WWW.KEYSNET.COM SATURDAY,SEPTEMBER 14, 2013 VOLUME 60, NO. 74 ● 25 CENTS MARATHON Funding headed for revote By RYAN McCARTHY decreased Original Marathon TDC confirms reconsideration board’s desire to reconsider ter to the Monroe County [email protected] Seafood Festival funding 40 its decision. Commission, urging it to percent, from $50,000 to of festival money coming Oct. 9 Many have criticized the overturn the DAC’s deci- It appears the Monroe $30,000, while tripling the DAC 3 board in the wake of sion. The commission has County Tourist Development Middle Keys group’s alloca- makes one stop in Marathon Oct. 9 at Hawks Cay Resort its Aug. 14 vote, and final say on DAC funding Council’s Middle Keys adviso- tion to Fantasy Fest in Key at the Island Fish Co. on Duck Key. Marathon City Councilman recommendations. ry committee has had a change West from $10,000 to $30,000. Several sources have told Greater Marathon Chamber Dick Ramsay put a discus- It was clear during of heart about cutting funding On a split vote at last the Keynoter that at least of Commerce Chief Executive sion item on Tuesday’s regu- Tuesday’s discussion that for its marquee events. month’s meeting, the DAC 3 two members of the nine- Officer Daniel Samess told the lar meeting agenda to dis- many believe the Aug. 14 According to the TDC, the committee also committed member DAC board wish to Keynoter that TDC Director cuss it further. vote will be overturned. DAC 3 board has decided to $20,000 to the annual Key take up a new vote at its next Harold Wheeler sent him an e- Ramsay wanted the coun- revisit its decision that West Poker Run, which regular meeting, scheduled mail last week confirming the cil to approve sending a let- See TDC, 3A
HOME PESTS SANCTUARY Millipedes invade Keys homes — again Invasives first arrived in Key West about 2001 By KEVIN WADLOW Senior Staff Writer [email protected]
They brazenly wander inside and crawl underfoot across tile floors. Passing overhead on ceilings, they seem indifferent to gravity. Yellow-banded millipedes have made themselves at Keynoter photo by KEVIN WADLOW home in the Florida Keys, A yellow-banded millipede and seem unlikely to depart. “They do get in all over the effortlessly scales a Key place,” said Suzanne Koptur, Largo wall. The harmless Phd., a professor of Biological but sometimes annoying Sciences at Florida Inter- invertebrates arrived in the national University. “They’re Keys more than a decade ago. looking for grub.” If memory suggests that fact sheet. “They do not bite.” Keys floors once went Kim Gabel, environmen- untrammeled by the hundreds tal horticulture agent for the Photo courtesy NOAA of little pink feet on just one Monroe County Extension of the inches-long millipedes, Service, was the lead author NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations will test a Puma unmanned aerial system (UAS) in the Florida Keys that would be accurate. of the 2006 Institute of Food National Marine Sanctuary starting Saturday to determine its feasibility in monitoring wildlife, locating marine The first recorded United and Agricultural Sciences debris, and helping understand how boaters use the Sanctuary. States sighting of the report on yellow-banded mil- Caribbean species was made lipedes. Gabel has been trav- in 2001, in Key West. No one eling out of state and could knows how they got here, not be reached for this article. More drones coming today possibly hitching a ride on an Koptur agreed, “They’re imported plant. really nothing to worry Test flights are scheduled in ecosystems around the interest in drones comes on They soon spread north, about, and nowhere near as National Marine to begin today in waters off world,” said Sean Morton, the heels of a test flight con- through Monroe County creepy as cockroaches.” Sanctuary eyes the Upper Keys as well as sanctuary superintendent ducted last month at the and onto the South Florida Millipedes are not insects Lower Keys. The drone being tested, behest of the Florida Keys mainland. but myriapods - essentially slow-flying craft Federal scientists hope known as the PUMA UAS, Mosquito Control District, As far as invasive species invertebrates with multiple the drones, which boast real- is a 13-pound, battery-oper- hoping to use drones to spot go, the yellow-banded milli- body segments, each having Keynoter Staff time video and photo capa- ated aircraft with a nine-foot hidden water holes that pede appears relatively benign. two pair of legs. bility - can help monitor wingspan. It can be hand- breed mosquitoes in remote “This harmless creature Each segment has a hard The skies above the wildlife at close range with launched and recovered off-islands. can be an indoor nuisance but Florida Keys may soon have minimal disturbance. from land or at sea. A North Carolina compa- not a plant pest,” says a state See Millipedes, 3A multiple drones aloft with “Testing unmanned air- And the drone can fly for ny, Condor Aerial, did one word that the National craft in the diverse habitats of up to two hours on a single demonstration flight Aug. 26. Oceanic Atmospheric the Keys will help demon- charge, according to the Then on Monday of this week, HIGH HOPES Administration (NOAA) will strate the applicability of this manufacturer. Mosquito District Director begin testing the unmanned technology in supporting sci- The Florida Keys craft for Sanctuary duty. ence and resource protection National Marine Sanctuary’s See Drones, 3A MONROE COUNTY Bridge fix could top $71 million? remotely accurate. Omaha, Neb.-based archi- November. County gets According to Monroe tectural, engineering and Both HDR and state DOT report Tuesday County consultant HDR consulting firm $18,000 to officials are expected to Inc., it will take $71.76 mil- conduct an independent attend Tuesday’s County on historic span lion over the next 30 years to review of two complicated Commission meeting in keep the Old Seven Mile 2012 state Department of Marathon, at which HDR By RYAN McCARTHY Bridge leading to Pigeon Transportation inspection will go over its 32-page [email protected] Key functional. reports that outlined numer- report with the board. That’s more than $53 mil- ous bridge deficiencies. Much is hinging on the The city of Marathon’s lion above an $18 million The 202- and 132-page outcome of Tuesday’s dis- Keynoter photo by KEVIN WADLOW most iconic landmark and county estimate to upgrade DOT reports contain dozens cussion, as the county was in tourist destination could be the decking and railing on of photos cataloging the midst of negotiating with Marathon High School swimmer Audrey Matthis adorns in even more jeopardy than the bridge, though the HDR the†bridge’s disrepair, but DOT on the $18 million teammate Nicole Lera with words of encouragement imagined if figures in a estimate does include repairs are difficult to decipher. The decking fix. The county was before a four-school meet Thursday in Islamorada.See the recently released Monroe to the bridge’s substructure. agency inspects the bridge results, Story 1B. County study are even The county paid the twice each year in May and See Bridge, 3A
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NEWS BRIEFS KEY WEST Deputies earn ‘Master’ status for their work Panel meets Sept. 18 on Navy plan Monroe Sheriff Deputies Reviewing tional capabilities in more rounds going into the water; the Navy and hear a presen- study was completed in Jeanette Joseph and Dahlgren than 2.6 million square miles flare exercises using more tation from consultant Keith 2009. The full document is Marks earned Master Deputy environmental of the Atlantic Ocean and than 4,500 flares; and the and Schnars. available online at stripes in a ceremony held this Gulf of Mexico. annual release of 30,000 Oversight Committee www.AFTTEIS.com. week at the Monroe County impact The Atlantic Fleet canisters of chaff, a radar- member Don Riggs Another Navy study Detention Center. Training and Testing docu- fooling countermeasure. acknowledged that the pub- affecting Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay and By SEAN KINNEY ment was widely vetted by Naval Air Station spokes- lic process is nearly over and residents made official in Major Tommy Taylor offered [email protected] the Monroe County woman Trice Denny noted: the Navy’s intention is August lays out an increase congratulations noting the Commission, an advisory “Just remember, these are all essentially realized, but he in fighter-jet takeoffs and master deputy certification An advisory committee panel and hired consultants potential increases that are said another recommenda- landings at NAS Key West’s isn’t easy to earn. empanelled by the Monroe from the firm Keith and not necessarily going to hap- tion may be forthcoming. Boca Chica Field, along with Requirements include: County Commission to Schnars. pen each year. The EIS “There’s some value of a transition to the newer gen- ● At least five years of study the environmental The training increases would give the Navy the going on the records with eration fighter jet, the F-35 service with the Sheriff’s impacts of U.S. Navy opera- are broad and include more increased capability should it your concerns even if the Lightning II. Office tions in the Florida Keys air combat maneuvers such be required.” concerns aren’t going to be Navy officials are now ● Above standard per- meets next week to discuss as dog fights between The county’s EIS addressed,” Riggs said, empowered to increase the formance evaluations for the the future of explosive, sonar planes, from 5,700 per year Oversight Committee is set pointing out that chaff, flares number of flight operations past three years and gunnery exercises in up to 6,840; an increase in to meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, and explosives will ultimate- out of Boca Chica from ● An enhanced education, local waters. air platform testing from 10 Sept. 18, in County Com- ly wind up in Keys waters. 47,500 annually up to 52,000 including at least 30 semester Earlier this month the to 12 per year; an increase missioner Danny Kolhage’s “This has the potential to and gradually replace the F- hours in college, or at least Navy released a final envi- in gunnery exercises from office, 530 Whitehead St. to impact everybody in the 18 Super Hornet with the 120 hours of specialized law ronmental impact statement 36 to 70 per year involving consider entering another Florida Keys.” Lightning II. enforcement training that guides future opera- 56,000 non-explosive round of public comment to The last comparable ● Meeting all annual retraining requirements, including maintaining all IN THE COURTS MARATHON required certifications, such as CPR, Firearms training, training in OC gas, baton, Jury selection in Taser or anything else Rush on city hall bids raises alarm required by their current like Dick pulling those Ramsay said. assignment stabbing case Monday Architect warns shenanigans it makes it tough.” He added that, for now, he ● Horn did not return a call has “absolutely no idea” why At least 20 hours of Monroe of risks, costly community service / volun- Murder charge for comment, but his letter the city’s design team would be Count addresses items the design working on a rushed timetable. teer work in the community Circuit change orders in a one year period. dates back to team should not be responsi- “It appears it’s based on Court By RYAN McCARTHY ble for “if such problems trying to get the final bidding Judge ’09 Fantasy Fest [email protected] evolve due to the untypical process through before the David bidding process and extreme- upcoming election, but I’m KEYS WEATHER By SEAN KINNEY Audlin Tempers flared at the end ly short bidding time frame.” speculating,” he said. “That’s [email protected] declared a of Tuesday’s Marathon City Horn listed those as: my opinion and I will get to PREDICTED TEMPERATURES mistrial. Council meeting due to per- ● The schedule forces con- the bottom of it.” Jury selection in the sec- FERRO Then DAY HIGH LOW ceived issues with an acceler- tractors to bid using largely Cinque told the Keynoter ond murder trial of in April, Audlin recused preliminary “design develop- he’s “highly insulted by SAT. 91 79 himself from further pro- ated timetable to construct a Nicholas Ferro is set to long-awaited new City Hall. ment documents” as opposed [Ramsay’s] insinuation.” SUN. 91 78 begin Monday at the ceedings, handing off the to “construction development “That’s the stupidest thing case to Garcia. Mayor Mike Cinque took MON. 90 77 Plantation Key Courthouse. exception to Councilmen documents” that are much I ever heard. Dick is starting TUES. 90 77 Monroe County Circuit In July, Garcia released more detailed and complete. to stir up a bunch of lies. Ferro on a $750,000 bond. Dick Ramsay and Chris Bull Court Judge Luis Garcia expressing “major concerns” ● An already shortened four- Dick is doing what’s good for has three days set aside for Ferro is required to wear week time frame to produce Dick,” he said. Forecast: Expect partly an ankle monitor tracking with City Manager Roger cloudy skies with a chance the jury selection process Hernstadt’s schedule during construction documents has Bull told the Keynoter he and two weeks total set his whereabouts. been shortened to three weeks. has concerns with certain of thunderstorms. Ferro, represented by closing comments, as aside for the trial. ● Bidders won’t have aspects of the project, but Miami-based attorney Ed opposed to discussing it dur- Visit KeysNet.com/weather Ferro, 27, of ing the meeting. enough time to review the con- said he only planned to Hollywood in Broward O’Donnell IV, contends struction documents before request a special meeting on for radar and extended forecast. that he stabbed Butler in Fanning the flames was County, is accused of stab- the insinuation that the city bidding, which “can result in the topic. By that time bing to death Key Wester self-defense. additional change orders.” Cinque and Ramsay were Assistant Miami-Dade was rushing contractors to Marquese Butler on Nov. ● Subcontractors will ulti- already going back and forth. County State Attorneys bid on the estimated $5.5 BEACH ADVISORIES 1, 2009, during a brawl million job at Cinque’s mately submit bids to the gen- “We’re all here and it’d near Caroline and Breezye Telfair and eral contractor based on take a minute and a half to The Monroe County behest. He terms out of office Simonton streets in the Miesha Darrough are pros- design documents, which vote on whether to have a Health Department tests on Nov. 5. aftermath of the annual ecuting because staff at the “will cause change order special call meeting. But he Keys beaches every two Common practice is to Fantasy Fest parade. Monroe County State requests during construction.” shut it down for whatever weeks for the presence of Attorney’s Office has ties agenda an item for discus- Ferro, 26, stood trial for ● The design team is reason,” Bull said. enteric bacteria. There cur- sion, but Ramsay said he did second-degree murder in to the Butler family. “being exposed to risks that Bull sent his request to rently are no beaches with not receive a letter from the Key West in March, but Neither side will com- would not be there if there City Clerk Diane Clavier on health advisories against city’s lead architect, William jurors were unable to reach ment given a gag order was a typical schedule and Thursday afternoon. It swimming. issued by Garcia. Horn, until Tuesday. Horn is a verdict after three days of working with Marathon firm bidding process.” appears the meeting won’t deliberations leading Chief Solaria Design & Consulting According to the letter, happen, though, as Co. and Key West firm mbi- design documents were to be Councilwoman Ginger CONTACT US Meeting Notice k2m on the project. complete by Sept. 4; con- Snead is unavailable and Horn wrote the letter on struction documents by Sept. Cinque is out of town until Monroe County Land Authority Aug. 7. It was addressed to 23 and bids are due by Oct. 4. next Friday. Upper Keys The Monroe County Land Authority Advisory Committee Hernstadt and outlined myri- Solaria President Steve Hernstadt said the sched- 91655 Overseas Highway ad potential problems if the Grasely told the Keynoter he ule he laid out was based on Tavernier, FL 33070 will meet in the Monroe Regional Service Center located at city sticks to the timetable it wasn’t interested in whatever council comments after vot- Newsroom . . . .(305) 852-3216 2796 Overseas Highway, Suite 104, Marathon, Florida on put in place. politics are at work behind ing to move ahead with the Advertising . . .(305) 852-3216 September 25, 2013 beginning at 9:00 AM. The agenda “I have major concerns the scenes, but did confirm new City Hall. Fax ...... (305) 853-1040 is available online at www.monroecounty-fl.gov or by over a letter that I got this issues with the lack of time “They urged me to get it Fax ...... (305) 852-0199 contacting the Land Authority office at 295-5180. morning concerning the available. done as soon as reasonably progress of the City Hall. Our “If you talked to any con- possible,” he said. Marathon ADA ASSISTANCE If you are a person with a disability who needs special design team . . . wrote this tractor and told them how it Hernstadt declined to 3015 Overseas Highway accommodations in order to participate in these proceedings, please contact letter because they had con- was going they’d say, ‘Oh comment on how he might (P.O. Box 500158) the County Administrator’s Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the wow,’” he said. “A project address Horn’s letter with the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) calendar days prior to cerns and wanted the city to Marathon, FL 33050-0158 understand those concerns,” like this should take six design team. Newsroom . . .(305) 743-5551 the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711”. Published Keynoter 9-14-13 Ramsay said on Tuesday. months. From a standard nor- The council decided in Advertising . . .(305) 743-5551 But Cinque cut off mal project this is about half July on a roughly 13,000- to Fax ...... (305) 743-6397 Ramsay and Bull, angered the duration.” 14,000-square-foot City Hall, Fax ...... (305) 743-9586 Lots 41, 42 & 43 Cayman Dr. they chose that point in the Grasely also reiterated on stilts, located at the events Ramrod Key meeting to address Horn’s Horn’s concern with con- field between 98th and 99th E-mail letter. Bull then asked City tractors basing bids on streets on U.S. 1. [email protected] Attorney John Herin about design documents that lack As proposed, it would sit the proper procedure to almost all detail. roughly 50 feet off highway Missing your paper? request a special meeting to “Basically what they are and have parking on both We no longer offer same-day discuss City Hall, but Cinque is nice pictures,” he said. sides and an events plaza in redelivery for missing or wet adjourned the meeting. “I am going to find out back. It would also feature a papers. Customers can “It was the wrong time,” who’s at the bottom of this 200-seat meeting room/events request a credit or next-day Cinque told the Keynoter. “I accelerated schedule. room on the 98th Street side Dave LISTED & JUST SOLD these lots on redelivery by calling felt sorry for Chris; I think he Whether it’s an individual or and city offices on the 99th 743-5551. After hours, call Ramrod Key! If you are ready to Buy or Sell got caught in the middle a little more, when I can confirm Street side. toll-free (800) 843-4372. your piece of Paradise, call Dave today. bit. When you have somebody I’ll make those facts public,” FLORIDA KEYS KEYNOTER (ISSN Dave Wiley 8756-6427, USPS# 0201-620) is ENVIRONMENT published semi-weekly by Florida (305) 942-6210 Keys Keynoter, P.O. Box 500158, Marathon, Florida 33050-0158. www.DaveWileyProperties.com Keys sites removed from DEP list Subscription rates are $54.23 in the Keys.Your Keynoter home Big Pine Key office is open 7 days a week for your convenience most pristine” and were often ping errors and various legal delivery subscription includes Most located included in larger land-con- reasons. the Sunday edition of The Miami Herald. Keynoter mail in Upper Keys servation efforts. Because of the process subscriptions: $64.84 in Florida “Sometimes in order to required to approve the list, and $60.32 out-of-state. Please drew concerns get the critical land you need the sale of any land isn’t call for all other rates, including — you have to buy a portion expected to occur until the overseas mail. Periodicals Postage By JIM TURNER Paid at Marathon, Florida and of land that is not as high middle of next year. additional mailing offices. The News Service of Florida value,” Grandin said. “So The Legislature approved Island Vision Care extra acres were typically the state land-sale program POSTMASTER: Address changes thrown in by land owners, with the hope of raising to FLORIDA KEYS KEYNOTER, Numerous parcels within PO BOX 500158, MARATHON, FL the Florida Keys have been sometimes they presented it $50 million. 33050-0158. is now accepting removed from the list of as an all or nothing deal.” Grandin said it is state-owned properties under The 17 small parcels — unknown how much the state NEW patients. consideration for a massive totaling 15.2 acres — around will generate from the sale to help fund future land- Plantation Key within the parcels that remain under conservation efforts. Florida Keys Wildlife and consideration and that no Dr. John Sheldon's The announcement Thurs- Environmental Area, most estimate may be made until optometry practice services day from the state abutting U.S. 1, were the final list is set. Department of Environ- removed due to environmen- The money from any sale all ages, from kids to seniors. mental Protection came as tal and growth-management will be combined with $20 Susan Grandin, director of reasons that had been pointed million that lawmakers Monday - Friday 9AM to 5PM the Division of State Lands, out by officials from Monroe included in the budget for the Saturday by appointment defended the overall proposal County, Grandin said. purchase of land to protect to sell targeted acres of con- In the past month, more springs and water quality. 6400 Overseas Hwy. servation lands to raise than 1,000 acres have been Groups such as the money for the purchase of removed from the list. Many Florida Wildlife Federation MM 50.5 (next to Herbie’s) more critical sites. of those acres were removed continue to have questions She said many of the sites because of title restrictions about sites on the list. 743-2020 that could be sold are “not the that prohibit any sale, map- Keynoter KeysNet.com Saturday, September 14, 2013 3A ‘Right now doesn’t look positive’ From Bridge, 1A “Why is the bridge alloca- including state Secretary Wilson wasn’t immedi- tion still in capital improve- Ananth†Prasad. ately optimistic about the attempting to have DOT foot ment plan if we don’t know “The state is going to bridge’s future, though. most of the repair bill in what’s going to happen?” she have to play a much bigger “Right now it doesn’t exchange for taking over said. role in a solution because the look very positive if the ownership of the bridge. “That’s skin in the game; county can’t assume the lia- numbers are anything like In June, the commission that’s [DOT’s] term, not bility of the substructure and what HDR says,” he said. agreed to include a $2.7 mil- ours. It makes us credible,” the deck based on the num- Tuesday’s meeting is lion placeholder for bridge County Administrator bers we saw,” he said. scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. repair in its $57 million list Roman Gastesi replied. County Public Works & at the Marathon Government of future infrastructure proj- But county Mayor George Engineering Division Center. ects. Commissioner Heather Neugent told the Keynoter Director Kevin Wilson said Carruthers was questioning the report could throw a HDR and DOT officials have Senior staff writer Kevin that decision at a Monday wrench in negotiations. He been “talking so they can Wadlow contributed to this special budget meeting in said he’s had preliminary dis- understand what each other report. Marathon. cussions with DOT officials thinks” regarding the bridge.
Testing wildlife surveys by air IF THE POWER GOES OUT WILL YOU BE READY? From Drones, 1A for mosquito control use, craft will be launched either Guard. The sanctuary is pro- according to Brown. from a sanctuary vessel or viding support to this year’s Keys Power Systems LLC Michael Doyle met with NOAA’s foray into drone the shoreline and recovered mission through vessel use WE TURN YOU ON! WHEN THE OTHERS TURN YOU OFF
Kevin Brown, a Marathon technology for the Florida from the water. A NOAA and staff time. ● man who hopes to start selling Keys Marine Sanctuary is Corps pilot with the NOAA If test missions are suc- “unmanned autonomous vehi- examining how unmanned Office of Marine and cessful, unmanned aircraft ● cles” or UAVs. craft can approach wildlife Aviation Operations will technology could be used in The Marathon-based con- with minimal disturbance, control the Puma remotely. marine protected areas ● tractor brought a working according to Morton. “Unmanned aircraft sys- worldwide, NOAA said. ● craft known as the DJI The tests being conducted tems represent the next Previous UAS tests have Phantom and S800 model starting today and continuing development in marine taken place at national www.keyspowersystems.com Commercial - Industrial “multi-rotor” drone that uses for a week will include sur- resource monitoring, and are marine sanctuaries in Residential rotors for lift. The Condor veying protected marine life potentially cheaper, greener Washington state, California, Sales & Service drone has wings and a single like roseate spoonbills, roost- and safer than manned Hawaii and Georgia. 7KW to 5 Mega Watt Units rear propeller that more close- ing frigate birds, sea turtles flights,” said Matt Pickett, Florida Keys National 292-9277 Diesel Fuel Polishing ly resembles a bird in flight. and Key deer. aviation operations coordina- Marine Sanctuary protects FL. Lic. ER0011651 L.P. Systems Leak Test The district has not made NOAA officials said the tor for NOAA’s Office of 2,900 square nautical miles a decision about proceeding Puma can “fly lower and National Marine Sanctuaries. of critical marine habitat, AUTOMATIC STANDBY GENERATORS with drones, but the Condor slower than manned aircraft NOAA is partnering to including coral reef, hard Aerial system, with training, and its quiet operating sys- test the UAS with scientists bottom, sea grass meadows, would cost about $80,000 to tem allows scientists to gath- and resource managers from mangrove communities and start. The S800 craft would er species population data the U.S. Fish and Wildlife sand flats, as well as ship- cost the district less than without disturbing wildlife.” Service, National Park wrecks and maritime her- $10,000 after being modified During the test, the air- Service and U.S. Coast itage resources. Rain, cold trigger migration From Millipedes, 1A sume decaying plant detritus, The march of yellow- wall. If air-conditioning can which is an asset to the banded millipedes indoors escape, the millipedes can shell, outlined in yellow. The ecosystem. seems to ebb and flow, possi- get in. yellow-banded millipedes As part of their defense, bly triggered by rain or cold. “If you see a live one on can grow to about 4 inches. millipedes excrete a type of Unless the millipedes find the floor, spritz it with a Despite the name, milli- oil with an unpleasant odor. a way back to the yard, they water bottle and toss it back pedes do not have 1,000 legs. Koptur said an FIU grad- probably will dry out from outside,” Koptur said. “If However, several hundred uate student working at lack of moisture and die you want to kill them, I don’t legs are possible. Miami’s Monkey Jungle within a day, leaving their recommend pesticides. Keep Millipedes typically con- “saw the monkeys picking curled corpses behind to be a cup of water with a little bit fine themselves to moist and up the millipedes in a swept up. of dish soap and drop them dark areas under boards or delighted way, and rubbing About the only way to in, then recycle their bodies flowerpots, and around their fur with them,” appar- keep them outside is to in the compost bin.” spongy plants like mosses ently as some type of insect check weather seals, caulk- Gabel and her co-authors and liverworts. They con- repellant. ing and other areas along the noted in their fact sheet, “This is one of those situa- tions that what nature Come visit our online photo galleries has created, nature will have and submit your own at www.KeysNet.com/Photos ‘Some votes are changing’ to cure.” From TDC, 1A sion among at least two mem- like answered. Wheeler is bers of the board. out of town until Monday. “I believe things are The definitions are com- “It was at the heart of the working toward a resolu- plicated, but turnkey events matter as to whether the tion,” County Commissioner are essentially supposed to Seafood Festival qualifies as David Rice said from his seat generate more room nights a turnkey event. How does in the audience. Mayor Mike than destination events. Harold say everything is Cinque had asked Rice if he Maximum funding is resolved when he was the wished to speak. $50,000 to turnkey events one leading the charge at the Added Cinque: “I have and $30,000 for destination. local DAC that it was not a talked to some of the board County Mayor George turnkey event? So I don’t members and I’m confident Neugent has also scheduled a know if this matter is com- some of the votes are going commissioner’s item for pletely resolved at this to be changed.” Tuesday’s monthly meeting time,” Neugent said. Wheeler also attended in Marathon to discuss the Tuesday’s commission Tuesday’s council meeting. DAC 3 Seafood Fest vote. meeting is scheduled to He declined to speak, but Neugent said it appeared begin at 9 a.m. at the offered to answer any ques- “moot” with a revote sched- Marathon Government tions if necessary. uled, but that he has ques- Center. TDC funding is centered tions on the definitions he’d on the amount of “heads in beds” an event generates. The Seafood Fest draws THE KEY WEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE DE MOYA GROUP PRESENT 20,000-plus visitors to “A Showcase of Key West Businesses” Marathon Community Park 25th Annual Trade Show each March, but does so at Wednesday, September 18, 2013 – 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. the height of tourist season. 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MARATHON Across-the-board raises fail Bull made that proposal received pay raises in the cretion of the city manager. Last sticking again on Tuesday, but was past five years, but Cinque It was voted down, 3-2. point before shot down by fellow council noted that health insurance Keating then motioned to members. costs have increased $2,800 approve his original propos- budget adopted Councilman Rich Keating per employee over that time. al of bonuses for employees said he would prefer that The city foots the bill for earning over $39,000 per By RYAN McCARTHY Hernstadt “make the final that increase. year. It was approved, 3-2, [email protected] decision on the raises,” but “Even on a $40,000 or with Ramsay and Bull dis- agreed to a threshold of senting. A raise versus bonus $39,000. The council ultimately argument was the only snag “I’d like to maybe see [a approved a spending plan Tuesday during the city of 3 percent raise] for the rank ‘I have a that’s largely the same as Marathon’s final public and file employees,” he said. first presented in July. hearing for its fiscal year “Department heads set goals tendency to not Changes were so minimal 2013-14 budget. for themselves and they want to give an that the council didn’t bother Councilman Chris Bull have to be evaluated. I’d like to go through a final presen- has been lobbying since July to see that be a part of the across-the-board tation that Finance Director for a 3 percent across-the- criteria for their raises.” raise.You’re now Peter Rosasco delivered at board raise for all city Councilwoman Ginger the Sept. 5 initial public employees except City Snead and Mayor Mike treating your hearing. Manager Roger Hernstadt, Cinque agreed with Keating directors the The city’s total budget is who has a separate contract as and voted down Bull’s pro- same way you do $11.46 million for the fiscal an employee of the council. posal, 3-2. Councilman Dick year beginning Oct. 1, and is As written, the budget Ramsay sided with Bull. the secretaries.’ expected to raise $3.99 mil- called for an average of 3 “I have a tendency to not lion in property taxes. percent bonuses for all want to give an across-the- — Councilwoman Ginger Snead The 2.2969 property tax employees, but Bull has board raise. You’re now rate is 5.32 percent over the been adamant since July that treating your directors the rollback rate of 2.1809. the raises be permanent. same way you do the secre- Rollback is the rate needed Come visit our online photo galleries Either way, the 2013-14 tax taries,” Snead said. $50,000 employee that’s a 5 or to collect the same amount and submit your own at rate would not change. Cinque told the Keynoter 6 percent raise. They’re get- of tax dollars as in the cur- www.KeysNet.com/Photos that Hernstadt “mentioned ting another $3,000 in premi- rent year. to me that $39,000 was ums paid for them,” he said. That rate is equivalent to where you start to get into In a last ditch effort to $2.2969 for every $1,000 of management and that’s compromise, Bull motioned assessed property value, where it should be more to approve a 2 percent meaning the owner of a incentivized.” across-the-board raise and a $300,000 house in Marathon City employees have not 1 percent bonus at the dis- would pay $689.07 in city taxes. The same owner paid $659.67 in city taxes this year.
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-AYOR -IKE #INQUE [email protected].fl.us 6ICE -AYOR 2ICHARD +EATING [email protected].fl.us #OUNCILMEMBER #HRIS "ULL [email protected].fl.us #OUNCILMEMBER $ICK 2AMSEY [email protected].fl.us s ,OCALLY OWNED OPERATED BY $ISCOUNT 2OCK 3AND #OUNCILMEMBER 'INGER 3NEAD [email protected].fl.us Owner Eddie Lopez has lived and worked in Marathon for 27 years #ITY MAILING ADDRESS Business established in Marathon in 1997—15 years! City of Marathon, 9805 Overseas Highway Marathon, Florida 33050 s $ESIGNED TO SERVE -ARATHON AND IMMEDIATE VICINITY /UR CONTACT INFORMATION s 0ROPERTY ZONED )NDUSTRIAL AND IS A USE AS OF [email protected] RIGHT UNDER #ITY #ODESO IT IS IN THE RIGHT PLACE Discount Rock and Sand, Inc. 1077 79th Street Ocean, Marathon, FL 33050 s 7ILL BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR For more information, Industrial-zoned property on two sides call Eddie Lopez at (305) 481-0009 20-foot-wide planted buffer between site or Sandy Walters at (305) 294-1238 and neighbors 12-foot-tall wall along Stirrup Key Wood Drive Operating hours 7:30-5:30 Monday-Saturday — NO early morning or late evening noise! s &ACILITY IS HIGHLY REGULATED BY 3TATE OF &LORIDA 10-page permit from Florida Department s 7ILL BENElT COMMUNITY BY SAVING AND ENERGY of Environmental Protection (DEP) 38 conditions require facility to be built and Cost savings to property owners and contractors run cleanly and safely 2ECYCLES MATERIALS NOW GOING INTO LANDlLLS OR BEING INCINERATEDSAVING ENERGY AND RESOURCES DEP inspectors can visit facility at any time ensuring constant enforcement and compliance Reduces vehicles on road by consolidating truckloads All management and staff must be trained at State-approved school s /.,9 CLEAN NON HAZARDOUS CONSTRUCTION AND Facility must follow detailed, State-approved DEMOLITION #$ DEBRIS CAN BE TAKEN THERE Operation & Maintenance Manual 2ESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL #$ DEBRIS 9ARD TRASH s 3TATE OF &LORIDA GREATLY ENCOURAGES THESE FACILITIES Florida law states: 2ECYCLABLE MATERIALS WOOD CARDBOARD METALS ETC “The Legislature finds that the recycling of s 7HAT #!../4 BE TAKEN THERE construction and demolition debris fulfills an NO hazardous waste important state interest.” This facility will help Monroe County and Marathon NO smelly household garbage meet the State-mandated 75% recycling goal NO biomedical waste NOTHING that goes into your home trash cans and is picked up by Marathon Garbage
s 4HIS IS ./4 A DUMP OR A JUNK YARD What comes in goes out—nothing stays there more than 6 days! 5SED VEHICLES TIRES ETC ARE ./4 ACCEPTED Spotters trained at State-approved school will inspect all loads coming in and reject non-acceptable materials
s 3-!,, ONLY SF CEMENT COVERED mOOR #$ DEBRIS IS ACCEPTED FROM SPECIALTY HAULERS CONTRACTORS OR PROPERTY OWNERS 2ECYCLABLES ARE SORTED OUT Aviation Boulevard .ON RECYCLABLES ARE CONSOLIDATED
s 7ILL ./4 GENERATE LOTS OF TRAFlC About 7-10 loads a day expected at start = a few small trucks in and out and 1 large truck out to mainland Maximum capacity after 5 years projected at 12-18 small trucks a day and 2 large trucks out Trucks entering facility will form line in entrance road—limited to 3 at any one time Any trucks waiting to enter will park at adjacent property, entirely off of Aviation Boulevard 6A Saturday, September 14, 2013 Florida Keys Keynoter Opinion & Editorial
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Check ballot status and appalled to see that, while we were investigated and, if voter turn-out via Being conscientious citizens of Key entered as receiving absentee ballots absentee ballot is low, the results of Higher insurance West, my husband and I want to vote for the November run-offs, we were that election should be called into in the up-coming elections, even NOT scheduled to receive ballots for question. though personal business is keeping us the October 1st election. That there is a very controversial rates a given now out-of-state at that time. We dutifully I have called the Supervisor of issue on the ballot could make one used the web site provided for request- Elections office to demand ballots and very suspicious of how something like Long-term impact on cost ing absentee ballots and on August 22 written my complaints to Ms. (Joyce) this can happen. to own coastal real estate e-mail responses confirmed that our Griffin (Supervisor of Elections). I am I urge everyone who has requested requests were received as we intended. not only concerned about my own bal- an absentee ballot to immediately a real cause for alarm Since the October 1st election is lot, but I am concerned that there may check their own election status. approaching, and we have not received be many more voters who might be P.D. Cummings Property insurance policies in Florida are about to our ballots, I went back to the web site similarly disenfranchised. Key West get more expensive — in some cases, a lot more. to check on my status. I was shocked This is an issue that should be The potential impact could bring sweeping change to some communities, particularly those along the coast. Many property owners in coastal communities in CELEBRATING OUR PAST Florida will be hit with double-digit insurance rate increases in the coming months. This state of affairs boils down to one common denominator: Both the state of Florida and Congress cre- After the end of World War ated what amounts to property insurance welfare pro- II, Marathon business grams for political purposes — to please the electorate. leaders and others sought The state-run Citizens Property Insurance Corp. and to convert the town’s the federal National Flood Insurance Program set poli- military landing strip into a cy premiums artificially low, thus placing the risk of a commercial flight facility. catastrophe on taxpayers. National Airlines was the Now, operating with buyer’s remorse, both the state first commercial airline to and federal governments are reversing course, letting offer scheduled service in rates rise to market levels. 1958. A lighting system, The cost of that past political folly will now be borne rotating beacon and hard by today’s property owners. This week’s decision by the surfaced overlay were Office of Insurance Regulation to allow Citizens to added in the 1960s. A increase rates by a statewide average of 6.3 percent will be particularly tough on coastal counties, where 10 per- parallel taxi strip was added cent hikes are likely. in the 1970s.The facility These increases arrive in January and February 2014. now operates as a general On top of that, the National Flood Insurance Program is aviation airfield managed scaling back on subsidized premiums and raising rates on by Monroe County. And low-lying properties beginning Oct. 1, only weeks away. has been approved for a Older homes could be hit with 20 percent increases customs service facility that annually. will allow planes to land And there’s yet another property insurance issue on from overseas flights and the horizon. The state-run insurance giant intends to clear customs in Marathon shed 400,000 of its 1.22 million customers — by shift- instead of diverting to airfields ing those policies into the private insurance market. in Miami-Dade County or Key Those letters will come from one of the state’s private West International. carriers taking over their homeowner policies by Nov. 5. However, policyholders can reject the takeover and remain Photo courtesy of Jerry Wilkinson with Citizens, although those property owners can be forced into the private market in January as insurance com- panies will be allowed to cherry-pick Citizens policies. GUEST COLUMN There are other provisions in the law that complicate the issue, and policyholders should consult their insur- ance agent to find the best solution to their situation. City needs to invest in sustainability Gov. Rick Scott and the Legislature are intent on The architectural renderings of the design rather than load to the building. lowering the risk on Citizens by shedding policies. new city hall building in Marathon voted make an investment in Not only will solar PV offer natu- Florida has escaped a hurricane strike for a record seven on by the City Council and my subse- sustainability. The real ral “peak shaving” when the utility years, and Citizens holds a record $6 billion surplus, quent meetings with Debbie London and costs of the fire station rates may be the highest, but on week- Karl Bursa (Planning Department) would design are now buried ends when most of the building is enough to cover damages for a once-a-half century hurri- suggest the extent of sustainable energy in the excessive month- dormant, any excess energy produced cane. But Tallahassee — like Washington, D.C. — wants to applications for the design would be lim- ly electric bills, which is net metered at full retail value back put property insurance on more actuarially sound ground. ited to solar PV landscape lighting. will only increase in to the city. This one-two punch in property insurance is bound I’ve watched Marathon’s evolution the future for the life of If the system incorporates battery to have a major impact on Florida’s real estate market. for more than 20 years and am con- WILLIAMS the building. backup, you will have instant power We can virtually rule out a political solution. cerned that our city leaders are not con- The taxpayers should know the backup without waiting for the genera- For many homeowners, the cost of living in Florida sidering the errors of past decisions to amount we pay in utility bills after the tor warmup, eliminating system crash- will increase sharply. Our fear is soaring property insur- gauge future investments. Are projected completion of the fire station as com- es during power interruptions. These ance will alter the cultural landscape as policyholders costs associated with our city’s massive pared to the initial cost of a solar PV sys- solar PV arrays are typically warranted who cannot afford the new rates sell their properties to monthly electric bills weighed against tem. I believe this building project is a for 25 years, with performance expec- the more affluent and to investors. The politics of the designing for solar PV as a viable com- good litmus test to the reasoning applied tations well beyond 50 years. This is plement (historically electrical costs to future building projects, funded by the established and proven technology. past are coming back to haunt the future. have averaged a 5 percent increase per taxpayers, including the new city hall. The long-term return on investment year) to future building design? It has been demonstrated many should be a consideration, as should — Bradenton Herald We’ve been here before. Sea, Air, times that the cost of solar as a retrofit Marathon’s opportunity to set a stan- Land Technologies invested many hours is far greater than incorporating it into dard for environmental stewardship. with the architect for the new Grassy a building designed for solar. During The irony lies in our exceptional access Key fire station design reviewing: construction, the array attachment to solar energy, our exceptional vulner- ● Wayne Markham ...... Publisher Efficient air conditioning design points can be bolted into the roof fram- ability to the effects of climate change (typically 60 percent to 70 percent of ing, conduit runs can be made and and being located within the second Larry Kahn ...... Editor electric bills). inverter locations established. largest marine sanctuary in the country. Richard Tamborrino ...... Advertising/New Bus. Dev. Dir. ● The daily Kwh of solar that can fit Adding dormers on the south side I would encourage all members of Kathie Bryan ...... Financial Director on that roof space. (back of building) greatly limit the the City Council to please revisit this Todd Swift ...... Production Manager ● The significant reduction in air available square footage available for a legacy decision with their fellow Carter Townshend ...... Circulation Manager conditioning requirements resulting solar PV array. The hottest side of the council members. from the solar array shadowing the roof, facing south, is the best place to PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY hottest portion of the roof. locate the solar array for optimum ener- Bob Williams owns Sea, Air, Land Contents copyright 2013 Keynoter Publishing Co. The city voted for the least-expensive gy production and shadowing the heat Technologies in Marathon.
Letters to Letters of local interest are welcome, but subject to editing and condensing.There is a 400-word limit. Letters thanking an individual are welcome. Space does not permit publication of thank-you letters consisting of lists.Letters must be signed.Anonymous letters will not be published.Include a daytime phone number (which will not be published) where you may the Editor be reached if there are questions about your correspondence. Mail: Editor, Keynoter, P.O. Box 500158, Marathon, FL 33050 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 743-6397 KEY WEST KEY WEST Commission takes up La Concha City tax rate goes Tuesday meeting The sunset views to final hearing from the La follows approval Concha’s rooftop Reserves used for spending of $41,305,565, by planning bar could be up from $40,879,931 in the replaced by six to hold down current fiscal year. By SEAN KINNEY spa suites as the The proposed tax increase millage increase was $2.9185 per $1,000 of [email protected] owners of the assessed property value. For Duval Street Keynoter Staff the owner of a $300,000 A widely unpopular plan hotel seek house, that would equate to to convert the La Concha’s approval The Key West City an $875.55 city tax bill. rooftop bar into a day spa is Tuesday from Commission on Tuesday The rate up for a binding poised to get the OK from will convene for the second vote is $2.7976 per $1,000. the Key West City the Key West Commission. and final public hearing of The owner of the same Commission during a meet- the fiscal year 2013-14 house — assuming a 4.32 ing set for Sept. 17. municipal tax rate and increase in taxable value — Members of the Key Keynoter photo by budget plan. will pay the same $875. West Planning Board, while SEAN KINNEY The session, tacked on to With a full slate of major sympathetic to public opin- the front of a regular meet- public developments in ion, approved the concept mendation is approval.” documents given to commis- ing Mallory Square. There ing, is set for 6 p.m. in Old process, the planned budget via a major development The 160-room hotel at sioners are 28 pages of let- has to be a point where you, City Hall on Greene Street. considers several sizeable plan back in July. 430 Duval is owned by the ters and emails that nostalgi- our city leaders, put your During a special meeting capital allocations: $17 mil- As city Planning Director local Spottswood family and cally ask for a reprieve that foot down and say enough.” last Thursday, commission- lion for a new city hall at Don Craig told members of managed by Remington isn’t likely forthcoming. An online petition posted ers directed city staff to Glynn Archer Elementary that board: “Many have an Hospitality of Dallas. “To remove this from the to www.moveon.org and back off a proposed tax School, $5.6 million for a emotional tie,” to the space The plan calls for replac- Key West experience is a presented to Planning Board increase and dip into the new fire station at 525 but, “The property owners ing the meeting space and step in the direction contrary Chairman Richard Klitenick city’s ample reserves to off- Angela St., and $13 million do have a right to operate bar with six spa suites at a to what Key West is all garnered some 1,300 digital set the revenue gap. for the Truman Waterfront within the land development cost of $1.2 million. about,” Jim Marquardt signatures. The budget for the fiscal park, expected to cost more regulations and our recom- Appended to the back-up wrote. “This is [like] clos- year that starts Oct. 1 calls than $30 million. Keynoter KeysNet.com Saturday, September 14, 2013 7A Business
WINDSTORM INSURANCE Out-of-state policies found on Citizen’s rolls affordability,’’ he said. “People data supplied by Citizens, erage would also face fees to Lawmakers eye who live here and have their does not distinguish between bail out the state carrier, lead- changes to limit primary homes insured here policyholders who own or ing some to question the fair- are teachers, police, service rent their property to full- ness of giving out-of-state those subsidies workers and they are being time residents in Florida but residents subsidies if they stung by higher prices. While receive their bills out of state, escape the added costs. By MARY ELLEN KLAS 27,000 people who have their and those who live in Florida “We should not be subsi- Herald/Times Tallahassee Bureau bills sent to New York are get- only part of the year. dizing insurance — period — ting subsidized insurance. It’s a controversial sugges- because it distorts risk and it When Citizens Property Why do we want to subsidize tion in a state where steady distorts the market,’’ said Insurance sends out its these folks?’’ improvements in the real Christian Camara, Florida monthly customer bills, only The inequities are enough estate market are being driven state director of the R Street 31 percent of them go to the to prompt Sen. David in part by international buyers. Institute, a free-market think same house that is insured. Simmons, the chairman of For example, in Sunny tank. “But we especially CHALLENGE The rest go to other mail- the Senate Banking and Isles Beach, development is should not be subsidizing boxes in Florida — and Insurance Committee to draft under way for eight luxury folks who do not live in around the globe, according legislation to require that out- condominiums, most of Florida and would not be Fair Insurance Rates in Monroe to data analyzed by the of-state policyholders whose which are being marketed to subject to the assessments in American Consumer Institute second homes or vacation are foreign and out-of-state a worst-case scenario.” of Citizen Research. insured by Citizens no longer investors. Mayor Norman Efforts to shrink Citizens More than 19,000 bills go receive subsidized rates. Edelcup predicts the city’s and reduce the potential size WIN to people who live in Canada, “It is a real issue,’’ said property tax base will double of those assessments was the nearly 27,000 go to New Simmons, R-Maitland. “We in the next five years because focus of a major property Yorkers, almost 12,000 go to thoroughly investigated it. The of it. But, he said, access to reform bill passed last session. $1000 Gift Certificate folks in New Jersey and hun- people who have the wind- property insurance is key. Under the plan, Citizens Donated by ROYAL FURNITURE dreds more go to England, only policies in the coastal “If Citizens were to deny established a clearinghouse Germany and France. accounts pay comparatively insurance coverage to non- to encourage private insurers $10 PER TICKET From Singapore and less than people who have per- resident owners — in effect to take over Citizens plans, Only 200 tickets to be sold China, to South Africa and sonal accounts who are paying creating second class citizens limited the maximum Luxembourg, Florida’s state- close to actuarially sound — I would be totally against Citizens policy from $2 mil- run insurance company is rates. It’s grossly unfair.” it,” he said. lion to $1 million and elimi- providing subsidized insur- Pociask’s findings have If those property owners nated subsidizes for new con- ance coverage to 22,775 also prompted a coalition of are denied Citizens coverage, struction in environmentally- We are also challenging local business and property owners who reside business and environmental and can’t obtain insurance sensitive coastal areas. organizations to join us by hosting your abroad. Another 176,465 groups this week to call for from an alternative carrier, But Pociask, who said his policies go to homeowners legislation to ban property “that would immediately cut organization receives no own FIRM fundraising events. with primary addresses in owners whose primary resi- those buyers out of the mar- funding from Florida entities, MLKAR will support your activities by: other states, the study found. dence is out of state from ket and that would have a dra- warns that because of the At least 1 million of the qualifying for Citizens insur- matic effect on us,’’ he said. large number of out-of-state ● Helping with fundraising ideas; nearly 1.3 million monthly ance, which are offered at Legislators tried to impose policyholders, the reforms below-market rates. a surcharge on non-home- may not do enough to ease bills for homeowners policies ● Advertising your company’s stay in Florida, but that “It is bad public policy to steaded property once before, the financial burden on includes an estimated continue to allow public subsi- in 2006. But the measure, Florida residents if a massive events on Facebook, in print 500,000 policies that go to dies for wealthy, out-of-state which was adopted by legisla- storm were to hit. advertising in local newspapers, addresses different from the homeowners, including coastal tors as part of a sweeping “The whole idea of hav- property that is insured. homeowners who should be insurance reform bill, was ing that investment from and radio promotions; As Florida grapples with paying a fair price to live in a repealed the next year in the other countries is really how to lower the cost of vulnerable area,’’ said Manley wake of spiraling insurance good for the state, but, the ● Provide change ($$) collections homeowners insurance along Fuller, president of the Florida costs at the state-run carrier. question is, should some- boxes where requested; its hurricane alley, the out-of- Wildlife Federation and a Under the current system, body else be on the hook for state subsidies are a luxury it member the Stronger Safer anyone who obtains a paying for their insurance?’’ ● Recognition & Awards cannot afford, said Steve Florida Coalition, whose goal Citizens policy faces the risk he asked. Pociask, president of the is to reduce the risk of hurri- of being charged additional “Our plan is to address advertising at the end of the event. Washington, D.C.-based cane losses in the wake of a assessments if the state runs the inherent inequities that think tank that reviewed major storm. out of money to cover claims exist without denying any- Please call Tammy at 305-743-2485 Citizens’ billing lists. The study, produced inde- in a massive storm. Floridians body access to Citizens,’’ he “It all comes down to pendently by Pociask using who don’t carry Citizens cov- said. “But we want to make to meet the Challenge!! sure the existing Citizens policyholder are not subsi- ROTARY SUPPORT dizing other policyholders who are out of state.”
Marathon Church Of God The Key Largo Rotary Club’s 800 74th Street, Ocean Sunday Worship & Children's Church donation to the Upper Keys 10:45AM Foundation drew a thank-you Sunday Evening Worship 6:00PM Wednesday Night Bible Study 6:30PM from Ed Holly, program A Pentecostal Ministry with a Prophetic Voice administrator. Rotary’s " For God so loved the world..." and so do we! contribution will go directly Marathon & Lower Keys to pay for one bus trip for the Kirk of the Keys 16 sports teams at Coral Overseas Highway at 89th Street Association of REALTORS® Shores High.‘ Pictured L-R: Marathon • MM 51.5 • 743-4256 ● Staffed Children’s Sunday School & Nursery 5800 Overseas Hwy., #15 Marathon, FL 33050 Doc Boilini, Nancy Alvarez, Sunday Services Jennifer Miller, Ed Holly, 9 a.m. Contemporary • 11 a.m. Traditional Gretchen Holland. www.kirkofthekeys.com CLASSIFIED ADS 743-5551 MARKETPLACE Recent Real Estate Sales SALES vs. LAST YEAR: 107 percent ISLAND TIME Based on information from the Florida Keys Board of REALTORS®, Inc. (alternatively, from the Florida Keys MLS, Inc.) for the period August 31 - September 7, 2013. PARTY!! Key Price Price Days Listing Office, Selling Office, Address Listed Sold Listed Listing Agent Selling Agent Big Pine Key 31695 Warner St $374,900 $355,000 607 Coldwell Banker Schmitt/Abby Oglesbee Coldwell Banker Schmitt/Abby Oglesbee 30914 Delgado Ln* $125,000 $125,000 595 Rose Dell & Associates/Rose Dell Rose Dell & Associates/Rose Dell 31466 Avenue I $250,000 $205,000 413 Prudential Knight & Gardner/T. Thoman-Wood Prudential Knight & Gardner/T.Thoman-Wood 31466 I Ave $250,000 $205,000 412 Prudential Knight & Gardner/T. Thoman-Wood Prudential Knight & Gardner/T. Thoman-Wood Cudjoe Key 22910 Hawkins Ln $899,000 $808,333 825 Coldwell Banker Schmitt/Lisa Ferringo Coldwell Banker Schmitt/Randy Williams 23069 Bonito Ln $359,000 $325,000 374 Coldwell Banker Schmitt/Patti Nickless Coldwell Banker Schmitt/Moe Smyth Key Colony 601 Ocean Dr $299,000 $275,000 717 Gail's Island Realty/Steve Mckeon Coldwell Banker Schmitt/Bill Wilkins Key Largo 541 Palm Dr $369,000 $333,000 673 Coldwell Banker Schmitt/Maryann Warren Coldwell Banker Schmitt/Maryann Warren 96000 Overseas Hwy $650,000 $570,000 295 Buttonwood Realty/Antonio Hernandez Outside Of MLS - FKBR 308 Windley Rd $269,000 $260,000 290 Island Equity Real Estate/Holly Hight Shoreline Properties/Jaclyn Kelley 108 Sable Palm Ln $359,900 $320,000 63 Realty World - Freewheeler/Lisa Frins Coldwell Banker Schmitt/Maria Barroso JOIN US for a FULL DINNER Key West 47 Seaside South Ct $600,000 $600,000 1015 Engel & Voelkers Fla Keys/Robert Cardenas Engel & Voelkers Fla Keys/Deborah Cardenas BUFFET with LIVE MUSIC! 200 Sunset Harbor, Wk 15 $7,900 $7,500 431 Sea Winds Realty Inc./Donald Heisler Sea Winds Realty Inc./Donald Heisler at the 3491 Eagle Ave* $299,000 $285,000 189 Engel & Voelkers Florida Keys/Michael Petro Century 21 All Keys/Diane Paglia 1118 Catherine St $499,000 $480,000 165 Century 21 Schwartz Realty/Linda Merkey Century 21 Schwartz/Jimmy Lane 1710 Patricia St $425,000 $400,000 53 Schwartz Property Sales/Jimmy Lane Marquis Properties Realty/Rudy Molinet CONCH FLYER RESTAURANT Little Torch Key 751 State Road 4a Rd $395,000 $305,000 1624 Truman & Co Inc./Terri Spottswood Truman & Co Inc./Terri Spottswood 3495 S. Roosevelt Boulevard @ Airport 183 Barry Ave (1) $1,950,000 $935,000 437 Coldwell Banker Schmitt/Beata & Jim SharpeColdwell Banker Schmitt/Beata & Jim Sharpe ● Lower Matecumbe Saturday, Oct. 5th 6-10 PM 101 Gulfview Dr $599,000 $590,000 165 American Caribbean RE/Vanessa J. Chamizo Moorings Realty/S. Wampler & S. Ewald Marathon Featuring LIVE ENTERTAINMENT by 3574 Overseas Hwy (1) $599,000 $500,000 1630 American Caribbean RE/Brenda Torrella American Caribbean RE/Bill Paulson 19 Sombrero Blvd $105,000 $96,000 124 American Caribbean RE/Bill Paulson American Caribbean RE/Bill Paulson “THE BUBBA SYSTEM” 211 Anglers Dr* $179,000 $169,000 75 Coldwell Banker Schmitt RE/Wanda Brock Century 21 Schwartz/Ben Daniels 357 109th St Ocean $179,000 $170,000 51 RE/MAX Marathon Vac./Kim Rabito-Show RE/MAX Marathon Vac./Kim Rabito-Show Outrageous Silent Auction featuring airfare & accommodations for: Plantation Key Two Tickets to the Master Golf Tournament or Two Tickets to 187 Gardenia St $477,000 $440,000 229 Realty World - Freewheeler/Lisa Frins American Caribbean RE/Trent Shaw 128 Leoni Dr* $293,500 $293,500 121 Realty World - Freewheeler/Amy Lindback Realty World - Freewheeler/John El-Koury the 2014 Super Bowl or A $2000 Gift Card Shopping Spree Ramrod Key In New York at Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdoff Goodmans 27358 Jamaica Ln $399,000 $389,000 549 Coldwell Banker Schmitt/Lisa Ferringo Coldwell Banker Schmitt/Lisa Ferringo or Bloomingdales for two. 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Sports & Outdoors Keys Life Community ● Lifestyle Florida Keys Keynoter Arts & Entertainment WWW.KEYSNET.COM SATURDAY,SEPTEMBER 14, 2013 CLASSIFIEDS INSIDE 5B B CORAL SHORES FOOTBALL TAVERNIER Hamilton wins Keyzy Triathlon a time of 44 minutes, 1 second, Tavernier race and first in the kayak division. drew 48 entrants Keira Brophy Herlth, 47, finished second overall and for Sunday meet in kayak at 44:19. Katie MacCarron, 20, took third in Top finishers were only sec- kayak and overall (46:54). onds apart Sunday at the first In the stand-up paddle- All-Women’s Keyzy Triathlon, board group, Eliza Colmes, a sprint event in Tavernier that 51, claimed the crown with a drew 48 entrants. 48.34 time (fifth overall). The race featured a one- The race for second in mile paddle (divisions for paddleboard ended with four kayak or paddleboard); a women in a dead heat, all one-mile run and a six-mile posting computer times of bicycle ride. 50:41: Leah Maurer, 23; Erin Hamilton, 26, of Key Largo took the overall title with See Triathlon, 2B KEY WEST SOCCER
Keynoter photo by KEVIN WADLOW Coral Shores defenders (from left) Jose Bravo, Austin Wilkins, Anthony Rice and Brian Gonzalez corral a Ransom Marc Pierre named Everglades runner in the Hurricanes ‘ 42-0 win Thursday in Tavernier. Coral Shores is now 3-0. boys soccer coach coached the Conchs for 13 All-district seasonsbefore beingsuc- 42-0 blowout vs. player for ceeded by Eggers. Pierre played soccer at the Conchs Middle Georgia College and at Union College in By DICK WAGNER Kentucky. He also attended Keynoter Contributor the University of Maine. Ransom Everglades After graduating from Marc Henry Pierre, a for- Union, he returned to Key ters,” Cane head coach Ed dle for a 31-yard score, when ● Henry Jacobson collect- mer soccer player at Key West. He’s a teacher’s aide Jacobsen posts Holly said. Rice stepped over the last ed 32 of his 43 yards on one West High School, has been at Horace O’Bryant Middle 100-yard game The score could have Ransom defender in his way. carry, in addition to his scor- named the school’s boys School and has been an been higher but the game On the last play of the ing run. soccer coach. AYSO coach of under-10 on 11 carries went to a running clock with first quarter, wideout Daron ● The Hurricane defense The appointment was players. He was also an 4:32 left in the third quarter, Govan pulled down a toss in forced three turnovers: a announced by athletic direc- assistant to Clifford and the By KEVIN WADLOW when the score hit 35-0 on the left flat of the Raider end superb interception by tor Neda Preston. Key West JV coach. He is Senior Staff Writer Henry Jacobsen’s 5-yard zone. Govan later caught a Govan, and fumble recover- “Soccer is my passion,” the brother of former Conch [email protected] touchdown run to end a 69- 17-yard reception. ies by Rice and Dunn. said the 27-year-old Pierre, player Odone Pierre. yard touchdown drive. ● Junior halfback George Sophomore lineman David a native of Haiti, who suc- This summer, he has Coral Shores struck The game was studded Jacobsen had a 100-yard Williams blocked a punt that ceeds Rob Eggers, who playedSundaysoccer with through the air and on the with highlights for the Green game on 11 carries, with a set up the Canes’ final score. wasn’t retained after two many of the Key West High ground Thursday as the and Gold: 28-yard touchdown. He also ● Ransom’s passing game seasons and a 10-17- players he will be coaching. Hurricanes dominated ● Sophomore quarter- found holes opened by his moved to ball but the 3record. “We will have a talented and Ransom Everglades, 42-0, back Nick Frisone threw for offensive line for long runs Raiders’ deepest drive was An all-district player, smart group . . . I’m pretty and ran the Hurricane the Hurricanes’ first two of 29 and 22 yards. stopped by the Cane defense Pierre played four years for excited,” he said of a team record to 3-0. touchdowns. ● Fullback Eddie Dunn at the Coral Shores 27-yard the Conchs as a fullback and that will have experienced “It’s the first game this Frisone (3-for-6, 56 yards) battered his way for 94 yards line. wing under former coach juniors and sophomores. season where we played found 6-foot-5 tight end on six carries, with long runs Jason Clifford. “He taught Pierre will bring the hard through all four quar- Anthony Rice over the mid- of 22, 14, 16 and 35 yards. See Football, 2B me everything I know,” he approach of a disciplinarian. said of Clifford. “I won’t tolerate bad lan- SWIMMING “I think he’ll be a great guage or fighting in or out coach — the kids all know of school,” he said. The sea- him,” said Clifford, who son begins in November. Canes top Dolphins teams KEY WEST VOLLEYBALL Dolphin’s Wolfe wins 100-freestyle Key West hosting with 56.32 time volleyball tournament By KEVIN WADLOW Key West opened the Senior Staff Writer Conchs take tournamentFridaywith [email protected] the floor for matches against Atlantic High and Monsignor Pace Coral Shores and 10:15 match (results were not available Marathon High School each by press time.) scored event victories By DICK WAGNER Marathon, South Fork Thursday in a four-team Keynoter Contributor and Hardee are also in the meet where powerhouse tournament. Ransom Everglades ruled The Key West High vol- Thursday against Gulliver, the pool. leyball team, coming off a the Conchs lost, 25-4, 25-16, Scored as a series of dual Keynoter photo by KEVIN WADLOW lossThursdayafternoon to 25-8, and saw their record meets at Islamorada’s Coral Shores junior Rion Hunter, a Hurricane team captain, digs through the water in a Gulliver Prep in Miami, is drop to 0-4 overall and 0-3 in Founders Park, the medley race Thursday at Founders Park. Hunter helped the Canes take a relay event in hosting a tournament this District 16-4A. Hurricane teams topped the a meet against a tough Ransom Everglades squad. weekend and looking for its “The first game was hor- young Marathon squad 54- first victory. rible — we got served off 32 on the girls side and 53- Coral Shores’ girls also Zekthi had the best day five seconds better than the The Conchs will play the court,” coach Kim Butler 27 on the boys. out swam Carrollton, 51-34. among the Keys swimmers. second-place Ransom swim- Palm Beach Gardens said. “But then we played Marathon’s girls did Ransom’s boys and girls Zekthi was the overall mer. He also won the 100- at10:15this morning at the some of the better games score their first team-points teams swept their head-to- winner in the 200-yard breastroke (1:06.6). Bobby Menendez Gym, and I’ve seen us play. There was win of the fall, 46-40 over head meets. freestyle with a 1-minute, will get two more matches Carrollton School. Hurricane junior Evin 49.9-second time, more than See Swimming, 2B as the day goes on. 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CROSS COUNTRY Cane’s Chadwick sets the pace Keynoter Staff Coral Reef State Park. No. 14 Kenny Stokes (23:31). Girls teams from Coral Coral Shores scored 27 Leading Dolphin runner Shores (third behind Coral Shores’ cross-coun- team points, putting them Anthony Garcia posted a Carrollton and Westwood) try boys took four of the top ahead of St. Brendan, 20:51 time for a sixth-place and Marathon High School six spots to win a five-team Marathon High School, finish. also competed at Pennekamp. meet Tuesday in Key Largo. Westwood Christian and Other Dolphins in the top Times were not available. Hurricane senior Steven Island Christian. 20 included No. 7 Aydan Key West High School Chadwick set the pace, tak- Other scorers for the Canes Child (22:14), No. 15 Jake hosts its invitational meet at ing overall medalist honors were second-place Jesse Coldren (24:36) and No. 16 7 a.m. today on a course at with an 18-minute, 57-sec- Wollangk (20:21); No. 4 Rex Clay Daniels (24:38). the Key West Golf Club. ond time over a 5-kilometer Zimmerman, (20:38); No. 6 Island Christian results Coral Shores heads to course at John Pennekamp Pablo Gonzalez (21:40); and were not available. Broward County Thursday. Hurricanes boys take 200 freestyle From Swimming, 1A Rion Junter, Colby Barrett, Conrad Matthews. Noemi Fekete, a seventh- Jones) claimed the title in a Marathon junior Will grader swimming for the Andrew Jones, a Coral close race over Ransom with Wolfe dug in to win the Dolphins, took second in the Shores senior, won the 100- a 1:41.09 time. overall boys 100-freestyle girls 100-backstroke, post- butterfly (1:04.2) by a half- Coral Shores fielded the event with a 56.32-second ing a 1:14.5 time for her second. only two one-meter divers at time. Wolfe also finished team’s best individual finish. The Hurricane boys’ 200- the meet, winner Miles second overall in the 100- Coral Shores’ best girls freestyle relay team (Zekthi, Miller and runner-up backstroke. finishes came in relays where Lady Canes posted two second-place finishes. The girls 200-medley ‘Kick the ball’ relay squad (Kelsea Volland, From Football, 1B ● Coral Shores freshman chants of “Kick the ball, Tori Volland, Katharine speedster Shaka Smith Paul!” Hamer, Makayla Cuppett) Ariel Correa and Dunn at scored twice, juking the last Coral Shores, now 3-0 swam a 2:05.7 time. linebacker led the defensive Ransom defender to score overall and 2-0, hosts In the girls 200-free relay, charge, while ends Austin untouched on a 46-yard punt Southeastern Conference the Canes (K. Volland, Wilkins and Rice harassed return, and on a 31-yard run South rival Westminster Hamer, T. Volland, Jill Preihs) Contributed photo the Raiders. Tackles Logan from scrimmage on the Academy at at 7:30 p.m. finished with a 1:51.7 time. Erin Hamilton, 26, finishes first overall at the first All Rowe and Jose Bravo game’s final play. Friday. The Lions were 2-0 Marathon returns to ● Women’s Keyzy Triathlon, a sprint competition held clogged the middle. Reserve Placekicker Paul headed into a game against Founders Park at 4 p.m. Pauchey went 6-for-6 on Archbishop Curley (score Sunday in Tavernier. lineman Tayler Russell Wednesday for a meeting pulled down a 7-yard sack. extra points, to crowd pending at press time). against LaSalle. Next triathlon L.A. Times crossword puzzle set for Oct. 6 “NO-WIN SITUATIONS” - Solution in the September 18 Keynoter ACROSS anniversary gift 109 Actress Meredith __- 15 __ vincit amor 71 Original sin site From Triathlon, 1B Biondoletti said. 1 Casserole holders 56 Fed. workplace moni- Birney 16 Artistic place for tiny 72 __ resort An open triathlon with 6 Flood barrier tor 111 Coll. major involving letters? 74 Israeli folk dance 10 Santa __, aka “devil 57 Hot state an observatory 17 What some fight to, 75 Actress Moran et al. 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And yes, we do find plastic Harbor, or as my husband McGuire: Living a plastic-free life is not shopping bags useful for bag- puts it ‘our beautiful back Robin Kluck Shirley Gun ‘Plastics.’ practical or even desired. ging messy food waste that I yard,’ or read about the BROKER ASSOCIATE Ben: Exactly how do you There are instances where don’t put into my composter. amount of trash the National (305) 360-2073 mean? plastic is the best material for Recently my husband Marine Sanctuary’s Team www.marathonFLhomesforsale.com 11050 Overseas Hwy., Mr. McGuire: There’s a the job and many hidden uses converted a broken trash bin Ocean has collected, it Marathon, FL 33050 Open 7 Days A Week great future in plastics. of plastic have probably into a second composter by reminds me that a little effort Proud supporter of the Coldwell Banker Schmitt Charitable Foundation Think about it. Will you think changed my life for the better. drilling aeration holes in the on my part and others can about it? Consequently my priorities are sides. Changing habits devel- make a difference. And Ben: Yes I will. to reduce disposable plastic oped over decades is not changing habits is worth it Mr. McGuire: Shh! products. The energy spent easy. But, whenever I go for us and our environment. CLASSIFIED ADS 743-5551 Enough said. That’s a deal. into extracting oil, or even rais- kayaking in Newfound Mr. McGuire’s advice ing plants for bio-plastics, and proved to be right-on the then turning it into a material Public Meetings Scheduled by and with the City of Marathon for September 2013 money. that never biodegrades, pol- Please note that more than one Marathon City Council/Board/Committee member may participate in the meetings listed. Plastic is in almost every lutes waterways and when aspect of our lives. It is used used in one-time only appli- City Council City Manager in food and beverage industry, cations is unsustainable. Mike Cinque, Mayor Roger Hernstadt toiletries, furniture, construc- My husband and I have Richard Keating, Vice Mayor City Attorneys tion, agriculture, automobiles, converted to reusable water Dick Ramsay, Councilmember Gray-Robinson health care, electronics. You bottles, shopping bags (my Chris Bull, Councilmember name it, it’s there. husband got his from Home It consumes over 5 per- Depot and Divers Direct), Ginger Snead, Councilmember CITY OF MARATHON cent of the U.S. petroleum glass food containers, regu- usage and makes up approxi- lar silverware and dishes SUBJECT: DATE: TIME: LOCATION: mately 12 percent of the solid for parties. Planning Commission Meeting 9/16/13 5:30pm Marathon Fire Station, 8900 Overseas Hwy. waste we generate. When I can’t reduce In 1960 plastics were less waste, I reuse, recycle or dis- Firefighter Pension Board Meeting 9/17/13 5:15pm Marathon Fire Station, 8900 Overseas Hwy. pose of responsibly. I admit than 1 percent of the waste City Council Meeting 9/24/13 5:30pm Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Hwy. stream. Only about 10 per- to lapses. Next time I buy cent of plastic is recycled. dishwasher detergent I will To view the full City of Marathon calendar please visit our website: www.ci.marathon.fl.us What isn’t recycled, an buy the box, not the bottle. estimated seven million tons Cardboard is more easily Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at ends up in the ocean each recycled and made into more any meeting or workshop noted herein, he or she will need a record of the proceedings and for such purposes he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim year. NOAA states that marine products than plastic. Instead record of the proceedings is made; which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The City of Marathon complies debris “has become one of the of disposable plastic lighters, with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are a disabled person requiring special accommodations or assistance, please notify the City Clerk at (305) 289-5020 of such need at least 72 hours (3 days) in advance. 9/11/13 most pervasive pollution I will use matches. A friend Published Keynoter 9-14-13 problems facing the world’s bought me some washable oceans and waterways.” mesh produce bags to take to Plastic pollution impacts the store for my produce. My BUDGET SUMMARY marine life that ingests plas- problem is I forget to take tic particles mistaken for them with me, even though I City of Key Colony Beach - Fiscal Year 2013-14 food and absorbs chemicals remember my shopping bags. like BPA in plastics that So I end up with plastic pro- make their way into the fish duce bags, or I skip the bag. General Road Infrastucture Impact Subtotal Enterprise Funds Total we consume. At least owning a dog Fund Fund Fund Fund Budget Sewer and Budget Every time I read statistics gives me the perfect reuse Stormwater like these it jolts me into action opportunity for poop bags. Cash Balance Brought Forward $832,825 $97,361 $531,547 $90,833 $1,552,566 $385,907 $1,938,473 LIVING BRIEFS ESTIMATED REVENUES: Taxes: Millage Per $1,000 = 2.4705 health exams, scoliosis/posture Free health screenings Ad Valorem Taxes (97% Collection) 1,259,599 1,259,599 1,259,599 screening, dental/oral health scheduled Oct. 3 checkups and free HIV and Sales & Use, Gas Tax 71,445 210,000 281,445 281,445 Hepatitis testing. Lower Keys Medical Attendees will have the Communications Service Tax 60,700 60,700 60,700 Center and the Florida Keys choice of receiving more Licenses & Permits 345,700 4,000 349,700 349,700 Area Education Center than $200 worth of free labs, (AHEC) will host a free health tests and screens from Grants 22,300 101,500 123,800 123,800 Health & Wellness event for Lower Keys Medical Center, the Lower Keys, 8 a.m. to 5 AHEC, Monroe County Intergovernmental Revenue 137,310 9,155 146,465 146,465 p.m. Oct. 3 in the Doubletree Health Department and other Parks & Recreation 32,000 32,000 32,000 Grand Key Resort’s Tortugas local health providers. Ballroom. For best lab test results, Charges for Services 24,000 24,000 1,179,540 1,203,540 This year’s event will come fasting 3 to 4 hours Fines & Forfeitures 5,000 5,000 5,000 include a lecture on before arriving (no food or “Preventing Cancer” by Dr. coffee, water only). There Interest Earned/Other 11,450 250 1,000 100 12,800 50,000 62,800 Ahamad a specialist in radia- will be healthy snacks and tion oncology. Free tests and beverages for you after labs Total Revenue & Financing Sources $1,875,759 $103,150 $312,500 $4,100 $2,295,509 $1,229,540 $3,525,049 screens available include breast are taken. Total Revenues & Balances $2,708,584 $200,511 $844,047 $94,933 $3,848,075 $1,615,447 $5,463,522
NOTICE OF PROPOSED EXPENSE SUMMARY TAX INCREASE Legislative/Judicial 85,025 85,025 85,025 The City of Key Colony Beach has tentatively adopted a General Government Services 336,549 336,549 336,549 measure to increase its property tax levy. Public Safety 1,233,537 47,000 1,280,537 1,280,537 Last year’s property tax levy: Initially proposed tax levy ...... $ 1,163,914 Physical Environment 80,907 80,907 718,770 799,677 Less tax reductions due to Value Adjustment Board and Parks & Recreation 82,340 153,300 235,640 235,640 other assessment changes ...... $ (471) Actual property tax levy ...... $ 1,163,443 Transportation 95,469 70,000 165,469 165,469 This year’s proposed tax levy ...... $ 1,298,556 Contingencies 20,000 20,000 20,000 All concerned citizens are invited to attend a public hear- Debt Service 24,800 96,100 120,900 184,660 305,560 ing on the tax increase to be held on September 16, 2013 Other Non-Operating 15,615 51,500 67,115 460,000 527,115 5:15 P.M. Designated Future Purchases 16,000 5,500 4,000 25,500 60,000 85,500 At Total Expenditures $1,894,773 $100,969 $421,900 $0 $2,417,642 $1,423,430 $3,841,072 City of Key Colony Beach, City Hall Auditorium 600 W Ocean Drive Reserves 813,811 99,542 422,147 94,933 1,430,433 192,017 1,622,450 Key Colony Beach, Florida 33051 Total Expenditures & Reserves $2,708,584 $200,511 $844,047 $94,933 $3,848,075 $1,615,447 $5,463,522 A FINAL DECISION on the proposed tax increase and the budget will be made at this hearing. The tentative, adopted, and/or final budgets are on file in the office of the above mentioned tax authority as a public record. Published Keynoter 9/14/13 Published Keynoter 9/14/13 4B Saturday, September 14, 2013 KeysNet.com Keynoter
Keys Movie Times Regal Cinemas Searstown, Key West, 294-0000 All shows that start before 4 p.m play only on weekends. • The Family (R)1:30, 4:30, .7:30, and 10:30 p.m. • Riddick (R).1:20, 4:20, 7:20, and 10:15 p.m. • Insidious Chapter 2 (PG-13).1:15, 4:15, 7:15, and 10:05 p.m. • The World’s End (R): 1:40, 4:40, 7:40, and 10:20 p.m. • Lee Daniels' The Butler ( PG-13) 1:00, 4:00, 7:00 and 10:00 p.m. FLORIDA KEYS ARTS COUNCIL • We’re the Millers (R): 1:05, 4:05, 7:05 and 9:50p.m. Tropic Cinema 416 Eaton St., Key West, 295-9493 Walk on White galleries • Still Mine (PG-13): 2:15, 4:30, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. • In A World (R): 2:00, 4:10, 6:15 and 8:20 p.m. • Blue Jasmine (PG-13): 1:45, 4:00, 6:10, 8:15 p.m. • Museum Hours (NR): 1:30 and 6:00 p., and 8:00 p.m.. open late Thursday Marathon Community Cinema 5101 Overseas Highway, Marathon, 743-0288 ART pieces featuring excerpts from 1969, Strings at The Studios, • The Butler (PG-13): Weekdays: 7:00 and 9:30 p.m.; Thursday, Sept. 19 Cloud Illusions, new works in Walk on White Gallery Saturday and Sunday: 2:00, 7:00 and 9:30 p.m progress & more. Proceeds to Walk, 6 p.m. Exhibitions and benefit Katharine Doughty receptions at galleries and Tavernier Towne Cinema and Tiberius Bradbary. Tavernier Mall, Tavernier, 853-7003 shops along White Street from Southard to Truman, FESTIVALS • The Family (R).1:50, 4:25, 7:10. and 9:45 p.m. including EXPOSE opening • Spectacular Now (R).1:40, 4:05, 7:00. and 9:30 p.m. and Reception and Gerry Saturday, Sept. 21 • Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (PG-13): 1:05, 4:00, Stecca, Multiplicus opening Wesley House 4th Annual Summer Jam, 5 6:55 and 9:45 pm and reception, The Studios of Key West, 600 White St, p.m., Dante’s Pool Bar & • Lee Daniels' The Butler ( PG-13): 1:20; 4:10; 7:00; and Coffee Mill Dance Studio, Restaurant / Prime 9:50 p.m. Harrison Gallery, Stone Soup Steakhouse, 955 Caroline • We’re the Millers (R): 2:00, 4:35, 7:15 and 9:50 pm Gallery, Backroom Gallery at St. Food, live music and the Seam Shoppe, and Key games. Featuring Howard Artist Larry Herlth, known as Lighthouse Larry, will be the West Pottery. Livingston and Bubba Morada Way Arts and System. All proceeds bene- featured artist at Morada Way’s ‘Walkabout’ evening gallery Cultural District fiting Wesley House Family stroll on Thursday. Walkabout, 6 p.m. Services. Galleries open late at mile September 24-29 9737. Key Deer Blvd. A read-aloud marker 81.5, Islamorada. Florida Keys Birding Friday, Sept. 27 critique group for all forms Participating galleries and Wildlife 15th Annual Ocean Life Lecture of creative writing. All levels include Redbone Gallery, Festival. The peak of the fall Series: Thomas Lockyear, welcome. Gallery Morada, Pasta birding season, this event 7 p.m., Friends of the Key Wednesday, Sept. 25 Pantaleo Signature Gallery, includes an excursion to Dry Largo Cultural Center, Latitude 25 Writers Bluewater Potters and Tortugas National Park, guid- Murray Nelson Gov’t & meeting, 7 p.m., Key Largo Morada Way Clay. For ed bird and butterfly walks, Cultural Ctr, mile marker Library, Tradewinds more information, call 664- wildlife photography work- 102. A Brief History of Shopping Center, mile mark- 9100. moradaway shops, a wildlife fair, the Diving in the Keys. er 101.4. Call 451-4164. arts.org Florida Keys Hawkwatch and Reception at 6 p.m. Free and Through October 3 boat trips into the backcoun- open to the public. THEATER visit Kate Levin, Riptide try. For more, LITERARY Saturday & Sunday, Sept. Exhibit, 11 a.m. Stone Soup www.keys 28-29 Gallery, 802 White St. Call birdingfest.org. Saturday, Sept. 14 & Marathon Community 296-2080. A selection of Sept. 28 Theatre - Open Auditions, 9 environmental photographic LECTURES Key West Writers Guild a.m., 5101 Overseas Hwy, studies of the female nude. Wednesday, Sept. 18 meeting, 9 a.m., Key West mile marker 49.5. Call 743- Immerse Yourself! by the Sea, 2601 S. 0994. Seeking individuals to DANCE Series: The Coast Guard - a Roosevelt Blvd. Visit: audition for four main stage Saturday, Sept. 14 history and their role in the www.keywestwriters shows of the 2013/14 season. Dance, Love and Power, Keys, 7 p.m. The History of guild.net Florida Keys Council of 8 p.m. at The Coffee Mill, Diving Museum, 82990 Wednesday, Sept. 18 the Arts, call 295-4369 or 916 Pohalski St. Performing a Overseas Hwy., mile marker Keys Writers meeting, 1 visit www.keysarts.com. mixed bill of old and new 83, Islamorada. Call 664- p.m., Big Pine Library, 213 ART Exhibits open Sept. 19 91298 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier bbtheatres.com The Studios Dancers. Sarah Goodwin-Nguyen, NOW ALL DIGITAL! A reception starts at 6 Danette Baso Silvers, Judi hosts two p.m. Thursday. Bradford, Marky Pierson SHOWTIMES FOR Artists participating in and Christine Fifer. FRI. 09/13 - THURS. 09/19 new exhibits the “Expose” show Also opening Sept. 19 include: Maggie Ruley, is “Multiplictus” in Space •••••••••••••••••• The Studios of Key ✓ Deborah Goldman, Andy 2 Gallery at The Studios, The Family (R) West kicks off the season 1:50; 4:25; 7:10; 9:45* Thurber, Garth Holtkamp, featuring work by Miami with two shows opening Sherry Sweet T, Shawn artist Gerry Stecca, whose •••••••••••••••••• Sept. 19. ✓ Spectacular Now (R) Maddox, Brooks Phillips, last Key West exhibit was “EXPOSE” showcases Grace Apperly, Maureen a series of outdoor 1:40; 4:05; 7:00; 9:30* Keys visual and perform- Venti, Jim Racchi, Mark clothespin sculptures in •••••••••••••••••• ance art in the main Hedden, Martha Hubbard, the garden at The Studios. Lee Daniels’ gallery, 600 White St. Jonathan Woods, Dahlia Stecca started his career The Butler (PG13) Works in a variety of Woods, Pam Hobbs, studying biology, genetics 1:20; 4:10; 7:00; 9:50* media and from a wide Michele Atkinson, Jeffrey and organic chemistry, but •••••••••••••••••• diversity of artists will be Harwell, Beth shifted his focus to art, Mortal Instruments: part of the exhibit, which Kamenstein, Lauren P graduating with a bache- also features readings and McAloon, Anja Marais, lor’s degree in visual arts City of Bones (PG13) a special appearance by 1:05; 4:00; 6:55; 9:45* Claire Perrault, Sonia from the University of the Key West Comparsa Robinson, Jessica Argyle, California at San Diego •••••••••••••••••• and a minor in Sciences. We’re the Millers (R) The Venezuelan-born 2:00; 4:35; 7:15; 9:50* artist now spends his time •••••••••••••••••• in Miami and pursuing a ✓ Denotes no passes master’s degree at or discounts accepted. Savannah College of Art (*) Fri., Sat. ONLY & Design. His work has been exhibited at the Courtauld in London, The University of Maine Museum of Art in Bangor, The Savannah College of Art & Design, and the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum in Arkansas. “Multiplictus” will open Sept. 19 at The Studios’ Gallery 2 and runs through Oct. 11. Stecca says he now divides his time between sculptural installations composed of thousands of wooden clothespins and painting. For more, visit www.gerrystecca.com Keynoter KeysNet.com Saturday, September 14, 2013 5B
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q y on July 3rd, 2013 You must keep the Clerk of Ad# 669818 COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION / BID OPENING the Circuit Court’s office AMY HEAVILIN notified of your current ad- As Clerk, Circuit Court CITY OF KEY COLONY NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN TO PROSPECTIVE dress. (You may file Notice BEACH BIDDERS THAT the Monroe County School District will of Current Address, Florida By:Tammy L. Marciel NOTICE OF PROPOSED Ad # 639053 Supreme Court Approved As Deputy Clerk ORDINANCE be receiving bids for the following: Family Law Form 12.915.) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Future papers in this lawsuit SHD Legal Group P.A. The City Commission of the RFP 2013522 - Concrete Repairs - Due October 3, 2013 @ 2:00 P.M. THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL will be mailed to the address Attorneys for Plaintiff City of Key Colony Beach, CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, on record at the clerk’s PO BOX 11438 Florida, will present the follow- IN AND FOR MONROE BID OPENING - October 4, 2013 @ 10:00 A.M MCSD office. Fort Lauderdale, FL ing proposed ordinance for COUNTY, FLORIDA Administration Bldg, 241 Trumbo Road, Key West, FL 33040 33339-1438 Second Reading and Final WARNING: Rule 12.285, Telephone: (954) 564-0071 Passage at the Regular City NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Florida Family Law Rules of Service Email: Commission Meeting to be Bid Documents may be requested from Demandstar by calling SALE BY CLERK OF THE Procedure, requires certain [email protected] held Thursday, September 26, 1-800-711-1712 or by going to the website www.demandstar.com CIRCUIT COURT automatic disclosure of 2013, 9:30 a.m., City Hall Audi- or by going to www.keysschools.com/rfp. The public record doc- documents and information. Published September 14, 21, torium, 600 W. Ocean Drive, Notice is hereby given that the ument is available at the Purchasing Department, 241 Trumbo Failure to comply can result in 2013 Key Colony Beach, Florida. undersigned, AMY HEAVILIN, sanctions, including dismissal Florida Keys Keynoter Road, Key West, FL 33040. Clerk of the Circuit Court of or striking of pleadings. AN ORDINANCE OF THE Monroe County, Florida, will, CITY COMMISSION OF THE on the 25th DAY OF All bids must be received on or before dates specified in the bid DATED this 28 day of August, CITY OF KEY COLONY SEPTEMBER 2013, at documents. The Monroe County School District reserves the 2013. Ad# 667452 BEACH, FLORIDA, AMEND- 11:00AM on THE FRONT ING CHAPTER FOURTEEN right, at its sole discretion, to accept or reject any and all bids STEPS OF THE MONROE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT NOTICE OF REQUEST OF THE CODE OF ORDINAN- and to wave informalities or irregularities when it is in the best COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 500 COURT FOR COMPETITIVE CES, ENTITLED SEWERS WHITEHEAD STREET in the interest of the Board to do so. SOLICITATIONS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL, City of KEY WEST, Florida, of- By: Shonta McLeod SECTION14-4 DAMAGING fer for sale and sell at public Please contact Suanne Lee, Purchasing Supervisor, with any Deputy Clerk NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN FACILITIES, SECTION 14-5 outcry to the highest and best that on November 13, 2013 at SEWER PIPE TESTING AND questions regarding this bid. [email protected] bidder for CASH the following Published August 31, 3:00 P.M. the Monroe County INSPECTION, SECTION 14- described property situated in or (305) 293-1400 Ext 53360. September 7, 14, 21, 2013 Purchasing Office will receive 5.1 CONNECTION CHARG- Monroe County, Florida, to wit: Published Keynoter 9/14/13, 9/18/13 & 9/21/13 Florida Keys Keynoter and open sealed responses for ES, 14-25 BUILDING SEWER the following: MATERIALS, SECTION 14-32 Lot 10, Block 5, CROSS KEY MANNER OF CONNECTING WATERWAY ESTATES, ART IN PUBLIC PLACES TO PUBLIC SEWER, SEC- SECTION 3, according to the Ad# 664891 STOCK ISLAND FIRE TION 14-51 DIVERSION OF Plat thereof as recorded in Plat ISLAMORADA MM 81.2 OCEANSIDE STATION #8 FUNDS PROHIBITED; AND Book 6, Page 61 of the Public IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF STOCK ISLAND, MONROE PROVIDING FOR CODIFICA- EVERYTHING Records of Monroe County, THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT but bedroom furniture goes! COUNTY, FLORIDA TION; REPEALING ANY IN- Florida. OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, Hancock & Moore LR set,upholstered recliners, IN AND FOR MONROE CONSISTENT PROVISIONS; Requirements for submission PROVIDING FOR antiqued white wicker LR set,armoire,desk, Pursuant to the ORDER COUNTY, FLORIDA. and the selection criteria SEVERABILITY; AND GRANTING SUMMARY DE- CIVIL DIVISION glass top tables,upright piano,bar table with may be requested from PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE FAULT FINAL JUDGMENT en- DemandStar by Onvia at DATE. leather stools,faux trees,wall prints,gas grill, tered in a case in said Court, CASE NO. 2009 CA 0349 M www.demandstar.com OR the style of which is: UCN: www.monroecountybids.com patio table/chairs,lots of tools,hardware,& 442009CA000349XXXXXX If any person decides to or call toll-free at 1-800-711- appeal any decision made by miscellaneous household & more. ALLEN BROCK 1712. The Public Record is 101 Seashore Dr.,Sat & Sun ( 9/14 & 15). THE BANK OF NEW YORK the Commission with respect available at the Monroe County to any matter considered at the Plaintiff MELLON FKA THE BANK OF Purchasing Office located at 8-3,behind Green Turtle Inn. NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE meeting, that person will need The Gato Building, 1100 a record of the proceedings Rain or shine! Or by appt. 305-393-3118 VS. FOR THE Simonton Street, Room 2-213, CERTIFICATEHOLDERS and for such purpose may Key West, Florida. All Re- need to ensure that a verbatim BETTY ANNE HAMMAR; CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE 177 N Coconut Palm Blvd sponses must be sealed and record of the proceedings is WILLIAM HAMMAR; LOAN TRUST 2006 OC8, MM 90 Sat 8 am to 1 pm must be submitted to the Mon- made, which record includes UNKNOWN TENANTS MORTGAGE PASS roe County Purchasing Office. Garage Sale! Misc Household FRED'S BEDS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, the testimony and evidence & Kitchen Items, Furniture, upon which the appeal is to be Defendant. SERIES 2006 OC8, Luggage, Clothes & more! Published September 14, 2013 based. 100s of Beds Plaintiff, Florida Keys Keynoter And the Docket Number of Huge moving sale, Sat 7-2. Factory Direct to You Copies of the proposed ordi- which is Number 12-CA- vs. Household, furn., fighting chair, nance are available at Key New Tropical Wicker 000507-P. teak chairs, fishing equipment, CARMEN A. BOHORQUEZ Ad# 668798 Colony Beach City Hall, 600 marine & plumbing supplies, Bedroom and Living Room W. Ocean Drive, Key Colony WITNESS my hand and the A/K/A C. ARABELI coolers, Burley bike trailer, crib Beach, Florida. Interested par- Dinettes, Futons, Recliners Official Seal of Said Court, this BOHORQUEZ; ET AL. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE mattress, girls baby toys and ties may appear at the meeting 24th day of JULY, 2013. Defendants. clothes. 1200 73rd St, Mthn Simmons Beautyrest ANCHOR TOWING gives No- and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. www.fredsbeds.com AMY HEAVILIN, CPA RE-NOTICE OF SALE tice of Foreclosure of Lien and Clerk of the Circuit Court PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 intent to sell these vehicles on FREE DELIVERY 09/27/2013, 08:00 am at 189 Cathy Henninger, City Clerk Monroe County, Florida Marathon MM 53.5 743-7277 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN US HIGHWAY 1 KEY WEST, Published September 14, 2013 Big Coppitt MM 9.5 295-8430 (Circuit Court Seal) pursuant to an Order or Sum- FL 33040-5476, pursuant to mary Final Judgment of fore- subsection 713.78 of the Florida Keys Keynoter By: Gwen Douglass closure dated 12/12/2011 and Florida Statutes. ANCHOR TOWING reserves the right to Deputy Clerk an Order Resetting Sale dated BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY June 5th, 2013 and entered in accept or reject any and/or all FOR SALE Successful Florida Statute 45.031: Any Case No. 2009 CA 0349 M bids. UCN: Established Retail Store . person claiming an interest in Ad# 669588 Excellent US1 location . Upper the surplus from the sale, if 442009CA000349XXXXXX of L9NTCAPA7B1004635 2011 TAOTAO Keys . Great Traffic , Very any, other than the property the Circuit Court of the Six- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Good Cash Flow , Profitable . Marathon Duplex with water owner as of the date of the Lis teenth Judicial Circuit in and that the undersigned, desiring Business Only , Long Term access. MU zone. Possible Pendens must file a claim with- for Monroe County, Florida, UNK UNK 27 FT BOAT extra income. Gated, Ocean TRAILER to engage in business under Lease . Turn Key Operation , in 60 days after the sale. wherein THE BANK OF NEW the fictitious name of Knight Room To Expand . QUALIFIED site, 0.75 acre. $650K. Poss YORK MELLON FKA THE INQUIRIES ONLY 305-395- owner financing. 305-610-8002 UNK UNK TRAILER Enterprises of Key Largo Published September 7, BANK OF NEW YORK, AS located at 185 Buttonwood 1754 14, 2013 TRUSTEE FOR THE Ave., in the County of Monroe, Florida Keys Keynoter CERTIFICATEHOLDERS Published September 14, 2013 Florida Keys Keynoter in the city of Key Largo, CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE Florida 33037 intends to KEY LARGO Park Model for LOAN TRUST 2006 OC8, register the said name with the sale. Handicapped designed, PRIVATE COLLECTOR MORTGAGE PASS Division of Corporations of the 1 BR, furnished. Never lived in. Ad# 647812 WANTS Rolex Dive watches THROUGH CERTIFICATES, Ad# 669208 Florida Department of State, Lot rent $500/mo. $15,000. SERIES 2006 OC8 is Plaintiff and Pilot Watches. Old model IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Tallahassee, Florida. Owner financing available. and CARMEN A. Military clocks & watches. THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL Alex’s Auto Wrecking & 305-522-5841 BOHORQUEZ A/K/A C. Call 305-743-4578. CIRCUIT, Parts gives Notice of Foreclo- James Knight, Owner IN AND FOR MONROE ARABELI BOHORQUEZ; sure of Lien and intent to sell COUNTY, FLORIDA CARLOS BOHORQUEZ; these vehicles on 09/25/2013 Published September 14, 2013 GET RESULTS UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 1; 9:00:00 AM at 111 US High- Florida Keys Keynoter Mobile Home Lot For Sale Case No.: 2013-DR-716-K UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 2; way 1 #107 Key West, FL with the Keynoter’s In Key RV Park, and ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES 33040 pursuant to subsection classified section. Marathon. CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. 743-5551 $89K. THROUGH, UNDER OR Alex’s Auto Wrecking & Parts 305-743-5164 DAVID G. RODRIGUEZ, AGAINST A NAMED DE- reserves the right to accept or Husband, FENDANT TO THIS ACTION, reject any and/or all bids. All OR HAVING OR CLAIMING sales are as-is and final and TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROP- VG54UYA08XA106784 ERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED, MICHELLE M. RODRIGUEZ, 1999 YAMA CW50L are Defendants, I will sell to Wife. the highest and best bidder for 1G2NE52T7VC781055 cash at the Front Door of the NOTICE OF ACTION 1997 PONTIAC Monroe County Courthouse, 500 Whitehead Street, Key TO: Michelle M. Rodriguez Published September 14, 2013 West, Florida 33040. County, 3105 MacDill Avenue Florida Keys Keynoter Florida, at 11:00 or 11:15 a.m. Tampa, FL 33607 on the 2nd day of October, 2013 the following described YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an property as set forth in said Or- Ad# 669704 action for Dissolution of Mar- der or Final Judgment, to-wit: riage, including claims for dis- solution of marriage, payment Robbie’s of Key West, LLC LOT 6, BLOCK 4, LIDA SUB- Gives notice of foreclosure of of debts, division of property, DIVISION, FIRST ADDITION, lien and intent to sale this and for payments of support, vessel has been filed against you. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT on September 30, You are required to serve a THEREOF AS RECORDED IN 2013 9:00am at 7281 Shrimp Search Public Notices Online copy of your written defenses, PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE 103 OF Road Key West, FL 33040 Pursuant to Subsection 328.17 if any, to this action on Bonnie THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF Of the Florida Statures, J. Helms, Esq., Bonnie J. MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Robbie’s of Key West, LLC Helms, PA, Petitioner’s Reserves the right to accept or attorney, whose address is ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN It’s your right to know: reject any and/or all bids. P. O. Box 5530, Key West, FL INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS 33045, on or before FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, 1978 Hunter September 30, 2013, and file OTHER THAN THE PROPER- Vin# HUN50793M78A/30 G G the original with the clerk of TY OWNER AS OF THE DATE School District Budgets Local Tax Changes this court at Clerk of the Circuit OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST Court, 500 Whitehead Street, FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 Published September 14, 21, Key West, Florida 33040, DAYS AFTER THE SALE. 2013 G G either before service on Peti- Florida Keys Keynoter Property Auctions Public Hearings tioner’s attorney or immediately In accordance with the Ameri- thereafter; otherwise a default cans with Disabilities Act of G will be entered against you for 1990, persons needing special City Budgets the relief demanded in the accommodation to participate in this proceeding should con- petition. 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POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT: The Guidance/Care Center, Inc. Upscale Condo Roommate wanted for 2-brm/1.5 bath Behavioral Health Technician - Marathon HOUSES FOR RENT upscale condo. $650 305-896- MM 104 O/S 3/2. $1800/mo. + 4500 [email protected] has an opening for a Crisis Stabilization Unit. Part-Time util. MM 100 B/S Water view! $2200 / mo. + util. FULL-TIME TELLER Behavioral Health Therapist Call (516) 655-5321 1 BR / 1BA MM 101 B/S in Marathon Providing individual and group counseling for mental health and ISLAMORADA MM 81.6 New construction, CBS home. As a Teller at IBERIABANK, you will be the initial substance abuse clients in the Marathon office. Florida License 2 BR / 2 BA, W/D. $1750 / No smoking, pet negotiable. Required: LCSW, LMHC or LMFT. Bi-lingual preferred. Full time. month, utilities included. $800/mo. F/L/S References contact to our valued clients. You will greet Available October 1st. required. (305) 230-1899 branch visitors, perform teller transactions, Call (305) 393-3377 Family Intervention Specialist MARATHON EFFICIENCY balance cash items and handle foreign currency. KEY LARGO MM96. 3/2 Screen, assess, referral and linkage for individuals with sub- $600/mo incl water. F/L/S. You must enjoy working with people and have stance abuse disorders and/or mental health issues in the home, Oceanside. Direct Close to everything! Call strong customer service skills. One year cash ocean access w/ocean views! Barbara at CBSRE, 289-6499 Lower and Middle Keys. Co-located between the Guidance/Care Furn/unfurn. Yearly lease. handing experience preferred. Center and DCF offices. Bachelor’s degree in a mental health $2350/mo. 786-258-3127 MM 99 Oceanside 1/1 discipline and with at least two years of relevant experience MM98- GREAT BAYVIEW! Please visit our career center at canalfront apt. $1,100/mo. www.iberiabank.com required. CAP and/or Master’s preferred. Full-time. 2 BR, 1 BA, on deep canal, F/L/S. Water, electric, cable Behavioral Health Therapist fenced yard, screened patios. included. Dockage available. EEO/M/F/D/V Beautiful! $1500/mo + util. 305-942-3495 Lisa Providing services to children & families at schools and client Avail now! 786-586-3166 homes in the lower Keys community. Masters required; PORT LARGO MM 100 licensed preferred. Full time. Ocean Waterfront! 3/2, Furn or unfurn, pool, private parking, Front Office Receptionist - Key West dock. $2600/mo incl water, elect, Dish TV. 786-317-2550 Full-time. Minimum of two years in aprofessional support Local Travel Agency staff position and proficiency in Microsoft Office required. WE ARE GROWING AND NEED QUALIFIED All applicants must submit: 1) resume; 2) three references; 3) undergo back- Marathon 3/2 Duplex on FOOD TAKE OUT RENTAL ground, fingerprint, and drug screening prior to any offer of employment. Canal MM50. Oceanside tile PEOPLE TO BOOK TRAVEL ALL OVER THE floors, A/C, W/D, dock. F/L/ formerly The Dog House, for Apply online @ [email protected] Security $1950/mo.+ util. Call rent. MM 106. Also, storefront WORLD. MUST BE WILLING TO WORK FULL 954-465-8205 w/ garage bay, Formerly Half http://careers.westcare.com Breed Motorcycles, for rent. TIME, HAVE GOOD PHONE AND COMPUTER EEOC/DFWP Also, garage bays for rent. (309) 792-4105 ask for Rich. SKILLS, BE NEAT IN APPEARANCE WITH Former applicants need not reapply KEY LARGO MM 100 AN UPBEAT POSITIVE ATTITUDE. WE HAVE Holiday By The Sea. 2/1 condo. Recenty remodeled. Available office or desk space. SEVERAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE. WILL No pets or smoking. $900/mo Attractive professional building. + util. F/L/S. 305-394-2311 Hwy frontage, Marathon. Call: TRAIN. ALL INBOUND CALLS. CNA’s 305-731-1183; 305-731-9751 CLIMATE CONTROLLED TO APPLY CALL (305) 853-5800 AND SET Exceptional Living, Exceptional People Marathon-Canal front condo STORAGE UP YOUR APPOINTMENT NOW. with boat slip Call Fred’s Beds, 2 BR 1 BA. 305-743-7277 Great location on Coco Plum in Plantation Key Health & Rehibilitation Marathon. New Washer/Dryer. MARATHON US 1 Nice open floor plan. Patio Commercial Space Avail. Center in Tavernier, is seeking overlooking quiet canal with 1000 sf, $1/sf + util, taxes & quick ocean access. 1500.00 insur. Yard space also F/T ROUTE PERSON for busy Full Time, Part Time and PRN CNA’s. plus utilities . 1 yr lease. Ask for available. 305-923-9542 Marathon vending company. Join the Keys Top Leslie 305-743-6881 Marathon area resident pref. Name in Boating! To apply for the position, please submit your [email protected] Solid work ethic & energetic. Detail oriented. Clean license, resume to [email protected] Class B CDL preferred. HS grad. Must be bondable. Lots MARATH ON 1 BR MOBILE of moderate lifting req’d. Will HOME For rent. Must have train. Some mechanical ability security and references. FIRST MORTGAGE LOANS desired. References required. Call 305-743-6519 FOR SALE. Discounted 25%. Call Harry 305-304-8244 Accepting applications LPN’s & RN’s Currently paying 7.25%. for the following: [email protected]. (305) 743-5164 Exceptional Living, Exceptional People RV LOTS FOR RENT CERTIFIED HHA EXPERIENCED in MARATHON Fri., Sat, & Sun. Plantation Key Health & Rehibilitation Adult Park. Flexible hours. MARINA $17/hr. Call 631-831-0879 Please call 305-743-6519 Space Available in Beauty FORKLIFT Center in Tavernier, is seeking RV SITE MM54 MARINA Salon in Marathon, for hair, OPERATOR Pay $550/mo in advance for 6 nails or esthetician. Rent or LPN’s & RN’s Full Time & Part Time mo. Or $650-$750 depend, + commission. Many MANAGE MENT COUPLE util, mobile pump out service. possibilities. 305-289-0014 Required for a small resort in SERVICE WRITER To apply for the position, please submit your Dock Avail. Dry camp the Upper Florida Keys. $29/night 305-610-8002 Duties will include: renting, resume to [email protected] maintaining and cleaning BOAT of motel type units; maintaining landscaped grounds, SALESPERSON beach area and some small ESTABLISHED UPPER KEYS EXPERIENCED HELP ONLY Master Bedroom for Rent boats and kayaks. Salary Health Insurance law firm seeking exp. Legal μ Breakfast Cook Needed Oct 1 - Someone to and living accommodation Vacation Secretary with Civil Litigation μ Prep Cook, Line Cook share a clean, quiet single VACATION & CRUISE SALES provided. Preference for &/or Family Law exp. Salary μ Host/Hostess home in Big Pine Key. Master Daily spiffs, excellent pay healthy middle age boating 401K commensurate with exp. Fax μ Waitstaff Bdrm w/full bath, furnished. (Tavernier). Immediate F/T & couple, with basic Apply in person resume to (305) 852-8848 μ Bartender Large fenced yard, deck, pool, P/T positions available. No computer knowledge; some kitchen & parking. A/C, w/d, μ Bus Person exp. required. $500-1200/wk. accounting background. MM 81.5, Islamorada cable, Wi-fy, utilities included. μ Front of House Managers Daily cash spiffs. Easy & fun E-mail your resume to: No pets. Inquiries contact after or email resume to Apply in person: job! GREAT PAY! Job growth [email protected] Reliable Part Time 5pm weekdays, anytime Fri- & advancement very possible. LALBURY@ Sunset Grille & Raw Bar, 7 Sun. $850. 305-395-0170 for intelligent, computer Knights Key Blvd, Marathon. [email protected] Keys Travel, located Tavernier. CARIBEEBOATS.COM and social media-literate, 754-234-2246 ask for Maggie. DFWP home-office Person Friday. LAZY DAYS Mechanics helper wanted Unusual learning opportunity. Islamorada/Marathon Long-standing, family yacht MM 104. Good salary. Hiring Servers & Bartenders. $160/Wk Furn room. Prof maintenance company seeks (305) 451-0044 Full & PT. Apply in person. woman preferred. Share 2/2 Golf Cart Shop Assistant full time mechanic’s helper for Common sense required house on canal in Islamorada Seasonal position, 10/1 - 6/1. general boat repairs. Excellent MM74 O/S. Pvt entr, prkng, sm Seeking motivated individual to pay. Some skill/experience NOW HIRI NG: SERVERS , pet ok, fen yrd. 305-440-3615 assist in operating golf and tools required but will train. LINE COOKS, DISHWASHER repair shop. On the job Valid drivers license and own Apply in person training. $12-$15/hr with transportation required. 305- BRUTUS SEAFOOD bonuses. Call (305) 394-3376 367-2924 6950 O/S Hwy, Marathon Keynoter KeysNet.com Saturday, September 14, 2013 7B
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100667691-01 The 16th Judicial Circuit is accepting applications for a full-time Digital Court Reporter in our Marathon office. This position is responsible for digitally recording and annotating court proceed- ings and hearings; transcribing recordings; and performing research. A solid working proficiency with computers is required and must be able to pass a typing NEWLY RENOVATED test at 55 wpm. See complete job description at www.Keyscourts.net. Salary for this position is $31,664.64 a year with State of Florida benefits. The Now hiring personnel for both successful applicant will be required to pass a complete background check. Interested applicants should send a resume along with a State of Florida appli- cation to [email protected] or mail to Personnel, 16th Judicial Circuit, Tom Thumb and Subway. 302 Fleming Street, Key West, Florida 33040 by 5:00 P.M., Monday, September 30, 2013. State of Florida applications can be found at www.Keyscourts.net. Tom Thumb Subway We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age or disability. If you need accommodations to participate in the application/selection Store Clerks Assistant Manager process, please notify us in advance at (305)295-3652; to make call through the Florida Relay Center, you can dial 7-1-1. SHIFTS 2pm – 10pm 6am – 2pm Sandwich Artists 2pm – 10pm SHIFTS 10pm – 6am 7am – 2pm & 2pm – 10pm Skilled Carpenters & Laborers Wanted Need to make We will train. No experience needed. Tools & Transportation Call Cleveland at 786-295-5307 a must! some extra cash? Plantation Key Area Deliver our newspapers Competitive wages and benefits. Call (305)852-8000 DFWP • E.O.E. in early morning hours in Islamorada and Marathon. TOM THUMB 2001 FORD SUV Must have own vehicle. Excellent condition. Food Stores, Inc. All power / leather. Make BIG Potential Income of $500+ per week Book $4,800, asking $3,800. Offers the following positions in (305) 743-2381 $$$$ For more information call MONROE COUNTY Bartender, Dancers Carter at (305)440-3208 * Managers & Manager Trainees Servers & Security * Assistant Managers Three shifts available: Housing available * Store Clerks 6am to 2pm Monday - Saturday 2pm to 10pm A/C - ARTIC TEMP Res & Comm’l, Marine, Sales, Call Mr Ford 10pm to 6am Repair, Refrig, Ice Mach. 664-4335 To apply please call 786-295-5307 Lic#CAC 053827, 743-5288 WOODYS MM82 and ask for Cleveland Mathis We will train. A/C - Windswept A/C 100664148-01 No experience needed. & Appliances - "Shut your Competitive wages and benefits. DFWP. E.O.E. windows, shut your doors, you The Turtle Hospital ain’t gonna be hot no more!" Lic # CAC056989 μ 289-1748 in Marathon CABINETS - FRED’S BEDS Is seeking a full-time KITCHEN KORNER Real Wood Cabinets; Particle Educational Program The most unique sports fishing, tackle & apparel store Board Prices. Mrthn. 743-7277 Guide/Gift Shop Sales. in the Keys is seeking enthusiastic Associates to join our team: Concrete Designs Public speaking & Protect & beautify any VAN DRIVER. Part time. Three weekend shifts Immediate opening for a concrete surface. Custom art- retail sales experience per week. Ideal job for retired/semiretired person work by Ed Moran! Deco and marine turtle HVAC Service Technician coatings, stained pavers etc! SALES ASSOCIATE. Lic# SP3136. 305-923-0654 knowledge helpful. On call. Experience in Great Pay - Paid Holidays - Paid Vacation www.keysdecoconcrete.com Send resume to: retail sales helpful. Sick Pay - Medical Insurance ELECTRIC - Kelly Electric [email protected] Serving the Middle Keys since MARINA ATTENDANT/BOAT SALES ASSOCIATE. Apply in person or fax resume 1980! Fair prices, dependable! Full time. Must be experienced in boat sales. 171 Hood Ave, MM 91.5, Tavernier Lic# EC525 μ 743-6098 Knowledge of marina operations helpful. Phone-305-852-2960 G Fax 305-852-852-0656 PEST CONTROL Charter Pest Control Must be willing to accept flexible scheduling. We offer Your Local Company. competitive salary & benefits including employee discounts All types of pest control. Ocean Reef to Key West. on store merchandise. Please send resume or apply in person. Carolina Skiff Specialists All SERVERS, EXPERIENCED Contact us at 305-451-3389. Equal Opportunity Employer - Drug Free Workplace sizes & models: Sea Chasers, Night time, day time, full time. Bennington pontoons & Hydra. Plumbin g - Ernest E. Rhodes Must be experienced. Apply in Boat washer wanted Long sports. Call Ft. Myers for West Lic# CFC1427241 person to Key Colony Inn, 700 WORLD WIDE SPORTSMAN standing, family yacht Coast pricing! 800-955-7543 10700 5th Ave, Gulf, Marathon W. Ocean Drive, KCB. G maintenance company seeks 743-7072 81576 Overseas Highway Islamorada, FL 33036 detail oriented person to detail Fax: 305-517-2618 G [email protected] boats inside and out. Will train. TIKI HUTS Valid drivers license and own Boat slip for rent $200/mo. Experienced Maintenance transportation required. 305- MM 99 oceanside. Up to 40 ft. NEW & REPAIR 367-2924 person needed for condos. catamarans, etc. No 305-664-0099 Electrical, plumbing, a/c and MARATHON - PLUMBER Part-time automobile drivers liveaboards. Water & electric Lic# CYC 000002 carpentry. Must have transp. AND PLUMBER’S HELPER. on a variable schedule to drive included. (305) 942-3495 Lisa Send resume via email or Must have clean driving record another person’s car to and apply in person. Continental and be able to pass drug test. from the Key Largo/Miami Inn, 1121 W Ocean Dr., KCB. (305) 731-7797 area. Must have a good driving [email protected] MECHANIC - Small engines & record. Please reply to 1 DAVE BUYS PERMITS CALL Attn: KR913, P.O. Box 500158, EXPERIENCED & RELIABLE, hydraulic experience helpful. So Atlantic Snapper, Grouper, Marathon, FL 33050 appliance repair tech. F/T, long term employment for 42’ POST SPORT FISH 1976 Gulf Reef, K/Mack, Shark, CLASSIFIEDS Must have valid the right person. 852-3063 Twin diesles (671) Detroits, Sword, Tuna. $$$ in 48 hours! drivers license & tools! very little hours. 904-262-2869, 904-708-0893 Call (305) 664-3662. Will trade 26’ - 29’ center WOW LOOK !!! console. 305-608-8786 29’ COMMERCIAL Y & G CLASSIFIED ADS 743-5551 300 HP John Deere, low hrs. Fishing & trap pulling. 743-5551 Full electronics. $20,000 obo 305-522-2702, Islamorada All types of permits for sale! Rock Shrimp, King Fish, S Atlantic Snapper, Grouper, Gulf 6 Pack reef & pelagic, Commercial Gulf Reef Fish, YOU HAVE IT. Gulf Snapper IFQ’s, Long Line Pkg. Many other permits avail. We buy, sell & broker all types of permits. Call before you buy or sell! Please call for prices. Licensed & Bonded. All per- mits guaranteed valid for trans- fer, many ref’s avail. John Potts Jr.321-784-5982, 321- 302-3630. www.shipsusa.com Have a Florida VSPL-RS-CD. Will lease. Everybody on the boat is covered. Call David Hagan 904-262-2869;904-708-0893 MTHN-Mari ne Storage: boats, trailers, campers, any clean storage OK on wheels. Best rates in town. Check with us first! Call Emil, 731-3386
Somebody else wants it. AAA AUTO μ ALL YEARS! Junk-Used. Cars-Vans-Trucks Running or not. Cash. Have something you no longer need? 305-332-0483 Sell it in our classifieds! (305) 743-5551 or [email protected]
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Quick Fact: The best depths are from 15-50 feet. Once a yellowtail or any fish of quality is hooked up, make a mark at the spot. Trolling for Yellowtail Snapper Spreads and bait are key to a successful trip
Hot! It was a flat out brutal sun- baked late summer afternoon and condi- tions were not good for yellowtailing. The current was minimal and running right up the anchor line. The Bermuda chubs were consuming every bit of the chum, the chum bag and some of the bottom paint off of our Key West charter boat the Premium Time. Our clients were on the verge of literal- ly melting. This was not how the brochure should read. Time to change the game. The slight breeze created by moving the boat was all that was needed to On The revive the crew as we Water pulled anchor and left the seemingly dead sea. Captain Austin Hopp was on the deck and started laying back the remedy for the summer yellowtailing doldrums. Most of the last chum block was still in the hoop net and would help Marlin Scott encourage the reef fish passing by much like a neighborhood ice cream truck does with its loud speaker. They would hopefully follow the trail of chum as we moved along at a steady 6 knots. The anglers were now comfortably in the shade basking in optimism as Austin deployed each rod. As the last rod was set into the rod holder, the port rig popped. A quality-sized yellowtail snap- Alicia Keel with a Flag yellowtail snapper. Fish of this size are available while trolling at the edge of the reef. per was reeled to the transom and slipped into the fish box. Minutes later, best depths are from 15-50 feet. Once a outrigger baits to allow for tighter turns skirted ballyhoo, a naked ballyhoo or a a snapper ate the flat line artificial bait yellowtail or any fish of quality is around lobster trap balls and returns to Drone spoon. All are extremely effective ending in another fish box deposit. The hooked up, make a mark at the spot. This the productive areas. on snapper, grouper and toothy critters. charter was now moving in the right will help establish the school location for Flat Lines: Use a feather or a rigged The deep troll rod usually provides a direction with the clients volunteering return sweeps. The fun can last for hours. ballyhoo. This bait can sometimes be used photo session with something special. or should I say wrestling to take the next The trolling spreads we use on our successfully on the troll with kingfish, The lipped plug we use will either be turn with the rod. charter boats: cero mackerel and flag-sized yellowtail. chartreuse or a bonito pattern Rap X with The terrain targeted for yellowtail Outriggers: These are going to be Bigger bait, bigger fish. There are a few 140lb. single strand wire. snapper trolling is generally at the edge the most productive baits. Use small smaller-lipped plugs that troll well and are Trolling the reef on a late summer of the reef. The water doesn’t have to be tuna feathers or bucktail jigs that will deadly to larger yellowtails and other reef day is loaded with new experiences. A crystal clear, but there does have to be spend most of the troll under the water’s predators. They are also vulnerable to six-knot breeze and popping outriggers some clarity or all bets are off. Super surface. Key West mate Run Young uses destruction and cutoffs adding to the may be just what you need to spend dirty water is non-productive. a modified squid spoon/skirt bait that expense of the trip. Your choice. more time “On the Water.” On your GPS cartography you will see looks atrocious but works very well. Deep Baits: This can either be accom- a series of what we call cap rock — that Yellowtail snapper are not that picky as plished by a downrigger or a large-lipped Capt. Marlin Scott owners FishMonster in some cases is exposed at low tide. The long as the sizing is right. Stagger the plug. The downrigger baits we use are a Charters in Key West.
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