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RON SAUNDERS SELECTED AS ISLAMORADA’S NEXT VILLAGE MANAGER
Former state representative to begin new job April 21
JIM McCARTHY
jim@keysweekly.com
Florida Keys native and former state representative Ron Saunders will take the reins as Islamorada’s next village manager, following a unanimous vote by the five council members at an April 10 meeting.
The selection didn’t take long among the council at the Founders Park Community Center. The process began as each member wrote the name of their preferred choice on a piece of paper provided by Jamie Terry, human resources director. The results came back with three votes for Saunders and two for Jennifer DeBoisbriand, village planning director. Theodore Munchmeyer, Plantation Key resident and former senior military officer, was among the finalists but received no votes.
Councilman Steve Friedman made a motion to select Saunders as village manager; it was seconded by councilwoman Deb Gillis and approved via 5-0 vote.
“Thank you very much, all five of you,” Saunders said. “I pretty much knew somewhat how the vote might go, but I know all five of you very well. The 5-0 vote means a lot to me, and I’ll work equally with all of you.”
A lifelong Keys resident, Saunders started out practicing real estate, banking and corporate law in Key West between 1979 and 1982 in partnership with his father, Jack, who served as a state legislator and judge in Monroe County. He then went on to become deputy county attorney, providing legal counsel to the Monroe County Zoning Board and board of adjustment, between 1982 and 1986.
From 1986 to 1994 and 2006 to 2012, he represented Islamorada and the rest of the Keys in the Florida Legislature. During his tenure in Tallahassee, he served as chair for the House
Appropriations Committee, responsible for the state’s multibillion-dollar budget, and the Community Affairs Committee, which was responsible for all local government legislation, including growth management bills. Saunders noted his legislative office was located on Plantation Key.
He sponsored and passed major legislation, including the Save Our Homes bill that capped increases in homestead property tax values. He also aided and supported measures to protect Florida Bay from agricultural pollution running from the Everglades.
Following his departure from the state Legislature, he returned to the legal arena as a self-employed attorney and then as general counsel for the Monroe County Clerk of Court. He was also a familiar voice as he delivered daily news reports on US 1 radio for six years. He was also working as an attorney with Merlin Law Group, which he joined after Hurricane Irma to assist Keys residents in dealing with their windstorm insurance companies which either denied or underpaid valid coverage claims.
In January, Saunders began work-
ing as director of community relations with Lower Keys Medical Center.
Before the selection process, Mayor Sharon Mahoney stressed the importance of a 5-0 vote for whoever the council would choose as next village manager. Mahoney previously served on a council that parted ways with then-manager Ted Yates in 2023 and hired Rob Cole in early 2024. Cole resigned in January 2025.
“I want the community to get the best person, the best candidate, and for this person to stay more than the next election,” she said.
Saunders and the council verbally agreed to the same salary and benefits structure as reflected in the current budget through former manager Rob Cole’s agreement. Saunders will receive a $200,000 salary, $4,000 monthly housing allowance plus benefits. Saunders said he will be ready to go April 21. A current Cudjoe Key resident, Saunders also said he’ll be looking to find a house in Islamorada.
The council also thanked Sheila Denoncourt, the village’s head building official, for her service as acting village manager.
Ron Saunders shakes hands with Islamorada resident Joe Wischmeier after the village council’s 5-0 vote to select the Keys native and former Florida House representative as Islamorada’s next village manager during an April 10 meeting at the Founders Park Community Center. JIM McCARTHY/Keys Weekly
KLS DRAMA CLUB PRESENTS ‘MOANA JR.’
Audiences will be swept away to a Pacific island
KELLIE
BUTLER FARRELL www.keysweekly.com
After months of exhausting rehearsals, the curtain is set to rise on Disney’s “Moana Jr.” The cast of this musical, presented by the Key Largo School Drama Club, includes 48 student actors, from 8 to 14 years old.
“The character I play is Moana and I think she’s very inspiring because she became a wayfinder despite all the people pressuring her to stay in the village,” said KLS fifth grader Gabby Castano. (In the show, a wayfinder is someone who navigates the ocean using cues from nature, like the stars, moon and ocean swells).
“One of the cool things about this show is we made a majority of the islander costumes,” said KLS drama teacher Michele Zofchak. “We have been learning about Pacific Islander culture, we’ve been learning about how we can show respect for that culture.”
The musical follows the adventures of strong-willed princess Moana, who against her parents’ wishes, follows her calling and sails out to sea in order to save her village.
“I really like Moana, I feel like she kind of relates to me because we’re on an island,” said 13-year-old Kaelyn McMahon, who plays the chief ancestor and is also a Moana understudy.
With the help of grants from the Keys Children’s Foundation and the Ocean Reef Community Foundation, Zofchak says she and others have been able to make the show “pretty spectacular” with beautiful sets and backdrops.
Since rehearsals started in midJanuary, KLS music and movement teacher Kelly Shaw has been helping the students perfect their Polynesian dance moves.
“They really come out of their shells when they’re in drama and there’s a little bit of everything for everybody,” said Shaw.
Viviane Ensign, 9, plays the understudy for Hei Hei. She enjoys being part of the drama club.
drama teacher
and parent volunteer Caitlin
sort through dozens of costumes to be worn in ‘Moana Jr.’ Many of the costumes were handmade by the cast and volunteers. KELLIE BUTLER FARRELL/Keys Weekly
Matus and Kaelyn McMahon pose during a dress rehearsal for ‘Moana Jr.’ The show opens this weekend. The Key Largo School Drama Club started rehearsing in mid-January. CONTRIBUTED
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‘Moana Jr.’ cast members say they are excited for opening night on Friday, April 18. From left, Fatima Gutierrez, Olivia McMahon, Monserrath Ornelas, Emily Ornelas, Gabriela Castano Polo, Hannah Qually, Victor Mora, Vivian Ensign and Sofia Lopez.
RESORT EMPLOYEES PUT ON THEIR HERO CAPES
Actions saved a 3-year-old from drowning in a pool
their efforts to save a 3-year-old boy who was in danger of drowning at a pool
JIM McCARTHY jim@keysweekly.com
Workers at an Islamorada resort are being credited for saving the life of a 3-year-old child who was found and quickly pulled from the bottom of a pool.
The child ended up surviving the scary situation thanks to the swift response and aid by Islander Resort employees Briana Nolesco, Demetrius Andrews and Natasha DeJesus, as well as first responders. The three staff members were recently presented with Community Hero awards by Fire Chief Terry Abel on behalf of Islamorada.
Before the awards presentation, Abel explained the sequence of events in February, when a family from New York came to Islamorada’s Islander Resort for vacation. The family was enjoying the sun, warmth and breezes poolside. The grandparents were busy keeping an eye on the grandbabies when a little baby was beginning to fuss. The grandparents turned their attention for just a brief moment to care for the younger grandchild. When they turned around, their 3-year-old grandchild was at the bottom of the pool. Chaos ensued as the grandparents and bystanders rushed to get the child from the pool.
DeJesus, a recreation attendant, saw and heard the commotion and sprang into action. Andrews, an
VILLAGE SAFEGUARDS 85 NATURAL ACRES
Sign at new preserve honors the Glynn family
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engineer at the resort and DeJesus’s father, followed closely behind his daughter.
Both began to assess the child’s airway, and quickly realized the child was not breathing. They rolled the child over to the side and gave back blows, at which point the child began to vomit water. Nolesco, food and beverage manager, then arrived and saw the child was still not breathing. The three workers rolled the child over again and more water came up. The child began to cry, a sign the water was out of the airway.
During the incident, crews from Rescue Station 20 arrived in less than 4 minutes. Upon arrival, they found the grandmother holding the youngest child and one of the staff members holding a crying 3-year-old.
“In the EMS world, a crying baby is a good thing in this situation. Parents maybe not so much, but EMS it’s a godsend,” Abel said. “These three employees at the Islander Resort helped save a child’s life.”
Rescue crews continued to provide care en route to the hospital where the child began to regain color and signs of mental activity. The child was then treated by the hospital’s emergency room staff.
“It all could have gone a lot different without some quick thinking and actions by the … three individuals,” Abel said before presenting the Community Hero awards at the start of a March 18 village council meeting.
slamorada council members and staff gathered off Porto Salvo Drive inside the Venetian Shores community on April 9 to dedicate an 85-acre property as a nature preserve.
“What started as litigation became preservation,” said former village council member Mark Gregg.
He added that the owner of the property, the Glynn family, wanted various easements and use of the property that the council of seven years ago didn’t find suitable. During mediation, the owner agreed to sell the property to the village for an appraised value.
The property was purchased by Jay Glynn in the 1960s. At the time, it was platted for commercial development along its U.S. 1 frontage and for residential development similar to that of the neighboring Venetian Shores subdivision. The state, however, subsequently listed a portion of the Glynn property on the Florida Forever acquisition list; Monroe County designated the Glynn property as conservation land in the comprehensive planning process. Upon its incorporation, Islamorada also designated the land as conservation.
Glynn’s trust and heirs attempted to obtain limited development approval for upland area along U.S. 1 frontage of the property through applications submitted to the village for small-scale comprehensive plan amendment and associated rezoning to allow affordable housing development. Those applications were denied by the village in 2019. The matter eventually reached mediation in 2023, which led to a settlement agreement that saw the village pur-
chasing the property from the Glynn heirs.
The village paid $650,000 to acquire full ownership of the 85 acres.
Gregg joined current council members Deb Gillis, Don Horton and Anna Richards at the dedication.
“This property was platted for over a hundred lots. Much of it is wetlands and really couldn’t be built on, but there are acres of very highquality hammock,” Horton said.
“Setting aside property as a natural preserve reduces our exposure to takings claims and keeps our village natural and beautiful,” Richards said.
The village Land Acquisition Advisory Committee, a volunteer citizens’ group, works with Peter Frezza, environmental resources manager, to evaluate properties in the village and recommend acquisitions. In the case of this acquisition, referred to as the “Glynn Family Preserve,” the appraised value came in under the asking price, but the village is constrained by the appraisals.
The Land Acquisition Advisory Committee follows property guidelines set by Florida Forever, the state’s primary land acquisition program. The goal is to use land acquisition to preserve natural ecosystems around the state. The program has set aside about 900,000 acres. It is funded by tax stamps on property documents and by a portion of real estate taxes paid to the state.
Islamorada has budgeted $1 million to fund acquisition of land to be placed in reserve. The village staff is in discussions with and searching for willing sellers. More information is available from Frezza at peter. frezza@islamorada.fl.us or call 305664-6427.
From left, Vice Mayor Don Horton, councilwomen Anna Richards and Deb Gillis and former councilman Mark Gregg at the dedication of the 85-acre Glynn Family Preserve in Venetian Shores in Islamorada on April 9. FRANK DERFLER/Keys Weekly
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From left, Islamorada Fire Chief Terry Abel; Islander Resort staff members Natasha DeJesus, Arthur Southward, who accepted an award on behalf of Briana Nolesco; and Demetrius Andrews. DeJesus, Nolesco and Andrews received Community Hero awards for
in February.
VARIANCE APPROVED FOR PUBLIX, WORKFORCE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
Residents have traffic and safety concerns
JIM McCARTHY jim@keysweekly.com
Developers of the proposed Publix and workforce housing in Tavernier await two more key county approvals before any shovels hit dirt.
Concerns from neighbors adjacent to the property and area residents continue to be heard over traffic, safety and too much development for the property at MM 92.5, oceanside, which is now owned by Blackstone Group Tavernier 925 LLC.
Several items related to the supermarket and workforce housing project went before the Monroe County Planning Commission during a special April 15 meeting at the Murray Nelson Government Center in Key Largo. Planning commission members voted 4-0 to approve a variance to relax a county regulation requiring 400 feet in separation between curb cuts on U.S. 1. An application by the developer’s agent, Bart Smith, sought a reduction to 280 feet between the access into the property slated for development and Garden Street where residential homes sit.
In his remarks, Smith said moving the access north or south wouldn’t meet the 400-foot requirement. Without the variance, Smith said, a hardship would be created with essentially no access to the property.
The project seeking to build a 47,240-square-foot Publix supermarket and 2,100-square-foot liquor store, as well as 86 units of workforce housing, will only have one access from U.S. 1 northbound. A turn lane is proposed to allow those traveling north to the
grocery store or heading home from a day’s work to move off the two-lane highway and decelerate into the property’s driveway.
Residents taking to the microphone during public comment before the commission’s variance approval lambasted the project. Several expressed concerns over traffic in the area and fears of accidents as a result of the development.
Barbara Froelich delivers mail to residents in Tavernier. She said she runs the risk of getting rear-ended daily by motorists traveling at high speeds around the bend on U.S. 1 near MM 92.5 — and that’s with her turn signal, hazard lights and yellow LED flashers all on.
“That whole area of traffic is dangerous,” she said.
Issues were also brought up on how motorists coming out of the property would navigate everything from vehicles entering via the turn lane, plus two lanes of vehicles traveling north on U.S. 1. There’s also a bike lane.
An outside traffic engineer, not consulted by the county nor the applicant, mentioned the need for a traffic signal at the location. Miles Moss said the proposed development and traffic generated from it would create “hazardous conditions and create accidents.” Moss was brought in by attorney Andy Tobin, who’s been working on behalf of the Tavernier Community Association. The TCA has stated its objections to the commercial development slated for the property.
Chairman Joe Scarpelli agreed with Moss over the need for a traffic
light. He also issued concerns in relation to the lack of separation between the bike lane and proposed deceleration lane.
There was also discussion over how trucks traveling south and bringing goods into the Publix supermarket would enter the property from either the median or across the northbound lanes of U.S. 1. Smith said Publix deliveries usually occur during the early hours before the morning rush hour.
Developers are also seeking approval of a major conditional use permit from the planning commission. The item was continued to a May 28 meeting in Marathon. A development agreement must also be approved by the board of county commissioners. Planning commission members recommended the BOCC approve the development agreement, albeit with several conditions including some pocket parks, architectural changes to buildings A1 and A2, a buffer for building E, light mitigation and a review of the ingress and egress for bikes and vehicles.
Public speakers expressed issues with the lack of green space and recreational amenities for local workers and their kids who’d be living in the housing complex. Chris Hoguet, Orange Blossom Road resident and former military officer, said the project should focus more on improving the quality of living.
The Vestcor Companies is developing the workforce housing side of the project. Units ranging from one-bed, one-bathroom to three-bed, twobathroom would be restricted to those making at least 70% of their income in Monroe County.
Per the development agreement, the dwelling units must be opened up to essential workers in Monroe County 30 days prior to being made available to the rest of the public.
Tobin was the attorney representing Publix in Islamorada when village staff persuaded them to reduce the size of the store. He urged planning commission members to make a similar request to reduce the store’s footprint.
“If you reduce the size, Publix won’t lose any money,” he said. “If you’re going to follow the BOCC’s lead to the fact we need essential workforce housing for teachers and nurses and deputies, then give them a decent place to live. You have the power to do that. You should do that.”
Friends of Pennekamp hold night out
The Friends of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park will hold a Friends Night Out meet-and-mingle at the Caribbean Club on Monday, April 28 at 5:30 p.m. The Caribbean Club has donated a $100 gift certificate for a raffle at the event. Live music kicks off at 6 p.m.
Season-ending concert at Founders
The Keys Community Concert Band’s “Pops in the Park” series will come to a conclusion with a performance, “Conch Classics” on Saturday, April 19, from 4-5 p.m. Local students will join the band for this free concert at the amphitheater in Founders Park, Islamorada. This event is brought to you by professional and amateur band members of all ages, who just love to make music. Attendees are invited to pack a picnic basket and a blanket or chairs, and load up the family and pets for this hour-long concert.
Real ID needed to fly beginning in May
Beginning May 7, U.S. travelers who wish to board a domestic flight will be required to show a Real ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card. Without it, they will need a U.S. passport or other acceptable form of identification.
“Most Floridians likely have a Real ID by now, since the state began issuing them over a decade ago,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “However, if you recently moved from another state or haven’t renewed your license in a long time, check your ID. If it doesn’t have the correct markings, set an appointment with the DMV soon. The closer we get to the Real ID deadline; the longer DMV lines are likely to be.”
A rendering shows a Publix supermarket and workforce housing on property located at M 92.5, oceanside, in Tavernier. CONTRIBUTED
Band trumpets. CONTRIBUTED
DOWNSTAIRS ENCLOSURES CAN EVENTUALLY EXPAND, FEMA SAYS
Monroe County removed from flood inspection remedial plan
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners has been seeking Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approval to eliminate decades-old requirements and restrictions on the amount of square footage that can be enclosed for storage under stilted homes. The county provided written documentation of regulatory efforts in order to assure FEMA that the county is following federal regulations by requiring property owners to build all habitable space above the minimum required elevation to prevent flood impacts.
After providing this documentation, Monroe County received a letter from FEMA supporting the elimination of the county’s 2004 remedial plan for flood inspection and compliance. This decision allows the county to move forward with key code amendments, enabling property owners to have additional enclosed storage space below the required flood elevation under their houses while maintaining compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
With FEMA’s approval, Monroe County can now proceed with eliminating the maximum square footage limit for enclosed storage space below flood, which is currently 299 square feet; as well as the requirement for an inspection at the time of sale.
Code amendments will take eight months to a year to process.
The downstairs storage enclosures must remain limited to storage, parking or building access and cannot be used as habitable space. The prohibition against habitable living space in downstairs storage enclosures is based on federal regulations. A property owner who seeks a permit to expand storage enclosure must sign and record a non-conversion agreement, which
Enclosures under stilted homes in the Keys, previously limited to a maximum of 299 square feet, will soon be allowed to expand – as long as they are still used for storage, not living space. PHOTO DESIGN BY NATALIE/ Contributed
will document the types of improvements permitted so future buyers can see what is legal and compare it to existing conditions when they purchase a home. This will allow purchasers to know whether there have been illegal improvements before they buy the house.
“This is a major step forward for Monroe County residents,” said County Administrator Christine Hurley. “The county has worked diligently to meet and exceed NFIP compliance standards over the past decade, and FEMA’s support now allows us to update our codes to serve the community better and be on par with the cities.”
The county agreed to the 299-square-foot limitation to avoid being suspended from the NFIP. The NFIP was enacted to provide affordable flood insurance to property owners at risk for flooding, and there are some 11,110 NFIP-backed policies in Monroe County. FEMA’s minimum elevation standards were adopted to minimize the loss of life, property and costs of cleanup that would be incurred if homeowners were allowed to convert their downstairs enclosures into habitable living spaces.
As part of FEMA’s ongoing oversight, its floodplain management team will conduct compliance reviews through visits for a random sample of structures at six-month intervals throughout the year to ensure enclosures remain compliant. — Contributed
CONVICTED KILLER GETS PRISON SENTENCE
Holbrook shot boyfriend in the back during 2023 incident on Big Coppitt
The Monroe County State Attorney’s Office announced on April 11 that Brittany Holbrook, 35, was sentenced to 40 years in state prison – with the first 25 years served without the possibility of reducing the sentence for good behavior – following her conviction for the second-degree murder of her boyfriend, Tyler Nulisch.
Monroe County Judge Mark Wilson handed down the sentence, which also includes court costs and fines.
A jury found Holbrook guilty of second-degree murder on Feb. 24, taking less than one hour to render the verdict at the close of a weeklong trial.
The case stemmed from a shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of June 17, 2023, at a residence on Big Coppitt. Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a 911 call reporting that Nulisch had been shot and was gravely wounded. When they arrived, they found him lying on the floor of the living area with a gunshot wound to the back, and Holbrook beside him. A 9mm handgun and a spent shell casing were recovered at the scene.
Before he succumbed to his injuries, Nulisch reportedly told his roommate, “That bitch shot me in the back,” directly identifying Holbrook as the shooter.
Brittany Holbrook. MCSO/ Contributed
During the investigation, Holbrook initially claimed she had no memory of the incident but later said she acted in self-defense after Nulisch allegedly strangled her. However, the jury found her testimony inconsistent, and the forensic evidence did not support her version of events. There were no injuries consistent with her claims of being attacked.
“This case is a tragic reminder of how quickly domestic arguments can turn deadly,” said State Attorney Dennis Ward. “We appreciate the jury’s swift and decisive verdict and commend law enforcement and our prosecution team for their outstanding work in securing justice for Tyler Nulisch.”
Chief Assistant State Attorney Joseph Mansfield, who prosecuted the case alongside Assistant State Attorney David Alvarez, added, “The evidence spoke volumes. Mr. Nulisch’s final words, combined with the forensic findings and lack of physical injuries consistent with Holbrook’s self-defense claim, made the facts clear. We thank the jury for their service and thoughtful deliberation.” — Keys Weekly staff report
NEW DETAILS EMERGE IN KEY LARGO MURDER
Man takes detectives through sequence of events
JIM McCARTHY jim@keysweekly.com
New details have emerged in the events which led to the death of Key Largo resident Nadyne Tillman, allegedly at the hands of a 33-year-old man she had recently met.
Dylan Lamb, the man accused of killing Tillman and hiding her body inside an Amoray Dive Resort room closet on April 5, is facing charges of second-degree murder, false imprisonment and tampering with evidence.
A police report released by the Monroe County State Attorney’s Office states the sheriff’s office began investigating Tillman’s disappearance on April 7. The initial request came from Tillman’s family. One of Tillman’s daughters said her mom’s red Chevrolet utility vehicle was parked in the resort parking lot for two to three days. She told deputies she last spoke to her mom on April 4.
The daughter told deputies her sister received a message from Alexander Sardinas, a known associate of Tillman who was concerned after Tillman hadn’t responded to any of his messages since the morning of April 5. Sardinas told the daughter that Tillman was meeting someone on a date at the resort.
Deputies proceeded to speak with resort assistant general manager Therese Napier, who was aware of the missing person investigation. During the conversation with deputies, she expressed concerns about Lamb’s behavior. Napier said Lamb checked into a room on April 4 using a third-party service. Napier said they attempted to have Lamb move to a different room during his stay, but he refused to open the door and communicated with her while it remained closed. Lamb was allowed to stay in the room until April 6, at which point he moved to another room.
Crime scene detectives went to the room on April 7. While searching the room, detectives opened a closet housing the unit’s water heater and found the body of a woman, later identified as Tillman, concealed underneath. Detectives saw she had two black eyes, swollen and lacerated lips and other facial trauma consistent with blunt force impact.
Dylan Lamb. MCSO/Contributed
On April 8, Lamb was taken into custody without incident. He was transported to the sheriff’s office at the Roth Building where he was searched and questioned. Detectives say Lamb initially provided false information but later confessed to meeting Tillman the morning of April 5.
He said he contacted her through an escort website called “List Crawler” and paid her $200 in exchange for sexual services. Lamb told detectives Tillman took the money but attempted to leave without engaging in the agreed sexual services. Lamb blocked the door with his body to prevent her from leaving. He stated that she began hitting him, and in response, he struck her once in the face. He claimed she fell to the floor, struck her head and became unconscious.
Lamb said he went to the bathroom to calm down and upon returning saw Tillman wasn’t breathing. He told detectives he placed her on the bed, checked for signs of life and did not find a pulse. He also told detectives he panicked, cleaned the scene using towels and linens inside the room and concealed Tilllman’s body inside the closet underneath the water heater.
He then packed the soiled towels and linens, the victim’s cell phone and other belongings in three separate trash bags and left them in the room when he checked out.
“Based on Lamb’s statement, he is saying he was in (the) room with the deceased victim from April 5 at 8 a.m. until Sunday morning when he checked into (another) room and stayed in that room until Monday morning,” the police report reads.
Detectives asked Lamb why he didn’t call 911, to which he replied he “freaked out” and did not want to get in trouble.
Once the questioning concluded, Lamb was transported to the Plantation Key detention center. Lamb will be arraigned on May 13 before Circuit Court Judge James Morgan at the Plantation Key Courthouse.
LOCAL BUSINESSES ADVERTISE WITH LOCAL FACES
Islamorada, Village of Islands REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTEREST & QUALIFICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL GENERAL ENGINEERING ARCHITECTURAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, and SURVEYING SERVICES
Bid Submittal Deadline: 3:00 p.m. May 09,2025
Islamorada, Village of Islands (the “Village”) will receive formal proposals and qualifications for various future projects, per specifications and scope of services established from time to time in Islamorada. Pursuant to the Florida Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act (“CCNA”) as set forth in Section 287.055, Florida Statutes, Islamorada, Village of Islands will retain consultants to provide professional engineering (Civil, Roadway, Drainage, Transportation/Traffic, Structural, Environmental, Coastal, and Green Infrastructure/Resiliency/Sustainability), architectural, and surveying services for miscellaneous Village projects.
to view and download the bid documents for complete information including the full scope of services, eligibility criteria and submittal instructions.
SUNDAY, April 13, 10 a.m. The Liturgy of Palm Sunday and Procession of Palms
THURSDAY, April 17 6 p.m. Maundy (Holy) Thursday Liturgy including Stripping of the Altar followed by Meditation
FRIDAY, April 19 Good Friday 12 p.m. Stations of the Cross | 6 p.m. Good Friday Liturgy
SUNDAY, April 20, 10 a.m. Easter Sunday Service Easter Egg Hunt and Reception to follow
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NEW DOLPHIN & WHALE ICU BREAKS GROUND IN ISLAMORADA
Hard-hat tours launch on Earth Day
Construction on the whale and dolphin hospital in Islamorada is underway following nearly two years of planning and permitting.
Late last month, the Protect Center received notice from the Village of Islamorada that plans had passed all necessary reviews and, less than one week later, work started on the 56,000-gallon above-ground saltwater intensive care unit.
Along with installing a security fence, the first step of the project is to prepare a solid concrete foundation for the 40-foot-diameter tank. Once filled, the tank will weigh well over 200 tons.
When the foundation is complete, work will start on installing the rehabilitation tank, which is already staged on site. The specialized tank, which will house sick, injured and orphaned marine mammals, was originally purchased in 2023. The original purchase price included a $30,000 fee to cover installation of the fiberglass pool which requires the seams of each of the eight pieces to be sealed. Unfortunately, dur-
ing the delays between purchase and construction, the manufacturer dissolved the company and left the Protect Center’s project hanging.
Luckily, a chance relationship with a fellow tenant allowed the organization to find a backup contractor with the necessary skills to complete the installation. However, this has put the project $30,000 over budget.
Nancy Cooper, president of Marine Mammal Responder — the nonprofit organization which operates the Protect Center — says these setbacks are not distracting from the focus of finishing the facility before an animal needs it.
“Our entire organization is steadfast on completing this project. It is our primary focus,” Cooper said. “We have been overcoming challenge after challenge since 2017 while working on this facility and we’re so close to finally having the facility built. We will keep persevering as long as we need.”
The final part of construction will be a robust life support system – a filtration system designed to
Above: The new whale and dolphin hospital will be located behind the Protect Center, located at 82748 Overseas Highway. Left: Construction is underway on a 56,000-gallon, above-ground saltwater ICU for injured whales and dolphins at Marine Mammal Responder’s Protect Center in Islamorada.
keep the water in the tank sanitary and in optimum condition to support recovery of sick animals. Once all elements are in place, the facility will be inspected for licensure by the National Marine Fisheries Service, which governs rehabilitation efforts nationwide for whales and dolphins. Officials say that if all continues as planned, they hope to call for this inspection in June.
Hunter Kinney, the organization’s director of development, has been involved in the development of the hospital since day one. He says he is happy to start showcasing the project to supporters, locals and visitors next month.
“Seeing this project become a reality is surreal — and I’m looking forward to sharing that same feeling with our visitors over the coming months and beyond,” he said. “As construction progresses, our creative team has turned their focus to developing a truly unique hospital tour experience which will launch after construction is finished.”
In the meantime, Kinney says, guests can look forward to a hardhat tour which will launch on Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22, and be offered daily until the full tour experience is ready.
“The hard-hat tour will allow people to see first-hand what their support is doing for whales and dolphins,” Kinney said. “Our mission can sometimes be hard to grasp or relate to without something tangible to see, but this (construction) allows us to change that.”
Kinney hopes to see increased visits to the center with construction underway, increasing awareness for the project. He said this connection is important, as without this support, the lifesaving facility couldn’t exist.
“We are a very small team trying to do a literal ‘whale’ of a mission, so without our community standing behind the project it wouldn’t be happening,” he said.
The Protect Center leadership team is working on a final fundraising campaign to launch soon to help complete funding for the initial facilities.
The Protect Center is open daily to visitors from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The center features a gift shop and museum, both of which support the development of the hospital facilities. Those wishing to contribute may contact the facility at 305-4534321, in person, or at www.connecttoprotect.org/hospital.
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MUSICAL COMEDY BRINGS LAUGHTER & PRAISE
High school drama club puts on successful performances
Members of the Coral Shores High School Drama Club recently completed performances of the “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” before packed and lively crowds. The musical comedy, centered on a fictional spelling competition in Putnam Valley Middle School, saw students turn into quirky kids competing in the bee, which was run by equally outlandish adults. The performances spanned the weekends of April 4-6 and April 11-13. The play was led by Caitlin Yong, high school drama teacher, and choreographer Andrea Galvan. — Keys Weekly staff report
Since December, actors from the Coral Shores High School Drama Club worked to memorize their lines, rehearsing their singing solos and perfecting their dance moves. Coral Shores High School drama teacher Caitlin Yong takes to the microphone.
LEADERSHIP MONROE COUNTY CELEBRATES CLASS XXII GRADUATION WITH ‘NAUTICAL FUN IN THE SUN’
Community festival is May 3 at Marathon Community Park
Leadership Monroe County Class XXXI celebrates graduation in 2024 at Marathon Community Park. A family-friendly community exhibition at Marathon Community Park will return this year to celebrate the graduation of Class XXXII. ALEX RICKERT/Keys Weekly
Leadership Monroe County will celebrate its Class XXXII graduation with a “Nautical Fun in the Sun” community festival and alumni reunion to be held Saturday, May 3 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Marathon Community Park.
The family-friendly event will feature food trucks, games, a bounce house, a water slide, a classic car show, artist booths, pony rides for the kids, the Key West Police Department Mounted Patrol Unit, live music, vendors, more than 30 Monroe County nonprofit booths, a Class XXXII raffle and graduation ceremony, and more. Admission is free, and dona-
tions are accepted.
Established in 1992, Leadership Monroe County is an educational, nonpartisan nonprofit community leadership organization developed to address the rapidly changing needs and concerns of the county, develop a group of well-educated leaders, help guide the community in a positive direction and foster effective countywide alliances. Through a series of single or multiday sessions over seven months, participants examine the fundamental public and private segments throughout the county. More information is at 305-394-3804 or leadershipmonroecounty.org. — Contributed
Students turned spelling bee contestants perform on stage. JACKSON GARCIA/Keys Weekly
CASTAWAY NO MORE
Drifting skiff recovered in 24 hours thanks to captains, Coast Guard, TowBoatUS
Alex Keys surveys the scene at his family’s grounded trawler off Bahia Honda. CONTRIBUTED
ALEX RICKERT alex@keysweekly.com
At midnight on April 12, 15-year-old Alex Keys exited his family’s boat to find out that his day had gone from bad to worse.
Just days ago, the young captain had used his small Palm Beach skiff, a gift from his father a few months earlier, for an emergency tow of the 53-foot Gulfstar trawler. With failing engines and holes in the hull from striking an unknown object underwater, the larger boat eventually came to rest in the shallow waters off Bahia Honda at 4 a.m.
For Alex, the boat he called his family’s “utility boat” suddenly became a lifeline, connecting his father Joseph and sisters Gemma and Alexa to the land as they worked to put lift bags under the big boat and repair the hull.
But after a day of battling the tides to complete repairs, when he went outside that night, the knot holding the skiff to the trawler had come undone, and the smaller boat was nowhere in sight.
“We were getting ready to try and use it to pull us off, and I went outside and it was gone,” Alex said. “I grabbed the light I had, looked all around, and couldn’t see her anywhere.”
Reporting the missing vessel to FWC and the U.S. Coast Guard, Alex said he knew the two agencies, combined with a cry for help on social media, would be his best shot at
recovering the skiff. Noting the winds and currents along with a detailed description of the boat, his posts in local Facebook groups soon earned hundreds of shares and hundreds of thousands of views.
“I knew I got a good word out, and I just thought, ‘It’s gonna float by someone eventually,’” he said.
“It went out quick – within hours. I was pretty confident, but I knew the wind and current could do whatever it wanted, and it could have floated anywhere.”
Alex’s “eventually” came just a day later, when charter captains in Key Largo saw the boat five miles offshore in 350 feet of water. With a call to the Coast Guard, a vessel on patrol in the area intercepted the skiff and started it on its journey to shore, passing the torch to TowBoatUS captain Mike Hutchings to finish off the final two miles to a marina in Key Largo. That’s where family friend “Trawler Tom” Korinek met the prodigal vessel, loaded it up and towed it back down to where it belonged.
“I had seen the boat already (on social media), because TowBoatUS in Big Pine had shared the post from a Marathon locals page,” Hutchings said. “I thought, ‘I wonder if that’s the same boat.’”
“Alex is 15 and one of the best captains I know,” said Korinek, who is temporarily housing the youngster and his siblings while the trawler repairs are finished.
Though he’s not old enough to drive a car yet, Alex was visiting the southernmost island chain by boat for the first time after successfully captaining the family trawler from Merritt Island to West Palm Beach, then continuing further south.
“I actually hired him to help bring my 47-foot boat down from Bradenton, and he drove halfway for me,” Korinek said. “He’s just an extremely impressive person, and he’s going to make a great leader and professional captain when he can. … I was ecstatic that I was able to run up and get the boat. As young as he is, somebody with that kind of potential, I try to help them in any way I can to help him improve his skills at a young age.”
“I was really relieved when I got that call from the Coast Guard and TowBoatUS,” Alex said. “It felt good to know there’s a good community down here.”
DIVING THROUGH HISTORY
Museum offers guided tours April 19
The History of Diving Museum will host guided tours free with paid admission on Saturday, April 19 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in celebration of Earth Day.
The tours will highlight the museum’s exhibits as well as pioneers in the fields of biology and conservation such as William Beebe and Rachel Carson, the latter of whom helped to inspire the first Earth Day with her work.
After the tour, participants can go back through the exhibits at their leisure to see more, watch the various videos or do a scavenger hunt.
Attendees are asked to arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled tour time. Each guided tour takes about one hour.
The History of Diving Museum is a nonprofit located in Islamorada at MM 83, bayside. The museum has 14 core exhibits, two annual limited-time featured exhibits and a museum store.
Active duty military are admitted free. Florida Keys residents receive a local’s discount and seniors and veterans also receive a discount. More information is at divingmuseum.org.
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Kids view the ‘Kids in Amazing Diving Machines’ exhibits inside the History of Diving Museum in Islamorada. CONTRIBUTED
The William Beebe exhibit at the museum.
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AHOY!
Pirate Fest returns to Pilot House
Key Largo’s Pilot House welcomed pirates ashore on April 12. Young buccaneers and older freebooters spent the day enjoying the family-friendly activities and cuisine. There were even multiple water shows which wowed the patrons, as well as live music and a costume contest. New ownership partners Jorge Perez and Ricardo Mendes, say they wanted to revive the Pirate Fest, which was a marquee event at Pilot House many years ago.
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MUSICIANS JAM BY THE BAY
Live musical performers representing Florida Keys rock, jazz, reggae, blues and more filled Islamorada’s Founders Park for the 30th annual Bay Jam on April 13. The all-day music affair was highlighted by performances from Steve Venini, Draa and Mishka. Young performers with Island Music School kicked off the tunes by the bay. A variety of local bands and musicians rocked the stage, including Scott Youngberg, the Lower Mat Cats and Bill Todd, Triple Trouble, Key Largo Jam
Band with Jimmy Hawkins and Felix the Catt and Micah & the Barstool Sailors. Local musician and Islamorada Community Entertainment (ICE) director Dave Feder emceed the event and strummed his guitar in between performances. Bay Jam was part of the annual Beats on the Bay music series, which brought musicians and bands to the amphitheater from November 2024 to April. Bay Jam was sponsored by the village and ICE.
— Keys Weekly staff report
1: The acoustic duo of Robyn Fear and Shannon Battle performs on stage. 2: Musician and guitar maker Steve Venini performs at the amphitheater. 3: Islamorada Community Entertainment director and musician David Feder, at right, emcees alongside musician and guitar maker Steve Venini, at left, following Venini’s performance. 4: Bonnie Blue, of Key Largo, listens to the sounds of the acoustic duo of Robyn Fear and Shannon Battle. 5: Lowell Donofrio, owner/operator of Jinx Remover, lets Tinsley Hammon, 9, print her own shirt. 6: Islamorada Community Entertainment director and musician David Feder plays between sets.
Photos by DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly Gallery at keysweekly.com.
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From the nurse and the grocer to the teacher and landscaper, the Upper Keys community can’t thrive without the skills and talents of local workers who serve, produce, repair, research, advocate for, fundraise or build. We like to call them the “Mile Makers.”
BEYOND WORKOUTS
Wellness owner blends movement, mindfulness and dedication
CAROLYN DEPAULA www.keysweekly.com
The third “Mile Maker” of 2025 is Danielle Harrison, founder, lead instructor and the heart of Keys to Wellness Group Fitness in Key Largo.
How would you describe yourself? I’m a passionate, high-energy wellness advocate who believes in the power of movement, community and second chances. After a personal health transformation, I turned my life around and created my own group fitness brand to help others do the same — physically, emotionally and mentally. I’m a nurse practitioner, a fitness instructor, a proud Navy veteran and a mom. I love lifting others up, whether it’s through a sweaty Zumba class, a motivating speech or just being there when someone needs support.
How did Keys To Wellness get started? Keys to Wellness was born out of my personal journey. A few years ago, I weighed over 265 pounds and was battling severe asthma, high blood pressure, pre-diabetes and other health issues. After a two-week hospital stay, I knew something had to change. With medical support, a low-carb lifestyle and eventually discovering Zumba, I lost over 100 pounds and transformed my life. That journey inspired me to create a space where others could feel safe, supported and empowered to take control of their health too. In June 2021, I officially opened Keys to Wellness Group Fitness in the Upper Keys.
How did you get into fitness? Were you always interested in health and fitness? Honestly, no — I wasn’t always into health and fitness. For a long time, I struggled with my weight and health. I was more focused on taking care of others as a nurse and a mom, and I didn’t prioritize myself. It wasn’t until I got really sick and ended up in the hospital that everything changed. I realized I needed to take control of my health not just for me, but for my family. I started with small changes, eventually found a love for dance fitness, and from there, my passion for wellness just kept growing.
How does one become a fitness guru? Becoming a fitness guru isn’t just about having the perfect body or doing fancy moves — it’s about passion, consistency and a deep desire to help others feel their best. First, it starts with truly loving
wellness and movement. Then, you need to obtain the right licenses. I hold several group fitness licenses, including Zumba and Strong Nation, but what really sets me apart is my background as a board-certified nurse practitioner. That allows me to approach fitness with a deeper understanding of the body, chronic conditions and how to modify workouts safely for people of all ages and abilities.
What is your least favorite exercise to teach (but you know you gotta do it)? Burpees. No doubt! I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with them. They’re intense, challenge your entire body, and most people groan when they hear the word — including me. But the truth is, they work.
What is your favorite exercise to teach, and why? Hands down — Zumba is my favorite! There’s just something magical about the energy in a dance fitness class. It’s fun, it’s uplifting and people forget they’re even working out because they’re having such a good time.
What are some challenges you encounter in teaching fitness classes? One of the biggest challenges is meeting everyone where they are — physically, emotionally and mentally. In one class, I might have beginners, people managing injuries, advanced athletes and those just coming back after a long break. It takes creativity and awareness to make sure everyone feels included, safe and challenged in the right way. Another big challenge is consistency and attendance. That’s why I always stress the importance of showing up when you can, staying connected and having accountability. I remind my team: it’s not about being perfect — it’s about coming back.
What is your advice for people just starting out in improving their fitness? Start small, stay consistent and be kind to yourself. You don’t have to do everything at once or be perfect — just begin. Even showing up is a win. Find something you enjoy, whether it’s dancing, fitness-based classes, core or stretching, and build from there. Consistency is key, and accountability is everything. You didn’t get where you are overnight, and you’re not going to change overnight either. Give yourself grace but also hold yourself accountable.
Keys to Wellness is located at 835 Largo Road Key Largo.
PHOTO BY ANDY NEWMAN
OFF TO CAMP
Keep the kids busy with swimming, sailing, diving and more this summer
The school year is drawing to a close, and summer camps are gearing up for another season of education and excitement.
Throughout the Upper Keys, a myriad of camps offer a little bit of everything for parents seeking to get their kids out of the house for some adventure and lasting memories. From sailing to swimming, there are plenty of activities for children to enjoy in the Upper Keys this summer as parents head off to work.
Camps are beginning to fill up, so don’t wait until the last minute to sign up your child for a summer adventure.
Capt. Slate’s Scuba Adventures’ Kids Summer Camp
Session 1: June 9-13; Session 2: July 7-11; Session 3: Aug. 4-8. This camp, located at Capt. Slate’s Scuba Adventures in Tavernier, features the wonders of the underwater world, including a Friday “Creature Feature,” all while obtaining a certification. Camp runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The camp is for kids 11 to 18 years old. Campers must bring a suit and towel. There is a break for lunch each day, so pack your food for the boat and classroom. Camp fee is $550. Call 305-451-3020 to reserve a spot. More information is at captainslate.com.
Florida Keys History & Discovery Center’s Summer Camp
Held June 2-6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Florida Keys History & Discovery Center in Islamorada. Students will embark on a fun, hands-on learning adventure. Campers will explore the history, environment and culture of the Florida Keys through interactive exhibits, creative projects and outdoor activities. They will take part in arts, crafts and STEM activities, engage in games and races and receive visits from Mote Marine Laboratory, Crustacean Plantation and other organizations. A limited number of scholarships for children of working parents are available thanks to support from the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys. Camp fee is $350. For more information or to sign up, call 305-922-2237 or visit keysdiscovery.com.
Learn to Swim Lessons June 9-19 (two-week) session. For infants to 4 years old. Held at the Ron Levy Aquatic Center at Founders Park. $120 per session. Private lessons are available by appointment. Contact Colleen Hammon at 305-393-2513 for more details.
Islamorada Dive Center Eco Sea Camp for Kids
Session 1: June 9-13; Session 2: July 14-18. The Eco Sea Camp offered by Islamorada Dive Center gives kids ages 10-14 the chance to obtain a junior open water scuba, coral restoration, marine debris diver and shark awareness certifications. The camp costs $625. For more information, contact the Islamorada Dive Center at 305-664-3483 or email info@islamoradadivecenter.com.
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Eco Sea Camp helps kids get comfortable beneath the surface. CONTRIBUTED
SUMMER CAMPS
Islamorada Summer Recreation Camp
Held June 2 through July 25, this camp at Founders Park in Islamorada will include a variety of activities, including games and parties, arts and crafts, sports, contests, movies, special guests and entertainment, swimming at the pool and beach and more. For ages 6-12, the camp runs Monday through Friday (there’s no camp June 30-July 4) from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Camp is $150 per week or $125 per sibling. For more information or to sign up, contact the Founders Park office at 305-853-1685.
Junior Tennis Camp
Session 1: June 9-13; Session 2: June 16-20; Session 3: June 23-27; Session 4: July 14-18; Session 5: July 21-25; Session 6: July 28-Aug. 1. For kids age 6 and up, campers will receive tennis instruction while enjoying matches, some swimming at the pool, dodgeball and other activities. Camp is held at Founders Park and runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $275 per week or $175 per week for half-day, 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, contact Susie Jannach at 954-290-7502 or Greg Pearson at 517-285-5693.
Florida Keys Summer Sailing Program
Held June 9 through Aug. 8, kids ages 6 to 18 can set sail at the Mark Sorensen Youth Sailing Program. Located at the Upper Keys Sailing Club in Key Largo, the program enjoys direct beach access to Florida Bay at Buttonwood Sound. Offering a small community atmosphere, the program provides marine-focused activities exclusive to the Florida Keys. From sailing to Everglades National Park for a day visit to Nest Key to kayaking and paddleboarding trips to Pelican Island and sailing on child-safe boats, youth sailors will return home appreciating the Florida Keys. The program is led by experienced staff who prioritize safety while nurturing a strong community. Camp cost for full-time Keys residents is $350 per person, per week; a two-week session costs $600. Bring lunch and a snack. Possible scholarships are available. For information or to sign up, call 305-3918661 or email msyspdirector@gmail.com.
Session 1: June 9-13; Session 2: June 23-27; Session 3: June 30-July 2. Camps run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kids ages 8-14 can join MarineLab in Key Largo for marine exploration, snorkeling and learning. MarineLab’s camp sessions offer hands-on science experiments, up-close encounters with marine life and the chance to explore the incredible ecosystems of the Florida Keys. Campers will also enjoy daily snorkeling trips on MarineLab’s fleet of boats for an adventure on the water. Get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with fun in the sun and plenty of excitement. Camp is $475 a week or $450 a week for siblings (camp held June 30-July 2 is $285 per camper or $270 for siblings since there’s no camp on July 3-4). For more information or to sign up, visit marinelab. org/summer-camps or call 305-451-1139 extension 8.
Swim & Dive Combo Camp
Session 1: June 23-27; Session 2: June 30-July 3; Session 3: July 21-25. For kids age 6 and up, campers will learn stroke techniques, starts and turns. They will also engage in water games and dry land activities. The springboard dive clinic includes a basic introduction to springboard diving and dry land training. Camp is held at Ron Levy Aquatic Center at Founders Park and runs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost for camp is $250 per session. For more information or to sign up, contact Jon Olsen at 305-393-5855 or Kelly Owens at 215-622-6841.
Lucas Cossio, Alex Brehm, Sofia Figueredo and Piper Brehm inspect and rig sailboats that were used during last year’s MSYSP summer sessions. CONTRIBUTED
Young participants with Steady Bats go through a catching drill. KEYS WEEKLY FILE PHOTO
SUMMER CAMPS
Synchro Splash
Session 1: June 2-6; Session 2: June 16-20; Session 3: July 14-18. Held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., campers will receive introductory synchronized swimming techniques and challenging water games. Participants will custom design a swim suit for their final performance. Participants must be between 6-14 years old and must be able to swim in deep water. Camp is held at the Ron Levy Aquatic Center at Founders Park, and cost is $250 per session. Call Isla Crawford at 856-473-4752 for more information.
Upper Keys Baseball Development Foundation’s Steady Bats
A nonprofit organization, the Upper Keys Baseball Development Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the ability of today’s youth baseball players. Steady Bats focuses on the fundamentals of baseball to improve the skill level of players ages 10-18. Practices are held from the middle of July through mid-December at the baseball field at Founders Park. For more information, visit steadybats.org.
Summer Swim Camp
Session 1: June 9-13; Session 2: July 14-18. Held at the Ron Levy Aquatic Center at Founders Park, the summer swim only camp will provide an introduction to swim team and summer swim league. There will also be competitive swim technique development, plus water games and play. Fun races will be held on Fridays. The camp is for kids age 6 and up and runs from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday. Camp cost is $200 per session. For more information, contact Jon Olsen at 305-393-5855.
Upper Keys Soccer Camp
Sponsored by the Florida Keys Soccer Club, the camp runs from July 28 to Aug. 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Founders Park. For kids age 4 and up. For more information or to register, visit uksoccer.com.
A MarineLab camper holds a sea star. MARINELAB/Contributed
THE POWER OF GIVING BACK
April is National Volunteer Month
April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize and honor the contributions of volunteers who dedicate their time, skills and resources to making a positive impact in their communities.
Whether it is helping a neighbor, supporting a local charity or contributing to a local beach cleanup, volunteers play a vital role in building stronger, more compassionate communities.
Volunteering is not just about offering time; it is about making a difference. Choosing to help at a local food bank, tutoring children or caring for animals at the local shelter – every small act of kindness adds up to create significant change. There are many reasons volunteering is important, especially in a small community like the Florida Keys. Volunteers help to fill gaps in local services, allowing nonprofits to expand their reach. Volunteers foster a sense of belonging and connection, bringing individuals together from diverse backgrounds to work toward common goals. Volunteering is also an excellent way to develop new skills, expand knowledge, and even boost a resume. Many volunteers gain leadership, teamwork or event-planning skills that can help them personally and professionally. Research has shown that volunteering can reduce stress, improve mood and even lead to a longer life.
National Volunteer Month is the perfect time to explore new ways to give back to your community. Whether you are a seasoned volunteer or looking to try something new, here are just a few local volunteer opportunities you can try out:
• Critter Litters Inc.: critterlittersbpk@gmail. com
• Upper Keys Humane Society: ukhsociety.org
Food pantries
• S.O.S Foundation- Stock Island & Key Largo: sosfoundation. org/food-pantries
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• St. Peter’s Catholic Church-Big Pine Key: 305-872-2537
• Burton Memorial Methodist Church-Tavernier: 305-852-2581
Volunteering with people
• Florida Keys Outreach Coalition: 305-293-4370
• Monroe County Education Foundation: 305-293-1546
• Boys & Girls Clubs of the Keys: bgckeywest.org/contact-us
Environment
• Plant a Million Corals Foundation-Summerland Key: plantamillioncorals.org
• Coral Restoration Foundationthroughout the Keys: coralrestoration. org
• Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary-throughout the Keys: floridakeys.noaa.gov/volunteer_opportunities/
• Horseshoe Crab Watch (Monroe County Extension): 305-393-4063
• Monroe County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program: 305-2924502
• Mote Marine Laboratory throughout the Keys: mote.org/support/volunteer/
Volunteer Search Network
• The Community Foundation of the Florida Keys: keys.voly.org
If you are considering volunteering, find a cause that speaks to your heart; the opportunities are endless.
WEEDING OUR GARDENS AND OUR MINDS
MELINDA VAN FLEET
is a business and relationship coach, bestselling nonfiction author, and freelance writer.
“I have a job for you.” The words my dad used to say to me as a kid still ring in my ears whenever I think of yard work. He would say it to be funny and then tell me I had to pick the green beans. He never fooled me. ‘
As much
as I love my dad, I still don’t tend to eat green beans, and it took me many years to reframe my thoughts about yard work.
The crazy thing now is that the anxiety I used to feel is replaced by appreciation and gratitude for our beautiful environment. One of the reasons my husband and I moved to the Keys in 2009 was to “see green all year long.”
You have to admit, we are all fortunate. If you are present enough, you can even notice the fragrance of our trees in the Key Largo Publix lot, as I recently did. Taking this a step further, it’s all about how to think of the word “job,” right? You can also liken it to the word “work.” Somehow, our society has learned to dread the word “work.” The context we assign to a word is a choice — and everything is a choice.
Yard work is not only necessary to keep a tidy yard, but bigger than that, yard work is excellent for mental health. It’s a focused activity that clears the clutter of your mind. It also has physical health benefits as you get a workout. You may have to remind yourself the next day or so; as you age, the effects of the workout may kick in. But reframe that to a mindset of accomplishment versus pain, and you will be surprised at how much better you feel.
In March, I attended the Key Largo library’s free seminar on bird-friendly gardens, including information from the Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center about bird migration. If you read my article about Food Trucks for Birds (also in March), this was a nice complement, as the Wild Bird Center is an incredible nonprofit in our community.
During that presentation, education and outreach coordinator Sara Read mentioned they recently had three birds in the facility being treated for illness due to lawn chemicals. That may not seem like many birds are affected, but if you are a bird fanatic like me, one bird is too many, and imagine how many go unfound or reported. Birds eat the insects that may reside in those weeds and, therefore, ingest the chemicals we use.
It gave me pause, as I have used chemicals such as RoundUp on occasion, and I never felt good doing it. So, that little bit of awareness has shifted my propensity to use chemicals versus taking the time to do the yard “work.”
Our yard may not always be the tidiest, as, let’s face it, we don’t always have the time to keep up with the weeds, but I am more happy, peaceful and healthy, and hopefully, some birds are, too.
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FAITH & SCIENCE
Pastors, marine biologist collaborate for Earth Day
It was a serendipitous encounter. I was at church one Sunday morning during my month-long stay in Key Largo when I met marine biologist Jack Grove, who had written an entire book about Galápagos fish.
A marine biology student myself, I was thrilled to speak with him, even more so when I found out about his plans to team up with two pastors, David Charlton of Burton Memorial United Methodist Church and Bruce Havens of Coral Isles Church this coming Earth Day to deliver the message that it is time to play our parts in restoring the Earth.
Grove will give a presentation, “An Appeal to Save Life on Earth, In the Footsteps of E.O. Wilson,” at 7 p.m. at Burton Memorial United Methodist Church on Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22. On Sunday, April 27, Charlton and Havens will deliver sermons at their respective churches at 10 a.m., with the option to attend on Facebook, followed by an afternoon of Earth Day festivities from noon to 3 p.m. at Coral Isles Church.
I was already well aware of the urgent need for action during this time of ecological collapse, but it struck me that these plans were highly abnormal. Leaders of Christianity and a scientist — working together?
The science and Christian communities have been in dispute for centuries. Desiring to know why a bridge was being built across this historical chasm, I talked to each party. I was surprised to discover that Christians and scientists are not as at odds as they seem; rather, they are complementary and in desperate need of each other.
First and foremost, intrinsic to both science and Christianity is a clear calling for stewardship of the Earth. As humans, we find ourselves in a unique relationship with the rest of the species on this planet. We have the ability to determine whether they are fated to thrive or go extinct. We must question what is to
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David Charlton of Burton Memorial United Methodist Church, Pastor Bruce Havens of Coral Isles Church and marine biologist Jack Grove have joined forces to bring a presentation, church services and a celebration for Earth Day. CONTRIBUTED
be done with such a pivotal position. Christianity and science give similar answers.
Science recognizes that everything we do to the planet affects the biodiversity of life and, consequently, the wellbeing of humanity. It maintains that in order to preserve life on Earth, we must learn about the world we live in, understand how we can sustain it and act accordingly.
Similarly, Christianity affirms that we are placed in a caretaker role in relation to the Earth. Christians are called to act in the image of a God who cares for the Earth, God’s creation. It necessitates a duty to be nurturing towards that creation. One can also refer to the biblical command for human “dominion,” a word that, while commonly misunderstood to mean that followers of God can trample on the Earth as if it is theirs and not their God’s, orders responsibility.
“Dominion is more about having responsibility. … That’s why we feel that we need to celebrate Earth Day: to remember that God gives us responsibility for the Earth to take care of it,” Charlton said.
There are beliefs about our world that scientists and people of faith might never agree on. Grove, Charlton and Havens all emphasized that this is okay. It should not stop the two communities from coming together under the fundamental commonality that we both find ourselves in a position of responsibility to care for life on Earth.
Science requires collaboration and faith. Havens said it’s about “working with, not against, others.” Grove said science and religion must not be confused with one another, but at the same time, “we must determine how faith and science can work together as a singular force for good.”
Scientists can guide us with their expertise in how to go about restoring the Earth, and people of faith can inspire action with their virtue, passion for love and justice, and grounded affinity for hope. Charlton believes if the two communities come together, “the Earth can be saved.”
“We can eventually cure the Earth enough so that the Earth starts to heal from the effects of global warming. We can start seeing positive results,” he said.
Scientists and people of faith can initiate collaboration by recognizing their shared foundation: the ability to care deeply. It is the very nature of caring about their realities that prompted them to be scientists and people of faith in the first place.
“The Earth Day celebration is a natural extension, I think, of who the people of this church want to see themselves as,” Havens said. “They’re Keys people, and they know the importance of this place and the delicate balance of these rocks in the middle of the ocean. I mean, one good blow and this place is washed away.”
Grove added that a person does not have to be of faith to appreciate the Earth’s beauty.
“They should also pull their car off the side of the road and stop and marvel at the atmospheric phenomenon that it causes — that allows the light to penetrate the droplets of water and turn it into brilliant colors and make a rainbow. Now isn’t that an amazing phenomenon?” Grove said. “I believe it is, and I believe the Earth that paints it is worth putting aside our differences to save.”
Em Cosgrove is studying at the University of New Hampshire. She spent the past month visiting her uncle in Key Largo.
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GRANT SUPPORTS ANIMALASSISTED THERAPY
Ocean Reef Community Foundation helps to fund healing
REEF THE FOX
Reef is a red fox that was saved from a fur farm. He now lives in Key Largo with his human, Nicole Navarro.
Hi friends!
Reef the fox here with your weekly “Reef’s Report.” I’m honored to bring you a very special (and yes, professional) report this week. Today, I get to share something close to my heart.
We are thrilled to announce Pawsitive Beginnings has been awarded a grant from the Ocean Reef Community Foundation. This funding is a direct investment in healing — and specifically, in our animal-assisted therapy partnership with the Florida Keys Children’s Shelter.
Let me paint a picture for you. Since launching this partnership in 2023, more than 300 children and teens from the shelter have visited our sanctuary here in Key Largo. They’ve spent time in our healing den, and engaged in meaningful, therapeutic sessions — all inspired by the stories of foxes like me that overcame unthinkable odds.
These young people come from backgrounds of trauma, neglect or instability. Yet something beautiful happens when they meet us — animals who were once discarded, who now live surrounded by compassion and care. Through guided sessions with their counselors, they learn about resilience by watching it firsthand.
An Ocean Reef Community Foundation grant will help Pawsitive Beginning’s animal-assisted therapy program with the Florida Keys Children’s Shelter. Therapeutic sessions allow children and teens to visit the healing den and learn the stories of foxes, like Reef, that were rescued from the fur trade.
CONTRIBUTED
Thanks to the support of the Ocean Reef Community Foundation, we’ll be able to continue offering this lifechanging experience at no cost to the shelter. The grant will fund everything from facilitator support to therapeutic supplies like art materials, enrichment tools (for us and the humans) and journals.
A little bit about the generous folks behind the grant: The Ocean Reef Community Foundation facilitates philanthropy from North Key Largo’s Ocean Reef Club community. Since 1994, they’ve contributed more than $150 million to nonprofit organizations, including more than $20.8 million to groups in Monroe and southern MiamiDade counties. Their commitment to uplifting the very communities their members live and work in is inspiring — and we’re so honored they saw the value in what we’re building here.
This isn’t just a sanctuary. It’s a second chance — for foxes rescued from the fur trade, and for children who are learning how to reclaim their own stories. And now, with this grant, our mission moves forward stronger than ever.
On behalf of all of us — myself, Kai, Jasper, Louie, Penny, Coral, Ridley and our founder (and mom) Nicole Navarro — thank you to the Ocean Reef Community Foundation for believing in our work. Thank you to the children’s shelter staff for trusting us with your incredible kids. And thank you to every child who has ever stepped through our gates and dared to believe that maybe, just maybe, they are worthy of love and healing too.
To learn more about the Ocean Reef Community Foundation visit: oceanreefcommunityfoundation.org.
Thursday, April 17
• Adult craft: create a Scrabble tile from 2 to 4 p.m. at Key Largo library.
• Art Walk pre-party from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Hale Gallery, 81888 Overseas Highway, Unit 2, Islamorada.
• Art Walk from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Morada Way Arts & Cultural District, Islamorada.
• “Current and Flows: Power & Water in the Florida Keys” permanent exhibit opening celebration from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Florida Keys History & Discovery Center, Islamorada.
April 18-19
• Key Largo School Drama Club’s “Moana Jr.” at 7 p.m. (matinee performance is at 2 p.m. Saturday) at Coral Shores Performing Arts Center.
Saturday, April 19
• Spring Fest from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Founders Park, Islamorada
• Free guided tours with admission at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at History of Diving Museum, Islamorada.
• Keys Community Concert Band’s Pops in the Park at 4 p.m. at Founders Park Amphitheater.
Sunday, April 20
• Easter sunrise and church services. Scan the QR code for church service listings.
April 22-23
• JOY Center activities from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Monroe County Plantation Key Community Center, 53 High Point Road, Islamorada.
Tuesday, April 22
• Earth Day Bingo from 7 to 9 p.m. at Florida Keys Brewing Co.
• Books & Bites discusses “The Vanishing Half” by Britt Bennett at 6 p.m. at Num Thai Sushi Bar & Restaurant, Key Largo. Borrow the book at the Key Largo library.
Wednesday, April 23
• “The Road to Coexistence: SharkAngler Interactions in the Florida Keys Flats Fisheries” talk by Jose E. Trujillo at 6 p.m. at Florida Keys History & Discovery Center. Register at keysdiscovery.com.
MOANA JR. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6
“I get to do roles and I get to be characters with my friends,” she explained.
This will be the first time acting in a show for eighth grader Caedyn Perdomo. He landed the role of Chief Tui and is also an understudy for Maui. Learning his lines and song lyrics came easily.
“I’ve watched Moana a lot, ever since I was little, so the songs were really easy to memorize,” said Perdomo.
Caitlin Perdomo, Caedyn’s mom, volunteered to help sew costumes and even built a gigantic papier mache crab shell used in the show.
“These kids have been putting so much into this and I felt like I wanted to do everything I could to help out as well,” said Caitlin.
KLS eighth-grader Lillian Simmons found her role in the production as a backstage worker.
“In my old school, I was in drama club and I always kind of liked it, but wasn’t sure if I wanted to be a part of it like in the cast,” said Simmons.
As opening night approaches, there are the expected jitters.
“I’m excited but I’m also very nervous,” said eighth-grader Gabriel Matus, who plays Maui.
Andrea Lopez said the show is a lot of fun, but also a lot of work. The almost daily rehearsals teach discipline and time management.
“Another thing I like about these shows is it teaches you a lot of responsibility,” said Lopez, a KLS eighth-grader who plays the mom.
“Very, very fun but also, I would love to get some sleep after this,” joked 9-year-old Hannah Qually of the long rehearsal hours. Qually plays Pua.
There will be a total of five performances of ‘Moana Jr.” starting Friday, April 18 at 7 p.m. at the Coral Shores High School Performing Arts Center.
For more on show dates and times and to purchase tickets, scan the QR code.
REMEMBERING THE KEYS OF OLD
Island chain’s allure brought an artist and a writer
To help make ends meet, I work at a shack next to the marina at Robbie’s of Islamorada a couple of days a week. I pour local beers and muddle fresh lime and mint for what I’m told are some pretty tasty mojitos.
While standing behind the little bar with five plastic stools and chatting as I pour people drinks, I am not infrequently asked if I live here. It is a fair question. I do. We were lucky and bought a little house the last time the market crashed. Otherwise, I’m not sure we could afford to still call this home.
FLORIDA KEYS HISTORY WITH BRAD BERTELLI
Brad is a local historian, author, speaker and Honorary Conch who loves sharing the history of the Florida Keys.
Living in the Florida Keys is not inexpensive — which is one reason more cars are on the road than there used to be. More and more, people who work in the Keys, especially in the Upper Keys, commute from the mainland. People, too, are just moving away and doing so for a myriad of reasons with a familiar theme: “The Keys aren’t what they used to be.”
Even since 2001, when I moved to Plantation Key, the transformation of the island chain is apparent. The Florida Keys aren’t what they used to be — both on land and beneath the surface of the warm, clear waters. Still, they beat the mainland’s alternative. When I moved here, my thought process was that if I was going to pursue writing, I was going to be poor, and I was going to live where I wanted to vacation.
It was not some novel idea. Variations of the story have been repeated time after time. People and artists have always been drawn to the Keys. In the 1940s, Harry Sonntag hitchhiked down to the islands to paint watercolors. He is sometimes remembered as the “Hermit Artist of Key Largo.”
On Sunday, July 6, 1952, a story titled “Harry J. Sonntag Lives for Art Alone” ran in the Miami Daily News. “Art,” Mr. Sonntag said, “is the universal language, and my desire is to bring beauty to the multitudes, so that people may realize how lovely is this world.”
To that note, the brilliant displays of sunrise and sunset colors became his palette, and nature was his inspiration.
Sonntag built a seaside shack from driftwood and tarpaper at the edge of a Key Largo cove in the area of MM 97. There, he fished, bathed and did a bit of gardening, growing tomatoes and other vegetables. He also burned fires, not for warmth, but to help keep mosquitoes and other biting bugs at bay. In 1952, too, Sonntag strolled into the office at the Key West Citizen and told his story to reporters. The impression he left behind was that “he has found greater happiness and satisfaction than he has ever known.” According to the newspaper story, Sonntag planned to “stop his wanderings.”
He did not “stop his wanderings.” The Hermit Artist of Key Largo disappeared with his art in 1955.
Sonntag was not the first artist to find inspiration in the Keys and was not the last to leave the islands. Ernest Hemingway moved to Key West in 1928. He fell in love with Key West because, for him, it felt like living in another country. Also, there was the fishing and the proximity to Cuba.
From his office at the Hemingway House, among other works, he wrote “To Have and Have Not,” a story filled with characters he knew on the island. He moved away in 1939, though the spirit he left behind has failed to follow. People come to Key West to drink in the bars he famously frequented, tour his home and pet the descendants of the six-toed cats that roam the property, still.
For more than four decades, the island has honored the time Papa spent in Key West by celebrating Hemingway Days. The scheduled activities include a mock running of the bulls and
A watercolor by artist Harry Sonntag, who, in the 1940s, hitchhiked down to the islands to paint. He is sometimes remembered as the ‘Hermit Artist of Key Largo.’ CONTRIBUTED
a look-alike contest. Interestingly, the look-alike contest winner always seems to be the classic grey-bearded Hemingway and not the man as he appeared when he lived on the island and was writing, drinking and leaving behind those deeply embedded footprints.
When I moved to Florida in 1989, I arrived more like Sonntag than Hemingway and hitchhiked out to my first Florida island. Neither of the two gentlemen served as some guiding light when I came to the Keys in 2001. At the time, I’d never heard of Sonntag, and I wasn’t a fan of Hemingway.
However, there was an early Key West “influencer” who struck a chord and produced a vibe I found attractive. The first time he came to the Keys, he tagged along with Jerry Jeff Walker, who wrote the song “Mr. Bojangles.” Jimmy Buffett, the young, up-and-coming songwriter from Nashville, drove down the Overseas Highway to the Southernmost City with Walker in 1971. Key West and the Florida Keys were never quite the same again.
The two played their guitars around the island, busking for beer money, and Jimmy fell in love with the island. Buffett moved to Key West in 1972. Perhaps no artist has left a bigger footprint on the spirit and culture of the Florida Keys. He even left his name on Florida’s A1A, the renamed Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway that includes a stretch in Buffett’s beloved Key West.
These are not the same Florida Keys that Harry Sonntag hitchhiked to, Hemingway impacted, or that Jimmy Buffett sang so whimsically about. People say that death and taxes are the two constants in life; change is one, too. The coral reefs have changed. The fishing has changed. Certainly, the traffic has changed as these sleepy islands are built out more and more. One day in the not-too-distant future, people will look back at 2025 and reminisce about the good old days. It is hard to imagine what the Florida Keys will look like then.
RECYCLING SAVES RESOURCES
MELODY TUSCHEL
is the Monroe County recycling coordinator and outreach liaison.
Recycling is more than just sorting our waste — it is vital for conserving natural resources, protecting the environment and promoting sustainable economies.
According to the Recycled Materials Association, “Without recycling, we would need to harvest the earth for its natural resources and/or depend on foreign countries for raw materials. Our world, our planet and our livelihoods depend on recycling.” This highlights the benefits of recycling and the potential consequences of failing to adopt responsible waste management practices.
Preserving natural resources
Recycling plays a vital role in reducing our dependence on raw natural resources. Reusing materials reduces the need to extract and process new resources from the earth. This conservation effort is particularly critical because many materials are finite and nonrenewable. For example, aluminum beverage containers are among the most widely recycled items. According to the EPA, over 33% of the products are made from recycled aluminum. Using recycled aluminum requires 95% less energy than producing it from raw materials mined from the earth. This substantial energy saving reduces production costs and minimizes greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to a healthier environment.
The hidden cost of deforestation
While dense forests may not surround the Florida Keys, the environmental impact of deforestation is a global concern. More than 75% of the materials used in paper mills come from recycled fibers. However, paper mills still rely on virgin pulp to meet consumer demands.
According to Double A paper, the paper industry destroys an average of 30 million acres of forestry annually. This relentless deforestation leads to the loss of wildlife habitats, soil and air pollution and a significant impact on climate change. The rapid destruction of forests underscores the urgency of recycling paper and cardboard, as reusing fiber helps mitigate the pressure on our remaining forests.
Understanding market challenges
Recycling is not without its challenges. One significant hurdle is the economics of the recycling process. Many recycling markets are based on the weight of the materials processed. For instance, polystyrene (known as Styrofoam) is challenging to recycle because it is exceptionally lightweight. Even if you fill a 96-gallon trash can with polystyrene, it contributes very little weight, making it less valuable in the commodity market. This economic reality explains why many counties and municipalities do not accept all materials in curbside recycling programs — the cost of processing certain items, like polystyrene, cannot be justified by their market value. The best practice is not to use it. Bring your containers when eating out or ordering takeout, and let the establishment know you have your container.
What can we recycle?
• Focusing on environmentally valuable and economically viable items is essential for effective recycling. These include:
• Paper and cardboard: Recycled fibers reduce the need for virgin pulp, helping to conserve forests.
• Glass: Reusable without significant degradation of quality.
• Aluminum: Offers tremendous energy savings and is easily recycled.
• Plastics Nos. 1 and 2: Common and easy to recycle, forming the backbone of most recycling programs. Did you know only 23% of water bottles are in the recycling bin?
• Plastics No. 5: Accepted in many programs, including Monroe County, due to their manageable properties and market demand.
A key tip for plastic bags is to avoid placing them in your curbside recycling tote. Instead, take them to a local grocery store to recycle them into new bags. Recycling the bags at the grocery store keeps them out of the waste stream and contributes to a circular economy.
Recycling everyday items such as paper, cardboard, glass, aluminum and plastic reduces our reliance on virgin materials, helps curb deforestation and conserves significant energy. Through collective action and informed choices, we can ensure that our natural resources are protected for future generations, sustaining our world, planet and livelihoods.
Let’s go, Monroe — every recycled item is a step toward a more sustainable future.
Staff from your Monroe County Public Library recommend some of their favorites from the collection.
What: “Auntie Mame” (1958)
Why: The combination of sharp zingers by screenwriters Betty Comden and Adolph Green (“Singin’ in the Rain”) with a brilliantly madcap performance by Rosalind Russell (“His Girl Friday”) makes for colorful, hilarious cinema. Based on the equally funny book by Patrick Dennis, this story of the ultimate eccentric aunt works because not only is it uniquely quirky and witty, but Russell adds a lot of heart to a character who could become exhausting and aloof in lesser hands. The story moves along at a pace that demands you keep up with it lest you get left behind, and its themes of classism and progress are still relevant today. Where: The film is available on Kanopy, the library’s streaming app.
How: You can browse and request DVDs online by logging in to your account at keyslibraries.org. To view our collection of streaming movies and TV, go to kanopy.com/keyslibraries and set up an account with your library card. If you don’t have a card, you can visit your local branch or register online to get one. Questions? info@keyslibraries.org.
See previous Reel Recs at keyslibraries.org/post/reel-recs.
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An Eye on the Sky
Mini Fact: In 2017, Hubble captured SBW1, a nebula* with a giant star that is predicted to explode.
On April 24, 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope was launched into orbit. It has transformed what we know about outer space, from our own solar system to the edges of the universe. It has shown us some of the first galaxies ever formed and helped us learn the age of the universe.
Hubble is able to take awesome images because it orbits above the Earth’s atmosphere. The atmosphere can blur images taken from Earth and block the light from space.
HUBBLE’S ORIGINS
In 1925, astronomer Edwin Hubble observed that most galaxies appear to be moving away from all the other galaxies. This is because the universe is stretching out, or expanding.
Astronomers discovered, with Hubble and other telescopes, that this expansion is actually speeding up. The entire universe is expanding faster now than in the past.
No one knows what is pushing the universe out like this. Scientists call the mysterious force dark energy.
Knowing how fast the universe is expanding helps astronomers figure out its age. Information from Hubble and other telescopes offers
strong evidence that the universe formed about 13.8 billion years ago.
Hubble was developed by the U.S. space program and the European Space Agency. It orbits our planet 320 miles above the surface and travels at about 17,000 mph. Over the years, 32 astronauts have flown to Hubble to service the telescope.
HUBBLE’S ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Since its launch in 1990, Hubble has made more than 1.6 million observations about more than 100 million astronomical objects. It sends about 150 gigabits of scientific data to Earth every week.
The telescope is able to do this because it gathers wavelengths of light from the ultraviolet through the near-infrared part of the electromagnetic spectrum. With 35 years of images, scientists can study objects in space that are changing over time.
For example, Hubble has proven that supermassive black holes are at the cores of most galaxies. It was the first to gather images of the surface of a star other than our sun.
OUR SOLAR SYSTEM
When Hubble launched, there were not yet any confirmed planets outside our solar system. Since then, scientists have found more than 5,000 exoplanets, or planets outside our solar system.
Hubble has also captured images of comet fragments and asteroids slamming into Jupiter and leaving huge scars on the planet.
OUR GALAXY
Hubble has made many discoveries in our own Milky Way galaxy. For example, it has detected flattened disks of stardust orbiting newborn stars. It found evidence that planets form in these dusty disks.
Having confirmed the existence of many exoplanets, it is analyzing their atmospheres and has detected water vapor and other substances within some of them. These findings help scientists explore the possibilities of life on other planets.
OUR UNIVERSE
Some of Hubble’s images show the oldest galaxies soon after they were born, when they were still taking shape. They look like links in a chain or like toothpicks. The closer galaxies have had more time to form the familiar spiral shapes.
RESOURCES
On the Web:
• go.nasa.gov/41bsNq5
• go.nasa.gov/3QzF5Dz
• go.nasa.gov/4h5I7dS
Words that remind us of the Hubble telescope are hidden in this puzzle. Some words are hidden backward, and some letters are used twice. See if you can find:
ECO NOTE
Pesticide use is causing widespread harm to wildlife: stunting growth, reducing reproductive success and altering animal behavior, according to a new large-scale study. Researchers analyzed 1,700 studies covering 471 pesticide types and found detrimental effects on more than 800 species, threatening ecosystems worldwide. While pesticides are considered essential for global food production, scientists say alternative farming practices, such as adjusting planting times and promoting natural pest control, could reduce reliance on the chemicals.
A remnant of N49, a galaxy that neighbors ours.
* A nebula is a cloud of dust and gas in space.
The Hubble telescope was named for astronomer Edwin Hubble.
photo courtesy NASA
NGC1448, a “Frisbee” galaxy about 50 million light-years fron Earth.
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THE SCOREBOARD
Team Sport
Coral Shores Baseball Braddock 4/7 L, 6-3
Coral Shores Baseball Palmer Trinity 4/8 L, 2-1
Coral Shores Girls Lacrosse Keys Gate 4/8 W, 12-2
Key West Girls Lacrosse Lourdes Academy 4/8 W, 9-8
Key West Baseball Eustis 4/9 W, 9-1
Marathon Baseball Miami Country Day 4/9 W, 16-1
Coral Shores Softball Miami Christian 4/9 L, 14-0
Key West Baseball Eustis 4/10 W, 5-3
Coral Shores Girls Lacrosse Westminster Christian 4/10 L, 17-1
Coral Shores Baseball ABF Academy Homestead 4/10 W, 8-7
Coral Shores Boys Lacrosse Florida Christian 4/10 W, 4-2
Key West Boys Lacrosse Westminster Christian 4/10 W, 16-6
Key West Girls Lacrosse Westminster Christian 4/11 L, 11-6
Marathon Baseball Ransom Everglades 4/11 W, 8-5
Key West Boys Lacrosse Gulliver Prep 4/12 L, 16-6
Coral Shores Boys Lacrosse Ransom Everglades 4/12 L, 10-3 Date School Sport
THIS WEEK IN KEYS SPORTS
APRIL 17
TOP 10
Marathon sent four weightlifters to the FHSAA 1A State Championships in Lakeland on April 12, where the Fins held their own against the strongest prep athletes in the state.
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4/22 KW & CSHS Track & Field Districts @ Tropical Park 9 a.m.
Four Fins crack elite ranks at states
ON THE COVER
For the second time in as many years, the Marathon Dolphins are South Florida
champions as
coach
Matthias Martinez-Velez took home the top medal, finishing in fourth place overall in the traditional event by combining a 180-pound clean and jerk with 235 pounds on the bench. In fifth place and earning a spot on the podium was Max Childress in the traditional event. Childress lifted 265 on both the clean and bench to earn a state medal.
Senior Tanner Ross secured a state medal by finishing sixth in the Olympic event. Ross snatched 215 and cleaned 280 to earn his medal. Ross cracked the top 10 in traditional as well, finishing in ninth place by adding 265 pounds on bench press.
Damian Stasiewicz finished seventh in the Olympic category. Stasiewicz tied in weight lifted (185 snatch and 235 clean), but his competitor weighed in several pounds lighter to give him the edge.
The athletes’ performances were the best thus far for Marathon, and with the top two medalists returning next season, the stage is set for more hardware and an exciting 2026 season.
Baseball Conference
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playoffs. Clockwise from top: Gavin Leal, Gabe Leal, Leo Mendez, Jason Stubblefield Jr., Dylan Williams, Bryan Broche, Mason Thornton. SEAN WESTERBAND/Keys Weekly
Top: Marathon’s Tanner Ross, left, Max Childress and Matthias Martinez-Velez show off their state medals.
Above: Matthias Mattinez-Velez approaches the bench for his first attempt while
Jessie Schubert prepares the bar. CONTRIBUTED
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.
Marathon - Alex Rickert alex@keysweekly.com
Upper Keys - Jim McCarthy jim@keysweekly.com
Key West - Mandy Miles mandy@keysweekly.com
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FINS SEAL
CHAMPIONSHIP
Gavin Leal goes yard twice to drive in seven runs in title game
For the second time in as many years, the Marathon Dolphins are South Florida Baseball Conference champions. Marathon played at Miami Country Day on April 9 for a chance to compete in the conference final game later that week. The Fins wasted no time dismantling the Spartans, outhitting them 11-3 and winning 16-1. Gabe Leal had an impressive showing on the mound, giving up just one run with no walks and striking out three for his fourth win of the season. Mason Thornton registered three hits, two of which were doubles, and drove in three runs. Roco Piscetello and Jack Chapman had a single and a double each and Jason Stubblefield Jr. drove in three runs and tripled in the lopsided victory.
The win put the Fins in the conference final on April 11 against Ransom Everglades. The game started off with a pair of Dolphin errors, and by the end of the first inning, the Raiders were up 4-0, a score that would remain until the bottom of the third when the Fins put up two runs. They did the same in the fourth, led by a Gavin Leal home run, to even up the score.
In inning five, Gavin Leal had enough of the close game and sent a fly ball sailing over the fence for a grand slam. The Raiders added one run in inning seven, but the Dolphins clinched their second consecutive South Florida Baseball Conference title, winning 8-5.
Gavin Leal ended the game with two home runs and seven RBIs. Gabe Leal and Jason Stubblefield each had a pair of hits to lead the offense for Marathon. Thornton went one batter shy of a full game, striking out seven in a solid appearance on the mound.
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CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
Now that their second consecutive conference championship is sealed, Marathon turns their attention to the FHSAA 1A Rural District 8 playoffs. The second-ranked Dolphins played third-ranked Glades Day on April 15 at home (results not available at press time) for a spot in the district title game on April 17.
KEY WEST
Key West hosted Eustis for a two-game series on April 9 and 10. In game one, the Conchs won 9-1, amassing seven hits. Freshman Kade Maltz led the charge with a single, double and two RBIs. Auggy Davila had two hits and Jackie Niles, Nelson Ong and Sam Holland had one hit each in the win. Jon Carlos Lampas-Gormley spent six innings on the mound, striking out five, walking one and giving up four hits with no earned runs. Kasey Kasper closed it out for the win.
In game number two, Vinnie Moline got the start and held it down for the Conchs in three and two-thirds innings on the mound. Kasey Kasper came in for the win, striking out six with no walks, no hits and no runs scored in his three and one-third innings of work. The team registered seven hits, two each from Roman Garcia, Ong and Caden Pichardo. Darreld Tremino doubled to account for the final run. The 5-3 win gave Key West a 16-9 record for the regular season as they look to make a run in the playoffs.
CORAL SHORES
Coral Shores traveled to Miami on April 7 to take on the Bulldogs of Braddock High. The 2A Hurricanes held their own against the 6A Bulldogs in a game that was tied at 3 apiece until the bottom of the sixth. It was then when the Bulldogs pulled ahead and held on to the lead to break the Hurricanes’ 15-game win streak. Donovan Thiery started on the mound, giving up four hits and three runs over five innings. Thiery struck out seven and walked three. O’Berry threw one inning of relief, giving up three runs off two hits and a walk.
The following night, quiet bats hampered the hopes of the Hurricanes to get back into the win column. The ’Canes had just three hits, two from AJ Putetti and one from Maykol Bonito. After seven frames, the score was 2-1 in favor of the Palmer Trinity Falcons, giving Coral Shores their third loss of the season.
On April 10, Coral Shores righted the ship, winning 8-7 in a come-from-behind nailbiter against ABF Academy Homestead. The Hurricanes trailed until the sixth inning, when the team put together four hits to score three runs, take the lead and hang on for dear life. Putetti, Donovan Thiery and Campbell Lavoie had two hits each in the team’s 10-hit total. Four Hurricanes pitched in on the mound for the win to bring the team to a 17-3-1 regular season record.
1-2. The Marathon Dolphins revel in a second straight SFBC championship.
3. Xavier Perez tags a Eustis runner out after a rundown.
4. When a run crosses the plate, Nelson Ong (18) and Christian Koppal know it’s time to celebrate.
5. Jon Carlos Lampas-Gormley delivers the pitch.
6. Key West’s Roman Garcia crushes the ball into the outfield.
Photos by Maicey Malgrat and Justice Lee.
SOUTHERNMOST STRIKEOUTS
Ryleigh Harnish fans 11 in resounding win for Key West softball
The Coral Shores Lady ’Canes traveled to the Southernmost City to take on Key West on April 12 in the Backyard. Ryleigh Harnish was dominant in the circle, striking out 11 hopeful Hurricane hitters with no walks while surrendering just four hits and no earned runs in five innings of work. Key West registered 10 hits, with the freshman duo of Mia Waldner and Lucy Katz leading the pack with two hits each. For Coral Shores, Melanie Estevez logged a pair of base hits, but it would not be enough to overcome the Conchs, who won 16-2 via mercy rule.
1. Key West’s Chloe Kongos frames the ball for a strike.
2. Mira Jones hits a line drive.
3. Ryleigh Harnish dominates on the mound for the Lady Conchs.
4. Mira Jones pitches for the Hurricanes.
5. Vera Rodger crushes the ball into the deep outfield.
6. Lady Conch Lucy Katz is hit by a pitch.
7. Siera Matthews waits for the throw at first from Addison Grady.
8. Addison Grady catches a pop fly in the infield.
9. Chloie Stanley barehands the ball in the outfield.
Photos by MAICEY MALGRAT/Keys Weekly
Brothers Gavin, left, and Gabe Leal have formed a twin power core for Marathon baseball. SEAN WESTERBAND/Keys Weekly
THE LEAL DEAL
Twins ensure double trouble for Marathon’s opponents in week of heavy hitting
Marathon seniors Gabe and Gavin Leal each left their mark on Marathon baseball in last week’s diamond action. The twin brothers have been on the Dolphins’ roster since they were seventhgraders and have quietly evolved into a matched pair of tremendous leaders for Marathon.
Gabe picked up two important wins on the mound last week, helping to boost the Fins’ status in the power rankings in the final 10-day stretch of the regular season. One of those wins came in the conference semifinal game to help send the Dolphins to the South Florida Baseball Conference championship game. Several of Gabe’s outings this season have showcased the right-handed pitcher’s talent in throwing, but he will go down in history for his accomplishments on the other side of the plate.
On April 9, he etched his name in the annals of Marathon baseball, becoming the first Dolphin to record 100 hits in his varsity career. The milestone hit came against Miami Country Day in the form of a double down the left-field line.
“Gabe's versatility and team-first approach athletically, coupled with his leadership and mentorship skills on the academic side, make him such an instrumental part of our Marathon baseball success,” said head coach Joey Gonzalez.
Not to be outdone, brother Gavin Leal made his own mark, driving in seven of Marathon’s eight runs against Ransom Everglades in the team’s conference championship game. The Fins would need every one of those RBIs to secure the win. He drove them in off a pair of perfectly-placed home runs, including a backbreaking grand slam.
“He put the team on his back and led us to our second consecutive SFBC championship,” said Gonzalez. “Gavin had what could be considered the greatest offensive performance in MHS baseball history.”
With multiple games remaining, both senior sluggers have a chance to add to their hit stats as the Fins eye a run into their first postseason in the 1A Rural designation.
HOLDING COURT
Keys tennis teams complete regular season & head to districts
In their final matches of the regular season, the Marathon Dolphins and Key West Conchs split wins on the courts of Marathon’s Community Park on April 8. The Fins boys won 6-1, then the Conch girls did the same.
Ben Delostrinos won the No. 4 singles match for Key West, then the Fins swept the rest. Adrien Holdinga, Tanner Snowden, Carlos Lezcano and Graham Murphy all had singles wins while the teams of Holdinga and Lezcano and Matthew Delgado and Kasimir Kryzpkowski took the wins in the doubles matches.
In girls action, Marathon won their only point by default as the Conchs did not bring a No. 5 singles player. They went on to win the other six points the good old-fashioned way, by defeating their opponents. Hamida Muhsinova, Monea McLeod, Amina Erik and Durdona Oblokulova won in singles, then Muhsinova and McLeod plus Erik and Oblokulov teamed up to bring in two more wins for the Conchs in doubles.
April 10 would be the final day Keys prep teams played prior to the postseason. Key West traveled to Tavernier where the Coral Shores Hurricanes won in boys action 4-3 before the Conchs did the same in girls. Hurricanes Aidan Althouse, Zach Bolano, Max Smith, Kai Redruello, Vanessa Gabriel and Chloe Koval won their singles matches. Althouse and Bolano plus Redruello and Gabriel teamed up for doubles wins for Coral Shores. The Conchs had wins from Ben Delostrinos, Mason Martel, Eva Drozdetskaia and Gabriela Aguero in singles plus a pair of doubles wins. Hubert Konopka teamed up with Martel while Drozdetskaia and Aguero worked together to add points in their doubles matches.
District tournaments began April 14 for 2A Key West and Coral Shores, then the following day for 1A Marathon (results not available at presstime). All three teams have strong contenders to place high enough to make it to the next round, which begins the following week.
Aidan Althouse
Kai Redruello
Ben Delostrinos
Monea McLeod
Hamida Muhsinova
Tanner Snowden
Photos by Doug Finger, Maicey Malgrat and Barry Gaukel.
END OF THE LINE
Prep lacrosse season closes
Monroe County’s four lacrosse teams closed out their seasons last week in a flurry of postseason play. The teams, which compete in FHSAA’s 1A District 16, each stepped onto the field last week knowing it was win or go home. Three teams added a win to their records, but ultimately, all four teams finished their seasons in district play.
The Hurricane boys finished 12-6 after picking up a quarterfinal win against Florida Christian on April 10 before succumbing to Ransom Everglades two days later in the semifinals. The Conch boys followed a similar path, beating Westminster Christian in the quarters, then falling to topseeded Gulliver in their semifinal game. Key West finished 9-7 on the season.
The Lady ’Canes did not have to play two games in a single day as was originally scheduled in their nine-team district. The Hurricanes won their play-in game on April 9 to stay alive in the playoffs, but faced the top seed, Westminster Christian, in their quarterfinal matchup. Coral Shores could not topple the Warriors, ending the season with a 2-10 record.
Key West fared better in the district brackets, edging out Lourdes Academy on April 9 in the quarterfinals, pitting them against Westminster Christian two days later. The Conchs showed drastic improvement against the Warriors from a prior matchup, but were not able to overcome the perennial powerhouse to secure a spot in the finals. Key West finished the season 6-9.
“The grind for next season starts immediately.”
— Marisa Giacopuzzi
Top left and right: The Hurricane boys finished 12-6 after picking up a quarterfinal win against Florida Christian on April 10.
Center: Deanna Mercier (14) and Mavis Bishop (3) tangle with Lourdes players for ball control.
Bottom: Deanna Mercier, right, sets up for the faceoff.
Photos by Maicey Malgrat and Rachel Rusch.
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY
CASE NO: 24-CA-000594-K
Darreth Dellagnese Plaintiff, Vs William H. Foster
Defendant, NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY given that pursuant to a Writ of Execution issued in the Circuit Court, of Monroe County, Florida, on the 16th day of July, 2024, in the cause wherein Darreth Dellagnese is Plaintiff and William H. Foster was defendant, being Case No. 24-CA-000594-K in said court, I, Richard A. Ramsay, Sheriff of Monroe County, Florida have levied upon all right, title, and interest of the defendant, in and to the following described real property to wit:
SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:
From the warranty deed that states the following described land, situate, lying and being in Monroe County, Florida towit (With certain exceptions):
Legal Description(s) –
The southerly 15 feet of Lot 30, WHISPERING PINES PLAT NO. 3, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 59 of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida.
PARCEL B – “LESS AND EXCEPT” – (AUTHORED BY THE UNDERSIGNED PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY TONY ANDRE)
A portion of Lot 30, WHISPERING PINES PLAT NO. 3, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 59 of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida, and being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Southeasterly corner of the said Lot 30 and run thence S89°53'00"W along the Southerly boundary line of the said Lot 30 for a distance of 99.00 feet to the Easterly face of an existing pool coping, said point also being the Point of Beginning of the parcel of land hereinafter described; thence N0°01'48"E along the said Easterly face of an existing pool coping for a distance of 0.78 feet to the Northeasterly corner of the said existing pool coping; thence N89°58'12"W along the Northerly face the said existing pool coping for a distance of 21.77 feet to the Northwesterly corner of the said existing pool coping; thence S0°01'48"W along the Westerly face of the said existing pool coping for a distance of 0.83 feet to a point on the said Southerly boundary line of the said Lot 30; thence N89°53'00"E along the said Southerly boundary line of the said Lot 30 for a distance of 21.77 feet back to the Point of Beginning. (Containing 45.15 Sq. Ft +/-) Copy of Exhibit A available upon request from the Sheriff’s Office and on the date of sale.
SPECIFIC LOCATION OF REAL PROPERTY:
Vacant Sands Road, Big Pine Key, FL 33040 All bidders must have a valid Driver’s License with them and must register with clerk at location of sale prior to start time of sale.
I shall offer this property for sale, at Monroe County Court House located at 500 Whitehead Street Key West, Florida 33040 in the County of Monroe, State of Florida, on the 29th day of May, 2025, at the hour of 10:00
A.M. or as soon thereafter as possible. I will offer for sale all of the said defendant’s right, title, and interest in the aforesaid real property at public auction and will sell the same subject to all taxes,
prior liens, encumbrances and judgments, if any, to the highest and best bidder for CASH IN HAND. The proceeds to be applied as far as may be to the payment of costs and the satisfaction of the above described execution.
Dated at Key West, Monroe County, Florida this 10th day of April, 2025. Richard A. Ramsay Sheriff of Monroe County, By: Donald Stullken Deputy Sheriff In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Civil Division no later than seven says prior to the proceeding at (305)8093041.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
U-HAUL COMPANY OF MIAMI
Notice is hereby given that on May 5th, 2025, Leonard Richford Jr. Storage Auctioneer, Executive Administrator for U-Haul Company of Miami, Will be offering for sale under the Judicial Lien Process, By Public Auction, the following storage units. The Terms of the sale will be cash only. U-Haul Company does reserve the right to refuse any bids. The sales will Begin at 8:00 a.m. and continue day by day until all units are sold. The names of whose units will be sold are as follows: 103530 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037 Yetman, John 1200 Lopez, Elis 1610 Gonzalez, Juan 1007 Allen, David 1407 Chamberlain, Sheila 1167
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Notice of Seizure that in accordance with Florida Statutes 83.805 / 83.506, Whaler’s Plaza, 13333 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050, will sell or otherwise dispose of the personal contents of the following units to satisfy the delinquent storage lien. All Contents in: Unit # C-3
Angela McCllanahan
Contents: Household Goods Unit # BW1 & Shuttle Van Lighting Star INC Contents: Office Supplies and Shuttle Van
Sale of all goods will be on May 2nd, 2025, at 10am at 13333 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050. The terms of the sale will be cash only. Whaler’s Plaza does reserve the right to refuse any bids. The sales will continue day by day until all units are sold.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROBATE DIVISION FILE # 25-CP-146-P IN RE: THE ESTATE OF BRENT ALAN SPERRY
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of, BRENT ALAN SPERRY, deceased, whose date of death was 15 March 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88770 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, Florida 33070.
The names and addresses of the Personal Representative
and the Personal Representative's attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
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 17 April, 2025.
Personal Representative Shannon Sperry PO Box 1423 Angel Fire, NM 87710 Attorney for Personal Representative Tom Woods, Esq. Florida Bar No.: 0525197 116 Porto Salvo Drive Islamorada, Florida 33036 Phone 305.664.2200 Fax 2205
Primary Email: tom@ tomwoodslaw.com
Secondary Email: eserve@ tomwoodslaw.com
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION File No. 25-CP-000093-P Division: Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF Charles C. Phelan, also known as, Charles Craven Phelan, Deceased.
The administration of the estate of Charles C. Phelan, deceased, whose date of death was July 5, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Monroe County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 88770 Overseas Highway Suite 2, Plantation Key, FL 33070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
The personal representative 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 April 10, 2025. Personal Representative: Sandra L. Phelan 121 Front Street, Unit E Lewes, DE 19958
Attorney for Personal Representative: Bryan E. Bloom
Florida Bar No.126722 Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP 2600 Campus Drive Florham Park, NJ 07932
Email Address: bryan.bloom@ faegredrinker.com
Telephone: 973-549-7104
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 25-CP-125-K IN RE: THE ESTATE OF LARRIE STEPHEN BUSLOFF, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of LARRIE STEPHEN BUSLOFF, deceased, whose date of death was March 17, 2025, Case: 25-CP-125-K, is pending in the Circuit Court, Probate Division, the address of which is 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040. The names and addresses of the personal representatives and the personal representatives’ attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is 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 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
The date of first publication of this Notice is: April 10, 2025.
Co-Personal Representative: HARVEY E. BROWN
c/o Samuel J. Kaufman, Esq.
Law Offices of Samuel J. Kaufman, P.A.
3130 Northside Drive
Key West, Florida 33040
Co-Personal Representative: JILL E. WINLAND-BROWN
c/o Samuel J. Kaufman, Esq.
Law Offices of Samuel J. Kaufman, P.A.
3130 Northside Drive
Key West, Florida 33040
Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives: Samuel J. Kaufman, Esq.
Florida Bar No. 0144304
Law Offices of Samuel J. Kaufman, P.A.
3130 Northside Drive
Key West, Florida 33040
Email designation for service: Service.Probate@ samkaufmanlaw.com
Telephone: (305) 292-3926
Fax: (305) 295-7947
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA KEY WEST DIVISION “IN ADMIRALTY” CASE NUMBER: 4:25-cv-10021JEM IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPLAINT OF: WILLIAM MILNER & PAULA MILNER, as owners of the S/V Sara Lou, a 1992 34’ Pacific Seacraft Monohull Sail, bearing Hull Identification No.: PCS34227G192, its Engines, Tackle, Appurtenances, Equipment, Etc., In a cause for Exoneration from or Limitation of Liability. Petitioner.
___________________/
NOTICE TO ALL POTENTIAL CLAIMANTS OF COMPLAINT FOR EXONERATION FROM OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
As the owner of the S/V Sara Lou, a 1992 34’ Pacific Seacraft Monohull Sail bearing Hull Identification No.: PCS34227G192, (the “Vessel”)—and pursuant to 46 U.S.C § 30501, et seq., and Supplemental Rule F of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure—William Milner and Paula Milner filed a Complaint on March 4, 2025, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida seeking exoneration from, or limitation of, any liability concerning any and all personal injury, property damage, destruction, or other losses arising out of or related to an incident on or about December 27, 2024, on the navigable waters of the United States in Buttonwood Sound, Key Largo, in Monroe County, Florida, as more fully described in the complaint. The Court has accepted a letter of undertaking as interim security for all claims against Petitioners and the Vessel. Pursuant to 46 U.S.C. § 30511(c), “all claims and proceedings against the owner related to the matter in question shall cease.” By June 9, 2025, all persons or entities claiming damage for any and all loss, destruction, injuries, and/or death allegedly as a result of the occurrences and happenings recited in the complaint must file their respective claims with the clerk of this court and serve copies thereof on Petitioners’ counsel. By the same date, all persons or entities presenting claims and desiring to contest the allegations of the complaint must file an answer to the complaint in this court and must serve copies thereof on Petitioners’ counsel or be defaulted. Service on Petitioners’ counsel may be made by delivery or mail to Richard J. McAlpin, or Lourdes M. Cardelle of MCALPIN FLOREZ MARCOTTE, P.A., 80 SW 8th Street, Suite 2805, Miami, Florida 33130, telephone number (305) 810-5400.
Dated: March 13, 2025. Angela E. Noble United States District Court Southern District Court of Florida
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 25-DR-410-K JOSE PAULINO SANTOS MEJIA, Petitioner, and ESTELA JUDITH DIONISION GOMEZ, Respondent.
NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL
SUPPORT) TO: ESTELA JUDITH DIONISION GOMEZ RESPONDENT’S LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: UNKNOWN YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on JOSE PAULINO SANTOS MEJIA, whose address is 2828 FOGARTY AVE., KEY WEST, FL 33040 on or before May 19, 2025, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 500 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: April 14, 2025 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Sheryl LaTorre Deputy Clerk Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 25-DR-414-K PAOLA MELISSA ZEPEDA LAZO, Petitioner, and HECTOR MANUEL CABAN GONZALEZ, Respondent.
NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: HECTOR MANUEL CABAN GONZALEZ RESPONDENT’S LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 1213 14TH STREET, LOT W, KEY WEST, FL 33040 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on PAOLA MELISSA ZEPEDA LAZO, whose address is 3328 EAGLE AVENUE, KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040 on or before May 17, 2025, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 302 Fleming 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: April 11, 2025 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Destiny Johnson Deputy Clerk Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 25-DR-349-K DEON ROBINSON, Petitioner, and ANTTWON JEWSOME, Respondent.
NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: ANTTWON JEWSOME RESPONDENT’S LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 1213 14TH STREET, LOT 184, KEY WEST, FL 33040 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Deon Robinson, whose address is 1213 14th Street, Lot 184, Key West, FL 33040 on or before May 31, 2025, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: N/A Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office.
WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.
Dated: March 26, 2025
Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Destiny Johnson Deputy Clerk Publish: April 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 25-DR-315-K MONIKA BANDOVA, Petitioner, and MICHAEL DAVID CARBON, Respondent. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES •
LEGAL NOTICES
(NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT)
TO: MICHAEL DAVID CARBON
RESPONDENT’S LAST KNOWN
ADDRESS: UNKNOWN
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Monika Bandova, whose address is 3 Casa Roma Lane, Apt. 3, Key West, FL 33040 on or before April 28, 2025, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 530 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.
The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: N/A Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address.
(You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office.
WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.
Dated: March 17, 2025 Kevin Madok, CPA Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida
By: Shonta McLeod
Deputy Clerk
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE BY THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Florida, will, on the 6th day of May 2025 at 11 o’clock a.m., at 500 Whitehead Street, Monroe County, in the City of Key West, Florida, offer for sale and sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for CASH the Following described property situated in Monroe County, Florida, to wit: Property Description: BK 9 NW ½ LOT 20 STRATTONS SUBD PB2-38 UPPER MATECUMBE G24-94 G45-384 OR755-540 G1-450/51 OR 834-325 OR 1007-2476 OR 1660-945 OR 1660-946/AFF OR 1660-947/ AFF OR 2012-2378 OR 2347255 OR 2686-1408 OR 2984962 OR 3110-0874 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PARCEL ID # 00400600-000000, ALTERNATE KEY # 1492892. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 81975 OLD HIGHWAY, ISLAMORADA, FLORIDA 33036 Pursuant to FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE entered in a case pending in said Court, the 3rd day of March 2025 Style of which is: KENNETH STEVENS AND CLIFFORD BROWN Plaintiff VS. WOLF CAPITAL FUNDING, LLC, et. al Defendant And the Docket Number of which is Number 2023-CA320-P
NOTICES
WITNESS my hand and the Official Seal of Said Court, this 13TH day of March 2025
KEVIN MADOK Clerk of the Circuit Court Monroe County, Florida By: Shonta McLeod Deputy Clerk Florida Statute 45.031: Any person claiming as interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. Publish: April 17 & 24, 2025
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION/ SALE FOR NON-JUDICIAL TIMESHARE FORECLOSURE MARATHON KEY BEACH CLUB II ASSOCIATION, INC. MONROE County, Florida
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to an action for non-judicial foreclosure of timeshare units on the Claim of Lien, which is dated November 23, 2024 and was recorded December 5, 2024, in the Official Records of Monroe County, Florida in Official Records Book 3302, Page 1635 as Instrument Number 2482638, I will sell, to the highest and best bidder for cash, at MARATHON KEY BEACH CLUB CONDOMINIUM II RESORT Manager’s Office, 4560 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050 on the 6th day of MAY, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the following described real property located in MONROE County, Florida, to-wit: Annual Timeshare Periods as set forth below in MARATHON KEY BEACH CLUB CONDOMINIUM II, according to the Declaration of Condominium thereof, recorded in Official Records Book 859, at Page 786, as amended in Official Records Book 874, at Page 2169, all of the Public Records of Monroe County, Florida and all subsequent amendments and exhibits thereto.
Unit Number:
Use Period:
Unit Number:
Use Period:
A 101 03, 23, 48
A 102
27
A 201 30, 35, 36
A 202 21
B 101 05, 06
B 102 02, 25, 36, 50
B 201 03, 04, 47
B 202
27, 39
C 101 21
C 102 01, 36, 40
C 201
40 D 202 31, 32 E 101 12
E 102 20
E 201
40, 41
E 202 39, 41, 47, 48
TO: Unit Owner(s) Last Known Address Annual Timeshare Use Period(s): Amount due:
Dale A Bradley and Catherine E Bradley 7781 Union Street
Mentor, OH 44060
A101/48
$2,958.75 with a per diem amount of $1.46 from September 1, 2024
Charles L Burke and Esther M Damian-Burke 21 Broad Hill Road Leverett, MA 01054
A201/35
$4,176.91 with a per diem amount of $2.06 from September 1, 2024
A201/36
$4,176.92 with a per diem amount of $2.06 from September 1, 2024
$1,517.30 with a per diem amount of $0.75 from September 1, 2024
John W Cummings 109 Poland Hill Place Lafayette, IN 47909
B201/03
$6,443.14 with a per diem amount of $3.18 from September 1, 2024
B201/04
$6,443.14 with a per diem amount of $3.18 from September 1, 2024
B201/47
$6,443.14 with a per diem amount of $3.18 from September 1, 2024
A202/21
$6,443.14 with a per diem amount of $3.18 from September 1, 2024
David B Denholtz and Rhonda J Denholtz
13231 Shetland Lane Ft Myers, FL 33912
D202/31
$2,951.14 with a per diem amount of $1.46 from September 1, 2024
D202/32
$2,951.14 with a per diem amount of $1.46 from September 1, 2024
James A Fregien and Loretta Fregien
2763 Pepperidge Court San Jose, CA 95148
A201/30
$1,517.30 with a per diem amount of $0.75 from September 1, 2024
Troy Gonyea and Michelle Gonyea
16 Silver Street Meriden, CT 06450
E102/20
$1,514.85 with a per diem amount of $0.75 from September 1, 2024
Jennifer L Hill
931 Cordova Avenue Ormond Beach, FL 32174
C101/21
$5,402.08 with a per diem amount of $2.67 from September 1, 2024
Ralph W Hoffman
21225 Railroad Avenue High Springs, FL 32643
B102/25
$1,517.30 with a per diem amount of $0.75 from September 1, 2024
Anita Holt
12 N 269 Factly Road West Sycamore, IL 60178
B102/50
$4,047.55 with a per diem amount of $2.00 from September 1, 2024
Terrell W Jones and Tina F Jones
5095 Datil Pepper Road St Augustine, FL 32086
C102/36
$1,517.30 with a per diem amount of $1.46 from September 1, 2024
Lorraine Khoury 7545 Oso Blanca Road Las Vegas, NV 89149
B101/05
$4,712.06 with a per diem amount of $1.46 from September 1, 2024
B101/06
$4,712.06 with a per diem amount of $1.46 from September 1, 2024
Jeffrey A Kuhfeld
504 N Topsail Drive
Rockledge, FL 32955
B202/27
$1,517.97 with a per diem amount of $1.46 from September 1, 2024
Isadoro Perez and Miladys Perez 13460 SW 66th Street Southwest Ranches, FL 33330
A101/27
$2,960.14 with a per diem amount of $1.46 from September 1, 2024
Porter, LeVay & Rose, Inc
7 Pennsylvania Plaza #10
New York, NY 10001
E101/12
$4,048.94 with a per diem amount of $1.46 from September 1, 2024
Anne E Richardson
5000 S Centinela Ave #213
Los Angeles, CA 90066
B102/36
$2,960.14 with a per diem amount of $1.46 from September 1, 2024
Kennella L Rowzie 604 Deen Road
Bunnell, FL 32110
C102/01
$1,516.58 with a per diem amount of $1.46 from September 1, 2024
James Bryan Stevens and Christine Stevens 111 Old Dundee Road
Barrington, IL 60010
B102/02
$6,071.38 with a per diem amount of $1.46 from September 1, 2024
A101/03
$6,071.38 with a per diem amount of $1.46 from September 1, 2024
Joseph A Viani and Mary Viani 7263 Halleck Street
Viera, FL 32940
C201/40
$1,517.30 with a per diem amount of $1.46 from September 1, 2024
Louis J Wilder
405 Southwind Drive, Apt 1
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
A101/23
$1,514.85 with a per diem amount of $1.46 from September 1, 2024
The assessment lien created by the Claim of Lien was properly created and authorized pursuant to the timeshare instrument and applicable law, and the amounts secured by said lien are as set above. You may cure the default at any time prior to the public auction by paying the amount due, as set forth in this notice, to the undersigned Trustee at the address set forth below. THIS NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION/SALE is dated this _2nd_ day of _APRIL__, 2025.
THOMAS L AVRUTIS
THOMAS L. AVRUTIS, AS TRUSTEE FOR MARATHON KEY BEACH CLUB II ASSOCIATION, INC 201 Fletcher Avenue, 2nd Floor Sarasota, FL 34237
Telephone (941) 955-7300
Facsimile (941) 953-7625
Publish:
April 17 & 24, 2025
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 25-CA-0291-K BANKS G. PREVATT, PATTY L. PEERY-PREVATT and JILL NOTTKE, Plaintiffs, vs. LITTLE TORCH PROPERTIES, INC.,(A DISSOLVED FLORIDA CORPORATION),JOSEPH PARDO, AS RECEIVER OF LITTLE TORCH PROPERTIES, INC.,(DECEASED), AND ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS OR BUSINESS ENTITIES HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN THE DISPUTED PROPERTY IN THIS CASE, WHETHER THROUGH OR DERIVED FROM LITTLE TORCH PROPERTIES INC., OR OTHERWISE, Defendants. ___________ / NOTICE OF ACTION TO QUIET TITLE To: LITTLE TORCH PROPERTIES, INC., (A DISSOLVED FLORIDA CORPORATION), C/O JOSEPH PARDO (DECEASED), AS RECEIVER OF LITTLE TORCH PROPERTIES, INC., AND ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS OR BUSINESS ENTITIES HAVING, OR CLAIMING TO HAVE, ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN THE DISPUTED PROPERTY IN THIS CASE, WHETHER THROUGH OR DERIVED FROM LITTLE TORCH PROPERTIES INC., OR OTHERWISE, YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title of the
following described property in the Circuit Court of Monroe County, Key West Division, has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to Kevin Hoyes, of Kevin Hoyes Attorney, P.A, at 422 Fleming Street, Key West, Florida, 33040, Phone (305) 731 3349 (Plaintiffs Attorney), on or before DATE: April 28, 2025, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiffs' attorney or immediately thereafter, including your full name and address; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
The Property at issue in this case is formally described as follows:
1. The disputed property lies at the rear of 141 Pirates Road, Little Torch Key, is of a size of approximately 750 square Feet, has a parcel ID number of 00215471-000000 (and an Alternate Key Number of 9036754) according to the Monroe County Property Appraiser's website.
2. The upland property is also more fully described (according to a survey dated February 19, 2025 by Reece & Associates (of 31193 Avenue A, Big Pine Key, FL. 33043), as follows: Parcel 1 A portion of the northerly 25 feet of Lot 30, Block 1 of Jolly Roger Estates, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 34, of the public records of Monroe County, Florida, and being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows:
Commence at Southwest corner of Lot 30, Block 1 of Jolly Roger Estates, Plat book 5, Page 34, thence bear N00°00'00"E along the west line of said Lot 30 and the east right-of-way line of Pirates Road, as shown on said Plat, for a distance of 85 feet to the point of beginning. Thence, continue N00°00'00"E for a distance of 10.22 Feet to a point on the edge of an existing canal and the intersection of the westerly projection of an existing concrete seawall; Thence leaving said right of way line, bear S89°54'0l"E along said canal edge and seawall for a distance of 24.32 feet to a point on the northwest corner of an existing boat basin; Thence bear S00°40'33"W for a distance of 10.18 feet to a point that is 25 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said Lot 30, Block 1; Thence bear N90°00'00"W, along said line, for a distance of 24.44 feet back to the point of the beginning.
Together with Parcel 2
A portion of the northerly 25 feet of Lot 30, Block 1, Jolly Roger Estates, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 34, of the public records of Monroe County, Florida, and being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows:
Commence at Southwest corner of Lot 30, Block 1 of Jolly Roger Estates, Plat book 5, Page 34, thence bear N00°00'00"E along the west line of said Lot 30 and the east right-of-way line of Pirates Road, as shown on said Plat, for a distance of 85 feet to a point of intersection with a line that is 25 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said Lot 30, Block 1; then bear S90°00'00''E, along said line, for a distance of 49.60 to a point on the east line of an existing boat basin and the point of beginning. Thence, bear N00°55'28", along said basin, for a distance of 9.73 feet to the northwest corner thereof, said corner also being on the face of an existing concrete
seawall on the southerly side of an existing canal; Thence S89°06'33"E, along said seawall, for a distance of 50.24 feet to a point on line of said lot 30; Thence bear S00°00'00"W, along said east line for a distance of 8.95 feet to s point that is 25 feet south of and parallel to the north line of said Lot 30, Block 1; Thence bear N90°00'00"W, along said line, for as distance of 50.39 feet back to the point of the beginning. Containing 469.85 Sq. Ft., more or less. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Cheryl Alfonso, ADA Coordinator, 302 Fleming Street, Key West, Florida 33040; (305) 292-3423, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
Dated: March 17, 2025
Kevin Madok, Clerk of the Court for Circuit Court of Monroe County Key West, Florida By: Shonta McLeod As Deputy Clerk Publish: March 27 and April 3, 10 & 17, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2025-02
Notice is hereby given that, ASSEMBLY TAX 36, LLC ASSEMBLY TAX 36, LLC FBO SEC PTY, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/117
Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022
Account Number: 1036145
Parcel ID: 00035290-000000
Description of Property: KW MOFFATS SUB PB1-12 ALL LOT 6 AND PT LOT 8 SQR 3 TR 14 OR106-113/114 OR395891/92 OR1292-464D/C OR1294-1030/33 OR12981250/51L/E OR1303-1725D/C OR1318-711/14 OR1323-450 OR2966-45NAME/CHG OR2991-2420
Names in which assessed: VINSON CYNTHIA JEAN REV TRUST 09/14/2019
All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am.
Dated this April 4th 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk
Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-03
Notice is hereby given that, ASSEMBLY TAX 36, LLC ASSEMBLY TAX 36, LLC FBO SEC PTY, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year
of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 2022/764
Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022
Account Number: 1376221
Parcel ID: 00304180-000000
Description of Property: BK 32 LTS 1-2 SANDS SUB 1-65 BIG PINE KEY OR622-272 OR742-430C/T OR12801827D/C OR1495-2321AFF OR1495-2322 OR21761063/64 OR2691-575C/T OR2726-40C/T OR27502109/10 OR2750-2111 OR2791-796/802 OR29081900/01 OR2952-2223 ALONG WITH MOBILE HOME: TITLE NUMBER: 4754739 VEHICLE ID NR:FT168FL2250 YEAR:1971 MAKE: IN-HOUSE PKWA
BODY:HS
Names in which assessed: FIGUEROA LUIS
All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com
Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am.
Dated this April 4th 2025 KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish:
April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-04
Notice is hereby given that, ASSEMBLY TAX 36, LLC ASSEMBLY TAX 36, LLC FBO SEC PTY, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/887
Names in which assessed: BROWN GARY D All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com
Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am.
Dated this April 4th 2025 KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-05
Notice is hereby given that, ASSEMBLY TAX 36, LLC
ASSEMBLY TAX 36, LLC FBO SEC PTY, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of
• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES •
property, and Name in which
it is assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 2022/151
Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022
Account Number: 1056456
Parcel ID: 00055910-000000
Description of Property:
BK 2 LT 3 KW PB5-19
PEARLMAN ESTATES SECOND
ADDITION OR300-332/33
OR503-201 OR1487-626/27
OR2750-742LET/ADM
OR2762-196ORD OR27861389/90
Names in which assessed:
NESIUS THEODORE II
All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed.
com Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am.
Dated this April 4th 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta
Jodkowska,
Deputy Clerk
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April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-06
Notice is hereby given that, ASSEMBLY TAX 36, LLC
ASSEMBLY TAX 36, LLC FBO
SEC PTY, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 2022/992
Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022
Account Number: 9085848
Parcel ID: 00355430-000149
Description of Property: UNIT B-38 SOMBRERO MARINA A CONDOMINIUM OR3120-1942
Names in which assessed: BROWN GARY
All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am.
Dated this April 4th 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025
The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-07
Notice is hereby given that, ASSEMBLY TAX 36, LLC
ASSEMBLY TAX 36, LLC FBO SEC PTY, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/531 Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022
Account Number: 9090619
Parcel ID: 00104180-002310
Description of Property:
OR2736-1492C/T OR32630841
Names in which assessed: MFRA TRUST 2014-2 C/O FAY SERVICING LLC
All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com
Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am.
Dated this April 4th 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk
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April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-08
Notice is hereby given that, MARCIO AUGUSTO DE LA CRUZ GOMEZ, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 2020/1327
Date of Issuance: June 01, 2020
Account Number: 1451681
Parcel ID: 00368500-000000
Description of Property:
NW'LY 4 FT LOT 1 BLK 19 CRAINS SUBD OF GRASSY KEY PB 1-51 OR39-216-217
Names in which assessed:
DOROTHY LEE JARO, JARO JACK
All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com
Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am.
Dated this April 4th 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk
Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-09
Notice is hereby given that, KEYS FUNDING LLC - 7022, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 2022/124
Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022
Account Number: 1041513
Parcel ID: 00040830-000000
Description of Property: KW TROPICAL BLDG AND INVESTMENT CO SUB LOT 17 AND PT LOTS 10 AND 18 SQR 2 TR 19 PB1-34 G49-309/10 J2-121 OR122-236/37 OR491599 OR491-600 OR491602(PROB-81-357-CP-12) OR845-2195/2197-WILL OR1051-2301/02 OR1464-723
All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State
of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com
Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am. Dated this April 4th 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk
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April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2025-10
Notice is hereby given that, KEYS FUNDING LLC - 7022, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 2022/542
Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022
Account Number: 1210064
Parcel ID: 00164560-000000
Description of Property: LT 64 SUGARLOAF SHORES
SEC D SUGARLOAF KEY PB488 OR414-663 OR446-605/06
OR937-183 OR937-184D/C
OR1207-584 OR2692-1570/72
Names in which assessed: HOME ON KINGFISHER LLC
All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed.
com
Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am.
Dated this April 4th 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2025-11
Notice is hereby given that, MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 2022/315
Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022
Account Number: 910454
Parcel ID: 00097680-000100
Description of Property: 20 64 36 LOWER MATECUMBE
KEY PT GOVT LOT 2 OR30401431
Names in which assessed: KEYS STEVEN L All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com
Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am. Dated this April 4th 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy
Clerk Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-12
Notice is hereby given that, MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/711
Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022
Account Number: 1337960
Parcel ID: 00266320-000000
Description of Property: BK 6 LT 9 EDEN PINES COLONY
PB4-158 BIG PINE KEY OR404157E OR460-781 OR1167998DC
Names in which assessed: HELLIESEN FRANCYS M
All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com
Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am. Dated this April 4th 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk
Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-13
Notice is hereby given that, MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/864 Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022
Account Number: 1402974
Parcel ID: 00328740-00000
Description of Property: BK B LT 8 PART A OF MASTER PLAT OF N MARATHON SHORES PB3-8 KEY VACCAS OR453-665-666 OR624-371 OR686-867 OR1571-945 OR1823-886/87 OR1832-393 Names in which assessed: ANTHONY D'AIUTO, JOSEPH D'AIUTO
All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com
Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am. Dated this April 4th 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-14
Notice is hereby given that, MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND OCEAN BANK,
LEGAL NOTICES
holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 2022/334
Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022
Account Number: 9088412
Parcel ID: 00100371-018700
Description of Property: UNIT 55C BOAT HOUSE CONDOMINIUM OR2738-1752 OR2822-2314/15
Names in which assessed: SHELLFISH ENTERPRISES LLC
All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com
Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am. Dated this April 4th 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk
Publish:
April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025
The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-15
Notice is hereby given that, DAY INVESTMENT AND CONSULTING LLC, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2021/1161 Date of Issuance: June 01, 2021
Account Number: 1451690
Parcel ID: 00368510-000000
Description of Property:
BK 19 LT 2 CRAINS SUBD OF GRASSY KEY PB 1-51 PT SECS 24-25-26 TWP 65S R 33E OR39-218/219 CASE #86-47CP-23 OR972-1185/1190WILL OR996-1715/1716P/R OR1006-38/42 OR1011-500 OR1018-205Q/C OR2094408/09
Names in which assessed: ARLENE KAISER, ROBERT KAISER
All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com
Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am. Dated this April 4th 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk
Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025
The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-16
Notice is hereby given that, CHARLES WEITZEL, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2019/924
Date of Issuance: June 01, 2019 Account Number: 1406414
Parcel ID: 00331061-011301
Description of Property:
SEA-AIR ESTATES KEY VACA PB6-91 W1/2 LOT 17 BLK 5 & ADJ PT OF ANA COURT OR1550-2356-62RES
Names in which assessed:
SEA-AIR ESTATES INC C/O
GOSS RICHARD
All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed.
com
Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am.
Dated this April 7th 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk
Publish:
April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-17
Notice is hereby given that, ASSEMBLY TAX 36, LLC ASSEMBLY TAX 36, LLC FBO SEC PTY, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/1561
Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022
Account Number: 1670022
Parcel ID: 00546530-000000
Description of Property:
BK 3 LT 8 AMD PLAT OF WINSTON WATERWAYS PB4144 OR297-77 OR725-787/88 OR858-221/22 OR1063-1340 OR1874-999 OR2366-681/82
OR2797-1106/07
Names in which assessed: LEGNA INVESTMENTS LLC
All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com
Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am.
Dated this April 7th 2025 KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk
Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-18
Notice is hereby given that, ASSEMBLY TAX 36, LLC ASSEMBLY TAX 36, LLC FBO SEC PTY, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 2022/1560
Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022
Account Number: 1669911
Parcel ID: 00546420-000000
Description of Property: BK 2 LT 5 AMD PLAT OF WINSTON WATERWAYS PB4-144 OR575-383 OR978936 OR999-35 OR999-34 OR1793-1400 OR1793-1401 OR1793-1402 OR1793-1403 OR2068-2148/49 OR30241180 OR3030-1245 OR31192376
Names in which assessed: KARIM-URROZA DAVID, LARYSA KULISH SMITH
All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com
Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am. Dated this April 7th 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk
Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025
The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-19
Notice is hereby given that, TLOA OF FLORIDA, LLC FOR SECURED PARTY, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/1191
Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022
Account Number: 1512907
Parcel ID: 00416730-000000
Description of Property: BK 8 S 1/2 LT 13 KEY HEIGHTS SECTION 2 PB3-159 PLANTATION KEY OR392266/67 OR824-2483 OR908908 OR1362-392 OR1362393/94PR OR1433-1787/88 OR1433-1789/93 OR1478555/56EST/ORD OR1479-1738 OR1479-1739DC OR14791740DC
Names in which assessed: NEZBED MELBA E JR All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed. com
Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am. Dated this April 7th 2025 KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk
Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025
The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-20
Notice is hereby given that, TLOA OF FLORIDA, LLC FOR SECURED PARTY, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows: Certificate No: 2022/1260 Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022 Account Number: 1551864 1512907
Parcel ID: 00452230-000000 00416730-000000
Description of Property: LT 92 PORT LARGO PB5-3 KEY LARGO OR647-575 OR696-121 OR3062-1391
Names in which assessed: DERRIEN JEANNINE All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida. Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the
property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed.
com
Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale
Time: 10:00am.
Dated this April 7th 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk
Publish:
April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025
The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2025-22
Notice is hereby given that, MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 2022/1473
Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022
Account Number: 9104464
Parcel ID: 00513300-001600
Description of Property:
BK 3 LOT 16 PARADISE POINT
PB3-16 KEY LARGO G72302/03 OR187-483/84 OR269553/554 OR274-113/114 OR369-350 OR414-363/64
All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed.
com Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am.
Dated this April 7th 2025 KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk
Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-23
Notice is hereby given that, MIKON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND OCEAN BANK, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 2022/1499
Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022 Account Number: 1642843
Parcel ID: 00523590-000000
Description of Property:
BK 2 LT 5 AMD PLAT OF PB3-62
KEY LARGO PARK KEY LARGO OR381-151 OR1249-144 OR1240-1459/62 OR1786-7 OR2177-1751C OR2196-1574 OR3109-2275
Names in which assessed: ARIAS CARLOS LUIS
All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such
certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed.
com
Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am.
Dated this April 7th 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk
Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025
The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-24
Notice is hereby given that, JPL INVESTMENTS CORP, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 2022/1059
Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022
Account Number: 1457043
Parcel ID: 00373970-000000
Description of Property: CRAINS SUBD OF GRASSY
KEY PB 1-51 PT SECS 24-25-26 TWP 65S R 33E LOT 6 SQR 54 G30-189-190 OR900-2496 OR1331-184 OR2426-295 OR2836-1631 OR3110-0230
Names in which assessed: TORRES WILGENS SR All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed.
com
Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am.
Dated this April 7th 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk
Publish: April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025
The Weekly Newspapers
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2025-25
Notice is hereby given that, TLGFY, LLC CAPITAL ONE, N.A., AS COLLATERAL ASSIGNEE OF TLGFY, LLC, holder of the following Certificate(s) has filed said Tax Certificate(s) for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. The Certificate Number and year of issuance, the description of property, and Name in which it is assessed are as follows:
Certificate No: 2022/1070
Date of Issuance: June 01, 2022
Account Number: 8918194
Parcel ID: 00378381-000101
Description of Property: UNIT B-001A & B-001A EXPANSION VILLAGE AT HAWK'S CAY DUCK KEY OR1488-190/265DEC OR14882199/02 OR1910-1972/1973A OR1967-1550/52 OR27972198/200 OR3044-165 OR3127-0667
Names in which assessed: PATRICIA D PYTLESKI, PYTLESKI VICTOR D All of said property being in the County of Monroe, State of Florida.
Unless such certificate or certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property described in such certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on www.monroe.realtaxdeed.
com Sale Date: May 28, 2025 Sale Time: 10:00am.
Dated this April 14th 2025
KEVIN MADOK, CPA CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
& COMPTROLLER OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By:
Aneta Jodkowska, Deputy Clerk
Publish:
April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2025 The Weekly Newspapers
AUTOS WANTED
AUTOS ALL YEARS!
Junk or Used Cars, Vans, Trucks. Runs or Not.$CASH 305-332-0483
AUTOS FOR SALE
1964 Ford Galaxy, 427 Big Block, 5-speed, located in Key Largo. REDUCED $45,000 954-445-6647
BOAT SLIP FOR RENT
19’x40’ slip in Marathon, could handle somewhat larger boat with approval from dockmaster. Desirable location in marina, easy in, easy out. Electricity, available, free water, pump out, WiFi. Available 1 May 25 thru Oct 25, possibly long term lease. Please contact Vern Rozier, 904 626 5279, or 904 626 8224 and leave call back info. Or email vrrozier@yahoo.com.
EMPLOYMENT
ALL KEYS GUTTER HIRING INSTALLERS
$25/$35hr - Major Holidays Off - BenefitsTavernier. Apply: 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/
HELP WANTED: Two Conchs in Marathon is now hiring a Full Time Retail Sales Person in our Tackle Shop/ Marina. Competitive wages. Contact George 305-289-0199
The Housing Authority of the City of Key West now hiring for the following positions: Resident Care Supervisor with min. 3 yrs. experience of an LPN, Carpenter-FT-KeyWest, Housing Manager- FTMarathon, Maintenance Mechanic (Maintenance Worker. To apply, please contact Human Resources at: wrightk@kwha.org or 305-296-5621 ext. 224. 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.
Part Time Supervisor/ Housekeeper Position Available Immediately in Key Colony Beach. Hours may vary depending on need including weekends. Responsibilities include oversee housekeeping staff, inspecting rooms prior to guest occupancy, making up laundry bags, cleaning rooms, etc. Physical demands: ability to lift and carry laundry bags ~ 35 lb. **Must have reliable transportation** Please call/text or email to discuss pay and to request application.
Vivian -952-208-2850
Cheryl -305-505-8747
Marathon Yacht Club is hiring a part-time bookkeeper. QuickBooks experience required. Must provide photo ID, social security card or passport, and checking account. Email office@ marathonyachtclub.com to schedule an interview.
Marathon Yacht Club is hiring a part-time line cook. Private club, friendly atmosphere. Flexible lunch/ dinner shifts available Tuesday – Saturday, some Sundays. English proficiency required. Must provide photo ID, social security card or passport, and checking account. Email office@ marathonyachtclub.com to schedule an interview.
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.
Full time office position with strong computer skills, KCB Condominium, $78K per yr., apply by e-mail to HardingThomasL@ aol.com, text or call 734-476-0531. HIRED IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS!!!
HOBBIES/COLLECT.
PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive Watches and Pilot Watches. Old Model Military Clocks & Watches. Call 305-743-4578
HOUSING FOR RENT
Downstairs apartment of a duplex to rent to 1 person (no pets). Large living room/bedroom and separate kitchen. Large screened porch with its own washer/dryer and driveway. Utilities include wifi/tv. 150 ft to the ocean. MM 96 Key Largo $1600/month. F/L/S 305-853-3779
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
Rental in Marathon: 4/2 pool waterfront tiki bar home with dock for up to 50 ft. Steps to Sombrero Beach, ocean in under 10 mins. Seasonal or annual. Furnished. Thania Moses, MBA & Realtor 954.683.2150
PLACE YOUR HOUSING FOR RENT AD HERE. $25/week for up to 5 lines of copy! Pease call 305-4170871 or email Anneke@ KeysWeekly.com
NOW HIRING
TECHNICIAN MARINE REPAIR
Specializing in Yamaha outboard engines.
RETAIL PARTS/COUNTER HELP
Marine outboard knowledge and QuickBooks experience a plus.
Hours M-F 8a-5p for both positions. Apply in person at: All Keys Yamaha 2001 Overseas Highway, Marathon. 305-743-3530
FOR
Available Now, Stock Island near CVS. Traveling nurses/Working professionals only. No pets, smokers or drugs. Gated, safe, quiet, has parking and a pool. Fully furnished room w/private bath, smart TV, washer/ dryer. House and kitchen privileges always, w/ fridge and cabinet space. Monthly rent REDUCED to $1,400.00 All Included. First and Last due at move in time. Call 305-797-5600
1BR/1BA fully furnished Apt. for rent in Marathon. Ideally one person. On canal w/boat lift, W/D, Wifi. $1,950/mo. 850-376-7137 RENTED IN THREE WEEKS!
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. $25/week for up to 5 lines of copy! Pease call 305-4170871 or email Anneke@ KeysWeekly.com
D’Asign Source is seeking the following professionals. Overtime and benefits are available.
Accounts Payable Specialist
D’Asign Source is seeking a detailoriented and organized Accounts Payable Specialist to join our dynamic team. Ideal candidates should have prior experience in accounts payable or general accounting and be proficient with accounting software and Excel. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits in a supportive work environment.
Landscape Designer/Sales Project Foreman
For complete details and to apply, please visit: DAsignSource.com/careers
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WE ARE HIRING!
CLIENT MEDICAL SERVICES ASSISTANT, CNA (FT)
Assisting our clients with dental, medical and transportation appts. Act as liaison between clients, families and support staff. Requires some on-call responsibility. Min. requirement - Florida certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant.*
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 years of mgmt and admin experience req, and direct or comparable experience w/same or similar population preferred. Computer skills: moderate to advanced.*
DIRECT CARE STAFF – NIGHTS/WEEKENDS - GROUP HOMES 24/7 (FT)
These positions are available at our Windsor and Von Phister Group Homes. Providing direct-care services and support to our clients in their home. Must be willing to work flexible shifts including overnights. This position requires a minimum of high school completion or GED and 1 year of experience with care giving or 30 hours of college coursework.*
*ALSO REQUIRED FOR ALL POSITIONS: Fluent in English language, speaking and writing, proficiency is a must. Level 2 background screening and valid Florida driver’s license. EOE
Apply at the MARC office, 1401 Seminary St., Key West. Or online at www.marchouse.org. For more information, please contact hr@marchouse.org Phone: 305-294-9526 *32
e Turtle Hospital in Marathon wants you to join their team!
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM GUIDES/GIFT SHOP SALES
Full and part-time. Public speaking and & retail sales experience helpful.
$19/hour to start.
Send resume to: turtlehospital@turtlehospital.org
NOW HIRING
HVAC TECH WANTED
Upper Keys position, reporting in Tavernier. Full time job with benefits, vacation time, and holidays.
Apply at keysschools.com or call 305-293-1400 ext. 53398
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.
or email info@floridakeysaquariumencounters.com
Keys Energy Services, in Key West, Florida, is accepting applications for the following position in its Engineering Department: DUI
FRONT DESK CLERK & EVALUATOR/INSTRUCTOR
The Advocate Program DUI school is hiring for part time positions. Front desk: 3 days a week, high school diploma required.
DUI instructors and evaluators: 2 days a week, Bachelors or Masters degree in substance abuse eld required. Of ce located in Marathon. Contact Marcia at 305-704-0117.
SEE DOLPHINS PLAY EVERYDAY!
DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER is a fun, environmentally friendly non-profit 501(c)(3) Corporation specializing in education, research, and rescue of marine mammals.
We have the following openings available. Scan the QR code to visit the careers page on our website.
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
APPRENTICE
(Full-Time, Permanent)
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
(Full-Time, Part-Time, Permanent)
DRC seeks to provide for the well-being of its employees by offering a competitive total package. DRC currently offers a 401k retirement plan, medical benefits, HSA account, paid holidays, vacation, sick and an employee assistance program. DRC also provides life and disability insurance at no cost to the employee.
COME JOIN THE FAMILY!
Email your resume and a DRC application to drc-hr@dolphins.org. EOE
- Registered Nurse, Multispecialty Care, $25k Bonus
- Social Work Case Manager, Case Management, $10k 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.
