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WWW.KEYSINFONET.COM WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2014 VOLUME 61, NO. 53 G 25 CENTS KEY LARGO Crosswalk cited for pileup By LARRY KAHN Friday morning with a four car- DOT: Key Largo homeowners group It turns out the Key Largo bound lanes of U.S. 1 [email protected] crash at mile marker 100 that crosswalk was requested by between mile marker 99 and the Florida Highway Patrol requested the new pedestrian path the Island of Key Largo mile marker 100.” When a crosswalk was says was caused by a driver not Federation of Homeowner It was signed by Ron installed across four lanes of seeing other vehicles stopped an e-mail to Ramon Sierra, ed by the Big Pine Academy Associations, a group com- Miller, then president of the U.S. 1 in Key Largo in April, at the crosswalk. One person an assistant traffic engineer charter school. prising thousands of resi- federation and now a county critics — including Monroe sustained minor injuries. with the state Department of “No disrespect to you or dents who live in Key Largo planning commissioner. County Sheriff Rick Ramsay “It’s not a matter if, but Transportation in Miami, anyone else who made the subdivisions. Miller could not be reached — said it would be only a when, someone is going to be again stating his opposition decision to do this, but you On April 19, 2010, the for comment Tuesday. matter of time before it caus- injured or killed there,” to the crosswalk — and con- do not live here and do not federation wrote to DOT that The federation also asked es auto crashes. Ramsay said Tuesday cern about plans for another know what is best for the it wants “safe pedestrian That prediction came true On June 4, Ramsay sent one on Big Pine Key request- community,” Ramsay wrote. crossing of north- and south- See Crosswalk, 2A FUN AT THE BALLPARK CRIME FRONT Feds: Keys man illegally took sharks while aboard his 17-foot Bonnetheads were Mako. Three days later, he headed to Atlanta, harvested three more from Lower Keys waters, they say. conspiracy charged According to the indictment, around Sept. 27 that Keynoter Staff year, “a co-conspirator known to the United States In a continuing crack- Attorney’s Office” picked up down on the illicit trade of four bonnetheads from marine life in the Keys, a Jamison’s house and deliv- Little Torch Key man was ered the sharks to a commer- charged Friday with felony cial marine life facility on conspiracy for allegedly tak- Big Pine Key. ing bonnethead sharks from The indictment says that the Florida Keys National on Nov. 2, 2012, Jamison Marine Sanctuary without a was paid $440.50 for two federal license. bonnetheads. A week later, If convicted of the federal the “co-conspirator” negoti- charge accusing him of vio- ated with Jamison for the lating the Lacy Act, which sale of four more to be sent bans trafficking in wildlife, to an Atlanta “customer.” Charles Jamison, 74, faces up Then on Nov. 19 that year, Keynoter photo by KEVIN WADLOW to five years in prison, a fine Jamison was paid by the up to $250,000 and forfeiture “co-conspirator” $1,344 for Teammates with the Upper Keys all-star squad in the Little League Age 9-10 District 8 Tournament enjoy themselves of his boat and related gear. three bonnetheads. during a brief rain delay Monday at the Key Largo Community Park. The Keys club (2-1) plays a district semifinal Bonnetheads grow 3 to 5 The names of the co-con- Thursday in Miami Springs. Story, 1B feet long and are generally spirator and the Big Pine considered timid. Some trop- marine-life center aren’t ical-fish collectors want bon- contained in the indictment, INDEPENDENCE DAY netheads, part of the ham- signed by Assistant U.S. merhead family, for use in Attorney Thomas Watts- their aquariums. The U.S. Fitzgerald, who’s prosecut- Attorney’s Office in Miami ed Keys marine-life cases Heavy crowds expected for the 4th says juvenile bonnetheads in the past. have a market value of $350. Jamison pleaded not Rooms filling say rooms are booked up and but the Fourth of July is gen- one an extra day,” he said. The feds say on or around guilty June 27. down the Keys in anticipation erally a good weekend and Cope said the chamber Sept. 22, 2012, Jamison har- of the always-busy holiday, with the holiday being on a would have a better idea after up throughout vested two bonnetheads See Sharks, 2A which this year makes for a Friday, that’ll make it a nice today about how many rooms Florida Keys three-day weekend. long weekend,” she said. are left in the Upper Keys. Jodi Weinhofer, president Key Largo Chamber of “We have a staff member By RYAN McCARTHY of the Lodging Association Commerce Executive that calls all hotels on PLANS BEING WRITTEN [email protected] of the Florida Keys and Key Director Craig Cope agreed Wednesday and many start West, said bookings have with the importance of the faxing in their information. It’s There’s no better place to been “ahead of pace” for holiday falling on a Friday. one of the most common ques- enjoy a bit of sun, fun and July and August and that the “I would assume the tions. About half of the people Fourth of July fireworks Fourth weekend would like- Keys would be sold out. that visit our center don’t have than the Florida Keys. ly be no different. First of all, it’s the Fourth of reservations,” he said. That’s no secret, as “We base everything on July and it happens to fall on tourism officials and hoteliers the reports after the weekend, a Friday, which gives every- See Holiday, 2A COUNTY COMMISSION County budget: ‘Costs keep going up’ takeoff Monday. The rollback number in taxes.” Commission gets “That’s a big jump,” should be “no more than 3 The 5.27 percent increase first look at County Commissioner percent,” County Mayor used for discussion at George Neugent said of the Sylvia Murphy said to gen- Monday’s meeting in preliminary costs suggested 5.27 percent eral agreement on the board. Marathon would generate an increase over the rollback Rollback is the rate neces- estimated $80.6 million in By KEVIN WADLOW rate in the unincorporated sary to raise the same num- property-tax revenue. That Keynoter photo by RYAN McCARTHY Senior Staff Writer county’s property tax rate. ber of tax dollars as in the would be $3.5 million more This 2.2-mile span of the historic Old Seven Mile Bridge [email protected] Without taking specific current fiscal year. than the current year, but action to cut the draft 2014- “Costs keep going up,” below the $85.3 million pro- leading to Pigeon Key off Marathon is slated for state A draft Monroe County 15 budget of $441 million, Gastesi said. “We’re trying duced in 2009 and 2010. Department of Transportation repair in early 2016. DOT, budget based on a more than commissioners urged County to keep the budget low but The rest of the budget Monroe County and the city of Marathon collaborated last 5 percent hike in property Administrator Roman Gastesi at some point we’re going year on a $77.5 million spending plan to refurbish the taxes was grounded before to try again. to have to raise a little more See Budget, 2A iconic bridge. Story, 3A

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NEWS BRIEFS IN THE COURTS COUNTY COMMISSION Boca man busted in lobster case Prison for tax fraud Heavilin: A Boca Raton man plead- By RYAN McCARTHY ly obtained U.S. Treasury The scheme apparently ed not guilty in federal court [email protected] income tax refund checks.” worked by Pantoja filing ‘We are human’ in Key West Friday to tak- Pantoja provided the fraudulent tax returns using Keynoter Staff being ing, possessing, transporting A Naples man was sen- agents with three checks the identities of people who revised to and selling Florida Keys tenced to 34 months in fed- totaling $27,263 and died in the previous tax Accounting issues that reflect the spiny lobster in violation of eral prison Tuesday for fil- received $20,500 in return year. Pantoja told the FBI raised red flags throughout months in federal law. ing false tax returns using during a Nov. 26 follow-up he “obtained the deceased Monroe County government which they Eric Burman, 60, faces a dead people’s personal meeting in Davie. Pantoja individuals’ identities from weeks ago are getting fixed, occurred, possible sentence of up to information in a case rooted produced six more checks the Internet.” Clerk of the Court Amy she said. five years in prison, super- in Key West. for the agents on that date The U.S. Department of Heavilin said Monday. “Payroll vised release of up to three U.S. District Judge Jose totaling $35,547. Justice says Pantoja previ- “I know there were a lot of has been a years and a fine of up to Martinez imposed the sen- According to an FBI ously pleaded guilty to one e-mails and a lot of misinfor- HEAVILIN big topic,” $250,000. tence on Victor Martinez affidavit related to the count of theft of government mation,” Heavilin told Heavilin said. “There are According to the U.S. Pantoja, 23. investigation, Pantoja pro- money and one county of Monroe County commission- mistakes that do occur. We Attorney’s Office, Burman According to court doc- vided agents with a “coun- aggravated identify theft. ers at a budget meeting are human also. At times we was president and the sole uments, last Nov. 21, terfeited Florida driver’s Pantoja’s Miami-area Monday. make mistakes and that was director of a Florida corpora- Pantoja met with two license and Social Security lawyer, Marc Seitles, in “There are issues we are one of them.” tion with its principal place undercover FBI agents at card for each corresponding December accused the FBI going to work on,” Heavilin Heavilin said the clerk’s of business in Pompano the Courtyard by Marriott Treasury check.” He of “manufacturing crime” said, particularly “timeliness.” office was able to complete its Beach. Burman, through the in Key West and “negotiat- claimed to “have access to to get Pantoja. The clerk acknowledged state-required Comprehensive business, “was engaged in ed a deal to cash fraudulent- hundreds” of the checks. that some accounts overseen Annual Financial Report by the wholesale commercial by her office were behind on the June 30 deadline. seafood industry, including CRIME FRONT updates. Some of that was “Although understaffed the export of live Florida because of information pro- this year, our staff that was spiny lobster to the seafood vided late by county depart- able to work on it did a phe- market in China.” Cops: Meth lab kept rolling ments or outside contractors, nomenal job,” she said. The feds say that in she said. The elected clerk of the August and September Keynoter Staff selling later iden- Some budget updates court legally serves as con- 2010, Burman and “others” meth in tified as posted in a lump sum are troller for Monroe County. purchased spiny lobster Two Key West men are the Stock Risperi- from harvesters in Monroe in the Monroe County jail, Island area done, an County without creating and charged early Saturday with in an old antipsy- providing to the harvesters operating a meth lab out of van. chotic Raises wanted, and the Florida Fish and a van on Stock Island. Deputy drug. Wildlife Conservation The van’s owner, 47- Sean Sgt. Commission trip tickets year-old John Day, whom Moran and Evan not guaranteed DAY GUNTER reflecting the transaction. jail records say is a sailboat Reserve Calhoun rigger, and Scott Gunter, 24, Deputy Jon Doughtry were then arrived and asked Day From Budget, 1A “The clerk has done an Thereafter, a co-conspira- amazing job over the last tor of Burman “caused the listed as a laborer, are in the area of the Tom if he could search van; he charged with production and Thumb convenience store said yes, Herrin said. Found comes from things such as couple of days.” lobster to be transported to grants, fees and state rev- The proposed budget lists the corporate business prem- manufacture of metham- on Stock Island at 1:20 a.m. inside were various chemi- phetamine, possession of when they spotted an old cals and bottles of liquid enue sharing. $121.4 million for general ises in Pompano Beach for Gastesi had planned to operations in departments packing and shipping in for- methamphetamine with van with its back doors commonly used to manufac- intent to sell and possession open and two men standing ture methamphetamine, she increase county employees’ overseen by the County eign commerce.” salaries by 3.5 percent in a Commission, and $128.2 mil- The lobster would ulti- of drug paraphernalia. behind it. As they pulled up, said. Detectives from the Gunter is also charged with one of the men threw some- Special Investigations Unit mix of merit raises and cost- lion for capital improvements. mately be transported from of-living hikes but eliminat- The Monroe County the business in Pompano possession of marijuana. thing into a dumpster, responded and confirmed The Monroe County Deputy Becky Herrin said. the men had been operating ed those in the budget pre- Sheriff’s Office ($53.35 mil- Beach to a commercial air- sented Monday. lion) and the Tourist freight carrier at Miami Sheriff’s Office says its She said it turned out to a rolling meth lab. Special Investigations Unit be a pill bottle with some- Day is being held in lieu “We took it out, for now. Development Council International Airport for The budget was too high,” he ($43.89 million) are other export from the United received information the one else’s name on it; it had of $112,000 bond, Gunter pair might be making and 64 pills inside that were on $113,000 bond. said. “But we would like to large departments. States to Hong Kong, China. put it back in.” The county’s infrastruc- Numbers could change ture sales tax, which is shared COUNTY COMMISSION significantly after official by Florida Keys cities, is KEYS WEATHER property values are released expected to hit a record $29.4 this week. The budget was million this year. PREDICTED TEMPERATURES Murphy: ‘You blew it’ prepared using “conserva- County commissioners tive” revenue estimates that will look over a revised DAY HIGH LOW By KEVIN WADLOW local court and legal staff. Office did not vote on the will become more tangible in budget plan July 16 before WED. 91 82 Senior Staff Writer “Of all the people ranking process. Lacasa coming months, Gastesi said. setting the maximum tax rate THURS. 93 82 [email protected] involved in this whole called that “a fatal flaw.” On June 11, Gastesi cau- for the coming year during mess, Court Options was Assistant County tioned commissioners that July 24 and 25 meetings in FRI. 93 82 A last-ditch effort by the one at fault,” County Attorney Pedro Mercado SAT. 93 82 current budgets were uncer- Key West. Court Options Inc. to keep Mayor Sylvia Murphy told said there might have been tain because of overdue After the county deter- the contract for handling Court Options executives. an “irregularity” in the Forecast: Expect partly updates in financial records mines its highest possible Monroe County’s misde- “Any contract has an end- process but not one that kept by the Monroe County property tax rate under the cloudy skies with a chance meanor probation and ing date. Somebody in your requires the selection to be of thunderstorms. Clerk of the Court Office. state Truth in Millage Act, the diversion programs proved company blew it.” summarily dismissed. “Some numbers are a lit- budget and tax rate can be futile Monday. Court Options Chief Court Options, which For the extended forecast visit tle stale but are getting bet- lowered before final adoption Monroe County com- Operating Officer Eddy drew plaudits from the ter,” Gastesi said Monday. of tax rates on Sept. 11. KeysInfoNet.com/weather. missioners refused to Lacasa said his firm’s county’s legal system for reopen the bidding process review of the county’s its local work since 2007, BEACH ADVISORIES so Court Options could request-for-proposals said it expected county seek a new contract after process “identified a num- staff to alert them when the Shark case The Monroe County missing the deadline to sub- ber of issues, things that new bidding process Health Department tests mit a proposal. were not followed. I could opened. The firm’s execu- Keys beaches every two Commissioners formally speak for an hour on the tives did not see local legal just the latest awarded the new contract to deficiencies that occurred.” ads on the contract or an e- weeks for the presence of what the feds called Professional Probation Primary among them, he mail sent by a county con- From Sharks, 1A enteric bacteria. There cur- Operation Rock Bottom. Services, the top choice of a said, was that a representative tracting company. rently are no health advi- Joseph Franko, 35, admitted selection committee of from the County Attorney’s The crackdown on ille- sories against swimming. gally trading in Keys marine taking nurse sharks from the life became apparent in Keys and juvenile alligators 2011, when federal authori- from the Big Cypress ties raided the former Key National Preserve. CONTACT US Marine on Grassy Key. 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(305) 743-9586 DOT says the Island of Key Largo Federation of Homeowner Associations requested From Holiday, 1A cent to 30 percent chance of the crosswalk more than four years ago. E-mail any rain or thunderstorms. [email protected] Key Largo is the site of “The bulk of the time it Fourth of July parade that will be dry and lows in the Missing your paper? DOT: Crosswalk wasn’t secret begins at 10 a.m. and runs upper 70s or lower 80s,” We no longer offer same-day from mile marker 98 to 100. he said. redelivery for missing or wet From Crosswalk, 1A “You have tourists who 55, of Key Largo. The chamber will host a free As always, a busy Keys papers. Customers can stay on one side of the road Bloy received minor family-oriented picnic with holiday weekend in will request a credit or next-day for a crosswalk at Trade- and utilize the businesses injuries and was taken to a water slide, dunk tank, mean a significant increase redelivery by calling winds Plaza at mile marker on the other side.” Mariners Hospital. Ekblom food, ice cream and more at in law enforcement presence 743-5551. After hours, call 101.4. “It didn’t happen in In Friday’s crash, troop- was given a ticket for care- the former Rowell’s Marina. on the road and water. toll-free (800) 843-4372. a vacuum,” Sierra said of ers say Gregory Ekblom, less driving. In Key West, Banana Bay “We’re going to have the new crosswalk. 54, of Tavernier, was driv- DOT installed the cross- Resort and Marina and sister extra officers out doing FLORIDA KEYS KEYNOTER (ISSN While acknowledging ing a 2005 Chevrolet 2500 walk, where there is no hotel Key West Bayside Inn patrols and DUI enforce- 8756-6427, USPS# 0201-620) is the widespread criticism of pickup northbound and the intersection, less than a and Suites are largely ment. We hope people will published semi-weekly by Florida the Key Largo crosswalk, light at the crosswalk was mile from an existing one at booked, according to General use due care and discretion,” Keys Keynoter, P.O. Box 500158, Sierra said he’s received flashing yellow to allow a traffic light. Marathon, Florida 33050-0158. Manager Amir Makram. Sheriff Rick Ramsay said. Subscription rates are $54.23 in letters thanking the agency two pedestrians to walk Sierra said the new “We’ve got three rooms Florida Fish and Wildlife the Keys. Your Keynoter home for installing it. through the crosswalk. crosswalk is needed at Banana Bay on Thursday, Conservation Commission delivery subscription includes “We can’t lose sight of Three other autos were because “it may only be 600 but they’ll be gone real spokesman Bobby Dube the Sunday edition of The the fact that there is pedes- stopped at the crosswalk. feet from the light, but when said the agency cancelled Miami Herald. Keynoter mail quick,” Makram said of the subscriptions: $64.84 in Florida trian traffic and there are Ekblom “looked away it’s 90 degrees outside and 47-room resort on North “all of our officers’ days and $60.32 out-of-state. Please businesses there,” he said. as he was approaching” and people have to walk down, Roosevelt Boulevard. off” surrounding the Fourth call for all other rates, including struck the rear of a 2010 you have to take that into “We sold out last year, of July. overseas mail. Periodicals Postage Nissan 370Z driven by consideration.” too,” he added. “Everyone “We’re on a minimum Paid at Marathon, Florida and HEADSTONES James Pearson, 68, of The agency spent additional mailing offices. wants to come down to of 10-hour shifts on CRYPT FRONTS G CUSTOM DESIGNS Tavernier. Pearson’s car $20,000 to install it. The Key West.” Friday, Saturday and POSTMASTER: Address changes MAUSOLEUM CONSTRUCTION then was pushed into the crosswalk has flashing yel- On the weather front, Sunday,” he said. to FLORIDA KEYS KEYNOTER, rear of a 2004 Mustang low lights that activate That means FWC patrol PO BOX 500158, MARATHON, FL 305-294-2528 National Weather Service 33050-0158. driven by Susanne Bloy, when a pedestrian pushes a Senior Forecaster Alan boats will be on the lookout ATLAS MEMORIALS 60, of Key Largo. She, in button. Traffic is supposed Albanese says temperatures for drunk and reckless turn, was pushed into the to stop until the pedestrian MM 10 Big Coppitt Key should reach highs of boaters. “We’ll be in the high- rear of a 2009 BMW 328i has made it safely to the profile areas or high-boating- KeysInfoNet.com 8 am to 5 pm G Appts. Avail. around 90 Friday, Saturday driven by Joaquin Miranda, other side. and Sunday, with a 10 per- activity areas,” Dube said. Keynoter KeysInfoNet.com Wednesday, July 2, 2014 3A

MIDDLE KEYS STOCK ISLAND Bridge rehab could start in 2016 County gives continue with the routine support for the plan. Monroe County†would developer road Old Seven work inspections and mainte- The bridge has been pitch in $14.24 million and would last a nance to guarantee the safe- closed to auto traffic and fish- Marathon $5.34 million. Caveat: Public disrupt existing public ty of pedestrians.” ing for years because the state The money would finance access to water. year and a half Bello said DOT has an Department of Trans portation everything from a couple of access required Assistant County agreement in place with repaintings to repairing the Attorney Pedro Mendoza By RYAN McCARTHY Monroe County, which in deck to building a new ramp in the daytime said County Attorney Bob Shillinger concluded the [email protected] turn has a separate agree- to Pigeon Key By KEVIN WADLOW ment with the city of “FDOT does not antici- county is within its rights The old bridge Senior Staff Writer to determine the harbor An agreement struck last Marathon for the project. pate changing the bridge shoreline there does not year between Monroe Working together isn’t has been closed aesthetically; we will just be [email protected] lead to open water, since County, the city of Marathon always easy among Keys repairing and restoring the to auto traffic and In exchange for getting a the area “has been dredged and the state Department of entities, so the deal to get the bridge,” Bello said of section of Peninsular from its natural state to Transportation to save a por- iconic bridge repaired was fishing for years expected design. Avenue on Stock Island, form a basin that is shel- tion of the historic Old Seven considered a huge victory. It Bello said it’s unclear because the state Oceanside Marina develop- tered from the Atlantic Mile Bridge could start bear- appeared to materialize whether fishing would again ers vowed to keep a water- Ocean by the [Oceanside ing fruit in early 2016. quickly, though officials Department of be allowed from the bridge, front area open to the public Marina] property.” DOT spokeswoman were working behind the but that it would be clear to Transportation during the day. The growth of protected Sandra Bello said the agency scenes for some time. handle mild vehicular traffic. That was a deal made mangroves at the road end is “currently in the design The Monroe Country has deemed “The purpose of this proj- Wednesday by Monroe shows no public access to phase” to refurbish the 2.2- Commission gave final ect is to restore safe access it unsafe. County commissioners who water has existed there “in mile section of the span approval to the $77.5 million to Pigeon Key. The structur- agreed, 3-1, to abandon a quite some time,” the opin- leading to Pigeon Key off- spending plan to repair the al capacity of the bridge will section of Peninsular ion says. shore of Marathon. bridge before a packed be restored to support pedes- Avenue between the Kolhage scoffed, “If this “The anticipated estimat- Marathon Government has deemed it unsafe. trian load, typical emer- Oceanside Marina and the is not open water, then we ed construction dates are Center meeting room in As proposed, DOT would gency and service vehicles, county’s soon-to-be-sold do not have such a thing in March 2016 to September December. The following pay $57.2 million toward the and a small passenger shut- Hickory House land. this county.” 2017,” Bello said. “In addi- evening, the Marathon City cost over 30 years and retain tle vehicle,” she said. “The net effect will be Commissioner Heather tion, the department will Council voiced unanimous ownership of the bridge. that the waterfront along the Carruthers said an “iron- entire Hickory House prop- clad” agreement with KEY WEST erty and this road will have Oceanside must ensure the waterfront access open to public’s right to view the the public, which does not water from the planned exist today,” said Pritam boardwalk at no cost. As expected, Vitas out as city manager Singh, speaking for the Singh said he strives to despite the The commission heeded Tuesday’s regular commis- Oceanside Investors group. maintain public access to Scholl returns, former City Attorney Shawn sion meeting to consider an Oceanside Investors has his projects, and is “happy Fernandez deal manager not Smith’s advice on Monday, interim contract for former a pending agreement with to add” an access provision attending taking no action on the pro- Manager Jim Scholl, who the county to buy the one- that binds future owners. is deemed void Monday’s posed contract. Smith told retired in July 2012. acre Hickory House site for The marina will be allowed special the commission it is void. According to the pro- $2 million in order to build a to limit access to the area By RYAN McCARTHY meeting. He Fernandez drew plenty of posed contract, Scholl restaurant and other water- after dark. [email protected] said it’s criticism himself Monday. would be paid $180,000 front facilities. R.L. Blazevic, a Key “important Several commissioners per year. Commissioner Danny West resident for 55 years, As expected, the Key VITAS to cut out praised his 28 years of serv- At the commission’s June Kolhage cast the lone vote said in public comment West City Commission on the disease so the patient can ice to the city while others 17 meeting, Vitas drew heat- against abandoning the sec- that the county should use Monday voted unanimously recover.” intimated it would be best if ed criticism from several tion of Peninsular Avenue, the Hickory House proper- to terminate former Manager “I believe we do have just he retires today as planned. commissioners about the about 200 feet long. ty for “a fishing and swim- Bob Vitas without cause cause to terminate him. Commissioner Billy Fernandez offer. He was “Let’s describe it the way ming dock.” after two years on the job. However, having talked to Wardlow placed blame on scrutinized for executing the it is,” Kolhage said. “The “Generations of children The commission voted staff, we need to put this sad Fernandez for what he calls contract without consulting reason we’re here is the sale will lose access” to Keys unanimously — though chapter behind us and move poor morale among city the city’s legal department. of Hickory House, and waters if it goes to private some were hesitant — to pay forward. We’re cutting our staffers. “From what I’ve Smith says city policy [Oceanside Investors] wants ownership, Blazevic said. him roughly $97,826 in sev- losses and moving forward heard, they’re basically requires such legal review. that road, as well.” In voting against the road erance, plus accrued sick here,” he said. scared of David,” he said. Monday’s meeting was The abandoned road sec- abandonment, Kolhage said and annual leave. The just cause to which “I have rarely had a staff originally called to hold a tion will be split between the county is giving away “a The buyout includes 18 Yaniz referred was Vitas’ member give me a positive vote of confidence or no the only two affected prop- large piece of public proper- weeks of pay at $64,177, decision to offer retiring comment about Mr. confidence for Vitas, but erty owners: The Oceanside ty to development, and I $1,250 for a car allowance Assistant Manager David Fernandez,” Yaniz added. seeing the writing on the Marina and the county, have a problem with that.... and $4,465 cash in lieu of Fernandez a five-year con- Also on Monday, the wall, he signed the separa- which will soon transfer its I do not see a benefit to the continued health insurance tract, beginning today, as the commission named Smith tion agreement late last half to Oceanside Investors. general public.” coverage. Vitas also earned city’s utilities director. The acting city manager for a week. To close the road under Commissioner George $27,935 in paid sick and proposed deal would have term that was likely to end Vitas was hired on June county law, commissioners Neugent said “there is pub- leave time. paid Fernandez $113,000, within 24 hours. Mayor 19, 2012, and earned determined the public right lic good” to improving the Commissioner Tony nearly double what former Craig Cates called for a spe- $185,400 per year; his con- of way does not end on “essentially abandoned” Yaniz was unforgiving director Jay Gewin earned. cial meeting prior to tract ran until June 2015. open water and does not Hickory House property. 4A Wednesday, July 2, 2014 Florida Keys Keynoter Opinion & Editorial

EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Don’t delay sewer system Reef Relief continues our work of Women lose with using the best available science to edu- cate the public and policymakers to achieve conservation, protection and justices’ ruling restoration of coral reef ecosystems. In allowing some employers to ignore the law that The most critical issue facing all of requires insurance coverage for contraception, the us today is water quality. We fight to Supreme Court on Monday endowed corporations with combat pollution in our oceans and new rights and, at the same time, discounted the impor- negative effects of climate change, but tance of healthcare in the lives of individual Americans. without clean water, all of our work with regard to restoration and conser- The court’s narrow 5-4 decision lets certain “closely vation are only delaying the loss of our held” corporations like Hobby Lobby off the hook regard- coral reef ecosystems. ing a hotly contested provision of the Affordable Care Act. This is why Reef Relief, along with Companies like family businesses, in which there is no many other local, state, federal and pri- essential difference between the business and its owners, vate entities, have worked so hard don’t have to provide female workers with comprehensive toward creating a Keyswide sewer sys- insurance coverage for contraception, the court said. tem. We should all be proud of the The harmful impact of this ruling will fall primarily work we have accomplished in this on women, who have often been shortchanged on insur- matter. Reef Relief would like to thank ance coverage in a variety of ways. everyone involved in the implementa- First, it will deny them equal access to health-care tion of the Keyswide sewer system. It is imperative that our inefficient septic Say no to shallow wells sales tax for exactly this kind of expen- coverage. How many, no one can say for certain, but tanks are no longer allowed to leach Last Stand is strongly opposed to diture and now is the time to do it, before surely the number will grow as other businesses seek to human waste into our nearshore waters. disposal of treated sewage into shallow the plant even begins to treat sewage. benefit from the ruling. One of the supporting briefs for We would also like to thank all wells at the as yet unfinished Cudjoe The deep-well technology is required, denying any exclusion for contraceptives argued that homeowners for cooperating with this Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. and if the Cudjoe plant is allowed to go many women cannot afford the most effective means of process, as we are well aware of the In letters to the state Department of into operation sometime in early 2015 birth control and that the law as written reduces unin- financial burden. Environmental Protection, the Florida using only shallow wells, the cost for a tended pregnancies and abortions. So here we are, almost to the finish line Keys Aqueduct Authority and each deep well would be even greater when Second, it opens the door for challenges by other of what once seemed a daunting task. Monroe County commissioner, the the estimated 10,000 residential units are With this said, we would like to state our Keyswide environmental group cited finally hooked up and the million-gallon- employers seeking either the same exclusion on reli- a-day threshold is surpassed. gious grounds, or those seeking to broaden the grounds position regarding the issue of shallow state regulations, insufficient treatment injection wells at the advanced wastewater We strongly support the Dig Deep for exclusion. And, of course, it will make health-care and danger to sea life as reasons why treatment facility on Cudjoe Key and all the plant should be required to pump its Cudjoe coalition, formed specifically coverage more expensive for women who will now construction and development within the waste 2,500-3,000 feet below the sur- to ensure that Lower Keys wastewater have to buy contraception coverage on their own. Florida Keys Barrier Reef Ecosystem. face into the Boulder Zone. will go deep and not into our nearshore The majority decision written by Justice Samuel Reef Relief supports the timely com- Florida Administrative Code sets waters. If enough of us contact our Alito was, as dissenting Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg pletion and activation of the facility tough maximum standards for nitrogen county commissioners and the FKAA, argued, breathtaking in scope. Alito cited the Religious planned for Cudjoe Key. Every delay in and phosphorus that will not be met by we can all work together to accomplish Freedom Restoration Act of 1993, which sets a high bar the completion and activation of the the Cudjoe plant. This is a very strict, the right thing for the environment. for having the government interfere with a person’s facility is counterproductive to the goal special rule for Florida outstanding Deep-well injection systems are exercise of religion. we have all worked so tirelessly to waters like the Florida Keys, and already in place in Key West and Key accomplish. It is extremely important FKAA’s published numbers are far Largo, while smaller shallow-injection But this is the first time the court has recognized a com- well plants operate on Stock Island, pany raising a legal claim in this area, thus giving corpo- that we cross the finish line of providing above the limits the law imposes. sewer service to all the Florida Keys. Last Stand will help any way we can Marathon and at some businesses and rations expanded rights to claim religious exemptions. Mill McCleary to encourage county commissioners to private residences. As Ginsburg pointed out, some will argue that the ruling For the board find the $6 million to $8 million needed Naja Girard, president allows corporations to opt out of any law that they deem Reef Relief for the deep well. Taxpayers voted to Last Stand incompatible with their sincerely held religious beliefs. Key West pay an extra one-cent infrastructure Key West To boot, Alito’s suggested remedy may not be much help. He pointed to an arrangement under which certain nonprofit religious organizations — churches and reli- Limit growth more This incident was witnessed June 20 Based on specific and detailed evi- gious orders, for example — are allowed to claim The Islamorada Village Council is around 9 a.m. in the northbound lanes dence, the integrity and credibility of exemptions from contraceptive coverage. The insurance presiding over the greatest betrayal of of U.S. 1 adjacent to the Pink Plaza in both investigations appear to be seri- company then becomes responsible for paying claims the values of this small fishing commu- Key Largo. ously flawed and compromised. for this type of coverage. nity since its inception in 1997. I encourage the sheriff to keep up It’s apparent from the start that the We formed for one main reason: his efforts in his cleanup campaign. FDLE investigation violated the agency’s The problem with the solution is that it is being chal- Harold Pinder own protocols and policies regarding lenged in court by many of those same churches and To stop big business from buying up the land, forcing the small business Key Largo how to conduct a bona fide investigation. organizations. Lawyers for a group of nuns argued that owners out, and making this special Presenting the findings of these unto- the women objected because “they cannot deputize a area just another business opportunity Make probe transparent ward investigations as fact to a grand third party to sin on their behalf.” The court’s latest rul- for the chains. The following are excerpts from jury constitutes a fraud. The state attor- ing puts it on a slippery slope to agree to such claims. The most shocking and disappoint- Florida Statute 406: ney is required to present all of the evi- When the Civil Rights Act was enacted in 1964, it ing action they have taken has been the “The medical examiner shall con- dence. The state attorney is required to was challenged by companies and individuals seeking refusal to let us vote on new measures to duct, for the purpose of determining the dutiful make certain that the findings exceptions for a variety of reasons. The Supreme Court control growth. They don’t even want to cause of death, examinations and inves- presented to the grand jury are extracted justices of that era consistently held that the right to rent give us the chance to vote. Remember tigations. In addition, the medical exam- from a valid, impartial, and complete a hotel room or be served a meal in a restaurant should that when they ask for your vote. iner shall adhere to all requests made by examination of all the facts. So far this Stop the growth. Fix up what is the state attorney, in the furtherance of has not been done. The state attorney is not be restricted in any way. determining the cause of death. aware that it has not been accomplished. This court has now allowed a big exception to the here. Limit the size of new construction! Quit permitting large projects by “Furthermore, the medical examiner There are several credible eyewit- right of equal access to health care, diminishing the combining properties. Wake up. shall obtain evidence necessary for nesses, along with possible crucial tes- importance of that right and the vital role it plays in the Darel Pruett forensic examinations.” timony and other evidence, that may lives and well-being of individuals and families. Islamorada It appears that the Monroe County have been left out of the FDLE investi- Medical Examiner’s Office may not gation. This evidence wasn’t available — Miami Herald Keep cleanups going have adhered to the law. An inspector to the medical examiner during the I applaud Monroe County Sheriff general’s investigation may find the Eimers autopsy. Rick Ramsay’s efforts to clean up the medical examiner’s office to be disor- As in most of these cases, the real Keys, especially his personal involve- ganized, inefficient and hampered by crimes often occur when a police ment in this volunteer effort. mismanagement. department attempts to cover up the Richard Tamborrino ...... Publisher I was appalled recently to witness a Given the nature of serious allega- event being examined. There’s plenty Larry Kahn ...... Editor recycling truck spewing paper and tions surrounding Charles Eimers’ death of hard evidence indicating that there Kathie Bryan ...... Financial Director cardboard litter all over U.S. 1 while in Key West after he was subdued by may have been crimes committed when police and its possible law-enforcement attempting to obfuscate the truth. Todd Swift ...... Production Manager carrying its load up to the landfill. It is bad enough to witness tourists and res- cover-up, many are disappointed that I proffer an urgent appeal to our Carter Townshend ...... Circulation Manager idents willfully discarding trash, but to our state attorney hasn’t assumed a lead- state attorney to immediately initiate an see a vehicle designated to profession- ership role so that her constituents might independent investigation into Eimers PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY be presented with an authentic Florida death and its possible cover-up. Contents copyright 2014 Keynoter Publishing Co. ally handle trash collection so flagrant- ly spoil our community character has Department of Law Enforcement inves- John Donnelly raised my ire. tigation and autopsy report. Key Largo

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Box 500158, Marathon, FL 33050 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 743-6397 STATE LEGISLATURE New laws running the spectrum take effect ing coverage or increasing to public schools, state col- G SB 864 requires school G HB 851 allows students Division of Emergency Hundreds passed, rates based on a customer’s leges and universities, envi- districts to set up a process who attend secondary school Management to develop a just one vetoed gun ownership, and the ronmental projects and child through which parents can in Florida for at least three shelter program for people state’s unpaid poet laureate welfare while leaving room contest the selection of cer- years prior to graduation to with Alzheimer’s and other by the governor position will no longer be a for about $500 million in tax tain textbooks and classroom qualify for in-state tuition, memory-related diseases. lifetime appointment. and fee cuts that are already materials. regardless of their immigra- G SB 424 prohibits insur- By JIM TURNER A measure (SB 156) to being used as a centerpiece G SB 1642, related to the tion status. The law also rolls ance companies from deny- News Service of Florida reduce the cost of motor for Scott’s re-election cam- new tests from American back the ability of state uni- ing coverage or increase rates vehicle registration fees goes paign. Institutes for Research being versities to increase tuition based on customers owning On Tuesday, the state’s into effect Sept. 1, while G HB 7015, called the instituted in the 2014-15 without the approval of the guns or ammunition. record-setting, $77 billion another 34 bills — including Florida GI Bill, provides uni- school year. That plan, mod- Legislature. G HB 523 allows tax col- election-year budget went one (HB 59) that creates new versity tuition waivers for eled on a blueprint developed G HB 313 establishes a lectors’ offices to handle con- into effect, along with 157 penalties for those who harm veterans, pays for military by Education Commissioner pilot program that would lead cealed-weapon license appli- other bills approved by the an unborn child at any stage and guard base improve- Pam Stewart, would simplify to some public elementary- cations. Legislature and signed by of development — become ments, is expected to help the formula for grading school students being sepa- G HB 525 expands a pub- Gov. Rick Scott. law Oct. 1. increase employment oppor- schools. It would also do rated into boys-only and lic-records exemption that The laws range from the For the year, lawmakers tunities for veterans and allo- away with the penalties girls-only classes. shields the identities of peo- Florida GI Bill that is intended sent 255 bills to Scott, with cates $1 million a year to sell schools could currently G SB 224 bans the sales of ple who apply for and receive to make Florida the most mili- just one getting vetoed: SB the state to veterans. receive for the grades electronic cigarettes to concealed-carry licenses tary-friendly state in the nation 392, which would have The more than $30 mil- assigned in the 2014-15 minors, similar to bans on from the state. to lowering college costs and allowed the Florida Depart - lion package requires Visit school year — a plan meant sales of cigarettes and other G HB 629 gives con- banning the sale of electronic ment of Transportation to Florida to spend $1 million a to provide a transition year as tobacco products. sumers more information cigarettes to minors. raise the speed on some high- year on marketing aimed at schools adjust to the new G HB 5203 creates the about what charities are Also as of Tuesday, the ways by 5 mph. veterans and allocate another standards and tests. Florida Consortium of doing with their contribu- private information of people Here are highlights of the $300,000 to a new nonprofit G HB 732 aims to reduce National Cancer Institute tions — especially those that involved with animal laws that took effect Tuesday. corporation, Florida is for the cost of college by Centers Program at the raise large amounts of research at public research G HB 5001, the spending Veterans Inc. that would be revamping the formula that Department of Health to dis- money. The law bars groups facilities will no longer be plan, the largest in state histo- used to encourage veterans to determines how much fami- tribute about $60 million a that broke laws in other public, insurance companies ry, spreads around a hefty move to Florida and promote lies pay for the Florida year to cancer centers. states from soliciting money will be prohibited from deny- surplus, adding new money the hiring of veterans. Prepaid College Program. G HB 709 requires the in Florida. 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ELECTION 2014 MARATHON Village mayor not City puts kibosh on dog park dences of being charged by years. I don’t want to start Current one large unleashed dogs at [installing new] sod until I seeking re-election is slated for Oceanfront Park.” know the irrigation is 100 “Although there were no percent,” Solis said. seeking re- Gillis and Ken Philipson some upgrades injuries, based on these “The important thing is Bates is only frightening experiences, we slapped a Band-Aid on election is have filed but have no chal- By RYAN McCARTHY one to file for to spend lengers so far. But incum- they concluded that letting [the Rotary dog park] last more time bent Councilman David [email protected] dogs run free at that park year and that fell off. There’s Seat 4 so far with his Purdo is facing two chal- deters visitors from using its a need for the dog park. The family and lengers — Johnson and for- The Marathon City amenities,” Schmidt wrote. people at Oceanfront can’t By DAVID GOODHUE visit his mer Monroe County State Council has scrapped any The city has installed be there without a leash right [email protected] grandchil- Attorney Dennis Ward. plans to incorporate a dog kayak docks and a recre- now. Let’s make [the dog dren. Blackburn, who served park into ongoing ational trail, among other park] usable,” Vice Mayor Islamorada Mayor Ted BLACKBURN “For in numerous elected bodies Oceanfront Park improve- features, in the back portion Chris Bull said. Blackburn will not seek a me, it’s been very time con- in New York before retiring ments behind City Hall on of its 10-acre property. Interim City Manager second two-year term on suming,” Blackburn said. “I the oceanfront at the end of According to Schmidt, Mike Puto said the city is the Village Council, he said. haven’t been able to see my 98th Street. the committee recommend- working with the nonprofit Blackburn based his family as much as I should. Instead, the council ed that the existing — but Friends of Marathon Dog decision primarily on the That’s my fault, not the decided at its meeting June never enforced — leash law Park on suggested upgrades progress of the village’s job’s fault.” Blackburn first 24 to upgrade the city’s dog “be diligently enforced” and to the facility. That group $130 million wastewater So far, Paul Bates, a park at the Rotary that any type of dog park be was responsible for seeing system, which began pump- hotelier with a history of served on the Children’s Park at U.S. 1 omitted from Oceanfront the park built and opened in ing sewage to Key Largo’s legal battles with the vil- council as an and 75th Street. Park improvement plans. January 2010. treatment plant at mile lage, is the only candidate Longtime users of the de Public Works Manager Puto said the city would marker 100.5 last week. to file for Blackburn’s Seat appointee in facto dog park behind City Carlos Solis said he’s fund whatever improve- There are still many 4 on the dais. 2010 after Hall complained to the already had new sand dis- ments are made, which he aspects of the project that Blackburn first served council at its April 8 meeting tributed at the park and is said would not exceed must be completed by mid- on the council as an Bob Johnson about the possibility of the waiting to install a pump $10,000. “It’s in the realm of 2015, but Blackburn calls appointee in 2010 after stepped down city building a fenced-in to repair an irrigation sys- what I can spend [without the sewage transmission “a then-Commissioner Bob area for their dogs. The dog tem there. council approval] and the milestone” considering all Johnson stepped down just just months owners prefer to let their “The pump has been out board gave us full permis- the money and work that months into his term. into his term. animals continue to run free, of service I think for seven sion to proceed on,” he said. went into even getting the Blackburn won his first but the council passed the project started. election in 2012. Blackburn won buck to its advisory Parks He is also satisfied that Official qualifying for his first election and Recreation Committee Hammock House the village was able to the ballot is when the vil- to meet with the group and recently pay $8 million of lage clerk determines if in 2012. offer its advice. Thrift Boutique the more than $11 million it candidates meet all legal It turns out committee owes the Key Largo requirements to get on the members didn’t have the $5 bag Blow Out Yard Sale Wastewater Treatment ballot, such as residency best experience when they District for using its treat- and not being convicted to the Keys, said there is a visited the area on June 12. Sat. July 5th 8am to Noon ment plant’s capacity. felons. In Islamorada, qual- strong possibility he will According to a June 19 “We’re far enough along ifying for Village Council run again in two years. memo to the council from Behind St. Columba at 451 W. 52nd St. Marathon Parks and Recreation now that I feel good about hopefuls runs from noon “I love it,” he said of Household goods, clothing, decorating items, jewelry exiting,” Blackburn said. Aug. 12 to noon Aug. 19. serving on the council. “I Director Jimmy Schmidt, Blackburn, 65, said Incumbent council mem- really enjoy it.” committee members St. Columba 305-743-6412 another reason he is not bers Mike Forster, Deb “recounted individual inci- Business STUDENT DEBT Degree still worth it? Despite massive debt, earnings will overcome By JOSEPH PISANI Associated Press

Some comforting news for recent college graduates facing a tough job market and years of student loan payments: That college degree is still worth it. Those with bachelor’s or associate’s degrees earn more money over their lifetime than those who skip college, even after factoring in the cost of higher education, according to a report released June 24 by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The study, by economists Jaison R. Abel and Richard Deitz, also found that a degree is still a good investment for No matter how much debt you have, it’s still worth it, a new study says. college grads whose jobs don’t require college. About a third report from earlier this year from a job to go to school. degree will eventually pay of all college graduates remain said young adults with col- The study used data from the off. The 24-year-old graduat- underemployed for most of lege degrees make more Bureau of Labor Statistics, ed from George Mason their careers. money, have lower rates of Education Department and University in May with A person with a bachelor’s unemployment and are less The College Board. $20,000 in debt, even though degree can expect to earn likely to be living in poverty Even college graduates she worked part-time to help about $1.2 million more, from than those with just a high stuck in jobs that don’t typi- pay for some of the tuition. ages 22 to 64, than someone school education. cally require higher educa- She’s currently working in with just a high school diplo- The New York Fed report tion, such as coffee shop a paid summer internship ma, the report said. And said that between 1970 and baristas or clothing store where she helps a consulting someone with an associate’s 2013, those with a four-year cashiers, have more earnings company in Fairfax, Va., degree will bring in $325,000 bachelor’s degree earned an power than those with just a manage their social media more than someone with a average of about $64,500 per high school diploma, the accounts. She said she is high school education. The year, while those with a two- report concluded. That sug- earning about $4 more an study used data from the U.S. year associate’s degree gests that even in those jobs, hour than the job she had Census Bureau and the earned about $50,000 per college graduates are paid before graduating, which she Bureau of Labor Statistics. year and those with only a more than workers with just a attributes to having a degree. Rising tuition costs, surg- high school diploma earned high school diploma. “I’m hoping it turns into ing student debt levels and an $41,000 per year. Recent graduate Katie- a full-time position,” increase in unemployment After subtracting tax ben- Beth Vornberger thinks her said Vornberger. rates among new grads since efits and average financial the recession have caused aid awards, the researchers some to question the value of said a bachelor’s degree cost higher education. about $122,000 in 2013, JULY The New York Fed study while an associate’s degree is just the latest to say that a cost $43,700. Those numbers degree is a good investment. take into account that stu- Tax Talk Facts Tag Talk A Pew Research Center dents held off earning money FROM THE TAX COLLECTOR BUSINESS BRIEFS • Local Business Taxes may be renewed July 1, 2014. The 2014 Business tax expires 3 from Keys tapped and Andy Newman, who directs media relations for September 30, 2015 and becomes delinquent on October 1, 2014. for Visit Florida the TDC through his • July 31st is the last day to pay your 1st Installment for 2014 Taxes. NewmanPR firm. Three members of the Harris is to serve on the • The lobster sport season begins @ 12:01 AM on July 30th and ends at 12:00 Midnight Florida Keys tourism indus- Promotions Committee, on July 31st. The bag limit for Monroe County is 6 per person per day. try have been selected for Mitchell on International and annual terms to serve on Visit Newman on Communications. • Effective September 1st Florida’s Vehicle Registration fees will be reduced; registrants Florida’s marketing commit- Visit Florida is the state’s due for renewal prior to September may wish to renew for one year instead of opting for tees as of Tuesday. public-private advertising a biennial registration. They are Kasey Harris, agency responsible for sales manager at the Westin Florida’s tourism marketing • 2013 Tax Certificate Sale was a success with 2,274 certificates sold in the amount of Key West Resort & Marina; program and serves as the $7,972,373.43 Stacey Mitchell, director of state’s official source for sales for the Monroe County travel planning to visitors • The Tax Collector’s Offices throughout the Keys will be closed Friday July 4th for the holiday. Tourist Development Council; across the globe. 6A Wednesday, July 2, 2014 KeysInfoNet.com Keynoter

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Sports & Outdoors G Fishing Keys Life Community G Lifestyle Florida Keys Keynoter WWW.KEYSINFONET.COM WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2014 CLASSIFIEDS INSIDE 5B B LITTLE LEAGUE All-stars sit at 2-1 in the third inning. Kevin One more win, Mendoza and Lucas Webb they are in each singled in runs, with Noah Butler and Dominic the title game DiMaggio reaching base on singles. Brian Lesko deliv- By KEVIN WADLOW ered an RBI sacrifice. Senior Staff Writer The Keys added one run [email protected] in the fourth inning. Butler’s RBI triple was the big hit in a After opening with two four-run fifth. big wins in the Age 9-10 On Saturday, the Keys Little League District 8 swamped Doral, 34-2, in four Tournament, the Upper Keys innings. The Keys sent 21 all-stars slipped against a batters to the plate in the first strong Homestead squad inning, scoring 15 runs and Monday, losing 11-4. effectively putting the game That gives the Upper Keys away. a 2-1 record through round- Starter Jacob Horne got the robin play and sends the island pitching decision, with three squad on the road to a district pitchers throwing relief. semifinal game in Miami Mendoza, the Keys third base- Springs at 7 p.m. Thursday. man, tripled and singled twice Majors play Homestead (3-0) will be to lead the lineup. The Key Largo Com- Upper Keys all-stars the home team at the Key Evan Tiedemann and munity Park also is hosting (above) in the Age 9-10 Largo Community Park at 7 Jonathan Bradman each dou- the South Pool of District 8’s Little League District 8 p.m. Thursday, facing North bled and singled, while Tyler Age 11-12 tournament, Tournament get on their Miami’s Age 9-10 team in Rodriguez and Horne each beginning July 1. feet in the dugout to cheer the other district semifinal. singled twice. The Upper Keys team in An Upper Keys win at That set the stage for a that group, also known as the a teammate at bat in Miami Springs would see meeting of two 2-0 teams Majors, was scheduled to Monday’s 11-4 loss to the Keys stars return to their Monday. Homestead had play Kendall on Tuesday in Homestead. The Keys team home field in Key Largo defeated Kendall, 10-0, and the opener (results pending at plays in a Thursday for the district title game at Doral, 20-3. press time). The Keys club semifinal in Miami Springs. 11 a.m. Sunday. After a short delay wait- then takes on Doral at 10 a.m. Upper Keys pitcher Jacob The Upper Keys squad ing for thunderstorms to Saturday and Home stead at 7 Horne (left) lets fly with a opened the South Pool of the pass, Homestead jumped out p.m. July 7. Age 9-10 tournament June 26 to a 6-0 lead and held off the In the Age 11-12 division, pitch in the Age 9-10 by shutting out Kendall, 10- Keys hitters to stay unde- the round-robin ranks teams Little League District 8 0, with a sterling pitching and feated. for South Pool semifinal Tournament. defensive effort. Jack Butler, Karl Jones games July 9 in Key Largo. The team’s offense erupt- and Brian Tiedemann coach Winners advance to the dis- Keynoter photos ed for five runs off four hits the Keys team. trict semifinals July 11. by KEVIN WADLOW SIGN OF THE SEASON FISHING THE FLORIDA KEYS Go for the tuna And the wrecks looking good for muttons

Typical for July, the dolphin bite is mixed. Some days there are major catches of big fish, while other days there are schoolies or nothing at all. With new batches of tourist anglers fishing our waters every week, I like to remind everyone that dolphin must measure 20 inches to the fork of the tail to be legal. The tuna bite at the Marathon Hump is excellent, and we have the calm Don Rodgers and his daughter Paige have been fishing waters that make this fishery with SeaSquared Charters since 2007. On this day, they Captain’s an easy, landed four good-size muttons, including a 20-pounder. Column comfortable ride. Live going fishing with Capt. goggle eyes. baits fished Chuck Brodzki, who gave The SeaSquared crew deep — 200 them the best wedding pres- spent much of the week on the Scott Loessin from Key West hauled in this 52.5-pound, 60-inch dolphin Saturday off feet and ent of all — two tarpon reef and wrecks taking advan- Key West. He was in 500 feet of water and conditions were flat calm with no winds. more — are weighing about 75 and 100 tage of the outstanding snap- attracting pounds each. Both fish were per bite. Our anglers loaded some very caught before sunrise at up on good-size yellowtails, RUNNING large black- Lignumvitae Key on a new mangroves and muttons. fins up to moon outgoing tide using Shallow-water shark fishing Chris Johnson 20 pounds. colossal-size blue crabs. in the bay provides nonstop Live pilchards and threadfin Capt. Larry Bell and action on lemon sharks rang- July 4 5K set for Key West herring work best, with pin- deckhand Alex Bell fished ing from five to seven feet. fish filling in as needed. Drew Rathbun and his family Double-digit landings are the dren’s run for kids ages 9 Days festival, celebrating The wrecks are providing from Merritt Island and norm, with all fish released Packet pickup and under, with no charge. the life and work of the excellent action on mutton caught dolphin offshore of unharmed. is on Thursday Cost for the adult run and author who lived in Key snappers, with fish in the 10- Marathon. On another trip, Capt. Moe Mottice, of walk is $30 on race day West throughout the 1930s. to 20-pound range the norm. the Depape family, from Moe’s Lucky Charters in Key Those who want to mark (under age 18 is $15). The Lazy Dog Paddle- Live baits are the ticket — bal- Illinois, did some wreck fish- West, has been trolling for dol- the Fourth of July with a Pre-race packet pick-up board Race is to kick off at 6 lyhoo, pilchards and pinfish. ing and caught muttons, phin offshore from 200 feet to brisk run can participate in and registration will be on p.m. at the Southernmost On the deeper wrecks, kingfish, amberjack and the drop off. He’s catching the Rotary Club of Key Thursday 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. Beach, 1405 Duval St. on there are amberjack and jack more. Blue Magic Charters is dolphin up to 25 pounds along West/Crimestoppers 5K Run/ at White and Atlantic. Or the Atlantic Ocean. Entrants crevalle to give you a workout. docked at the Keys Fisheries with full-size bonitos. Walk on Independence Day. go to www.active.com or are tasked with paddling a 3- Snapper fishing on the Marina in Marathon. It’s planned to start at southernmostrunners.com. mile ocean course before reef is very good for both yel- Capt. Ariel Medero, of Capt. Chris Johnson is a 7:30 a.m. at White Street finishing back at the beach. lowtails and mangroves, with Big Game Sportfishing at the member of the Yamaha and Atlantic Boulevard. Hemingway run Those who don’t have their night fishing really heating Hammocks Blue Green National Fishing Team and Awards go to the top overall Racers can compete on own paddleboard can rent up. The preferred depths are Resort in Marathon, says it’s specializes in offshore, male and female runners, foot or paddleboard in the one from Lazy Dog 40 to 60 feet, and the key is to the time of year to go to the gulf/bay, reef/wreck, sailfish, top masters male and spirit of Ernest Hemingway’s Outfitters for delivery to use plenty of chum, as the Marathon humps, where shark and tarpon fishing with female, and top three in 10- active outdoor lifestyle dur- Southernmost Beach. warmer waters disperse the there are plenty of dolphin SeaSquared Charters out of year age brackets. For the ing two racing challenges set The 5K run is to begin at chum very quickly. and tuna. Inshore, he reports Porkyís Bayside Marina in walkers, there will be for July 19. 7:30 p.m. at the South ernmost tons of yellowtail and man- Marathon. You can reach him medals to the top five males The Hemingway 5K Point, Whitehead and South The week’s best grove snapper at the wrecks at 743-5305, http://SeaSquared and s. 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LIVING BRIEFS Police Explorers Living open enrollment KEY LARGO The Key West Police Explorers program is enrolling students for its summer academy, which runs July 8 through July Cousteau to emerge today 25, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. each day. Researcher Associated Press inside The academy is open to Aquarius Reef Base, 63 feet students age 14 and older dove June 1 below the surface of the who are entering ninth waters off Key Largo, near through 12th grade in the to Aquarius Conch Reef, the French coming school year. oceanographer said the scien- Explorers are taught all By JENNIFER KAY tists from Florida facets of police work. and WILFREDO LEE International University and The Explorer program Associated Press Northeastern University who is aimed at educating and joined his Mission 31 have involving young adults in Fabien Cousteau is had unprecedented access to law enforcement, to build a expected to end his 31-day a coral reef. rapport between the youths underwater living experiment “The FIU researchers have and the police, and to inter- off Key Largo today, and he’s accomplished more than six est them in possible law not exactly eager to return to months’ worth of data gather- enforcement careers. the surface. ing in just two weeks because Students interested in “If anything, I’m panick- they were here, living under attending the summer ses- ing about the lack of time we the sea in this undersea habi- sion must contact Officer have left,” he said last week. tat,” he said. “This highlights Deglys Chavarria at dchav “I’m feeling really comfort- how important a habitat is for [email protected] to able and happy down here.” scientific research as well as fill out application forms. In an interview with the outreach.” A team of filmmakers and researchers dove with Cousteau on June 1 to Aquarius. At the mission’s mid-point, the FIU researchers traded places with researchers from Northeastern, who will return to land today with Cousteau. They’ve been Mission scientist Grace studying the effects of climate Young (above, left), an MIT change and pollutants such as graduate in mechanical and fertilizers on the reef. ocean engineering, mission Aquarius, federally owned JUNE IS ADOPT A CAT MONTH! and operated by FIU, allows doctor Ryan Stancil (center), researchers to dive for hours and Fabien Cousteau chat Color photos G Larger size without needing to return to a inside Aquarius Reef Base, boat or go through decompres- a laboratory 63 feet below “Find a new four-legged friend” sion. The lab ó about the size the surface in the waters of a school bus and encrusted off Key Largo. Young (left) THE SECOND WEEK with coral ó includes living and Liz Bentley Magee, quarters for six. OF EACH MONTH Cousteau conceived of Northeastern University Mission 31 as an homage to diving safety officer, the Conshelf underwater liv- conduct experiments on ing experiments orchestrated sponges outside. in the 1960s by his grandfather, ocean exploration pio- Associated Press photos neer Jacques Cousteau. by WILFREDO LEE The three Conshelf mis- ADVERTISERS: Your participation in the sions were partly aimed at “If it’s for science, edu- conditioning failure one night work to do on the reef that no Adopt-a-Pet page is what makes it possible to exploring the possibilities cation, outreach, filmmak- that left the aquanauts sweat- one has had time to be too showcase shelter animals in need of a home. for colonizing the oceans. ing, those sorts of things, ing as the temperature inside homesick or to develop cabin After almost a month with- this is a great platform for Aquarius rose to 98 degrees fever, he said. Rates start as low as $56/month out sunlight, Cousteau said that,” he said. with 100 percent humidity. “Getting out there is so living underwater long-term The mission has been “It was extraordinarily entertaining and so different The Keynoter The Reporter was technically possible for broadcast live online, and it uncomfortable, like sleeping every time that you’d be hard humans, but it may not be has proceeded without any in the Amazon, minus the pressed to think that you’ve (305) 743-5551 (305) 852-3216 financially feasible on a serious medical or technical bugs,” Cousteau said. started to go crazy,” he said. large scale. problems, aside from an air There’s been so much Keynoter KeysInfoNet.com Wednesday, July 2, 2014 3B

FOURTH OF JULY 4th in the Keys From Key Largo to Key West, the Keys are filled For the holiday, go rogue with a Fourth of July parade, fireworks, parties, picnics and more. For a complete listing of Independence Day celebrations in these islands, go to Sub the beef www.KeysInfoNet.com. for hamburgers By EVAN S. BENN LIVING BRIEFS [email protected] Fundraisers help Hawks Cay Resort and When it comes to Fourth Tranquility Bay. of July food, it’s lamb burg- Marathon family Tickets can be pur- ers, not beef, that will be on chased at the Moose lodge, Two fundraisers for a chef Aaron Brooks’ grill at the American Legion or the Marathon family whose the Edge Steak & Bar in DAV. For further informa- father and husband died in downtown Miami. And when tion call the Marathon at April have been planned it comes to the lamb’s origin, (305) 763-6062 after 3 p.m. for July. Brooks has no qualms pro- Scott van Hoesen died claiming his preference. April 23, leaving behind Seniors driving “Being an Aussie, some his wife Tara and children would say I’m pretty biased class is offered Michael, 10; Lauren, 7 and to Australian lamb,” he said. Bryleigh, 5. Money raised “It does have a special place An AARP driver-safety will help them get back on in my heart, and every time I class for motorists over their feet. The fundraisers get to eat or work with it, I age 50 is planned for 9 are being organized by the am reminded of home.” a.m. to 2 p.m. July 8 at the Marathon Moose. Nostalgia aside, Brooks Sheriff’s Office substation On July 6, a poker run is said he finds the flavor and on High Point Road, at planned. It begins at 3 p.m. quality of Australian lamb to mile marker 88.7 at the Moose lodge and will be superior to domestic or There is no test or driv- continue to the American New Zealand versions. ing required and member- Legion, Disabled American “The racks, for example ... ship in AARP is not neces- Veterans and Brass so big, clean and consistent sary. Successfully complet- Monkey bar. with just the right amount of ing the course could get A July 13 dinner begins marbling,” he said. “I joked you a break on your auto at 3 p.m. at the Moose lodge. with someone that the Aussie insurance. Tickets for $20 include live lamb I’m getting here in the Cost is $15 for AARP music from 3 to 7 p.m. and states is better than the stuff I members, $20 for others. dinner. There will be a raffle grew up with.” Call instructor Mary Lou to win $1,000 and stays at And ground lamb, Brooks Wilkinson at 852-1620 said, makes a great grilling choice. “I particularly love the char you get when the fat renders over the grill, creating a fantas- tic smoky flavor,” he said. In the spirit of changing things up this holiday weekend or the next time you’re grilling, we’ve compiled recipes for three non-beef burgers from ADVERTISING DEADLINES: South Florida restaurants. For Saturday Keynoter Aussie burger Sushi-grade ahi tuna stars in the Intracoastal Burger (clockwise from top) from Rok:Brgr G Twelve ounces ground in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. The Great Aussie Burger at Meat and Livestock Australia is July 5 Publication Australian lamb. garnished with a pineapple slice. Michael Mina 74 in Miami Beach uses heritage-breed Retail/Classified Display Deadline: G Two cloves garlic, crushed. turkey for this burger. 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T-Mobile to stream music Anika Yasmin (center), a 2014 graduate of Key By RYAN NAKASHIMA has now by bridging the gap ing customers some flexibili- West High School, has Associated Press between free Internet radio ty. Three months later, the received a $7,500 and on-demand subscription company introduced a plan scholarship from the T-Mobile is jumping into plans that cost $10 a month. for frequent phone upgraders the music streaming game. “We felt there was a gap that has been copied with Zonta Club of Key West. Last week, the fourth- in Internet radio and no one some modifications by Presenting her the ranked mobile carrier said has taken the time to get it AT&T Inc. and Verizon award are Cyndi customers of its Simple right,” he said. Communications Inc. Chatman (left), Zonta Choice plan will be able to T-Mobile also announced “Un-carrier” has been a scholarship committee stream music from popular it will allow people to take spectacular success in terms chairwoman, and services like Pandora, Spotify, home the latest iPhone 5S for of customer appeal. In the 12 Roberta DePiero, Rhapsody, iHeartRadio, a seven-day free trial so they months that ended in March, iTunes Radio and Slacker can see if they get good recep- T-Mobile added 6.1 million incoming Zonta without it eating into their tion at their home and office. net customers, up from president. Yasmin plans high-speed data caps. The company said cus- 112,000 in the previous 12- to study biomedical It also unveiled a new tomers can sign up for a trial month period, to 49.1 mil- engineering at MIT. service called unRadio that and they’ll receive a phone in lion. But a big part of the features streaming Internet the mail a few days later. After appeal of “Un-carrier” is radio without ads. The service the test period, the phone will lower prices, which have cut OUR OCEANS provided by Rhapsody lets become inoperable. Customers into T-Mobile’s already slim users skip tracks an unlimited that don’t return them to stores profit margins. That raises number of times and down- will be charged $700. questions over whether the load 25 songs to the device T-Mobile calls the test a strategy is sustainable in the Study: Plastic debris widespread for playback after marking “seven-night stand.” long run, or whether Legere By MALCOLM RITTER pieces are being eaten by them as favorites when they “We think everybody is simply grooming the com- Associated Press small fish, with uncertain come up randomly. should cheat on their carrier,” pany for a sale. effects on their health, Cozar T-Mobile’s highest-tier Legere said. Sprint Corp., the third- Plastic junk is floating said in an email. customers will get unRadio T-Mobile announced the largest cell-phone carrier, is widely on the world’s While the research for free. It’s $4 a month for free trial program at a June 18 reportedly in talks to buy T- oceans, but there’s less of it showed plastic to be distrib- other T-Mobile subscribers event it dubbed “Un-carrier Mobile US Inc. The compa- than expected, a study says. uted widely, concentrations and $5 a month otherwise. 5.0” and unveiled the music nies haven’t confirmed that, Such ocean pollution has were highest in five areas “It’s designed to be a bet- twist immediately afterward and analysts believe such a drawn attention in recent years that were predicted by ocean ter Internet radio,” T-Mobile in an announcement Legere link-up would face stiff oppo- because of its potential harm current patterns. They are CEO John Legere told the called “Un-carrier 6.0.” sition from the same regula- to fish and other wildlife. west of the U.S., between Associated Press. He said the A horde of screaming tors who blocked AT&T from The new work drew on the U.S. and Africa, west of main problem with Internet music fans were on hand, buying T-Mobile in 2011. results from an around-the- southern South America and radio services like Pandora is mainly because the evening While he wouldn’t directly world cruise by a research east and west of the southern that people dislike the ads was to be capped off with a address whether the two com- ship that towed a mesh net at tip of Africa. and are afraid they’ll burn performance by Washington panies were discussing a 141 sites, as well as other Plastic debris from land through their data plans by state natives Macklemore & merger, Legere told the AP studies. Researchers esti- reaches the ocean mostly listening to music on the go. Ryan Lewis. that consolidation “absolutely mated the total amount of through storm water runoff, Rhapsody’s chief financial T-Mobile unleashed the makes sense for the industry.” floating plastic debris in the researchers said in their officer, Ethan Rudin, said in first phase of “Un-carrier” in “We need more spectrum, open ocean at 7,000 to report, released Monday by an interview that the move March 2013. It replaced two- we need more scale,” he said. 35,000 tons. the Proceedings of the should help it add paying sub- year service contracts with “Ultimately, I think the Andres Cozar of the Photo courtesy ASSOCIATED PRESS National Academy of scribers to the 1.7 million it phone installment plans, giv- industry will consolidate.” University of Cadiz in This image provided by the Sciences. Spain, an author of the Scripps Institution of Kara Lavender Law, who CHILDREN’S HEALTH study, said that’s a lot less Oceanography shows a studies plastic pollution at the than the 1 million tons he patch of sea garbage at sea Sea Education Association in had extrapolated from data Massachusetts, said the study in the Pacific Ocean. Debris reaching back to the 1970s. provides the first global esti- Vaccines deemed generally safe The new estimate includes is not uncommon off the mate she knows of for float- By MIKE STOBBE safety messages actually G Apparently, flu shots can only floating debris, not plas- Keys, either, and numerous ing plastic debris. Associated Press reduced some parents’ will- also spur fevers that can trig- tic that may reside beneath the community groups conduct “We are putting, certainly ingness to get their kids vac- ger seizures. The seizures surface or on the ocean floor. shoreline cleanups by any estimate, a large The latest analysis of cinated. seem to happen more often in Some floating pieces throughout the year. amount of a synthetic mate- childhood vaccines confirms “I don’t think this report, children who get a vaccine start out small, like the rial into a natural environ- they’re generally safe. alone, will convince parents against pneumococcal bacte- microbeads found in some detergent bottles and shop- ment,” said Law, who didn’t The report should be reas- that vaccines are safe,” said ria the same day. toothpastes and cosmetics or ping bags. participate in the new work. suring to parents, the Dr. Courtney Gidengil, one of G Newer vaccines against industrial pellets used to The net turned up fewer “We’re fundamentally researchers say. For example, the RAND Corp. researchers rotavirus, a severe diarrheal make plastic products. Other small pieces than expected, changing the composition of there still is no evidence the who did the report for federal disease in children, slightly small pieces can result when and it will be important to the ocean.” measles-mumps-rubella vac- health officials. raise the risk of bowel wave action breaks up larger figure out why, researchers The impact on fish and cine causes autism. Nor is “Many parents look to blockage. objects, like bottle caps, said. Perhaps the tiniest birds is hard to gauge. there any proof vaccines their physicians as the ulti- cause childhood leukemia. mate sources of information,” The assessment mirrors said Dr. Walter Orenstein, and updates a 2011 report on associate director of Emory vaccine safety by the U.S. University’s Vaccine Center, Institute of Medicine. That adding “now it’s up to them.” report found vaccines can The new analysis looked at cause certain side effects but dozens of medical studies serious ones are very rare. completed since the 2011 Experts say such risks report. It echoes some of those need to be balanced against findings and included vaccines the benefits of vaccines — that report hadn’t addressed. the prevention of millions of The journal Pediatrics pub- illnesses and thousands of lished the report online June deaths annually. 24. Among its conclusions: But that message seems G Newer evidence con- lost on some parents. A small firms a link between the but growing numbers of par- measles-mumps-rubella vac- ents have tried to get their cine and fever-triggered children exempted from seizures. The seizures rarely school attendance vaccina- cause long-term health prob- tion requirements. And one lems, but can be frightening recent study found vaccine for parents. solution Crossword the June 28 puzzle. 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ISLAMORADA VILLAGE OF ISLANDS Any person or entity claiming NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE NOTICE OF BID OF SURPLUS PROPERTY July 2, 2014 an interest in the surplus, if SALE BY CLERK OF THE SALE BY CLERK OF THE any, resulting from the CIRCUIT COURT CIRCUIT COURT Notice is hereby given to prospective bidders that on Monday, July 14th at 1:00 PM the foreclosure sale, other than the IslamoradaVillage Clerk will open sealed bids for the sale of the following surplus items: property owner as of the date Notice is hereby given that the Notice is hereby given that he of the Lis Pendens, must file a undersigned, AMY HEAVILIN, undersigned, AMY HEAVILIN, EM # VIN – SERIAL # MAKE - MODEL MINIMUM BID claim on same with the Clerk Clerk of the Circuit Court of Clerk of the Circuit Court of 00000000582 4P1CT02U2WA000774 1998 Pierce Pumper $ 10,000.00 of Court within 60 days after Monroe County, Florida, will, Monroe County, Florida, will, the foreclosure sale. on the 13TH DAY OF on the 17TH DAY OF JULY Auction items may be viewed at 81850 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, on Monday, July 7, 2014 and Tuesday, AUGUST 2014 at 11:00AM on 2014 at 11:00AM on THE July 8, 2014 from 8:00 am – 12:00 noon. Please contact the Islamorada Fire Rescue Department at (305) 664- WITNESS my hand and official THE FRONT STEPS OF THE FRONT STEPS OF THE seal of said Court this 13th day MONROE COUNTY MONROE COUNTY 6490 if you require further information. Interested parties may visit the Village of Islamorada, Florida home page at of June, 2014. COURTHOUSE, 500 COURTHOUSE, 500 www.islamorada.fl.us to obtain the required bid form. WHITEHEAD STREET in the WHITEHEAD STREET in the AMERICANS WITH City of KEY WEST Florida, City of KEY WEST, Florida, All bids must be received by the Village Clerk before 4:00 PM on Friday, July 11 by noon. Any bid that is received after DISABILITIES ACT. If you are offer for sale and sell at public offer for sale and sell at public noon on July 11, 2014 will be rejected. Any bid that is emailed or faxed will be automatically rejected. A completed bid a person with a disability outcry to the highest and best outcry to the highest and best who needs any bidder for CASH the following bidder for CASH the following form must be returned to theVillage Clerk’s office in a sealed envelope marked on the outside,“Sealed Bid for Surplus accommodation in order to described property situated in described property situated in Property July 2014”addressed and delivered to: Islamorada Village Clerk, 86800 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL participate in a court Monroe County, Florida, to wit: Monroe County, Florida, to wit: proceeding or event, you are 33036. Please contact theVillage Clerk’s office at (305) 664-6412 if you have questions regarding the bidding process. entitled, at no cost to you, to LOT 262, AMENDED PLAT LOT 27, LESS SOUTHERLY the provision of certain OF HAMMER POINT PARK, 49.53 FEET OF LOT 27, Materials may be hand-delivered, sent by courier or certified mail, return receipt requested. If sent by mail or courier, assistance. Please contact ACCORDING TO THE PLAT SOMBRERO ANGLERS Cheryl Alfonso, 302 Fleming THEREOF, AS RECORDED CLUB NORTH, A the above mentioned envelope shall be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the entity and address stated Street, Key West, Florida, IN PLAT BOOK 7 AT PAGE SUBDIVISION ACCORDING above. Be aware that“express mail”services will not guarantee a specific time delivery to Islamorada, Florida. It isthe 33040, (305) 292-3423, at 32 OF THE PUBLIC TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS least 7 days before your RECORDS OF MONROE RECORDED IN THE PLAT sole responsibility of the bidder to ensure their bid is received in a timely manner. scheduled court appearance, COUNTY, FLORIDA. BOOK 6, PAGE 62, OF THE or immediately upon PUBLIC RECORDS OF receiving this notification if Pursuant to the FINAL MONROE COUNTY, Winning bidders will be contacted byVillage Staff no later thanTuesday July 15, 2014, at 5:00 PM. Payment (cash or the time before the SUMMARY JUDGMENT FLORIDA cashier’s check only) for an awarded item must be received by theVillage Cashier by Monday, July 21, 2014, at 4:00 scheduled appearance is entered in a case in said Court, less than 7 days: if you are the Property Address: PM. Items must be removed on the date of payment. hearing or voice impaired style of which is: 321 Anglers Dr. N., All items are sold in“AS IS”condition. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. call 711. Marathon, Florida 33050 Kelly S.Toth,Village Clerk INDYMAC FEDERAL BANK Amy Heavilin Pursuant to the SUMMARY Published 7/2/14The Keynoter, Marathon FL 33050 Clerk of the Circuit Court Plaintiff FINAL JUDGMENT OF y Monroe County, Florida FORECLOSURE entered in a 954-462-7000 Clerk of said Circuit Court vs. case in said Court, the style of Ad # 1100973 (Circuit Court Seal) which is: If you are a person with a (CIRCUIT COURT SEAL) ALICIA GEER; ROY GEER; IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF disability who needs any By: Shonta McLeod Mortgage Electronic Reg. DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL accommodation to By: Tammy L. Marciel Deputy Clerk Systems; TENANT # l; INC., CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR participate in this As Deputy Clerk TENANT #2; TENANT #3; MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA proceeding, you are entitled, ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF TENANT #4; MORTGAGE Plaintiff CIVIL DIVISION at no cost to you, to the BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Alexander J. Fumagali ELEC REG SYS’AS provision of certain SUCCESSOR BY MERGER Butler & Hosch, P.A. NOMINEE FOR E-LOAN INC VS. CASE NO.: assistance. Please contact TO BAC HOME LOANS 3185 S. Conway Rd., Ste. E 442009CA000267A001PK Cheryl Alfonso, 302 Fleming SERVICING, LP F/K/A Orlando, Florida 32812 Defendant. Lisa Wiener; Brandon Street, Key West, Florida, COUNTRYWIDE HOME (407) 381-5200 Benjamin Wiener; Unknown U.S. BANK NATIONAL 33040, (305) 292-3423, at LOANS SERVICING, L.P. And the Docket Number of Heirs, Devisees & Parties ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE least 7 days before your c/o Phelan Hallinan, PLC Published June 25, 2014 which is Number taking interest in Estate of FOR GREENPOINT scheduled court appearance, Attorneys for Plaintiff July 2, 2014 09-CA-000241-P Kenneth Wiener; Tenant; MORTGAGE FUNDING or immediately upon 2727 West Cypress Creek Florida Keys Keynoter Estate of Kenneth Wiener, TRUST MORTGAGE receiving this notification if Road WITNESS my hand and the PASS-THROUGH the time before the Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 Official Seal of Said Court, this Defendants. CERTIFICATES, SERIES scheduled appearance is 954-462-7000 17th day of June, 2014. 2006-AR5 less than seven (7) days: if Ad# 1103031 And the Docket Number of you are hearing or voice If you are a person with a AMY HEAVILIN, CPA which is Number Plaintiff, impaired, call 711. disability who needs any Notice of public sale: Clerk of the Circuit Court 11-CA-000412-M. accommodation to Robbie’s of Key West, LLC Monroe County Florida vs. Published June 25, 2014 participate in this Gives notice of foreclosure of WITNESS my hand and the July 2, 2014 proceeding, you are entitled, lien and intent to sell these (Circuit Court Seal) Official Seal of Said Court, this MANUEL J. MARTIN, et al Florida Keys Keynoter at no cost to you, to the vessels on July 11, 2014 19th day of June 2014. provision of certain 9:00am at 7281 Shrimp Road By: Jennifer Settoon Defendants. assistance. Please contact Key West, FL 33040 Deputy Clerk AMY HEAVILIN Ad # 1101568 Cheryl Alfonso, 302 Fleming Pursuant to subsection 328.17 Clerk of the Circuit Court RE-NOTICE OF Street, Key West, Florida, of the Florida statutes, Florida Statute 45.031: Any Monroe County, Florida FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF 33040, (305) 292-3423, at Robbie’s of Key West, LLC person claiming an interest in THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL least 7 days before your reserves the right to accept or the surplus from the sale, if (Circuit Court Seal) RE-NOTICE IS HEREBY CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR scheduled court appearance, reject any and/or all bids. any, other than the property GIVEN pursuant to an Order MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA or immediately upon owner as of the date of the Lis By: Tammy L. Marciel Granting Plaintiff’s Motion to CIVIL DIVISION receiving this notification if 1973 Stapleton Launch Pendens must file a claim Deputy Clerk Reschedule Foreclosure Sale the time before the Vin # STP420140373 within 60 days after the sale. filed June 6, 2014 and entered CASE NO.: CAM10113 scheduled appearance is Florida Statute 45.031: Any in Case No. less than seven (7) days: if Published June 25, 2014 Submitted by: person claiming an interest in 442009CA000267A001PK of BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. you are hearing or voice Florida Keys Keynoter Kahane & Associates, P.A. the surplus from the sale, if the Circuit Court of the SUCCESSOR BY MERGER impaired, call 711. 8201 Peters Road, Ste.3000 any, other than the property SIXTEENTH Judicial Circuit in TO BAC HOME LOANS Plantation, FL 33324 owner as of the date of the Lis and for MONROE COUNTY, SERVICING, LP F/K/A Published June 25, 2014 Telephone: (954) 382-3486 Pendens must file a claim Florida, wherein U.S. BANK COUNTRYWIDE HOME July 2, 2014 Ad # 1103152 Telefacsimile: (954) 382-5380 within 60 days after the sale. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Florida Keys Keynoter Designated service email: AS TRUSTEE FOR LOST/ABANDONED notice@kahaneandassociates. Published July 2, 9, 2014 GREENPOINT MORTGAGE Plaintiff, PROPERTY NOTICE TO ALL com Florida Keys Keynoter FUNDING TRUST Ad # 1101745 INTERESTED PERSONS File No.: 10-04403 OCN MORTGAGE vs. PASS-THROUGH IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN Florida Fish and Wildlife Published July 2, 9, 2014 CERTIFICATES, SERIES FRANKIE P. SANDERS, et al AND FOR MONROE Conservation Commission took Florida Keys Keynoter 2006-AR5, is Plaintiff, and COUNTY, FLORIDA custody of a 19’ White Sail WOW LOOK !!! MANUEL J. MARTIN, et al are Defendants. Boat. This vessel has no iden- Defendants, the clerk will sell CASE NO: tifying numbers. The vessel to the highest and best bidder NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE 44-2011-CA-000395M was found lost/abandoned in for cash, beginning at 11:00 SALE February of 2014 , on a rusty AM at 500 Whitehead Street, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. trailer, at the Marathon Yacht Key West, FL 33040, in NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Club in Monroe County . accordance with Chapter 45, pursuant to a Summary Final Plaintiff, Pursuant to Florida Statute Florida Statutes, on the 15 day Judgment of foreclosure dated 705, the property will be dis- YOU HAVE IT. of July, 2014, the following March 13, 2014, and entered vs. posed of unless a claim by the described property as set forth in Case No. CAM10113 of the rightful owner or the lien holder in said Lis Pendens, to wit: Circuit Court of the GREGG SAEGER; is received by September 14, SIXTEENTH Judicial Circuit in UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF 2014. Send claims in writing to: LOT 3, BLOCK 8, HARRIS and for MONROE COUNTY, GREGG SAEGER; KEY FWC, Division of Law OCEAN PARK ESTATE Florida, wherein BANK OF COLONY BEACH CLUB, INC.; Enforcement, 2796 Overseas FIRST ADDITION, AMERICA, N.A. SUCCESSOR KEY COLONY BEACH Highway, Suite 100, Marathon, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT BY MERGER TO BAC HOME COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, FL 33050. Attention: Officer, THEREOF, AS RECORDED LOANS SERVICING, LP F/K/A INC.; UNKNOWN SPOUSE Jason Rafter FWC-14-OFF- IN PLAT BOOK 4, AT PAGE COUNTRYWIDE HOME OF; UNKNOWN TENANT I; 5277. 139, OF THE PUBLIC LOANS SERVICING, L.P., is UNKNOWN TENANT II, and RECORDS OF MONROE Plaintiff, and FRANKIE P. any unknown heirs, devisees, Published June 25, 2014 COUNTY, FLORIDA. SANDERS, et al are grantees, creditors, and other July 2, 2014 Defendants, the clerk will sell unknown persons or unknown Florida Keys Keynoter Any person claiming an to the highest and best bidder spouses claiming by, through interest in the surplus funds for cash, beginning at 11:00 and under any of the from the sale, if any, other than AM at Monroe County above-named Defendants, the property owner as of the Courthouse, 500 Whitehead Ad# 1115249 date of the lis pendens must Street, in accordance with Defendants. file a claim within 60 days after Chapter 45, Florida Statutes, NOTICE OF SALE the sale. on the 14th day of July, 2014, NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE the following described SALE FEDERAL LIEN CORP. will Dated at Key West, MONROE property as set forth in said sell at Public Sale at Auction COUNTY, Florida, this 9th day Summary Final Judgment, to NOTICE is hereby given that the following vessel to satisfy Somebody else of June, 2014 wit: the undersigned Clerk of the lien pursuant to Chapter Circuit Court of Monroe 328.17 of the Florida Statutes Amy Heavilin LOT 14 LITTLE VENICE County, Florida, will on the 8th on July 17, 2014 at 10 A.M. Clerk of said Circuit Court SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING day of July, 2014, at 11:00 AM, Lot#: B36171 1986 SER 1 Reg wants it. TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS at Front door of the Monroe # FL1519HH Hull ID # (CIRCUIT COURT SEAL) RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK County Courthouse in Key SERF6685J586; Located at: 3 PAGE 7 OF THE PUBLIC West, Florida , offer for sale MANATEE BAY MARINE, INC. Have something you By: Gwen Douglass RECORDS OF MONROE and sell at public outcry to the 99 MORRIS LANE, KEY As Deputy Clerk COUNTY, FLORIDA. highest and best bidder for LARGO, FL 33037 (305) cash, the following-described 451-3332; Owner: MAX PAUL no longer need? U.S. BANK NATIONAL Any person claiming an property situate in Monroe SITERO 2231 S. CARNEGIE ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE interest in the surplus funds County, Florida: DR, INVERNESS, FL 34450; FOR GREENPOINT from the sale, if any, other than Customer: MAX SITERO 5120 Sell it in the classifieds! MORTGAGE FUNDING the property owner as of the LOT 8 BLOCK 3, KEY SW 170 AVE., SW RANCHES, TRUST MORTGAGE date of the lis pendens must COLONY BEACH, FL 33331; Lienholder: NONE: PASS-THROUGH file a claim within 60 days after ACCORDING TO THE PLAT Lien Amount: $10,255.66. (305) 743-5551 or CERTIFICATES, SERIES the sale. THEREOF AS RECORD IN 2006-AR5 PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 120, Any person(s) claiming any c/o Phelan Hallinan, PLC Dated at Key West, MONROE OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS interest(s) in the above vessel [email protected] Attorneys for Plaintiff COUNTY, Florida, this 14th OF MONROE COUNTY, contact: FEDERAL LIEN 2727 West Cypress Creek day of March, 2014. FLORIDA CORP. (954) 384-7171 Road 25% Buyers Premium * ALL Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 Amy Heavilin pursuant to the Final Judgment AUCTIONS ARE HELD WITH entered in a case pending in RESERVE* LIC# AB0000288 CONTINUED IN NEXT COLUMN CONTINUED IN NEXT COLUMN CONTINUED IN NEXT COLUMN Published July 2, 9, 2014 abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVYXYZ<>1234567890,./-=_+:” Florida Keys Keynoter 6B Wednesday, July 2, 2014 KeysInfoNet.com Keynoter

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y, p tain assistance. Please confirms and other small FRED'S BEDS $99 MOVES YOU IN! tact Cheryl Alfonso, 302 businesses interested in doing Bring your RV- 6 mo. lease. Fleming Street, Key West, business with the Airports. $800/mo. + elect. Florida, 33040, (305) 292- Meeting details are also 100s of Beds Includes: 28 acres, 7 acre 3423, at least 7 days before detailed on the Airport’s DBE Factory Direct to You lake, full hook up, heated your scheduled court ap- website. swimming pool, laundry room, DISPATCHER NEEDED Ad # 1118408 pearance, or immediately New Tropical Wicker shower & bathroom house, for Keys Shuttle . upon receiving this notifica- Published July 2, 2014 Bedroom and Living Room clubhouse & store! F/T or P/T, $10/hr. Apply in IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF tion if the time before the Florida Keys Keynoter Lazy Lakes RV Resort person, 13333 THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL scheduled appearance is Dinettes, Futons, Recliners Sugarloaf Key MM 19 Overseas Highway, Marathon CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MON- less than 7 days: if you are Simmons Beautyrest 305-797-5184 Dolphin Research Center has ROE COUNTY, FLORIDA hearing or voice impaired a full-time, permanent opening Ad# 1122759 www.fredsbeds.com LAZY LAKES for an Admissions & Enroll- call 711. Lots $800.00 Case No.: CA-P-10-00138 FREE DELIVERY ment Administrative Assistant NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE 28 Acres Dated at KEY WEST, Florida for DRC’s College of Marine Pool, MM 19.8 THE BANK OF NEW YORK this 16th day of June, 2014 Marathon MM 53.5 743-7277 Mammal Professions (CMMP). Hitch King gives notice of Big Coppitt MM 9.5 295-8430 305-797-5184 MELLON FKA THE BANK OF Duties are multifaceted, Foreclosure of Lien and intent NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE Amy Heavilin, CPA including; assisting in to sell these items on July 17th FOR THE CERTIFICATE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT recruiting/correspondence, HOLDERS CWALT, INC. AL- 2014 at 9:00 am at 245 COURT 2 BR / 1 BA MM 93 admissions/enrollment, TERNATIVE LOAN TRUST Overseas Highway 1 Big Moving Sale Monroe COUNTY, FLORIDA Free electric, water, cable, evaluating applicants, 2005-59 MORTGAGE PASS Coppitt Key, FL 33040 Grandfather Clock, WiFi and sewer. H.H. Park, maintaining student THROUGH CERTIFICATES, (Circuit Court Seal) 18 ft Alum. ext ladder $50 transcripts/records, statistics, Pursuant to subsection 713.78 furn. or unfurn. $1400 / mo. SERIES 2005-59 2 dressers, tools, 12" miter coordinating scholarship & of the Florida Statutes, Hitch F/L/S Call Tom (305) 852-7810 By: Jennifer Settoon saw plus extras, lobster stuff, work study programs. Assist King reserves the right to Plaintiff, Deputy Clerk rods,reels, down riggers, vice Established Salon in with budgeting, scheduling, accept or reject and and/all marine radios, too much to list! Marathon has private room licensing/accreditation bids. v. Published July 2, 9, 2014 419 121st Gulf Marathon AVAILABLE FOR RENT. process/administration. Job Florida Keys Keynoter 305-743-9495 Call 305-731-3228 description available at Boat JAMES J CLARE III; VIVIAN A MARATHON COTTAGE www.dolphins.org. Vin # VELB6802M82A-V20F CLARE; ANY AND ALL UN- 1 BR, 1 BA. E-mail your resume to KNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING $950/mo + electric. [email protected]. EOE Ad # 1122240 Boat BY, THROUGH, UNDER, AND No smoking. No pets. VIN# US-CEC45233D202 AGAINST THE HEREIN (305) 900-0113. NAMED INDIVIDUAL DISADVANTAGED DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE BUSINESS ENTERPRISE Ford Taurus MARATHON (DBE) & AIRPORT 1FAFP53U06A123291 Small efficiency for 1 person. ALL NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD PRIVATE COLLECTOR OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID CONCESSION $790/month. Includes all DISADVANTAGED Published July 2, 9, 2014 WANTS Rolex Dive watches utilities. Available now. classified ads UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY and Pilot Watches. Old model CLAIM AN INTEREST AS BUSINESS ENTERPRISE Florida Keys Keynoter 305-481-4301 (ACDBE) PUBLIC NOTICE Military clocks & watches. online @ SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVI- Call 305-743-4578. SEES, GRANTEES, OR OTH- keysinfonet.com ER CLAIMANTS; OCEAN DBE & ACDBE NOTICE - The REEF COMMUNITY ASSOCI- Key West International Airport ATION, INC; GIBRALTAR PRI- and the Florida Keys Marathon I Buy Diabe tic Test Strips! VATE BANK & TRUST COM- Airport have a established Ad# 1121671 Must be in Sealed/Unexpired PANY; Disadvantaged Business Boxes. Call David Enterprise (DBE) programs NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 305-722-4385 Defendant(s). and an Airport Concession that the undersigned, desiring Disadvantaged Business to engage in business under NOTICE OF SALE Enterprise (ACDBE) programs the fictitious name of Writing SPACE AVAILABLE in accordance with regulations and Inviting located at 81101 MORADA WAY MM 81. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the U.S. Department of Overseas Hwy. Apt 25 , in the Retail / Artisan / Office. pursuant to an Order on Plain- Transportation (DOT), 49 CFR County of Monroe, in the city Call Island Villa tiff’s Motion to Cancel and Re- Part 26 and 23; respectively. of Islamorada , Florida 33036 @ (305) 664-3333 schedule Foreclosure Sale dat- The following are the proposed intends to register the FREE MOBLIE HOME ed June 12, 2014, entered in goals for these programs for said name with the Division of Sgl. wide. Usuable but rough Civil Case No. CA-P-10-00138 the FAA Fiscal Years 2014 - Corporations of the Florida condition. Perfect for a trap of the Circuit Court of the 2016: At Key West Department of State, yard. Located on 74th St. in CLIMATE CONTROLLED Sixteenth Judicial Circuit in International Airport: DBE goal Tallahassee, Florida. Marathon. (305) 360-7667 STORAGE, MARATHON and for Monroe County, of 13.4%, ACDBE goal of Call Fred’s Beds, Florida, wherein the Clerk of 0.04% for car rental Monica Horsley, Owner 305-743-7277 the Circuit Court will sell to the concessions and ACDBE goal of 0.5% for non-rental car Published July 2, 2014 HEART OF MARATHON highest bidder for cash on 12th Key Largo MM96, Nice concessions; At Florida Keys Florida Keys Keynoter Retail or Office.1000 sq ft. day of August, 2014, at 11:00 2/2 home, Oceeanside. Tiki Marathon Airport: DBE goal of Next to Publix, the new a.m. at the front door of the Hut, patio deck, 40’ dock 12.6%; ACDBE goal of 0.04% Walgreen’s and marina. Monroe County Courthouse, w/direct ocean access for car rental concessions. The 561-743-3745 Lester Building, 530 White- $1650 a month 786-258-3127 head Street, Key West, Florida proposed goal methodologies MARATH ON 900 sq ft 33040, in accordance with are available for public MM90 Canal 2B/2B/1G $1800 commercial building/retail Chapter 45 Florida Statutes, inspection at the Airport FLS + UTL. Ref. Req’d House storefront. Former restaurant. relative to the following descri- Administration Office of the for sale-month to month; US 1 frontage! $1450/mo + bed property as set forth in the Key West International Unfurn’d; No Haggle/Deals utilities. (305) 900-0113. Airport during normal business Text or Call 305-393-3505 Final Judgment, to wit: FOUND COCKATIEL hours and on the Airport’s DBE on Wed., 6/18 in Stirrup Key. All that certain land situated in website: Has leg band. Call (305) Monroe County, State of (http://www.keywestairportdbe. 433-0043 to identify. ALL classified Florida, VIZ: Lot 40, Block 3, of net) for a period of thirty (30) MARATHON 1BR, 1 BA , Fla Harbor Course Section Four, days beginning July 3, 2014. LOST YOUR PET? Room, dock, W/D. very nice! ads posted Ocean Reef Plat No. 13, ac- Written comments will be OR No smoking or pets. Yearly cording to the Plat thereof, as accepted for a period of FOUND A PET? lease. $1200 + sec. deposit online @ recorded in Plat Book 7, at forty-five (45) days beginning CALL US TO PLACE A Ref required. 305-600-7705 Page 8, of the Public Records July 3, 2014. Written FREE AD keysinfonet.com of Monroe County, Florida. comments should be sent to: THE KEYNOTER Ms. Jo Kinkead, DBE 305-743-5551 Any person claiming an inter- Coordinator, Key West Big Pine Key est in the surplus from the International Airport, 3491 S. 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Marathon and facilitates day to day management of the Crisis & Lower Keys 731-8872 Stabilization Unit, Detox/Addictions Receiving Facility, Other options are available and Residential Treatment Facility. Heavy Highway Contact Alex Rodriguez Construction National heavy Client Advocate- Key West #491 highway bridge contractor Assists individual with mental illness in accessing 305-522-1460 looking for experienced construction workers. Bridge community services. Front Office- HS Diploma/GED [email protected] work, welding experience Required. Bilingual, Spanish Speaking Preferred. ideal. Heavy concrete exp helps. Full time, ot. Benefits. Pay varies with experience. Maintenance Supervisor – Marathon #593 Call for information. (321) 200- High School Diploma/ GED 3147 jcharles@johnson- bros.com Substance Abuse Counselor #595 For Jail Incarceration Program at Monroe County Detention Make BIG Center in Key West, Bachelor’s in Human Services Required, $$$$ Love Retail? Property Manager (Residen- CAP and Bilingual preferred. Full Time. tial) needed for Beautiful, New Want to work in a fun environment? Property near S. Miami Bartender, Dancers [email protected] All applicants must submit: 1) resume; 2) three references; Servers & Security www.castlegroup.com 3) undergo background, fingerprint, and drug screening Want to have benefits including Housing available RAINBOW REEF DIVE SHOP prior to any offer of employment. health, vacation and profit sharing? Busy Key Largo dive shop has Apply online @ http://careers.westcare.com Monday - Saturday immediate openings for full- [email protected] EEOC/DFWP time office staff. Duties include Call Mr Ford answering phones, taking Former applicants need not reapply Please fax your resume to reservations, invoicing and 664-4335 equipment sales. Computer 453-9604 or call 453-9144 and dive experience a plus. WOODYS MM82 Salary and bonus. Call (305) 451-7171. Dolphin Research Center City of Marathon Seeking PT/FT Day/Night/Weekend Wanted- Service Tech for has a full-time position for an Amerigas in Islamorada. Will IT Technical Specialist. Wastewater Plant Operator OFFICE DEPOT- MARATHON install, repair and maintain pro- Successful candidate will have Now hiring: F/T & P/T pane appliances and equip- good problem solving skills, C License IT Tech & Sales Associates. Sandal Factory/T-Shirt City Retail experience preferred. ment. Must have high school working knowledge of MS Please see website for job description: MM 102 • MM 82 • MM 50 • MM 0 diploma, class A CDL with Office/Windows OS, a pleasant Apply in person hazmat and tanker attitude and ability to work well www.ci.marathon.fl.us 4555 Overseas Hwy endorsements, great driving with others. Must be able to lift or call (305) 744-5811 record and satisfactory com- 30 pounds. Weekends pletion of DOT physical, drug required. Benefits include test and background check. medical insurance, 401(k), Monroe County Emergency Apply in person or e-mail re- vacation and paid holidays Management Department GREAT PAY! sume to julie.duvall@amerigas www.dolphins.org. E-mail your is seeking Emergency Disaster SECURITY GUARD .com resume to [email protected] Workers to assist during needed in Marathon. EOE emergency events. We offer a Call NOW 305-684-0033 compensation of $ 24.00 per Immediate opening for a hour with a 12-hour on and BOAT RENTAL COMPANY in 12-hour off shifts. Training will HVAC Service Technician Marathon needs person for be provided to all qualified general boat maintenance, Accepting applications for the applicants. If interested, please Great Pay - Paid Holidays - Paid Vacation painting, pick up & delivery. position of Technician. visit www.monroecounty-fl.gov Need driver’s lic. 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Marathon DIVE SHOP & RETAIL μ Bartender Call 305-743-6519 transportation. μ Bus Person Please call (305) 743-4738. Some scuba dive experience preferred. F/T immediate Apply in person: AAA AUTO μ ALL YEARS! employment for the right Sunset Grille & Raw Bar, 7 Junk-Used. Cars-Vans-Trucks person. Contact Bob or Knights Key Blvd, Marathon. Running or not. Cash. Randy for application. Hall’s Concierge/Marktg FLORIDA KEYS STEAK & 305-332-0483 Dive Center & Career Institute, 1 DAVE BUYS PERMITS @ Hammocks MM48. LOBSTER HOUSE Marathon. (305) 743-5929 So Atlantic Snapper, Grouper, 3 day shifts in lobby. Hourly + in Marathon, is now hiring for PARADISE TOWING [email protected]. Gulf Reef, K/Mack, Shark, Com $. Drug Test, apply at Servers, Bussers & Sword, Tuna. $$$ in 48 hours! is buying junked cars. front desk. Attn: Mike Kelly Bartenders. 904-262-2869, 904-708-0893 Call (305) 731-6540 Dolphin Research Center Call (305) 743-5516 for DROP ANCHOR RESORT is looking for an interview or apply in person is seeking a Housekeeper. engaging/entertaining person 600 trap kits on pallets. Prev. exp. preferred, Spanish a who would love an exciting FRONT COUNTER PERSON, 17"H, 22" W, 32" , L Honduron plus. Apply in person @ environmental career. SERVERS, DISHWASHER 42’x24’ Environmental- pine w/funnels, $10 per trap. 84959 Overseas Hwy. Programs Hosts narrate & COOK NEEDED Apply in Watersports Support Boat 305-664-1757. live-action/ever-changing person BRUTUS SEAFOOD Perfect for future upcoming Front Desk Reservations presentations of DRC’s 6950 O/S Hwy, Marathon FKNMS shallow water All types of permits for sale! Associate F/P with manage- dolphins and sea lions. This is contracts-operations, business Rock Shrimp, King Fish, S ment potential for Key Largo a full-time/permanent position. 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