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SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2009 | CONTENTS © 2009 KEYNOTER PUBLISHING CO. | VOL. 56, NO. 57 | WWW.KEYSNET.COM | 25 CENTS Python hunters L’ATTITUDES The last CAMP & get busy Careers student showcase is tonight, with STOMP, ball- room, lots of great music, 9-footer found and a student-created buffet, under boardwalk Hemingway look-alikes crowd into Key West to in Broward County compete in the big show at Sloppy Joe’s, and Key By KEVIN WADLOW Largo gets ready for its sec- Senior Staff Writer ond annual Food & Wine [email protected] Festival. All this and more in L’Attitudes, starting on A crew on an expedition seek- Page 19. ing Burmese python in state wet- lands quickly discovered one of SEWER SPENDING: Michael HEADLINES INSIDE the unwanted reptiles on Friday. Sole, secretary of the State On a publicity-tour stop at a Huge tax bite Department of Environmental tree island in western Broward Protection, chats with County, near the Holiday Trail, Acting schools Super- Marathon officials Thursday at intendent Mike Henriquez is newly authorized snake wran- the Little Venice sewer plant. proposing a 16 percent glers captured a python measur- property tax hike for the Sole presented the city with ing 9 feet, 8 inches. It was under School District’s coming $10 million in federal stimulus a boardwalk. fiscal year. See story, money for sewer construction. “Everybody was very sur- Page 15. Marathon’s estimated cost for prised that a python was found,” sewers is $88 million. To the left said Pat Behnke, a spokeswoman Games on illustrates where the money for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Reversing itself — and goes. Conservation Commission. “Our facing a lawsuit over gender experts told us not to expect that discrimination — the we could find one.” Florida High School FWC Chairman Rodney Athletic Association has Barreto, a part-time Keys resi- decided to return to full dent, accompanied the group. schedules for all prep sports. Attack victim Pythons have become the See story, Page 27. poster reptile for invasive exotic species in South Florida, symbol- izing the environmental danger that non-native species pose to INDEX the natural ecosystem. on the mend On Wednesday — just days Business ...... 25 after U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson illus- Classifieds ...... 30 KEY WEST mild-mannered Milone so shock- trated the dangers of pythons by Living ...... 26 Milone recalls few ing is the severity of the beating rolling out a 16-foot python skin Obituaries ...... 17 details of beating; Suspect’s football career — and the fact that he’s running to his colleagues on the Senate Opinion ...... 6 is over. See story, Page 2. for the City Commission. floor — Gov. Charlie Crist put Sports/Outdoors ...... 27 four suspects held Four Key West teenagers were out an order allowing qualified Crossword ...... 24 charged Tuesday with aggravated trappers to catch them in South By SEAN KINNEY Milone, 63, is one of two Key battery in the attacks, for which Florida wetlands. So far, five Printed on 100% [email protected] Westers beaten Monday night in police still have not given a people statewide have been recycled newsprint two separate attacks in Old Town. motive. They also haven’t said granted permits. Tom Milone says he never Don Sullivan, 65, was also what led them to the suspects. After catching a python, they saw it coming — but might have attacked, as he walked along Milone’s beating left him with must euthanize it, then report its heard it when it arrived. Elizabeth Street. He was injured two breaks in his jaw, which doc- GPS location and take a digital “I think, in retrospect, I and treated at Lower Keys tors had to stabilize with two tita- photo of the carcass. They must 7786790 22222 remember the sound of punches,” Medical Center. he said. What made the attack on the See MILONE / 2 See PYTHONS / 3 MHMC- Re-Design Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 2

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KEYS WEATHER BEACH ADVISORIES PREDICTED TEMPERATURES Football star is ‘done’ There currently are no Keys beaches with health DATE HI LO KEY WEST “I don’t know if I want to advisories against swim- SAT. 92 83 Attack suspect talk to him now,” he said. “I’m ming. SUN. 92 83 had been warned our football program and it’s a really [mad]. He let us down MON. 91 82 bad scar on Key West High and he let himself down.” TUES. 90 82 about associates School.” The violence of the attacks GOVERNMENT MEETINGS Hughes said he had been surprised Hughes, who said Forecast: Expect partly By DICK WAGNER concerned that Harris had fall- Harris was a “happy-go-lucky The following upcom- cloudy skies with a Keynoter Contributor en in with the “wrong crowd” kid without a mean streak in his ing government meetings chance of thunderstorms. and that he had talked with the body.” and events are scheduled It’s the ultimate fumble for player about that recently at Hughes said he believed for broadcast on Comcast CONTACT US one of the teens arrested in Grim’s Grill, a Conch-sports- Harris “got intimidated by the Channel 76: Monday’s Old Town Key West oriented bar on Flagler Avenue wrong guys and became ◆ Monday: County Upper Keys attacks on two men in their 60s. where Harris worked as a dish- involved” in the assaults. Commission budget 91655 Overseas Highway Among the four arrested is washer and bar back. “You can control them here meeting (repeat), 5 p.m. Tavernier, FL 33070 Chris Harris, 17, a two-year “I told him we needed to sit [at school], but you can’t put a ◆ Tuesday: Marathon Newsroom ...... (305) 853-7103 starting defensive back on the down and talk again,” Hughes damn radar on them when City Council (repeat), 5 Advertising...... (305) 852-3216 Key West High School football said, adding that he had talked they’re in the streets,” Hughes p.m. Fax...... (305) 853-1040 team. before with Harris and his said. “We try to teach them ◆ Wednesday: County Fax...... (305) 852-0199 Harris, who faces felony grandmother about his associa- more than Xs and Os, but evi- Planning Commission, 10 aggravated assault and robbery tions. “It’s a shame. He’s not a dently we didn’t get that across a.m. Marathon charges, had been expected to bad kid, but he was not focused to Chris. Why didn’t he say, ◆ Thursday: County ‘Hey, this is wrong?’ Why did- 3015 Overseas Highway be one of the team’s top senior to do the right thing all the Commission (repeat), 5 n’t he stop it?” (P.O. Box 500158) players in the 2009 season. In time. It goes to show you it’s p.m. who you hang around with. He Harris had a bright athletic Marathon, FL 33050-0158 May, he intercepted three pass- ◆ Friday: County Com- es in the Conchs’ 29-26 spring- hung around with the wrong future. Newsroom ...... (305) 743-5551 mission budget meeting, game victory over Hialeah guys.” “We could have probably Advertising...... (305) 743-5551 10 a.m. Miami Lakes. Hughes said Thursday he [persuaded] somebody — even Fax ...... (305) 743-6397 “He’s done, he’s finished,” had no immediate plans to see a Division 3 college — to take Fax ...... (305) 743-9586 coach Jerry Hughes, 62, said Harris, who is being held on him on that spring game alone,” when asked if Harris could play Stock Island by the Department Hughes said. “I feel bad for Key West in the fall. “It’s a bad scar on of Juvenile Justice. him. His life is ruined.” 2720-A N. Roosevelt Blvd. Overseas Market Key West, FL 33040 Newsroom ...... (305) 296-6989 ‘I don’t remember being airlifted’ Advertising...... (305) 296-6989 Fax ...... (305) 296-1287 the count, and outside his house and asked for a Keys Information Station MILONE / From 1 he’s not letting cigarette. Channel 5 News E-mail the assault “Sullivan told the one black Monday - Friday [email protected] nium plates. “My mouth is wired interrupt his male he did not smoke. At this shut. I’m not too pretty to look run to be the point, the black male said, 6:00 p.m. Missing your paper? at,” he said. District 1 city ‘You’re going to be sorry’ and 8:00 p.m. If your newspaper is not Friday, two days after he commissioner. struck Sullivan across the right 9:00 p.m. delivered by 7:00 a.m. (7:30 returned to the Keys from “At this ear area of the head. Sullivan Keys news daily a.m. weekends, holidays) Jackson Memorial Hospital in point, I’m said a second black male jumped call (305) 743-5551, ext. 12, Miami, he tried to recall the staying in the him from behind knocking him from the staff of MILONE before 10 a.m. weekdays events surrounding the beating, race,” he says. to the ground,” a report says. The Keynoter, and 11 a.m. Saturday for but the details are fuzzy. The only other declared candi- After Sullivan called police, The Reporter and redelivery. On Sunday or “I went to the gym at 9 p.m. date in District 1 is former they took him to the George Keys Sunday, after hours, call toll-free on Monday,” he explained. After Mayor Jimmy Weekley. Current Allen apartment complex to see on Comcast Cable, 1-800-843-4372. working out at the Island Gym Commissioner Bill Verge hasn’t if he could identify potential sus- Channel 5. FLORIDA KEYS KEYNOTER (ISSN on White Street, Milone started decided whether to seek re-elec- pects as his attackers. A report 8756-6427, USPS# 0201-620) is back toward his house on tion. says that although two suspects published semi-weekly by Florida Caroline Street. Milone expects the wiring to looked familiar, Sullivan could- Keys Keynoter, P.O. Box 500158, “I crossed over Havana Lane be removed from his jaw in the n’t identify his assailants. Marathon, Florida 33050-0158. Subscription rates are $53.56 in to Olivia Street and then went to next two weeks and will contin- As for Milone, he bills him- Frances Street. I woke up in ue campaigning in the lead-up to self as the people’s watchdog the Keys. Your Keynoter home News on the hour delivery subscription includes Miami. I don’t remember being the Oct. 6 election, “unless the and espouses the need to address Keys Sunday and the Sunday at Lower Keys Medical Center. I doctors tell me I need to with- quality-of-life issues — includ- Monday - Friday edition of The Miami Herald. don’t remember being airlifted.” draw.” ing public safety. Keynoter mail subscriptions: 7 a.m. 4 p.m. Milone is a retired clerk court The suspects in the beatings An account to help Milone $47.70 in Florida and $45 out-of- 8 a.m. 5 p.m. state. Please call for all other from Buffalo, N.Y., who chose are Christopher Harris, 17, with his medical expenses has rates, including overseas mail. to move to Key West because he Cornelius Jones, 17, Thomas been set up at Centennial Bank. 9 a.m. 6 p.m. Periodicals Postage Paid at doesn’t drive. Reza, 16, and 18-year-old Those interested can make a Noon Marathon, Florida and additional “I came down to Key West mailing offices. 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PYTHONS / From 1 also fill out a data collection sheet and submit it to the FWC. They’re allowed to sell the snake’s hide and meat. Released or escaped pet pythons found a foothold in the Everglades and have started breeding. Pythons have few natu- ral predators in South Florida, and a female python might lay 100 eggs at a time. The first large python found in the hammocks of North Key Largo was caught in April 2007 after it ate an endangered Key Largo woodrat. Researchers dis- covered the snake when they were tracking a woodrat fitted with a radio collar — which was Photo by TIM CHAPMAN found inside the snake. This is an example of an Everglades python. The state’s Since then, at least a half- trapping effort started on Friday, and almost immediately dozen pythons have been found resulted in a python being caught and euthanized. in the Upper Keys. The longest measured nearly 10 feet. state program, U.S. Secretary of handle.” In June 2008, a Key Largo the Interior Ken Salazar said the “We want to keep this a care- resident used a tree limb to dis- program will be given new prior- fully controlled program so we patch a 7-foot python that ity and may be expanded. can collect very specific scientif- Notice is hereby given: attacked a bird in her yard near “Burmese pythons are an ic data about where these snakes mile marker 98.6. invasive species that have no are, and gain knowledge about Leon Henderson The python permit program place in the Everglades and what they’re doing and eating,” 720 Galveston Ln runs until Oct. 31, at which time threaten its delicate ecosystem,” Behnke said. Key West, Fl 33040 the FWC will evaluate the data Salazar said. “We are committed She added, “We’re not going collected and determine if it should to aggressively combating this to be able to go out and complete- You are hereby notified that your eligibility to vote is in question. extend or expand the program. threat, including having trained ly eradicate pythons from our You are required to contact the Monroe County Supervisor of “We’re getting a lot of calls and well-supervised volunteers wild areas. Anyone who believes Elections, in Key West, Florida, no later than thirty (30) days after from people interested in it,” hunt down and remove snakes.” that is kidding themselves.” the date of this publishing. Failure to respond will result in a Behnke said. Behnke said the state would People spotting a python can determination of ineligibility by the Supervisor and your name will Everglades National Park has not declare open season on call can call Everglades National be removed from the statewide voter registration system. a similar program, allowing pythons. Park’s Python Hotline at (305) authorized hunters to capture “That would not be a wise 242-7827; or the Python Patrol Harry L. Sawyer, Jr. non-native snakes. thing to do,” she said. “This is not Hotline toll-free at (888) 483- Monroe County Supervisor of Elections In conjunction with the new a species that just anyone can 4681. 530 Whitehead Street, #101 Key West, Florida 33040 305-292-3416 Contractor pricing EVERYDAY! 07/09 PLUS we will beat ANY competitor’s price by 10%! (of like kind product). ALSO receive a FREE double bowl, 16 gauge stainless steel sink and FREE cabinet hardware! (with the purchase of 12 or more cabinets)* Por este medio: Leon Henderson 720 Galveston Ln Key West, Fl 33040 Se le notifica que se ha cuestionado su aptitud para votar. Usted tiene la obligación de comunicarse con el Supervisor de KITCHEN & BATH CO. Elecciones del Condado de Monroe en Cayo Hueso, Florida, a más tardar treinta (30) días después de la fecha de esta publicación. No Islamorada Showroom responder tendrá por resultado una determinación por parte del Hours: Mon. - Fri. 10am - 5pm • Sat. 10am - 1:30pm Supervisor de la ineptitud suya para votar, por lo que se sacará su MM81, In the Galleria Plaza nombre del sistema de inscripciones electorales del Estado. 305-664-4644 Key West Showroom Harry L. Sawyer, Jr. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 10am - 5pm Supervisor de Elecciones del Condado de Monroe 3229 Flagler Avenue • Suite 110 530 Whitehead Street, #101 305-292-1685 Key West, Florida 33040 Email: [email protected] 305-292-3416 * Sale is for limited time only 07/09 Published Keynoter 07/18/09 MHMC- Re-Design Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 4

4 Saturday, July 18, 2009 Keys News Keynoter Celebrating our past Commission to increase taxes Big deficit KEY WEST will mean cuts tive director of the Key West Boys and Girls Club, told com- for Key West missioners. “A cut like this would be devastating for us. By SEAN KINNEY We’d be gone.” [email protected] His words seemed to touch all commissioners but Joe Pais, The Key West City Commis- an interim commission filling sion on Thursday unanimously out the term of Dan Kolhage, adopted a tax rate for 2009-10 of who resigned earlier this month. 2.7603, slightly higher than the “Adding these services seems current year’s rate. like a good idea at the time,” The proposed hike comes as said Pais, who earns a living city staff continues crunching working for AIDS Help. “But it numbers to overcome what’s costs a lot over a long time. expected to be a $604,000 Make everyone as self sufficient deficit. as possible, including ourself.” The adopted tax, $2.7603 per “They almost uniformly, with every $1,000 of taxable assessed the exception of Commissioner home value, equates to a $1,105 Pais, want to find a way to get yearly tax bill for a house back that $57,100 for those three By DAN GALLAGHER to Florida Bay with a canal, it was a popular appraised at $400,000. subsidies,” Mark Finigan, assis- motel that offered a place to stay and a place to The current tax rate is tant city manager in charge of bring or come by boat. Today it still operates as $2.6414 per every $1,000 of finance, told the Keynoter. The Royal Hawaiian Motel was built in the Royal Hawaiian at 12020 Overseas home value. For a $400,000 Staff also recommends bring- Marathon just east of Vaca Cut in the late 1950s. Highway. Photo is dated 1961 and was taken by home, the annual tax is $1,057. ing the school crossing guard With its innovative style and design plus access Charles Anderson. Even though the proposed program in house, as opposed to 2009-10 tax rate contains an using contract employees, to increase, home values have save $190,000. The city pays shrunk the past year, and that nine part-time employees to do means a smaller tax base for the the work at Key West schools for JULY 19, 2009 city. three hours every school day. The current city budget is “None of the levels in Key $37,879,129. West ... rise to the point where City staff recommends that to you need guards,” Finigan told avoid the $604,000 deficit, com- commissioners. He said guards VOL. 4, NO. 36 Key images: missioners should cut social are there “out of an abundance CONTENTS © 2009 KEYNOTER PUBLISHING CO. service subsidies and the school of caution” and that signs would How our crossing guard program, among cover statutory requirements. other items. “Their direction was, for the But commissioners said they moment, to consider it some- readers see want to continue funding non- thing we will keep,” Finigan profits, $57,100 given to the said after the meeting. Keys Boys and Girls Club, AARP and The commission will approve Also: a mental health program a final millage rate at an Aug. 3 “We try to level the playing regularly scheduled meeting. ◆ Foreclosures continue field,” Dan Dombrowski, execu- to mount in the Keys and across the country. Keys briefs Key images ◆ Keys hotels outpacing Readers share their visions of the island chain. their Florida competition, Troopers checking U.S. 1 to the Keys in North Key Page 16 but rate erosion is a Largo; and on Key Deer on vehicle safety Boulevard on Big Pine Key. www.KeysNet.com concern. PUBLISHED BY: Snake invaders Troopers are concentrating Tourism ◆ Fresh face State approves Are other people The Florida Highway Patrol Despite economy, limited hunting their efforts on vehicles with Key West timeshare Keys racking up of pythons is conducting driver license and gets a makeover decent numbers on in South Florida. bringing you down? defects such as bad brakes, worn to make it more the lodging front. efficient. Page 7 Page 3 vehicle inspection checkpoints tires and defective lights. But Page 5 ycled newsprint Maybe it's time to Printed on 100% rec throughout this month in three they won’t be pulling over every detoxify. specific areas of the Keys. car, just cars with obvious They are on Burton Drive, defects like dragging mufflers east of U.S. 1 in Key Largo; on and no lights. Card Sound Road, which links MHMC- Re-Design Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 5

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Christopher D. Golden, Village services to be cut D.M.D. By DAVID BALL ISLAMORADA take jobs on the mainland. Member American Academy of Cosmetic [email protected] Dentistry, Florida Academy of Cosmetic Wagner said village residents Dentistry, American Dental Association age of 13 percent, so some prop- could see higher fire insurance Islamorada residents could erty owners could pay less next rates, as well, if there is a possi- see significant cuts in services, year than they did this year, bility a station could close on Brighten Your Smile, including delays in permitting even with a higher tax rate. any given day. and building inspections, elimi- At the proposed rate, the vil- Other cuts include eliminat- Build Your Confidence nation of after-school programs lage would take in $482,157 ing a building inspector and and even reduced fire and emer- less in tax revenue. The council code compliance officer as well Big Pine Key, FL • 305-872-4272 • www.keysdentist.com gency medical services, for the had previously mandated that as some full-time and part-time budget year beginning Oct. 1. $500,000 be cut from Village positions in parks. That could Thursday, the Village Manager Ken Fields’ original result in the community pool Council approved a maximum 2009-10 budget. closing more often and elimina- tax rate of 2.0358 mills to bal- “The only way to get the tion of a daily after-school 29654 Forrestal Ave. ance the proposed 2009-10 millage back down is to reduce recreation program, which cur- JUST budget of $9.86 million — staff and services,” Fields said rently serves about a half-dozen Big Pine Key which is nearly $650,000 less as he presented the cuts to the children, according to staff. SOLD! from the current year’s budget. council Thursday. Council members didn’t take The proposed tax rate will be “When you’ve got a budget any of the cuts off the table, but Another one of Patti’s listings on mailed to property owners in that is two-thirds personnel and some said they wanted to see Big Pine Key JUST SOLD! their annual Truth in Millage, or 50 percent public safety,” he across-the-board pay cuts and Looking to buy or sell? TRIM, notices. The council will added, “the only way to [cut] is benefit reductions for staff to Contact Patti at the #1 Office then have two public hearings to start looking at that.” possibly replace some of Fields’ where they can alter the budget Eliminating overtime for proposed cuts. in the Lower Keys, or visit before approving a final spend- firefighters and other emer- Miami-Dade County is con- www.BestKeysAgent.com. ing plan and tax rate. gency workers would save sidering a 5 percent pay cut for At the proposed rate, the $100,000, Fields reported. But all employees. owner of a $300,000 home it could also mean closing one “Right now, a lot of people in Patti Nickless, CRS would pay $611 in village taxes. of Islamorada’s three fire sta- this town would like to have Broker Associate 2005 REALTOR® of the Year The current tax rate of tions if a worker takes sick your jobs,” Councilman Dave SCHMITT 1.8542 mills means the same leave. Boerner said. “I would hope that REAL ESTATE CO (305) 304-6949 29967 Overseas Hwy. www.BestKeysAgent.com property owner paid $556 this Fire Chief William Wagner in an effort to save some of Big Pine Key, FL 33043 year. However, property values added that lost overtime pay these [positions], everybody dropped in the village an aver- could push more firefighters to would want to pitch in.”

No Cover The Tradition Continues Rollback rate likely Charge ★ By RYAN McCARTHY KEY COLONY BEACH [email protected] Dance during its second budget work- Contest The Key Colony Beach City shop. The official proposed rate Commission is likely to meet the will be set at Tuesday’s regular rollback tax rate when it meets commission meeting. at THE BRASS MONKEY Tuesday to adopt a millage rate According to preliminary for the next fiscal. budget documents, Key Colony Friday, July 24th • 10pm til ? The 1.8320 rollback rate budgeted to collect $1,117,115 in Don’t would be well above the current property taxes in the current year. ★ LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ★ Forget! year’s 1.4434 millage, but prop- That number is slightly higher for Freddie Bye Band New Year’s erty values have dropped signifi- next fiscal year, $1,131,180. In July cantly in Key Colony in the past The total budget stands at Guest Emcee ~ John Bartus $2,548,290, with additional rev- Friday, year — from $791 million to ★ PRIZES ~ All night long st $636.5 million, or roughly 20 enues including sales and use tax July 31 percent. ($238,535), occupational licenses ★ $1 DRAFTS ★ $2 JELLO SHOTS Rollback is the rate required to ($196,000), federal and state ★ collect the same amount of prop- grants ($163,145) and state FREE Late Night Buffet erty taxes next year as this year. shared revenue ($130,720). 234 55th St., Ocean • K-Mart Plaza Key Colony’s current millage Expenses include $543,310 equals $1.4434 per $1,000 of for law enforcement, $428,300 MM 50 • Marathon assessed property value. for contracted fire and rescue At the current rate, the owner services from the city of of a $300,000 house paid Marathon, $227,455 for protec- $433.02 in taxes this year. At the tive inspections and $149,300 for proposed rate, the same owner parks and recreation LOUNGE • 305-743-4028 Open 7 days - 10AM-4AM would pay $549.60 next year — The city also budgeted for as PACKAGE STORE assuming the home retained its much as a 15 percent increase in 305-743-5737 value. employee medical coverage and Open 7 days - After regular Thursday, the City Commi- cut police overtime in half from hours see bartender for ssion reviewed minor changes $32,000 to $16,000. service ‘til 4AM MHMC- Re-Design Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 6

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EDITORIAL Who’s watching the community college? EDITOR: According to the college’s grievance resolu- Game, set, match Is anyone paying attention to what’s going on tion (Board Rule No. 5.510), a grievance com- at Florida Keys Community College? The board mittee must be selected via anonymous election of trustees? The press? by Sept. 30 of each year. for prep athletes I attended the June 25 board meeting and was Neither Dr. Boyle nor the board attorney, appalled to learn there is no grievance process in Buck Devane, could respond to the charges with Too bad members of the Florida High School Athletic place for the employees, and there hasn’t been any reasonable defense. In fact, Mr. Devane did Association are too old to compete in track events anymore. one during the entire 2008-09 school year. not appear to even be familiar with the college’s This week they would have set speed records for back-pedal- At the June 25 meeting, attorney Patrice grievance procedure. ing on their decision to reduce Florida high school sports DiLorenzo, representing 12 current college Board Chairman Ed Scales directed Dr. Boyle schedules by as much as 40 percent this coming year. employees, addressed the board, signifying that the and Joanne Dinkel, human resources director, to An emergency meeting of the association board was held employees themselves were too intimidated and comply with state requirements and FKCC’s Wednesday when it appeared they could be found in violation too afraid of retribution and retaliation to appear. board rule. But what about all of the employees of Title IX, a 1972 federal law that guarantees equality for DiLorenzo explained that during President Jill who have been forced out without recourse? Landesberg-Boyle’s presidency, every former What about new job applicants who have not female student-athletes (see story, Page 27). employee who had filed a grievance or initiated been able to process hiring complaints? In April, the association directors voted to reduce all Florida the grievance process has been terminated or The absence of a process for employees to varsity sports schedules by 20 percent and junior varsity by 40 forced out. state or express any wrongdoing or ill treatment percent. But they tacked on two rather odd exceptions: Football Moreover, the attorney explained that Florida is unheard of in today’s workplace. How wonder- and competitive cheerleading. law and administrative code requiring an employ- ful it must be for Dr. Boyle not to have to be con- Most parents and coaches were likely scratching their heads ee grievance policy and procedure that includes cerned about employees pursuing grievances over that one, even though directors said reducing prep football the selection of a grievance committee has not against her. games would cost school districts lost revenue from boosters, been followed at FKCC since year one of Dr. Lynda Sheehan Orange Park ticket sales and concessions. Boyle’s presidency. No doubt, anticipating a possible Title IX challenge, they tacked on competitive cheerleading to that exemption. City quietly pushed dog park through Only that didn’t pass close scrutiny by former Olympics EDITOR: very serious concerns. swim champion Nancy Hogshead-Makar, now a Jacksonville The best way to slide a dog park into the Rotary Park is the only city park that prohibits attorney who specializes in Title IX case law. Marathon Rotary Field of Dreams without con- pets. Why is that? Each council member has a She’s representing a group of parents who have sued in fed- troversy is to keep it quiet, in the dark, until it’s a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report eral court in Jacksonville. The case is titled Cook vs. Florida done deal. I allege misfeasance by the city for that lists 17 infectious dog diseases and parasites High School Athletic Association. publishing evasive notices so that the people that can make people sick, with infants and chil- Beads of sweat may have appeared on directors’ very red were not aware of the city’s plans. dren under 5 a high-risk group. Children are more faces this week when the U.S. Justice Department filed a friend At the March 31 council meeting, they voted likely to get sick from dogs, their feces, urine, par- of the court brief, joining parents in this suit against the state 4-1 to put a dog park in the Rotary children’s asites, fleas, ticks and flies. Silence and inaction is park. Thank you to Pete Worthington for voting not appropriate when it comes to protecting our governing board. alone to preserve the passive portion of our beau- children’s health, yet the council remains silent. That led to Wednesday’s unanimous decision by the FHSAA tiful park and continuing his consistent stance for It is a travesty what has been done for a spe- board to abandon the reduced schedules it adopted in April. the community. cial interest group so that dogs can have a play- Statistics released earlier this month by the FHSAA demon- As of May 4, there was no city file on the dog ground at the expense of our children’s park. I strate the big hole they’d dug for themselves: 40,456 Florida park, not one piece of paper. Staff printed two asked the City Council to reopen the issue for high school football players vs. 5,522 cheerleading partici- documents they had on computer, a report rec- discussion after properly noticing the community pants. ommending the events field, and an unexecuted so that the folks who built it for the children can That’s hardly equal, especially since competitive cheerlead- agreement with a private entity for a dog park. be involved in planning the future of our Rotary ing is largely limited to one statewide contest. Petitioners have requested that the city not put park. The Council remains silent. After all, it’s a a dog park in the Rotary park for reasons of safe- done deal, or is it? An association spokesperson told the St. Petersburg Times ty, health and peaceful enjoyment. The council Barbara Nevins this week that FHSAA was looking at plans to hold cheerlead- has remained silent regarding the petitioners’ Marathon ing playoffs, just like FHSAA’s other sanctioned sports. Only, that sounds an awful lot like tokenism and likely would LETTERS TO THE EDITOR have hurt the state athletic association in federal court. Weather Channel Wednesday’s reversal by the FHSAA would appear to make doesn’t sensationalize Letters of local interest are welcome, but the lawsuit moot, although the lawsuit was still pending Friday. subject to editing and condensing. There is a So we score this one: Student athletics 10, FHSAA 0. EDITOR: 400-word limit. Re: The July 8 story about re-thinking hurri- Letters thanking an individual are welcome. cane evacuation orders. However, space does not permit publication Please tell your local business owners that of thank-you letters consisting of lists. we don’t sensationalize. When we are in the Letters must be signed. 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Keynoter Keys News Saturday, July 18, 2009 7 Traps could change form By KEVIN WADLOW FISHERIES Senior Staff Writer [email protected] Endangered Species Act, man- agers must look at protecting the No one has to convince habitat needed by the corals. Florida Keys lobster trappers to David Bernhart, Southeast protect elkhorn and staghorn U.S. division director for the coral. Protected Resources Division, “We’ve seen the deterioration said the agency welcomes a user of the reef,” said Mimi Stafford, group offering its expertise “to a 35-year commercial fisher- help us identify the best options.” woman from Key West. “If you Those may include finding enjoy the water at all, you have a coral-rich areas where trapping is commitment to doing whatever inappropriate, or developing a you can to help preserve the new trap design to keep the reef.” wooden traps from being carried A dozen South Florida lob- into branching corals by storms. ster-industry professionals who Under federal law, damage to Final CAMP work traplines in the Atlantic threatened-species coral by a lob- Ocean have formed the ster trap could be considered a Commercial Fishermen’s Coral violation, Bernhart said. Workgroup to help federal offi- “Based on some research that cials as they draft habitat-protec- has been done since the [threat- Concert Performance tion regulations to help preserve ened-species] listing, we’ve the branching elkhorn and become aware that traps may be staghorn corals, designated as a little more of a problem than Saturday, July 18 • 6 PM threatened species in 2006. we originally thought,” Bernhart “People might be surprised said. Marathon High School Auditorium how serious commercial fisher- “The reason is not that fisher- men are about protecting the men drop traps indiscriminately Fantastic performances by CAMP students and Staff... coral,” said Conch Key fisher- all over the place, but these traps man Jeff Cramer. “Our guys do move around,” he said. “They An elegant Buffet prepared by the CAMP culinary want their grandkids to be able to can drag over the bottom and act go out and see the coral.” like a tiny bulldozer, which can students, with Chef Anthony Green and Hospitality He added, “We also realize have some impacts on the coral.” that a healthy reef promotes a Some research is being done Director Amanda Micheel following the performance. healthy fishery, and we want to to find a trap design that would keep our fishery going.” limit the movement of a trap Performance ONLY Tickets: $10 pp The group has met twice, across the bottom. most recently in a session with Other options may be to come Combo Performance and Buffet Tickets: John Hunt of the Florida Fish and to mutual agreement on specific Adult $25 pp, Children $18 pp. areas where traps don’t belong, Wildlife Research Institute and a For more information call 305-731-0771 Photo by he said. biologist with the Protected Alfi Johnson Resources Division of the “We are aware that traps have Special Thanks to Paul and Sonia Jones. National Marine Fisheries some impact but we are not the Service. cause of the coral die-off,” said “We know the bottom out Stafford, who holds a marine-sci- there,” Cramer said. “The people ence degree. “The good thing is in our workgroup have more than that the regulators are aware that 400 years experience on the water quality is the big issue.” water.” Said Cramer, “Compared to Federal staffers “are mandat- the major reef stressors like glob- ed to protect these corals, so al warning and ocean acidifica- we’re trying to help the program tion, we are way, way down the by giving them our input,” he list.” said. “We know what will work. Bernhart said the habitat-pro- They haven’t worked in our fish- tection plan for the corals ery. We don’t want a situation remains in its formative process, where they start writing regula- and there may be regulatory pro- Upper FLORIDA KEYS Keys RENTALS tions based on a fishery in Alaska cedures that could limit the lia- The patrons of or someplace.” bility of trappers for coral dam- the Incredible Rotary Elkhorn and staghorn corals age. Fruit Stand Club have disappeared at an alarming “We’re not talking about any rate in recent decades. As part of broad-based rule that would The complete Florida Keys the threatened-species designa- impact fishermen,” he said. tion under the federal “We’re working with them.” news and information source. MHMC- Re-Design Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 8

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Notice is hereby given: John Mark Mitchell Voters getting their say 1300 15th Ct #29 Commission candidate who pre- Key West, Fl 33040 KEY WEST Mayoral term, ceded McPherson as mayor. “It You are hereby notified that your eligibility to vote is in question. nude beaches because the referendum would be depends on the individual. I did- You are required to contact the Monroe County Supervisor of nonbinding. n’t think I was constantly cam- Elections, in Key West, Florida, no later than thirty (30) days after likely on ballot The mayoral question would paigning; I felt like I was con- ask voters if the term of mayor stantly doing my job.” the date of this publishing. Failure to respond will result in a By SEAN KINNEY should be extended from two to He said he thinks of a two- determination of ineligibility by the Supervisor and your name will [email protected] four years. The six city commis- year term as a “report card” peri- be removed from the statewide voter registration system. sioners other than mayor serve od in which voters can appraise the mayor and vote him out if Harry L. Sawyer, Jr. Key West voters will get their four years. say in October on whether cloth- The primary argument for they see fit. Monroe County Supervisor of Elections ing-optional tanning should be extending the mayoral term is “I think it’s important to keep 530 Whitehead Street, #101 allowed on a public beach in the that it costs around $60,000 to put the two years. In the past, we’ve Key West, Florida 33040 city and for how long the mayor together the mayoral election had some pretty bad mayors.” 305-292-3416 should serve. every two years and, in tight If passed, the four-year term 07/09 Tuesday, the City budget times, that’s an unneces- would kick in with the 2011 elec- Commission is set to vote on sary expenditure. tion cycle. Por este medio: ordinances that would send both And Mayor Morgan Morgan McPherson is up for issues to the ballot in the form of McPherson has said that under re-election. Also running are John Mark Mitchell referendums on Oct. 6. the current system, the mayor NAPA Auto Parts owner Craig 1300 15th Ct #29 District I Commissioner Bill spends his or her first year gov- Cates and perennial city and Key West, Fl 33040 Verge is sponsoring the clothing- erning, the second year cam- county candidate Sloan optional question. If the commis- paigning. Bashinsky. Se le notifica que se ha cuestionado su aptitud para votar. Usted sion approves it, the ballot ques- “I never felt that way,” said The City Commission meets tiene la obligación de comunicarse con el Supervisor de tion would ask voters whether Jimmy Weekley, a four-term on Tuesday at 6 p.m. in Old City Elecciones del Condado de Monroe en Cayo Hueso, Florida, a más city code should be amended to mayor and current District I City Hall on Greene Street. tardar treinta (30) días después de la fecha de esta publicación. No allow nudity at a city-designated responder tendrá por resultado una determinación por parte del clothing-optional beach. Supervisor de la ineptitud suya para votar, por lo que se sacará su “The only way to find out is to Keys briefs nombre del sistema de inscripciones electorales del Estado. go to referendum,” Verge said. “I don’t have anything against it, Harry L. Sawyer, Jr. but I don’t know how my con- Need a job or staffer? The program’s concept is sim- Supervisor de Elecciones del Condado de Monroe stituents feel. It’s not quite an ple: Employers (both public and 530 Whitehead Street, #101 issue I think the commission can Try these on for size private) are encouraged to pro- Key West, Florida 33040 legislate.” vide career exploration opportu- 305-292-3416 Even if the majority votes for Young adults looking to earn nities to people ages 14 to 24 dur- 07/09 Published Keynoter 07/18/09 a clothing-optional beach, that money — and employers looking ing the summer months, and the doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a for free help — can help each South Florida Workforce, a state done deal or that the City other through the South Florida agency, will cover the wages for Commission would designate an Workforce’s Summer Youth the hours worked. CLASSIFIED ADS 743-5551 area any time soon. That’s Employment Program. Thing is, few people have signed up in Monroe County. So South Florida Workforce staff is FINALLY, a break for small businesses. Need A Lift? coming to the Keys this coming Rewards week to recruit participants — potential employees and potential * employers. Staff in a mobile unit will be in Key West on Monday at the FREE Airfare Frederick Douglas Community when you open a free Keys Business Checking PLUS Center, 111 Olivia St, from 11 account. Simply open your account by August 31st and a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, they move to the receive your FREE companion airline ticket.* Florida Keys Electric Cooperative next to the Marathon Community Park, mile marker 48.5 oceanside, starting at 9 a.m. BUSINESS SERVICES “The Summer Youth Employment Program is a great opportunity for local employers (305) 294-6622 | www.KeysFCU.org www.seeourlifts.com to make a contribution to their community and help create a sim- ulative economic impact on the 872-4802 local economy [and] at the same Equal Opportunity LENDER time provide career exposure to *Any business or non-profit organization in the Florida Keys can join Keys Federal Credit Union. Must qualify for membership to receive free companion airfare. This offer is for a limited time only and our future workforce,” says Rick available to new members only, who join the credit union and open a business checking account between July 1 thru August 31, 2009. New members must pay a one-time $5 non-refundable member- Beasley, executive director of ship fee. A minimum of $100 is required to open a business checking account and $2,500 minimum balance to earn dividends. All members 18 years and older are eligible. A fee will be charged to the new account if closed within 1 year of opening. Member will receive one coach class, roundtrip companion airline ticket with the purchase of the first coach class, roundtrip, airline ticket. Domestic South Florida Workforce. flights only. Blackout dates will apply. 14-day advance purchase will be required. Fares subject to change without notice. Selection of airline varies by market. Airline service is not available in all mar- Your Elevator and Lift Experts kets. The companion ticket applies to the base fare only. Normal taxes and fees charged by the airline will apply to both tickets, plus a $9.95 processing fee will apply to each ticket issued. 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Keynoter Keys News Saturday, July 18, 2009 9 WE BUY Subscriptions Laundry likely to get a break CARS MARATHON easy to administer, but “doesn’t Key West Auto Web Maytag’s sewer necessarily render a result that 743-5551 hooyup cost That means a $149,000 fits the vision for the communi- 305-295-8858 hookup for the Maytag, whose ty.” is $149,000 property is owned by Ed Putz. “We want our workforce to Ask your Doctor to refer you to However, the council assured res- live here and work here. High on By RYAN McCARTHY idents the city plans to help figure the list that determines where Key West Diagnostics [email protected] out a way to handle the bill. they live is whether they have “We’re going to do what’s Laundromat facilities. This is the Ultrasounds • CAT Scans • Breast MRI It looks like Marathon’s best and fair for everyone. We only Laundromat we have,” she (305) 295-9771 • 3414 Duck Avenue Maytag Clean Laundry — work for the citizens of Marathon said. 8AM - 5:30PM • KeyWestCommunityDiagnostics.com already shuttered indefinitely due and we’re going to do what we The closest coin laundries to to damage from a June 18 fire — can,” Mayor Mike Cinque said. Marathon are on Big Pine Key will get special consideration to Farmer told the council and behind Duck Key Plaza on help mitigate a $149,000 sewer Tuesday that neither she nor Putz Duck Key. hookup bill. can pay such a large assessment, Discount Books employee Several residents spoke on Even if she could, costs at the David Patton put things in per- owner Donna Farmer’s behalf laundry would rise dramatically. spective for the council, noting To Ray E. Rhash Tuesday evening, as the City “I just feel it’s a community no coin laundry reflects badly on Council considered a resolution issue at this point. It’s not about a tourist community. We would like to express our to finalize central sewage fees for me, it’s about having a service “It’s bad business not to have congratulations to Ray E. Rhash on all residents. Farmer’s 28-year- that we need,” she said. a Laundromat; we’re shooting his graduation, May 2, 2009 from St. Leo University with old business is the last coin laun- All businesses and residents ourselves in the foot. We don’t dry in the city, and uses more have the option to amortize sewer want tourists to go home because a B.A. in Accounting. He graduated with honors, Cum water than most businesses. assessments over 20 years. they run out of clean clothes,” Laude, with a 3.73 grade point average. The council approved a Farmer’s assessment would rise Patton said. $5,730 hookup fee for each single to $264,970 in that case, she said. Farmer told the Keynoter on Ray has recently begun the St. Leo University MBA family-family home. Former council member Friday that Putz has filed an appeal program in accounting. Commercial properties’ Marilyn Tempest spoke on of the assessment with the city. hookup fees are based on their Farmer’s behalf, saying sewer She also said Putz is awaiting We are proud of you and happy for you Ray. three biggest consecutive months assessments for businesses were insurance money to begin repair- Your parents, of water use from 2004 to 2007. “on my list of unfinished busi- ing the fire damage. No timetable Farmer’s assessment equals 31.7 ness.” Tempest said the system has been set to reopen, Farmer Joel & Sheryl Rhash, and Son, Joel Rhash, II. equivalent dwelling units. based on historical water flow is said.

CITY ELECTION NOTICE AVISO DE ELECCIONES MUNICIPALES CITY OFFICES TO BE FILLED BY ELECTION IN 2009 CARGOS MUNICIPALES QUE HABRÁN DE LLENARSE POR ELECCIÓN EN EL 2009 Mayor, at Large Commissioner, District I Alcalde, funcionario de distrito general Commissioner, District III Comisionado del Distrito I Commissioner, District VI Comisionado del Distrito III Comisionado del Distrito VI Utility Board Member, Group 2 Utility Board Member, Group 3 Miembro de la Instalación de Servicio Público, Grupo 2 Miembro de la Instalación de Servicio Público, Grupo 3 All persons who intend to qualify for City Offices are required to qualify with the City Clerk at City Hall, 525 Angela Street, Key West, Florida. Toda persona que tenga la intención de reunir los requisitos pertinentes para Qualifying opens noon, Monday, August 17, 2009 and closes noon, Friday, cualificar para cargos municipales tiene que cualificar con la Secretaria August 21, 2009. Municipal en el Ayuntamiento, 525 Angela Street, Cayo Hueso, Florida. El período de cualificación va desde el mediodía del lunes 17 de agosto del The necessary forms for qualifying are available at the City Clerk’s office. 2009 hasta el mediodía del viernes 21 de agosto del 2009. All persons who intend to qualify should pick up these forms prior to qual- Los formularios necesarios para la cualificación están disponibles en la ofici- ifying as campaign accounts must be opened prior to qualifying and quali- na de la Secretaria Municipal. Toda persona que tenga la intención de cuali- fying fees must be paid with checks drawn on the campaign account. ficar debe recoger estos formularios antes de cualificar ya que las cuentas de Upcoming elections are as follows: la campaña deben abrirse antes de cualificar y las cuotas de cualificación General Election – October 6, 2009 deben pagarse con cheques hechos en la cuenta de la campaña. Run-off Election – November 3, 2009 Las elecciones venideras son las siguientes: Cheryl Smith, CMC, CPM Elección general – el 6 de octubre del 2009 Elección de segunda vuelta – el 3 de noviembre del 2009 City Clerk/Chief Elections Administrator City of Key West, Florida Cheryl Smith, MMC, CPM Secretaria Municipal/Jefa de los administradores electorales Publish Keynoter 07/18/09 Ciudad de Cayo Hueso, Florida MHMC- Re-Design Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 10

10 Saturday, July 18, 2009 Keys News Keynoter Shark gets some vet help Monofilament cut from tail By RYAN McCARTHY [email protected]

DAILY FLIGHTS A whale shark that’s become the Middle Keys’ most famous From Marathon to: resident over the past month was given a hand Wednesday by a pair of good Samaritans. Ft. Lauderdale, Miami Veterinarian Doug Mader and Turtle Hospital Administrator & Ft. Myers Ryan Butts jumped into the water Restrictions Apply underneath the Vaca Cut Bridge, where the 25-foot shark has been encamped, to cut loose monofila- Reservations: 305.923.8783 ment fishing line wrapped around Photo by KRISTEN GRIMES www.AirStarAir.com its tail. Marathon veterinarian Doug Mader swims with a whale shark Keys to Anywhere and Back…Same Day! Mader says fishing line can Wednesday in an attempt to cut fishing line loose from the Serving the Southeast and Caribbean cut off circulation and cause ani- 25-foot animal’s tail. The shark, the outline of which can be mals to lose body parts. seen to Mader’s left, has been drawing a lot of attention in FAA Part 135 Certified Air Carrier – Certificate # YDFA271K “This is an injury we see a lot Marathon the past month as it hangs out under the Vaca Cut in manatees and turtles. The Bridge and feeds on jellyfish and plankton. Notice is hereby given: monofilament wraps around the limb or flipper and it strangulates to stay with the shark until he and came back up with the fish- Jorge Antonio Garcia the blood supply to the limb and arrived. He headed to Vaca Cut, ing line after “15 or 20 seconds,” 21C 9th Ave it dies and falls off,” Mader said. picking up Mader on the way. Butts said. Key West, Fl 33040 Butts had been out looking for Mader jumped in front of the “But when we were in the the shark on several occasions shark and allowed the current to water, it seemed like a long You are hereby notified that your eligibility to vote is in question. after receiving tips of its where- push him over top of the animal. time,” Butts said. You are required to contact the Monroe County Supervisor of abouts, but to no avail. This time, He then grabbed onto the shark’s The fishing line was attached Elections, in Key West, Florida, no later than thirty (30) days after someone called and volunteered tail, disappeared under the water to a hook in the shark’s tail that the date of this publishing. Failure to respond will result in a Mader was unable to remove. He determination of ineligibility by the Supervisor and your name will said it would eventually rust and be removed from the statewide voter registration system. fall out. The shark also had an apparent propeller cut on its tail. Harry L. Sawyer, Jr. “I’ve never even seen one in Monroe County Supervisor of Elections the wild and it was pretty impres- 530 Whitehead Street, #101 sive. I think this was pretty spec- Key West, Florida 33040 tacular ... to see one and be able to actually help it,” Mader said. 305-292-3416 “Fortunately, I think it will heal 07/09 just fine.” But Mader was quick to reiter- Por este medio: ate advice Butts gave recently to avoid the temptation of swim- Jorge Antonio Garcia ming with the shark. 21C 9th Ave “It’s really skittish right now Key West, Fl 33040 from all the boats and people jumping in the water right now. Se le notifica que se ha cuestionado su aptitud para votar. Usted As soon as he saw me, he just tiene la obligación de comunicarse con el Supervisor de took off. Definitely go down Elecciones del Condado de Monroe en Cayo Hueso, Florida, a más there and see it, but you can see it tardar treinta (30) días después de la fecha de esta publicación. No from the bridge,” he said. responder tendrá por resultado una determinación por parte del Whale sharks can grow up to Supervisor de la ineptitud suya para votar, por lo que se sacará su 40 feet long but generally are nombre del sistema de inscripciones electorales del Estado. considered gentle. They normally live in deeper water, but this Harry L. Sawyer, Jr. shark has found a good feeding Supervisor de Elecciones del Condado de Monroe source under the bridge near mile 530 Whitehead Street, #101 marker 53. Key West, Florida 33040 “I would suspect it’s there 305-292-3416 because the current is so strong 07/09 Published Keynoter 07/18/09 and the plankton and jellyfish are thick. It’s just kind of idly swim- ming in the current and it’s a big current of food coming right CLASSIFIED ADS 743-5551 through the cut,” Mader said. MHMC- Re-Design Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 11

Keynoter Keys News Saturday, July 18, 2009 11 Council hopefuls pitch themselves Hill replacement ISLAMORADA is likely to be likely weigh heavily on the coun- cil’s decision, as one of the first named Aug. 6 votes for the new member will be to ratify the council’s earlier 3-2 By DAVID BALL vote on sewer assessments. [email protected] That vote prompted Hill’s res- ignation, even though she was on Several would-be candidates the prevailing side of the decision to replace Cathi Hill on the to assess nearly $5,700 to home- Islamorada Village Council have owners — and more to commer- emerged — including a former cial properties — to fund future councilman and a past county development of a central sewage commissioner. system. Hill abruptly resigned last “I’m not going to let it com- Friday following a controversial pletely rule that decision-making vote on sewer assessments — a process. However, it’s a current vote that went her way. topic,” Vice Mayor Michael In a resignation letter submit- Reckwerdt said. “If someone ted to Village Manager Ken says, ‘I want to assess the com- Fields, she wrote she refuses “to munity $20,000 and I want to yield to the endless ambiguity charge ahead with sewers, and I and vacillation by members of want [village] services to be high council whose indecisions are and I don’t want to cut back the guided by personal and political budget,’ obviously, I’m probably gain, while accomplishing noth- not going to vote for that person.” ing for the residents and taxpay- Reckwerdt was on the losing ers of Islamorada.” end of the vote. He has pushed to Restaurant owner and former stop all sewer progress the past two-term council member Mike few months. Forster, fishing captain and past However, he said this week he council candidate Dave Purdo, has tempered his stance and and hotelier Deb Gillis have sent would support a small, one-time e-mails to village officials assessment to generate enough expressing their hopes of getting money to fix problems with the appointed to fill out Hill’s term, North Plantation Key sewer sys- which ends in March 2010. tem and finish design work on Business owner Ken the next phase of the villagewide Philipson, who had previously system. announced he would run in the Philipson echoed that stance, March 2010 election, also said while Purdo said the council this week he intends to seek the needs someone “in touch with the seat. Paul Bates, another candi- financial burdens that many of date for 2010, said he wouldn’t our residents face day to day...” seek the interim appointment. Forster said he supports mov- Council members said other ing forward with a central residents have expressed some sewage system but at a “slower interest or are being asked to pace than where we’re probably apply. They include business going.” He also touted the need owner Buddy Pinder, Realtor for the interim council member to Janet Wood, retired electrical be able to get up to speed on engineer Joe Ziomek, Realtor other issues quickly, including and past interim County the 2009-10 budget to be final- Commissioner Humberto “Bert” ized in September. Jimenez, and retired business Gillis said she wouldn’t owner and former council candi- divulge her opinion on sewer date Rod Halenza. assessments until the interview The remaining four council process. However, she operates members are expected to discuss package sewage plants at her a formal application process on hotels and has worked on an July 23 and then publicly inter- agreement with the state to keep view and select Hill’s replace- them operating, and not upgrad- ment on Aug. 6. ing to higher state water quality Candidates’ stances on standards, if the village com- Islamorada’s sewer program will pletes a central system by 2014. MHMC- Re-Design Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 12

12 Saturday, July 18, 2009 Keys News Keynoter DOT: No light, period Cruises & Tours MARATHON southbound U.S. 1 from 4 Nights - Sept. 7 The city’s case Aviation, or widening Aviation doesn’t sway DOT a light. to include a left-turn lane. In What a Deal! $499 “We’ve done the studies. addition, Francis said DOT PP, Dbl from its decision Everyone is coming up with the would consider eliminating the M-T-TH-F, 9am - 4pm • Wed. by Appt. same answer. I understand the wide median on U.S. 1 in favor 9709 Overseas Hwy., Marathon Includes... By RYAN McCARTHY people want a traffic light but of a left-turn lane onto 72nd (305) 743-7575 Air, Hotel & Taxes [email protected] there are guidelines set in place. Street. If there wasn’t, there would be Councilwoman Ginger Call for details! Florida Department of traffic lights all over the place,” Snead, who’s led the recent Transportation representatives Meitin said. charge for the traffic light, said told the Marathon City Council DOT consultant Carlos DOT studies aren’t taking into Come see us today for and numerous residents exactly Francis, who’s conducted stud- account new construction, or the what they didn’t want to hear ies at the intersection, agreed. second left off U.S. 1 onto 72nd the BEST PIT-SMOKED Tuesday night — the dangerous He said traffic volume falls well Street. The Ranch House Motel intersection of U.S. 1 and short of national guidelines for on 72nd is home to many senior BBQ in the Keys with Aviation Boulevard doesn’t traffic lights. citizens. all the fix’ns! qualify for a traffic light. Francis said side-street Snead said if the intersection The intersection has drawn a approaches must average 100 at Aviation doesn’t meet criteria Dine In • Carry Out • Delivery lot of public debate since May vehicles per hour for any eight for a light, it’s likely other lights 26, when the Jacobs Engineering hours of the day. That number in the city don’t, either. Catering • Beer & Wine Available Group, a city consultant, can be reduced to as few as 53 “If that’s the warrant, then we (Located Behind Checkers) unveiled its study showing that depending on speed on the main better take out every light in traffic volume there doesn’t line. The intersection at U.S. 1 Marathon. I understand the war- 2502 N. Roosevelt Blvd. Key West • 305-295-7427 meet DOT criteria for a light. and Aviation averages 10 per rants and all the issues but there Open at 11am Everyday But the council and numerous hour, Francis said. also has to be a human factor,” residents disagreed, and vowed “For a signal to be warranted she said, noting numerous seri- to keep fighting for one. DOT here is going to take a much ous traffic accidents over the Notice is hereby given: came down at the city’s request larger volume of vehicles cross- years. to explain its rationale. ing that intersection,” he said. Mayor Mike Cinque noted Gerald Pendleton Casity, Jr. DOT engineer Omar Meitin Meitin and Francis said DOT the light at U.S. 1 and Coco 2301 Yellowtail Dr. told the council the intersection is open to alternatives suggested Plum Drive — installed only Marathon, Fl 33050 has been studied since 1998 and in the Jacobs study, including after a fatal accident. falls well short of qualifying for allowing only right turns into “We’re not going quietly into You are hereby notified that your eligibility to vote is in question. the night on this issue. I hope You are required to contact the Monroe County Supervisor of you support the community,” he Elections, in Key West, Florida, no later than thirty (30) days after said, assuring residents the coun- the date of this publishing. Failure to respond will result in a cil will continue to fight for the determination of ineligibility by the Supervisor and your name will Now Open and Accepting traffic light. be removed from the statewide voter registration system. New Patients Harry L. Sawyer, Jr. Keys briefs Monroe County Supervisor of Elections 530 Whitehead Street, #101 Key West, Florida 33040 Downs’ arraignment 305-292-3416 scheduled for Tuesday 07/09 The husband of onetime Por este medio: Monroe County sheriff candidate Sandra Downs is scheduled for Gerald Pendleton Casity, Jr. arraignment Tuesday on a charge 2301 Yellowtail Dr. he operated a marijuana grow Marathon, Fl 33050 house at his Cudjoe Key business. TAWEH BEYSOLOW, M.D. Nicholas Downs, 42, is Se le notifica que se ha cuestionado su aptitud para votar. Usted Board Certified in Nephrology and Internal Medicine charged with a felony count of tiene la obligación de comunicarse con el Supervisor de cultivating marijuana. He was Elecciones del Condado de Monroe en Cayo Hueso, Florida, a más KIDNEY DISEASE arrested on June 29 after authori- tardar treinta (30) días después de la fecha de esta publicación. No s!CUTE#HRONIC+IDNEY$ISEASEs&LUID%LECTROLYTES ties discovered the grow opera- responder tendrá por resultado una determinación por parte del s#ALCIUM "ONE-INERAL-ETABOLISMSs!CID"ASE$ISORDERS tion based on information pro- s'LUMERULAR$ISEASEs%DEMA3TATES Supervisor de la ineptitud suya para votar, por lo que se sacará su vided by his wife. GENERAL MEDICINE At Tarzan’s Tree Service, his nombre del sistema de inscripciones electorales del Estado. s$IABETES-ELLITUSs(YPERTENSIONs%NDOCRINE$ISORDERS Cudjoe business, authorities Harry L. Sawyer, Jr. s2ESPIRATORY$ISEASESs'ASTROINTESTINAL$ISORDERS reportedly found fluorescent lights, Most Health Plans Accepted power converters, dehumidifiers Supervisor de Elecciones del Condado de Monroe and more in three hidden rooms. 530 Whitehead Street, #101 Arraignment is scheduled for Key West, Florida 33040 3428 NORTH ROOSEVELT BLVD., KEY WEST 8:45 a.m. Tuesday in front of 305-292-3416 305-293-5015 Monroe County Circuit Court 07/09 Published Keynoter 07/18/09 Judge David Audlin in Key West. MHMC- Re-Design Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 13

Keynoter Keys News Saturday, July 18, 2009 13 Little movement on enclosures Commissioners MONROE COUNTY take group to Citizens Not Serfs also advo- cates complete relief from the task for stance inspection program, which it feels is forcing many homeown- By RYAN McCARTHY ers out of the Keys. [email protected] “We need to review the cur- rent policies ... and find middle The Monroe County ground between FEMA man- Commission refused to bow to a dates and unintended conse- citizens group seeking to main- quences,” Citizens Not Serfs’ tain their illegal downstairs Sara Cunnard told the commis- enclosures, instead calling them sion. out. But the commission said At the commission’s Wednes- complete relief suggests legaliz- day meeting, representatives of ing below-floodplain dwelling Citizens Not Serfs spoke to units. protest the county’s proposal to “It sounds like you want us to help bring the enclosures into allow people to live below compliance with National Flood floodplain. That’s bad public Insurance Program regulations. policy and bad for public safe- The main component of the ty,” Commissioner Heather proposal is an “optional limited Carruthers said. amnesty program” that would The commission told mem- allow enclosures built prior to bers of the grassroots organiza- March 2002 to remain. That’s tion that their opposition to the when an inspection program for limited amnesty is only jeopard- downstairs enclosures took izing future negotiations with effect in the Keys. FEMA. In return for such amnesty, “Sometimes compromise is the homeowners would be necessary,” Commissioner required to pay a fee each year Mario Di Gennaro said. for a special-use permit to use “Despite numerous efforts in the the enclosure. past that failed, we finally have a Citizens Not Serfs wants middle-ground approach that complete amnesty — all enclo- will provide relief to thousands sures to remain, even those built of homeowners. FEMA is look- illegally. The group also chal- ing to eliminate every single lenges the ability of the Federal enclosure in the Keys and they Emergency Management are looking to do it as fast as Agency, which runs the National possible.” Flood Insurance Program, to The National Flood Insurance grant amnesty, even limited Program provides flood insur- amnesty. ance subsidized by the federal Mayor George Neugent is government for Keys residents. bewildered by that, saying that Flood insurance is required to by taking that stand, Citizens obtain a mortgage, but is cost Not Serfs is essentially “pulling prohibitive — if even available the rug out” from underneath — through the private sector. itself. The county risks being left “If they would accept and out of the program if it doesn’t look at our proposal for review, conduct required inspections to are you telling me that legally ensure enclosures aren’t below you would challenge that? These the base flood level. downstairs enclosures are illegal Commissioners say they vow today and they will be illegal in not to let that happen. the future. If we leave it as it is, “Thousands of other homes they are going to lose their we’re putting at risk by losing enclosures,” he said. the NFIP. Mortgages are tied to As it stands, only enclosures that program,” Commissioner built before 1975 under “pre- Kim Wigington said. firm” (flood insurance rating The commission voted unani- map) homes are legal. mously to continue pursuing the Enclosures added on between limited-amnesty proposal with The complete Florida Keys then and 2002 are illegal. FEMA. news and information source. MHMC- Re-Design Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 14

14 Saturday, July 18, 2009 Keys News Keynoter Kayak & Canoe Council hedges on trailer rent It considers MARATHON turned around ... and we’re End of Season probably going to be sitting [in buying space more inclined to see what’s out trailers] for some time now,” there as far as rentals.” Vasil said. for city hall Councilman Dick Ramsay Council proposals for a city Clearance Sale! agreed. hall have been numerous, the By RYAN McCARTHY “I know we’re not going to most recent being from Vasil On all in stock inventory and our rental boats too! [email protected] spend that kind of money right and former Mayor Chris Bull. now,” Ramsay said, referring to Vasil suggested City Hall be A permanent Marathon City building a city hall. But “this moved to what he feels is an Hall appears unlikely in a strug- council is going to have to face underutilized new fire station at Big savings gling economy, but City the issue; we can’t live in trail- Florida Keys Marathon Airport. Council members say paying ers for the rest of our life.” Bull proposed the city purchase th nd exorbitant rent for trailers to The city moved out of rented and refurbish the Monroe Starts July 25 ends August 2 house city offices is unaccept- 100th Street offices in County School Board-owned able, as well. December 2007, adding six Marathon Manor property at a For more info. www.kayakfloridakeys.com At the council’s Tuesday trailers to the four already in price tag of roughly $9 million. meeting, staff recommended place at the city-owned events Bull proposed a plan that Accepting deposits now on ALL rental inventory approving a two-year lease field between 98th and 99th called for making part of the extension with trailer owner streets. building city hall, with the rest William Scotsman Inc., but The move was supposed to rented out as office space or Florida Bay Outfitters, Inc. council members said the be temporary, but the economic affordable housing. MM 104 Key Largo (305) 451-3018 $63,000 in rent for each year is downturn means a new city hall Staff is expected to bring the too much. is on the back burner. item back to the council at its “It might be cheaper to buy “The economy has not Aug. 11 regular meeting. Notice is hereby given: them and at the point in time we decide to build a City Hall, we Robert Naids can use those structures for 108 Gulfside Dr something else,” Councilman Keys missing from Islamorada, Fl 33036 Don Vasil said. The rest of the council, You are hereby notified that your eligibility to vote is in question. except for Pete Worthington, Crist appointments You are required to contact the Monroe County Supervisor of agreed and voted to purchase Elections, in Key West, Florida, no later than thirty (30) days after the trailers or renegotiate a College board OUR SCHOOLS the date of this publishing. Failure to respond will result in a cheaper lease. Worthington has long been opposed to City Hall still needs of Trustees. determination of ineligibility by the Supervisor and your name will At the end of April, the four- be removed from the statewide voter registration system. being housed in trailers. “These things are going to trustees named year terms of trustees Ann Harry L. Sawyer, Jr. get blown off the stacks they’re Henderson and Carey Goodman on at some point,” he said. “I’m Keynoter Staff expired. Henderson moved out Monroe County Supervisor of Elections of the Keys and Goodman is still 530 Whitehead Street, #101 Gov. Charlie Crist on serving despite her term expir- Key West, Florida 33040 BARRETT CHIROPRACTIC Paul F. Barrett DC Wednesday appointed 33 people ing. 305-292-3416 to community college boards Generally, Crist handles 07/09 Visit us at our new location! statewide — but conspicuously board appointments like these in 30332 Overseas Hwy. absent were two appointments one fell swoop, sort of like he Por este medio: Big Pine Key, FL for expired seats on the Florida did on Wednesday. So what hap- Marshall Bldg. • 745-2258 Keys Community College Board pened to the FKCC appoint- Robert Naids ments? 108 Gulfside Dr “I don’t have a timeline on Islamorada, Fl 33036 the appointments,” Crist spokesman Sterling Ivey said. Se le notifica que se ha cuestionado su aptitud para votar. Usted “We’ll probably be ready to tiene la obligación de comunicarse con el Supervisor de move forward ... within the next Elecciones del Condado de Monroe en Cayo Hueso, Florida, a más couple of weeks. Oftentimes we tardar treinta (30) días después de la fecha de esta publicación. No find we need to wait a little responder tendrá por resultado una determinación por parte del longer to get a good applicant Supervisor de la ineptitud suya para votar, por lo que se sacará su pool.” nombre del sistema de inscripciones electorales del Estado. Six have applied to fill the two board seats. They are Key Harry L. Sawyer, Jr. West psychologist Antoinette Supervisor de Elecciones del Condado de Monroe Martin; Bill Sprague, a former 530 Whitehead Street, #101 FKCC construction supervisor; Key West, Florida 33040 Key West attorney Tim Koenig; 305-292-3416 retiree Mike Driscoll; Ann 07/09 Published Keynoter 07/18/09 Reynolds, former president of the University of Alabama- Birmingham; and radio host and FKCC housing committee mem- CLASSIFIED ADS 743-5551 ber Anne O’Bannon. MHMC- Re-Design Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 15

Keynoter Keys News Saturday, July 18, 2009 15 Proposed tax hike: 16.7% OUR SCHOOLS budget July 28, when a public Henriquez hearing begins at 6 p.m. at the is proposing Randy Acevedo two months district administration build- ago and told him to bring in a ing on Trumbo Road, Key LOADS OF LOVE $91.4M budget budget no bigger than $86 mil- West. lion. Pribramsky said he hopes A COMMUNITY BBQ TO BENEFIT Keynoter Staff The board meets Tuesday in the board will modify the Key West, starting at 10 a.m., budget at Tuesday’s meeting DONNA FARMER Keys taxpayers could be to review the budget put before it goes to the first pub- Sunday, July 26th at 2pm staring at a 16.7 percent tax together by the acting superin- lic hearing. hike on Tuesday when acting tendent, who has been filling He complained that any tax At the Stuffed Pig, 35th Street, Marathon School District Super- in for Acevedo. increase would fall heaviest intendent Mike Henriquez Gov. Charlie Crist suspend- on small business owners and presents his first budget to the ed Acevedo June 11 after the those who rent. • BBQ • Beer • Music Monroe County School Board. superintendent’s arrest on “When taxes go up, the Late Friday, the proposed charges of official misconduct restaurant owner can’t give a tax rate and budget summary for possible involvement with raise; his cook, whose rent has • Drinks • Silent Auction were posted on the district’s his wife’s alleged theft. just gone up, can’t afford to Web site and it shows a com- The wife, Monique stay; it’s a vicious cycle,” • 50/50 Raffle bined millage rate of 3.411. Acevedo, faces fraud and theft Pribramsky said. At that rate, the owner of a charges for allegedly stealing Henriquez didn’t return For information, contact Hillary Harrison at $500,000 home with no home- $180,000 from the School phone calls for comment on stead exemption would face a District when she worked Friday. 305-434-0267 or you can donate to Donna $1,705 tax bill for schools there. She’s next due in court Earlier this year, the School Farmer at First State Bank next year, compared to $1,473 on July 30, with a tentative Board mandated the district this year. trial date of Aug. 24. administration cut $3 million Donna’s business, the Maytag Laundromat in “This is not good,” board School board member John in expenses in order to operate member Steve Pribramsky Dick said he’s “not happy” with the same tax revenue as Marathon, was recently damaged in a fire, said just moments after seeing with the proposed budget and this year. The board also forcing her to close her doors. In addition, the the proposed tax rate and said any pretense the millage demanded $1 million in Laundromat recently received their sewer budget for the first time. represents the rollback tax rate reserves be added as part of “In light of what’s been is hiding the true picture from the budget process. assessment bill and it’s uncertain if it will be happening, a 16.7 percent taxpayers. But that was before able to re-open. increase? I’m almost speech- “I want to see what sort of Acevedo’s arrest June 11. less,” he said. bigger check the average “And we haven’t seen this Donna has been serving our community for The budget summary pro- homeowner will be writing budget since then,” over 20 years so please come out and support vided by Henriquez shows this year [with this budget],” Pribramsky said. $84.1 million in operating Dick said. “The majority of He also noted the budget her at this GREAT EVENT! expenditures, plus another people in Monroe County will transfers $3.4 million out of $7.3 million in fund transfers. have to pay more in their capital funds in order to sup- That would produce an operat- school taxes this year than plement operating expenses. www.KeysNet.com ing budget of $91.4 million. they did last year.” Pribramsky said the board Taxpayers will get their met with Superintendent first chance to comment on the ERNIE EARNIE THE GAS GUY SAYS, THE “Hurricane season is Keys briefs GAS GUY upon us. 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City of Key West NOTICE OF MEETINGS No new hotel rooms for now CITY COMMISSION MEETING MONROE COUNTY to build them. Let’s put the truth Commissioners in and not make up a story. Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. extend the ban 600 residents in line to build Ninety percent is not going to be City Commission Chambers, Old City Hall, 510 Greene Street market-rate homes. reached in this county,” Di on new units “To take [building permit allo- Gennaro said. CAROLINE STREET CORRIDOR AND BAHAMA cations] away from that pool pre- “Ninety percent is a ridicu- VILLAGE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY By RYAN McCARTHY maturely based on a perceived lous number. There’s no place in [email protected] need versus a real need may not the world that sees a 90 percent Tuesday, July 21, 2009 immediately following the City Commission best serve 600 folks waiting in annual occupancy rate. That is meeting, as soon as the matter shall arise on the agenda. The Monroe County Com- line for market-rate units,” he like every weekend [for a year] mission extended a moratorium said. being like Fantasy Fest,” said If signing, special seating, or other accommodations are required, please on new hotel and motel units on Carruthers, who owns a guest call 809-3831 (TDD number 809-1111) 24 hours prior to the meeting. Monday, in the process turning house. Pursuant to F.S. 286.0105, notice is given that if a person decides to appeal down an amendment to the land- A motion by Commissioner any decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter consid- use plan that could allow new The commission Sylvia Murphy to approve the ered at such meeting or hearing, that person will need a record of the pro- rooms in the future. eventually voted amendment failed 3-2, with ceedings, and that, for such purpose, that person may need to ensure that Growth Management staff Murphy and Commissioner Kim a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the crafted the amendment, which to extend the Wigington voting in favor. testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. would extend the moratorium Carruthers then motioned to until the Keys achieve a 90 per- moratorium for make the number 82 percent and cent annual occupancy rate, another year. It’s said three consecutive years is a Cheryl Smith, MMC, CPM based on previous direction from been in place better sample set. Her rationale City Clerk the commission. is that 82 percent occupancy is Publish Keynoter 07/18/09 “Every year it’s extended and for 12 years. 10 percent higher than the coun- every year the direction has been ty average of 72 percent. Notice is hereby given: to fix it. There is no need for Wigington disagreed with transient units right now ... so that plan, saying Carruthers had Juvenal Armando Alfonso II what we did is craft [an amend- But commissioners Mario Di “no data and analysis to support 812 Baptist Ln #2 ment] that means they can be Gennaro and Heather Carruthers the 82 percent. You just wanted Key West, Fl 33040 built if there is a demonstrated balked at the 90 percent, saying to add 10 points.” need,” Growth Management it’s extremely unlikely to hap- The commission eventually You are hereby notified that your eligibility to vote is in question. Director Andrew Trivette said. pen. voted to extend the moratorium You are required to contact the Monroe County Supervisor of Trivette said his staff took “Why don’t we just come out for another year. It’s been in Elections, in Key West, Florida, no later than thirty (30) days after into consideration the roughly and say it — we’re never going place for 12 years. the date of this publishing. Failure to respond will result in a determination of ineligibility by the Supervisor and your name will be removed from the statewide voter registration system. Harry L. Sawyer, Jr. Monroe County Supervisor of Elections 530 Whitehead Street, #101 Key West, Florida 33040 305-292-3416 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING 07/09 FLORIDA KEYS AQUEDUCT AUTHORITY Por este medio: FLORIDA KEYS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. Juvenal Armando Alfonso II 91630 Overseas Highway • Tavernier, Florida 33070 812 Baptist Ln #2 Key West, Fl 33040 THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2009 Se le notifica que se ha cuestionado su aptitud para votar. Usted 10:00 a.m tiene la obligación de comunicarse con el Supervisor de Elecciones del Condado de Monroe en Cayo Hueso, Florida, a más Public Hearing Regular Meeting tardar treinta (30) días después de la fecha de esta publicación. No responder tendrá por resultado una determinación por parte del 10:00 am Immediately Following Supervisor de la ineptitud suya para votar, por lo que se sacará su the Public Hearing nombre del sistema de inscripciones electorales del Estado. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to 1) make presentation and hold Board discussion on the Harry L. Sawyer, Jr. Proposed Preliminary Draft of the Water and Wastewater Budget for Fiscal Year 2009/2010 Supervisor de Elecciones del Condado de Monroe The purpose of the Regular Meeting is for the Board to take action on routine business matters 530 Whitehead Street, #101 for the FKAA (potable water and wastewater issues) and to receive reports on operational Key West, Florida 33040 305-292-3416 aspects of the organization. 07/09 Published Keynoter 07/18/09 The agenda and backup can be viewed on our web site @ www.fkaa.com , or a copy of the Agenda, or any backup, is available upon request from FKAA, Kathryn Ovide, Director of the Executive Department, P.O. Box 1239, Key West, FL 33040, (305) 295-2202, CLASSIFIED ADS 743-5551 [email protected]. MHMC- Re-Design Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 17

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Keys obituaries THE CITY OF KEY WEST Cops raid NOTICE OF MEETING BAHAMA VILLAGE REDEVELOPMENT Ken Aldrich present the colors. ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Ken Aldrich of Summerland RV park Anne Marie Borguss Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. Key died on May 7. City Commission Chambers, Old City Hall, 510 Greene Street He was born on Oct. 30, Anne Marie Borguss of Key If signing, special seating or other accommodations are required, please call 809-3831 1944, in Springfield, Mass. He Largo died on July 8 surrounded (TDD Number 809-1111) 24 hours prior to the meeting. Members of the Key West City office came to Florida early in life, by her family. Commission may be in attendance at this meeting. Published Keynoter 07/18/09 graduating from Palmetto High Anne Marie Caroline Dreher Reporter Staff School in 1965. He served in the was born Oct. 14, 1929, in U.S. Army in Vietnam from 1965 Germany, where she later met State and county law enforce- to 1967. He was a pilot who her husband of 59 years, Lloyd. 29095 Iris Dr. ment raided the main office of loved to fly, and also was an The two had many adventures JUST the Key Largo Ocean Resort RV avid sailor, sailing in many regat- together including living in Big Pine Key cooperative Thursday, seizing tas throughout the Caribbean. Morocco, Germany and the SOLD! computers and documents. Mr. Aldrich ran a telephone United States during Lloyd’s A search warrant signed by service in the Keys called Kentel time with the military. Patti JUST SOLD this canal- Monroe County Judge Regan until suffering a stroke, putting The couple started Dolphins front listing on two lots in Eden him into retirement. He lived on Plus in Key Largo in the 1980s Ptomey states the raid was in his boat off Summerland until he with their son Rick; Mrs. Borguss Pines Colony! Looking to buy or response to allegations that passed. managed the gift shop. sell? Contact Patti at the #1 Pedro Salva, president of the He was an officer of the Key She is survived by her hus- trailer park’s board of directors, West Veterans of Foreign Wars band Lloyd; sons Erich (Laura) Office in the Lower Keys, or and office manager Marie and active in the Big Pine and Rick (Debbie); daughter visit www.BestKeysAgent.com. Hernandez were using coopera- Moose. Anne Marie (J.R.); grandchil- tive money for personal use. Mr. Aldrich is survived by his dren Natalie Gondolfo, David The raid was conducted by life partner Kandi Kirby of Borguss, Corey Rozzoni, Marco Patti Nickless, CRS Sheriff’s Office deputies, State Summerland Key; father D’Anto, Jessica Fernandez, Broker Associate 2005 REALTOR® of the Year Attorney’s Office investigators Bertrand Aldrich of Palmetto; Jason Fernandez, Chantal SCHMITT and officers with the Florida son Tim Aldrich of West Palm Borguss and Michael Borguss; six REAL ESTATE CO (305) 304-6949 Beach; brother Larry Aldrich of great-grandchildren. 29967 Overseas Hwy. www.BestKeysAgent.com Department of Law Enforce- Big Pine Key, FL 33043 ment, Sheriff’s Office spokes- St. Croix; and sister Dee Richards A celebration of life will be woman Deputy Becky Herrin of Sarasota. held at a later date. A memorial service is at the Memorial donations can be said. The complete Big Pine Moose Lodge today at made at www.relayforlife.org, Sheriff’s Office Detective noon. The color guard from the Florida Keys news and Greg Larochelle wrote in the Marathon American Legion will See OBITUARIES / 18 warrant that documents he information source. obtained allege Salva used $1,484.58 in member dues to pay for repairs to his personal vehicle. Public Meetings Scheduled by and with the City of Marathon for July & August 2009 The warrant also alleges Hernandez was paid $2,141 in City Council Members City Manager Key Largo Ocean Resort funds Mike Cinque, Mayor Clyde Burnett to pay off a personal tax lien. The co-op’s bylaws state that Don Vasil, Vice Mayor City Attorneys only a majority vote by all resi- Dick Ramsay, Councilmember Stearns Weaver Miller dents can justify spending mem- Ginger Snead, Councilmember Weissler Alhadeff ber money on non-business- Pete Worthington, Councilmember & Sitterson, PA related items. CITY OF MARATHON No one was arrested in the Please note that more than one Marathon City Council/Board/Committee member may participate in the meeting listed. raid. Salva and Hernandez could not be reached for comment. SUBJECT: DATE: TIME: LOCATION: According to the warrant, Planning Commission Meeting 07/20/09 5:30pm Marathon Fire Station, 8900 Overseas Hwy. park resident Maria Lopez obtained an audit conducted by Beautification Advisory Board Workshop 07/21/09 4:00pm Marathon City Hall Conference Room, 9805 Overseas Hwy. Miami certified public account- City Council Workshop-Review of 07/23/09 5:30pm Marathon Fire Station, 8900 Overseas Hwy. ing firm Hoyos & Aguilar P.A. Proposed General Fund Budget The firm was hired in June 2007 by some residents to City Council-Staff Agenda Briefing 07/28/09 10:00am Marathon Fire Station, 8900 Overseas Hwy. investigate “allegations of mis- Workshop appropriation of assets by the Beautification Advisory Board Workshop 07/28/09 4:00pm Marathon City Hall Conference Room, 9805 Overseas Hwy. board of directors and its employees,” according to the City Council Meeting 07/28/09 5:30pm Marathon Government Center, 9805 Overseas Hwy. warrant. City Council Workshop-Review of 08/04/09 5:30pm Marathon Fire Station, 8900 Overseas Hwy. The audit uncovered the Proposed Special Revenue & Enterprise Funds Budgets alleged misspending by both To view the full City of Marathon calendar please visit: www.ci.marathon.fl.us Salva and Hernandez, Larochelle Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any mat- wrote in the warrant. The warrant ter considered at any meeting or workshop noted herein, he or she will need a record of the proceedings and for such purposes he or she also states that Lopez “was able to obtain additional documenta- may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the tion such as receipts, campaign appeal is to be based. The City of Marathon complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are a disabled per- contributions, and cash reim- son requiring special accommodations or assistance, please notify Diane Clavier at City Hall (305) 289-5020 of such need at least 72 hours bursements to board members.” (3 days) in advance. 7/15/09hh Published Keynoter 07/18/09 MHMC- Re-Design Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 18

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OBITUARIES / From 17 honorary Conch. Mr. Erson was a founding She is survived by her husband member of the Speed www.islanddolphincare.org or Mike, daughter Carolyn of Equipment Manufacturers the Florida Keys Children’s Shelter, Virginia, and brother Robert of Association, now Specialty www.fkcs.org. Ohio. Equipment. Private services are planned. After selling Sig Erson Racing Denise Nalepa Memorial donations can be Cams in 1982, he and his wife sent to Hospice of the Florida MaryAnn spent many years in Denise Larsen Nalepa of Big Keys/Visiting Nurse Association, Huntington Harbor, Calif., Hawaii St. Columba Pine Key died on July 14. 1319 William St., Key West, FL and the Keys. She was born on Sept. 15, Episcopal Church 33040. He was preceded in death by 1954, in Amherst, Ohio, to Mabel 451 52nd St. Gulf Marathon his parents and his brother, Leif 743-6412 and Donald Larsen, both of “Babe” Erson. MARTIN LUTHER CHAPEL whom preceded her in death. Sigurd Erson Sunday Worship He is survived by his wife of 26 MARATHON LUTHERAN SCHOOL She had been a full-time resi- Sigurd “Sig” Harald Erson, 79, Holy Eucharist: 9 a.m. years, MaryAnn Erson; daughters 122nd STREET, GULF • 289-0700 dent of Big Pine since 1980 and of Okeechobee and formerly of Summer Schedule Ginny Brumley (Steve), Barbara had worked at Florida Keys the Keys, died July 6 at his home. Sunday Service 9:30 Storm and Lynda Rubly; son John Realty. She served on the Lower He was born March 22, 1930, Presbyterian Church, USA Bible Study 10:30 am Erson; five grandchildren; 23 Keys Chamber of Commerce in Los Angeles to the Arvid and SCHOOL REGISTRATION • GRADES K-5th great-grandchildren; and broth- Kirk of the Keys board as secretary in 1982, and Gudrun (Holm) Erson. er-in-law and sister-in-law Dave was active in other organizations, Mr. Erson served in the U.S. Overseas Highway at 89th Street and Judy Rickard of Arkansas. as well, including the Relay for Army during World War II and the Marathon, FL • MM 51.5 A celebration of life will be Life. Korean War. He enlisted in the Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. held at a later date. Memorial NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD She enjoyed searching for Army at age 16 by lying about his donations can be made to 4711 Overseas Hwy., 743-7165 artifacts on Sebastian beaches, age and spent his tour in Tokyo, Hospice of Okeechobee, PO Box • Sunday Worship Service & Children’s Church 10 AM and she and her husband Mike guarding the Imperial Palace. He Marathon Church Of God 1548, Okeechobee, FL 34973. • Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 PM spent many mornings walking spent the Korean War at Fort 800 74th Street, Ocean • Thursday Youth Services 6:15 PM Sunday Worship & Children's Church 10:45AM the Sandspur area of Bahia Lewis in Washington. Contemporary Praise and Worship Honda State Park. She also He worked for Iskendarian Jon Gauche Sunday Evening Worship 6:00PM A Church For The Whole Family Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:30PM enjoyed cross-stitching designs Cams in Los Angeles until open- Jon Gauche of Key Colony A Pentecostal Ministry with a Prophetic Voice such as lighthouses, seascapes ing Sig Erson Racing Cams in Beach died on July 1. " For God so loved the world..." and so do we! and flowers. 1963. He was an avid drag racer, Mr. Gauche was born in Mrs. Nalepa ran the Seven motorcycle trials participant and Mercer Island, Wash., on Dec. 26, Mile Bridge Run three times, off-road racer. He competed in 1946, to Rod and June Gauche. including the first one in 1982. The the Baja 500 and 1000. He also He loved same year, then-county mayor enjoyed sportfishing and was a the outdoors, CLASSIFIED ADS 743-5551 Wilhelmina Harvey named her an private pilot. and was a member of the Key Colony Beach Fishing and Boating Club and the Roanoke (Va.) Rifle Club. He is sur- GAUCHE vived by his wife Nancy; their children and grandchildren; brothers Paul and Tom; sisters Lynn and Jeane; and special friends Harry, Bill and Kirk. Memorial donations can be made to Kirk of the Keys Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 501078, Marathon, FL 33050; or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Jay Johansen Jay “Capt. Joe” Johansen, 71, of Islamorada died on July 11. He lived in the Keys for 35 years and was a backcountry guide out of Bud ‘N Mary’s Marina. He was a member of the Islamorada Moose, the Islamorada Fishing Club, the Florida Keys Guides Association and the National Rifle Association. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Jane; sons John of Islamorada and Craig (Barbara) of Lakeland; and grandson Curt. A celebration of life is planned. Memorial donations can be made to the Florida Keys Guides Association. MHMC- Re-Design Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 19

AUDITIONS! The Marathon Community Theatre stages a summer reading and holds auditions for the upcoming season. See story on page 20.

FOOD FEST: The second annual Key Largo Food & Wine Festival starts at the end of the month, with more than 30 big events - - including wine tastings, dinners and seminars. See SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2009 | CONTENTS © 2009 KEYNOTER PUBLISHING CO. | WWW.KEYSNET.COM | PAGE 19 story on page 21. Hemingway ‘Papas’ flock to Key West at Sloppy Joe’s. lure him away from Key West to ing the Hemingway hopefuls The contest’s final round is Big-jowled The contest starts July 23 and Havana, Cuba. that parade across the stage at set for 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, bearded men to runs through July 25 and is one Look-alike contestants come Sloppy Joe’s. Preliminary rounds July 25, when the new “Papa” is of the premier events in the from all over the United States - are set for 6:30 p.m. on chosen to join Grizzard and compete for crown annual Hemingway Days and some from Europe, South Thursday and Friday, July 23 other past winners as informal Festival that celebrates Ernest America and other faraway and 24. Just before Thursday ambassadors for Key West and at Sloppy Joe’s Hemingway’s literary achieve- locales. Entrants often compete night’s preliminary, the Hemingway Days. L’Attitudes Staff ments and Key West lifestyle. for several years before earning Hemingway Look-Alike Society Other look-alike events are The look-alike contest is now the “crown,” as did 2008’s Tom plans to make its annual scholar- also scheduled during the festi- Ernest Hemingway look- in its 29th year, and takes place Grizzard of Leesburg, Fla., who ship presentation to Florida Keys val. Fans of Hemingway’s exu- alikes are heading down the at Sloppy Joe’s Bar at 201 Duval emerged victorious on his eighth students. Established in 2000, berant lifestyle can meet the Overseas Highway to Key West St., Hemingway’s favorite bar attempt last year. the scholarship program is fund- bearded brethren at a welcome next week, as many as 125 of and the place where he met a This year, in accordance with ed primarily by contributions party starting at 5:30 p.m. on them, to compete in the “Papa” young Martha Gellhorn, who tradition, Grizzard is to join from “Papas” and their support- Hemingway Look-Alike Contest was to become his third wife and other previous winners in judg- ers. See HEMINGWAY/ 21 Custom House toasts novelist Special exhibit: To Have & Have Not L’Attitudes Staff

The Key West Art and Historical Society has scheduled special Hemingway Days Festival events this year to cele- brate the author’s 110th birthday and the anniversary of the publi- cation of To Have and Have Not, the only novel Ernest Hemingway wrote that took place in the United States. On July 21 at 7 p.m., the soci- ety, in association with Canadian actor Brian Sinclair, will present CAMP & Careers 2009 students DeAndre Smoke, Michael Stern, John Rentas, Ashleigh McManus, Quade Eubanks, Abdy a one-night-only performance of Sanchez and Gigi Valdes took a break for a photo on Saturday at the CAMP showcase at the Marathon Community Park. “Hemingway On Stage V: The The community is invited to the final CAMP showcase on Saturday, July 18 at 6 p.m. at the Marathon High School Death Factory” at the Waterfront auditorium. A banquet showcasing CAMP’s culinary program will follow. Tickets are $10 for the performance. Performance/ banquet combination tickets are $18 for students and $25 for adults. See CUSTOM / 22 MHMC- Re-Design Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 20

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INDEX Coming up at the Marathon Community Theatre Movie Times . . . 21 ‘The Puzzle Platoon’ formance. For two weekends - Crossword . . . . . 24 If you happened to see last July 31 and Aug. 1 and Aug. 7 Peggy Benson year’s summer reading at the and 8, the theater will stage “The and Dee Dee Marathon Community Theatre - Puzzle Platoon” by Mark Dunn. Terpos (front CONTACT US “Queen of Bingo” - you will not “The Puzzle Platoon” takes row) and C. J. want to miss this summer’s per- place in the basement of a house Geotis, Valerie Taylor, Sylvia Rickett, and Eric Rolfe, the director (back www.KeysNet.com row).

Margaret Menge...... editor for sale by a woman forced to Community Theatre’s box office move in with her sister due to ill Monday through Friday, or by health. Althea Witlin is a puzzle calling 743-0994. Upper Keys fanatic and is on a mission to 91655 Overseas Highway complete a 5,000-piece jigsaw Auditions for the Tavernier, FL 33070 puzzle in one night with the help Christmas chorus Newsroom ...... (305) 853-7103 of the potential buyer for the Advertising...... (305) 852-3216 The Marathon Community house, his wife, and her sweet Theatre is looking for men and Fax...... (305) 853-1040 and wacky young neighbor. Fax...... (305) 852-0199 women interested in performing Local actors include Peggy with the theater’s chorus in the Benson, C. J. Geotis, Sylvia annual Christmas concert on Marathon Rickett, Valerie Taylor and Dee Sunday, Dec. 13. Rehearsals will 3015 Overseas Highway Dee Terpos. Tickets are on sale start on Monday, Aug. 10 from 6 (P.O. Box 500158) now for $10 and can be pur- p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Marathon, FL 33050-0158 chased at the Marathon Marathon Community United Newsroom ...... (305) 743-5551 Methodist Church at 3010 Advertising...... (305) 743-5551 Overseas Highway in Marathon. Fax ...... (305) 743-6397 Requirements include a love of Fax ...... (305) 743-9586 singing, a commitment to attend- ing rehearsals and membership Key West with the Marathon Community 2720-A N. Roosevelt Blvd. Theatre. Membership fees are Overseas Market $10 per person or $15 per family. Key West, FL 33040 Auditions will be arranged in the Newsroom ...... (305) 296-6989 coming weeks. For special audi- Advertising...... (305) 296-6989 tion music requests, call Lesley Fax ...... (305) 296-1287 Aaron at 240-4951 or send an e- mail to [email protected]. E-mail [email protected] Auditions for One Bonnie Says: Weekend Only Missing your paper? If your newspaper is not The Marathon Community delivered by 7:00 a.m. (7:30 We’re ready... Theatre will hold auditions for a.m. weekends, holidays) the theater’s annual variety show, call (305) 743-5551, ext. 12, New Lobster known as “One Weekend Only,” before 10 a.m. weekdays on Saturday, Aug. 1 and Sunday, and 11 a.m. Saturday for Shirts Aug. 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. redelivery. On Sunday or “One Weekend Only” per- after hours, call toll-free ® formances are scheduled for 1-800-843-4372. Key West Aloe Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 16, 17 and 18. This year’s theme is Broadway Shows, fea- FLORIDA KEYS KEYNOTER (ISSN Tropical turing music from “The Sound of 8756-6427, USPS# 0201-620) is published semi-weekly by Florida DecoR & Music,” “Carousel” and Keys Keynoter, P.O. Box 500158, “Grease,” as well as other well- Marathon, Florida 33050-0158. known musicals. All those audi- Subscription rates are $53.56 in Clothing tioning on Aug. 1 should be pre- the Keys. Your Keynoter home delivery subscription includes pared to sing a musical selection Keys Sunday and the Sunday Yep, Sales too! of their choosing, and can either edition of The Miami Herald. bring a music CD or sing a cap- Keynoter mail subscriptions: Lazy Lizard pella. $47.70 in Florida and $45 out-of- All those interested should state. Please call for all other call 743-0408 for more informa- rates, including overseas mail. GOOFY GECKO Periodicals Postage Paid at tion. Marathon, Florida and additional KRAZY LARRY’S Open auditions for all produc- mailing offices. tions for the 2009-2010 season PUBLIX PLAZA • MARATHON will be in September. MHMC- Re-Design Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 21

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Literary awards night HEMINGWAY / From 19 at Casa Antigua Wednesday, July 22, at the On Friday, July 24 at 8 p.m. Doubletree Grand Key Resort at writers and readers will gather 3990 S. Roosevelt Blvd. at the Casa Antigua to hear the Hemingway buffs can also announcement of the winners cheer for their favorite “Papa” at of the Lorian Hemingway a 3 p.m. “fish-off” on Friday, Short Story Competition. July 24. The catch-and-release The director of the competi- challenge, which requires fishing tion, Lorian Hemingway, is with traditional hand lines, is to Ernest Hemingway’s grand- be held dockside at the Conch daughter and a writer whose Republic Seafood Co., at 631 books include the memoir Greene St. Walk on Water. A frequent vis- And don’t miss the Sloppy itor to Key West, she currently Joe’s-sponsored “Running of the is working on an in-depth book Bulls” starting at noon on about the island and its her- Saturday, July 25 on Duval itage to be titled Key West: Street. The event is inspired by The Pirate Heart. the world-renowned bull running in Pamplona, Spain, but execut- Keys Movie Times Lorian Hemingway heads a Keynoter photo judging panel that reads and ed with a quirky Key West twist. by MARGARET MENGE Before the run on Saturday, the evaluates the 800 to 1,100 The 1997 winner of the ‘Papa’ REGAL CINEMAS entries the competition “Papas” will pose for paparazzi Hemingway Look-Alike Contest Searstown, Key West, 294-0000 receives each year. At this during a photo opportunity for was back in town last year at year’s awards ceremony, fans outside the bar. All shows that start before 4 p.m play only on weekends. Lorian will announce the win- The look-alikes will wrap Sloppy Joe’s to help with the • Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince (PG): 12:20, 12:50, ners of the 2009 competition’s things up by proving their physi- judging, and with the drinking 3:40, 4:10, 7:00, 7:30,10:20 and 10:50 p.m. — always a big part of the $1,000 first prize and $500 cal strength in Sloppy Joe’s • Bruno (R): 12:30, 2:35, 4:40, 7:35 and 10:00 p.m. second and third prizes. annual arm-wrestling champi- celebration. onship. The action is set to begin • Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (PG): 12:10, 2:30, 4:35, 7:05 with a noon registration on prizes await winners in multiple and 9:55 p.m. Key Largo Food Sunday, July 26. Medals and weight categories. • Public Enemies (R): 12:25, 3:50, 7:15 and 10:15 p.m. and Wine Festival • Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (PG-13): 12:15, 3:45, 7:10 and 10:25 p.m. The second annual Key Largo Food and Wine Festival TROPIC CINEMA takes place Friday, July 31 416 Eaton St., Key West, 295-9493 through Sunday, Aug. 9 with • Cheri (R): 2:15, 4:15, 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. dinners, tastings, seminars and • Away We Go (R): 2:30, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. celebrations held at several restaurants in the Upper Keys. • Whatever Works (PG-13): Daily 4:30 p.m. The festival will kick off on • Outrage (NR): Friday-Sunday and Tuesday-Thursday: 2:00, 4:00, July 31 with four events: a 6:00 and 8:00 p.m.; Monday at 2:00, 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. happy hour and wine extrava- ganza, a seminar about the his- MARATHON COMMUNITY CINEMA tory and preparation methods 5101 Overseas Highway, Marathon, 743-0288 of the modern-day martini, a • Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince (PG): Weekdays: 7:00 fajita and margarita fiesta, and a “crustacean creations” party NOW SHOWING p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. featuring wine paired with Marathon Community Cinema king crab and snow crab. TAVERNIER TOWNE CINEMA New this year is a “who- Tavernier Mall, Tavernier, 853-7003 dunit” murder mystery night. HARRY POTTER Call for movies and showtimes. Also planned are a champagne AND THE ALF LOOD RINCE brunch, an all-American barbe- H -B P cue with summertime wines, a five-course authentic Greek Daniel Radcliffe dinner with European wines, Rupert Grint cooking demonstrations with seafood in the shell and more. Emma Watson Participating restaurants Tom Felton include Sundowner’s, Bayside Grille, Café Largo, Snappers, Rated: PG Señor Frijoles and Ballyhoo’s. The complete Florida Keys For a complete schedule of Sat. & Sun. : 2:00 • 7:00 ONLY event times and venues go to: Showtimes: www.KeyLargoFoodand Monday – Friday: 7:00 ONLY news and information source. WineFestival.com PHONE 743-0288 • Hearing Assistance Now Available MHMC- Re-Design Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 22

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CUSTOM / From 19 federal courthouse. Hemingway and his second wife, Pauline, Playhouse, with a gala reception bought a large Spanish style immediately following at the home on Whitehead Street in Custom House. All proceeds will 1931, and lived here together go to the Key West Art and with their two young boys until Historical Society for the mainte- Ernest Hemingway left for Cuba. nance of their Hemingway col- To Have and Have Not, pub- lection. lished in 1944, began as a collec- In addition, a memorial mati- tion of short stories that nee performance for the late Jean Hemingway wrote in Key West Klausing will be presented on and on his first trips to Havana July 23 at 11 a.m. at the with “Sloppy” Joe Russell and Waterfront Playhouse at Mallory others. The significance of the Square. book, scholars have said, is in the According to Sinclair, the title author’s expressions of his feel- “The Death Factory” refers ings for Key West, the Florida specifically to the battle of Straits, and Cuba. Many of the Hurtgen Forest where thousands Key West landmarks mentioned of lives were sacrificed. The title in the book can still be seen also refers to the entirety of today. The waterfront bank the World War II. Cuban revolutionaries rob in the Advance open-seating tickets novel, for example, is the ornate for both performances will be building on the corner of Front available for purchase starting and Duval streets. June 23 at www.kwahs.org. On display on the second Tickets will also be on sale one floor of the Custom House hour prior to each performance in Museum for Hemingway’s 110th front of the Waterfront birthday celebration is fishing Playhouse. gear from Russell’s boat that Hemingway lived in Key Hemingway used regularly until West from 1928 until 1939, when he had his boat Pilar built. he left for Havana with Martha Hemingway kept Pilar in the Gellhorn, a young journalist who harbor behind the Custom House. became his third wife. The Custom House Museum, Hemingway wrote every day in at 281 Front St., is open daily Key West, finishing A Farewell from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more to Arms in his first residence here information call the Key West - a small hotel room in what is Art and Historical Society at now called the Casa Antigua on 295-6616 or go to www.kwahs Simonton Street, across from the .org.

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History of Diving to get great tips from experienced BREAKFAST DAILY float builders. Museum volunteers All applications from float builders are due in the Fantasy 7am The History of Diving Fest office on Friday, Aug. 8. The Museum in Islamorada is launch- parade is Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. ing a new volunteer program, and This is the fourth year of the Breakfast Buffet 7-11am looking for people who can competitive entry process with an spend a couple of hours a week accelerated and firm deadline. By Sat. & Sun. $7.95 helping expand the museum’s the due date, entrants must sub- all you can eat outreach and educate people mit payment and a themed design about the history of diving. with photos of previous years’ The Florida Keys History of entries if they have entered Diving Museum is at mile marker before. Notification of acceptance 83, gulf side, in Islamorada. The follows two weeks later. Receipt museum was founded by Drs. of application and fees do not Joseph and Sally Bauer, and guarantee entry, and payment is holds the largest collection of his- returned if an entry is not accept- toric diving equipment in the ed. Entrants who have won world. The museum now oper- awards in previous parades are ates as a non-profit organization, grandfathered in automatically, and depends on volunteers to but must submit an application Rock to the sounds of help with daily operations. Hours and payment by the deadline. are flexible and volunteers get To download the application, free admission and discounts in go to www.fantasyfest.net and the museum store. To volunteer, click on the ‘Fantasy Fest parade CIRCUS or for more information, call 664- sponsored by Captain Morgan’ Sat. July 18 at the Grill 9737 or go to www.Diving link. Anyone who would like an Musuem.org. entry form mailed or faxed can 305-664-8400 • MM 85.5 Oceanside At Snake Creek Bridge call 296-1817 or visit Fantasy Fest’s office at 1111 Twelfth Float-building Street, Suite 211 (behind K- workshop is July 29 Mart). The theme of this year’s Fantasy Fest is “Villains, Vixens, The Fantasy Fest Parade float and Vampires.” Fantasy Fest is builder design workshop will produced by The Market Share take place on July 29 at 6 p.m. at Company for the Key West the Pier House Caribbean Spa. Tourist Development Association This is an opportunity for all with assistance from the Monroe those who are interested in build- County Tourist Development ing a float for the parade this year Council. Everyone is in the same boat when it comes to the cost. The same rates apply to all wind and flood policies Y Morgan Hampson Insurance They’reat Back the ONL Insurance As Easy as “One, Two, Three” BIG RICHARD & THE FAMILY FUN BAND Thursday, July 30 • 7-10pm • Barbeque • Drawing for PRIZES One property, same value, three different policies. • Fire, Theft, Extended Coverage • Wind • Flood • SUN 103 Live Broadcast Three policies, same value, one property, Green Turtle Inn • A keys tradition since 1947 one agent, it is as simple as that! Key Largo 451-4788 ~Key West 294-4788 ~Big Pine 872-4788 81219 Overseas Highway • Call 305-664-2006 for information 102481 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo, FL 33037 www.greenturtlekeys.com MHMC- Re-Design Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 24

24 Saturday, July 18, 2009 Keys Arts & Entertainment L’Attitudes L.A. Times crossword puzzle Keys briefs “Den of Thieves” By Alan Arbesfeld - Solution in the July 22 Keynoter. the monthly Conch Classic Across 67 Jeer leaders 8 Crystal-lined rocks 66 Place to find hit Cowboy Bill’s launches 1 Apple variety 68 Lawyer in line for a 9 Try to avoid detec- records? Old School Party. The doors 5 “Hi and Lois” pooch title shot? tion, in a way 68 Super Bowl XIV player Internet radio station open at 10 p.m. Mangoes is at 9 Like a 112-Across game 74 Bothered no end 10 Chits 69 Deadly virus 700 Duval St. in Key West. 13 Chalk talk, perhaps 78 Judge Fortas 11 8 x 10, e.g.: Abbr. 70 Neuters Cowboy Bill’s Radio offi- For more information on the 19 “Me neither” 79 Tin Woodsman’s prop 12 Separate into fields 71 Low-budget prefix cially launched at midnight on Conch Classic Old School 20 City known for 80 Tea cart items 13 Pre-skating chore 72 “The Sound of July 1. The station can be Party call 304-1188. lake-effect snow 81 Being hunted, perhaps 14 Face with a hyphen Music” extra heard 24 hours a day at 21 Actress Skye 83 Deodorant choices for a nose, say 73 Around-the-horn www.cowboybillsradio 22 Colts fullback Alan 86 “Da” or “ja”? 15 Ottawa NHLers MLB plays Hurricane Hymnfest who famously scored 88 Birch kin 16 Easily recalled 75 Switch back? .com. The format is an the winning touch- 89 City on the Orne facial mark 76 Thickening agent “upbeat blend of current and is July 26 in Marathon down in the 1958 NFL 91 Auction ending? 17 Kent State locale 77 Turner and Mack classic country music with a championship game 92 Scrub sites, briefly 18 Societal klutz 81 Suit to __ big Honky Tonk sound The community is invited to 23 Builder’s political clout? 93 Angel on one’s 24 Puerto __ 82 Glacier-formed lake designed to reflect the vibe of the second annual “Hurricane 26 Hair dryer brand shoulder? 25 Uniformed campus org. 84 Not to mention Cowboy Bill’s in Key West,” 27 Screen names, e.g. 100 Old marketplaces 30 Aid financially 85 Spaghetti sauce herbs Hymnfest and Prayers for 28 Pointillism marks 101 Near-eternity 32 Way to a man’s heart? 86 Winans of gospel according to a release to the Calm Waters” hosted by KAIR 29 Race that once 102 On the nose 33 Solemn vows 87 Kurt refusal? media. The station is created and the local Marathon church- began in Wasilla 106 Exurban resident 35 2008 L.A.-Phila. 90 Quite removed (from) by Woody Nelson and voiced es. This is an opportunity to 31 Dinosaur, so to speak 109 Toasted breakfast brand showdown 94 “All politics is apple- by Freddy Snakeskin and Pyke. sing the old, familiar hymns 32 Turn down 110 Honda Ruckus, e.g. 36 Pairs sauce” speaker Cowboy Bill’s Honky Tonk and hear some special musical 33 “Right away, boss!” 112 Score in a pitchers’ duel 37 Gunpowder ingredient 95 Bothers incessantly Saloon is at 610 1/2 Duval offerings. Prayers for the com- 34 Patronizing part of 113 Charge of the TV? 38 Bounded along 96 Utah state flower Street in Key West. The bar is the digestive tract? 116 Claim holder 39 Stand __ leg: balance 97 “Calm down!” munity during this hurricane 41 U.K.’s Gordon 117 Personnel list 40 Jotted down 98 Top suits famous for its sexy bikini bull season will be offered. The Brown et al. 118 Stereotypical lab name 41 Pal of Piglet 99 Type of dancer riding contests on Wednesday afternoon of singing will be 44 Him, to Henri 119 Model Sastre 42 Prospector’s beast 103 Say an Act of nights, and for bringing some held at Kirk of the Keys 45 Tiny amount 120 Burnout cause 43 Goblet feature Contrition top-flight country music per- Presbyterian Church at 8877 46 Hockey East col- 121 Baseball’s “Walking 48 First watch on the moon 104 Hands over formers into Key West. Overseas Highway in lege town Man” Eddie 49 Set in stone 105 It could be cheating 47 Lacking partners? 122 Shopper’s aid 50 Ferret cousin 106 Lady __: Tenn. team Marathon on Sunday, July 26 53 Where to see 123 “__ la vie” 51 Dominate, in sports 107 Embroidered ltr. Mangoes hosts at 2 p.m. An ice cream social Hamilton, informally 52 Field zebra 108 Sly look will follow. The entire commu- 55 Bama rival Down 54 First name in legal 109 Fangorn Forest Conch Classic party nity is invited and there is no 56 Affectedly dainty, 1 Run up fiction denizens charge. An offering for KAIR in Dover 2 Meat favored by 57 __ close to schedule 110 Connery, by birth DJ Jammin J will be spin- will be taken during the serv- 57 Key contraction Sarah Palin 60 Cannes showing 111 Medical break- ning records at Mangoes in ice. For more information, call 58 L.A.-to-N.Y. dir. 3 Cellulose fiber 61 Needing a seat through 59 Macho types 4 Like ugli fruit belt extender, say 114 Queenside castle, Key West on Friday, July 24 at 743-4582 or 393-6621. 60 Oppose, while tippling? 5 Pooped out 62 Toothbrush brand in chess notation 64 Mainland Africa’s 6 Circle fragments 63 Sirius or Vega, e.g. 115 It may be inflated smallest nation 7 Wilde, notably 65 Thom __ shoes We Sell Bagged Ice 89¢ MM 101.3 Key Largo www.KeyLargoArbys.com solution Crossword Soultion to the July 15 puzzle. 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Saturday, July 18, 2009 Keys Business KEYNOTER 25 Price at the pump Fernandez named to TDC BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Tom Thumb Tavernier Neugent appoints $2.579 butterfly guru, Fairway replacing Varela Marathon $2.659 By MARGARET MENGE [email protected] Owen’s Key West George Fernandez, co-founder $2.699 and executive director of the Key West Butterfly and Nature All Things Graphic owner Conservatory on Upper Duval Brook Klopp says her Street, was appointed to the board shop’s big printer can of the Monroe County Tourist Keys briefs handle just about any Development Council on Wednesday, taking the place of graphics job. Freddy Varela of Historic Tours Marathon chamber of America. All Things Graphic luncheon is Tuesday Fernandez spent nearly 20 years in advertising, including Mile marker 100.7 The Greater Marathon handling advertising and promo- Key Largo Chamber of Commerce will tional market for Burger King’s Latin American division, before have its next membership All Things Graphic can luncheon at noon on co-founding Key West’s Wings of Imagination in 1992. In 2003, create a firm’s image, from a Tuesday at the Marathon The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory draws lots of roadside banner down to Yacht Club. John Adams Jr., he and partner Sam Trophia tourists to Upper Duval Street in Key West, where they can walk opened the Butterfly & Nature business cards. the CEO for Enterprise among 50-60 species of butterflies in a glass-enclosed tropical “I love helping a new Florida, will be the guest Conservatory. garden. The nine-member TDC business get started,” said speaker. Enterprise Florida owner-operator Brook is the statewide organiza- approves the council’s annual elected offi- “I was not familiar with the budget and oversees marketing of cials from the gentleman who occupied the Klopp. “We can put together tion in charge of Florida’s the whole package, from economic development. the Florida Keys as a tourist des- Keys, includ- seat,” Neugent told the Keynoter, tination. ing one from when asked why he appointed fliers to window signs, at a Adams will discuss eco- very competitive price.” nomic development, where The TDC is overseen by the the most popu- Fernandez to fill the seat. He said Monroe County Commission, and lous city in the he’s known Fernandez for a long All Things Graphic is near- the state is headed and what ing its third anniversary at its can be done. RSVP to each of the commissioners gets to county, which time and thinks he would be a make recommendations on is Key West; good fit for the job. His term 100750 Overseas Highway Arlette at 743-5417 or location in Key Largo. It arlette@floridakeys appointments to the TDC board. Mayor Morgan expires on July 15, 2013. By state statute, six of the nine McPherson Varela had been appointed in recently consolidated opera- marathon.com. FERNANDEZ members must represent the five fills that role. July 2007 to complete the term of tions to the upstairs office. TDC taxing districts. The other elected official is Lou Matt Babich of the Southernmost “We can completely wrap Lower Keys chamber In addition, the mayor of Hernandez, a member of the Hotel Collection. Babich had graphics around a car or a Monroe County gets to serve on Utility Board of Key West. been removed from the board boat,” Klopp said. “It defi- dinner this Wednesday the board himself or may desig- Fernandez was the mayoral because he moved outside the nitely gets noticed.” nate another commissioner. The appointee chosen by county TDC district he was appointed to The shop can produce see- The Lower Keys board also must include two other Mayor George Neugent. represent. through signs for storefronts Chamber of Commerce will or vehicles, vinyl lettering, hold its next general mem- oversized digital prints, cus- bership meeting from 6-8 tom art, promotional items p.m. on Wednesday at Recovery Act to help small businesses and design services. Boat- Boondocks Grille on name graphics can be turned Ramrod Key. The menu Small business owners who FINANCE available to them. SBICs use a out in same-day service. will include stuffed bell might normally have a difficult combination of funds raised from The firm’s printer can peppers and vegetables time securing private equity or single business. And the amount private sources and money raised produce display banners up tossed over fettuccine. The venture capital may find funding of Small Business Administration through the use of SBA guaran- to 52 inches wide and “as keynote speaker will be easier to get as a result of the sec- funding of SBICs has increased tees to make equity and mezza- long as they need,” she said. Patricia S. Smith of the ond federal stimulus package. up to three times the private cap- nine capital investments in small A Florida Keys native, state’s Office of Greenways As part of the stimulus, called ital raised by the SBIC, up to a businesses. From the time of the Klopp said she takes pride in & Trails, talking about the the American Recovery and maximum of $150 million for SBIC program’s formation in her company’s community Overseas Heritage Trail Reinvestment Act, changes have single SBICs, or up to $225 mil- 1958 through April of 2009, $56 involvement. construction projects in the been made to the U.S. Small lion for multiple SBICs that are billion has been invested in more Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 Lower Keys. The cost is Business Administration’s Small under common control. than 106,000 small businesses in p.m. Monday through $15. RSVP by calling 872- Business Investment Company The SBIC program was creat- the United States. For more infor- Friday; weekend or evening 2411 or e-mailing info@ program. ed to stimulate the growth of mation about the SBA’s Invest- by appointment. 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Saturday, July 18, 2009 26 KEYNOTER Keys Living Keys briefs History on the move, but only slightly

ADA anniversary Pioneering teacher’s marked in Marathon home saved from bulldozers The Florida Keys Council for People with Disabilities By LARRY KAHN marks the 19th anniversary [email protected] of the Americans with Disabilities Act from 11 a.m. One of the oldest homes in the to 1 p.m. July 24 at the Middle Keys got a new home of Marathon Community Park. its own this past week. Whether it The free event will will stay there or move again include lunch, entertainment remains to be seen. and games. Marathon’s first permanent school teacher, Sue M. Moore, Hammon to recall lived in the small wooden cottage fronting U.S. 1 oceanside in the early years Marathon’s Old Town. She edu- cated Middle Keys kids from Pastor Tony Hammon is 1931 until her retirement in 1947. the guest speaker when the Most people know the quaint Matecumbe Historical Trust white house with blue trim as the next meets, on July 27 at old Sea Air Land Technologies Island Community Church, office. But that business moved mile marker 83. The gather- up and across the highway last ing starts at 6:30 P.M. year, and the Moore house has sat Hammon has many famil- vacant ever since. iar Upper Keys names Monday, the bulldozers came Keynoter photos by LARRY KAHN etched into his memory — to make way for a new 10,000- Bruce Popham stands in front of Sue M. Moore’s Marathon home, which was moved Monday Cecil Green, Joe Poore, Earl square-foot West Marine outlet to to his boat yard. Also moved was her son’s home. Gentry, Rolie Hollenbeck, replace the current West Marine. Jack Brothers, Clarence Both sites — the current West Crane Point Hammock around Lowe, Cecil Keith, Jimmy Marine, which is around 6,000 mile marker 50 bayside, but those Albright and many more. square feet, and the site of the plans fell apart. Hammon will recall these new one — sit between 20th and So Popham had the choice of men, their stories and grow- 22nd streets, surrounding the either knocking down the homes ing up in the sportfishing Marathon Boat Yard. or figuring out something else. capital of the world. But the earthmovers didn’t He contacted his friend Brian Hammon is a graduate of knock down the Moore house, or Schmitt, a prominent Realtor and Coral Shores High School, her son’s house adjacent to it. a member of one of Marathon’s Florida Keys Community Instead, a crew from Russell pioneering families. College, the University of Building Movers moved them to “I have a property across from Miami, and Tennessee the Marathon Boat Yard, owned the airport, 94th street, Lime Temple University. He’s the by Bruce Popham. He also owns Lane, there’s nothing there,” pastor at Island Community both the current and future West Schmitt says. “So it’s a vacant Church and active in Island Marine sites. piece of ground I’ve got there. I Christian School. “We had to move fast,” said, Hey, to make sure they don’t The lecture is free and Popham says. “So they literally get knocked down, I have a place open to the public. just knocked down the fence to put them. It was basically a [separating the Marathon Boat fail-safe thing.” Hymnfest aims to Yard and future West Marine] and “We just didn’t want them to The two homes that were moved can be seen in the back on just moved them right in.” get lost,” Schmitt says. the left. The building on the right is the boat yard’s office, itself ward off storms And there they sit, in the boat But Popham is high on a historic cottage. In the foreground is where the homes stood yard’s dry storage lot, behind the Marathon’s Old Town area, and before Monday. A new West Marine is being built there. The second annual boat yard’s main office — itself a really wanted the cottages to stay Hurricane Hymnfest and historic old cottage. there. Popham says. into three resort cottage units that Prayers for Calm Waters Popham says Moore’s house is “I just didn’t want to see them This isn’t the first time a his- butted up directly to the resort hosted by Keys Area believed to have been built go away,” he says. toric Old Town Marathon home pool. Interdenominational around 1905 or 1910 in Key So for now, they’ll sit where had been considered for reloca- The Florida Keys Land and Resources and Marathon West, then delivered to Marathon. they are now, on lifts in his dry tion to Crane Point but never Sea Trust, which operates Crane churches gets under way at 6 “So it was here when the rail- lot, while he figures out what to made it. Point, wanted the house to use as p.m. July 26 at Kirk of the road was here,” he says. Popham do with them. One option is put- Nearly across from Popham’s a museum. However, resort Keys Presbyterian Church, says her son’s house, which is ting them out at the point of the boat yard is Faro Blanco Marine developer the Spottswood 88th Street and U.S. 1 in nearly identical to Moore’s, was boat yard to front Boot Key Resort, now closed but slated for Companies Inc. had decided to Marathon. built in around the 1940s. Harbor, maybe slap some paint redevelopment. On that property keep the building on site and The original plan was to move on them, do some upgrades. is the Parish home, built in 1939. incorporate it into its redevelop- the cottages to the sprawling “They’re nice little places,” Over the years, it had been turned ment. MHMC- Re-Design Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 27

Saturday, July 18, 2009 Keys Sports & Outdoors KEYNOTER 27 Keys briefs Games Dolphin senior cracks Top 100 Keep your eyes on reduction incoming Marathon High School senior Thomas Ryan, a top daily newspa- per says. In its Thursday edition, nixed The Miami Herald ranked the football Dolphin, a ber of regular-season games for 240-pound, 6-foot-4 defen- Facing lawsuit, all sports — except football and sive end, as the No. 87 FHSAA returns cheerleading — by 20 percent player in the state — a big starting this fall. The move was honor considering all of to full schedules made to save money. the prep football talent and The FHSAA faced a lawsuit Division 1 college By KEVIN WADLOW charging the decision unfairly prospects the Sunshine and RYAN McCARTHNY affected all major girls sports State produces. [email protected] while exempting boys football. Herald sports writer The U.S. Department of Justice Harold Blustein wrote, This week’s decision by the filed a motion this week indicat- “Had the pleasure of state high-school sports associa- ing that it agrees the rule violates watching him perform as a tion to abandon a mandatory the federal Title IX laws requir- sophomore when he began schedule reduction for most prep ing gender equity in school to mature as a pass rusher, sports in the coming will have a sports programs. saw his progress last year limited effect on Florida Keys “The legal challenge takes us as a junior when he added squads, school coaches said. back to the old [schedule] limits size and strength to his On Wednesday, the board of but it does nothing to relieve the game, and then came full the Florida High School Athletic financial hardships that we’re all circle with this impressive Association unanimously voted facing,” said Rich Russell, ath- athlete in the off season, to drop a rule approved in April Photo by BERT BUDDE as every college made that that lowered the maximum num- Ralph Major, a state wrestling champion at Key West High See GAMES / 28 extra hour ride south into School, is finding success on the prairies of Kansas — both the Keys to check his on the mat and in the classroom. progress out.” The winner: Vanderbilt University, to which Ryan Long ball committed in the spring. State champ makes He’s getting a full four- year scholarship that aver- stops the Keys ages out to nearly $60,000 per year. Commodores a ‘Major’ change head coach Bobby Johnson Liberty City LITTLE LEAGUE made the offer to Ryan But he’s still KEY WEST personally rather than bashes its way The Upper Keys scratched through intermediaries. out its lone run with its only hit taking down Luther King Community Ryan turned away to advance when David DiMaggio doubled Center pool in Bahama in Eddy Quezada. Village. offers from Tennessee, By KEVIN WADLOW the opposition Kentucky, Central Florida “Our guys played hard and Although his freshman Senior Staff Writer had a good time,” Bohnstedt By DICK WAGNER record with the Beavers of and Colorado State, among [email protected] Keynoter Contributor other schools, in favor of said of the tournament run. Pratt Community College in the up-and-coming The Upper Keys advanced to Pratt, Kan., was 18-19, he Southeastern Conference Games in Miami-Dade the playoffs as the South Pool After a school year in the won a starting position on a program. County ended the Little League runner-up after going 2-1 in the Midwest during which he team of 58 and came within Blustein wrote that his all-star season for local squads four-team pool at Key Largo made a big impression on the one match of earning all- rankings “are based on a this week. Community Park. wrestling mat — and in the America status when he went number of people giving The Upper Keys club in the On July 11, the Upper Keys snow — Ralph Major is home 2-2 in the 184-pound class at us input, along with the Age 11-12 division was stopped scored three times in the fifth for the summer, working as a the National Junior College countless hours spent in in the District 8 semifinals by inning to hold off Homestead, lifeguard and teaching swim- Athletic Association the spring and summer Liberty City in a decisive 15-1 11-9, in the battle for second ming to youngsters. Championships in Rochester, physically attending contest Tuesday at Claude place, behind pool champion “I was impressed with Minn. events, talking with Pepper Park in Miami. Doral. myself,” the former Key West “I got a lot better with tech- youngsters and their “Liberty City is really good,” Will Goodwin got his second High School state wrestling niques,” said Major, who won coaches.” said Keys head coach Randy tournament pitching win with champion said one morning Bohnstedt. “They hit the ball out the decision. this week at the Dr. Martin See MAJOR/ 28 of the park, over the street, into people’s houses.” See LITTLE LEAGUE/ 28 MHMC- Re-Design Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 28

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LITTLE LEAGUE / From 27 The Upper Keys answered “How’d you find us way out room. To be on his own so far with hits by Goodwin, MAJOR / From 27 here in Kansas?” said Major, away from home and still Daryl Chou earned a save by DiMaggio and Chou, plus a run- who had impressed Pratt coach- accomplish what he did showed closing out Homestead in the top scoring double by Kyle the 1A 189-pound state title as a es at a national high-school his character.” of the sixth inning, striking out O’Connor, to pull ahead by three Conch in 2008. “If I would have meet in Virginia. Medrano said that after a the last hitter after Homestead runs. known then what I know now, I The 19-year-old also held his second year at Pratt and another tried to rally with a pair of hits. Nick Mulick, president of the probably could have won the own in the classroom, compil- run at a national title, Major “It was an exciting game to Upper Keys Little League, title twice.” ing a 3.0 grade-point average, could get into a Division 1 uni- watch,” said Bohnstedt, assisted served as director of the South Away from home for the first taking courses that included versity. To do that, he probably by coach Billy Goodwin. “We Pool tournaments for the Age 9- time, living in a small town that geology, psychology, music will have to raise his GPA to played good defense all the 10 and Age 11-12 divisions. was once a tall-grass prairie, appreciation and “concepts of 3.5, the coach said. way.” “It was a very successful Major stood tall in the face of coaching.” Major intends to wrestle next Benny Cosme’s single helped tournament season,” Mulick culture shock and blizzards. No one was more impressed season at 174 pounds. the Upper Keys score two runs said. “The players and parents of “It was a big change, seeing with Major than Pratt coach “If I diet right, it shouldn’t in the first inning. the visiting teams came up and snow,” he said. “One time it Brook Medrano, who said over be a problem,” he said with a A single by Brian Cash drove told me how much they appreci- was waist-high, and I was out in the phone Thursday, “I wish I smile before, at a hefty 208, in Corey Cummings in the sec- ated the field facilities, the con- it non-stop, wrestling and hav- could have 50 of him. He’s a going back out in the sun to ond, but a Homestead homerun cession stand and the hospitali- ing snowball fights.” great kid to have in the watch over the swimmers. in the top of the third put ty.” Fellow students often asked, wrestling room and in the class- Homestead ahead, 5-4, after the The Upper Keys team in the stanza. Age 10-11 Little League A Will Goodwin double and a Tournament at Doral wrapped single by catcher Pookie del its four-game schedule Local sports officials relieved Pino helped the Keys take Wednesday (score not available cases, adding more games may competition level back,” advantage of Homestead mis- at press time). League officials GAMES / From 27 takes to score four runs in the said only the tournament winner be cost-prohibitive in terms of Konrath said. bottom of the fourth to lead 8-5. was expected to advance, and travel.” She is working to add a tour- Homestead tied the game at the Keys team already had been letic director at Coral Shores Island Christian School prob- nament to the volleyball sched- 8-8 by scoring three times in the hit with two losses after an High School. “This year we ably will not make significant ule. Spring-sports schedules had top of the fifth, a big double opening win. have to take a close look at moves to expand tentative not been finalized. sparking the rally. transportation costs. In some schedules for the coming school Coral Shores soccer coach year, said ICS athletic director Jorge Bosque said coaches were Robert Lucas. concerned that teams in metro- “The games we have sched- politan areas would use an uled are about all we’re going to exemption for tournaments — a Steve Smith, P.A. play,” Lucas said. “Here in the tournament counted as two KEY COLONY BEACH REALTY, INC. Keys, we always have to consid- games, with no limit on how Realtor er travel time that takes kids out many games actually were 220 of school, and costs. Most of our played — to load up on games. 743-4578 Key Colony Beach teams have never played the “The tournaments are local e-mail: [email protected] Realty, Inc. maximum [games allowed].” for teams in Miami but it costs http://www.keysproperties.com (800) 766-5011 ext. 19 Citing the need to lower us a lot to do a tournament,” sport-program costs and main- Bosque said. tain a standard level of competi- The soccer Hurricanes likely REDUCED tion, the FHSAA decision in will try to pick up a few more April essentially reduced the non-district opponents this win- number of regular-season games ter, he said. allowed in sports like basket- “Under the limit, we had to ball, soccer, baseball, volleyball drop some of the ‘friendly and softball from 25 to 20. games’ we like to play against CASTILLO DEL SOL THE SHORES CONDO The Wednesday vote restores teams we don’t see very often,” Castillo Del Sol is a very upscale condo association REALLY NICE, 3 bedroom, 2 bath unit with deeded with well maintained building and grounds. Covered boat dockage in the backyard. One of the largest units in the 25-game limit. he said. “We’ll see if we can get parking next to the elevator, storage closet, balconies, the complex. Lightly lived in, well maintained with Marathon High School ath- some of those back.” pool ocean/beach front. Located in the Island City of upgrades. Association amenities include Sandy Beach, letic director Teresa Konrath Schools with well-funded Key Colony Beach. A short walk to everything the City Pool & Tennis Courts. offers. Offered at: $575,000 Offered at: $665,000 $550,000 welcomed the decision. sports budgets and state-title “The [20-percent cut] ruling hopes “probably got on the affected us tremendously,” she phone real quick” to add more said. “I was having trouble games,” said ICS’ Lucas. “We’ll scheduling volleyball games.” see what happens.” Miami teams faced with a Russell said Coral Shores 20-game cap “would isolate spent about $45,000 last year on themselves,” Konrath said. travel to away games. “Because of the geography, they “We’ve always tried to cover KEY COLONY BEACH KEY COLONY BEACH didn’t want to come down that as part of the school regular Cute 3 bedroom, 2 bath single family home. Eastern exposure. 60’ of new concrete seawall here.” budget but that may not be pos- 75’ of concrete seawall. in 2003. Home is sitting on duplex zoned lot. The Dolphin boys basketball sible anymore,” he said. “We Great future potential. Affordable Key Colony Beach. Single and girls softball teams last sea- may have to ask the teams to Located on a duplex zoned lot. family home with great potential. son played full 25-game sched- pick up some of the cost, or do Offered at: $695,000 Offered at: $675,000 ules, she said. things like take cost-effective “It is a good thing because it vans rather than a school bus.” does add games and gets the MHMC- Re-Design Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 29

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A A A A A A A A A A A A A A AND FOR MONROE CHRISTIAN, respectfully Alex’s Auto Wrecking COUNTY, FLORIDA requests that this gives Notice of No. 2097400 Honorable Court: Foreclosure of Lien and Case No.: 09-DR-202-M intent to sell these Legal Notice Family Division A. Dissolve the marriage vehicles on 07/29/09 of the parties; 9:00 AM at 111 US The ISLAND LIVING IN RE: THE MARRIAGE B. Award all relief sought Highway 1 /107 Key HOUSING OF in the foregoing Petition; West, Florida 33040 FOUNDATION, INC, a C. Order any other relief pursuant to subsection direct support MARK CHRISTIAN, this court deems 713.78 of the Florida organization of Florida Petitioner/Husband, appropriate Statutes. Alex’s Auto Keys Community Vs. D. Retain jurisdiction Wrecking reserves the College will hold its RACHEL THOMANE over this matter. right to accept or reject Organizational Meeting JOSEPH, any and/or all bids. on Monday, July 20, at Respondent/Wife Mark Christian 3:00 P.M., in Key West, Husband 1FMDA11U9NZA29999 5901 College Rd., on the PETITION FOR 1992 FORD William A. Seeker DISSOLUTION OF STATE OF FLORIDA Campus, Board Room MARRIAGE WITHOUT COUNTY OF MIAMI 4A3AC44G83E020088 A-105. A copy of the DEPENDENT OR DADE 2003 MITSUBISHI Agenda may be obtained MINOR CHILDREN

A A A A by writing to the Office of SWORN TO AND JH4CL95855C026492 the Vice President, decedent and other per- Highway. For more Husband, MARK SUBSCRIBED before 2005 ACURA Florida Keys Community sons having claims or de- information regarding CHRISTIAN, by and me, this 9th day of Febru- College. mands against dece- this meeting, please through the undersigned ary, 2009, by Husband, 4A3AA46G4YE177336 dent’s estate must file contact Christina at attorney, files this MARK CHRISTIAN, who 2000 MITSUBISHI Executive Secretary their claims with this 305-872-2233. Petition for Dissolution of is personally known to Island Living Housing court WITHIN 3 Marriage and states as me or who has produced Publish July 18, 2009 Foundation, Inc. MONTHS AFTER THE Two or more follows: a Florida driver’s license Florida Keys Keynoter DATE OF THE FIRST representatives from the 1. This is an action for as identification. Publish July 18, 2009 PUBLICATION OF THIS Monroe County Tourist dissolution of the bonds Florida Keys Keynoter NOTICE. Development Council of marriage between the KARIN S. GERARDIN No. 2091400 and/or Monroe County parties in the above- Respectfully submitted, ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED Board of County A A styled cause, specifically Gerardin Law Firm By: WITHIN THE TIME PE- Commissioners may also NOTICE OF No. 2098400 Petitioner/Husband, Karin S. Gerardin PUBLIC AUCTION RIODS SET FORTH IN be present at this Mark Christian, born July Florida Bar No. 0164712 No. 1677400 SECTION 733.702 OF meeting. NOTICE OF REQUEST 28, 1970 and Rachel 123 N. Krome Avenue Auction to be held on THE FLORIDA PRO- Thomane Joseph, born Suite 101 FOR QUALIFICATIONS IN THE CIRCUIT BATE CODE WILL BE All Fishing Umbrella August 13, 2009 at 8:00 January 4, 1986. Com- Homestead, Florida A.M. at All American COURT FOR MONROE FOREVER BARRED. Meetings are open to the pleted Notice of Social 33030 NOTICE IS HEREBY COUNTY, FLORIDA public. Towing & Tire, Inc., GIVEN TO INTEREST- Security Number forms Tel 305-245-0042 711 Largo Road, Key PROBATE DIVISION NOTWITHSTANDING are attached or were pre- Fax 305-245-0690 ED PERSONS that on File No. 09-CP-54-P THE TIME PERIODS Publish July 18, 2009 Largo, Florida 33037, August 25, 2009 at 3:00 viously filed with this Attorney for Husband in accordance to FL SET FORTH ABOVE, Florida Keys Keynoter Court. P.M. at the Monroe IN RE: ESTATE OF ANY CLAIM FILED TWO statue section 713.78 for County Purchasing Of- 2. The parties have been Publish July 18, 25; unpaid towing & storage. ROSEMARY MILLER (2) YEARS OR MORE residents of Florida for August 1,8, 2009 fice, the Board of County Deceased. AFTER THE DECE- No. 1982100 more than six (6) months Florida Keys Keynoter Commissioners of Mon- DENT’S DATE OF 2000 MITSUBISHI 4 DR roe County, Florida, will prior to the filing of this Vin/ NOTICE TO DEATH IS BARRED. NOTICE OF open sealed responses Petition. No. 2010100 4A3AA46G2YE147719 CREDITORS PUBLIC SALE 3. The parties were for the following: The date of first married to each other on NOTICE OF Publish July 18, 2009, The administration of the publication of this notice PARADISE TOWING, PROFESSIONAL January 25, 2008, at PUBLIC SALE: Florida Keys Keynoter estate of Rosemary is July 11, 2009 INC., gives Notice of Miami, Florida. Petitioner SERVICES FOR Miller, deceased, whose Foreclosure of Lien and ANNUAL CONTINUING has never resided with ANCHOR TOWING date of death was De- Personal intent to sell these CONTRACT FOR Respondent. gives Notice of Foreclo- cember 15, 2008, file Representative: vehicles on 8/4/2009 No. 2094400 ARCHITECTURAL/ 4. The marriage of the sure of Lien and intent to number 09-CP-54-P, is Nicholas Miller 8:30 A.M. at 202 20TH parties is irretrievably ENGINEERING pending in the Circuit ST. LOT /25, sell these vehicles on NOTICE OF SERVICES FOR SMALL broken. 07/31/2009, 08:00 am Court for Monroe County, Attorney for Personal MARATHON, FL at PUBLIC AUCTION PROJECTS 5. There are no minor or 189 US HIGHWAY 1 Florida, Probate Division, Representative: 33050-2710, pursuant to MONROE COUNTY, dependent children com- KEY WEST, FL the address of which is Marian Pearlman Nease subsection 713.78 of the Auction to be held on FLORIDA mon to both parties and 33040-5476, pursuant to 88820 Overseas Hwy, Florida Bar No. 333700 Florida Statutes. August 6, 2009 at 8:00 RFQ-PWD-237-128- the wife is not pregnant. subsection 713.78 of Plantation Key FL 33070. Berger Singerman PARADISE TOWING, A.M. at All American 2009-PUR/CV 6. Both parties are over Florida Statutes. The names and address- 2650 N. Military Trail, INC. reserves the right to Towing & Tire, Inc., / the age of eighteen (18) ANCHOR TOWING es of the personal repre- 240 accept or reject any 711 Largo Road, Key The Board of County years and neither is, nor reserves the right to sentative and the person- Boca Raton FL 33431 and/or all bids. within a period of thirty Largo, Florida 33037, Commissioners of Mon- al representative’s attor- Telephone: accept or reject any in accordance to FL roe County, Florida here- (30) days immediately and/or all bids. ney are set forth below. 561-241-9500 1FDEE14N9LHA44468 prior to this date has statue section 713.78 for by requests, pursuant to 1990 FORD been, enlisted in the mili- unpaid towing & storage. Sec. 287.055, Florida All creditors of the dece- Publish July 11, 18, 2009 1G1ND52M0V6137654 Statutes, sealed letters of tary service of the United 1997 CHEVROLET dent and other persons Florida Keys Keynoter MGJ240740980 States as defined by the 1972 TUCKE BOAT interest and statements / having claims or de- 1980 MGJ 1 Service members Civil Vin 710511 of qualifications from ar- mands against dece- BERF1150M74L-285 chitectural/engineering Relief Act of 2003. 1974 BER 1 dent’s estate on whom a No. 1958000 THX25Z4BKA52224 7. The parties have no 2001 FAST LOAD 21 FT firms and specialized / copy of this notice is re- 1981 FORD assets or liabilities to VIN NO consulting firms or indi- quired to be served must Meeting Notice TM26287GB1203B96 viduals experienced in equitably distribute. 1999 TOW MASTER, file their claims with this 2GCEC190371711383 1987 FORD F150 VIN/ design, contract docu- 8. An Affidavit of Publica- INC. court WITHIN THE LAT- Florida Keys Fishing 2007 CHEVY tion has been filed with 1FTDF15YXHNA43232 ments, and project ad- ER OF 3 MONTHS AF- Tournaments, Inc. (for ministration of small proj- this Petition and has or Publish July 18, 2009 TER THE TIME OF THE the Monroe County Publish July 18, 2009 will be published in the 1948 CHEV ects consisting of re- Florida Keys Keynoter / FIRST PUBLICATION Tourist Development Florida Keys Keynoter Monroe County ‘‘Key MOTORHOME VIN modeling, roofing, ADA OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 Council’s Fishing Noter’’ Publication for the D231975T54Z compliance, or renova- DAYS AFTER THE Umbrella) will hold their statutory period and fu- tions of buildings and oth- DATE OF THE SERVICE General Membership No. 1984200 ture default to be entered No. 2020500 Publish July 18, 2009, er capital improvements, OF A COPY OF THIS Meeting on Wednesday with the court. Florida Keys Keynoter in which construction NOTICE ON THEM. August 5, 2009 at 7:00 IN THE CIRCUIT NOTICE OF costs do not exceed p.m. at the Marathon COURT OF THE 16TH WHEREFORE, PUBLIC SALE $2,000,000.00. All other creditors of the Library, 3251 Overseas JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN Husband, MARK Continued on the Continued on the Continued on the Continued on the Continued on the Continued on the Next Column Next Column Next Column Next Column Next Column Next Column Keynoter NEW TAB size Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 32

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A A A A A A A A A A A A A A Room 1-213 Florida, under Sec. Board of County such purpose, he may SECTION 23-111 OF Key West, FL 33040 287.133(3)(d), Florida Commissioners. need to ensure that a ver- THE MONROE COUN- Phone: (305) 292-4466 Statutes. Monroe County batim record of the pro- TY CODE; PROVIDING Fax: (305) 292-4465 declares that all or por- The Board reserves the ceedings is made, which FOR SEVERABILITY; tions of the documents right to reject any or all record includes the testi- PROVIDING FOR THE The areas of consider- and work papers and oth- Responses, to waive in- mony and evidence upon REPEAL OF ALL ORDI- ation for selecting the er forms of deliverables formalities in any or all which the appeal is to be NANCES INCONSIS- most qualified firm/indi- pursuant to this request Responses, to re-adver- based. TENT HEREWITH; vidual for the project in- shall be subject to reuse tise the Request for Qual- PROVIDING FOR IN- clude but are not limited by the County. ifications (RFQ); and to ADA ASSISTANCE: If CORPORATION INTO to: separately accept or re- you are a person with a THE MONROE COUN- • Recent experience of The Respondent shall ject any item or items and disability who needs spe- TY CODE OF ORDI- individuals and firm on obtain insurance as to award and/or negotiate cial accommodations in NANCES; AND PRO- similar scope and size specified in these Re- a contract in the best in- order to participate in this VIDING AN EFFECTIVE projects, projects will be quirements for Submis- terest of the County. proceeding, please con- DATE. limited to construction sion and maintain the re- tact the County Adminis- costs which do not quired insurance at all Dated at Key West this trator’s Office, by phon- Pursuant to Section exceed $2 Million times that this Contract is 15th day of July, 2009. ing (305) 292-4441, be- 286.0105, Florida • Organization in effect. Professional tween the hours of 8:30 Statutes, notice is given • Schedule and Services Liability Insur- Monroe County a.m. - 5:00 p.m., no later that if a person decided to availability ance shall also be main- Purchasing Department than 2 working days prior appeal any decision • Past performance tained for a period to cov- to the scheduled meet- made by the Board with record er all statutes of limita- Publish July 18, 2009 ing; if you are hearing or respect to any matter • Office location tions. In the event the Florida Keys Keynoter voice impaired, call considered at such hear- • Monroe County completion of the work ‘‘711’’. ings or meetings, he will experience (including the work of need a record of the pro- • Project approach and others) is delayed or sus- Dated at Key West, ceedings, and that, for methodology pended as a result of the No. 2098600 Florida, this 15th day of such purpose, he may Respondent’s failure to July, 2009. need to ensure that a ver- Only those firms or indi- purchase or maintain the NOTICE OF INTENTION batim record of the pro- viduals submitting state- required insurance, the TO CONSIDER DANNY L. KOLHAGE, ceedings is made, which ments of qualifications Respondent shall indem- ADOPTION OF Clerk of the Circuit Court record includes the testi- that meet the specified nify the County from any COUNTY ORDINANCE and ex officio Clerk of the mony and evidence upon requirements will be con- and all increased ex- Board of County which the appeal is to be sidered regardless of penses resulting from NOTICE IS HEREBY Commissioners of based. past contracts with Mon- such delay. GIVEN TO WHOM IT Monroe County, Florida roe County or other MAY CONCERN that on ADA ASSISTANCE: If agencies. Interested firms or indi- August 19, 2009 at 3:00 Publish July 18, 2009 you are a person with a viduals will be evaluated P.M., or as soon there- Florida Keys Keynoter disability who needs spe- All Responses must be and selected under the after as may be heard, cial accommodations in received by the County competitive selection at the Murray E. Nelson order to participate in this Purchasing Office procedure of Florida Government and Cul- proceeding, please con- before 3:00 P.M. on Statute 287.055. In tural Center, 102050 No. 2098700 tact the County Adminis- August 25, 2009. Any accordance with Florida Overseas Highway, trator’s Office, by phon- Responses received af- Statute 287.055(4)(b). Mile Marker 102.5, Key NOTICE OF INTENTION ing (305) 292-4441, be- ter this date and time will Please do not submit pro- Largo, Monroe County, TO CONSIDER tween the hours of 8:30 be automatically reject- posals for compensation. Florida, the Board of ADOPTION OF a.m. - 5:00 p.m., no later ed. Materials may be de- County Commissioners COUNTY ORDINANCE than 2 working days prior livered by Certified Mail, Following the receipt of of Monroe County, Flori- to the scheduled meet- Return Receipt Request- the RFQs, a committee da, intends to consider NOTICE IS HEREBY ing; if you are hearing or ed, hand-delivered or will meet in a noticed the adoption of the follow- GIVEN TO WHOM IT voice impaired, call couriered. Faxed or e- public meeting to review ing County ordinance: MAY CONCERN that on ‘‘711’’. mailed Responses will be the RFQs The committee August 19, 2009 at 3:00 automatically rejected. will rank the submittals in AN ORDINANCE P.M., or as soon there- Dated at Key West, Hand delivered Re- order of preference and AMENDING MONROE after as may be heard, Florida, this 15th day of sponses may request a make a recommendation COUNTY CODE SEC- at the Murray E. Nelson July, 2009. receipt. If sent by mail or to the County Commis- TION 10-25, CHAPTER Government and Cul- by courier, the above- sion to negotiate a con- 10, ARTICLE II; PRO- tural Center, 102050 DANNY L. KOLHAGE, mentioned envelope tract with the preferred VIDING FOR A SUR- Overseas Highway, Clerk of the Circuit Court A A A A shall be enclosed in an- person/firm. Should the CHARGE OF $30.00 IN Mile Marker 102.5, Key and ex officio Clerk of the Requirements for sub- answers will be by other envelope ad- County Commission so NONCRIMINAL TRAF- Largo, Monroe County, Board of County mission and the selection Addenda. dressed to the entity and direct, and a mutually FIC INFRACTIONS AS Florida, the Board of Commissioners of criteria may be requested address stated above. satisfactory agreement DEFINED IN F.S. 318.14 County Commissioners Monroe County, Florida from DemandStar by Interested firms or indi- Responders should be cannot be reached be- AND CRIMINAL VIOLA- of Monroe County, Flori- Onvia by calling viduals are requested to aware that certain ‘‘ex- tween staff and the first TIONS AS LISTED IN da, intends to consider Publish July 18, 2009 1-800-711-1712 toll-free indicate their interest by press mail’’ services will recommended person/ F.S. 318.17; PROVID- the adoption of the follow- Florida Keys Keynoter or by going to the website submitting a total of not guarantee specific firm, then staff will negoti- ING FOR THE REPEAL ing County ordinance: www.demandstar.com seven (7), two (2) time delivery to Key ate with the next pre- OF ALL ORDINANCES or http://www.co. signed originals and West, Florida. It is the ferred person/firm and so INCONSISTENT HERE- AN ORDINANCE OF monroecounty-fl.gov/ five (5) complete cop- sole responsibility of forth. When staff has WITH; PROVIDING FOR THE BOARD OF COUN- No. 2098800 pages/msd/bids.htm. ies, of their Statement of each Responder to agreed with the person/ INCORPORATION TY COMMISSIONERS The Public Record is Qualifications in a sealed ensure its proposal is firm upon a mutually sat- INTO THE MONROE OF MONROE COUNTY, NOTICE OF available at the Purchas- envelope clearly marked received in a timely isfactory contract, the COUNTY CODE OF OR- FLORIDA, DELETING PUBLIC MEETING ing Office located at The on the outside, with the fashion. contract will be brought DINANCES; AND PRO- SECTION 23-82 OF THE Gato Building, 1100 Respondent’s name and before the County Com- VIDING AN EFFECTIVE MONROE COUNTY NOTICE IS HEREBY Simonton Street, Room ‘‘Statement of All submissions must re- mission for final approval. DATE. CODE; DELETING GIVEN TO WHOM IT 1-213, Key West, FL Qualifications - Annual main valid for a period of No binding contract is SECTION 23-85(e) OF MAY CONCERN that on 33040. Technical ques- Continuing Contract ninety (90) days from the created between any per- Pursuant to Section THE MONROE COUN- August 3, 2009 begin- tions should be directed, for Architectural/ date of the deadline for son/firm and the County 286.0105, Florida TY CODE; DELETING ning at 9:00 A.M. in the in writing, to Jerry Engineering Services submission stated until a contract is ap- Statutes, notice is given SECTION 23-88 OF THE Emergency Operations Barnett, Director of for Small Projects, above. The Board will au- proved by the County that if a person decided to MONROE COUNTY Center of the Monroe Project Management, Monroe County, tomatically reject the Re- Commission. appeal any decision CODE; DELETING County Government 1100 Simonton Street, Florida’’ sponse of any person or made by the Board with SECTION 23-93 OF THE Center, Second Floor, Key West, Florida 33040, addressed to: affiliate who appears on Monroe County’s perfor- respect to any matter MONROE COUNTY 2796 Overseas High- via facsimile to (305) the convicted vendor list mance and obligation to considered at such hear- CODE; AMENDING way, Marathon, FL 295-4321, or email: Monroe County prepared by the Depart- pay under this contract is ings or meetings, he will SECTION 23-102 OF 33050, a meeting will be barnett-jerry–monroe Purchasing Office ment of Management contingent upon an annu- need a record of the pro- THE MONROE COUN- held of the county-fl.gov. All 1100 Simonton Street, Services, State of al appropriate by the ceedings, and that, for TY CODE; AMENDING Continued on the Continued on the Continued on the Continued on the Continued on the Continued on the Continued on the Next Column Next Column Next Column Next Column Next Column Next Column Next Column Keynoter NEW TAB size Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 33

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A A A A A A A A A A A A A A REQUEST FOR you are a person with a PROPOSALS disability who needs spe- SELECTION cial accommodations in COMMITTEE order to participate in this proceeding, please con- for the project of tact Mitchell Harvey, Comprehensive Plan- PROFESSIONAL ning Manager, Monroe SERVICES TO UPDATE County Growth Manage- THE MONROE ment Department, by COUNTY YEAR 2010 phoning (305) 289-2514, COMPREHENSIVE Monday through Friday PLAN (excluding holidays), be- MONROE COUNTY, tween the hours of 8:30 FLORIDA a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,and RFP-GMD-98-267-2009- no later than two (2) PUR/CV working days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you The selection committee are hearing or voice im- will evaluate all qualified paired, please call 711 or proposals received for forward your request for RFP-GMD-98-267-2009- assistance to Mitchell A A A A A A PUR/CV. The evaluation Harvey via facsimile to Disadvantaged system, and recommendation of (305) 289-2536 or via as authorized by Chapter the selection committee email to harvey-mitch– 427, Florida Statutes will be submitted to the monroecounty-fl.gov. (FS), and more fully Board of County Com- described in Rule 41-2, missioners. Persons in- Dated at Key West, Florida Administrative terested in this issue are Florida this 14th day of Code (FAC). invited to attend. For July, 2009. more information, please The amendment will be contact Mitchell Harvey, DANNY L. KOLHAGE, available as of Monday Comprehensive Plan- Clerk of the Circuit Court July 20th, 2009, please ning Manager, Monroe and ex officio Clerk of the access the HCSF County Growth Manage- Board of County website, at ment Division, by phon- Commissioners of www.healthcouncil.org ing (305) 289-2514, by Monroe County, Florida and click on facsimile to (305) ‘‘Amendment to Request 289-2536 or by email to Publish July 18, 2009 for Proposals for Monroe A A A A harvey-mitch–monroe Florida Keys Keynoter County CTC’’ Released ADMIN ASSISTANT TELLER/CUSTOMER county-fl.gov. under the News section. Real Estate Company in SERVICE REP Marathon - entry level Keys Federal Credit The public is further ad- If you have any position. knowledge of Union seeks a Member vised that some or all of No. 2141700 questions, please Microsoft Office, Word, Service Representative/ the members of the Mon- contact Shelley-Anne Excel and Publisher is Teller. Primary duties in- roe County Commission, Amendment to the Glasgow-Wilson at (305) necessary. Must be trust- clude opening new Monroe County Project Request for Proposals 592-1452 ext. 107 or via worthy, good with people, accounts and providing a Management and Marine for Monroe County CTC email at sglasgow– charismatic and profes- variety of transaction Resources staff, the Released healthcouncil.org sional. Send resume to services to our members Commission/Council PO Box 501726, in a professional, courte- members and/or their ap- The Health Council of Publish July 18, 2009 Marathon, FL 33050 ous, prompt, and accu- pointed representatives South Florida is issuing Florida Keys Keynoter A A A A ADMIN ASSIST rate manner. Candidates and representatives of an amendment to the F/T, Marathon, Quick must have excellent the incorporated cities of Request for Proposals Books, Word, Excel exp., communication and Key West, Marathon, Key (RFP) for Community self-starter, energetic, organization skills, at Colony Beach, Layton, Transportation solve logistical chal- least 2 years of cash and the Village of Isla- Coordinator to provide A A lenges. Established com- handling experience and morada, and/or their area services for the Mature Captain lives on pany, salary, comm, w/ customer service experi- District Advisory Com- transportation Yacht wants women to exp., full benefits pkg. ence, and feel comfort- mittee members may at- disadvantaged in Monroe cruise and have fun. No Email resume: able in a sales and ser- tend the meeting and dis- County, previously alcohol or drugs. mwattshr–gmail.com vice environment. Good issued on June 12, 2009. cuss items that may 852-7389. Available Now credit required. Excellent come before their re- The Council is issuing benefits package, includ- this Amendment to clarify F/T Front Office Recep- spective commissions, tion and clerical duties. ing health and dental councils, or advisory and modify only the A A A A insurance, 401(k) and sections and language of Excellent phone, com- boards. Mechanic wanted for SECURITY GUARD munication, & organiza- paid holidays & vacation. the RFP covered in the Applications available Amendment. work on VS110 4-stroke needed P/T & F/T for tional skills req. 664-8828 Pursuant to Section waverunners. Apply in Islamorada area. DL & to schedule interview. online at 286.0105, Florida person Plaza 88, 7 Surf Security lic req’d. Keys Pruett Dermatology. www.keysfcu.org.

The Health Council of A A Statutes, notice is given Shop, MM 88. Security 305-743-3143 Applications can be that if a person decides to South Florida, Inc. faxed to 294-0558 or ARBORIST MYSTERY SHOPPER UPPER KEYS PERSON appeal any decision (HCSF) will accept dropped off at any of our Professional tree climb- Earn up to $100/day. P/T to take physical in- made by the Board with proposals from qualified branch locations. E.O.E. er, with license. Please Shoppers needed to ventories. 9-10 mo’s, respect to any matter agencies or firms until the call 305-743-4738 judge retail & dining es- 8-10 hrs. Early start. considered at such hear- new deadline of Monday Automotive Technician tablishments. Exp. not $10/hr. 1-877-570-4839 ings or meetings, he will August 17th, 2009. The RENTING? req’d. 1-877-688-1572 need a record of the pro- selected contractor will 10 years experience re- A A ceedings, and that, for be recommended as the quired. full set of tools, NEED ENERGETIC BUYING? FULL CHARGE such purpose, he may designated Community competent w/ Snap on PERSON with retail BOOKKEEPER. need to ensure that a ver- Transportation Modis and Vantage. All- sales exp. for fast paced SELLING? Needed for local batim record of the pro- Coordinator to the Florida data, Mitchell 5, Fla DL marina store on Long KEYS contractor. Accounting & ceedings is made, which Commission for the required. No dopers or Key. Must be dependable Use the – spreadsheet exp. plus record includes the testi- Transportation drunks, DFW, apply with ref. and must be 21 ‡ Keynoter general office skills a mony and evidence upon Disadvantaged (CTD). If 2525 Overseas Hwy. or . 305-664-4860 approved by the CTD, Islamorada Water- Retail Clerk & Dock- NET Classifieds for MUST. F/T. Only those which the appeal is to be qualified need apply. based. the selected contractor sports now hiring rental hand needed. Apply at all your real will operate in the operators & tour guides. Call 453-0368 for appt. Chris’s Bait & Tackle, estate needs. ADA ASSISTANCE: If Transportation Apply in person Plaza 88, Tavernier Creek Marina, .COM Continued on the Continued on the 7 Surf Shop, MM 88. 90800 O/S Hwy. Must be 743-5551 Next Column Next Column able to pass drug test. Keynoter NEW TAB size Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 34

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A A A A A A A A A A A A A A Great Loc! 1BR/1BA KEY WEST Furnished 2 MM 101.5 Bayside up- BR, 1 BA condo, Old dated, park/ramp/beach, Town. Pool, gated. W/D. $875. $1700/mo. Avail. Aug. 786-218-0509. Call John, 267-221-6042 ISLAMORADA Layton MM 68 - Half waterfront 1/1 Mobile Duplex 2 BR Waterfront. Home, great cond. furn/ $1000/mo F/L/S. Call unfurn, beautiful quiet Remax Keys to the Keys street, central A/C, dock (305) 743-2300 space, Airstream Lane, LONG KEY Cozy newer $1000/mo 954-557-3179 efficiency $675 mo incl Marathon 2/1. Mobile in util F/L/S. Marsha Martin, RV park w/many ameni- Coldwell Banker Schmitt ties. Laund fac, screen RE, 305-289-6522 prch, waterviews. $850/ LONG KEY/MM 68.5 mo ‡ util 305-393-9590 Cheerful 1/1 on canal Marathon Keys RV Park with dockage. W/D, 93 E. 1/1. Full size BA & $825/mo plus util. NO kitchen, furn., $950/mo Smoke. 480-200-9189 A A A A ‡ util. Cable inc. Ref req. LONG KEY MM 68.5 BARTENDER NEEDED Marathon Prestigious No pets. 305-743-7277 Large 1/1 apt, $850 mo. Marathon Moose Lodge. INDIGO REEF MARINA. MM 102 Oceanside Lrg. Also, huge 2 Br, 2 full ba, Must work weekends. 3/2.5, 1600sf., waterfront Furn. 2/2 w/office rm. C/A. $1400/mo. Some Apply in person. 11601 w/35’ dock. Furn., pool & Canal front, Nice view. pets ok. 305-304-7530 1st Ave. or call 743-4528 gym! 305-289-0064 $1700 mo. incl. sat tv & Lrg. furn. 1 BR apt. PART TIME, Motel MARATHON Small 2BR, Utils ....305-303-9889 $900 plus util. Great loca- Front Desk Position 1BA home, tiled, big yard, tion MM 100. No pets or Experienced only. private, 261- 27th St., smoking. 305-394-1488. 305-743-5161 Some Ocean. $850 ‡ util. MARATHON 1/1 ground Weekends Required Call 330-603-1799 A A unit duplex, tiled. 5th St. A MOVE IN NOW $195 (mid-town) quiet neigh-

A A A A A A week. Marathon. Weekly borhood! $800 ‡ util.

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A A Purebred Golden AFFORDABLE MM 93 LONG KEY 2/1 on canal Retriever puppies. Reg. MH 2/1, w/ office. Clean. Fenced yard. Pets wel- Marathon, Sombrero Nr utilities & cable included. MARATHON 1/1 Partly CNA Seeking Employ- United All Bred. 1st set of W/D, A/C, lg yard, shed, come. F/L/S. $1750 per Bch Lrg 3/2, C/A, laundry 305-289-0800 furn. 125th St. $850 mo ment. Exp’d, compas- shots. Avail. now. boat ramp, beach. $995 month. 305-393-2515 new kit, tiled thru-out, Beautiful 2/2 Port Largo plus util. F/L/S. sionate & reliable. Live in/ dockage, covered porch. 305-664-7303. F/S. 954-347-9648 MARATHON MM 100. Spacious, Call Mike 757-630-0004 out, excellent ref. George $1600, FLS. 731-9591 after 4:40 pm. ANNUAL RENTALS 1/1 adorable cottage. C-A/C, scrn porch, W/D, Call 954-394-5841 MARATHON WATER- Marathon, 2/1-$800 & Unfurnished, $950/mo. lrg. back yard. $1400. Marathon 1/1, unfurn, FRONT Large 2400 sq 2/2, Condo $1000. F/L/S. (305) 731-9117 305-923-6968. 800 50th St Gulf. A A ft., 3/2, new appl, lease/ ‡ Big Pine, 2/1.5, all tiled, BIG PINE KEY MM 30 $625/mo 2 mo. MARATHON 2/1, 2 car purchase poss. $2500 GOLF CART cut-in boat slip, $1100 2/1 on canal, grnd level, sec. 305-872-9316 parking, W/D hook-up, mo, F/L/S. Ed 743-6332 Older Club Car, batteries Call Barbara at CBSRE Large shed, long term. corner lot, w/dock. W/D MARATHON 1BD 1 yr old. $1100. 305-289-6499 Unfurnished. $1000/mo MM 88.9, 3/2 $1100, hook-up, Cat friendly. Unfurn. $995 incl water. F/L/S, back deck, W/D, $1150 mo, F/S. 872-2952 Call 770-366-0357 BIG PINE-2/1, on water, ‡ util. 305-619-6383 Call 305-289-0666 or scrn front porch, 2 lrg. Effic., private enter- 305-849-0466 A A Private Collector Wants boat ramp, access gulf storage sheds. Aval 8/1. Rolex Dive watches and and ocean side. Great ance, full bath, no pets/ MARATHON 1BRinone Looking for a Local 904-894-1592. smoking. $600 incl util., half duplex. Available Pilot Watches. Old model boating! $1900/mo F/L/S. AAAA Business? Also see the Military clocks & watches 305-710-2363 MARATHON 2/1 Mrthn-Nr Beach 3/2.5, 2 MM 90. 305-304-8177. NOW! $850/mo. FLS, Florida Keys Business Call 305-743-4578 car gar, pool, jac, fen. RV Remax-Key to the Keys, House For Lease Little 703 124TH ST. Islamorada furn., 1/1 Directory in every Issue JULY Rent FREE ! hkup. Lobster season waterfront. Avail now. Call 305-743-2300 of the Keynoter! Torch MM 27 Canal front special! Short or lg term. Home 2/2 up plus 1/1 W/D, No Pets $1100 ‡ Incl elec. & water $975. MARATHON 2/1 C/AC, 305-289-3871 $2K util. 305-407-6808 No pets. 305-664-8999. Half Duplex. Tile floors, down $1800 pm. Old Tavernier 3/3 Call Bill 305-509-2248 MARATHON 3/2.5, ISLAMORADA MM 73.5 Clean. Large Front yard. Imamaculate home W/2 Call for Details $1150/mo A A email hugetv–att.net yearly rental, very nice, Lg 1 BR condo. Unfurn, Storage rms. $1600 mo. F/L/S 305-743-5051 KEY COLONY BEACH modern SS appli., gran- canal front. $1200/mo., Looking for a Local ite, tile, hardwood, W/D, F/L/S No pets/Smoking F/L/S. Available July 15.

A A MM 54, 2/2, Ground Service? Also see the Ocean-views! F/S. $2000 305 393 2545 Call 305-393-3552 Florida Keys Business level. 37.5’ Seawall. WE BUY ALL GOLD 305-289-0064 Call for mo. Call 305-747-0097 Islamorada MM 82, AAAA Directory in every Issue MARATHON 2/1 CASH NOW. Jewelry, more information. MARATHON-3/2 fenced Unfurn. effic, clean, qui-

of the Keynoter! AAAA scrap. No waiting. yard, stilt home, Lease et, pet OK, $180 wk or duplex. On canal,. Key Colony Beach, 11400 O/S Hwy. /121, purchase possible. Rent or lease option to $780 mo. incl util, $500 Porch, tiled floors, W/D, 10th St. Fully furn., 2/2, Mthn. Call 305-743-4603 $1800/mo. Avail 8/1. buy. 2/2, MM 97 ocean- Security, 6 mo lease dock $1375/mo. 1 Mile to W/D, new appl., 37’ bulk F/L/S 743-6332 side. Secluded commu- 305-304-7986 Sombrero Bch 323-7537 head. $1500/mo ‡ util. nity, heated pool, boat MARATHON 3/2, unfurn, KEY COLONY BEACH Marathon - 2/1 duplex. 1 yr lease. 516-779-6002 ramp. $1200 mo/ Unfurnished. $975/mo ‡ new appliances, C/A, $239,000-305-451-1241 Clara Blvd, 1bd/1ba half Key Largo 2/2 Unfurn., W/D, screened in porch, duplex. $725 mo ‡ utils. utilities. F/L/S. No pets. Accordian shutters, HO or 305/522-0718 Yearly lease. A A fenced yard, pet poss. Deposit req. Call for appt park w/boat ramp. $1100 305-395-3316 SOMBRERO AREA, to see 305-942-1867 Call 305-393-3628 Key Colony Beach mo. incl water. Yearly. newer 3/2. Covered Marathon Beautiful Key Largo 1/1 duplex, MARATHON 2/1 MM 53.5 Fri & Sat (7/17 & A A Call 305-394-1150. porch & parking. 1 block Clean 3/2.5 townhouse, deep water canal, MM DUPLEX W/D Water incl. 7/18) 9am - ? Lots of Key Largo Direct ocean from BEACH $1900/mo 109th St. $900/mo, tools, power/hand & A DUCK KEY ANNUAL W/D, A/C, carport, com- F/L/S. 305-481-0820 100, fully furn, dock, pvt. rental. Furn/unfurn. Pris- access, 40’ CF, 2/2 furn munity pool. Unfurn, dr., $1,400 util. inc. 561 $500/SD, 305-395-0755 garden, hshold, fishing Summerland MM 25, tine, 3/2. Near Club Duck mfg. home. $1350 mo. $1850/mo F/L. ‡ $1000 -718-1259. kcordero911 MARATHON- 2/1 w/ equip, misc. 571 9th St. ‡ 2/2, on Lg. lot w/ Cottage. Key. $1950/mo. Owner/ yrly util, F/S. 954- sec. Furn, $2500/mo. –yahoo.com Dock, Includes Electric/ Marathon Sombrero Broker 631-255-4644 818-9659, 305-852-1450 (305) 731-9117 On canal w/ Dock & water. $1250/mo. Beach, Sat 8:30-1:00 Ramp. $1700/mo ‡ Dep A DUCK KEY Spacious KEY LARGO MM 100 Marathon Large 3 BR, 3 Call Bryan 942-1497 Household items. 1160 1/1, CBS home, close to 393-1415 or 849-0483 2/2 Canal, Dock, View! BA waterfront home on AAAA MARATHON 2/2 Camino del Vientos. Tavernier Oceanside , Furn/Unfurn, Tile, C/A, Marina & shopping. Coco Plum. Pool, triple KeyLargoMM96, Condo, on Canal furn/ MM 88, Next to Marker 4/2, AC, W/D, granite & W/D. Pets OK. $1795 ‡ $995/mo. 407-701-6388 finger dock, EZ Ocean remodeled studio with- $1350 ‡ elec. Pool a/c, 88. Sat, 7/18, 7am -? stainless steel kitchen. util. F/L/S. 800-386-7969 or 678-919-7377 access. 239-340-5731 separate kitch., fully furn, Call Marcy!! CB Schmitt Kiteboard, baby & kids 5 lots, fenced. $2500 Little Torch 2/2 On stilts, w/scrn porch, Hi def. TV, Realty 289-6505 stuff, appl., household. month. 203-966-6715. swimming canal, down Wi Fi, W/D & all utils, No from Dolphin Marina. smoking or pets. Credit Also apt. 305-872-3602 ck.$1000., F/L/S. or cell: 305-481-4763 853-3779 Keynoter NEW TAB size Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 35

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A A A A A A A A A A A A A A MARATHON 2 BR, 1BA 2/1 unfurn., long term. furnished condo, with Holiday By the Sea, pool & dockage. Condo. $850 per. mo. $1200/mo ‡ util. plus util. Call Barbara Call 305-393-1843 Kruszenicki cell Marathon Beautiful 305-394-2311. Efficiency. W/D, large Marr Properties, Inc. yard. $780 inc util ‡ ca- 305-451-4078. ble. Yr. Lease. 289-5658 2BR/1BA, $1000, F/S, or 617-905-8742 util. incl. ‡ satellite TV, MARATHON furn. Nice view on canal. MM 102 Oceanside

EFFICIENCY A A A A $625. F/L/S 305-303-9889 Annual Lease only. 1BR unfurn. MM 89 200 LOBSTER 305-743-2300 $750 mo., remodeled. Certificates

AAAA $50 Each. Marathon Efficiency 305-852-9882. or 305-664-7252. 43’ single diesel, Down Call 305-942-6019 A/C, shared laundry East w/Perkins 6354. Full room. Avail Aug 1st tower w/2 steering sta- $750mo F/L/S. 731-9117 tions, hydraulic controls. AAAA

Marathon efficiency A A $27K. Cal 305-395-5568 3046 B Lobster certifi- 26th St., $575/mo., 48’ MARINE MANAGE- cates Big Pine Share single Marathon Quaint retail $40 ea $300 sec. Water incl. F/S MENT w/ 5200 Stone 2500 Lobster traps 3/2 beautiful home! Furn office commercial space Call (305) 394-3923 Crab Cert’s, 2500 Crab Good Cond. $18 ea. master BR w/private for rent. 850 SF, highway MARATHON LARGE A A Traps, $100K. Package deal $160K bath, lrg deck. $650/mo, frontage/visible. 1/1 Unfurn. Garden Apt. Call 239-695-2724 522-3649 incl. util. 305-395-0170 (305) 923-3855 $850/mo. Washer Hk-up. CREST PONTOONS KEY WEST Large Clean PINK PLAZA CENTER AA Dave buys permits No Smoker/Dogs. F/L/S. Ever wonder where So Atl Snapper, Grouper, Year Lse. 305-731-6131 Quiet, Decorator Furn. MM103 FOR LEASE AAAA room. All util., cable & Marathon-Sombrero all the Crest Pontoons Gulf reef, K/Mack, shark, Marathon Large 1BR, 1 1000 sq ft Medical Office came from? Ft. Myers. W/D incl. Off St. parking – $12.00 per sq. ft. 2/1 beach canal front sword, tuna. $$$ in 48 BA, new dock, W&D inc. $235/wk 586-615-3559 condo, Custom remod- Call 800.955.7543 hours! 904-262-2869 Utilities also included. Up to 5000 sq. ft. Office Marathon 1 room furn, – $12 per sq ft. eled, Everything NEW!! $1075/mo. 305-304-6456, $379K. 305-664-1982 W/D & util. On the water! Individual executive

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$140/wk or $550/mo. 45’ offices 100 - 150 sq. ft. A A MARATHON Large, new boat slip, $120/mo.No – $250 -$350 per mo. All types of permits for 3/2, 10’ above flood liveaboards. 743-7457 515 244-1005 BOAT HOUSE MARINA sale!! Rock Shrimp, King plane. $1350 & F/L/S, A A Mrthn. 45’ wet slip, great ROOM FOR RENT: WAREHOUSE SPACE Fish, S Atlantic Snapper, Must qualify for afford- loc! EZ access to Ocean/ Up to 4000 sq ft. avail. RV LOT FOR SALE Grouper, Gulf 6 Pack reef able housing. 10830 5th Priv. ent., hot-tub, luxury Gulf. Owner finan. or rent Drive-in or loading dock. Marathon. 38’X66’ RV, & pelagic, Commercial Ave., G. 289-1887 bathroom, cable incl. to own. 860-307-4807 $475/mo. 870-413-9723 Marathon’s lowest rate! Mobile, or build. 35 ft Gulf Reef Fish, Gulf Marathon unfurnished, 1 – dock rental. WAS $275K COCO PLUM BEACH Snapper IFQ’s, Long ysmithrs gmail.com John 305-522-0066 A A large BR, living room NOW $185K Owner Yacht Club. Annual Lse Line Pkg. Many other kitchen, centrally located. financing possible Live-aboard status Very permits avail. We buy, New 2 Penn Int. 30 wide $800/mo inc. water and 760-340-1403, 574-4915 nice, 19’x50’ slip, Call sell & broker all types of on Ocean Master rods garbage. 305-393-9345 A A SOMBRERO BEACH for Details 305-522-3041 permits. Call before you $900. 1 Biscayne 2 pc. 9 MM 82 Fab furn studio 100 x 100 Canal Lot, w/ DOCK & STORAGE buy or sell! Please call for wt. Fly rod $250. 1 Bis- Affordable Rates – prices. Licensed & Bond- cayne 1 pc. 10 wt Fly rod tastefully decorated, Daily-Weekly-Monthly permits. $279K. Also 80 x property Fishermen’s ample parking, lushly 90 Lot, close to beach. Point, Marathon. ed. All permits guaran- $250. 305-393-1164. Luxury Vacation Villas teed valid for transfer, landscaped yard. A A $89K. 708-308-5228 $800/mo. 305-849-7705 Propellers RH&LH, Key Largo to Key West many references avail. All inclusive $775. Call 305-853-5000 Dry Slip – The Boat 24x24, nibral, 4 blade, A Sellers, List for as John Potts Jr. 321-784- 2’’ shaft. 937-902-2400 305-481-5803. keyscaribbean.com low as 1.5% Buyers get House, Marathon. /35-B. Handles 10’X 38’. 5982 or 321-302-3630 fishees–aol.com MM 90 ON CANAL COCO PLUM HOME up to $5000 rebate. Call 1-315-783-2431 or www.shipsusa.com Stone Crab Certs, Remodeled 2/1, W/D 2/2, Canal, Dock, 29 ft. keyswiderealty.com 1650, 315-938-5972 Boat storage & haul – $5 ea; hook-up, $1000. 1/1, Util pool, enclosed lower, 305-745-8815 outs. 80 ton 28’ w/travel Lobster Certs ‘‘B’’ 478 incl. $750. 772-546-5855 $999/wk, 810-531-0398 MM 105 3/2.5 new FOR RENT Boat slip at Coco Plum Beach lift. Do it yourself or we do – $45 ea. 305-393-1071 Marathon Avail Mini- beautiful exec. home on A A Yacht Club, Marathon. it boat yard. Fuel allow- or 743-7626 Season & reg. season. 3 lots. Possible owner $400 mo plus utils. ance for travel to Key AAAA 2/2, on the water w/dock finance. Asking $599K. 15’ Proline, 40 hp John- 305-743-0165 Largo from Miami and MM63 - CONCH KEY & pvt ramp. 289-1806 or 305-304-6450. son, no trlr, $3000. 8 hp Live a board marina Lower Keys. Call for 1/1 Furn & util inc. On the 561-351-8737. $1950/wk Nissan O/B, $900. Up- lowest prices & details. water. $795 mo. F/L/S. per Keys 305-970-6571. MM 92.5 Oceanside. 3 MM 102 Oceanside Lrg. slips avail. Deep water. 305-852-2025. www. 706-463-2333 or 706- 2/2 w/office rm. Canal boatsandtires.com 397-2087, hhf–vol.com A A 853-5604 or 619-0475 front, Nice view. $2000 Cats 3208’s. 320; 375;

AAAA MARATHON - BOAT MTHN High & Dry on the mo. Avail weekly Islamorada MM88 2/1, 435 HP, rebuilt, bored, A A 6th Floor, great views, San Pedro Park, C/A, 21’ Sea Ray 4.3 liter V6, HOUSE!! Desirable 50’ 305-303-9889 ‡ sleeved, 3 ring pistn, war, pool, tennis and walking steps from ocean & in/out brd w/cuddy. Good slip. Monthly $800/mo. Wanted autos all years. Pix: tinyurl.com/nocf43 gears. Buying Cat, cum- Cars, vans, trucks. distance to the beach Founders Prk. Best offer! cond. No trailer. $2500, min cores. 904-262-2869 $1350. 305-731-6739 Will consider LT rental at Mrthn. Also misc fishing 941-359-0683 Running or not. GULF REEF A A $800/mo. 305-586-8729 poles & gear. 481-0398 Marathon-Live Aboard Call 305-332-0483 MTHN STUDIOS, gated, Commercial 26’ Rinker cabin cruiser Slips, Coco Plum Bch. and 2008 KIA SPECTRA pool, dkge avail. Very BPK Commercial Ware- Marathon BUY A LOT Charter Boat Permits. w/new 2005 350 Bravo 14.5 beam, $450mo ‡ 4 door, silver, only 3K protected. $900-$1200. house/storage Unit PAY A LITTLE! 2/1, Ready to Transfer. Call Cable & utils incl. 305- oceanview, scrn prch. motor, less than 50 hrs, elec. Yrly lse, 2 free mo! miles! Pay off only what’s 500 sf $400/mo; 1000 sf Cptn Mike 361-356-1172 due. Call for details 743-9322, 240-4969 MM31 Indus- Owner fin. $135K w/$10K bimini, mooring cvr, com- 289-6505 CBSchmitt RE $800/mo. Liveaboard Docks (305) 481-0487 ROOM FOR RENT trial Rd. 305-522-5841 dwn. 305-393-9590 pl camper encl. Stove , Marathon liveaboard sink, refrig, mcrwv, head, slip. Private parking. Mrthn, covered deck Marathon, $150/week, COMMERCIAL SPACE 33 ft PROWLER TRL shower & sink. Slps 4‡. Washer & dryer. area, priv bathhse. Free References Required. 1200 Sq. ft., $1000/mo ‡ 101 11th St. Ocean $18K obo. 305-743-0273 $450/mo. 910-540-6567 W/D for res. Move In 305-743-7277 util. outside storage avail. Breeze Park West. $6K Special $450! 731-3386 941-809-0594 or 30’ Grady White Marlin Mrthn Liveaboard Studio MM 102.8. MM 53.5, Ocean Side. MTHN-Marine Storage: $650 incl. util. Avail. now. 305-743-7277 941-756-0213 - MM 47 Twin 225 Yam, 4 stroke. Docks covered deck CALL Garmin GPS. $50K OBO area, pvt bathhse. Free boat trl, campers, any Patty 305-395-8899 or COMMERCIAL WARE- Nice & Clean in Marathon W/D for res. Move In clean storage ok on CLASSIFIEDS Christina 766-1424. HOUSE SPACE, approx. 239-253-9266 Special $450! 731-3386 wheels. $3 ft yr; $4 ft 6 mo 1/1 APT $950 MM 100 800 sq. ft. 10701 6th Ave. $5 ft mo. Emil 731-3386 furn, new kitchen/bath/ Gulf, Mthn. 743-5438 ac, incl water/elec/cable/ internet access/WD. No 743-5551 pets, no smoking. Mo to Mo lease..305.394.0173 MHMC- Re-Design Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 9.66 x 11 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 36

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