New Fire Agency Takes Over by DAVID GOODHUE Vehicles the Department Owns

WWW.KEYSNET.COM WEDNESDAY,MAY 29,2013 VOLUME 60, NO. 43 ● 25 CENTS KEY LARGO New fire agency takes over By DAVID GOODHUE vehicles the department owns. Ambulance Corps is now in charge, its attorneys can figure out Marilyn Beyer said they were [email protected] The Key Largo Fire- how to acquire the land fed up with the department’s Rescue and Emergency issue remains over property ownership through eminent domain. leadership, in particular Chief The ousted Key Largo fire Medical Services District The new department is Sergio Garcia. They said department will use the rest board of commissioners says land on which the south fire ly leases the land and all the headed by the leadership of Garcia, who has led the depart- of this year to try getting in the property belongs to the station sits. The county equipment from the depart- the Key Largo Ambulance ment for 15 years, ignored key the good graces of the board public. But the Key Largo Property Appraiser’s Office ment for $1 a year. But effec- Corps. The new chief is the recommendations made in two that oversees its budget in Volunteer Fire-Rescue says it’s valued around tive Monday, a new fire Ambulance Corps’ chief, independent consultant reports. hopes of providing fire serv- Department’s board is con- $200,000. The department also department — the Key Largo Don Bock. Commissioners Jennifer Miller ice for the community again sidering charging the special owns two special response Volunteer Fire Department — The district severed ties and Tony Allen are against by April. taxing district more than vehicles, two boats and com- took over. The district is seek- with the former fire department ending the contract and starting In the meantime, there is the $1,000 a month. puter scheduling software. ing a one-month extension of in March. Commissioners Bob matter of land, equipment and The department owns the The taxing district current- the $1 lease agreement until Thomas, George Mirabella and ● See Fire, 2A

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND LOWER KEYS Truck impounded in hit-and-run From 2001 to 2006, he was Pedestrian arrested in Monroe County 13 struck, killed times. His first, on July 21, 2001, was for driving under the Sunday morning influence, DUI-property damage, leaving the scene of an Keynoter Staff accident and driving with a suspended license. State troopers have impound- Subsequent charges include ed a pickup truck they say might several violations of probation, be the auto that struck and killed possession with intent to sell a pedestrian walking along U.S. cocaine, marijuana possession, 1 at mile marker 5.5 Sunday smuggling contraband into jail, morning. The driver fled. aggravated battery and operat- The Florida Highway Patrol ing a vehicle with a revoked says the victim was homeless license-habitual offender. and his identity isn’t known. A Troopers say they believe Monroe County Sheriff’s Office the vehicle that struck the deputy reported seeing the vic- homeless man was traveling tim prior to his death walking at northbound and swerved to the U.S. 1 and North Roosevelt right, striking the man from Boulevard in Key West. behind. The victim landed on Keynoter photo by KEVIN WADLOW A passing motorist spotted the auto’s windshield, then fell Boaters enjoy Sunday in Cowpens Cut, north of Plantation Key.Saturday and Sunday were great for being out on the the body alongside the road at on the grassy shoulder of the water but Monday was a washout. 6:15 a.m. and called authorities. northbound lane. The truck impounded, based After hitting the victim, the on a tip troopers received, is a driver got back on the road, 1996 GMC Sonoma owned by swerved to the left, crossed over 14 in water after capsizing Joseph Symington, 33, of Big the center median and into the Coppitt Key, Lt. Kathleen left southbound lane of U.S. 1, 18-foot skiff in Atlantic Ocean waters water when a bilge pump The name of the boat opera- McKinney told US1 Radio. then fled, troopers said. near Tavernier Creek, said failed, then overturned, he said. tor was not available Tuesday Troopers have not said The person killed was the overturns off Ensign Peter Bermont, Three good Samaritan ves- but he reportedly lives in the Symington was driving. second pedestrian struck and spokesman for U.S. Coast sels reached the scene and Tavernier area. No criminal Symington served three killed by an auto in the Lower the Upper Keys Guard Sector Key West. helped remove five adults from charges were filed and alcohol years in state prison, from Keys in four days. On May 23, Boaters near the scene and a the water. The Coast Guard was not involved. November 2006 to September Donald Huskey, 69, was struck By KEVIN WADLOW response boat from Coast crew collected the other three Windy weather with occa- 2009, after being sentenced to and killed at mile marker 10. Senior Staff Writer Guard Station Islamorada adults and five children, all of sional gusts over 20 mph kept five years on convictions of The driver of the Dodge that hit [email protected] pulled the skiff’s passengers — whom were taken to shore at many boaters close to shore fleeing a law enforcement offi- him wasn’t charged. including five children — from Harry Harris Park. during the three-day weekend, cer with no regard for safety, There have been 12 traf- Fourteen people wound up the water. “When 14 people are in the said Officer Bobby Dube of the driving with a suspended or fic fatalities south of Florida in the water Sunday when a “An 18-foot flats boat is water, it’s a major concern,” Florida Fish and Wildlife revoked license, and aggravated City this year. flats skiff overturned off the not meant to hold 14 peo- Bermont said. “The initial noti- Conservation Commission. battery with a deadly weapon. Upper Keys during one of the ple,” Bermont said Tuesday. fication was that up to 20 peo- A sunny Sunday brought a year’s busiest holiday week- “This was an instance ple could be involved.” large fleet of vessels to the ends for boating. caused by a disregard for A salvor successfully Sandbar anchoring spot off No one was injured in situational awareness.” refloated the flats boat, MEMORIAL DAY the capsizing around 5 p.m. The boat began taking on Bermont said. ● See Boating, 2A MONROE COUNTY SCHOOLS 487 seniors to graduate next week from Key West High School, beginning at 8 p.m. on the orifics are for students who Commencement 63 from Marathon High football field (inside the have achieved a weighted speakers Garcia School and 164 from Coral auditorium if there’s rain). grade point average above Shores High in Tavernier. Raschein is the speaker for 4.0 by taking Advanced and Raschein Those numbers are as of Marathon, as well. Placement and dual-enroll- Tuesday and could change In Key West, graduation ment college classes. By SEAN KINNEY as exam scores and credit is June 7 beginning at 8 p.m. Suma cum laude is [email protected] hours are tallied. at Tommy Roberts Memorial reserved for those earning a Last year, the district Stadium on Kennedy Drive. 4.5 or better, magna cum High-school seniors graduated 547 students. The U.S. Rep. Joe Garcia, a laude applies to those with a throughout the Florida Keys year before, there were 580 Democrat who represents 4.25 or better and cum laude is are finishing their final graduates. the Keys and part of Miami- for those with a 4.0 or better. exams today with an eye At Coral Shores, students Dade, will give the com- The last day for students toward the crowning will be recognized June 5 mencement address. is June 6, followed by the last Photo by PETE BACHELER achievement of their scholas- beginning at 7 p.m. in the The schools will bestow day for teachers on June 7. A Monday Memorial Day ceremony at the Hurricane tic careers: Commencement. school gym. The speaker is the academic distinctions of Each school is hosting a slate The Monroe County state Rep. Holly Raschein summa, magna and cum of senior activities. For more Monument in Islamorada included the laying of a wreath School District expects to (R-Key Largo). laude in addition to the tradi- information, visit each of the to honor the military veterans and others who died in the hand out diplomas to 487 Marathon High students tional honors of valedictori- schools’ Websites through 1935 Labor Day hurricane.The Matecumbe Historical Trust students Keyswide: 260 take the walk on June 6 an and salutatorian. The hon- www.keysschools.com. organizes the ceremony each year.

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NEWS BRIEFS LOWER KEYS PROM ROYALTY Governor signs Everglades bill Woman jailed Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday signed House Bill 7065 intend- for violent episode ed to maintain a tax that helps pay for cleaning water that on Front the child’s father having a runs off from South Florida Cops: Child Street at 9 domestic-violence injunc- farms into the Everglades. was at risk p.m., she tion against Maradiaga, she The measure provides $32 found showed up at the trailer, million a year, through a tax A Key West woman who Maradiaga became violent and chased on growers along the north- became violent Monday holding him down the street, hit him ern edge of the Everglades, night faces multiple her 11- several times and bit his as part of Scott’s $880 mil- charges, including neglect- month-old back. She also reportedly lion long-term Everglades ing her child’s welfare, infant — attacked the father’s brother. restoration plan. attacking the child’s father MARADIAGA and was When she was arrested, Environmental groups and his brother, and fighting visibly impaired, having “she struggled violently had fought earlier versions of with deputies who arrived trouble standing and slur- with deputies as they the legislation, which they to arrest her. ring her words. attempted to handcuff her,” said threatened to limit Marjorie Maradiaga, 24, Agency spokeswoman Herrin said. “She continued cleanup requirements for is charged with violating a Becky Herrin said Zuelch to fight as they placed her in sugar growers and would domestic-violence injunc- asked her to hand the child a patrol car. Her feet had to have hindered the ability of tion, domestic battery, three over for safety’s sake but be restrained as well as her third-party groups to chal- counts of battery on law Maradiaga refused. So with hands, as she kicked both Photo by KAREN McKEON lenge water permits being enforcement officers, resist- the help of deputies Joe the deputies and the inside Arie Reezy Stewart was named prom king and Yelixa issued to farms. ing arrest with violence and Cortner and Wendy Negron, of the car. Once at the jail, Larios-Lopez prom queen at Marathon High School’s child neglect. the child was taken from her she also fought with deten- — News Service of Florida The Monroe County mother and Maradiaga was tion deputies and had to be recent senior prom at Hawks Cay Resort on Duck Key. Sheriff’s Office says that detained as the deputies placed in a special restraint when Detective Lissette investigated what happened. chair to keep her from injur- KEYS WEATHER Zuelch arrived at the trailer Herrin said that despite ing herself or others.” IN THE COURTS PREDICTED TEMPERATURES CRIME FRONT AT&T holds up DAY HIGH LOW WED. 85 78 Druckemiller case THURS. 88 78 Firefighter busted for cocaine sentative,” he said. FRI. 89 79 Keynoter Staff then had to Rodriguez said. Attorney says Cintron said he’s trying to SAT. 90 80 give them Minutes later, Mitchell A Miami man whose another Torres, 33, of Hialeah and records hold match AT&T records with other documents maintained Forecast: Expect cloudy booking information says room Stefania Moll, 22, of he’s a firefighter in Miami- when it Miami showed up at the key information by Monroe County that relate skies with showers and to who activated which heavy rain at times. Dade was jailed early was dis- front desk. When By SEAN KINNEY Sunday morning in Key covered Rodriguez returned, he devices Druckemiller gave West on cocaine and mari- their first wrote, they asked him [email protected] away or sold, and when. Visit KeysNet.com/weather Depending on what he for radar and extended forecast. juana charges. assigned “why we were there if they Marlon Lopez, 30, is LOPEZ room was just needed to get into their Sentencing for Lisa finds, Cintron said he may depose Gastesi, although “we BEACH ADVISORIES charged with felony pos- being used by others. room.” Druckemiller, who pleaded session of cocaine and mis- When a front-desk clerk The three of them went guilty on March 6 to stealing may not ever have to take his electronic devices from deposition. It depends on The Monroe County demeanor counts of pos- went to check that first to the room and after some Monroe County and re- those records.” Health Department tests sessing marijuana and drug room, he found two lines of questioning, Lopez showed selling them, is being held Gastesi paid Druckemiller Keys beaches every two paraphernalia. cocaine on a desk, then up. Torres and Moll said the up by telecommunications $899 for three iPhones and weeks for the presence of Lopez was arrested at called city police. luggage containing the giant AT&T. an iPad worth a combined enteric bacteria. There cur- the Quality Inn at 3824 N. According to a report drugs was Lopez’s. Druckemiller, 52, pleaded $2,325. He received a formal rently are no beaches with Roosevelt Blvd. after hotel written by Officer Alexander Seized were 3.1 grams of admitted to grand theft and reprimand from the County health advisories against staff checked a couple in, Rodriguez Jr., when police marijuana and 1.85 grams dealing in stolen property swimming. arrived, they brought along of cocaine — including the K-9 Ferro, who “alerted” to two lines on the desk. and faces up to 15 years on drugs in a piece of luggage in It’s unclear why they each count, but the State County the closet. With that, were all in the hotel room Attorney’s Office recom- Rodriguez asked the clerk to when the clerks said it was- mends a two-year sentence. Administrator hold the luggage up front, n’t supposed to be occupied. The county’s former tech- Roman Gastesi but he instead was able to Miami-Dade Fire nical services administrator lock the door, requiring who- Rescue said Lopez doesn’t admitted stealing 52 county- paid Druckemiller ever was using the room to work for them. A owned Apple iPads and $899 for three iPhones that cost taxpayers go to the front desk to get in. spokesman for the Miami iPhones and an “I asked [the clerks] to Fire Department didn’t $23,311 and selling them for discreetly call police when return a call for comment. a combined $4,778 to friends iPad worth a and other employees, includ- the people returned,” combined $2,325. WKYZ Florida Keys ing County Administrator Roman Gastesi. He received a PirateRadioKeyWest.com Defense attorney Robert formal reprimand 96.7 FM Cintron said he’s waiting for cell-service provider AT&T to from the County 101.7 FM respond to a subpoena in hopes of establishing that Gastesi Commission. Keys News activated the first device, on the half-hour thereby setting the tone as Daily (M-F) Druckemiller’s superior. Commission and has called “I think we’re going to the ordeal “an unfortunate News Director know probably by the end of situation for many people.” Don Riggs the week whether AT&T is Druckemiller resigned MEARNS going to comply in good from her county job in February 2012 shortly after Mornings Marjorie K. Mearns faith,” Cintron said. 1938-2013 “We did have a confer- the scandal broke. She had ● ● 7:30 8:30 9:30 Marjorie was born on ence call with their lawyers been making $78,489 annu- November 8, 1938 in West Afternoons on Thursday to try to get ally. With her guilty plea, she Chester, PA to Ethel and them to come into compli- lost her state pension. ● Elbert Kirk. Marjorie passed 4:30 5:30 away May 8, 2013. ance without having to drag Chief Monroe County She married Frank W. them into court, and it was a Circuit Court Judge David Mearns in 1956. They moved productive concert, but we Audlin has not set a status CONTACT US to Marathon in 1969 and purchased the Kingsail Motel. may end up having to have a conference or new sentenc- They sold the motel in 1981, hearing with an AT&T repre- ing date. Upper Keys semi-retired and continued to 91655 Overseas Highway reside in Marathon until her Tavernier, FL 33070 passing. Newsroom . . . .(305) 852-3216 Marjorie was very involved PWCs crash with this community. She Advertising . . .(305) 852-3216 helped Kay Gradick start Fax ...... (305) 853-1040 organized girls sports at Fax ...... (305) 852-0199 Marathon High School in the near Ocean Reef early 1970’s. She was a member of Marathon Vol. Fire From Boating, 1A operation of a personal water- Marathon Rescue for 12 years. She craft in the area. 3015 Overseas Highway served on numerous boards to Islamorada’s Whale Harbor Two personal watercraft (P.O. Box 500158) include the Guidance Clinic Channel but no major problems reportedly collided Sunday Marathon, FL 33050-0158 board, Marathon City Council, Save A Turtle, and the Pigeon occurred. near Ocean Reef when they Newsroom . . .(305) 743-5551 Key Foundation. Her favorite “It was pretty busy but most attempted to jump a boat wake Advertising . . .(305) 743-5551 hobbies were playing tennis of the tickets were safety viola- at the same time. No serious Fax ...... (305) 743-6397 and singing. tions like not having enough injured were reported, and Fax ...... (305) 743-9586 She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Frank life jackets,” Dube said. other details were pending at Mearns of Marathon, her A Miami man was arrested press time. E-mail brother John Kirk of Malvern, Sunday morning for reckless [email protected] Pa, her sister Nancy Christensen of Hoschton, Ga., her sons: Randy and Kerwyn Missing your paper? Mearns of Marathon, her We no longer offer same-day grandchildren: Kacey Mearns One year left redelivery for missing or wet of Gainesville, Fl, Michael papers. Customers can Mearns of Marathon, Kaelin Mearns of Orlando, Fl, Jaime on agreement request a credit or next-day Otero of New Bern, NC, Jodi redelivery by calling Daily of Big Sky, Mt, Jenna From Fire, 1A in order.” 743-5551. After hours, call Graham of Clarkesville, Ga, Hunter McCutcheon of Thomas said that the toll-free (800) 843-4372. Clarkesville, Ga, Christian the new department. department must change its Mearns of Tacoma, Wa, her But the new department is bylaws on how it elects its FLORIDA KEYS KEYNOTER (ISSN great grandchildren: Georgia taking over the former’s three- chief. Right now, the chief is 8756-6427, USPS# 0201-620) is Otero, Emily, Avery, and Elliot Graham, and Andrew Mearns. year contract with the district. elected by the rank-and-file published semi-weekly by Florida members. Thomas said the Keys Keynoter, P.O. Box 500158, She was preceeded in death There is one year left on the Marathon, Florida 33050-0158. by her daughter Kathi contract, and Russell Yagel, board of directors should Subscription rates are $54.23 in McCutcheon, formerly of the department’s attorney, said choose the chief. He also the Keys.Your Keynoter home Clarkesville, Ga. A Celebration of Life will take his clients will do what it wants to see the board of direc- delivery subscription includes takes to cooperate with the tors chosen by the district’s the Sunday edition of The place on June 7 at 6:30 PM at Miami Herald. Keynoter mail the Kirk of the Keys church district to regain the contract. council. The board should subscriptions: $64.84 in Florida followed by a reception at the “Our hope is to get the include two non-firefighter and $60.32 out-of-state. Please new Tarpon Creek Bar & Grill located behind the Holiday Inn contract back in April,” members from the community. call for all other rates, including Express. Please, please - Yagel said. “It’s not insurmountable,” overseas mail. Periodicals Postage dress code is keys casual. Paid at Marathon, Florida and Thomas, Garcia’s biggest Thomas said. “Management critic on the commission, has to change. A new board additional mailing offices. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pigeon said he would work with the of directors will help that. POSTMASTER: Address changes Most of the firefighters are to FLORIDA KEYS KEYNOTER, Key Foundation , P.O. Box department’s membership to PO BOX 500158, MARATHON, FL 500130, Marathon, FL or to “see them put themselves in working under the new EMS 33050-0158. Save-A-Turtle.org. a position to get their house department, anyway.” Keynoter KeysNet.com Wednesday, May 29, 2013 3A

MARATHON KEY WEST Office Depot on the move Clock ticking on Marathon store assisted-living plan By SEAN KINNEY holder lease lapses next is downsizing [email protected] month barring a development application to the city. at new space As lease negotiations with “That won’t happen,” By RYAN McCARTHY a developer hoping to build Smith said, adding that he an assisted/independent liv- could continue lease negoti- [email protected] ing facility in Key West ations directly with approach a city-mandated Wendover managing part- One of Marathon’s largest June 28 deadline, the Key ner Jeff Sharkey. retailers is preparing for a West City Commission is On May 20, the advisory major downsizing this fall. considering several options. Truman Waterfront Office Depot, which has As outlined by City Advisory Board voted 6-0 occupied 20,000 square feet Attorney Shawn Smith at a to recommend the City in the shopping center at May 20 meeting, the dead- Commission continue 107th Street and U.S. 1 since Keynoter photo by RYAN McCARTHY line for the Florida Assisted working toward realizing 1998, is moving to a roughly Care Coalition to get a lease the proposed 110-unit hous- 7,000-square-foot space on Marathon-based Keys Contracting Services performs demolition work in the future from the city for Truman ing complex on three acres the other side of town. home of Office Depot.The office supply giant is downsizing from its 20,000-square-foot Waterfront land could hit and of the Truman Waterfront. Brian Schmitt, owner of location to 7,000 square feet near mile marker 50. the project could fade away. Smith also suggested the local Coldwell Banker Or negotiations with the bringing in an analyst to franchise, said the company occupied Office Depot’s and Marathon-based Keys Marathon’s fifth largest com- would-be developer, review Wendover’s financing has signed a long-term lease new space as it reconstruct- Contracting Services is mercial space. Wendover Housing, could and operational projections for at least 20 years at the post- ed its building across from working on the property. I’ve got plenty of people continue, just without the “to make sure it works.” office shopping center near Florida Keys Marathon “They’re in the process of that want it; that won’t be a input of the coalition. In 2007, voters approved a mile marker 50 oceanside. Airport. Before that, it was a doing some permitting,” problem. It will not be That group has been referendum to lease the pub- “It’s a company strategy. furniture store. Garrett said. “They still owe us vacant,” Schmitt said. working for a decade to lic land to a private developer The Internet is changing the Schmitt said Office some revisions on their interior He declined to elaborate secure a lease with the city for assisted and independent entire retail landscape, so Depot is already in the midst plans; it’s simple stuff.” on potential lessees, but did and find a developer. In this apartments for seniors. they’re trying to become more of “significant upgrades to Garrett said the space is say the space is too small “for case, the coalition selected For more on this story, go focused and efficient with the space.” It will have an well under the 10,000- a traditional grocery story.” Wendover but the place- to www.KeysNet.com. what their primary businesses open layout and new bath- square-foot threshold that Winn-Dixie was originally in are,” Schmitt said. “I think rooms, he said. would require public hear- that space before moving their move date is Sept. 1.” Marathon Planning ings before the city’s closer to mile marker 50. A call to Office Depot Director George Garrett said Planning Commission or “It might accommodate a corporate headquarters in he’s been meeting with City Council. Whole Foods or boutique- Boca Raton for comment Office Depot representatives Meanwhile, Schmitt said style [grocery store], but not was not returned. out of Miami. The office sup- he’s negotiating with several an Albertson’s or Sedano’s or American Caribbean ply giant has already companies to lease Office anything like that,” he said. Real Estate most recently received a demolition permit, Depot’s current space. It’s ENVIRONMENT FWC: Drop 3 Keys animals from list By KEVIN WADLOW The striped mud turtle of species, biologists reported. coral, which in the United Senior Staff Writer the Lower Keys should be The seven reptiles were States is mostly limited to [email protected] removed from the protected list among 13 species to receive Florida Keys waters. because its population numbers updated action-plan reports Pillar coral “is considered Three of seven Florida have increased and much of its that are now open to public rare on many reefs.... Keys reptiles being reviewed wetland habitat already is safe- comment through June 20. Because pillar coral is vulner- for protection by the state guarded, according to the state See “Imperiled Species” at able to many threats includ- should be dropped from the recommendation. www.myfwc.com. ing climate change, ocean roster of “imperiled species,” On the other side, the Florida’s conservation acidification, coral bleaching, say reports from the Florida FWC urges adding the model, revised in 2010, first disease, hurricanes, sedimen- Fish and Wildlife Conser- Florida Keys mole skink to requires preparing biological tation, poor water quality, vation Commission. the protected list, largely due status reviews for 60 imper- coastal construction activi- Two of those Lower Keys to loss of habitat needed by iled species, which lead to ties, and physical damage species — the red rat snake and the shy reptile. specific plans intended to caused by boats, anchors, and peninsula ribbon snake — may Other Lower Keys reptiles safeguard the mammals, abandoned fishing gear, its have some unique coloration — the Florida brown snake, birds, fish and invertebrates population has been steadily but the species appear to be the Key ringneck snake and suspected of being threatened. decreasing in Florida over the genetically similar to related the rimrock crowned snake Among the latest and final last several decades,” says the snakes, says a report summary — should keep their spots on group of plans put out for species report. released in early May. a list of state threatened public comment is pillar 4A Wednesday, May 29, 2013 KeysNet.com Keynoter

BOATING-CLASS GRADUATES

Forty-five students in Richard Russell’s commercial fishing course have completed an eight-week boating safety and seamanship course. It was combined effort of Russell and U.S. Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Jaret C. Mats from Station Islamorada. Petty officers and Jim Marcotte were the instructors.

IN THE COURTS New Drug Court set to open $600K project puts operations in one place By SEAN KINNEY [email protected]

As one construction project wraps up at the Freeman Justice Center in Key West this week, crews are standing by to begin another round of work on the opposite side of the building. Monroe County Project Management Director Jerry Barnett said he was inspecting Come visit our online photo galleries and the $600,000 conversion of former storage space in the submit your own at www.KeysNet.com/Photos back of the Freeman Justice

Keynoter photo by SEAN KINNEY Monroe County administrators this week will inspect a six-month, $600,000 renovation of Monroe County Drug Court offices at the Freeman Justice Center in Key West.The program is currently run out of the adjacent Jefferson Browne Courthouse on Whitehead Street. Center into new offices for the rather than channel offenders area were not large enough to Monroe County Drug Court. into the correctional system. accommodate influxes of The 2,500-square-foot After two decades in Monroe potential jurors, often 50 to space will house both Drug County, more than 1,700 100 people, causing lines. Court itself and Drug Court’s people have successfully The lobby expansion won’t administrative offices, which completed the program. be noticeable from outside the are now based in New Town. Next up, said Barnett: building, Barnett said, be- During the roughly six “We’re going to set up the cause the bulk of the work months of construction, the lobby expansion project. involves removing a concrete block of Thomas Street behind We’ll be building the walls to wall and foundation from the the building was closed to traf- make the lobby bigger. When parking garage interior. fic, leading to congestion it’s really hot out or raining The 52,000-square-foot along Southard Street. Traffic and they have jury selection, Freeman Justice Center was flow is now back to normal. the people have to wait in conceived in the early 1990s The construction was line outside,” Barnett said. and at the time expected to done by D.L. Porter That $295,000 contract cost around $4 million. After Constructors Inc. of Sarasota. was awarded to Summerland around 15 years of construc- “We’re going through the Key-based contractor Sea tion, the 2005 firing of archi- punch lists and trying to fin- Tech of the Florida Keys. tect Jose Gonzalez and litiga- ish it out,” Barnett said. Barnett said work would tion with contractor Tower Once everything is start in June and take “proba- Group, the final price tag reviewed and deemed OK, bly three or four months. It’s came in at more than four Drug Court will move from hard to tell when you’re times the original estimate. the adjacent Jefferson remodeling.” The building is named for Browne Courthouse fronting When the $18.1 million Shirley and Billy Freeman. Whitehead Street. Freeman Justice Center Shirley is a former county Florida has a pioneering opened in 2008, it immediate- commissioner and Billy was system of drug courts ly became apparent that the a long-serving Keys sheriff. designed to treat addiction lobby and security screening KEY WEST Input wanted for Duval as a mall set up streetside seating on In the past, Saturdays. some have Although the idea was entertained at the commis- opposed it sion level a number of times, ongoing complaints, largely By SEAN KINNEY from business owners who [email protected] wouldn’t be included in the trial, led to it being shelved. Key West officials today Weekley, chairman of the will restart flickering discus- Duval Street Committee, said sions about turning at least today’s public session would part of Key West’s iconic provide a venue to inform Duval Street into a pedestrian future City Commission deci- thoroughfare with no vehi- sions. He acknowledged his cles allowed. previous unsuccessful attempt The most recent step at closing Duval to vehicles. begins today at 3 p.m. — not 5 “There’s not any support p.m. as the city previously said to do that but something has — in Old City Hall on Greene to be done,” he said. “It’s Street and will involve staff popular and people come but from the city’s Planning we need to make sure it’s also Department and the city’s ad- good for the residents.” hoc Duval Street Committee. Commissioner Billy In December, Commis- Wardlow has come out against sioner Tony Yaniz spearhead- making all or part of Duval ed a 6-1 vote directing the Street a pedestrian mall, citing Planning Department to the impact on already congest- spend six months requesting ed traffic along Whitehead “detailed information and and Simonton streets. advice about the potential In its current configura- aesthetic, economic and pub- tion, complete with tour vehi- lic safety impacts if Duval cles, delivery trucks, pedi- Street is turned into a pedes- cabs, mopeds, bikes and trian mall.” walkers, Duval attained the Yaniz envisions a pedes- American Planning trian-only Duval as akin to Association’s designation as Lincoln Road in Miami one of the nation’s 10 Great Beach or Beale Street in Streets for 2012. Memphis, Tenn. The thoroughfare was In 2011, Commissioner cited for its wood-framed Jimmy Weekley worked with Victorian structures, mixed Duval Street business owners use and the unique geogra- on a plan for a “cafe zone” phy of the one-mile stretch, that would allow restaurants which connects the Gulf of in the 500 and 600 blocks to Mexico and Atlantic Ocean. Keynoter KeysNet.com Wednesday, May 29, 2013 5A

KEYS FISHERIES D Yellowtail harvest might increase overall yellowtail-snapper The Keys reportedly bring report from the Florida Fish The revision released Feds propose harvest to levels raised hur- in about 90 percent of and Wildlife Conservation Friday says fishing for red, raising catch riedly in November when it Florida’s annual yellowtail Commission finished in mid- black and other grouper seemed a looming closure catch. The winter months are 2012 indicated that the species would be allowed to to 3M pounds would idle about 100 com- the most lucrative for fisher- species was not in danger of continue even if fishing for mercial boats in the Florida men because of visitor being overfished. gag grouper is closed under By KEVIN WADLOW Keys during the peak winter demand for snapper. Earlier catch limits on catch limits. Senior Staff Writer season. Last September, a com- yellowtail were considered Under the 2009 rule, other [email protected] The National Marine mercial South Atlantic limit very conservative, and grouper species were closed We salute you who serve Fisheries Service now proof 1.14 million pounds on adopted before a more thor- to prevent accidental bycatch and whom have served After it took an emer- poses to establish an annual yellowtail was estimated to ough population assessment of gag grouper. in the past in the military. gency rule to keep Florida’s catch limit of 3 million be reached in mid- was completed. “New information suggests Our hearts go out commercial harvest of yel- pounds of whole yellowtail, September. That would have The proposed rule was this measure is not as effective especially to family and lowtail snapper open up from 2.2 million pounds. closed ended commercial published in the Federal as previously thought,” a fed- friends of those who through all of 2012, federal Allocation for the com- harvests through December. Register. eral report says. gave their lives serving this wonderful country. managers want to boost the mercial segment would rise Recreational yellowtail fish- This proposed change on allowable catch. by nearly 460,000 pounds, ing would not have been gag grouper rules does not From Grouper change U.S. Marine Corp. A proposed rule published to 1.59 million pounds of affected. Federal fishery managers affect the standing winter Friday would increase the yellowtail. A yellowtail population seek to remove other shal- closure for other shallow- low-water grouper species water groupers during ON THE ROAD from rules specifically affect- spawning season. ing overfished gag grouper. To comment before June KEYS A regulation adopted in 24 on the proposed rule 2009 now halts most com- changes, go to www.regula Scott signs no-texting law mercial fishing for all shal- tions.gov or the South NET That means enforcing the on the road,” Scott said. low-water grouper when the Atlantic Fishery Manage- Enforcement ban, which carries a first- Texting contributed to 180 catch limit for gag grouper is ment Council’s website, .COM will prove time fine of $30, could be crashes in Florida in 2011, reached. www.safmc.net. difficult. according to the Florida problematic Still, supporters say it’s a Department of Highway 305.853.5370 critical first step that can Safety and Motor Vehicles. By ROCHELLE KOFF impact the habits of Florida’s But determining the extent of www.UniqueMarine.com 14 million licensed drivers, the problem in the state has It may not be the strongest akin to the seatbelt legislation been difficult. law, but texting while driving of the 1980s. More than 100,000 crash- stable will be prohibited in Florida “What I want is for moth- es a year involve drivers who starting Oct. 1. ers and dads to be able to say are texting, according to the spacious Gov. Rick Scott signed the ‘Don’t forget, don’t text National Safety Council. watered-down ban into law while driving, it’s against the A study by the University smooth ride on Tuesday at Alonzo and law,’ “ said Senate sponsor of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Tracy Mourning Senior High Sen. Nancy Detert (R- conducted between 2007 and shallow draft School in Miami. The ban Venice). “I can guarantee you 2010 found that the ban was prohibits motorists from none of your children is not as effective in states with fuel efficient using cell phones to text or e- going to pull down the weaker texting laws, and that mail while operating a car in Florida state statutes and say, the most-effective ban was 29’ Dual most circumstances. ‘Boy, it’s only a second outlawing cell phones entire- Console The “in most circum- offense.’ Either we have a ly. The study also found that TAKE A stances,” however, is critical. law or we don’t have a law.” while crashes initially SEA T RIAL Drivers can continue to With Scott’s signature, decreased after a ban, the TO use phones for navigation, Florida becomes the 40th state decrease did not last. DAY! weather and to listen to the to ban texting while driving. radio, and they can also use Scott signed the bill into law Rochelle Koff writes for talk-to-text devices such as surrounded by Florida the Herald/Times Tallahassee the iPhone’s Siri. Highway Patrol troopers and bureau. Law enforcement offi- near a sign that read “texting cials, meanwhile, can pull a & driving ... it can wait.” driver over only if he she has Last week, Scott vetoed committed some other infrac- $1 million for a marketing GET RESULTS tion such as speeding. They campaign explaining the ban. with the Keynoter’s also cannot require motorists “As a father and a grand- MM 93, bayside to hand over their phone as father, texting while driving classified section. proof they’ve been texting or is something that concerns 743-5551 25’ Dual Console tavernier e-mailing. me when my loved ones are

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EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR New city unnecessary $250,000 to investigate the decision. ness and government becomes your An ominous mark Recently there has been talk and That was money well spent. competitor, you’re in trouble. meetings discussing creating Key We don’t need any more govern- Jack Berrigan Largo into a municipality. After read- ment, and for those looking into this, Marathon set for climate ing many of the articles and comments don’t ask for money to support an from those for and against this issue, I exploratory committee. More support for concerts Carbon dioxide levels find some of the reasoning behind George Bain Once again, we were given a beauti- incorporation to be confusing. Key Largo ful concert by the Marathon High reach a critical stage, First, the suggestion that Key Largo School and Middle School Band. can be incorporated and not have an Government not helping Under the direction of Joe Rayhill, they threatening how we live impact of higher taxes is absurd. The There was an interesting letter to the presented an evening of music that was last time it failed, in 1999, was mainly editor in the May 25 Keynoter by Ed simply awesome. Milestones are usually to be cheered, but not the due to the fact that Ocean Reef was Putz, a former owner of the Maytag Each concert I attend, I am so proud one the world reached at 8 p.m. May 9. For the first exempt from annexation and there Laundromat in Marathon. of these young people. I wish more time in millions of years, the level of carbon dioxide would not be enough tax base to sup- He described how the now-closed teachers, parents and people in the in the Earth’s atmosphere reached above 400 parts port the incorporation. If taxes won’t Laundromat lost a good portion of its community would attend these free per million. go higher, then what difference would business due to competition from the concerts in support. I know you would City of Marathon Marina laundry. This be so proud to see our up-and-coming So what, you say? It’s just a bunch of scientific num- it make? Second, the most recent comments is a textbook case of government com- musicians perform. They touched my bers. Not really. about Key Largo paying into the coun- petition crowding out free enterprise. heart and I look forward to the next What these numbers tell us is that within 25 years, if ty more than it receives back again is To run a business, the proprietor takes concert. Thank you to Mr. Rayhill and we continue to produce CO2 at our present rate, we can absurd. No tax-base community gets financial risks but when the govern- the students expect significant alterations in our climate. Our seas back more than it pays in because there ment competes for the same customers, I also want to remind everyone of will rise as the Earth heats up more in summer, melting is an overhead cost of this layer of gov- there is no risk because if the govern- Music Camp at St. Columba Episcopal the ice caps. Storms — both the summer and winter ernment that takes its cut of the money ment’s business fails, the taxpayers are Church in Marathon the last week of kinds — will get more extreme. As the amount of CO2 first. All of the people, trucks, build- there to bail them out. There seems to July. Please bring your children to learn in oceans increases, more dead zones in offshore waters ings, etc., aren’t free. be a lot of that going around these days. about music, instruments and singing. will spread. Third, what could another layer of Anyway, we now learn that the city Lots of fun and a concert in the end. government do to help the community? of Marathon wants to build a new city Again, thanks to the musicians of What such changes will most affect, hands down, is hall, which will incorporate a facility Marathon Middle and High School and the global economy. And one of the major economic Look at Islamorada (no offense). How long did it take them to decide to that can accommodate seating for 200 Principal Hammond Gracy for having casualties of rising sea levels and increasing tempera- partner with the Key Largo Wastewater people for conventions and special these programs for our community. tures will be Florida. Treatment District for sewers? Years, events. My question is: When is the They were absolutely great. Sure, 25 years from now the waves won’t be lapping and that should have been a no-brainer business community going to wake up Linda Lee Byars at Disney World’s gates, but they will be washing away decision. They spent more than and oppose this idea? If you run a busi- Marathon more of our wonderful, tourist-dollar-luring beaches. Coastal cities’ drinking water supplies will suffer bigger saltwater intrusions, and residents in those cities will be in a gradual retreat from the encroaching tides. GUEST COLUMN This doesn’t have to be the inevitable scenario. Not if Washington would stop its political infighting and No Name homeowners missed a huge opportunity finally start to listen to its own scientists. The National Regarding your May 18 editorial, than they consume. Another absurd argument was they Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced “Time to concede electricity fight”: It is My wife was a mem- should be allowed to sell their excess the CO2 milestone after recording the numbers at its a shame that the hundreds of thousands ber of the 2005 Florida photovoltaic electricity to Keys Energy monitor on Mauna Loa in Hawaii May 9. NOAA has of dollars spent by No Name Key International Services. If their systems produce a been tracking CO2 levels there for more than 50 years. homeowners to connect their homes to University team. significant net surplus of energy, what The Scripps Institution of Oceanography in San the utility grid were not applied direct- The University of do they need the grid for? Diego confirmed NOAA’s findings, with its scientists ly toward their goal of greater comfort Maryland won the At most, a properly designed resi- issuing warnings that we are quickly losing the possibil- and a smaller carbon footprint. 2011 competition dential PV system might sell $100 of The power poles alone cost with its WaterShed excess power a year, which pales in ity of keeping the climate below what we consider tol- HAMMERSTROM erable. (Later, NOAA adjusted its reading slightly to $650,000. Add the legal fees and per- home. The next com- comparison to the money spent to 399.89, but the Scripps Institute said its reading sonal expenses of the 25 homes fight- petition will be in Irvine, Calif., from install the grid. Since hundreds of thou- ing for grid power, and at least $25,000 Oct. 3 through 13. Attend or follow it sands of dollars would have purchased remained just above 400.) and perhaps $40,000 could have been online to learn what was possible on ample comfort and it’s irrational to Bluntly put: Our window of opportunity for reducing applied to retrofitting each of those No Name Key. argue the huge cost is to facilitate sell- CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions is about to homes with additional insulation, effi- It was no surprise the Public Service ing pennies of electricity, potential slam shut. cient roofing and windows, EnergyStar Commission approved the retro grid for future development must be the moti- What a terrible legacy we will leave if Washington appliances, LED lighting, ductless air No Name Key. This same organization vation, where the expense becomes a can’t — very soon — find consensus on developing and conditioning and additional photo- fought successfully in 2009 to limit business write-off. making practical alternatives to the continued use of voltaics (PV), greatly reducing or elim- Florida’s power companies’ efficiency- Nevertheless, where the grid already fossil fuels, particularly oil. There have been steps taken inating the need for generators. improvement requirements to a paltry exists, I strongly endorse interconnect- — in fits and starts — over the years. The Obama The technology is mainstream and 1.2 percent over 10 years. By contrast, ing photovoltaic systems. I hope all who administration took a big one by increasing emission readily available. Significant comfort Texas’ goal is 20 percent improvement fought for it will purchase and install a improvements were possible with over three years, while a 2009 McKinsey grid-tied inverter to replace their off- standards in vehicles. their huge grid-advocacy budget. report showed that cost-effective, com- grid inverter, an external isolation But what’s in doubt is what more President Obama can Instead, many unimproved homes on mercially available technology could device and an extra electric meter to initiate to curb greenhouse gases in a Congress that can’t, No Name Key will soon power their easily deliver 23 percent today. measure the inverter output, as required or simply won’t, agree with him on much of anything. less-efficient homes from the fossil- One of the nonsensical final argu- by Keys Energy Services in order to The only thing that will force Congress’ hand may be fuel and nuclear grid. ments in the No Name Key commercial connect to their grid. pressure — lots of it - from those who do listen to the Steve Grasley, a local environmen- power debate focused on the supposed Finally, Alicia Putney is a hero, a government’s scientists. Topping that list should be tally enlightened engineer, outlined for disparity between Monroe County’s role model and, along with her Florida’s leaders. The Sunshine State has so much to No Name Key a feasible alternative in comprehensive plan, which states utili- deceased husband Mick, a visionary. lose in the climate-change era. Gov. Rick Scott, are you the form of a state-of-the-art mini-grid ty infrastructure to No Name Key is Defending the law and our Monroe listening? that invested in solar panels and effi- “discouraged,” while the land develop- County comprehensive plan was nei- ciency rather than attorneys and power ment regulations “prohibit” the infra- ther easy, nor fun. Many in the Keys poles. His firm, Solaria, designed an structure. Can somebody explain to me admire her and appreciate her tireless — The Miami Herald off-grid, 13-home community in Key how that minor incongruity resulted in defense of the institutions that protect Largo, and his own comfortable PV- utility infrastructure being approved our quality of life, for which I publicly powered home meets its power needs. for No Name Key? Neither word could thank her. Additionally, I thank the The U.S. Department of Energy has be construed to mean “allow,” “encour- County Commission and staff for their sponsored the Solar Decathlon competi- age” or “facilitate.” support of our collective principles. Wayne Markham ...... Publisher tion biannually since 2005, in which 20 Pro-grid advocates argued that lead- Larry Kahn ...... Editor universities design, construct and then acid batteries are environmentally haz- John Hammerstrom lives in Richard Tamborrino ...... Advertising/New Bus. Dev. Dir. open for public tours off-grid homes ardous. They are only if they’re dumped Tavernier. In 2002, he and his wife were Kathie Bryan ...... Financial Director that are affordable, attractive and easy to instead of taking advantage of their 98 the first customers in Monroe County to Todd Swift ...... Production Manager live in; that maintain comfortable and percent recycling rate by swapping old sign a utility interconnection agree- Carter Townshend ...... Circulation Manager healthy indoor environmental condi- for new with retailers who are required ment, when the photovoltaic system of tions; supply energy to household appli- to accept them. Furthermore, if they are their certified Florida Green Home was PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY ances for cooking, cleaning and enter- smart, their soon-to-be grid-tied systems connected to the existing Florida Keys Contents copyright 2013 Keynoter Publishing Co. tainment; provide adequate hot water; will still utilize batteries to power their Electric Cooperative grid. and produce as much or more energy homes when the grid power fails.

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 CUBA YOUTH LEADERSHIP MONTH Cuba Internet expands this backup,” Madory said. gain so far. It’s a backup The ALBA-1 cable strung In the wake of the ALBA- to original from Venezuela to Siboney 1’s arrival, analysts and the Beach in eastern Cuba went government have said Cuba Venezuela line online in January, nearly two still has much work to do years after it was completed. building networks to deliver By PETER ORSI Previously, Cuba, which that connection to end users. Associated Press has the lowest online con- “It will be necessary to nectivity rates in the Western invest in internal telecom- A new branch of the Hemisphere, had no hard- munications infrastructure,” Venezuela-to-Cuba undersea wired connection and relied Etecsa said in January. It fiber-optic cable has reported- solely on plodding satellite added that it plans “gradual ly come online, linking the links. growth of a service that we island to nearby Jamaica, It was not clear how much offer mostly for free and increasing Cuba’s potential the new cable would aug- with social aims in mind.” international communications ment Internet capacity, but Just 2.9 percent of Cubans bandwidth and providing a island officials have boasted said they have access to the full backup for the main line. in the past that the ALBA-1 Internet, according to the most Doug Madory of Internet project would bring a 3,000- recent government statistics, analysis firm Renesys told fold boost. though outside analysts say the the Associated Press on May “From a technical stand- figure is probably between 5 21 that he detected new traf- point, these are good steps to and 10 percent, accounting for Key West Mayor Craig Cates declares May Youth Leadership Month in the city on May fic between Cuban state tele- increase their connectivity to unreported black-market sales 21. Specifically, he cited students in the new Tree Club at Horace O’Bryant Middle com monopoly Etecsa and the world and hopefully one of dial-up minutes. About 16 School who want to create a wildlife habitat at their school. Also honored were Cable & Wireless Jamaica day get off of satellite,” percent have access to a limited students who competed in the third annual Key West Botanical Gardens Go Green Madory said. domestic intranet. beginning May 13. Science Fair and Key West High students who recently competed in their first state “They’re gaining some Some of the island’s rare Most Cubans who go physical diversity there, so if high-speed Internet connec- online do so through school or competition with a solar charger they designed. In addition, members of Florida Keys something were to happen to tions have improved notice- work accounts. Home dial-up Community College’s Environmental Club volunteer regularly to remove tons of trash the main segment going to ably, though dial-up users access is prohibitively expen- from mangroves and beaches. For many more community photos, check out our Venezuela, then they have have seen little appreciable sive for the vast majority. newest gallery at www.KeysNet.com. Keynoter KeysNet.com Wednesday, May 29, 2013 7A Business TOURISM CONSUMERS Summer travel rises bit of a wash for travelers,” higher household net worth, Keys are among said Jeanenne Tornatore, increased corporate profits areas promoting senior editor of Orbitz.com. and a break in the price of Group flags She warned that some fuel are factors in the in-state visits travelers might be taken increase. Of the 209 million, aback by extra fees that air- the forecast calls for a record By HANNAH SAMPSON lines are charging for every- 27 million people to travel [email protected] thing from carry-on bags to internationally. sunscreen ratings seats with more legroom. One of those is Elizabeth Two threats that once “That’s one of the big Perez-Gurri, 24, of Pinecrest. loomed large over the sum- things that ends up costing After deciding with two Professor says mer travel season — mas- people more,” she said. best friends to visit Europe they’re merely sive flight delays because of Still, surveys show trav- this summer, the group set- air traffic controller fur- elers are willing to part with tled on Greece because its ‘a gimmick’ loughs and skyrocketing gas more cash this year. A sur- economic woes translated to prices — have vaporized, vey from travel site good deals. By MATTHEW PERRONE leaving predictions of rela- TripAdvisor said 25 percent In July, Perez-Gurri will Associated Press tively smooth sailing, flying of summer travelers expect fly to Athens and then and driving ahead. to spend more on vacation Santorini, travel within the Sunbathers will find new As the economy contin- this year, while 53 percent country on inexpensive ferries sunscreen labels on store ues to recover and consumers will spend the same. and stay in apartments instead shelves this summer that are are more comfortable spend- “For so many years, of hotels to save money. designed to make the prod- ing rather than saving, we’ve been saying ‘the econ- In-state travel is also ucts more effective and easi- experts believe that spells omy, the economy,’?” said important to South Florida er to use. good news for the travel sea- Anne Banas, executive edi- — and destination promot- But despite those long- Photo courtesy ASSOCIATED PRESS son that kicked off with tor of SmarterTravel.com. ers are making the effort to awaited changes, many sun- In this June 14, 2011 file photo, Alivia Parker, 21 months, Memorial Day weekend. “I don’t know if that matters lure people within driving as much anymore. People distance. screens continue to carry SPF runs through circles of spraying water on a 100-degree The holiday weekend itself ratings that some experts was not expected to set any are making it work.” The Florida Keys are consider misleading and day in Montgomery, Ala. Parker is wearing sunscreen with records: The AAA forecast The TripAdvisor survey running several in-state mar- potentially dangerous, an SPF of 100. numbers similar to last year, says 30 percent of those keting efforts. A radio cam- according to a consumer lotion has stopped protecting UV protection is relatively with 34.8 million Americans polled said they intended to paign will target potential watchdog group. their skin. small,” says Henry Lim, expected to travel between travel over Memorial Day visitors from Miami-Dade, A survey of 1,400 sun- Many consumers assume chair of dermatology at the Thursday and Monday. weekend, a 6 percent Fort Lauderdale, West Palm screen products by the that SPF 100 is twice as Henry Ford Hospital in But for the summer sea- increase over last year, and Beach and Fort Myers. TV Environmental Working effective as SPF 50, but der- Detroit. son, surveys show more 86 percent plan to take a ads will run throughout the Group finds that most prod- matologists say the differ- The SPF number indicates people are expected to take a leisure trip over the summer, state. ucts meet new federal ence between the two is actu- the amount of sun exposure vacation on the road and in a jump of 7 percent. And a team from Miami- requirements put in place last ally negligible. Where an needed to cause sunburn on the air this year than last, Airlines for America, an Dade’s tourism bureau took December. The rules from SPF 50 product might protect sunscreen-protected skin and gas prices are projected industry trade organization, a bus last week bearing the U.S. Food and Drug against 97 percent of sun- compared with unprotected to be about 16 cents a gallon said U.S. airlines are expect- images of the destination to Administration ban terms burn-causing rays, an SPF skin. For example, a SPF rat- less than a year ago. Even ed to carry nearly 209 mil- cities including Naples, like “waterproof,” which reg- 100 product might block 98.5 ing of 30 means it would take airfare to many top summer lion passengers between Tampa and Orlando to pro- ulators consider misleading, percent of those rays. the person 30 times longer to destinations has dropped June and August. That’s up 1 mote Miami as a summer and require that sunscreens “The high SPF numbers burn wearing sunscreen than compared to 2012, though percent; the group believes option for Floridians. filter out both ultraviolet A are just a gimmick,” says with exposed skin. airlines continue to tack on and B rays. Marianne Berwick, professor There is a popular mis- extra fees and hotels are Previously, some products of epidemiology at the conception that the SPF fig- charging more for rooms. blocked only UVB rays, University of New Mexico. ure relates to a certain num- In the Florida Keys, hote- which cause most sunburn, “Most people really don’t ber of hours spent in the sun. liers anticipate that the solid while providing little protec- need more than an SPF 30 However this is incorrect, business they’ve been seeing tion against UVA rays that and they should reapply it since the level of exposure for the last couple of years pose the greatest risk of skin every couple of hours.” varies by geography, time of will continue, said Andy cancer and wrinkles. Berwick says sunscreen day and skin complexion. Newman, spokesman for the Despite that broader pro- should be used in combina- The FDA itself said in Monroe County Tourist ISLAND VILLA tection, one in seven products tion with hats, clothing and 2011 that “labeling a product Development Council. GENERAL reviewed by the watchdog shade, which provide better with a specific SPF value “We’ve had a really good group boasted sun protection protection against ultraviolet higher than 50 would be mis- shoulder season — much, CONTRACTOR factor, or SPF, ratings above radiation. leading to the consumer.” At much better than expected We can build ANYTHING... 50, which have long been Some dermatologists say the time the agency proposed — and anticipate that that COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL viewed with skepticism by there may be some rationale capping all SPF values at 50 continues throughout the FREE ESTIMATE experts. for using higher SPF sun- because “there is not suffi- summer,” he said. 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With Laurence Marius leading the way, Key West’s Mehki Dave Harmon (left) from Jensen Beach shows a prized Sargent white marlin caught and released with Capt. Howard runs for a Kelley out of Captain Pip’s Marina in Marathon. big gain against Fort Pierce Put tarpon on Westwood in Friday night’s this week’s list spring game. The full moon Captain’s Howard Column Kelley and Photo by slows fishing mate Don BERT BUDDE Roberts for dolphin over the weekend. Last week we talked about They landed the possible effects of the full and released Westwood edges moon that occurred over the a white weekend. marlin. Well, the Polalo worms did And on hatch — at Bahia Honda at Chris Johnson the Papa least — and the hatch elicited Pip’s, Capt. Chris Klimas quite the tarpon frenzy. Keep fished a group from Palm the Conchs in mind, when the tarpon are City that brought in a nice feasting on the worms, bunch of dolphin. said coach Johnny Hughes, to give the ball back to the Freeman, went on a long they’re not very interested in The SeaSquared crew did Last-minute whose new no-huddle offense visitors on the 2. drive. Pozzi, a converted your baits. This week, we one offshore trip last week effort doesn’t produced 55 rushing plays. Two false-start penalties lineman who “surprised the should be back to the excel- and came back with a good Key West missed a ensued — the officials paced heck” out of Hughes, bulled lent tarpon fishing we were bunch of dolphin along with bring victory chance to take the lead in the off six yards instead of five 23 yards up the middle to put enjoying prior to the hatch. a tilefish. On the reef, our first quarter when quarter- each time — that pushed the Conchs on the Westwood The full moon did not anglers did very well with By DICK WAGNER back Andrew Freeman threw Westwood back to the 14. 6 with 22 seconds left. seem to impact the snapper limits of decent-size yellow- Keynoter Contributor a 21-yard pass into the end But the Panthers were soon With the crowd in an bite in a positive way. There tails. Two groups targeted zone that Jack Gruba failed back on the 1 for a fourth- uproar, Freeman rolled out was mostly an absence of tarpon and sharks. And the As a full moon rose in the to catch. Gavin Mock then down run that was stopped to his left, retreating until he muttons over the weekend. Grant family fished in distance, the Key West High hit the left upright of the goal by Laurence Marius. was sacked. Time ran out The yellowtails were on the Florida Bay, where they defense — with assistant posts on a field-goal attempt. That fired up the Conch before the Conchs could get small side, but the bite was caught large mangrove snap- coach J.P. Garcia’s “stand your Gruba, a tight end/line- sideline, which included off a final play. very good and should remain per and sea trout. ground” ringing in its ears — backer, redeemed himself in Donald Roberts and Norman The game ended in agony so. The best areas are in 35 to Capt. Moe Mottice of pulled off two goal-line stands the second quarter when his Lopez, members of last sea- for Conch lineman Kenneth 70 feet of water. Moe’s Custom Charters in Friday night in the Conchs’ interception led to a 45-yard son’s team who are bound for Sagan, who, with his father However, there were good Key West spent much of the spring game against Fort drive that ended when Pierce College in Los Angeles. and trainer Richard Fuentes numbers of very large man- past week offshore in 160 to Pierce Westwood at Tommy Freeman lofted a wobbly 14- Early in the fourth, bending over him, writhed grove snapper in the bay, with 450 feet of water where his Roberts Memorial Stadium. yard pass that Gruba caught Westwood had yet another with pain in his left shoulder. some fish approaching four anglers caught lots of A third, however, was not for a touchdown. first-and-goal, and this time Sagan pounded the turf pounds. Nice-size seatrout schoolie dolphin with black- in the cards, and the Conchs, In the third quarter, with the Panthers scored. They with his right hand in frustra- spiced the catches. fin tuna and the occasional who had only 28 players the Conchs still ahead, 7-0, added a two-point conver- tion as the teams shook hands The offshore dolphin bite wahoo mixed in. Inshore, he available, lost, 8-7. they stopped Westwood at sion to take an 8-7 lead. and Fort Pierce Westwood, slowed during the full moon, targeted tarpon, with macker- “With a lot of players going the 1-yard line on a fourth- With 2:50 left, Key West, which won one game last with sparse catches of mostly el, snapper and sharks along both ways, I really liked our and-three play. But Key led by the running of Mehki fall, celebrated like it had schoolies coming back to the to provide entertainment and effort — it was outstanding,” West immediately fumbled Sargent, John Pozzi and won the Super Bowl. docks. This fishing should good eats. improve in the coming days RACING and weeks. Casting contest Capt. Spider’s Casting for The week’s best Charity returns Thursday to Angler Don DeLeon of the 7 Mile Marina/Salty’s Keys rider revs his future Miami took the honors for Waterfront Grill at mile largest bull and cow dolphin marker 47 bayside in (combined weight 67.16 Marathon. The contest runs Aldama finds pounds) in the Florida Keys from 7 to 9 p.m. (new sum- quick success Dolphin Championship Friday mer hours) and will benefit and Saturday. DeLeon fished the Friends of Old Seven. on the track with Capt. Brian Cone on the Contagious out of Islamorada. Capt. Chris Johnson is a By RYAN McCARTHY Capt. Larry Bell and mate member of the Yamaha [email protected] Alex Bell of Blue Magic National Fishing Team and Charters out of Keys specializes in offshore, One trip to Hialeah’s Fisheries in Marathon fished gulf/bay, reef/wreck, shark Miami Motocross Park was the Myers family from Vero and tarpon fishing with all it took for 8-year-old Beach. They caught a dozen SeaSquared Charters out of Marathon resident Ivan or so dolphin and released Captain Pip’s Marina and Aldama Jr. many undersized fish. Hideaway Marathon. You Six months after riding a Photos courtesy IVAN ALDAMA SR. Frequent Captain Pip’s can reach him at 743-5305, motorcycle for the first time, customer Dave Harmon from http://SeaSquaredCharters.c the youngster is set to com- Marathon resident Ivan Aldama Jr. and his Jensen Beach fished aboard om and http://Facebook.com pete next month in a qualify- dad, Ivan Sr., celebrate the youngster’s first the Pip’s 36 with Capt. /MarathonFishing ing race that could advance racing victory at the Miami Motocross him to a national champi- Park. The 8-year-old picked up racing six KEY WEST FISHING onship race in Gainesville. months ago and won this trophy within Aldama Jr. placed third two months. Above, he executes a 40- to overall in a May 11-12 com- 50-foot jump on his 50CC motorcycle. Masters returns petition at the Thundercross Motocross Park in imagined how serious his Aldama Jr. has been taking Tennessee and North Carolina, Seafood Co., 631 Greene St. Okeechobee, and followed son would be about riding. part in. He’s earned points among other places. 1-day tourney in Key West’s Historic that up shortly with a sev- “In the second month over the past six months at For the long trips, has $13K for Seaport, is to be tournament enth-place finish at the [after starting], he was various races to secure the Aldama Sr. says he tows a headquarters. Plans call for Loretta Lynn National already racing and competing chance to advance. large trailer around with his the top prize participating anglers to gath- Qualifier, also held at and placing,” Ivan Sr. said. “Everything started like a son’s gear and three bikes. er there at 6 p.m. May 31 for Thundercross, to qualify for In fact, the boy rides well game for him but he took it Aldama Jr. is slated to Male, female and junior final registration, a captains the Loretta Lynn’s Southeast enough that Miami Moto- seriously,” Aldama Sr. said. meet his racing hero, three- anglers are invited to test their meeting and kick-off party. Youth Regional on June 22 cross, whose owners are His son takes it serious time defending AMA skills against dolphin fish in June 1’s fishing is to begin and 23 in Gainesville. family friends from Cuba, enough that Aldama Sr. has Supercross champion Ryan Key West waters Saturday dur- at 7 a.m. A weigh-in is set for Aldama Jr. made that first sponsors Ivan Jr. on the race been willing, along with Villopoto, at next month’s ing the 12th annual Yamaha 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Conch trip to Miami Motocross with circuit. The park outfits him friends and family, to make a race in Gainesville. Aldama Dolphin Masters Invitational. Republic Seafood docks fol- his father, Ivan Sr., and sever- with gear, clothing and, most significant financial commit- Sr. says the two communi- The tournament offers a lowed by a 5 p.m. awards party. al friends. His father rode importantly, motorcycles. ment to his son’s racing. cate via Instagram. cash purse of more than The Dolphin Masters motocross in his native Cuba A third-grader at Stanley “I’ve spent in the last six Aldama Sr. knows $13,000 to the boat team scor- Invitational is open to all before coming to the U.S. Switlik Elementary School in months, like $50,000 easy,” motocross and says he’s ing the highest total combined anglers and the entry fee is and said he planned to only Marathon, Aldama Jr. com- he said. “Right now a lot of willing to make sacrifices weight of three dolphin catch- $750 per boat. There is no introduce his son to the sport. petes on 50CC motorcycles people help me.” because he believes his son es. The amount is based on par- limit to the number of boats To the other boys, it was in the age 7-9 group. He’s Aldama Jr. has raced in has a future in racing. ticipation by a field of 25 boats. that can register. For fun trip to Miami, but riding even raced — and placed — roughly 30 races since picking “This last race I really The second- and third-place specifics, send an e-mail to sparked a passion in Ivan Jr. against 65CC bikes. up the sport six months ago. saw he’s got a future in it,” finishers are to receive prizes. [email protected] that hasn’t let up. His father And not just anyone can Many were in the Miami area, Aldama Sr. said. The Conch Republic or call 304-7674. says he never could have show up for the races but he’s also raced in 2B Wednesday, May 29, 2013 KeysNet.com Keynoter

Living SUMMER CAMP Kids have wide variety of options active games, group activities Art classes, and state-of-the-art videos of science camp life at the reef. There are also field trips to Fort Zachary among the fun Taylor State Park for snorkel school, and reef trips with The list of Florida Keys Fury Water Adventures and summer camp and education Sebago Watersports. options for kids continues to Also on tap are trips to the grow. Among the offerings: Key West Wildlife Center, ● The Big Pine United Key West Aquarium, Florida Methodist church, 280 Key Keys Eco Discovery Center Deer Blvd., has planned its and more. vacation Bible camp for June There are nine Coral 24 to 28, from 9 a.m. to noon Camp sessions. Each is limit- each day. ed to 25 campers. Camp runs It’s for kids in grades four 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. week- through eight, free and days. Fees are $215 for one themed “Everywhere Fun week or $185 a week for Fair: Where God’s World multiple week signups Comes Together.” (scholarships are available). Activities include interac- Fees are non-refundable. tive Bible fun, music, science For more information, call projects, crafts, hands-on- Photo by MICHELE MARIE 294-3100 or send an e-mail mission work, global games Through the Studios of Key West summer art program for kids,artist Pam Hobbs helped these kids decorate their bikes to [email protected]. and more. To register, call and helmets for the last Fourth of July. ● The Marathon Parks and 872-2470. Recreation Department is ● The Studios of Key through painting a new Key week program at the Fort East such as marine mammals, Participants at least age 10 registering children for both West is enrolling students West scene each session with Martello Museum. Sessions reef fish, coral reef systems also can opt to get their scuba its Camp Adventure (ages 6- ages 7 to 15 in its summer artist Rick Worth on run June 10 to 14, June 17 to and invertebrates as well as certifications during a camp 13) and Summer Soccer art classes, dubbed Art is Mondays and Tuesdays in 21 and June 24 to 28. hard and soft corals found in session or take a refresher (ages 4-12). Camp Adventure Cool! It runs Saturdays from July from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Students will explore the Florida and Caribbean course if already certified. includes daily activities and 10 a.m. to noon in June and beginning July 9. fort’s galleries with creative waters. Specimens are gath- The cost is $550 per child for field trips. gives budding artists a To find out more, call activities led by artist-teach- ered in the tidal waters that day camp with a PADI Camp Adventure is a 10- chance to learn different the Studios of Key West ers from the Studios. surround Pigeon Key and refresher course, $800 for week program that meets five techniques from some of the 296-0458. Campers can sign up for contained in touch tanks for day camp with a PADI scuba days a week from 8:30 a.m. island’s best artists. ● The Studios has also half days, or pack a lunch and students to view. An educa- certification class or $1,400 to 5 p.m. and costs $80 per A second program in July, partnered with the Key West have a full day. Sessions are tional team member is avail- for overnight camp including week. For more information, Painting Boot Camp for Art & Historical Society to 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and able to monitor and explain a scuba certification class. call the park office at 305- Kids, guides children offer Artcamp 2013, a three- 1:30 to 4 p.m. Half-day ses- their role in the ecosystem. For information, visit www 743-6598. sions are $150 per week and Day camp includes daily .pigeonkey.net or send an e- ● Registration for Mara- whole-day sessions are $240 ferry trips to the island, water mail to Ananda Ellis, Pigeon thon’s Summer Soccer for kids LIVING BRIEFS per week. Call 295-6616, bottles, lunch, snacks, marine Key education director, at ages 4 to 12 is now open and Ext. 105 to sign up. program workbooks, snorkel [email protected]. parents can register their chil- a NASA solar-system educa- ● ● Stargazing set For children age 8 and gear rental and a trip to Reef Relief of Key West dren on Thursday from 5 to 7 tor, will provide a short pres- older, Pigeon Key in the Sombrero Reef aboard a 40- launches its annual Coral p.m. or Saturday from 10 a.m. for Crane Point entation with hands-on activ- Middle Keys hosts marine foot catamaran. Cost is $350 Camp June 10. to noon at the Marathon ities, followed by a stargaz- science camps. Sessions are per child. It’s for kids ages 6 to 12 to Community Park concession Wondering what’s up in ing hike and a telescope set for July 1 to 5, 8 to 12 and Overnight camp includes explore and learn about our stand. Soccer is an eight-week the sky during these quiet, viewing session at the Crane 15 to 19, and Aug. 5 to 9, the aforementioned as well as marine environment through program that meets Tuesdays calm summer nights? House on Florida Bay. Cost with a choice of day camp or, breakfast, dinner, staffed educational activities at the and Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. Crane Point Hammock $6 per person (children under for kids 10 and older, overnight housing on the Reef Relief Environmental The cost is $40 for the summer. and Nature Center, mile 6 are free). Meet at the steps overnight camp. island and additional marine Center in Key West. For more information, call marker 50 bayside, has what of the Crane Point museum. Camp includes daily science programs. Cost is Each day, campers experi- the above number. it calls an Evening with the Wear closed-toe shoes and workshops that feature topics $950 per child. ence hands-on-learning, inter- Stars on Thursday from 7:30 bring binoculars and a flash- to 10.p.m. Elizabeth Moore, light if you have them. solution Crossword 25 puzzle. the May Solution to

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LIVING BRIEFS TECHNOLOGY Feeser to offer Cain and Abel. All readers are welcome. parenting tips For more information call Electronic home plate takes field Fran Spinelli at 304-4686. Do you have a child age Inventor says refined in the future so some- 8 or younger? Are you thing similar to computer sometimes baffled by your Animal shelter it can call chips could be incorporated child’s behavior? plans open house into the uniform, he said. Rev. Pam Feeser of Com- balls, strikes Several units are being munity Health Ministries, a The Upper Keys Animal built now for youth and ama- program of Baptist Health Shelter has planned its 17th By DON AINES teur teams to use this sum- South Florida, is offering a annual open house from 11 Herald-Mail mer, he said. free program called “Raising a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Amateur umps being Safe Kids” running June 4 the shelter, mile marker 106. In the 1950 comedy “Kill relieved of calling balls and and June 27 from 5:45 to 8 There will be free food the Umpire,” Bill “Two Call” strikes — the plate has LEDs p.m. at the First Baptist and beverages available Johnson (played by William that light up for a strike — Church of Key Largo, mile while you peruse the facili- Bendix) is chased by a could make the game more marker 99. ties and meet the animals. vengeance-seeking mob of civil, as the subjectivity of The program is free and fans after he made what they calls is eliminated, along child care is offered. To believed to be a bad call in a with parents’ and fans’ find out more, call Feeser at ‘A Sea Change’ minor league baseball game. rationalization for razzing 852-1612. shows June 8 Calling balls, strikes and officials, Spessard said. checked swings could be a The home plate umpire Time to enter The Sanctuary Friends thing of the past in amateur would still have to make calls Foundation of the Florida ball if the Eagle Eye at the plate, and Spessard pride parade Keys features the film “A Electronic Home Plate is all said the Eagle Eye can take Sea Change” on June 8 in that inventor Jerry Spessard that kind of punishment. Applications are now honor of World Oceans Day. claims. He has enough faith University of Maryland base- being accepted to be in the It is a documentary captur- in the product to begin con- ball players have put it 10th annual Sea to Sea ing a grandfather mulling struction of a plant in through the paces in testing Rainbow Flag pride parade over the ocean being left for Hancock, Md., this June, in conditions of dirt, dust and set for June 9 on Duval future generations. with production expected to mud, he said. Street in Key West. It’s The free film will show begin by fall. The plate sits in a perma- organized by the Key West at the Marathon Power “I’ve had this idea in my nently installed vault at home Business Guild. Squadron Building on 52nd head for years, but I don’t and can be removed after a Floats can be any length Street in Marathon. Doors know anything about elec- game, Spessard said. It is also but must be maneuverable open at 6:30 p.m. Free pop- tronics,” Spessard said. a great training tool for pitch- with a maximum 15-foot corn with drinks is available However, he does know how ers, who can work on speed width and 12-foot maxi- for a small donation. to surround himself with tal- Photo courtesy ASSOCIATED PRESS and placement at practice and mum height. Each float ented people, including fac- in the bullpen. Inventor Jerry Spessard poses with his Eagle Eye must have two assigned ulty of the Electrical This is not Spessard’s first walking monitors. Diving Museum Engineering Department at Electronic Homeplate design in Hagerstown, Md. Umpires foray into sports. He also Applications are available hosts archaeologist the University of Maryland. calling balls, strikes and checked swings could be a thing invented GameFace, a pro- online at www.keywest After five years of develop- of the past in amateur baseball if the electronic home tective mask for baseball and pride.org or call Matt Hon The History of Diving ment, building prototypes and plate is all that Spessard claims. softball players. His other at 923-9645. Museum at mile marker 83 testing, the Eagle Eye is nearly endeavors include publishing continues its “Immerse ready to take the field — and The plate uses an electro- Spessard said. the Hagerstown Town and ‘East of Eden’ Yourself!” series on June 19 the bullpen, Spessard said. It optical system to project cur- Measuring whether the Country Almanack, real at 7 p.m. with what’s called recently was named runner-up tains of light and then meas- ball was inside or outside estate and insurance. up for discussion “Shipwrecks of the Keys and as invention of the year by the ure the light scattered by the was the easy part, Spessard Spessard plans to have Underwater Archaeology” University of Maryland’s ball, according to the said. The hard part was meas- seven to 10 people working The Marathon Library presented by Corey Malcom, Office of Technology Com- University of Maryland. uring whether the ball is in once his plant opens, and more Book Discussion Group director of archaeology for mercialization. The plate can determine the vertical range of the strike as production expands. Most meets June 7 at the library at the Mel Fisher Maritime Christopher Davis and if a pitch is inside or outside zone, he said. of them will be hired from the mile marker 48.5 at 10 a.m. Museum in Key West. John Rzasa from the and high or low, Spessard “Coca-Cola has its secret Hancock area, he said. to discuss “East of Eden” by A Havana-based pirate University of Maryland, said. Ball speed, location formula and we have ours,” “We’ve always bragged John Steinbeck. ship wrecked in 1827 on a retired electrical engineer and other information is Spessard said of the plate’s about our workforce and our It’s a sprawling (c. 1860- reef near the Florida Keys Leroy “Buzz” Chamberlain recorded in the plate’s data- new technology. work ethic,” Mayor Daniel 1920) novel that follows the with 561 African captives and Jacob Scharmer, a for- base and can be accessed by However, it does require Murphy said. intertwined destiny of two aboard. The story of the mer Washington County smart phone, tablet or other the players to have their indi- The town, which has lost California families whose Guerrero includes a tale of (Md.) Technical High School device, he said. vidual strike zones from hundreds of manufacturing generations helplessly reen- ruthless, absconded pirates. student, were integral to Fans can even get an app knees to chest measured and jobs in the past decade, needs act the fall of Adam and Eve To find out more, call development of the Eagle to see what the plate is regis- placed in the plate’s database, a boost to its economy, and the poisonous rivalry of 664-9737. Eye, Spessard said. tering during a game, Spessard said. That could be Spessard said.

Who is your American Hero? Write a short essay telling us who your Keys hero is. The essays will be judged, and the top four heroes will ride in the lead jeeps in the parade. The ﬁrst-place hero will be the parade’s grand marshal.

The other winners will judge the ﬂoats. Awards will be presented during the annual picnic at the Murray E. Nelson Government and Cultural Center from 5-8 p.m. The winning essays will be published in The Reporter on July 12.

Submit no later than June 14 to [email protected] with “American Hero” as the subject. Call Gladys Cornell at the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce at (305) 451-1414

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See Exhib- NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Spacious 1900+sf Ground Level w/Fabulous Layout Monroe County, Florida, and $6,283.55 $650.00 3-5779 Unit it "B" attached hereto for (1) SALE 300+ sf of Covered Porches all amendments thereto (the F22 / Week 45 / Annual Time- the name and address of each CBS Construction - “X” Zone/No Flood Ins Required "Declaration"), Obligor is liable share Interest JOHN ALONZO Junior Interestholder, The As- BY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT for the payment of certain as- CANN, JR./63 CHESTNUT sociation has appointed the fol- - 3 bed/2 bath PLUS Bonus Room - COURT sessments, maintenance fees, DRIVE, RICHBORO, PA lowing Trustee to conduct the Great Master Suite and ad valorem property taxes 18954 UNITED STATES 01- trustee’s sale: First American Tons of Hall Closet Space - Lg A/C’d Attic (150+sf) Notice is hereby given that the (collectively, "Assessments, 18-13; Book 2609 / Page Title Insurance Company, undersigned, AMY HEAVILIN, a Sits on 3 lots - Create Your Own Backyard Paradise! Fees and Taxes") and Beach 1037-1039 2.14 $6,920.16 Clerk of the Circuit Court of California corporation, duly Great Upper Keys Neighborhood & Park w/Ramp House Condominium $650.00 3-6071 Unit E23 / Monroe County, Florida, will, registered in the state of Flori- Walking Distance to A+ Rated Elementary School Week 34 / Annual Timeshare on the 6TH DAY OF JUNE Association of Key West, Inc., da as an Insurance Company, Interest JAMES FAHEY/6 Easily Converted to ADA Accessible Design 2013 at 11:00AM on THE a not-for-profit Florida corpora- 1160 North Town Center Drive, CAROLINE DRIVE, FRONT STEPS OF THE tion (the "Association") has a Suite 190, Las Vegas, Nevada, BELLINGHAM, MA 02019 8 Pompano Avenue MM 105 Bayside MONROE COUNTY lien for such Assessments, 89144; Phone: 702-304-7509. UNITED STATES 01-18-13; COURTHOUSE, 500 Fees and Taxes pursuant to First American Title Book 2609 / Page 1037-1039 Call (305) 522-6598 • $325,000 WHITEHEAD STREET in the the terms of the Declaration Insurance Company, a 2.66 $9,228.11 $650.00 3- City of KEY WEST Florida, and applicable Florida law. The California Corporation Dated: LOW DOWN PAYMENT - EASY TERMS!! 8165 Unit C34 / Week 43 / offer for sale and sell at public Obligor has failed to pay when 5-14-13 Teresa McQueen, outcry to the highest and best due the Assessments, Fees, Annual Timeshare Interest Trustee Sale Officer Signed, bidder for CASH the following and Taxes as assessed or BYRON CHIVERS and KELLI sealed and delivered in our advanced and is thereby in CHIVERS/20900 BROOKSIDE presence: Witness Signature described property situated in Marathon, Canal. Unfurn. 1/2 Monroe County, Florida, to wit: default of the obligation to pay BLVD., OLYMPIA FIELDS, IL S. Wright Print name: FRED'S BEDS such amounts as and when 60461 UNITED STATES 01- S. Wright Witness Signature duplex. Central location 2/1. Unit 415 of KEY HARBOR, due. Accordingly, the Associa- 18-13; Book 2609 / Page Rebecca Bradshaw Print 100s of Beds Cen-AC. New dock up to 36 ft. a condominium, according to tion did cause a Claim of Lien 1037-1039 1.96 $7,677.12 Name: Rebecca Bradshaw W/D hook up. Small pet OK. the Declaration of Condomini- to be recorded in the Public $650.00 3-8372 Unit B23 / State of NEVADA}ss County of Factory Direct to You Yrly lease $1,450. + sec. Records of Monroe, Florida, Week 29 / Annual Timeshare CLARK} On 5/14/13 before Owner/Broker, Diane Chaplin um thereof, as recorded in New Tropical Wicker -Colvard, 305-743-6084 Official Records Book 1016, at thereby perfecting the lien of Interest GLEN F. DESLICH/ me, K. TORST, the Page 243. of the Public Assessments, Fees, and Tax- 257 N. Huron, AU GRES, MI undersigned Notary Public, Bedroom and Living Room Records of Monroe County. es pursuant to the Declaration 48703 UNITED STATES 01- personally appeared Teresa Dinettes, Futons, Recliners Florida. and sections 721.16 and 18-13; Book 2609 / Page McQueen personally known to 192.37, Florida Statutes. 1037-1039 1.62 $6,079.98 me (or proved to me on the Simmons Beautyrest MM 76.5 Furnished 1/1 condo. Pool, tennis, garage, laundry, Pursuant to the FINAL The Obligor and any Junior $650.00 EXHIBIT "B" Contract basis of satisfactory evidence) www.fredsbeds.com Interestholder have the right to Number Name Notice Address to be the person(s) whose boat dock, ramp, storage yard JUDGMENT OF FREE DELIVERY 25’ max. $1,000/mo. F/L/S. No FORECLOSURE entered in a cure the default and to redeem N/A N/A N/A (05/29/13, name(s) is/are subscribed to its respective interest up to the 06/05/13) (RSVP# 299468) the within instrument and pets. 305-338-0486 case in said Court, the style of Marathon MM 53.5 743-7277 which is: date the trustee issues the cer- acknowledged to me that Big Coppitt MM 9.5 295-8430 MM 99 O/S 2 BR / 2 BA tificate of sale by paying in full Published May 29, June 5, he/she/they executed the W/D, pool, tennis, & beach. same in his/her/their author- Sombrero Resort the amounts owed as set forth 2013 1200/mo. + util. F/L + $600 ized capacity(ies), and that by Condominium Association Inc. on Exhibit "A" attached hereto, Florida Keys Keynoter sec. 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Any MM 101- 1.5BR, 1BA mobile Defendant for each Claim of Lien, (4) the BEFORE THE SALE DATE, tract No. Interval No. Obligor(s) Condition with Owner home, behind yellow bait amount secured by each Claim YOU COULD LOSE YOUR and Address Claim of Lien Financing. Have Some Down house. Large porch & yard. And the Docket Number of of Lien, and (5) the per diem TIMESHARE ESTATE, Recording Date/Instr. No. Per pymt, then All Cash. Maybe Unfurnished. $800/mo + utils. which is Number amount to account for the EVEN IF THE AMOUNT IS IN Diem Default Amount Estimat- Marathon. F/L/S. 305-304-7976 further accrual of the amounts ed Foreclosure Costs 1-13979 12-CA-000327-M DISPUTE. YOU MUST ACT Call Fred 561-251-4233. MM 97 O/S 2 BR / 2 BA secured by each Claim of Lien. BEFORE THE SALE DATE. Unit 411 / Week 50 / Annual See Exhibit "B" attached Timeshare Interest PRESTON Rent to own! $1400 + util. + WITNESS my hand and the IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANA- maintenance. Call for details Official Seal of Said Court, this hereto for (1) the name and TION OF THE NATURE OF G. THOMPSON/13640 address of each Junior NORTH GAYTON ROAD, (305) 451-1241. 29th day of April 2013 THE PROCEEDINGS Affordable Waterfront Living Interestholder, The Association AGAINST YOU, YOU RICHMOND, VA 23233 UNIT- Northeast Florida, Lake has appointed the following AMY HEAVILIN SHOULD CONTACT A LAW- ED STATES 01-18-13; Book Crescent Trustee to conduct the trust- YER. Batch ID: Foreclosure 2609 / Page 1040-1042 0.51 Small,Quiet,Adult Park. KEYS RV PARK Clerk of the Circuit Court First American Title ee’s sale: HOA21959-SH6-HOA Date of $2,994.96 $650.00 1-1486 Unit Homes for Sale $2k to $21k Monroe County, Florida Insurance Company, RV lot for rent a Califor- Sale: 06/26/13 at 1:00 PM 211 / Week 19 / Annual Time- lakecrescentflorida.com or 6-12 months. $550/mo. (Circuit Court Seal) nia corporation, duly registered Place of Sale: Outside the share Interest CRAIG GOULD (386) 698-3648 904-501-7105 First & security dep. + util. in the state of Florida as an Front of the Building located and RAYMOND VINO/293 [email protected] Full hook up. 786-300-1170 By: Tammy L Marciel Insurance Company, 1160 at: 3132 Northside Drive, Key NORTHERN BLVD,, SAINT North Town Center Drive, Suite JAMES, NY 11780 UNITED KEY LARGO Park Model for RV LOTS FOR RENT Deputy Clerk West FL 33040 This Notice is in MARATHON 190, Las Vegas, Nevada, regarding that certain time- STATES 01-18-13; Book 2609 sale. Handicapped designed, 1 BR, furnished. Never lived in. Florida Statute 45.031: Any 89144; Phone: 702-304-7509. share interest owned by / Page 1040-1042 2.02 Adult Park. Lot rent $500/mo. $15,000. person claiming an interest in First American Title Obligor in Sunset Harbor $7,632.57 $650.00 EXHIBIT Please call 305-743-6519 Owner financing available. the surplus from the sale, if Insurance Company, a Resort, a Condominium, locat- "B" Contract Number Name 305-522-5841 any, other than the property California Corporation Dated: ed in Monroe County, Florida, Notice Address N/A N/A N/A owner as of the date of the Lis 5-14-13 Teresa McQueen, with and more specifically (05/29/13, 06/05/13) (RSVP# Trustee Sale Officer Signed, 299469) GRASSY KEY Pendens must file a claim described as follows: Unit (see Small apartment, 1 person. within 60 days after the sale. sealed and delivered in our Interval Description on Exhibit presence: Witness Signature Published May 29, June 5, 2 BR / 1.5 BA MM 100 $740/month + utilities. "A"), Week (see Interval Canal front, swimming pool, 305-481-4301 Published May 22, 29, 2013 S. Wright Print name: S. Description on Exhibit "A"), of 2013 2nd floor of CBS home. $1800 Marathon - Direct Waterfront Florida Keys Keynoter Wright Witness Signature Sunset Harbor Resort, a Florida Keys Keynoter Rebecca Bradshaw Print / mo. incl util + cable. Small Liveaboard. Rent to buy. 26’ Condominium, together with pet okay. (305) 322-2937. Name: Rebecca Bradshaw any undivided interest in the sailboat. 1 person. No pets. Ad# 506967 State of NEVADA}ss County of common elements appurtenant Ad# 516932 $600/month. To move in, CLARK} On 5/14/13 before $1200 total. 786-300-1170 Notice of Public Auction thereto, according to the me, K. TORST, the under- MARATHON for personal property to be Declaration of Condominium MEETING NOTICE Unfurn effcy apt. signed Notary Public, person- thereof recorded in Official held on Tuesday, June 4, ally appeared Teresa A/C. No smoking, no dogs. 2013,at 10:00 a.m., at 299 Records Book 1376 at Page The Duck Key Security Share W/D. Lease. McQueen personally known to 1093, Public Records of Mon- Morris Avenue, Key Largo, FL me (or proved to me on the Advisory Board will hold a $695 + electric, cable. 33037. Former tenant Jose roe County, Florida, together meeting on May 30, 2013 at 305-900-0113 basis of satisfactory evidence) with any amendments thereto. Corona. Floating structure is to be the person(s) whose 11:00 A.M. at 126 Bimini Drive, MM 89 1 BR FRESHLY two story, 60 ft. x 32 ft. In ac- Pursuant to that certain Duck Key, FL. name(s) is/are subscribed to Declaration of Condominium of painted rear, downstairs apt. cordance to State Statute Sec- the within instrument and W/D on site, elec. & basic tion 715.109 Item will be sold Sunset Harbor Resort, a Tom Neville acknowledged to me that Condominium recorded in cable incl. $900 / mo. (305) to the highest bidder. All sales he/she/they executed the Chairman of the Duck Key 517-6582 or (305) 664-7252. are final. Payment must be Official Records Book 1376 at Security Advisory Board same in his/her/their author- 2BR/1BAMM90 MM 89 B/S 1 BR / 1 BA made at time of sale by CASH Page 1093, Public Records of QUIET ized capacity(ies), and that by Monroe County, Florida, and Upstairs Apt. or CERTIFIED CHECK. his/her/their signature(s) on the Published May 25, 29, 2013 STREET, Oceanside, 2nd floor all amendments thereto (the of CBS home. $1800 / mo. Incl No smoking / no pets. instrument the person(s), or Florida Keys Keynoter Published May 22, 29, 2013 "Declaration"), Obligor is liable util + basic cable. W/D, $950 / mo. F/L/S the entity upon behalf of which for the payment of certain as- Unfurn, Shutters, Fenced yard. Call (305) 852-4342 Florida Keys Keynoter the person(s) acted, executed sessments, maintenance fees, No smoking. Avail 1st week MM 89 SPLIT LEVEL LG. the instrument. WITNESS my and ad valorem property taxes July. Call Dave (561) 436-4763 Ad# 510377 hand and official seal. 1 BR / 2.5 BA Lg. liv. room, eat (collectively, "Assessments, 3 BR / 3 BA 2000 SQ. FT. in kit., W/D on site. Freshly Signature K. TORST (Seal) Fees and Taxes") and Sunset NOTICE OF SALE WARNING! Appt No.: 11-5661-1 Exp Date: Sgl. family home in Old painted, screened patio & Harbor Resort Condominium fenced yd. Elec. & basic cable A SALE OF YOUR PROPER- 9/14/2015 EXHIBIT "A" Con- Association, Inc., a not-for- Tavernier. No smoking / no TY IS IMMINENT! UNLESS tract No. Interval No. Obligor(s) pets. $1900/mo. F/L/S incl. $1300. (305) 517-6582 profit Florida corporation (the or (305) 664-7252 YOU PAY THE AMOUNT and Address Claim of Lien "Association") has a lien for LOST YOUR PET? Call (305) 393-2545 SPECIFIED IN THIS NOTICE Recording Date/Instr. No. Per such Assessments, Fees and OR BPK ON CANAL BEFORE THE SALE DATE, Diem Default Amount Estimat- Taxes pursuant to the terms of FOUND A PET? 2/2 + guest room w/facilities. YOU COULD LOSE YOUR ed Foreclosure Costs 3-11176 the Declaration and applicable CALL US TO PLACE A Deck, tile & wood flrs. Fenced FREE AD TIMESHARE ESTATE, EVEN Unit A22 / Week 30 / Annual Florida law. The Obligor has yard. $1950/mo F/L/S. Avail IF THE AMOUNT IS IN Timeshare Interest GLEN F. failed to pay when due the THE KEYNOTER 743-5551 Aug 1st. N/S. 603-838-2418 DISPUTE. YOU MUST ACT DESLICH/257 N. Huron, AU Assessments, Fees, and Tax- BEFORE THE SALE DATE. GRES, MI 48703 UNITED es as assessed or advanced IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANA- STATES 01-18-13; Book 2609 and is thereby in default of the TION OF THE NATURE OF / Page 1037-1039 1.62 obligation to pay such amounts THE PROCEEDINGS $6,079.97 $650.00 3-11177 as and when due. Accordingly, COMMERCIAL SPACES AGAINST YOU, YOU Unit A22 / Week 31 / Annual the Association did cause a MM 100 SHOULD CONTACT A LAW- Timeshare Interest GLEN F. Claim of Lien to be recorded in *Small Office - $300 YER. Batch ID: Foreclosure DESLICH/257 N. Huron, AU the Public Records of Monroe, PRIVATE COLLECTOR *AC Storage - $300 HOA21954-BH6-HOA Date of GRES, MI 48703 UNITED Florida, thereby perfecting the WANTS. Rolex Dive watches Call (305) 522-6598 Sale: 06/26/13 at 1:00 PM STATES 01-18-13; Book 2609 lien of Assessments, Fees, and Pilot Watches. Old model Place of Sale: Outside the / Page 1037-1039 1.62 and Taxes pursuant to the Military clocks & watches. Front of the Building located $6,079.97 $650.00 3-12003 Declaration and sections Call 305-743-4578. LARGE STORAGE YARD at: 3132 Northside Drive, Key Unit E31 / Week 52 / Annual 721.16 and 192.37, Florida West FL 33040 This Notice is Timeshare Interest KRISTI Statutes. The Obligor and any MM 91. Suitable for your regarding that certain time- DEVINE, as Individual and as Junior Interestholder have the MARATHON 2B/2B RENTAL business. Only $800 per share interest owned by Trustee of the BALI right to cure the default and to U.S. & Old Cuban Coins LG. EAT-IN KITCHEN WITH month Call (305) 522-6598. Obligor in Beach House, a NEWBURY TRUST DATED redeem its respective interest Unwanted or broken gold + S/S APPLIANCES. TILE Condominium, located in NOVEMBER 30, 1999/7 up to the date the trustee silver jewlery. Best price FLOORS, LARGE WALK IN Monroe County, Florida, with MONTCLAIR, WEST CLOSET. LG UTILITY ROOM issues the certificate of sale by guaranteed. Private collector. Available office or desk space. and more specifically descri- NEWBURY, MA 01985 UNIT- paying in full the amounts 305-743-5780 W/ WASHER AND DRYER. bed as follows: Unit (see Inter- ED STATES 01-18-13; Book FENCED YARD. PETS OK Attractive professional building. owed as set forth on Exhibit Hwy frontage, Marathon. Call: val Description on Exhibit "A"), 2609 / Page 1037-1039 2.10 "A" attached hereto, including UPON APPROVAL. 1400. 1ST, LAST, SECURITY. 305-731-1183; 305-731-9751 Week (see Interval Description $7,532.41 $650.00 3-13915 per diem up to and including on Exhibit "A"), Beach House, Unit B14 / Week 50 / Annual YEARLY LEASE. 305-481- CLIMATE CONTROLLED the day of sale, by delivering 0942 $1,400 305-481-0942 a Condominium according to Timeshare Interest JOANNE cash or certified funds to the KEYS STORAGE. [email protected] the Declaration of Condomini- DUBICKI/560 MARTIN ROAD, Trustee. See Exhibit "A" at- Call Fred’s Beds, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753 um thereof recorded in Official tached hereto for (1) the name MM 100 B/S 3/2 UP 1/1 DN. 305-743-7277 Records Book 1510, Page 225 UNITED STATES 01-18-13; and address of each Obligor, NET MARATHON US 1 Book 2609 / Page 1037-1039 Unfurn. Fully fenced park-like Public Records of Monroe (2) the legal description of the property, partial water veiw, Commercial Space Avail. County, Florida, and all exhib- 2.05 $7,347.07 $650.00 3- CONTINUED IN NEXT COLUMN dead end st. $2200/mo F/L/S. 1000 sf, $1/sf + util, taxes & CONTINUED IN NEXT COLUMN CONTINUED IN NEXT COLUMN .COM + util (516) 655-5321. insur. Yard space also abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVYXYZ<>1234567890,./-=_+:” available. 305-923-9542 Keynoter KeysNet.com Wednesday, May 29, 2013 5B

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City of Key Colony Beach FULL TIME POSITION OPEN UTILITY CLERK The City of Key Colony Beach is accepting applications for a FULL TIME Utility Clerk.Experience in bookkeeping/sec- retarial/clerical work/Quick Books required. Applicants must possess strong communication skills. Education requirement: Minimum -High School Graduate with 5 years office work REALTORS experience. Salary Range: $35,000.00 - $38,000.00 based upon qualifications. Application Deadline: June 13, 2013. Mail Resume to: Clara Mayette City Clerk REALTOR®, GRI PO Box 510141 Key Colony Beach, FL 33051 Call for additional information: 305-289-1212 5800 Overseas Highway-Suite 17 Equal Opportunity Employer Marathon, Florida 33050 Cell: 305-395-2095 [email protected] www.ExitFloridaKeys.com

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Local Travel Agency WE ARE GROWING AND NEED QUALIFIED PEOPLE TO BOOK TRAVEL ALL OVER THE WORLD. MUST BE WILLING TO WORK FULL TIME, HAVE GOOD PHONE AND COMPUTER SKILLS, BE NEAT IN APPEARANCE WITH AN UPBEAT POSITIVE ATTITUDE. WE HAVE SEVERAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE. WILL

CHARTER FISHING MATE Small company looking for TRAIN. ALL INBOUND CALLS. Marathon. cleaners, Big Pine to Mrthn. Salary plus tips. Peguena compania busca TO APPLY CALL (305) 853-5800 AND SET Drug test required. personal par limpieza se haga CARPENTERS & LABORERS Call Bob, 305-393-2652 por casa. Ph/hamar: 731-9817 UP YOUR APPOINTMENT NOW. Must have tools & Debbie’s Cleaning Service MM 93 LARGE transportation. Long term NOW hiring F/T or P/T STORAGE YARD employment. Top pay for cleaning personnel. Marathon FENCED AREA, SPACE quality minded individuals. area, but can live outside of HOSPITA LITY ASSOCIATE Must pass background check. AVAILABLE . Marathon. 305-481-8379 for condo rentals in KCB. Must P/T HOUSEKEEPER Call (305) 852-2806. Make BIG (305) 522-6598 EXTERIOR CLEANING have customer service, office, for small resort in Islamorada. & GROUNDS KEEPER computer experience. Part- Must be able to speak & read $$$$ Looking for reliable employee time. Email resume and English. Apply in person @ Dolphin Research Center to work M-F starting pay qualifications to: 243 Treasure Harbor Rd., or Bartender, Dancers has Temporary openings for $9 to 11/hr dep. on exp. [email protected] call (305) 852-5389. Guest Services . Duties are Must speak English pass THE MOORINGS is seeking Servers & Security multifaceted including background & drug test Lobby Concierge self motivated, detail oriented welcoming guests, taking Call (305) 852-3042 MM48 – Hammocks. and hard working individuals to Housing available Space Available in Beauty reservations, retail and photo HOUSEKEEPERS $5-600/wk. @ 30 hrs. fill positions in Housekeeping. Monday - Saturday Salon in Marathon, for hair, sales. Job description Cleaners for Saturdays. Benefits in 90. Please submit an application nails or esthetician. Rent or available at www.dolphins.org. $17/hr. In Marathon. Get Ap at Front Desk. /resume @ 123 Beach Rd., Call Mr Ford commission. Many E-mail your resume to: Call 305-743-8446 Career oppty. – act today. Islamorada. MM 81.5 ocean possibilities. 305-289-0014 [email protected]. EOE side or email: 664-4335 [email protected] WOODYS MM82 YOU HAVE IT.

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TOM THUMB Newspaper Food Stores, Inc. Offers the following positions in A premier resort in Islamorada is MONROE COUNTY interviewing for the following positions: carrier wanted OceanKey Largo Reef area area * Managers & Manager Trainees Two Full Time * Assistant Managers Three shifts available: Front Desk Agents Deliver newspapers 7 days a week * Store Clerks 6am to 2pm Customer Service and/or Supervisor Experience a Plus Early A.M. 2pm to 10pm The pay is approximently 10pm to 6am The selected candidate will enjoy a friendly work place To apply please call 786-295-5307 where smiles are part of the uniform, competitive wages $300 plus a week. and ask for Cleveland Mathis and an excellent benefits package. We will train. Stop in at the Reporter office No experience needed. Apply in person MM 83.5 to fill out an application. Competitive wages and benefits. DFWP. E.O.E. MM91.7 Tavernier

EXPERIENCED HELP ONLY μ Breakfast Cook TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT: μ Prep Cook, Line Cook SPECIALIST II - MARATHON The Guidance/Care μ Host/Hostess μ Waitstaff Center, Inc. μ Bartender The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority is μ Bus Person accepting applications for a Temporary μ Behavioral Health Front of House Managers The 16th Judicial Circuit is accepting Environmental Specialist II, who will Apply in person: Technician - Marathon application for a part-time (10 hours a report to our Marathon location. The pur- Crisis Stabilization Unit Sunset Grille & Raw Bar, 7 Knights Key Blvd, Marathon. week) Male Assistant Urinalysis pose of this classification is to perform a Part-Time IMMEDIATE HIRING Technician to work with juvenile and variety of environmental services related to engineering proj- Behavioral Health Therapist Breakfast and Dinner adult substance abuse clients in ects. These services include environmental planning, permit- Line Cooks at Hideaway Marathon and Plantation Key offices. Providing individual and Cafe. Call Robert at ting, and compliance management of FKAA facilities. The group counseling for mental 289-1554, 10am-12pm. The primary functions will be to observe and collect urine samples, random incumbent conducts numerous professional level activities in health and substance NOW HIRING and scheduled at the lab and field testing sites, as well as other assigned the Engineering Department including environmental monitor- abuse clients in the LINE COOK duties. This job pays $12.00 per hour, hours are flexible. Interested applicants ing and reporting, and administration of the water conserva- Apply in person Marathon office. Florida should submit a State of Florida Application to [email protected] or tion, reclaimed water and pine rockland management pro- License Required: LCSW, Brutus Seafood Personnel, 302 Fleming Street, Key West, Florida 33040. State of Florida 6950 O/S Hwy, Marathon grams including coordination of controlled burns. Incumbent LMHC or LMFT. Bi-lingual applications can be found at www.Keyscourts.net. The successful applicant preferred. Full time. NOW HIRING will be required to pass a complete background check. Applications are being assists with well monitoring program and performs extensive SERVER AND PART-TIME accepted until the position is filled. database analysis; provides technical interface with cus- KITCHEN HELP. Apply at the Case Manager Stuffed Pig, Marathon. tomers, and assists with grant-related, environmental pro- Coordinating and providing We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age or disability. If you need grams to fund future projects. Min. Quals: College degree in services to adults and accommodations to participate in the application/selection process, please notify us in advance Environmental Science or Biology required; supplemented by at (305)295-3652; to make call through the Florida Relay Center, you can dial 7-1-1. children in the Middle Keys. three (3) years’ experience in environmental compliance and Bachelor’s in Human Service assessment; experience with interagency coordination, devel- Field and 1 year experience required. Full-Time. Part Time Data Collector opment regulations, GIS systems, and administrative systems. RetailData delivers retail Glavanized roll-on Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. Valid FL dri- intelligence via customized boat trailer ver’s license required. Salary Range: $56,469. - $67,762. RN/LPN Per Diem Nurses shops that fit our clients’ Held a 21’ boat. Part and Full Time for the requirements. We use state-of- $500 obo. Deadline: 06/06/13 the-art hardware and software 305-481-1367. Crisis Stabilization Unit/Detox to provide observable On-Line Application found at: www.fkaa.com. Unit in Marathon. marketplace facts. Our Have a Florida VSPL-RS-CD. EEO/VPE/ADA Special incentives offered. accurate, timely, cost-effective, Will lease. and actionable information Call David Hagan produces a superior return on 904-262-2869;904-708-0893 Front Office Receptionist our clients’ information Marathon. Full Time. Minimum investment. RetailData has MTHN-Mari ne Storage: boats, met the data requirements for REDECORATE IN A DAY of two years in a professional trailers, campers, any clean Affordable decorating using our expanding client base storage OK on wheels. Best 30’ Custom Island Hopper ’04, existing furnishings. Also support staff position and since 1988. rates in town. Check with us flybridge, low hr Twin organizing, assist move-ins. proficiency in Microsoft Office first! Call Emil, 731-3386 We are looking for a Data Cummins Diesels, USCG COI, Lybrand Redesign 292-2682 required. D"G Cleaning Service Collector in the Marathon Key perfect fish, dive, charter. Reasonable rates! House area. The successful Must see! $125k. 872-3123 cleaning, vacation rentals, candidate will be a self starter TIKI HUTS Substance Abuse Carolina Skiff Specialists NEW PLASTIC STONE offices. 731-9817 or 942-1171 who likes to work All NEW & REPAIR Counselor independently and enjoys a sizes & models: Sea Chasers, CRAB TRAPS $10 Bennington pontoons & Hydra. POSSIBLE FINANCE 305-664-0099 For Jail Incarceration Program challenge. This position Lic# CYC 000002 consists of collecting retail sports. Call Ft. Myers for West TRADES WELCOME at Monroe County Detention pricing information in grocery, Coast pricing! 800-955-7543 305-896-3223 A/C - ARTIC TEMP Center in Key West. Bachelors office, pet and mass retailer Res & Comm’l, Marine, Sales, Repair, Refrig, Ice Mach. in Human Services required locations. Prior experience in New ZF Model 310, 2-1 grocery, retail, merchandising, w/trolling valve, drive plate Lic#CAC 053827, 743-5288 Stump Grinding CAP and Bilingual preferred. Boat slip for rent $200/mo. inventory, undercover price SAE-2. Holds up to 500 HP. A/C - Marathon A/C & Appl Stump Grinding & checks or mystery shopping MM 99 oceanside. Up to 40 ft. Also Twin disc 5061 rebuilt Sales and Fast & Reliable Fence repair All applicants must submit: highly desirable. Must be able catamarans, etc. No 1.5-1 with trolling valve & new Service! Lic# CAC017490 Lic. 1204. 872-9877 1) resume; 2) three to work 40 hours the last week liveaboards. Water & electric drive plate SAE-3. Call 743-5051 references; 3) undergo of every month, and 5 hours included. (305)942-3055 772-597-4131; 772-708-3739 the first 3 weeks of the month. DOCKAGE AVAILABLE A/C - Windswept A/C background, fingerprint, and 5TH WHEEL TRAILER & Appliances - "Shut your drug screening prior to any We pay drive time and mileage MM 103 Oceanside 31’ 2007 Cardinal LE, windows, shut your doors, you offer of employment. as well as the following: $10 a foot, Live Aboard’s okay Immcaulate, King bed, 2 Lazy ain’t gonna be hot no more!" WOW LOOK !!! Flexible work schedules Utilities Available Boy recliners. $23,000. Lic # CAC056989 μ 289-1748 Work independently (305) 905-6867 Call (305) 451-0561 Send resume to Feedback for growth and ELECTRIC - Kelly Electric [email protected] development Serving the Middle Keys since EEOC/DFWP Quarterly Bonus opportunity 1980! Fair prices, dependable! Former applicants need not reapply for performance 100 B LOBSTER CERTS. Lic# EC525 μ 743-6098 Medical/Dental benefits FOR SALE! effective 1st of month following $100 each or best offer. Plumbing - Ernest E. 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