
37. Not him
38. Cell phone bill item
39. Civil Rights icon
40. *David Tyree’s ____ Catch
42. Letters of distress
43. What rule follower does
45. Get cozy
47. Greed, biblically-speaking
48. Grieve for the dead
50. Time period
52. *Team with most Super Bowl appearances
55. 3600 seconds, pl.
56. Casino chip
57. Salmon’s output
59. En ____, all together
60. Like Piper of Hamelin
61. Uber alternative
62. ____ Robinson
63. Acronym, abbr.
64. “Come Sail Away” band
DOWN
1. Service charge
2. Songbird
3. Craving
4. Marilyn Monroe, e.g.
5. ____ lazuli
6. Hot
7. 52 cards
8. Hefty volume
9. Greek god of war
10. 1, e.g.
12. Cherry red
13. Post vitriol
14. *Team with no Super Bowl appearances
19. Looney Tunes duck
22. Architectural add-on
23. Meat of coconut
24. Roman king of Judea
25. Like certain whiskey
26. Grow crop
27. Brag
28. Algorithmic language
29. Ganders’ companions
32. Tom Jones’s “____ a Lady” 33. Rolodex abbr. 36. *____ Superdome 38. Wombs 40. Lady lobster 41. Hardened
44. Follows wash
46. Pig sounds
48. Bouncing off the walls
49. Weasel’s aquatic cousin
50. Fly like an eagle
51. Boot-wearing kitty
52. Mama Bear’s husband 53. To perfection (3 words) 54. *Justin Timberlake’s “____ Back,” sung in Super Bowl show 55. Expression of doubt 58.
*Steelers’ number of Super Bowl trophies
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