Lower Matecumbe Key Home Where She Decided to Nest to Lay 27 Eggs

WWW.KEYSNET.COM WEDNESDAY,APRIL 24, 2013 VOLUME 60, NO. 33 ● 25 CENTS NESTING CROC IS SENT PACKING NO NAME KEY PSC: May 14 hearing set on electricity Reynolds is tentatively Also, Putney scheduled for May 14. ruled not to The complaint, filed against utility Keys Energy Services, have standing argues the PSC, not Monroe County, has jurisdiction over By RYAN McCARTHY electrifying the island. [email protected] “That’s subject to change. The staff recommendations The Florida Public Service come out on May 2 and that’s Commission is inching closer when the agenda is set,” she to a decision that could bring said. “At this point, it is sched- the decades-long battle over uled to be on the agenda.” allowing commercial electric- Muir said if the complaint ity on No Name Key closer is heard May 14, the commis- than ever to conclusion. sioners would make a deci- PSC spokeswoman Cindy sion on jurisdiction only. If Muir told the Keynoter on the board rules jurisdiction Tuesday that a hearing to belongs with it, Muir said the consider a March 2012 com- matter then goes to eviden- plaint filed by No Name resi- Photo courtesy FWC dents Bob and Julianne ● See No Name, 2A Blue No. 9 doesn’t realize it, but she’s about to be relocated from the Lower Matecumbe Key home where she decided to nest to lay 27 eggs. State wildlife officers removed her Tuesday morning but say she’ll likely return. For IN THE COURTS more Blue No. 9 nesting photos, go to www.KeysNet.com/photos.

KEY LARGO LeBaron murder trial commences or any family or friends — Attorneys open had ever been attacked with a Fire department with arguments knife or a hammer. He also asked whether they had expe- in capital case rienced an assault during which the victim had teeth By RYAN McCARTHY knocked out. [email protected] The chief witness against all but dissolved LeBaron is his then-girl- Opening arguments in the friend, Kristen Whitmore. By DAVID GOODHUE Ambulance Corps is taking over, gone unanswered. first-degree murder trial of She pleaded guilty to second- [email protected] The Fire-Rescue Depart- Jonathan Leo LeBaron began degree murder and is serving hopes to retain the firefighters ment corporation owns sever- Tuesday at the Freeman 18 years in prison. By the end of next month, al pieces of property used by Justice Center in Key West. Police say Gardner had the nonprofit corporation that Jennifer Miller refused to day to allow the Ambulance the district — including the LeBaron, 36, is accused of allowed her to stay on his provided Key Largo fire pro- sign the Ambulance Corps’ Corps to take control of the land one of the two fire sta- beating 57-year-old Richard boat, and she led LeBaron to tection the past five decades contract addendum stating district’s fire operations tions sits on. The corporation Gardner of Cape Coral to the vessel intending to rob will likely no longer exist. the leadership transfer. beginning May 27. also owns equipment and death aboard Gardner’s boat Gardner. Instead, LeBaron The taxing district board The district and the Fire- That essentially spelled vehicles, including the chief’s at a Stock Island marina on allegedly beat Gardner to that oversees the budgets Rescue Department were in the end of the existing Fire- vehicle, the department’s Feb. 10, 2009. Prosecutors death — including knocking for Key Largo’s volunteer the middle of a 60-day media- Rescue Department. dive/rescue boat and two are seeking the death penalty out teeth — and stole his car. Fire-Rescue Department tion process aimed at recon- Commissioner Tony “turbo drafts” that suck water — a rarity in the Keys. He and Whitmore were arrest- and Ambulance Corps voted ciling differences between Allen voted against cancel- from the ocean to put out fires. Jurors chosen for the case ed in Midvale, Utah, 12 days Monday night to give con- three of the five commission- ing the department’s con- Thomas, who spearhead- — the initial pool was 176, after the killing based on an trol of both departments to ers and Chief Sergio Garcia. tract. At Monday’s meeting, ed the move to cancel the whittled down to 12 plus an anonymous tip to police. Ambulance Corps Chief But an impasse was reached he wanted to make the medi- Fire-Rescue Department’s alternate — got more than a Madruga also asked jurors Don Bock. at Monday’s closed-door ation proceedings public, as contract, said he’s not sure decent idea Monday about whether they ever had family The vote was highly con- mediation hearing, and did Miller. They were out- what will happen to the land, the kind of gory details or friends convicted of armed tentious, so much so that Key Commissioners Bob Thomas, voted by Beyer, Mirabella equipment and vehicles. He they’re likely to hear. robbery or homicide, and Largo Fire-Rescue and George Mirabella and and Thomas. did say the district will stop Chief Assistant State whether they’d be comfort- Emergency Medical Services Marilyn Beyer decided during The move raises many Attorney Manny Madruga District Board Chairwoman the public meeting later that questions that so far have ● See Fire, 2A asked jurors whether they — ● See LeBaron, 3A MONROE COUNTY SCHOOLS DIFFERENT OUTCOMES Union loses furlough vote, again been a point of contention 13 school year,” Hummell- Smith-Martin made the President says since the very beginning,” Gorman said. motion to approve that rec- ‘honest’ numbers said Holly Hummell- Teacher Debbie Masters ommendation, seconded by Gorman, president of the addressed the board, noting colleague John Dick. are withheld United Teachers of Monroe. that seven furlough days Board member Ed She challenged the district’s have cost her $2,300 in lost Davidson told the crowd of Keynoter Staff claims of “financial wages each of the past two nearly 100 packed into the urgency” and said “an hon- years, and that didn’t include Marathon media center “fur- The Monroe County est accounting was never a 3 percent contribution that lough days are a pay cut and School Board voted 5-0 presented to us.” teachers now pay toward should have been called that.” Monday night to keep seven She also pointed to their health benefits. “The But he pointed to the unpaid staff furlough days Manatee County, which she trend is eroding salaries at a recently released critical in the current year’s schools said has the lowest fund bal- time when the cost of living state audit of district budget. ance of any school district in is not going down.” finances, including a $3 mil- Photo by DAVID GOODHUE Efforts to reverse the Florida, and noted the school Superintendent Mark lion shortfall to fully fund This group of Cubans made it to the U.S. from across the board’s earlier decision board there made do with only Porter, citing a special mag- the district’s health care and Florida Straits last Thursday, landing around mile marker 96 brought a large turnout of two unpaid furlough days. istrate’s report, recommend- worker’s compensation oceanside, and will get to stay under the wet-foot, dry-foot teachers to a special meet- “What we are rejecting ed the board keep the fur- funds. “If we take those ing held at Marathon High tonight is the notion that the lough days intact for the monies, we have less than $1 law. However, 32 others were repatriated the same day School. MCSD needed seven fur- 2012-13 school year, which million left and those are fig- because they were interdicted at sea off the Keys.Those 32 “The furlough days lough days in order to bal- ends June 30. comprised three groups interdicted since April 12, the U.S. issued by this district have ance their budget for 2012- Board member Rob ● See Schools, 2A Coast Guard says.

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NEWS BRIEFS MIDDLE KEYS CRIME FRONT Women’s health in focus Friday County tries to Alleged stabber Lower Keys Medical makes $50K bond Center conducts free med- force bridge report Key West. His condition was- ical screenings for women Key Wester n’t known Tuesday. on Friday at the Marriott information on the structur- reports are public record. severely hurt Jacocks told police that Beachside Key West. DOT citing al condition of pilings built “We’re still going to have to McNeal came toward him Running from 11 a.m. to security for as part of Henry Flagler’s deal with this public records in attack and his girlfriend “in an agi- 4 p.m. in the hotel’s Flagler Overseas Railroad. issue,” Commissioner tated state” as the couple Ballroom Salon C (the hotel no release DOT should be asked to Heather Carruthers said. Keynoter Staff walked in the 500 block of is at U.S. 1 and North edit the report so it can be Commissioners also Duval, according to the Roosevelt Boulevard), the By KEVIN WADLOW made available to local tax- directed staff to have an An Englewood, Fla., man report. He said he told his event includes screenings Senior Staff Writer payers who are being asked independent bridge engi- was released from jail on girlfriend to stand behind for glucose, hemoglobin, [email protected] to fund maintenance of the neer review the state report $50,000 bond Monday follow- him as McNeal began trying cholesterol, blood pressure historic but deteriorating and provide a second opin- ing his arrest for stabbing a to stab him with the knife. and body mass. The first 150 Before suing to release a span, Commissioner Danny ion on the old span’s long- Key West man the day before. “Jacocks said he began women to show up can take report on the physical state Kolhage said. term viability. Joseph McNeal was using evasive movements to advantage of it. of the old Seven Mile Kolhage said the alterna- County Public Works arrested just after midnight avoid being stabbed,” the Additionally, expectant Bridge, Monroe County tive is filing a lawsuit that Director Kevin Wilson sum- Sunday for the apparently report says. moms can get information will ask nicely. asks a judge to rule on marized the task as answer- random stabbing outside of Jacocks was eventually on pregnancy, labor and Under a 2008 state law, whether the county has ing the question of “what it Wendy’s Restaurant on stabbed in the abdomen and delivery, newborn care and the Florida Department of “good cause” to share bridge would cost to maintain this Duval Street in Key West. McNeal ran toward Eaton breastfeeding. Transportation can with- information with taxpayers. thing over the long haul.” According to a Key West Street. Police found Jacocks hold engineering reports on “In my opinion, the fact “I’m not casting asper- Police Department report, the leaning on a window outside public buildings and facili- that the county is consider- sions on DOT or accusing 43-year-old approached Key Wendy’s; he was apparently KEYS WEATHER ties. That includes the old ing a major public invest- them of not telling us the Wester Ryan Jacocks and holding his right abdomen Seven Mile Bridge — ment would be good whole story,” Kolhage stabbed him just under the and had blood on his hands. PREDICTED TEMPERATURES which has not been used for cause,” said Kolhage, said. “But it is in their best right lung with a “large Witnesses provided a vehi- regular vehicle traffic for retired after a long career as interest to divest them- switchblade-style knife.” cle description and partial tag DAY HIGH LOW three decades. Monroe County clerk. selves of as many of these Jacocks, 31, was flown via on McNeal’s car and he was WED. 85 74 “It’s a security issue, not DOT has proposed split- remnant bridges as they air ambulance to the Ryder pulled over a short time later wanting to have items that ting the estimated $18 mil- can. So I’d like to have a Trauma Center in Miami. Key with the knife apparently THURS. 86 75 could be vulnerable to ter- lion cost of repairing the second opinion.” West police spokeswoman inside his center console. FRI. 86 75 rorist threats or attacks,” bridge’s upper deck so it Commissioner David Alyson Crean said Jacocks McNeal is charged with SAT. 86 75 County Attorney Bob can be used for fishing, hik- Rice agreed, “I have been lives on Flagler Avenue in aggravated assault. Shillinger told county coming and sunset viewing. sold a pig in a poke previ- Forecast: Expect mostly missioners meeting April Shillinger recommended ously, and I’d rather not be sunny conditions. 17 in Key West. the county “take the middle sold another one.” Commissioners have seen step” to seek an edited In another Seven Mile So what now? Visit KeysNet.com/weather the DOT’s bridge reports but report that provides “the Bridge issue, commission- From Fire, 1A they have a job,” she said. for radar and extended forecast. are prohibited from dis- relevant information but ers agreed to match a DOT Garcia is out of the coun- cussing details openly, or let- recognizes the law-enforce- contribution of $125,000 to paying insurance on Garcia’s try on a U.S. government- ting the public see it. ment concerns that went keep the Pigeon Key Ferry department-issued vehicle. backed consulting trip to BEACH ADVISORIES At least two commis- into the statute.... Then see Service operating through The rest is something the dis- Mexico and could not be sioners have raised con- if what we get is sufficient June 2014. DOT officials trict’s lawyer, Dirk Smits, is reached for comment. The Monroe County cerns about committing mil- to satisfy the public.” have said they will not fund looking into. The process so far looks Health Department tests lions of dollars to repair the Under Florida’s Sunshine the ferry beyond that point, Thomas said any one of like Bock and the Keys beaches every two bridge deck without more Law, most government staff said. the roughly 35 volunteer Ambulance Corps will lead weeks for the presence of firefighters and seven paid the fire department for about enteric bacteria. There cur- members on the department two years, and then a new rently are no health advi- IN THE COURTS will likely keep their jobs if nonprofit corporation will be sories against swimming. they want them. He main- formed, Thomas said. The tains his disagreements are new chief will be chosen by Trial set for with the department’s leader- the new corporation’s board ship, especially Garcia, who of directors. The chief is now he, Beyer and Mirabella say chosen by the firefighters, road-rage deputies never listened to the com- who voted for Garcia for the They are accused of missioners and ignored rec- past 15 years. Durham, Page speeding down the paved ommendations made in two At all of the public meet- still on job shoulder of U.S. 1, a no- independent audits. ings since March 25, no one passing zone, at speeds esti- Nevertheless, the district from the public sided with in Monroe mated at 70 to 80 mph, and is placing ads in the paper the three commissioners, and became involved in a chase seeking new members. several people, including By KEVIN WADLOW with a white pickup truck “You have an ad in the Islamorada Fire Chief WKYZ Florida Keys Senior Staff Writer that Durham accused of paper looking for volunteers, William Wagner, urged them PirateRadioKeyWest.com [email protected] cutting him off. but you’re promising them to reconsider their decision. The truck driver refused 96.7 FM More than a dozen wit- to stop, saying the motorcy- 101.7 FM nesses are listed for a sched- clists appeared “angry” and uled May 14 trial on reck- could not be identified as Union loss Keys News less-driving charges lodged law officers. Durham addi- From Schools, 1A furlough days. on the half-hour against two Monroe County tionally is charged with Addressing the board, Sheriff’s Office deputies. Daily (M-F) misdemeanor vandalism, ures cited by the state audit.” Hummell-Gorman challenged Darnell Durham, 36, and accused of kicking the Monday’s hearing was the “financial urgency” that News Director Kyle Page, 43, both were truck’s door when the driv- the last step in an appeal led to the furlough days. KUGEL cited by Florida Highway Esther M. (Smith) , age 95, er would not stop. process that began when the “We were told this was Don Riggs passed away peacefully on the Patrol troopers following a During the 6 p.m. inci- union filed a complaint with done out of financial urgency. Mornings morning of April 16, 2013 in Feb. 18 incident on the 18- dent, several other drivers the state Public Employee However, to date, our district her sunny room at Mile Stretch of U.S. 1, called to report the motor- Relations Commission, has never filed anything with ● ● Renaissance Gardens in between Key Largo and 7:30 8:30 9:30 Hingham, MA. She was a cyclists speeding and pass- which decides labor disputes the state declaring this finan- Pioneer resident of Linden Florida City. ing on the shoulder, FHP between governments and cial urgency other than the Afternoons Ponds where she had lived The deputies, off-duty at accounts say. public-employee unions. district ... projecting they 4:30 ● 5:30 since 2005. the time, were southbound Page and Durham, both A hearing officer appoint- would fall below the required Mrs. Kugel was predeceased on their private sport by her husband of 51 years, Homestead residents, entered ed by the state sided with the 3 percent [fund balance]. It Paul, and three sisters, motorcycles when they not-guilty pleas. The deputies School District, as did the never happened. Elizabeth Smith, Genevieve took part in what FHP remain on active duty. commission. UTM appealed “We took what we CONTACT US Walker and Roberta investigators describe as a For more on this story, believed to be a one-year Richardson. She is survived by to the First District Court of road-rage incident. go to www.KeysNet.com. Appeal, where it also lost. bullet and the district did not Upper Keys three daughters, Polly (& Don) LaBombard of Glastonbury, The last step was fiscally implode. Then we 91655 Overseas Highway CT; Patty (& Joe) Ivey of Monday’s hearing before the had it served up again in Tavernier, FL 33070 Marathon, FL; and Peg (& 2012-13. That is why we are Cleo) O’Donnell of Walpole, School Board, which could Newsroom . . . .(305) 852-3216 have reversed its earlier here today.” Advertising . . .(305) 852-3216 MA; four grandchildren, Caitlin Casual, Gourmet Oceanfront Dining O’Donnell of Manhattan, NY; actions imposing the unpaid Fax ...... (305) 853-1040 Kristin Sullivan of Colchester, Fax ...... (305) 852-0199 CT; Jeffrey LaBombard of Warren, VT and Ryan Sunset Dinners Marathon LaBombard of Plantsville, CT Hearing set as well as five 3015 Overseas Highway Now only Great-grandchildren, Aaron, whether or not others receive (P.O. Box 500158) Sarah and Anna Sullivan and From No Name, 1A Marathon, FL 33050-0158 Posy and Owen LaBombard. $15.95 service from Keys Energy.” Newsroom . . .(305) 743-5551 Mrs. Kugel was born in “Filet Mignon per person tiary hearing where a final Balbis ruled just the Quincy, MA, the daughter of Advertising . . .(305) 743-5551 7 nights a week decision — which many opposite regarding the asso- George and Ida (Williams) butter tender and ciation. He wrote that its Fax ...... (305) 743-6397 Smith. She grew up in ” (except holidays) expect to be in favor of elec- Fax ...... (305) 743-9586 Wollaston, attending cooked to perfection Must be seated by 5:15 pm tricity — would be made. members have “expended Woodward School for Girls and – L’Attitudes review Feb. 1, 2002 No Name’s 43 homes are considerable resources for Quincy High School. She E-mail now powered by solar and many years” and that they delighted her daughters “The only thing we overlook is the ocean.” “clearly will be substantially [email protected] with stories of sampling new generators. ice cream flavors as a young Open 7 days a week • Dinner 4:30 - 10pm • Breakfast 7:30 - 10am Keys Energy has little role affected by the commission’s Reservations 289-1554 At Beautiful Rainbow Bend Resort Missing your paper? girl, when neighbor Howard in the PSC proceedings. It’s decision on the remaining Johnson was developing his • Credit Cards Accepted • Mile Marker 58, Grassy Key We no longer offer same-day already installed 62 poles and issues in the case.” business. Serving as a nurse’s Putney attorney Robert redelivery for missing or wet aide during World War II live power lines on the island papers. Customers can developed into a lifelong at the No Name Key Property Hartsell told the Keynoter he request a credit or next-day passion of supporting Owners Association’s request plans to seek a “stay of the pro- veteran’s causes. Fluent in redelivery by calling and expense. ceedings” while he attempts to Spanish, she was employed as appeal Balbis’ ruling. 743-5551. After hours, call an overseas operator at Stone “We’re just waiting for the toll-free (800) 843-4372. & Webster in Boston until legal process to work itself “We can ask for a full meeting her future husband out,” Keys Energy spokesman review by the board instead FLORIDA KEYS KEYNOTER (ISSN and raising their family in Island Vision Care Julio Barroso said. of a hearing officer [or] 8756-6427, USPS# 0201-620) is Westwood, MA. Mrs. directly appeal to either the published semi-weekly by Florida Kugel was a devoted mother, Meanwhile, on Friday, Keys Keynoter, P.O. Box 500158, Girl Scout leader and art PSC Prehearing Officer Third District Court of Marathon, Florida 33050-0158. patron; she continued taking is now accepting Eduardo Balbis issued an Appeal or the Florida Subscription rates are $54.23 in classes at Wellesley College order denying longtime elec- Supreme Court. We haven’t the Keys.Your Keynoter home well into her senior years, decided which way we’re delivery subscription includes embarking on travel NEW patients. tricity opponent Alicia the Sunday edition of The adventures, enjoying classical Putney, and granting the asso- going to go yet,” he said. Miami Herald. Keynoter mail music and bird watching. For ciation, the right to intervene The fight over commer- subscriptions: $64.84 in Florida nearly 20 years, she and her Dr. John Sheldon's in the Reynolds’ complaint. cial power has split many of and $60.32 out-of-state. Please husband spent the winter Balbis ruled that Putney No Name’s residents, pitting call for all other rates, including months in the Florida Keys. optometry practice services overseas mail. Periodicals Postage A private memorial service “will suffer no actual injury” neighbor against neighbor. Paid at Marathon, Florida and has been planned for the all ages, from kids to seniors. should homeowners be There is little love lost additional mailing offices. summer on Cape Cod. allowed to connect to the grid. between both sides. Donations in Mrs. Kugel’s Monday - Friday 9AM to 5PM The Monroe County Com- POSTMASTER: Address changes memory may be made to the “She will not be required to FLORIDA KEYS KEYNOTER, National Audubon Society Saturday by appointment to take electric service from mission has softened its PO BOX 500158, MARATHON, FL (www.massaudubon.org) or Keys Energy,” he wrote. stance in recent months when 33050-0158. the Massachusetts Society of “She will be able to continue it comes to fighting commer- the Prevention of Cruelty to 6400 Overseas Hwy. cial electricity on No Name. Animals (www.mspca.org). relying solely on alternative Subscriptions “This is the day the Lord MM 50.5 (next to Herbie’s) sources of energy on her For more on this story, go hath made. Let us rejoice property, and thus her posi- to www.KeysNet.com. 743-5551 abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJand be glad in it." 743-2020 tion will remain the same Keynoter KeysNet.com Wednesday, April 24, 2013 3A CRIME FRONT Trial under way From LeBaron, 1A Court Judge Mark Jones Obama, Bush threatener jailed explained that Madruga her agency powder handgun in the cap- him myself.” Another person able with “graphic evi- was referring to spanking. Geisel served received tain’s log table,” Deputy in the class quoted Geisel as dence” during the trial. The jury pool let out a col- 16 months for more than Wilfredo Guerra wrote in his saying he “wanted to put a “Anyone who feels lective laugh. one tip that arrest report. bullet in [Bush’s] head.” they’d be overly affected by Such questioning could earlier crime Geisel had a Indeed, the officers found Authorities say that after it?” he said. Several jurors indicate the defense intends gun aboard a .22-caliber North American Geisel was arrested, they admitted they were. to paint Gardner’s child- Keynoter Staff the sailboat Arms handgun. Geisel main- found in his 1998 Ford But the selection process hood as abusive. he lives on tained he is “allowed to have Explorer a loaded 9 mm in such a violent case had Madruga later asked jurors if they watch “CSI” A Marathon man who did in Boot Key it,” but apparently he isn’t. handgun, knives, dozens of its share of lighthearted or similar television shows, a year and a half in prison GEISEL Harbor. He was arrested. rounds of ammunition moments. When Madruga and if they understand real after threatening the lives of With a search warrant On Aug. 7, 2008, when including armor-piercing asked about who experi- trials work differently than President Obama and former signed by Judge Peary Fowler Obama was still a candidate types, body armor, military enced “corporal punish- they do on TV. One juror President George W. Bush in hand, Sheriff’s Office and Bush was still in office, style fatigues and a machete. ment” growing up, several admitted she watches “CSI: was jailed again Sunday for deputies, along with officers Geisel was arrested at a He pleaded guilty to two hands went up. Miami” for David Caruso,” allegedly possessing a gun from the U.S. Coast Guard and Miami hotel and later indicted counts of illegally possessing With the juror pool which drew another laugh. when he’s not allowed to the Florida Fish and Wildlife on charges of threatening to ammunition and firearms down to 40 before final have one. Conservation Commission, assassinate both politicians. because he had previously whittling, presiding Circuit Raymond Geisel, 27, is boarded the boat Sunday and Geisel had been in Miami been committed to a mental charged with possession of a found Geisel there. He was attending a training course to institution, and was released 2012-2013 PERFORMING SEASON weapon by a convicted felon. immediately handcuffed and become a bail bondsman. from federal custody in He’s in the county jail with put on a Coast Guard boat. According to the Secret December 2009 after serving no bond allowed. While being taken to that Service, a fellow student over- 16 months. Becky Herrin, spokes- boat, he “spontaneously stat- heard Geisel using a racist Charges of threatening woman for the Monroe ed that the only thing we term to refer to Obama and Bush and Obama were County Sheriff’s Office, said would find would be a black threatening to “assassinate dropped for lack of evidence. LOWER MATECUMBE KEY Croc, eggs removed from home roamed around from quite likely she’ll come back in a canal there. Blue No. 9 Robbie’s Marina to the Boy to where the nest was. That’s The egg search came up no stranger Scout base,” he said, refer- natural for female crocodiles.” empty, but Hord said the ring to the Boy Scouts’ The Vlauns’ yard is report- owners of the mulch-filled KEY LARGO CONCERT! in Islamorada Florida National High edly “sand and pebbles,” but lot where that female was Adventure Sea Base. Hord said the animals don’t digging don’t mind her liv- 7EXYVHE]TQ By RYAN McCARTHY “She’s been there a couple have a preference when it ing there. They’ve even post- [email protected] of months now and we’ve had comes to nesting sites. ed “no trespassing” signs on a lot of sightings,” Hord said. “They’ll nest on whatever the property. An 8-foot crocodile who’s Elaine Vlaun said her hus- is available, but this one has Blue No. 9 has a long his- April 27 known to state wildlife offi- band, Peter, spotted the croc- definitely looked around a tory in the Keys, and appears cers got an unwelcome ride odile at 7 a.m. Tuesday when lot,” he said. to be a bit of a risk-taker. away from Islamorada he took the family dog, The FWC generally advis- Hord said she’s been seen =SYRK1YWMGMERW´'SRGIVX Tuesday morning — but offi- Frazier, for a walk. es leaving crocodiles alone, crossing U.S. 1 on Lower cers say she’s likely to return FWC crocodile response but does attempt to remove Matecumbe and “was actual- Murray E. Nelson at some point. agent William Billings “told them upon request. Sightings ly run over by a car on U.S. 1 That’s because the croc, us crocodiles go into a trance like Tuesday should become in 2007.” Government & Cultural Center Park previously tagged and identi- when they lay their eggs, so more common as the ani- “We took her to [Zoo Mile Marker 102 Key Largo fied as Blue No. 9, had laid 27 she didn’t pay any attention mals’ statewide population Miami] and they rehabbed eggs at a home on Tollgate to the dog,” Vlaun said. “I rebounds. her. We released her in 2008, Free Admission Shores Drive around mile definitely will turn the light There were approximate- and she was captured last marker 73. Crocodiles have an on when I get the paper at 5 ly 200 to 300 crocodiles in summer. She got trapped in a Bring a blanket or lawn chair innate ability to return to in the morning.” Florida 30 years ago, and fenced yard and couldn’t get — New Band Members Welcome — where they’ve made a home Hord said the Vlauns were Hord said that number is up away,” Hord said. — especially after laying eggs. uncomfortable with the croc- to around 2,000. American Vlaun said she’s notified Florida Fish and Wildlife odile on their property, so crocodiles generally aren’t neighbors with pets and chil- Co-sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department, Village of Islamorada, with support from Islamorada Community Entertainment officers removed it and the aggressive like alligators. dren about the crocodile. She Conservation Commission 1SVIMRJS[[[OI]WGSQQYRMX]GSRGIVXFERHSVK crocodile response coordina- eggs. He said she’d be relo- Last Wednesday, Hord says she’s seen them before, tor Lindsey Hord said Blue cated to “a suitable habitat.” searched a vacant lot on “but never on dry land.” No. 9, weighing about 142 “It really depends on the Tingler Lane in Marathon pounds, has been seen people that own the property, where a 6- to 7-foot Reporter Editor David numerous times around how tolerant they want to be. American crocodile was sus- Goodhue contributed to this Lower Matecumbe Key. We will take action if they pected to have laid eggs. The report. “It’s the same one that’s want us to,” Hord said. “It’s croc has taken up residence STOCK ISLAND County nixes Hickory House offer rejected the latest bid to appraisal comes out.” speculators were clamoring Commissioners occupy the waterfront site, a “Buying for a high price for waterfront lots. are hoping for lease-to-buy proposal from and selling dirt cheap is not Problems stalled converting Key West businessman my idea of taking care of tax- the site to a park so the county market rebound Richard Buckheim. Commis- payer money,” Murphy said. launched repeated efforts, all sioners said the proposal “The county made a bad fruitless, to find a buyer will- By KEVIN WADLOW offered too little rent and deal on this but let’s try to ing to pay a fair price. Senior Staff Writer committed the county to an make best deal we can,” “To do nothing on this [email protected] unacceptable buyout plan. Commissioner Danny property would really be a In October, commission- Kolhage said. “I’m hesitant shame. The fence has been While bemoaning the six- ers approved negotiating to take a huge loss on this.” down for months,” Buckheim year public ownership of the with Buckheim, who wanted Board members said hints representative Todd German Hickory House property on to turn the property adjacent of rising prices for Keys said. “What’s happening on Stock Island, Monroe County to the Oceanside Marina into property could mean a much the property is terrible and it’s commissioners said some a commercial-fishing dock better sale in the near future. not going to get any better.” good has come of the lamen- for boats that did not use “I know for sure there is “We’re not losing any- table purchase. traps or nets. more excitement for that thing,” Murphy said. “It will “We’ve put a stop to more Buckheim last week property than there was a half sit there until we can figure out foolish projects,” Commis- raised his offer to $3,000 year ago,” Key West real- the best thing to do with it.” sioner Sylvia Murphy monthly rent for three years, estate agent Theo Glorie said Commissioner David offered, “simply by saying, with an option at the end to in public comment. Rice said the county should here we go with another buy the property at an On a 3-2 vote in late 2006, put the property up for sale Hickory House.” appraisal price then. His rep- commissioners voted to buy immediately with a mini- Commissioners, meeting resentatives offered to pay no the Hickory House, a historic mum price of $1 million. April 17 in Key West, decided less than $1 million then. property with open-water “I’m really tired of owning it, to hold onto the one-acre site, “I can’t accept these access to the Atlantic Ocean, and really tired of hearing which formerly housed a terms,” Commissioner for $3.1 million. The pur- about it,” Rice said. “If we restaurant, for a while longer in Heather Carruthers said, cit- chase was intended to pre- sell, I’d be happy about that.” hopes of a real-estate rebound. ing concern about being serve waterfront access at a His motion found no sup- In doing so, the board “forced to accept whatever time when developers and porters.

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EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Distribute sewer funds have declined. Some funding is also Many are still suffering from the Don’t reject Marathon City Council members being allocated to Marathon. economic downturn, income and bene- made the decision to burden Marathon Will the elected Marathon council fits reductions, and insurance and tax property owners with the obligation to members apportion and distribute some increases. Medicaid funding pay for the mandated wastewater and of those funds back to the Marathon Elected officials should show some stormwater upgrades at a time when property owners who shouldered the financial prudence and be compelled to contractual labor and materials were at build-out of the system and the opera- distribute these newly received funds Going it alone just means their peak costs, with little federal or tions and maintenance of the system? to the property owners rather than for Florida gets to pay more state funding assistance available. Or will the council members come up them to contrive some scheme to spend Islamorada thumbed its nose at the with some scheme to spend the funding the funds on a luxury project or govern- for far less coverage mandate and now federal and state given to Marathon for wastewater ment monument until the economy funding is being allocated to assist their upgrades on some other nonessential improves to the point where such proj- The Florida House’s refusal to accept federal money property owners at reduced costs in the project that could wait until if and ects can be more reasonably afforded. to expand Medicaid stands as the most confounding installation of the systems when the when the economy improves for many Bob Jackson action of the 2013 legislative session thus far, and prob- contractual labor and material costs property owners? Grassy Key ably the most irresponsible. Money that could be used to help more than a million A dream proposal needy Floridians who lack access to health care is in Over the past few months, I started danger of being rejected for political reasons that fly in to formulate a plan for the perfect way the face of common sense and elementary mathematics. to pop the question to my girlfriend of The federal proposal is unquestionably favorable for three years, Amy Gregor. After looking Florida and its taxpayers: It would provide $9.8 billion into a number of possibilities that came over three years to help as many as 1.1 million Floridians up short, I decided to go for it during — who either don’t qualify for Medicare yet because of our favorite running event, the annual Jeremy Seven Mile Bridge Run. It could not Shinn, who their age or are too poor — to obtain health-care coverage. have gone more perfectly and I could- Gov. Rick Scott was an grew up in n’t have done it without the help of a Marathon, early and ardent foe of long list of people. “Obamacare,” but he can I’d like to thank Bobbie Bayles and and his House Speaker count. Scott came out in all of the organizers and volunteers for future bride Will Weatherford, favor of the deal after the Seven Mile Bridge Run for putting Amy Gregor reviewing its provisions, on such a fantastic race. I can only celebrate who has rejected and the Florida Senate imagine the amount of effort it takes to after she the federal funds, seems inclined to follow. coordinate and plan the run every year accepted his A Senate panel has and it couldn’t be done any better. marriage appears concerned Thanks also to Trish Worthington approved a plan by Sen. proposal that taking the and her team at IberiaBank for offer- Joe Negron to give the ing to take pictures as well as transport during the money would link federal money to recipi- my mother (Marian Shinn) to the top April 13 House Republicans ents in the form of vouch- of the bridge so she could photograph Seven Mile ers to obtain private the event. My brother and his wife Bridge Run. to President Obama, insurance. (Jason and Allison Shinn), as well as drawing fire from Thus, it would follow Amy’s sister (Toni Lee Sturtevant), word and to the Keynoter for printing experienced anything quite like this and Republican principles by were also right with us during the run our story; it is quite a memento that we Amy and I are still floating on a cloud. the political right. relying on the private to capture a video and share the will enjoy looking back on for the rest We plan to get married in the keys later insurance market, and moment. We love them all. of our lives. And thank you to all of the this year and we couldn’t be happier. would still reach hun- Thanks to Andy Newman and runners that cheered and congratulated Jeremy Shinn dreds of thousands of uncovered Floridians. Even NewmanPR for helping us spread the us throughout the morning. I have never Gainesville Associated Industries of Florida, a conservative business lobby, gives the plan two thumbs up because Bring back shelter head all meeting agenda decisions are made know everyone has some kind of burden it creates jobs and would lessen or eliminate federal As the owners of a wonderful pet and it is the responsibility of the coun- in their life. After I checked out a few business taxes on states that don’t insure enough from Safe Harbor Animal Rescue of cil as provided in the charter. other ways to raise money, the benefit people. the Keys and people who have known Such is the decision for the architect idea seemed like a good one. Compare that to the House plan, which would use former Director Katie Bentley for more for a new city hall. This item should My husband’s boss Melody Reger $237 million in state funds to give recipients $2,000 a than 10 years, we are in shock [she was have been well analyzed by staff and said we could have the benefit at the year to choose their own private insurance. In addition forced to resign]. reviewed by the manager and clerk in Wharf on Summerland. Things where We know what she went through to preparing the agenda. Isn’t the agenda really coming together. So Jerry, Tina, to relying exclusively on state money, it would cover reviewed by the manager and council in Brent, Sombra, Christine, Callie and only about 115,000 residents, a far smaller number. save and create SHARK and we know of no one more dedicated to the animals advance to avoid an embarrassing situa- Cecile began collecting donations from House Speaker Will Weatherford, who has rejected and their needs. We have visited the tion and maybe expensive legal action? local businesses. It quickly turned into the federal funds, appears concerned that taking the shelter on numerous occasions and have The manager should have caught the an amazing raffle. money would link House Republicans to President seen firsthand the cleanliness of the staff’s error in calculating the architects’ Everyone gave so much. I couldn’t Obama, drawing fire from the political right. That is facility and the true dedication and love references for qualifications. Since this believe all the love pouring my way. I both fiscally irresponsible and insensitive to the needs that Katie has for the animals in her care. did not happen and apparently the coun- have been fortunate to have a lot of of Floridians. When we adopted our dog Lupe in cil did not take notice of the error in love in my life along the way, but this He should reconsider his position, and Scott should 2010, it was during the transition peri- advance of the meeting where the issue was something I have never experi- push harder. Accepting the deal is a far better alternative. od of SHARK’s creation and Katie was considered, there it was, at the enced. It is an electric feeling of so went above and beyond to get Lupe to meeting, for the council conflict and set- many emotions. ting up further potential proceedings. When the ticket sales began, every- — The Miami Herald her new forever home. When the time came for Lupe to come to her new Transparency is lacking in many one came out of the woodwork and home, it was Katie who got her the instances and as is this case in point, wanted to sell tickets — everyone at Editor’s Note: State Rep. Holly Raschein, rejecting needed vaccinations at the Marathon correct it according to city ordinances Seven Fish, where I work; my old co- House Republican leadership’s stance, said she sup- Veterinary Hospital, even though and regulations. workers at the Half Shell Raw Bar; and ports federal assistance to expand Medicaid, telling SHARK was not yet set up with them, Ted Blackburn old friends I have not seen in years. the Miami Herald: “It’s the law of the land, and we and with her own funds, took her to the Marathon Friends and family from afar sold tick- must move forward. [If] they’re not going to spend it Fort Lauderdale airport so she could ets in other states. People just gave on Florida, somebody else is going to get it.” join us and our family. Editor’s note: At the City Council’s money and their time because it made Katie has dedicated her life to the care April 9 meeting, it was discovered one them feel good. and love of the animals and to now hear of the three bidders to design a city hall Now I’m really getting emotional. I what has happened is heartbreaking. didn’t receive a local preference in the find myself welling up with tears just What can be done to correct this traves- rankings as required by city code. City thinking of all this caring and people Wayne Markham ...... Publisher ty? This is wrong. The animals need her. Manager Roger Hernstadt said he’s putting their own lives aside to think of Larry Kahn ...... Editor Mitch and Tracey Rouw working to correct that. someone they don’t even know. I am Richard Tamborrino ...... Advertising/New Bus. Dev. Dir. Downington, Pa. changed forever by this, not because I’m going to go through a life-changing Kathie Bryan ...... Financial Director Feel the love I am in awe of the compassionate transplant, but because I have learned Todd Swift ...... Production Manager Where’s the oversight? spirit of our community. to love everyone — not just those I’m Carter Townshend ...... Circulation Manager The Marathon City Council says to let city staff make the decisions for the When my friends Tina and Jerry said surrounded by but all people every- where. Thank you, One Human Family. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY city. Then why is there a need for a “we need to have a fundraiser for you,” I was reluctant. It made me feel strange Kathy Simon Contents copyright 2013 Keynoter Publishing Co. manager and council members then? Duh, because it’s called oversight and to ask other people for money when I Summerland Key Letters to Letters of local interest are welcome, but subject to editing and condensing.There is a 400-word limit. Letters thanking an individual are welcome. Space does not permit publication of thank-you letters consisting of lists.Letters must be signed.Anonymous letters will not be published.Include a daytime phone number (which will not be published) where you may the Editor be reached if there are questions about your correspondence. Mail: Editor, Keynoter, P.O. Box 500158, Marathon, FL 33050 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 743-6397 COMMERCIAL FISHING NEWS BRIEFS State House ups Keys industry rejects boat monitoring Everglades offer ic understanding of cil members Ben Hartig and fish permit. When I was told than 70 miles from their The state House has It would be snapper/grouper populations, John Jolley on Wednesday I had to have the VMS, I told home ports. upped its offer to fund for snapper improve management of why this is a bad idea: them to shove it,” Niles said. “There are law enforce- Everglades restoration, but stocks, and reduce illegal fish- ● Burdensome repair and “We’ve heard horror stories ment boats all over the lawmakers remain apart in and grouper ing, such as violations of maintenance costs. when they implemented place,” Turner said. “If I am agreeing how much to direct closed areas. Waugh said VMS ● Unnecessary as a law- them in the Key West area in a closed zone, you can toward cleaning the river of By SUSAN COCKING systems already are required in enforcement tool since the because the VMS left them look at me with a telescope grass in the next fiscal year. [email protected] the commercial Gulf reef, majority of vessels are day stranded. The problems and and see where I am. Putting With the Senate having highly migratory pelagics, and boats operating in coastal the unsafe aspect far out- the time and effort into aug- proposed $70 million for Keys commercial fisher- rock shrimp fisheries. waters already closely moni- weigh the safety aspects.” menting our law enforce- the Everglades work as men unanimously opposed Waugh said the council’s tored by federal and state Keys fisherman Richard ment would be better spent part of the anticipated $3 mandatory satellite tracking preference is to adopt the so- marine law-enforcement Stieglitz said fisheries man- money. I would favor VMS billion in agriculture and while fishing for snapper and called Amendment 30 only if officers. agers are expending too much for someone with a criminal natural resources alloca- grouper in the South Atlantic at there is money available ● Potential safety hazards effort on monitoring commer- violation.” tions, the House on a federal hearing in Key Largo. from NOAA to reimburse from VMS systems draining cial fishermen and not enough Hartig and Jolley fre- Saturday countered with The South Atlantic fishermen for purchasing the a vessel’s batteries, among on recreational anglers. quently nodded sympatheti- an offer of $44 million for Fishery Management Council units. Fishermen would have others. “You need to put your cally as one fisherman after work on the South Florida proposes requiring all federal to cover installation, repairs Key West fisherman efforts into monitoring the another voiced opposition. ecosystem. The offer is up snapper-grouper permit hold- and monthly subscription Daniel Padron likened the recreational sector,” Hartig said the input at pre- from the House’s initial ers to install vessel monitor- fees, which could run thou- VMS proposal to being under Stieglitz said. “You can’t run vious public hearings held in proposal of $32 million. ing systems on their boats. sands of dollars extra. The house arrest. a fishery on just what the Jacksonville and Cape Gov. Rick Scott has The devices, which cost council estimates just more “I have done no criminal commercial fishermen are Canaveral was similarly requested $60 million for upward of $3,000, transmit a than 500 permit holders, action in Southeast Florida doing. You have no idea negative. the Everglades work, $32 continuous signal to a satel- from the Carolinas through and I don’t deserve an ankle what recreational fishermen The council is expected to million for new water qual- lite that bounces to a shore- the Keys, would have to bracelet,” Padron said. “When are doing.” take up Amendment 30 at its ity plans and $28 million based NOAA Law Enforce- install VMS units. the bad guys are caught, slap a Fisherman Rick Turner meeting June 10 to 14 in for specific restoration proj- ment facility. At the council’s April 17 VMS on their boat.” said VMS is unnecessary for Stuart. If approved, it could be ects that include building Council Deputy Executive hearing in Key Largo, Keys Key Wester George Niles the Keys reef fishery sent to the secretary of com- reservoirs. Director Gregg Waugh said the fishermen voiced a litany of agreed. because most commercial merce by August, with regula- aim is to gain a better scientif- reasons to Waugh and coun- “I used to own a Gulf reef boats don’t venture more tions taking effect in 2014. — News Service of Florida Keynoter KeysNet.com Wednesday, April 24, 2013 5A

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CRIME FRONT Former cop busted on tax charges returns. At various times from On March 21, Bogoeff’s Bogoeff faces Overall, 2009 to 2013, “he failed to son, James Jr., 32, was five counts, he’s accused send in to the state all of the charged with, among other of not pay- sales taxes that he had col- things, firing a weapon in maybe prison ing $41,000 lected or file tax returns as public and criminal mischief, due the required by law. Under state both misdemeanors; and Keynoter Staff state. All the law, sales tax is the property tampering with evidence, a charges are of the state at the moment of felony. A former Key West police felonies collection,” the Revenue That grew out of an inci- officer has found himself on BOGOEFF SR. except the Department said in a pre- dent on Staples Street with the other side of the law, offi- charge of failure to pay taxes pared statement. the younger Bogoeff’s girl- cials say, by not paying state with a tax return. Bogoeff was a Key West friend, who told police he sales taxes. If convicted, he faces up police officer from August had thrown a rock at her car. James Bogoeff, 57, was to 15 years in prison and up 1979 through June 1981, and But upon inspection, it arrested Monday, charged to $10,000 in fines, along then again from September turned out he had shot her with theft of state sales taxes with repayment of the 1983 through May 1986. car with a .40-caliber Glock. of more than $20,000 but $41,000. Both times he left were “vol- Bogoeff Jr. wouldn’t less than $100,000, failure to The state Department of untary separations,” depart- come out of his house when pay taxes with a tax return Revenue says Bogoeff owns ment spokeswoman Alyson police arrived, so his father and three counts of failure to the Jamson Private Crean said. went inside and brought him file six consecutive tax Investigations, Security and Bogoeff and his family out. When they searched the Recovery Agency at 819 are no strangers to law house, they found 10 guns, D Peacock Plaza. enforcement. including an AK-47.

NOT A REPLACEMENT

Photo courtesy HEALTH DEPARTMENT Laura Andrade and Taylor Lariz, Students Working Against Tobacco activists at Sigsbee Charter School in Key West, promote the ‘Not A Replacement’ campaign at the Key West Cemetery. Students across the state are using graveyards as backdrops to let the public know they refuse to serve as replacements for customers the tobacco industry has already lost to tobacco-related illnesses.

STATE LEGISLATURE FHSAA could be dissolved The amended bill places some schools become sports Some contend new restrictions on investi- magnets. They say it would sports group gations, alters the makeup of invite frequent transfers, and the FHSAA board by includ- force administrators and too powerful ing charter school, home teachers to continually read- school and non-public just academic plans for stu- By JIM TURNER school members, and abol- dents who jump campus to News Service of Florida ishes the organization in July campus. 2017. The committee support Proponents of the Florida Backers of the change say was the first step in the High School Athletic the reorganization is needed, Senate for the bill. Association are on their claiming the FHSAA has The Senate proposal has defensive heels as those try- arbitrary authority and that it one more committee stop ing to revamp how high has gone too far in investi- and Sen. John Thrasher (R- school sports are managed in gating student eligibility. St. Augustine) said Monday Florida are driving with the Bill sponsor Sen. Kelli he expects his Rules ball as the clock runs down. Stargel addressed criticism Committee will have time to The Senate Education that the bill, in reducing meet again. Committee voted 5-2 on oversight, invites mischief. Meanwhile, the House Monday in favor of a meas- “This bill does not allow was expected to discuss its ure (SB 1164) that would free agency, does not allow proposal on Tuesday. overhaul the organization, recruiting, it doesn’t not leg- The House version, which governs prep sports, islate cheating,” said Stargel rushed through three com- and eventually replace it (R-Lakeland). mittee appearances with no with something else yet to be FHSAA supporters, in- opposition, has backing from designed. The Senate bill cluding many coaches, Rep. Seth McKeel (R- was amended Monday to school district officials and Lakeland), the chairman of match the House version of private school administra- the powerful Appropriations the legislation, improving tors, claim the changes Committee. chances for passage. would create “chaos” as Backers of the FHSAA say the proposal will also make it more difficult for small schools to compete in OPEN MEETING state athletic tournaments as BOARD OF DIRECTORS more reliance is put on each of the 67 school districts to FLORIDA KEYS ELECTRIC self-regulate their athletic programs. COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, INC. “When we put a team on the field, we know the other MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2013 AT 1:00 P.M. team has followed the same rules and regulations,” said FKEC TAVERNIER HEADQUARTERS, BOARD ROOM Alachua County Superinten- dent Dan Boyd. “We don’t Published: 04/24/2013 The Keynoter, Marathon, FL 33050 want that to change.” Critics also say lawmakers are setting a dangerous Florida Keys precedent by delving into the daily operations of a nonprofit organization. Business Cards “How long is it before you decide you don’t like the way other entities are operating?” asked Ron Meyer, a lawyer for the Florida Marathon Auto Air Education Association. Stargel argued that the KEYS SPRING SPECIAL Legislature isn’t overstep- ping its authority. $ .95 “They are the monopoly,” 19 OIL CHANGE Stargel said. “We designate them as the organization that Lube, oil and filter ● Includes up to 5 quarts of oil oversees our high school ath- BMW, Jaguar and Mercedes $26.95 letics, many of our public 2525 Overseas Hwy. ● Marathon, FL 33050 school funds go to the organization, so therefore I believe Expires 4/30/13 Phone: (305) 289-9884 we have a role.” Our tree rocks All-academic Chalk up another honor for graduating When it comes to nationally recognized big trees, Marathon High student Taylor Konrath. the Keys have one of the biggest. Story, 3B Story, 3B

Sports & Outdoors ● Fishing Keys Life Community ● Lifestyle Florida Keys Keynoter WWW.KEYSNET.COM WEDNESDAY,APRIL 24, 2013 CLASSIFIEDS INSIDE 4B B PREP TRACK Two from Keys make state By DICK WAGNER lete to advance to the state Conch Vinson, ICS’ Panskyy behind the fourth-place run- West, finished a disappoint- Keynoter Contributor meet is Island Christian ner. An individual had to fin- ing seventh in the discus School senior Yekaterina heading to Jacksonville meet ish in the top four to go to (132-3) and 12th in the shot Key West High junior “Katie” Panskyy, who was the state meet. put (41-3). Erik Vinson won the pole third in the 300-meter hur- higher than he had achieved was less than two seconds The Conchs’ Rachael Coral Shores’ top placers vault at Friday’s Region 4- dles at the 4-1A meet at at the district meet — to behind winner Adanaca Dietrich tied for fifth in the were Alberto Anderson, 2A track and field meet in Westminster Academy in move into a tie for sixth on Brown of Upper Room pole vault with a vault of 9 ninth in the high jump, and Belle Glade and will com- Fort Lauderdale. She will the Conchs’ all-time list. Christian. feet. Michell Gonzalez was Demond Scott, ninth in the pete Saturday in the 2A state run the hurdles at the 1A Hunter Potalivo holds the Key West’s Everett ninth in the discus and 10th long jump. meet at the University of state meet Friday in Key West record with a vault Wagner broke his school in the shot put with a person- Will Ismer ended his North Florida’s Hodges Jacksonville. of 15-6 in 2007. two-mile record with a time al-best heave of 27-5. Hurricane athletic career by Stadium in Jacksonville. Vinson cleared 13 feet — Panskyy’s time of 46.48 of 10:15 at Belle Glade to Jack Gruba, who was finishing 11th in the discus The only other Keys ath- a personal best and a foot seconds in the 300 hurdles finish sixth, 13 seconds strong all season for Key and 16th in the shot put.

ISLAND CHRISTIAN SOFTBALL FISHING THE FLORIDA KEYS Lady Eagles win the title grader, homered in her 3-for- Regional 3 game. She stole eight bases with Westwood and scored four runs. Freshman Kirsten Tangen is Thursday also went 3-for-3, scoring twice with seven stolen bases. By KEVIN WADLOW Winning pitcher Amanda Senior Staff Writer Ihrig homered for the second [email protected] straight game in the district tournament. The junior also A young Island Christian threw a six-hitter through School softball team five innings, with two strike- shrugged off regular-season outs and four walks. Only history Friday to claim the two Colonial runs were District 16-2A pennant. logged as earned. As District 16 winners, Jasmine Theodosiou and Island Christian plays a 4 Jazmin Rivera each doubled p.m. Thursday home game at and singled. Founders Park against Middle-schoolers Gina Westwood Christian in the Betancourt, Christy Cano state regional round. and Oriana Mendez each The Lady Eagles (7-10) delivered hits. Betsy Estevez stunned Colonial Christian in scored four runs after stealing a 25-9 victory in Friday’s nine bases. championship game of District “They came out hitting 16’s three-team circuit. and just kept going,” Loy Colonial’s Lady Patriots said. “It was a team win and Stan Foltz shows his state-record 22.9-pound yellowjack caught with Capt.T.J.Yzenas of Island Lure Charters. had defeated ICS in both reg- a lot of fun.” ular-season games. Island Christian’s boys “We had nothing to lose,” baseball team opened District Now, it’s all about the tarpon ICS head coach Kaitlynn Loy 16-2A play Tuesday, against said. “I told the girls to leave Redland Christian Academy Captain’s ready to many more hookups than More reef action is com- it all on the field and that’s at the tournament site in Dolphin slow Column battle your landings, and even more ing from the large man- exactly what they did.” Homestead. Results were but the tuna fish as it bites than hookups. groves as they prepare for Jade Basilius, an eighth- pending at press time. races to the I guess that’s why their summer spawn season. biting hard bridge pil- anglers from around the And there are plenty of KEY WEST BASEBALL ings, seek- world return to the Keys amberjack to wear you out if It’s tarpon time! The tar- ing refuge year after year to pursue the you haven’t already done so pon bite is excellent at all from pred- silver king. with the tarpon. the bridges from Islamorada ators hop- On the reef, the bite for Dolphin fishing seems to Conchs host on down as well as in Key ing for a yellowtails in the 14- to 18- be more miss than hit right West Harbor. tarpon inch range is quite consis- now. However, the blackfin district tonight The baits and tactics you Chris Johnson treat. tent in 40 to 60 feet of tuna bite makes up for it with use will vary according to Remember, landing a tar- water. You’ll find the larger good action at the humps on “We want a crazy, raucous venue but, regardless of pon for a photo opportunity flags deeper, in 80 to 90 10- to 12-pound fish. Coral Shores crowd, and we want every- where you fish, be prepared at the boat is not all that feet, but they are not biting also playing one to wear red,” Key West for multiple bites. Also be common. You will have with the same reliability. ● See Fishing, 2B coach Miguel Menendez at Weech Field said. “We have the best fans in the state, and we want CORAL SHORES LACROSSE By DICK WAGNER them to be the 10th man. We Keynoter Contributor know how good we can be, and the fans can be the differ- Hurricanes host postseason play When it comes to big ence in the game for sure.” round of state postseason (sites to be determined). trict title game, 8-7, games, the Key West High The Conchs are 12-11; Both crowned play, but they did not have to Already, more than three- Thursday. School baseball team believes they had been 11-3 before tournament move far. quarters of the Florida High Momo Schlaudecker in it has a big home-diamond dropping eight games in a The Hurricanes were School Athletic Association goal grabbed 23 saves to advantage — and the Conchs row, a streak they snapped champions picked to host a first-round lacrosse teams have packed preserve the narrow win. are counting on that tonight in last week with a victory over doubleheader in Tavernier. up their sticks. Danny Whisted scored four the District 16-4A tournament Keys Gate Charter. By KEVIN WADLOW The Lady Canes (9-2) drew Only district winners goals for the Canes and at Rex Weech Field. Key West split two games Senior Staff Writer St. Thomas Aquinas (12-4) played Tuesday. The delivered assists on three Key West, the tourney’s with Gulliver in the regular [email protected] in the opening contest, and Hurricane boys qualified by more. second seed, will play third- season, winning, 8-2, at home, the Cane boys (6-7) took on winning District 30, the first Bryce Lankford tossed seeded Gulliver Prep at and losing, 7-3, to the Raiders Both the boys and girls Columbus (17-2) in the lacrosse district title in the the game-winning goal into 8 o’clock, after top-seeded in Miami. Gulliver is 11-12. lacrosse teams of Coral night game. 13-year history of the Upper the Panther net for his sec- St. Brendan takes on fourth- Menendez, in his eighth Shores High joined the dis- Results were pending at Keys program. ond score of the game. Kodi seeded Coral Shores in a trict-champion squads mov- press time. Winners advance Coral Shores edged 5 p.m. game. ● See Baseball, 2B ing into Tuesday’s opening to the second round Friday Miami’s Palmetto in the dis- ● See Lacrosse, 2B 2B Wednesday, April 24, 2013 KeysNet.com Keynoter ROLLER NIGHT FRIDAY Miller takes the mound From Baseball, 1B “He has been our best pitch- Key West split two games er all year and we expect him with St. Brendan and routed season as coach, said tonight’s to pitch a very good game,” Coral Shores twice. game is one of the most eager- Menendez said. A possible home state ly anticipated of his tenure. The winner of the game playoff game next week is, “The only games any bigger will get a spot in the state of course, in the back of the would be any playoff games playoffs and play the St. Conchs’ minds. we have played during my Brendan-Coral Shores win- Coral Shores did not win years here.” ner at 7 Thursday night for a district game, but the Junior Darren Miller will the tournament title. That Hurricanes will enter pitch tonight for the Conchs. winner will have a home tonight’s game with confi- He will try to atone for giv- regional quarterfinal game, dence, knowing they lost by ing up six runs to the Raiders and the loser will open the only 5-3 to the Sabres on in the 7-3 loss on March 13. state playoffs on the road. Feb. 26. Hurricanes lead All-District From Lacrosse, 1B Named to the first team Stetson University next year. were senior offensive stars O’Leary came on strong in Roberts won 14 of the 18 Julia Lozano and Kaitlyn her second year as a starter faceoffs and scored a goal. O’Leary, and junior defend- with 33 goals and 10 assists Jack Hatfield also scored a er Katharine Hamer. this spring. She plans to play solo goal. Second-team selections next year for Florida Gulf Addison Duma-Kenny were seniors Heather Doyle Coast University’s club team. starred with 12 ground balls and Samantha Hickory, and Although a leading field The last Friday in April and May, the Marathon Parks and Recreation Department hosts roller and an assist. Dylan junior Amber Hanson. defender, Hamer also has night at the city Community Park basketball courts, which are transformed into a roller rink. Naughton made two assists. Lady Cane captain scored 14 goals and made Those planning to attend — it’s free — need to bring roller skates or a scooter. Helmets are Cameron Lankford and Ryan Lozano, an attack-wing mid- 10 assists. A three-year required. Free refreshments will be provided. Questions? Call 743-6598. All ages are welcome. Vasquez each made one. fielder, leads Coral Shores starter, the junior has been Coral Shores’ girls rolled with 63 goals and 28 assists. recruited by the University to the District 29 crown (their The three-year starter “can of Florida and plans to play MARATHON SPORTS fourth straight) and were play any position on the for the No. 2-ranked Gators rewarded with six selections field,” head coach Mark Hall after graduating. Changes coming for the All-District team. said. Lozano will play for Foltz sets yellowjack mark for Dolphins teams From Fishing, 1B weighed 22.9 pounds — but boated nine nice blackfin missing the world record by tuna. Trips to the reef result- Archimedean Academy, Marathon’s cross-country The week’s best just 9 ounces. On a second ed in catches of mutton, Redistricting Greater Miami Academy, team would join Island Capt. Diego Cordova, of trip, Stan filled out his buck- mangroves, tons of yellow- shuffles teams Mater Academy and Christian School as part of a Flat Out Sportfishing in et list with two dozen nice- tails and a 16.5-pound cobia. Westwood Christian School. 15-team district. The other Marathon, fished Jeff and size blackfin tuna. By RYAN McCARTHY Westwood is a familiar 13 are Miami-area pro- Frank Buonomo from Walter and Julie Cole, Casting contest [email protected] foe for Marathon High, but grams, including a number Chicago. Jeff caught a 25- from Oxfordshire, England, Capt. Spider’s Casting for the Warriors were reclassi- of similar opponents from pound permit and Frank have been vacationing at Charity returns Thursday to Marathon High School fied out of the Dolphins’ dis- other sports. released a 100-pound tar- Captain Pip’s Marina and the 7 Mile Marina/Salty’s sports programs will face trict last time around. The golf team’s District pon. The guys jumped two Hideaway for years. Walter’s Waterfront Grill at mile plenty of familiar foes and Returning to the district with 24 has six teams, but more fish and had additional dream of catching a tarpon marker 47 bayside in kindle a number of new Marathon are Palmer Trinity Marathon would face only shots at permit and tarpon finally came true last week Marathon. The contest runs rivalries over the next two and Westminster Christian. five since Carrollton School on the flats. with the able guidance of from 6 to 8 p.m. and benefits years thanks to the latest The Dolphins’ volleyball is a girls-only program. The Capt. T.J. Yzenas, of Capt. Howard Kelley. the Marathon High School round of Florida High program has been bumped swim team would join Island Lure Charters out of It must have been Spring Maritime Scholarship. School Athletic Association up a class from District 16- Island Christian and Coral Captain Hook’s Marina in Break in the northeast last reclassifications. 2A to 16-3A. Joining them Shores High in a 12-team Marathon, fished the reef and week as the SeaSquared had Capt. Chris Johnson is a Changes are final for vol- are Carroll, Archimedean, District 12-1A. wrecks, offshore and bay last eight groups from Penn- member of the Yamaha leyball, as well as boys and Greater Miami, International Boys and girls soccer week with great catches of sylvania, Massachusetts and National Fishing Team and girls basketball, while the Studies, Palmer, Westminster would each be part of a six- snapper, king and cero mack- Connecticut. They caught specializes in offshore, other five teams await a and Westwood. team district and face four erel, almaco jacks, tuna and yellowtails, mangroves, yel- gulf/bay, reef/wreck, shark standard statewide appeals Assuming no changes common opponents: West- grouper and sharks (released). lowjacks, cobia and sheeps- and tarpon fishing with period to end today at 5 p.m. today, the Marathon soccer wood, Palmer, Archimedean The highlight of the week head on the reef, tarpon at SeaSquared Charters out of Marathon’s basketball and cross-country teams and Riviera Prep School. was the trip with Stan and Bahia Honda and sharks in Captain Pip’s Marina and programs will remain part of would remain District 16- The girls’ district would Jenna Foltz from South the shallows off Marathon. Hideaway Marathon. You District 16-3A, but will face 1A programs. Golf would include Island Christian, Dakota, who caught their Capt. Skip Bradshaw, of can reach him at 743-5305, five new opponents starting join District 24-1A, while while the boys’ would limit of yellowtails up to 19 FinnzUp Charters at the 7 http://SeaSquaredCharters next year: Archbishop swimming would join include Homestead-area inches along with a new state Mile Marina, searched off- .com and http://Facebook Carroll High School, District 12-1A. Colonial Christian School. record yellowjack that shore for dolphin to no avail .com/MarathonFishing. Keynoter KeysNet.com Wednesday, April 24, 2013 3B

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MARATHON HORTICULTURE Another Keys tree among honor for Konrath biggest in state ed grade She’s named point aver- Shortleaf fig all-academic, age of measured at more than one of 24 4.77, Lignumvitae scored a 32 By RYAN McCARTHY (out of 36) By PATTI ROTH [email protected] on her ACT, with KONRATH If someone told you that Marathon High School’s a perfect Florida has more official big Taylor Konrath is having math section, and lettered trees than any other U.S. quite the senior year. in four sports over six state, you might be dubious. Named Florida’s years. Does Florida have any Wendy’s High School Extracurricular activi- trees that could compare to Heisman Award winner in ties include Marathon the biggest big tree of them November, Konrath was High’s student Academic all, the General Sherman also the school’s homecom- Advisory Council, National sequoia in California, which ing queen and helped lead Honor Society, Nike Club, stands 275 feet tall with a the Dolphins’ soccer team Fellowship of Christian girth of 998 inches? on a Cinderella run to the Athletes and fishing club, In fact, Florida does have state Class-1A Final Four. among other activities. some of the tallest, fattest and The Duke University- In addition, Konrath will broadest trees — of their bound scholar-athlete can be valedictorian when sen- species — in the nation, and add another impressive iors receive their diplomas many of them are in South accomplishment: Konrath on June 6. She plans to Florida. Like a 37-foot-tall Photo by AL DIAZ was named April 17 to the study biomedical engineer- Jamaican nettletree at an Senior forester Mark Torok (right) of the Florida Forest Service and Joy Klein with the Florida High School ing at Duke next year. urban park on Biscayne Bay. Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources Division measures trees in South Athletic Association 2013 According to the Or a 41-foot Florida licaria Florida for national and state records,including this wild tamarind tree in Homestead.It’s FHSAA, graduating sen- Academic All-State Team. on private property in the largest of its kind in the country. She’s one of 12 girls and iors had to have a cumula- Homestead that was a 12 boys statewide to tive unweighted grade seedling in a 4-inch pot when by American Forests, a non- ers affiliated with the tree- register. Many of the state receive the honor. The win- point average of at least 3.5 its owner won it in a raffle. profit conservation organiza- tracking programs, is the champion trees at Flamingo ners will be celebrated at an on a 4.0 scale, and earn a And Mark Torok is here to tion. Based on mathematic region’s diverse and some- Gardens are not eligible to be FHSAA banquet on June varsity letter in at least two prove it. formulas factoring in height, times unique tropical and national champions. 10 in Gainesville. Each different sports during his As a senior forester with trunk circumference and sub-tropical habitats. Nationally, about 200 winner will receive a or her junior and senior the Florida Forest Service, canopy size, trees deemed to Some trees, such as green species have no champion tree. $1,000 scholarship, while years, to be eligible for the Torok’s assignments include be the heftiest of their type buttonwood, wild tamarind Some hobbyists enjoy one girl and one boy will be all-academic team. taking the measure of big trees are listed on the national reg- and West Indian mahogany, scouting out big trees, and named scholar-athlete of Winners were chosen to see if they qualify for listing ister and the Florida grow primarily or exclusive- are rewarded with their name the year and be awarded “based on academic record, on the National Register of Champion Tree Register, ly in South Florida — at least featured as the “nominator.” another $3,000 scholarship athletic participation, non- Big Trees and a similar state started in 1975. within the United States — That’s when Torok steps in. and a trophy. athletic activities, commu- register. He’s responsible for The national register fea- so naturally the national Measuring trees is basical- One look at her athletic nity service and an essay. the area from Palm Beach to tures about 870 species. champions are from Florida. ly a low-tech task, with no and community involve- The 24 members came Key West and figures he’s Florida holds 130 reigning With the diversity of ladder or climbing required. ment and it’s obvious why from an applicant pool of measured about 200 trees in champion titles, more than champs comes a diversity of To figure out a tree’s height, Konrath was named to the more than 240 qualified the last seven years. any other state. heights and shapes. Torok employs a tool that all-state team. candidates from the associ- The National Big Tree The reason South Florida The most substantial cham- measures angles of a slope, She’s a three-time class ation’s 685 member high program was established is so well represented, pion tree in Florida, and per- figuring in the base of the tree president, sports a weight- schools.” about 74 years ago and is run according to Torok and oth- haps the trickiest tree Torok and the tallest part on top. has measured, is the national Figuring the angles for the champ for native shortleaf fig mathematic calculations often Observer crossword puzzle (wild banyan) in the Florida requires stepping back 100 Keys. The 48-foot-tall tree at feet or more from the target “Concerto for Springs” - Solution in the April 27 Keynoter Lignumvitae Key Botanical tree, a move that sometimes ACROSS 58 Agree 111 Novel 17 Persian fairy 74 Push gently State Park in Islamorada involves navigating swampy 1 Mineral springs 60 Sacred images 112 Sudden breakdowns 18 Guitar great Clapton 75 Challenged sports a trunk that measures an areas, rocky land, busy roads, 5Trite 62 Cover 116 Asiatic tree 28 Mother 76 Show pleasure impressive 444 around and a fences or dense heavy vegeta- 10 Sustains 63 Effulgence 117 Hindu queen 30 Armadillo 77 Eskimo hut crown spread of 76 feet. tion. “It’s a little tricky some- 15 Outer garment 65 Salted: Fr. 119 Over 32 Islands in 78 Clamorous Perhaps the tallest tree in times,” Torok says. 19 Spinach relative 67 To torture on a stake 121 Subtle emanation Galway Bay 79 Yawns South Florida is a 115-foot For measuring trunk cir- 20 Mr. Zola 69 Lateral boundary 122 Scrutinize 34 Italian poet 82 Director Van Sant 21 Headed bolt 70 Spanish title 123 Arabian chieftains 35 Kind of dog 84 Strange korina tree at Flamingo cumference and canopy, a 22 A unique person: sl. 71 Samoan seaport 124 Bond’s Moore 37 Underwater 87 Sensible Gardens in Davie. The stat- logger’s tape measure typi- 23 Detail 72 ___ de Balzac 125 Caudal appendage detecting device 89 Freedom from uesque tree, which is native cally works nicely, especially 24 Gentle reminders 75 The same 126 Confined 38 S.A. fish constraint to West Africa, is visible when someone else is hold- 25 Metropolitan feature 76 Slashing 127 Recording ribbons 39 Crippled 91 Mimics from miles away, said Laura ing the other end. 26 St. Philip ___ 80 Eskimo knife 128 Units of medicine 40 Nervous 93 Unruly tumult Tooley, director of horticul- In addition to the compet- 27 Take a tenth part of 81 Musical instrument 129 Hard fat 41 Belgian marble 95 Engage for pay ture for Flamingo Gardens. itive element, the Big Tree 29 Mr. Mineo 83 Dress fabric 43 Spanish province 97 Mother of Castor “It’s like standing next to a program provides useful 31 19th Cent. music 85 Tibetan gazelle DOWN 44 ___ Shute and Pollux skyscraper,” she said. environmental information, 33 Shade of blue 86 Shades of a 1 Slide 45 Barter 99 Bordeaux wine 34 Station primary color 2 Meat paste 47 Flinch 101 Recompense The korina tree is among Torok said, such as determin- 36 Pianist Peter 88 A billow 3 Fish sauce 49 Sign of the zodiac 102 Swords about 20 state champion trees ing which trees do best in 37 Daughter of 90 A rapid stroke 4 Florida Indian 52 Considers 104 Andean ruminant at Flamingo Gardens, Tooley which types of environments, Herodias 91 Dress ornament 5 Conduct oneself 53 Beginning 106 Morning reception said. Rules for inclusion on and which types are able to 40 Scarlet bird 92 Pro Woods 6 Friendship 55 Shooting at 107 Grate the state register are a little withstand hurricanes. 42 Swimming 94 Word in the Psalms 7 Ennead detached soldiers 108 ___ homo looser and allow naturalized 46 Horsey town in 96 Island: Fr. 8 High, in music 58 Egypt’s biggest city 109 Social group non-native species that are This was originally print- Florida 97 Slack 9 Decrease 59 Aunt: Fr. 110 Cut excluded from the national ed in the Miami Herald 47 Painless cyst 98 Picturesque 10 A preface 61 Hit 112 Canines 48 Rustic 100 Sousa operetta 11 Tear 64 Equal: comb. form 113 Hawaiian feast 50 At no time 102 Native soldiers 12 At an end 66 Plunders 114 American Indian 51 Title of India 13 Former Argentine 68 Caress 115 To season 52 Piebald horse 103 Highway charge president 70 Tennis matches 118 Before 54 Soaring sea birds 105 Air-raid alert 14 Flower organ 71 Place in a row 120 Sound used to 56 Opera singer 106 Gracious woman 15 Signified secondarily 72 Injures frighten 57 Land measure 107 Musical programs 16 The dill 73 Derived from oil solution Crossword the April 20 puzzle. 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y Records of Monroe, Florida, BROOKSIDE BLVD., set forth in this notice or take FRED'S BEDS thereby perfecting the lien of OLYMPIA FIELDS, IL 60461 other appropriate action with Ad# 466927 Assessments, Fees, and Tax- UNITED STATES 01-18-13; regard to this foreclosure mat- es pursuant to the Declaration Book 2609 / Page1037-1039 ter, you risk losing ownership NOTICE 100s of Beds and sections 721.16 and 1.96 5,611.39 3-8372 Unit B23 of your timeshare interest Factory Direct to You 192.37, Florida Statutes. See / Week 29 / Annual Timeshare through the trustee foreclosure Notice is hereby given that Ad# 444536 Exhibit "A" attached hereto for Interest GLEN F. DESLICH/ procedure established in sec- the 2012 Monroe County New Tropical Wicker the recording information for 257 N. Huron, AU GRES, MI tion 721.855, Florida Statutes. Value Adjustment Board will IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Bedroom and Living Room each Claim of Lien, the amount 48703 UNITED STATES 01- You may choose to sign and hold its Final Meeting on THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL secured by each Claim of Lien, 18-13; Book 2609 / Page1037- send to the trustee the en- Friday, April 26, 2013 at Dinettes, Futons, Recliners CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR and the per diem amount to 1039 1.62 4,650.51 NOTICE closed objection form, exercis- 11:00 a.m., at the Marathon MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Simmons Beautyrest account for the further accrual OF ELECTION TO PREVENT ing your right to object to the Government Center located www.fredsbeds.com of the amounts secured by TRUSTEE SALE IMPOR- use of the trustee foreclosure at 2798 Overseas Highway, Case No.: 13 DR 319 K each Claim of Lien. TANT: If you object to the use procedure. Upon the trustee’s 2nd Floor, Marathon, Florida. FREE DELIVERY Division: FAMILY IMPORTANT: If you fail to cure of the trustee foreclosure pro- receipt of your signed objection Marathon MM 53.5 743-7277 the default as set forth in this cedure, you could be subject to form, the foreclosure of the lien The purpose of this meeting EULALIA S VALDES, Big Coppitt MM 9.5 295-8430 notice or take other appropri- a deficiency judgment if the with respect to the default is the Certification of the Tax Petitioner ate action with regard to this proceeds from the sale of your specified in this notice shall be Roll and any other matters and foreclosure matter, you risk timeshare interest are insuffi- subject to the judicial foreclo- that may properly come PATRICK YEPEZ, losing ownership of your time- cient to offset the amounts sure procedure only. You have before the Board. Respondent. share interest through the secured by the lien. The under- the right to cure your default in trustee foreclosure procedure signed, (See Exhibit "A"), is the manner set forth in this Amy Heavilin, CPA NOTICE OF ACTION FOR established in section 721.855, (are) the owner(s) of timeshare notice at any time before the Clerk to the Value DISSOLUTION OF Florida Statutes. You may estate interest Unit Timeshare trustee’s sale of your timeshare Adjustment Board MARRIAGE choose to sign and send to the Interest at Beach House, a interest. If you do not object to FOUND PET BIRDS trustee the enclosed objection Condominium at 5051 the use of the trustee foreclo- Published April 20, 24, 2013 TO: PATRICK YEPEZ Cockatiel, near 49th St area, form, exercising your right to Overseas Highway, Key West, sure procedure, you will not be Florida Keys Keynoter 2207 FLAGLER AVE. APT. 2A Marathon. object to the use of the trustee FL 33040 The undersigned subject to a deficiency judg- KEY WEST, FL 33040 Exotic dove, Key Colony area. foreclosure procedure. Upon has received a Notice of De- ment even if the proceeds from Call Marathon Wild Bird the trustee’s receipt of your fault and intent to Foreclosure the sale of your timeshare Ad# 468384 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an Rescue 305-743-8382 signed objection form, the fore- from First American Title interest are insufficient to offset action has been filed against LOST YOUR PET? closure of the lien with respect Insurance Company, the Trust- the amounts secured by the Notice of sale Rainbow Title & you and that you are required OR to the default specified in this ee. The undersigned hereby lien. You have a right to cure Lien, Inc. will sell at Public to serve a copy of your written FOUND A PET? notice shall be subject to the exercises the undersigned’s the default set forth herein by Sale at Auction the following defenses, if any, to it on CALL US TO PLACE A right to object to the trustee paying in full, on or before the vehicles to satisfy lien pursuant EULALIA S VALDES, whose judicial foreclosure procedure FREE AD only. You have the right to cure foreclosure procedure estab- 30th day after the date of this to Chapter 677.209/ 210 of the address is 300 SOUTHARD THE KEYNOTER 743-5551 lished in section 721.855, Flori- Notice, Florida Statutes on May 16, ST., STE. 208 KEY WEST, FL your default in the manner set the following amounts: da Statutes. In order to be ef- 2013 at 10 A.M. *Auction will 33040 on or before May 7, forth in this notice at any time (1) all past due sums, (2) costs fective, this Notice of Election occur where each vehicle/ 2013, and file the original with before the trustee’s sale of of collection (3) interest, as ac- to Prevent Trustee Sale must vessel is located* 2005 Cont, the clerk of this Court at 500 your timeshare interest. If you crued to the date of payment, be received by the Trustee at VIN# 1ZJBS18175M029645 WHITEHEAD ST., KEY WEST, do not object to the use of the (4) per diem, as accrued to the the address set forth below on Located at Islamarine 80625 FL 33040 before service on trustee foreclosure procedure, date of payment, and (5) the or before the 30th day after the Overseas Highway Islamorada Petitoner or immediately there- you will not be subject to a foreclosure processing fee in date of the Notice of Default; FL 33036 Lien Amount: after. If you fail to do so, a deficiency judgment even if the the amount of $250, which and intent to Foreclose. $1,185.00 a) Notice to the BIG YARD SALE . Burton default may be entered proceeds from the sale of your amount will increase as the Trustee’s Address: 1160 North owner or lienor that he has a Methodist Church. MM 93 O/S. against you for the relief timeshare interest are insuffi- foreclosure proceeding pro- Town Center Drive, Suite 190, right to a hearing prior to the Sat. April 27, 9am-3pm. No demanded in the petition. cient to offset the amounts gresses. Further, payment secured by the lien. You have Las Vegas, NV 89144 Dated: must be made by forwarding a scheduled date of sale by filing early birds please! Something a right to cure the default set Owner’s signature Owner’s sig- cashier’s check payable to the with the Clerk of the Court. b) for everyone. Copies of all court docu- forth herein by paying in full, nature Print Name Print Name First American Title Insurance Owner has the right to recover ments in this case, including on or before the 30th day after Owner’s signature Owner’s sig- Company, possession of vehicle by orders, are available at the and drawn on a the date of this Notice, nature Print Name Print Name posting bond in accordance Clerk of the Circuit Court’s the state or national bank, a state Notice is hereby given to the with Florida Statutes Section office. You may review these following amounts: (1) all past or federal credit union, or a following parties: Party 559. 917. c) Proceeds from the documents upon request. due sums, (2) costs of collec- state or federal savings and tion (3) interest, as accrued to Designation Contract Number loan association, or savings sale of the vehicle after Name Obligor 3-11176 GLEN payment lien claimed by lienor You must keep the Clerk of the date of payment, (4) per bank. The Association has ap- F. DESLICH Obligor 3-11177 will be deposited with the Clerk the Circuit Court’s office diem, as accrued to the date of pointed the following Trustee GLEN F. DESLICH Obligor 3- of the Court. Any person(s) notified of your current ad- payment, and (5) the foreclo- to conduct the trustee’s sale: 13915 JOANNE DUBICKI Obli- First American Title Insurance claiming any interest(s) in the dress. (You may file Notice sure processing fee in the Furniture must go! Sectional gor 3-5287 JOSE MANUEL Company, above vehicles contact: of Current Address, Florida amount of $250, which amount a California corpo- with two end recliners (beige) TROCHE Obligor 3-5287 LISA Rainbow Title & Lien, Inc., Supreme Court Approved will increase as the foreclosure ration, duly registered in the good condition $250, TV stand MARIE TROCHE Obligor 3- (954) 920-6020. *All auctions Family Law Form 12.915.) proceeding progresses. state of Florida as an Insur- $50, Full sz matrs/box spring & 5779 JOHN ALONZO CANN, are held with reserve* Some Future papers in this lawsuit Further, payment must be ance Company, 1160 North frame $150. 954-770-6912 JR. Obligor 3-8165 KELLI of the vehicles may have been will be mailed to the address made by forwarding a cashier’s Town Center Drive, Suite 190, [email protected] First CHIVERS Obligor 3-8372 released prior to auction LIC # on record at the clerk’s check payable to the Las Vegas, NV 89144; Phone: American Title Insurance GLEN F. DESLICH (RSVP# AB-0001256 office. 702-792-6863. Association Company, and drawn on a 298447), (04/17/13, 04/24/13) Contact: Sunset Harbor Published April 24,May 1, 2013 WARNING: Rule 12.285, state or national bank, a state Resort, a Condominium c/o PRIVATE COLLECTOR Published April 17, 24, 2013 Florida Keys Keynoter Florida Family Law Rules of or federal credit union, or a Hyatt Residential Management WANTS. Rolex Dive watches Florida Keys Keynoter Procedure, requires certain state or federal savings and 140 Fountain Parkway, Suite and Pilot Watches. Old model loan association, or savings 570, St. Petersburg, FL 33716, Military clocks & watches. automatic disclosure of Ad# 471635 documents and information. bank. The Association has ap- Phone 727-803-9400 EXHIBIT Call 305-743-4578. Failure to comply can result pointed the following Trustee Ad# 457455 "A" Contract No. Interval No. to conduct the trustee’s sale: Obligor(s) and Address Claim NOTICE OF PUBLIC in sanctions, including First American Title Insurance AUCTION dismissal or striking of NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND of Lien Recording Date/Instr. Company, a California corpo- No. Per Diem Default Amount U.S. COINS pleadings. INTENT TO FORECLOSE Auction to be held on 5/8/2013 Unwanted or broken gold + ration, duly registered in the Foreclosure HOA 21959-SH6- 1-13979 Unit 411 / Week 50 / at 8:00 A.M. at All American silver jewlery. Old oil paintings state of Florida as an HOA To: Obligor (see Exhibit Annual Timeshare Interest Dated: March 28, 2013 Towing & Tire, Inc., 711 Best price guaranteed. Private Insurance Company, 1160 "A" attached hereto for PRESTON G. THOMPSON/ North Town Center Drive, Suite 13640 NORTH GAYTON Largo Rd, Key Largo, FL collector. 305-743-5780 CLERK OF THE Obligors and their notice ad- 33037 in accordance to FL CIRCUIT COURT 190, Las Vegas, NV 89144; dress) This Notice is regarding ROAD, RICHMOND, VA 23233 Phone: 702-792-6863 UNITED STATES 01-18-13; statue section 713.78 for By: Marislady Lopez that certain timeshare interest unpaid towing & storage. Deputy Clerk Association Contact: Beach owned by Obligor in Sunset Book 2609 / Page1040-1042 House, a Condominium c/o 0.51 1,469.97 1-1486 Unit 211 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT Harbor Resort, located in 2000 CROWN VICTORIA All new. 20’ refrigerated Published April 3, 10, 17, 24, Hyatt Residential Management Monroe County, Florida, and / Week 19 / Annual Timeshare 140 Fountain Parkway, Suite Interest CRAIG GOULD and 4 DOOR counter, new hot server, 2013 more specifically described as VIN# 2FAFP73W4YX134995 sneeze glass, dough divider, Florida Keys Keynoter 570, St. Petersburg, FL 33716, follows: Unit (see Interval De- RAYMOND VINO/293 Phone 727-803-9400 EXHIBIT NORTHERN BLVD,, SAINT trays, etc. $1,500. scription on Exhibit "A"), Week Published April 24, 2013 305-849-0397 "A" Contract No. Interval No. (see Interval Description on JAMES, NY 11780 UNITED Obligor(s) and Address Claim STATES 01-18-13; Book 2609 Florida Keys Keynoter Ad# 457287 Exhibit "A"), of Sunset Harbor of Lien Recording Date/Instr. Resort, a Condominium, / Page1040-1042 2.02 No. Per Diem Default Amount together with any undivided in- 5,791.65 NOTICE OF ELEC- NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND 3-11176 Unit A22 / Week 30 / TION TO PREVENT TRUST- INTENT TO FORECLOSE terest in the common elements Ad# 473113 Annual Timeshare Interest appurtenant thereto, according EE SALE IMPORTANT: If you Foreclosure HOA 21954-BH6- GLEN F. DESLICH/257 N. object to the use of the trustee HOA To: Obligor (see Exhibit to the Declaration of Condo- NOTICE OF PUBLIC Huron, AU GRES, MI 48703 minium thereof recorded in foreclosure procedure, you "A" attached hereto for UNITED STATES 01-18-13; could be subject to a deficien- AUCTION KEY LARGO Park Model for Obligors and their notice ad- Official Records Book 1376 at sale. Handicapped designed, Book 2609 / Page1037-1039 Page 1093, Public Records of cy judgment if the proceeds dress) This Notice is regarding 1.62 4,650.50 3-11177 Unit from the sale of your timeshare Auction to be held on 5/7/2013 1 BR, furnished. Never lived in. that certain timeshare interest Monroe County, Florida, at 8:00 A.M. at All American Lot rent $500/mo. $15,000. A22 / Week 31 / Annual together with any amendments interest are insufficient to offset owned by Obligor in Beach Timeshare Interest GLEN F. the amounts secured by the Towing & Tire, Inc., 711 Owner financing available. House, a Condominium, locat- thereto. Pursuant to that cer- Largo Rd, Key Largo, FL 305-522-5841 DESLICH/257 N. Huron, AU tain Declaration of Condomini- lien. The undersigned, (See ed in Monroe County, Florida, GRES, MI 48703 UNITED Exhibit "A"), is (are) the 33037 in accordance to FL um of Sunset Harbor Resort, statue section 713.78 for KEY WEST 14’x60’ 2BR, 1BA and more specifically descri- STATES 01-18-13; Book 2609 owner(s) of timeshare estate Central A/C, hot tub, bed as follows: Unit (see Inter- recorded in Official Records unpaid towing & storage. / Page1037-1039 1.62 Book 1376 at Page 1093, Pub- interest Unit Timeshare Inter- appliances included. val Description on Exhibit "A"), 4,650.50 3-12003 Unit E31 / est at Sunset Harbor Resort at lic Records of Monroe County, 1992 15ft homemade boat Large kitchen & living room. Week (see Interval Description Week 52 / Annual Timeshare 200 Sunset Way, Key West, $45,000. Call 941-525-8807 on Exhibit "A"), Beach House, Florida, and all amendments trailer Interest KRISTI DEVINE, as thereto (the "Declaration"), Ob- FL 33040. The undersigned a Condominium according to Individual and as Trustee of has received a Notice of De- VIN# NOVIN0200382182 the Declaration of Condomini- ligor is liable for the payments the BALI NEWBURY TRUST of certain assessments, main- fault and intent to Foreclosure um thereof recorded in Official DATED NOVEMBER 30, from First American Title Published April 24, 2013 Mobile Home Lot For Sale Records Book 1510, Page 225 tenance fees, and ad valorem Florida Keys Keynoter 1999/7 MONTCLAIR, WEST property taxes (collectively, Insurance Company, the Trust- In Key RV Park, Public Records of Monroe NEWBURY, MA 01985 ee. The undersigned hereby Marathon. County, Florida, and all exhib- "Assessments, Fees and Tax- UNITED STATES 01-18-13; es") and Sunset Harbor Resort exercises the undersigned’s $79K. its attached thereto, and any Book 2609 / Page1037-1039 right to object to the trustee 305-743-5164 amendments thereof (the Condominium Association, Ad# 473793 2.10 6,025.42 3-13915 Unit Inc., a not-for-profit Florida foreclosure procedure estab- "Declaration"). Pursuant to that B14 / Week 50 / Annual lished in section 721.855, Flori- corporation (the "Association") NOTICE OF COLLECTIVE certain Declaration of Condo- Timeshare Interest JOANNE da Statutes. In order to be ef- minium of Beach House, a has a lien for such Assess- BARGAINING SESSION 2 BR / 1.5 BA MM 100 DUBICKI/560 MARTIN ROAD, ments, Fees and Taxes pur- fective, this Notice of Election Condominium, recorded in TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753 to Prevent Trustee Sale must Canal front, swimming pool, suant to the terms of the Dec- The Monroe County Sheriff’s Official Records Book 1510 at UNITED STATES 01-18-13; be received by the Trustee at 2nd floor of CBS home. $1800 laration and applicable Florida Office and Fraternal Order of Page 225, Public Records of Book 2609 / Page1037-1039 the address set forth below on / mo. incl util + cable. Small law. The Obligor has failed to Police will engage in collec- Monroe County, Florida, and 2.05 5,880.59 3-5287 Unit E14 or before the 30th day after the pet okay. (305) 322-2937. pay when due the Assess- tive bargaining for MCSO all amendments thereto (the / Week 31 / Annual Timeshare date of the Notice of Default; ments, Fees, and Taxes as Deputies on May 7, 2013 at MARATHON 4 BR, 2 BA "Declaration"), Obligor is liable Interest JOSE MANUEL and intent to Foreclose. assessed or advanced and is 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the 2 car garage! On dry lot, for the payments of certain as- TROCHE and LISA MARIE Trustee’s Address: 1160 North thereby in default of the obliga- Sheriff’s Administrative fenced in yard. $1850/mo + sessments, maintenance fees, TROCHE/19 WINCHESTER Town Center Drive, Suite 190, tion to pay such amounts as Headquarters, 5525 College util. 305-743-7277 and ad valorem property taxes ROAD, LAKEWOOD, NY Las Vegas, NV 89144 Dated: and when due. Accordingly, Road on Stock Island. MM 100 Bayside, 3 BR, 2 BA, (collectively, "Assessments, 14750 UNITED STATES 01- Owner’s signature Owner’s sig- the Association did cause a Session is open to the unfurn, screened in porch, fully Fees and Taxes") and Beach 18-13; Book 2609 / Page1037- nature Print Name Print Name Claim of Lien to be recorded in public. Anyone desiring to fenced oversized park like set- House Condominium 1039 1.70 4,872.46 3-5779 Owner’s signature Owner’s sig- the Public Records of Monroe, appeal any decision taken at ting, small pet OK. $2500/mo Association of Key West, Inc., Unit F22 / Week 45 / Annual nature Print Name Print Name Florida, thereby perfecting the any session will need a F/L/S. + util (516) 655-5321 a not-for-profit Florida corpora- Timeshare Interest JOHN Notice is hereby given to the lien of Assessments, Fees, record of the proceedings, tion (the "Association") has a ALONZO CANN, JR./63 following parties: Party Desig- MM 89 SPLIT LEVEL LG. and Taxes pursuant to the and may need to ensure that lien for such Assessments, CHESTNUT DRIVE, nation Contract Number Name 1 BR / 2.5 BA Lg. liv. room, eat Declaration and sections a verbatim record of the Fees and Taxes pursuant to RICHBORO, PA 18954 Obligor 1-1486 RAYMOND in kit., Freshly painted, 721.16 and 192.37, Florida proceedings is made. If you the terms of the Declaration UNITED STATES 01-18-13; VINO (RSVP# 298453), screened patio & fenced yd. Statutes. See Exhibit "A" at- need accommodation or and applicable Florida law. The Book 2609 / Page1037-1039 (04/17/13, 04/24/13) Elec. & basic cable incl. tached hereto for the recording assistance to attend, please Obligor has failed to pay when 2.14 6,126.06 3-6071 Unit E23 $1500. (305) 517-6582 or information for each Claim of contact Michelle Quad at due the Assessments, Fees, / Week 34 / Annual Timeshare Published April 17, 24, 2013 (305) 664-7252 and Taxes as assessed or Lien, the amount secured by 305-292-7021. Interest JAMES FAHEY/6 each Claim of Lien, and the Florida Keys Keynoter MM 90 O/S 3 BR / 3 BA advanced and is thereby in CAROLINE DRIVE, per diem amount to account for Published April 24, 2013 Spacious, w/ pool & dockage. default of the obligation to pay BELLINGHAM, MA 02019 Great location. $3000 / mo. + such amounts as and when the further accrual of the Florida Keys Keynoter UNITED STATES 01-18-13; amounts secured by each util. F/L/S. Avail. 5/15. Yearly due. Accordingly, the Associa- Book 2609 / Page1037-1039 lease. Larry Leberman, Agent, tion did cause a Claim of Lien Claim of Lien. IMPORTANT: If GET RESULTS 2.66 7,615.22 3-8165 Unit C34 you fail to cure the default as Island Breeze Realty. Call to be recorded in the Public / Week 43 / Annual Timeshare (305) 852-8040 Interest BYRON CHIVERS and CONTINUED IN NEXT COLUMN with the Keynoter’s CONTINUED IN NEXT COLUMN KELLI CHIVERS/20900 WOWclassified LOOK section. !!! WOW LOOK !!! 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s LayoutOWNER FINANCING RequiredUNDER CONSTRUCTION - PRICED TO SELL Professionally Built - Local Licensed Contractor COMMERCIAL SPACES w/over 35+ years experience MM 100 150+sf) *Warehouse - $500 Spacious 1900+sf Ground Level w/Fabulous Layout 14 x 24 w/ bath aradise! 300+ sf of Covered Porches *Large Office - $500 /Ramp 14 x 27 w/ bath CBS Construction - “X” Zone/No Flood Ins Required School *Small Office - $300 sign - 3 bed/2 bath PLUS Bonus Room - 10 x 16 feet ! Great Master Suite *AC Storage - $300 " # $ 98 10 x 16 feet Tons of Hall Closet Space - Lg A/C’d Attic (150+sf) Call (305) 522-6598 % ! # RMS!!Sits on 3 lots - Create Your Own Backyard Paradise! Great Upper Keys Neighborhood & Park w/Ramp Walking Distance to A+ Rated Elementary School Marathon - Commercial 6465 O/S Hwy, Unit #3: Space for Make BIG Easily Converted to ADA Accessible Design rent, $900/Mo (plus tax), Call (305) 522-6598 • $349,000 includes water svs & garbage $$$$ NOW svs. Overseas Hwy Signage LOW DOWN PAYMENT - EASY TERMS!! Space included with Unit. 1st, Last & Sec. Please call 305- Bartender, Dancers HIRING! 743-5680, M-F, 9-4. Servers & Security MARATHON US 1 Housing available Commercial Space Avail. G Service Outboard Tech./Rigger 1000 sf, $1/sf + util, taxes & Monday - Saturday insur. Yard space also G Sales Person available. 305-923-9542 Call Mr Ford REALTORS 664-4335 Apply in person Mon-Fri 11-5 WOODY’S MM82 Also can email info to [email protected] Clara Mayette REALTOR®, GRI FIRST MORTGAGE LOANS FOR SALE. Discounted 25%. POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT: Currently paying 7.25%. The Guidance/Care 5800 Overseas Highway-Suite 17 [email protected]. (305) 743-5164 Marathon, Florida 33050 Center, Inc. Cell: 305-395-2095 RN - Marathon Full-Time inpatient. [email protected] www.ExitFloridaKeys.com Behavioral Health LOCAL INVESTOR Seeks Technician - Marathon opportunity to partner with existing So. Fla. based sm- Crisis Stabilization Unit med size growing business or Part-Time Registered Nurses R/E project (apt. bldg/Hotel) in need of working capital. Behavioral Health Please send proposal w/ funding requirements to Therapist Environmental Services Aide [email protected] Providing individual and OM group counseling for mental health and substance abuse Maintenance Director clients in the Marathon office. Florida License Required: LCSW, LMHC or Apply online at: LMFT. Bi-lingual preferred. Full time. http://www.fishermenshospital.org Criminal Defense Law Office Fisherman’s Community Hospital is in Marathon seeking Substance Abuse part-time/full-time secretary. located in Marathon, FL Marathon 574 99th St Ocean. Position includes answering Counselors Unfurn 1BR, 1BA apt on canal. phones, filing, and For Jail Incarceration E.O.E./Drug Free Workplace/E-verify Tiled. Scrn porch. 40’ dockage. correspondence with clients. Program at Monroe County PETS WELCOME. $1200/mo. Knowledge of the legal system F/L/S. 305-289-0802 a must. Please contact Detention Center in Key MARATHON EFFICIENCY 305-289-9397 or email a West. Bachelor’s in Human Stilt house on canal o/s for Furn/unfurn, by Porky’s (South resume to Services required. CAP rent Spacious 1/1 stilt house end of Mrthn). Cable, water & [email protected] and Bilingual preferred. one canal in from ocean for trash incl. $700/mo + elec. for consideration. rent. $1400.00 + elec. pets ok. Dockage avail 1-305-834-0215 Full-Time. m/m 99.5 305 450-2687 RECEPTIONIST- P/T position MARATHO N EFFICIENCY for real estate office in Case Manager Ocean Isles gated commty. Marathon. Windows exp. Coordinating and providing Furn, clubhouse w/pool , N/S, needed. Send resume to Making a Difference with Children & Families no pets. Bkgnd chk req. $795. Keynoter, c/o Recept., P.O. services to adults and children 1/2 Duplex for rent 1/2 Duplex 386-308-4071; 386-467-1966 Box 500158, Marathon, 33050 in the Middle Keys. Bachelor’s Family Support Worker: for rent. Completely MARATHON in Human Service Field and remodeled. New cabinets, tile, Large waterfront apt 3BR, 2BA. A/C and range. Washer/Dryer Dock your boat, and bike to the 1 year experience required. Transporter in Key West included. $1200 per month. beach. $1,650/mo. F/L/S. Credit Services Manager Full-Time. First/Last/Security required. 718-428-1374 Keys Federal Credit Union References required. 10803 Must have a valid driver’s license, up to date MM102 1 BR / 1 BA (Key West) All applicants must submit: 5th Ave Gulf. Call 743-7072 8 The Credit Services Manager auto insurance & own transportation. to 5 Monday thru Friday only. Furn. downstairs apt. Incl. manages the risk and 1) resume; 2) three references; $1,200 305-743-7072 elec. & water. No smoking / no collection activities related to 3) undergo background, finger- For detailed job description visit wesleyhouse.org [email protected] pets, $850 /mo. F/S (305) delinquent consumer accounts, 904-8866 or (305) 970-4344 print, and drug screening prior Marathon ensuring the delinquency level Nice 2/1 with FL MM 89 1 BR FRESHLY of the credit union remains to any offer of employment. Send application/resume to [email protected] room, cent. a/c, tile floors, w/d painted rear, upstairs apt. below appropriate levels. or stop by 1304 Truman Ave office. 1300/mth, F/L/S +util. 305-743 Manages staff in the collection -3847 [email protected] Elec. & basic cable incl. Send resume to $900 / mo. (305) 517-6582 of delinquent accounts, Competitive salary plus good benefits. or (305) 664-7252. repossession of secured [email protected] MM 95 CANAL FRONT 1 BR property and real estate, to WHFS is an EEOC Employer and Drug-Free Workplace Apt. No pets. 1st and last. include disposition of the EEOC/DFWP $1000 / mo. incl. all util. & secured property. Responsible Former applicants need not reapply cable. Call (786) 295-1789. for the strategic direction and operation of the collections MM 97.8 QUIET LOCATION function. Minimum of five years Unfurn. 1st floor 1 BR collections/ credit experience Apartment. No pets / required, preferably in The 16th Judicial Circuit is accepting No Smoking. $900 / mo. consumer, real estate and application for a part-time (10 hours a Call (305) 942-8367. credit cards. Minimum of five years of managerial Front Desk Part time We are week) Male Assistant Urinalysis experience required. a Timeshare Resort, Looking Technician to work with juvenile and A Bachelor’s Degree preferred. for a person with Computer adult substance abuse clients in Good credit a must. Visit skills, must speak English, a www.keysfcu.org to obtain a people person. Application will Marathon and Plantation Key offices. 3/2+loft MM 87 Comp Remod job application. Fax be available at the office M-F applications to 293-6056. from 8am to 5pm. 305-743- The primary functions will be to observe and collect urine samples, random Gorgeous townhome in Exec 7900 [email protected] Bay Club. Stainless, granite, Please and scheduled at the lab and field testing sites, as well as other assigned tons of room. Beautiful include resume and salary HOUSEKEEPING F/T or P/T. duties. This job pays $12.00 per hour, hours are flexible. Interested applicants commun pool, tennis courts, requirements with application. 8 AM - 3 PM. Big Pine Key should submit a State of Florida Application to [email protected] or beach & dock. Furn of Unfurn. E.O.E. Fishing Lodge, MM33. Won’t last! $1,700/mo 954-816 Personnel, 302 Fleming Street, Key West, Florida 33040. State of Florida Vacant Commercial Lot Apply in person or call -6455 [email protected] 1.54 305-872-2351 applications can be found at www.Keyscourts.net. The successful applicant acres, 488 feet along US 1, will be required to pass a complete background check. Applications are being A MOVE IN NOW from $275 MM 10.5, Big Coppitt Key HOUSEKEEPING POSITION week. MARATHON. CLEANING PERSON, P/T accepted until the position is filled. Suburban Commercial zoning. Lower Keys for Sat. Am, available in Grassy Key, Weekly or monthly. Fully furn. MLS #: 559830 Within 15 feet approx. 4 hrs. Yr round work. part time. All utilities, cable & free WI FI of Sewage, Water, and Electric Drug test & background check Call 305-923-6161 We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age or disability. If you need included. 305-289-0800 hookup. Onsite vegetation can req’d. 743-0697 Lv message RESORT HELP accommodations to participate in the application/selection process, please notify us in advance be mitigated. $950,000 305- at (305)295-3652; to make call through the Florida Relay Center, you can dial 7-1-1. 872-5264 [email protected] Immediate opening! GATE ATTENDANT μ Dock Hand/General KCB 2/2 FURN. CONDO Nights & weekend work. Maintenance Large Sandy Beach, Fishing MM 65, Long Key. Marathon, 305-797-1707 pier, Pool, Tennis, Cable TV, Call 305-664-4860 or fax (Fishermen’s W/D incl. No pets or smoking. MARATHON resume to 305-664-5268 Sunshine Key RV Resort SeaTow Looking for FT & PT Point) 20th St. Lot 5, boat is Legal Admin/Paralegal 6+Month min. $1,400/mo+elec. now hiring for PT Security (Fri- captains in the Marathon and dock & tool shed. 12,500 sf. GROUNDSKEEPER / Wanted Legal Admin for real F/S. Ref Req. 305-289-4680 MAINTENANCE Full time. Sun), PT Gate Guard (Fri- estate/probate law firm. Big Pine areas. Must have Owner financing available . Sun), FT Housekeeping, and captain’s license and tow Marathon 2/1 condo, MM 50 $360K obo. 305-923-9633 Background check required. Experience required. Fax Apply in person, no phone FT Maintenance Supervisor. resume to Sandra at 305-367- endorsement. Contact Ernie 2nd floor, fully furn, heated Must be available weekends. pool. Free dockage to 38’, calls please: Seacamp, 1300 0915 [email protected] at 305-289-2055 Big Pine Ave, Big Pine Key. Apply in person 38801 O/S Year lease, $1200 mo + util Hwy, MM39. 305-872-2217 F/L/S. Avail 5/1. 401-391-9514 KENNEL CAREGIVER sunshinekey_mgr@equitylifes tyle.com Animal care duties req’d. Must EXPERIENCED HELP ONLY OFFICE SPACE MM 98 be able to lift at least 50 Personal Assistant Errands, THE MOORINGS is seeking μ Breakfast Cook Small office - $300 per mo. pounds. This critical position shop, etc. 8-12 hrs/wk incl Th. self motivated, detail oriented μ Prep Cook, Line Cook AC Space - $300 per mo. will only be filled by a Reliable trans.Stable,no drugs, and hard working individuals to μ Host/Hostess Call ( 305) 522-6598 compassionate, caring alcohol or drama. Gas for KW fill positions in Housekeeping. μ Waitstaff individual that loves to work travel. Smrlnd 305-509-1605 Please submit an application μ Bartender with animals and people. /resume @ 123 Beach Rd., μ Bus Person F/T or P/T. Evening and LARGE STORAGE YARD Islamorada. MM 81.5 ocean μ Front of House Managers weekends required. Call MM 91. Suitable for your side or email: Apply in person: Marathon Veterinary Hospital. business. Only $600 per [email protected] Delivery / Labor Delivery Sunset Grille & Raw Bar, 7 743-7099 MM 92 HARRY HARRIS PK. month Call (305) 522-6598. person wanted must be over Knights Key Blvd, Marathon. 25 yrs old, with Florida clean 2 BR / 1 BA, covered screen MM 93 LARGE driving record. 305-852-8771 IMMEDIATE HIRING porch. W/D inside, Access to STORAGE YARD Dolphin Research Center [email protected] Host/Dining Room Captain & comm. boat ramp. $1500 / FENCED AREA, SPACE Customer Service Clerk F/T has a full-time position for an Bus Person/Food Runner at mo. + util. Call (305) 321-9944 AVAILABLE . & P/T, Bahia Honda Park MM IT Technical Specialist . Hideaway Cafe. Call Robert OCEANSIDE TAVERNIER (305) 522-6598 37. Be a team player & have Successful candidate will have at 289-1554 10am-12pm. 1 BR in good neighborhood. 1 some exp. in Retail, Food Srv good problem solving skills, or Water Sports 305-872-3954 CAPT. (50 TON) & 6 PACK person only. No smoking, working knowledge of MS Capt. F/P with PADI Scuba LINE COOK , WAITSTAFF & DISHWASHER bkgrnd. ck. $600 / mo. + util. CLIMATE CONTROLLED Office/Windows OS, a pleasant Instr. or DM cert. needed for FRONT DESK ASSOCIATE / Apply Brutus Seafood F/L/S. (305) 898-6065 STORAGE. attitude and ability to work well Key Largo Dive Resort. Only Reservations. F/P for Key 6950 O/S Hwy Call Fred’s Beds, with others. Must be able to lift clean cut, non smoking, Largo Dive Resort, clean cut, Marathon or call 743-9181 305-743-7277 non smoker send resume to: 30 pounds. Weekends enthusiastic applicants. Send required. Benefits include email to [email protected] RV LOTS FOR RENT Marathon office space. Desk [email protected] medical insurance, 401(k), or call (305) 394 4400. Marathon /office space. Price negotiable HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED vacation and paid holidays. In Adult Park based on space req’d. Profes- in Key Largo, Spanish ok, Job description available at SCUBA INSTRUCTOR (PADI) Please call 305-743-6519 sional building. Hwy frontage English not necessary, apply in www.dolphins.org. E-mail your F/P for Key Largo Dive Resort, abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVYXYZ<>1234567890,./-=_+:” 305-731-1183; 305-731-9751 person at Amoray Dive Resort, resume to [email protected] clean cut, non smoker, email: MM 104.5 bay side. EOE [email protected] 6B Wednesday, April 24, 2013 KeysNet.com Keynoter

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Join Food For Thought’s Stop in the Marathon office at Tom Thumb Subway Cafe Team! Vegan/Vegetarian cuisine & culinary skills helpful. 3015 Overseas Highway Store Clerks Assistant Manager Food For Thought Marathon. 2pm – 10pm 305-743-3297 to fill out an application or call SHIFTS [email protected] 6am – 2pm Sandwich Artists NOW HIRING Carter at 305-743-5551 Ext. 21. 2pm – 10pm SHIFTS SERVER AND PART-TIME KITCHEN HELP. Apply at the 10pm – 6am 7am–2pm&2pm–10pm Stuffed Pig, Marathon. SERVERS, EXPERIENCED Night time, full time/part time. We will train. No experience needed. Apply in person to Key Colony Inn, 700 W. Ocean Drive, Key Colony Beach. Call Cleveland at 786-295-5307 Competitive wages and benefits. MARATHON - If you are a well-organized, DFWP • E.O.E. dedicated and experienced licensed Realtor, an Part Time Data Collector Needed RetailData delivers exceptional opportunity awaits you as the Real retail intelligence via customized shops that fit our Estate Assistant to a Top Agent and Broker. ELECTRIC - Kelly Electric clients’ requirements. We use Serving the Middle Keys since state-of-the-art hardware and Opportunity involves all aspects of real estate 1980! Fair prices, dependable! software to provide observable μ TOM THUMB marketplace facts. Our from preparing CMA’s, transaction management, Lic# EC525 743-6098 accurate, timely, cost-effective, Marathon A/C & Appliances Food Stores, Inc. and actionable information Sales and Fast & Reliable produces a superior return on business management to showing properties. Service! Lic# CAC017490 Offers the following positions in our clients’ information Call 743-5051 MONROE COUNTY investment. RetailData has Job requires strong people skills, solid computer met the data requirements for Plumbing - Ernest E. Rhodes * Managers & Manager Trainees our expanding client base background and a willingness to work in order to Lic# CFC1427241 since 1988. 10700 5th Ave, Gulf, Marathon * Assistant Managers Three shifts available: manage a high volume business. Send resume to 743-7072 We are looking for a Data * Store Clerks 6am to 2pm Collector in the Marathon area. The successful candidate will [email protected] 2pm to 10pm be a self starter who likes to Boat Lifts Inc Install & Repair 10pm to 6am work independently and enjoys Concrete wood dock repair. a challenge. This position Piling wraps, pin piles installed. To apply please call 786-295-5307 consists of collecting retail Decorative concrete 289-7350 pricing information in grocery, and ask for Cleveland Mathis office, pet and mass retailer Boat Lifts Inc Install & Repair locations. Prior experience in We will train. LINE COOK Concrete wood dock repair. No experience needed. grocery, retail, merchandising, Piling wraps, pin piles installed. inventory, undercover price Decorative concrete 289-7350 checks or mystery shopping Experienced. Good pay, great working Competitive wages and benefits. DFWP. E.O.E. highly desirable Must be able CABINETS - FRED’S BEDS to work 40 hours the last week conditions, good hours. Paid holidays KITCHEN KORNER of every month, and 5 hours & health benefits available. Real Wood Cabinets;Particle the first 3 weeks of the month. Board Prices. Mrthn. 743-7277 Apply in person at: DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR We pay drive time and mileage Concrete Designs as well as the following: MARATHON Protect & beautify any The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority is look- Flexible work schedules concrete surface. Custom art- ing for a Distribution System Operator to Work independently YACHT CLUB work by Ed Moran! Deco Feedback for growth and coatings, stained pavers etc! perform entry-level, semi-skilled work, development 825 33rd St., Marathon Lic# SP3136. 305-923-0654 involving the repair and maintenance of Quarterly Bonus opportunity www.keysdecoconcrete.com for performance FKAA water distribution and transmission Medical/Dental benefits PEST CONTROL systems. Employees must ensure safe effective 1st of month following Charter Pest Control working conditions, maintain water flow, date of hire CLASS A CDL WRECKER 29’ COMMERCIAL Y & G Your Local Company. 401K after 1st year of DRIVER. Clean driving record 300 HP John Deere, low hrs. All types of pest control. and test the water supply. Qualifications: H.S. diploma or GED; employment required. Apply 100850 Fishing & trap pulling. Ocean Reef to Key West. supplemented by 1 yr previous experience and/or training as Overseas Hwy., Key Largo, Full electronics. $20,000 obo Contact us at 305-451-3389. a pipefitter with a public utility, construction comp, or plumb- For a full job description and to FL. 305-451-0714 305-522-2702, Islamorada complete an application, REDECORATE IN A DAY ing comp. Must have a valid FL CDL “A” license w/in 12 mos please visit our website at All types of permits for sale! Affordable decorating using of hire date. Must obtain a FDEP Level 3 license w/in 18 mos http://www.retaildatallc.com. Rock Shrimp, King Fish, S existing furnishings. Also of hire date. Salary Range $38,726. -$46,471, with excellent No phone calls please. Atlantic Snapper, Grouper, organizing, assist move-ins. Location: Upper Keys. Gulf 6 Pack reef & pelagic, Lybrand Redesign 292-2682 benefits. Apply online at Commercial Gulf Reef Fish, www.fkaa.com Deadline: 5:00 p.m. on 04/30/13. Gulf Snapper IFQ’s, Long Line TIKI HUTS Pkg. Many other permits avail. NEW & REPAIR Sales Associate Dion Quik 30’ CHRIS CRAFT Cabin We buy, sell & broker all types EEO, VPE, ADA Cruiser. Handyman’s Special. of permits. Call before you buy 305-664-0099 Marts is currently accepting Lic# CYC 000002 applications for both full and Great Liveaboard! $1,750. or sell! Please call for prices. part-time Sales Associates See at 2525 Overseas Hwy, Licensed & Bonded. All per- position in Islamorada. Marathon. mits guaranteed valid for trans- Qualified applicants will be fer, many ref’s avail. John 33’ FORTIER 1988 Twin Stump Grinding energetic, positive, enjoy Potts Jr.321-784-5982, 321- Perkins, flybridge, sport Stump Grinding & working with the public, and 302-3630. www.shipsusa.com have a can-do- attitude. fisherman. Appr at $135K, ask Fence repair 743-5551 Applicants must be able to $45K or trade for RV or auto. MTHN-Mari ne Storage: boats, Lic. 1204. 872-9877 852-3216 work nights and weekends and Free dockage. 305-942-3055 trailers, campers, any clean have 2 - 3 year previous retail. storage OK on wheels. Best All interested candidates can rates in town. Check with us Call today to advertise your business stop by Dion’s Main Office first! Call Emil, 731-3386 located at 81644 Overseas in the Hwy. or forward a resume to Kristie Hernandez at Services Directory [email protected]. of our Classifieds section EOE/ Drug Free workplace 305-664-3200 [email protected] 1989 CADILLAC ALLANTE Starting at only $60 for 4 weeks Convertible. Red with black interior. Excellent cond. $7000. in all print editions of Will trade for boat, RV, etc. Salesperson for Security CO. ’78 Whaler 1978 Boston Also PT Assistant. Knowledge Whaler 13.5ft, ’92 Yamaha MM 99. Call 305-942-3055. The Keynoter and The Reporter of the field, good refs & dr. lic. 40hp, and Bimini. And with 94 JAGUAR CONVERTIBLE Fax resume to 743-2022 or call trailer. Very good condition. Gold with brown top. 62,000 plus online every day at Keysnet.com 743-2522. DFWP. Middle Keys Serious inquiries please. miles. Good condition. $8,900. $5000.00 OBO 305-942-1853 305-743-6773 or Subscriptions [email protected] 305-240-0318 743-5551 Carpente r’s helper/laborer. Carolina Skiff Specialists All AAA AUTO μ ALL YEARS! Drug free. Form work exp. sizes & models: Sea Chasers, Junk-Used. Cars-Vans-Trucks Placing and tying re-bar. Bennington pontoons & Hydra. Running or not. Cash. Active driver’s lic. and own sports. Call Ft. Myers for West 305-332-0483 transporation a must. Coast pricing! 800-955-7543 Rob 305-393-7105 PARADISE TOWING is buying junked cars. EXPERIENCED & RELIABLE, Call (305) 731-6540 appliance repair tech. Must 24’ Columbia Sailboat 1968 have valid drivers lic. & tools! New: roller furling, O/B motor. Also hiring delivery drivers and Good liveaboard. $3,200 OBO. installers. Call (305) 664-3662. MM 99 oceanside. Dockage CAR CADD Y - DEMCO SS F/T SECURITY GUARD available. 305-942-3055 Like new, top of the line, only NEEDED used 2K miles. Incl. spare tire. BAYFIELD 29’ 3.5’ DRAFT Islamorada area. Retails for $3900, asking Full keel, blue water cutter. 305-684-0033 $2500 OBO. (305) 453-5069. Yanmar diesel. $10,000. Landscape Foreman Ready to cruise in lower Keys. D’Asign Source is looking Call (305) 898-6065 for an experienced and hardworking Landscape Foreman to lead and work with landscape 55’ BOAT SLIP FOR SALE crews. Experience in in Islamorada. Yacht Club A-WaX Pressure Cleaning landscaping/ hardscape membership incuded. Hydro Blaster, Res. & Comm’l installation along with $500 / month. Great location!

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