Wednesday January 1, 2020 ◆ Vol. 144 ◆ No. 1 ◆ 16 pages CAYO CONCH Flood map meetings set for the Florida Keys “I like this BY TIMOTHY O’HARA about their risk of flooding and ask ques- SCHEDULE hat. Key West Citizen tions about what the new maps will mean MONDAY, JAN. 27 WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29 Might for their property. Specialists and subject Key West City Hall Marathon City Hall just Speak now or forever hold your peace and matter experts will be on hand to meet one- From 4 to 7 p.m. From 4 to 7 p.m. 1300 White St. 9805 Overseas Highway keep live with the expensive consequences. on-one and discuss flood risk, flood insur- wearingw TUESDAY, JAN. 28 THURSDAY, JAN. 30 The Federal Emergency Management ance, appeals, mitigation options, as well as Bernstein Park Community Room Islamorada Community Center it.” Agency will hold workshops in the Upper, the engineering behind the flood insurance From 9 a.m. to noon at Founders Park 6751 5th Street, Stock Island From 9 a.m. to noon Middle and Lower Keys this month to take study, said Danon Lucas, a FEMA spokesman. Big Pine Park Community Room 87000 Overseas Highway KEY WEST public input on a changes to its flood maps “The public can stop by at any time,” Lucas From 4 to 7 p.m. Murray E. Nelson that dictate how much coastal property own- said. “There will be no formal presentation 31009 Atlantis Drive Government Center From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Hackley returns ers will pay for flood insurance coverage. 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo to The Citizen At the open houses, attendees can learn See MEETINGS, Page 8A William Hackley has returned. To the pages of The Key West Citizen, that is. The persnickety attorney’s daily journal LOOKING BACK ON 2019 entries from the mid- 1850s will appear in the Today in Keys History column daily on Page 2A. Occasionally accom- panying Hackley’s entries will be diary entries from 1896 from May Johnson, who was a 19-year-old school teacher at the time. We hope you enjoy looking back at early life in Key West.

FLORIDA KEYS Blessing of the Fleet today WHAT A YEAR! A tradition 50 years in the making is set for New Year’s Day in Islamorada. The Blessing of the Fleet will be Wednesday, Jan. 1, at 10 a.m. at Whale Harbor Channel. The hour-long parade can be viewed from Whale Harbor Bridge near Mile Marker 84. Capt. Skip Bradeen, 77, as Islamorada’s oldest working charter boat captain, is the parade’s grand marshal.

WORLD Militia breach US Embassy in Iraq Dozens of Iraqi Shiite militiamen and their supporters broke into the U.S. Embassy com- pound in Baghdad on Tuesday, smashing a main door and setting fire to a reception area, ROB O’NEAL/The Citizen angered over deadly U.S. A new proposal may limit the public’s use of mooring balls at popular dive and snorkel sites like Sand Key Lighthouse. airstrikes targeting the Iran-backed militia. U.S. guards fired tear gas and TOP STORIES FOR OUR COMMUNITY palls of smoke rose over the grounds. Page 5A From Blueprints to leadership changes, the Keys are being reshaped ON THE RADIO CITIZEN STAFF Commercial and recreational fishing inter- comment. ests balked at potential loss of fishing areas. t was another busy year in the Florida Keys, Recreational divers and boaters were wary of a AFFORDABLE HOUSING INROADS with concerns about the National Marine proposed 132-square-mile area off Key Largo that Construction of affordable housing options ISanctuary topping the list of newsworthy would ban anchoring and require use of perma- continues throughout the Keys, as one major events. nent mooring buoys, as well as numerous other affordable housing project near Key West is wrap- Below is a recap of some of the top stories in proposals through the Middle and Lower Keys, ping up and residents have begun to move in, 2019, from Key West to Key Largo, as selected by and Key West. while construction of another is about to start. Citizen staff. Environmental advocates said marine condi- Members of the Key West City Commission, There is no Morning Magazine tions are getting worse, which threatens the coral the Monroe County Housing Authority and other or Evening Edition for New RESTORATION BLUEPRINT reef and fish life. “It won’t get better unless you local officials ceremoniously broke ground in Year’s Day. Chuck Thomas will have a special edition of “Jazz The Restoration Blueprint, a draft update to protect it,” said Doug Gaston of the Audubon December on the Garden View Apartments, kick- Flavors” from 6 a.m. to noon the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, was Society. “It will involve shared sacrifice.” ing off the construction of city’s newest affordable to welcome the new year. released in Marathon in August to decidedly An interactive online version of the 581-page workforce housing project on College Road. The mixed reviews. draft document allows people to search a Florida City of Key West has partnered with the Key West As outlined, the report cites “a range of potential Keys map to focus on waters and wildlife manage- Housing Authority on $27 million, 103 one-bed- changes to existing boundaries, regulations, and ment areas that are of particular interest to them. room complex, explicitly for the local workforce. marine zones in the Florida Keys National Marine Public comment on the Restoration Blueprint will The $60 million Quarry Apartments on the Sanctuary to better address long-term declines to run until Jan. 31, 2020. border of Big Coppitt and Rockland keys have the region’s marine resources as well as ongoing Federal and staff officials will then focus on a begun opening up its units to renters. The and emerging threats due to changing ocean con- process expected to last several months to create a ditions.” final draft, which will return to the Florida Keys for See KEYS, Page A6

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IN THE PUBLIC’S INTEREST: • Nature hike gov or 305-809-3776. AROUND THE KEYS A First Day Nature Hike will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. • Bird count Editor’s note: To have your event listed in Around the Keys, e-mail The Florida Keys Audubon Society the who, what, where and when to [email protected]. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park. The will hold its Christmas Bird Count event is free with park entry fee. on Saturday, Jan. 4. Birders of all • Full moon kayaking 305-896-8678. For information, email rmrg- experiences and abilities are wel- The Florida Keys Wildlife Society come to register at keysaudubon@ • Pole vault contest [email protected] or call 305- will host a kayak excursion around gmail.com or leave a voicemail at The Key West High School track 292-6850. No Name Key from 4:30 to 6:30 305-771-5807. team will be the beneficiaries of a p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8. For • HHW collection Pole Vault in Paradise competition • Bocce League reservations or information, call or The City of Key West will provide at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Big Pine Bocce League Team will text 305-872-7474 or email fkws. a free dropoff of household haz- Truman Waterfront Park. A BBQ hold sign-ups and a captains’ [email protected] ardous waste (HHW) on Saturday, picnic will precede the contest Jan. 4, and on the first Saturday meeting at 6 p.m., Monday, Jan. • Flag football from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, of each month from 8 a.m. to 6 at Big Pine Moose Lodge, 3681 The Key West Women’s Flag Jan. 10, and a pancake break- noon at Indigenous Park, 1801 Wilder Road. Team sponsorship is $100 and players fee is $25 per Photo by Mark Hedden Football League plays from 7 to 9 fast will take place from 8:30 to White St. Accepted are household A great blue heron is seen taking flight. The Florida Keys p.m. each Thursday in Bernstein 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12. chemicals and old electronics. player. Please bring team roster. Park, 6551 5th St., Stock Island. For information, visit https:// For information, contact Dee Dee For information, visit http://www. Audubon Society’s annual Christmas Bird Count will take place bigpinebocce.com Saturday, Jan. 4. For information, call Diane at kwtfc.org/pole-vault-in-paradise/ Green at dgreen@cityofkeywest-fl.

Citizens’ Voice TODAY IN KEYS HISTORY FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT “Citizens’ Voice” is a forum for HTTP://WWW.KEYSNEWS.COM readers to tell us what’s on your mind, in 50 words or less. William Hackley’s daily Email [email protected] or journal entries return submit online at http://bit.ly/ to the pages of The DOWNLOAD THE KEYSNEWS APP KWCitizensVoice. Comments are Key West Citizen. subject to editing and are not Monroe County histo- FOR YOUR SMARTPHONE OR TABLET guaranteed publication. rian Tom Hambright painstakingly tran- scribed Hackley’s diary “While I appreciate what the when it was first dis- Rip-Off Response people are covered and donated doing, I can’t help wonder what to the Key West branch the end game is. And who’s next? Once they force all the of the Monroe County businesses they don’t like Library. Additional out of town, then what? They diary entries are decide another business has provided from May lousy business practices and Johnson, a 19-year-old force them out of town, too? school teacher at the Let’s have some foresight and Photo from Monroe County Library Collection time. think about down the road.” “My Mom, Gran and I were 1855: William R. Hackley recorded in his diary: Rose at enjoying Christmas Eve and 6:15, bath and walked as yesterday. At 9 a.m., barometer along the way my phone and wallet fell out of my mom’s 29.73, thermometer 65, wind north-northeast (and) mod- purse. I’m freaking out, back- erate, weather, cloudy and raw. Read papers. Received tracking, calling my phone. from the clerk $65, being my fee in the case of the brig Finally someone answers, they R.W. Charlton. Gave Elsie $1 for a New Year’s gift. Matilda say to come by the Conch [wife] spent the day at Mrs. Mary Fontane’s and I went Republic restaurant and ask for the manager. Thank you, Key for dinner Mrs. Fontane. Matilda and I were alone; Philip West!” Fontane dined out. After dark, I returned to the Fontane’s, where a company of Masques came and danced until “The special on the Discovery channel reeks of a propaganda about midnight at which time Matilda came home. I had piece, not an actual review of taken the children home about 9 and remained with them. who cares for our environment.” Bought from G.L. Allen a Gutta Percha shower bath, which “I second that! Whoever the is also fitted for injections both anal and vaginal and a small paving company was that attachment for eye baths. Paid $4. repaved College Road did an 1896: May Johnson, a 19-year-old single school teacher, amazing job! Quick, organized recorded in her diary: BRIGHT!! Wed. Jan. 1, 1896. I arose and minimally obtrusive! Great at 7:40, dressed, did work, had breakfast, dressed. Walked job! (Can they do the Cow Key Channel Bridge job?)” down to church, met with Miguel and Miss Ryan going to church. Went in, sat with Corinne, Mamie and Myra. After “A recent Voice comment church went down to Corinne’s, stayed awhile, went to laments that veterans in home- less shelters should receive Laura’s, she was not home, went to Aunt Flodie’s both Pearle more because ‘60% of our tax and Sallie sick with La Grippe. From there went in to see dollars goes to the military.’ Mrs. Sewell and “Dottie” then went for car, Mr. O’Neill met The military budget is less than me, go on car, payed my fare, got off at Plummer’s corner, 15% of our tax dollars. And came home, had dinner, laid down and felt very “blue”. yes, we should do more for our veterans.” Charlie said he was going with Newton in buggy to see Fort Ball. I dressed, went for Louisa, she was gone so went down, “Do the solar-powered buses met Mrs. Gould, went on grounds with her, met Miguel, work in the tunnel to Cuba?” he walked to Aunt Flodie’s with me then I went to Mamie. HOW TO REACH US “The kids are not using elec- Curtis, Bertie H. came for me, we went out to Las Brisa. I To reach us at The Citizen, come to tronic device in restaurants danced three times with Bertie, twice with Miguel. Came ROADWORK our offices at 3420 Northside Drive; to give their parents peace. home to bed 11:15. PLEASANT! fax us at 294-0768; or e-mail to They are used to having kids [email protected]. You can also around. It’s to give you peace! 1921: The Casa Marina Hotel, with manager L.P. Schutt, • U.S. 1, Mile Markers 8.27 though 32.53 call 305-292-7777. Someone who clearly has no was formally opened for its first season, which would run Roadway and fencing improvement project to restore shoreline along the roadway and replace and repair existing fence on Big To reach our weekly newspapers: children and is ignorant to the until April 1. Florida Keys Free Press: fact that they can be louder Pine Key. The project is expected to be complete in August 2020. 305-853-7277 than the electronic devices Photo and text compiled by Tom Hambright of the Monroe County Library. For more photos of Monroe County, visit the Library’s photo collection at http://bit.ly/keyspix. • U.S. 1, Mile Markers 20.42 though 23.48 SUBSCRIPTIONS sometimes. Kids get tired, hun- Landscape improvement project to lay out planting beds. Expect gry or simply bored!” Florida Keys shoulder closures. The project is expected to be completed in One week ...... $4.25 “Two young men ask me for August 2021. Four weeks ...... …… $17 jobs working on a passenger Thirteen weeks ...... ……..$55.25 TODAY IN HISTORY • U.S. 1, Seven-Mile Bridge Twenty-six weeks ...... … $110.50 vesse . I ask for a pre-employ- Bridge rehabilitation project from Mile Marker 40 to Mile Marker Fifty-two weeks ...... ….. $221 ment drug test, proof of insur- 46.8. Spalling work under the bridge. Expect nighttime bridge clo- ance and a work visa. ‘But this On Jan. 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the sures and daytime lane shifts to accommodate bridge repair and Electronic edition (pdf) is Key West,’ they said, as if the One week ...... $4 Emancipation Proclamation, declaring that slaves in rebel concrete pours for the next six to eight months. Specific dates to be Four weeks ...... …. $16 law doesn’t apply here. Wrong displayed 48 hours in advance of closures. The project is expected answer.” states shall be “forever free.” Thirteen weeks ...... …. $52 On this date in: to be completed in May 2020. Twenty-six weeks ...... ….. $75 “Want to dramatically lower Fifty-two weeks ...... …. $120 1892: The Ellis Island Immigrant Station in New York • U.S. 1, Mile Markers 59.73 though 85.96 One hundred and four weeks ..…. $208 the cost of raising our roads formally opened. Shoulder, shore and path restoration project. The project is expect- and help the environment at ed to be complete in April 2020. By mail (All U.S. locations) the same time? Start digging 1959: Fidel Castro and his revolutionaries overthrew Thirteen weeks ...... … $80 again. Half of Key West, most of Cuban leader Fulgencio Batista, who fled to the Dominican • Snake Creek Bridge Twenty-six weeks ...... … $160 the Overseas Highway and most Republic. Bridge rehabilitation project at Mile Marker 85. Expect nighttime Fifty-two weeks ...... … $320 of the Lower Keys neighbor- 2014: The nation’s first legal recreational pot shops single-lane bridge closures to accommodate bridge repair. The proj- hoods are build from fill mined ect is expected to be completed in April 2020. opened in Colorado at 8 a.m. Mountain time. locally.” The Citizen is published daily by Adams TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS Publishing Group, 3420 Northside Dr., Key “The U.S. government does Documentary maker Frederick Wiseman is 90. Actor West, FL. 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For Phone: 305-292-7777, Monday though Friday, fact in The Citizen call 305-292-7777, ext. 226. updated information, call 305-809-3790. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. THE KEY WEST CITIZEN ◆ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2020 3A MILE MARKERS KEY WEST KEY WEST KEY WEST KWAHS accepting submissions for its annual KWAHS curator Convertito Autism Society monthly Tennessee Williams Writing Competition to speak to Garden Club meeting set for Jan. 2

The Key West Art & Historical All poems and stories must The Key West Garden Club will hold The Autism Society of the Society is now accepting reference “The Women of its next monthly meeting at 1:30 p.m. Keys will hold its monthly submissions for its annu- Tennessee Williams,” which Thursday, Jan. 2. in the meeting room meeting Thursday, Jan. 2, in al Tennessee Williams writing can be loosely interpreted. of the Gato Building at 1100 Simonton Key West. competition. Cost is $20 per submission and St. The meeting will start at Key West Art & Historical is limited to one poem and/ This meeting’s speaker will be Cori 6 p.m. at the library at The Society invites poets and writ- or one short story per person. Convertito, Ccurator of the Key West Basilica School of St. Mary Star ers to submit original works Submissions will be accepted Art & Historical Society. The title of her of the Sea, 700 Truman Ave. for the 2020 Poetry and Short through March 8. presentation is “On Harbor Defense: The society connects fami- Story writing contests — For full contest information, Key West’s Martello Towers.” Photo provided lies with services and programs components of the annual guidelines and a submission The meeting is free and open to the The Key West Garden Club has changed and organizes quarterly events Tennessee Williams Birthday link visit http://www.KWAHS. public. For questions or information, the location of its meeting from West in the the Keys for children and Celebration held each March. org and click on “tickets.” call Cathie Gottschalk at 914-393-2358. Martello to the Gato Building in Key West. families impacted by autism.

FLORIDA BRIEFS Driver’s beware: Texting while driving fines begin Wednesday THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Colonel Gene S. Spaulding, director of the said. He was charged with DUI causing dam- Roper on the phone, who told her to sign for Florida Highway Patrol. age to property and later released from jail. packages. When Roper returned home that TALLAHASSEE — Drivers have been Two breath samples revealed that he had night and left a few minutes later with the warned about Florida’s new law banning Paramedics revive infant who blood-alcohol levels of .184 and .177, more packages, agents arrested him. texting while driving. Now, starting on than than two times the state’s legal intoxi- Federal officials said Roper admitted to the Wednesday, motorists can be stopped and overdosed while left unattended cation threshold of .08, the Palm Beach Post crime, and made further self-incriminating ticketed for texting and driving. GREENACRES — A 10-month-old girl had reported. The collision happened along the statements on the following day. The law began July 1, but motorists were to be revived by South Florida paramedics CSX tracks. The side mirror was knocked off His attorneys argued the confessions given a six-month period during which warn- after she overdosed on a drug she found on a of the Mustang he was driving, according to were obtained in a violation of Roper’s Fifth ings were issued for people bed, authorities said. the arrest report. After police woke him up, Amendment rights against self-incrimi- spotted texting while driv- The infant girl found the drug Friday among they say he denied being on the tacks, then nation. A district court judge kept some of ing. medications while she was left unattended in told officers he had been following GPS direc- Roper’s confessions out of evidence. There are exceptions to a bedroom in a home where her mother and tions, the report said. Jurors took three days to find Roper guilty. the rule. It’s OK to text if a the mother’s boyfriend were also present, He was sentenced under federal guidelines vehicle is stopped at a red according to an arrest affidavit from the Palm Man gets 17 years in federal as a career criminal due to two prior drug light. And motorists can use Beach County Sheriff’s Office. Paramedics prison on drug charge convictions. DeSantis a GPS device while driving. revived the girl with a dose of Narcan, which “As a new year begins, I is used for reversing opioid overdoses. FORT LAUDERDALE — A South Florida Cat reunited with owner am proud to give law enforcement the ability The mother, Melissa Katz, and her boy- man whose wife signed for two packages to fully enforce the Wireless Communications friend, Kaeden Walton were arrested. Each containing about 1,000 ecstasy pills was sen- 2 years after hurricane While Driving law,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said in faces a charge of child abuse. tenced Monday to 17 years in federal prison. TAMPA — A cat that went missing two a news release sent by the Florida Department Eric Roper, 32, was convicted in October on years ago in Florida during Hurricane Irma of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Man charged with DUI says GPS one count of possession with intent to distrib- has been reunited with the pet’s owner. Drivers can be ticketed if they aren’t using ute. The South Florida SunSentinel reports his The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office devices in a hands-free manner in designated led him onto railroad tracks federal public defenders plan to appeal. tweeted late last week that the cat showed school crossings, school zones or active work WEST PALM BEACH — A Florida man fac- Federal agents intercepted two packages up at one of its offices in the Tampa area and zones. ing a DUI charge told police officers he drove addressed to Roper’s home, according to a deputies were hoping to find the owner. The penalty for first-time violators is $30 onto an unused portion of train track and criminal compliant. The sheriff’s office provided an update on plus court costs. The fee doubles to $60, plus was sideswiped by a passing commuter train Court documents show federal agents Friday, saying that the owner had been traced court costs and three points added to the while following GPS directions on Saturday planned a controlled delivery of fake pills. via microchip after deputies took the cat to a driver’s license in school and work zones. night. A task force assembled around Roper’s local veterinarian. The sheriff’s office didn’t “Distracted driving significantly slows your Luis Daniel Lopez Rojas, 19, escaped injury, home for the April 30 bust. But Roper’s wife identify Eva’s owner but said the cat went reaction time and places you, your passen- and West Palm Beach police officers found answered the door when an undercover U.S. missing during the 2017 hurricane whose gers, and others on the road in danger,” said him asleep behind the wheel, an arrest report Postal Inspector made the delivery. She called path cut through the middle of Florida. OBITUARY KEEP CALM AND GET YOUR SPA ON MICHAEL MOSS FINGER States in 2004. He had a quick wit and a Michelle, mother, Betty, Too much sun, sand, sailing, spirits, shopping and shenanigans? Michael Moss Finger While on vacation in Key huge heart and will be sorely children Natalie and Sarah, Our licensed, skilled therapists have you covered from head to toe. passed away on Dec. 26, West in 2010, he met the love missed by family and friends sister, Sharon, and brother Ocean 2019, after a courageous bat- of his life, Michelle, swept here and abroad. Always the in-law, Graham Murray, their Wellness Spa & Salon tle with cancer. her off her feet and they mar- entrepreneur, Michael and children Sammy, Danial FL Lic#30205 Michael was born in ried May 12, 2012. Michelle started Our Keys and Josh, as well as numer- Call (305)320-0500 for reservations or online at OceanSpaKeyWest.com London, England on March He was a wonderful hus- and Well Keys magazines, ous family members on 829 Simonton St, Key West, FL 33040 Ample parking off of Olivia St 10, 1960. He had a diverse band and they shared his which Michelle continues to Michelle’s side. A celebration AVEDA HAIR SALON NATURAL NAILS ACUPUNCTURE MASSAGE work history, from the fash- passion for soccer, hanging run. of life will be held in 2020. NATURAL SKINCARE NATURAL BODY TREATMENTS WAXING ion industry to health club out at the beach and many Michael was proceeded in Details TBA. management, and also shenanigans. Michael was death by his father, Sid, and In lieu of flowers dona- played professional squash also a loving father to Natalie his nephew, David Murray. tions can be made to the Key CITIZEN OF THE DAY before moving to the United and Sarah Finger. He is survived by his wife, West Wildlife Center. OBITUARY POLICY HEADSTONES & Paid obituaries are published once CEMETERY SERVICES unless the family or funeral home is FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT willing to pay for reruns. Obituaries 305/294-2528 up to six inches are $65; $75 with HTTP://WWW.KEYSNEWS.COM a photo. Those more than six inches ATLAS MEMORIALS will be charged $10 an inch. Free MM 10 Big Coppitt 8am-5pm/Appts. Avail. death notices list only the name of the person who died and where ser- vices will be held. Obituaries may be edited to conform with Citizen style and usage. E-mailed submis- CONGRATULATIONS TO sions are preferred. Send them to [email protected]. David Fletcher

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EDITORIAL BOARD RICHARD TAMBORRINO/EDITOR AND PUBLISHER CHRIS SEYMOUR/MANAGING EDITOR

TODD GERMAN DR. JONATHAN GUEVERRA MATTHEW HELMERICH W. ANN REYNOLDS PAUL TOPPINO KIMBERLEY DENNEY HIGHSMITH OPINION Facing the reality of rising sea levels

here was a time, in the not-so-distant past, Editorial Twhen intelligent peo- ple could debate the pro- and a shifting climate. gression and consequences That public support will of global climate change. become even stronger if the When they could argue that nation’s politicians resolve rising sea levels were just a to elevate this issue above cyclical phenomenon that the partisan fray. Gov. Ron posed no threat to humans, DeSantis clearly under- and no barrier to those who stands that: Unlike his pre- wanted to develop in flood decessor Rick Scott, whose plains and ever-closer to the administration infamously ocean. purged references to global Particularly for Floridians, warming or sea-level rise, those days are behind us DeSantis has been a strong now. The focus has shifted, (if not always consistent) The decade we changed our minds and the questions are now champion of sustainability a matter of degree: Which and preparation for the BY CHARLES BLOW of the American motif. Republicans 5% rated themselves as completely properties are likely to be environmental challenges New York Times Columnist and the gun lobby have resisted efforts gay, 20%t rated themselves somewhere affected by sea-level rise? ahead. to address the epidemic of gun vio- between completely gay and com- How much taxpayer money But DeSantis’ level-head- merica is always in a state of lence in this country, so the carnage pletely straight. should governments pour ed approach to the threat flux. The country is an eternal has become an ambient terror in our That is not to say that homopho- into efforts to protect struc- of rising seas will still Aexperiment, aiming at evolu- society. The mass shootings have not bia disappeared, or that there isn’t tures along Florida’s coast, need support from the tion, betting on its own betterment. only increased in frequency, they have a tremendous amount of work still and when and how should state Legislature before he It has its dark sides — racism, sex- become more deadly. to be done around the issues of the government discourage can make any headway. ism, xenophobia, homophobia — but In September, The Los Angeles bullying, discrimination, safety and further building in the areas The same holds true for it clings to the idea, the fairy tale, that Times analyzed more than 50 years of sexual health. But it is to say that the projected to be most vulner- Congress. It’s important change and progress are not only mass shootings and found: American society took a quantum leap able? that these leaders hear from possible, but they are intrinsic to the “Twenty percent of the 164 cases in forward in just a few years on these Many of these questions their communities that the dream that is this nation. our database occurred in the last five issues. have answers that state and threats of sea-level rise are And, every so often, a period arises years. More than half of the shootings The other issue is our view of drug national officials don’t want commonly understood, in which some of that dream manifests have occurred since 2000 and 33% usage. to hear. One recent example: and that the call to action is and change is clear and indisputable, a since 2010. The deadliest years yet This one is very much driven by A study released in June sug- broadly supported. leap forward for a people. were 2017 and 2018, and this year is racial considerations. When drug gests that, within the next 20 That’s why several Florida The 2010s were just shaping up to rival them, with at least addiction was primarily seen as an years, Florida will face a $76 papers now united under such a decade. 60 killed in mass shootings, 38 of them inner-city problem plaguing black billion cost just to protect the Gannett flag are proud To be sure, in the last five weeks.” and brown communities, policymak- existing structures against to join an editorial alliance there were Social media took a central posi- ers and the public at large rushed to encroaching waters. that includes the South some sobering tion in daily life, connecting people, impose harmful penalties. Now that Fortunately, a dramat- Florida Sun-Sentinel and the and surprising inspiring activism and gathering con- white people in the suburbs and rural ic shift in public opinion Miami Herald. The Invading developments. sensus on social issues. But, it also has areas are disproportionately affected, shows that most Americans Sea project is meant to Occupy Wall begun to pose a very real threat to our the language and policies have shifted understand the urgency of “raise awareness, amplify Street, Black democracy, as the Russian interference from pathological criminality to sym- this problem. Across mul- the voice” of our region and Lives Matter, the in the 2016 election revealed. The tech pathetic victimization. tiple polls, a majority of “create a call to action that #MeToo movement, companies were too easily used as ves- Drug overdoses involving heroin respondents say they see can’t be ignored.” the Women’s March, March For Our sels for disinformation and they had skyrocketed, with white people out- global warming and sea-lev- During the project’s ten- Lives and climate activists illustrated too few safeguards to prevent it. pacing all others. This in part led to el rise as a real threat. They ure, we’ll bring you shared an awakening and rebirth of protest But perhaps no subjects inspired a sharp increase in mortality among see a link between human commentary from some movements in this country, against the a more dramatic change in the way white, less educated Americans. As activity and increased of the leading minds on intransigence of governments hope- Americans considered basic human CBS put it, “In 1999, the mortality rate threats to coastal areas, and climate change, along with lessly linked to powerful industries behaviors as the huge swings on the for this demographic was about 30% they are increasingly like- editorials from participating and the gross imbalances of power acceptance of LGBTQ people and our lower than those of African Americans. ly to elevate those threats papers. We’d like to hear between races and gender, and gross country’s relationship to drugs. But by 2015, their mortality rate had over the need to boost the from you as well: We’ll be abuses of power by the state. In 2010, for the first time, American’s eclipsed that of blacks by 30%.” nation’s economic growth. sharing our readers’ opin- Left and right political ideological acceptance of “gay relations” crossed Furthermore, the legalization of These polls demonstrate ions with other newspapers fundamentalism found their footholds. the 50% mark. Now that number marijuana has seen a surge in support. that there’s significant public in the alliance. The right pushed to an extreme of is well into the 70s. Over the same In October 2010, 46% of Americans support for those officials This discussion must hap- white nationalist insularity fed by a period, acceptance of same-sex mar- believed that the drug should be legal, who are willing to take on pen now; Florida, as one of consuming fear of white displacement riage went from the 40s to the 60s. according to the Pew Research Center. the challenges now, while the most vulnerable states and religious diminution. The left Acceptance of gay adoption went from Now that number is 67%. A number there’s still time to find in the nation, can’t afford to fought against the placating, middle of below 50% to above 70%t. of states have legalized recreational the best, most workable wait. the road, quasi-liberalism that flirted Being gay became mainstream. usage, and it has become a big busi- responses to rising sea levels — Ocala Star-Banner too frequently with big business and And, this reaches further than just gays ness. Even John Boehner, the former big money, that spoke more frequently and lesbian. There is a new visibility speaker of the House, has become a IMPORTANT WEBSITES: about the middle class than the poor, for trans people, drag and fluidity. A lobbyist for the cannabis industry. The Citizen City of Key West that rivaled the right in its zeal to be YouGov poll asked Americans to place On these two major issues, this is the http://www.keysnews.com http://www.cityofkeywest-fl.gov tough on crime at the expense of themselves on the Kinsey scale, “where decade that America changed its mind. Monroe County City of Marathon minority citizens. 0 is completely heterosexual and 6 is Charles Blow can be reached on http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov http://www.ci.marathon.fl.us Mass shootings have become part completely homosexual.” While only Twitter @CharlesMBlow. The 235 days of insurrection that rattled China and shook the world

BY GEORGE F. WILL make China great again. If — when, prob- done by almost everyone. Perhaps 2019 attacking the Kurds as seriously as Trump Washington Post Columnist ably — on Jan. 11, 2020, Taiwan reelects foreshadowed the day when today’s meant it. President Tsai Ing-wen, the Taiwanese will Bloombergs will be remembered as Charles North Korea’s Kim Jong Un does not have They were 235 days that shook the world, have joined Hong Kongers in disdaining Lindbergh and others are remembered to settle for mere friendship — in 2018 rattled China’s regime and refuted the the “one country, two systems” fudge as a because they thought dictators in the 1930s Trump said “we fell in love” — but in 2019 most pernicious wishful thinking since the formula for the incremental suffocation of were “the wave of the future.” the romance seemed unreciprocated. Kim appeasement of dictators collapsed eight freedom. Would that America’s serial grovelers ended a 522-day self-imposed moratorium decades ago. Nothing more momentous Thirty autumns ago, as the Berlin Wall had the gumption of the creators of “South on ballistic missile tests, but Trump mini- happened in 2019 than Hong Kong’s heroic crumbled and the Soviet Union teetered, Park.” When China, a supposedly great mized their importance because the mis- insurrection. approximately 1.5 billion people lived power that was actually discombobulated siles could not reach the continental United It began with the April 3 under communist regimes. Today, approx- by this animated TV series, banned it, the States — just South Korea, Japan and the introduction by Beijing’s imately 1.5 billion people still do. The 1989 creators said: “We welcome the Chinese 80,000 U.S. forces in both places. However, Hong Kong satraps of figure was 29% of the world’s population censors into our homes and into our hearts. North Korea has given Trump until right an extradition bill that compared with 20% in 2019, but 89% of ... Xi doesn’t look just like Winnie the Pooh now — the end of this calendar year — to would have facilitat- today’s 20% are caught in the tightening at all. ... Long live the Great Communist make additional U.S. concessions, beyond ed the sweeping of vise of China’s Leninism, whose inviolable Party of China! May this autumn’s sorghum the scaling back of joint U.S.-South Korean inconvenient people tenet is that nothing shall challenge the harvest be bountiful! We good now China?” military exercises, to avoid “shocking pun- into the mainland’s party’s supremacy. “We have to stand with Hong Kong, but ishment.” Fresh concessions are North suppression machinery With this year’s revelations about the I’m also standing with President Xi,” said Korea’s price for resumption of negotiations that is both Kafkaesque million, or perhaps millions, swept into the America’s president, who also said of Xi: that will lead, if the future is like the last 25 and Orwellian. The convul- gulag archipelago in northwestern China, it “He’s a friend of mine.” Xi should recip- years, to other concessions. sions culminated in, but did not end with, is possible to hope that in 2020 we will hear rocate friendly feelings because Donald However, because nuclear weapons are Nov. 24’s cymbal-crash elections in which less from American businessmen who are Trump’s biggest blunder, made three days at issue, you must remember this: In 1945, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which as obtuse as they are cocksure. Just 51 days after his inauguration, was jettisoning the having witnessed the New Mexico birth of had counted on the island city’s majority before The New York Times published more Trans-Pacific Partnership, thereby unravel- something used on Japan three weeks later, to rebuke the demonstrators, learned the than 400 pages of documents on China’s ing a 12-nation fabric of commercial coop- the Manhattan Project’s leaders would have limits of its sterile program of purchasing concentration camps, presidential aspirant eration that excluded China. been have been pleasantly surprised had subservience by promising prosperity. Michael Bloomberg said the CCP’s leaders Two other Trump chums are Russia’s they known that 2019 would be the 73rd Elsewhere on China’s periphery, Taiwan “listen to the public,” and “Xi Jinping is not Vladimir Putin and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip year without the use of what they had cre- has a presidential election in less than a dictator.” Erdogan. The former continued his incre- ated. Sometimes what does not happen is two weeks. China’s President Xi Jinping Not content to just “listen to” the public, mental dismemberment of Europe’s geo- itself momentous. began 2019 with a Jan. 2 speech identifying the CCP, using ever-more-sophisticated graphically largest nation, Ukraine, and George Will’s email address is georgewill@ Taiwan as the focus of his campaign to technology, surveils almost everything the latter took Trump’s warning against washpost.com. THE KEY WEST CITIZEN ◆ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2020 5A NATION/WORLD Wildfires trap 4,000 in Australian town Trump blames Iran THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Militiamen breach US Embassy in Baghdad PERTH, Australia — Wildfires burning across Australia’s THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Iraqi government. But the two most populous states on Tuesday trapped residents government’s angry reaction of a seaside town in apocalyptic conditions, destroyed AGHDAD — Dozens of to the U.S. airstrikes and its many properties and caused at least two fatalities. Iraqi Shiite militiamen apparent decision not to About 12.35 million acres of land have burned nation- B and their supporters prevent the protesters from wide during the wildfire crisis, with 12 people confirmed broke into the U.S. Embassy reaching the embassy sig- dead and more than 1,000 homes destroyed. compound in Baghdad on naled a sharp deterioration of The annual Australian fire season, which peaks during Tuesday, smashing a main U.S.-Iraq relations. the Southern Hemisphere summer, started early after an door and setting fire to a Iraqi security forces made unusually warm and dry winter. Record-breaking heat reception area, angered over no effort to stop the protest- and windy conditions triggered wildfires in New South deadly U.S. airstrikes target- ers as they marched to the Wales and Queensland states in September. ing the Iran-backed militia. heavily-fortified Green Zone In the southeastern town of Mallacoota in Victoria U.S. guards fired tear gas and after a funeral held for those The Associated Press state, around 4,000 residents fled toward the waterside as palls of smoke rose over the Protesters burn property in front of the U.S. embassy compound, killed in the U.S. airstrikes, winds pushed an emergency-level wildfire toward their grounds. in Baghdad, Iraq, on Tuesday. Dozens of angry Iraqi Shiite militia letting them pass through a homes. The town was shrouded in darkness from the An Associated Press report- supporters broke into the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad security checkpoint leading smoke before turning an unnerving shade of bright red. er at the scene saw flames on Tuesday after smashing a main door and setting fire to a to the area. Victoria state Premier Daniel Andrews said there were rising from inside the com- reception area, prompting tear gas and sounds of gunfire. The mob of marchers, plans to evacuate the trapped people by sea. There pound and at least three U.S. many of them in militia uni- also were grave fears for four people missing. “We can’t soldiers on the roof of the and always will. Now Iran is The U.S. military said the forms, shouted “Down, Down confirm their whereabouts,” Andrews told reporters on main embassy building. orchestrating an attack on the airstrikes were in retaliation USA!” and “Death to America” Tuesday. Andrews has requested assistance from 70 fire- There was a fire at the U.S. Embassy in Iraq. They for last week’s killing of an and “Death to Israel” outside fighters from the United States and Canada. reception area near the com- will be held fully responsible. American contractor in a the compound, hurling water Victoria Emergency Services Commissioner Andrew pound’s parking lot but it was In addition, we expect Iraq to rocket attack on an Iraqi mil- and stones over its walls. The Crisp confirmed “significant” property losses across the unclear what had caused it. use its forces to protect the itary base that it had blamed mob set fire to three trailers region. Fire conditions worsened in Victoria and New A man on a loudspeaker Embassy, and so notified!” on the militia. used by security guards along South Wales after oppressive heat Monday mixed with urged the mob not to enter he tweeted from his estate in The developments rep- the wall. strong winds and lightning. the compound, saying: “The Palm Beach, Florida. resent a major downturn in AP journalists saw some try Police in New South Wales said Tuesday that two men, message was delivered.” There were no reports of Iraq-U.S. relations that could to scale the walls. believed to be father and son, died in a house in the wild- President Donald Trump casualties, but the unprece- further undermine U.S. influ- Others then smashed the fire-ravaged southeast town of Cobargo, while there are blamed Iran for the embassy dented breach was one of the ence in the region and also gates used by cars to enter fears for another man missing. breach and called on Iraq to worst attacks on the embassy weaken Washington’s hand in and dozens pushed into the On Monday, a firefighter was killed when extreme protect the diplomatic mis- in recent memory. It followed its maximum pressure cam- compound. The protesters winds flipped his truck. Samuel McPaul, 28, was the third sion. deadly U.S. airstrikes on paign against Iran. stopped in a corridor after volunteer firefighter in New South Wales to have died in “Iran killed an American Sunday that killed 25 fighters Iraq has long struggled to about 16 feet, and were only the past two weeks. He was an expectant father. contractor, wounding many. of the Iran-backed militia in balance its ties with the U.S. about 200 meters away from We strongly responded, Iraq, the Kataeb Hezbollah. and Iran, both allies of the the main building. 6A THE KEY WEST CITIZEN ◆ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2020 FROM PAGE 1

mph, and more than 20 feet of storm surge Keys KOTS is inundation. On Key West’s sister city of Green Continued from Page 1A comprised Turtle Cay, little was left unscathed. of trail- No sooner had the Category 5 storm developers held a ground-opening cere- ers and impacted the Bahamas than a group of Key mony for the apartments, which included quonset West locals, community leaders, city officials, huts and is Monroe County commissioners and staff, in church leaders and national/international funded by December. Nearly 50 of the units are occu- the city of partners began working with the Bahamian pied and 160 of the 208 units are reserved, Key West, government to coordinate emergency aid. said Bart Smith, an attorney for the devel- Monroe A variety of groups banded and imme- opers. Two of the buildings are online, two County diately began collecting emergency relief more will be online in January and the last and private supplies and cash donations for the pur- one will be open in February, Smith said. donors. chase of such supplies, including power On Windley Key, a Habitat for Humanity generators, food, water, clothing and various project to create 16 new residences now is other necessities. One group, Key West Cares, rising out of the ground at Mile Marker 84.7. ROB O’NEAL/The Citizen delivered the supplies through chartered The village purchased the 1.6-acre site for the cargo flights to the Bahamas for Green Turtle complex as part of efforts to replenish hous- Another county commissioner, however, Monroe) to evaluate the flood map changes Cay — Key West’s sister city since 1977 — and ing lost in Hurricane Irma. Resorts including made his plans more immediate. FEMA is proposing, city Flood Plain Manager other affected islands. Postcard Inn and the Islander put finishing Commissioner Danny Kohlage announced Scott Fraser said. In the spirit of “One Human Family,” indi- touches on rebuilding. in October that he was resigning from his The flood map changes is one of the big- viduals, groups and organizations continue The Florida Keys Community Land Trust post on Nov. 30. gest issues facing the Keys, as the National contributing to the ongoing efforts, and Keys had reason to celebrate during its annual Kohlage, who represented a part of Key Flood Insurance Program covers roughly individuals and businesses have underwrit- Holiday Affordapalooza earlier this month. West and all of Stock Island and Key Haven, 31,000 policy holders and $7.5 billion in ten the cost of the cargo flights. In mid-Sep- The trust, a nonprofit organization building said his decision was not based on any property value. tember, the City of Key West donated two hurricane-resilient houses for working fami- health or medical issues, but because he has The changes may result in significant rate decommissioned fire trucks that have been lies in the Keys, was approved for a $7.5 mil- become more involved in his son’s appliance increases for people covered by the National delivered to the Port of Palm Beach, where lion federal Community Block Development sales business in Key West. He did not appear Flood Insurance Program. the trucks and additional supplies will travel Grant through the Florida Housing Finance at his final county commission meeting on Exemplifying the magnitude of the by barge to Green Turtle Cay. Corporation. Since the group’s inception Nov. 20. issue, 91 days of tidal flooding pushed the after Hurricane Irma in 2017, four houses Appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to take Stillwright Point neighborhood to the top NOTABLE CRIME have been completed, five are in the permit- over the remainder of Kohlage’s time in of Monroe County’s list as a priority in the One of the most far-reaching criminal ting stages and 17 more have been approved office was Craig Cates. The former Key West Roadway Vulnerability Analysis and Capital cases in the Florida Keys has been the Tree for funding. mayor will be running for the position this Project. County staff may now present road House Murder. The trust wasn’t the only beneficiary of year, first facing Republican Andy Williams in raising and drainage recommendations to When the case first occurred in 2017, the block grant funding as Monroe County in the primary before the winner faces Monroe the county commission as early as April story did not make headlines outside of the October accepted almost $10 million to build County Tax Collector Danise Henriquez for 2020. Florida Keys. housing throughout the Keys, including the seat. King tides, strong eastern winds and ris- But in the two years since, aspects of the 10 one-bedroom units at Howard’s Haven And in July, long-time Chamber of ing sea levels, compounded by a sequence case have made tabloid television celebri- Trailer Park on Big Pine and 12 two-bedroom Commerce Executive Vice President Virgina of offshore storms that clogged up the Gulf ty gossip shows, such as “Inside Edition,” units spread out on Big Pine and Little Torch Panico announced her retirement, effective Stream, caused the bayside neighborhood because one of the three suspects is now keys. Dec. 31. along Mile Marker 106 to be inundated with engaged to a millionaire fitness mogul. Panico worked as executive vice president stagnant bay water for three months. The case, named after the tree house-like KOTS RESOLVED of the Chamber for 29 years.Panico called her The natural combination also wreaked home where the murder occurred, has made After nearly 15 years, Key West officials retirement “bittersweet,” and said she’d prac- havoc on low-lying areas in the Lower Keys, headlines in the United States’ top two news- in September approved an agreement that tically grown up in the Key West Chamber of specifically Key West and Stock Island, where papers, the Washington Post and the New will allow the city’s homeless shelter — Keys Commerce, having first become a member numerous locations remained saturated for York Times. Overnight Temporary Shelter, or KOTS — in 1978 as owner of the El Patio Hotel. She days. The November 2017 robbery of Paula to remain on the Monroe County Sheriff’s was invited to join the chamber board the Belmonte and murder of Matthew Bonnett Office College Road property. following year and was president by 1985. POT SHOPS prompted the case, which involved three In return for permission to keep KOTS Soon after that, the organization’s executive The proliferation of medical marijua- suspects. Since the case began, CrossFit where it is, the city will give the Sheriff’s director left, and Panico volunteered to run na dispensaries across the nation made its co-founder Lauren Jenai has actively fought Office a 1.1-acre parcel along Trumbo Road the chamber in his absence. way to the Florida Keys in 2019, with three to free one of the suspects, Franklin Tucker. on which Sheriff Rick Ramsay can build up At the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority, stores opening in Key West. Through its twists and turns, two veteran to 40 housing units, according to the agree- long-time executive director Kirk Zuelch Surterra Wellness, Key West’s first medical law officials became entangled in the case. In ment that City Commissioners approved. retired, and Tom Walker, the FKAA’s retired marijuana dispensary. opened in March in the past month, veteran State Attorney’s The 1.1-acre parcel on Trumbo Road is the Deputy Executive Director and Chief Habana Plaza shopping center on Flagler Office prosecutor Colleen Dunne and sea- lot that sat vacant for years, often housing Operating Officer, was named as Zuelch’s Avenue. soned investigator Monroe County Sheriff’s defunct police cars. In recent years, residents replacement. The city’s second medical marijuana shop Office Capt. Penny Phelps were taken off the have spruced up the lot and turned it into a — and the first on Duval Street — opened in case and lost their jobs. dog park, but with the understanding and MALL ON DUVAL September; and MedMen, another medical Dunne resigned from her position as she warning that the parcel has always been eyed The first Mall on Duval, when three blocks marijuana industry giant, followed a month faced suspension from the Florida Bar for a for housing. of the city’s main tourism corridor are trans- later, also on Duval Street. year for her actions in another prior criminal In the KOTS agreement, the city also has formed into a pedestrian-only promenade In Key Largo, Miracle Leaf Health Center case. The Tree House Murder was one of agreed, “when funds become available,” to from 5 p.m. to midnight, took place in — one of 16 franchised locations quick- Dunne’s cases. rebuild and reconfigure KOTS to increase February. ly springing up across Florida — held its Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay fired the distance between the neighboring stilted The pilot program was designed grand-opening celebration in December. Phelps after she made racially charged state- townhomes that are part of Sunset Marina to encourage and enable the restaurants in ments while investigating the Tree House and Condominiums and to minimize the those three blocks to place tables outside in THE FILLS murder. impact to the neighboring townhomes. front of their businesses, feature live music In 2019, the Village of Islamorada made Prosecutors have asked Judge Mark Jones The agreement ended a lengthy saga nightly and open the pedestrian-only area strides toward resolving longstanding prob- to adopt a gag order, which would essentially between the Sheriff’s Office, the city and to the variety of retail stores, specialty shops lems at the Indian Key Fill area and healing ban attorneys and parties in the case from Monroe County that saw a variety of options and art galleries along the promenade. wounds left over from Hurricane Irma. talking with the media about it. A hearing presented at various times to house the city’s Since its launch, the mall has suffered Islamorada secured a five-year lease on date has yet to be set. homeless population. through growing pains, including complaints the scenic, state-owned stretch between and legal threats from business owners, Mile Markers 77.5 and 79.8 that links Upper NOTABLE DEATHS NEW LEADERSHIP mixed city commission support and changes Matecumbe Key to Lower Matecumbe Key. The Florida Keys lost some very special There was quite a shakeup in local lead- to streets closures. The agreement with the Florida people during 2019, including: ership in Key West and Monroe County this In November, the city commission nar- Department of Transportation allows the vil- • Renowned artist and local maritime histori- year. rowly approved a plan to extend the Mall lage to control where vehicles can park and an David Harrison Wright, April 5; Although elected to office in 2018 and on Duval through Feb. 17, which will allow enforce rules on uncollected trash. • World War II hero, PR pioneer and founder sworn in in November of that year, former the commission to gather more data and Dozens of Islamorada residents turned out of NewmanPR Stuart Newman, March 24; Key West City Commission Teri Johnston evaluate the program after a year. The city for an “Occupy the Fills” demonstration June • International entrepreneur and local took to changing the Southernmost City’s will postpone holding the event after Feb. 17 23, waving signs and placards that called for philanthropist Jacob Dekker, Sept. 1; landscape in January and hasn’t stopped. while staff or a consultant analyzes the data.. environmental protection, enforcement of • Founder and CEO of Tinsley Advertising From plans for beautification to the Mall on As it currently stands, the Mall on Duval no-littering laws and limited parking. and a pioneer in the advertising industry, Duval to changes to city commission meet- will be held every other weekend through the In 2020, Islamorada expects to spend Sandy Tinsley, Oct. 1; ing times, Johnston has sought to achieve her middle of February. The same three blocks about $78,000 for weekend staff and por- • Former long-time Monroe County Sheriff goals and those of the residents of Key West. of Duval Street will be closed to traffic for the table toilets. The Indian Key Fill boat ramp Rick Roth, Oct. 2; and She’ll have a little more time to do so in Mall on Duval on the following dates: Dec. remains free to launch but parking is limited • Diver, photographer and Key West resident this current term, as another former city 27-28, Jan. 10-11, Jan. 24-25 and Feb. 13-14. and probably will involve parking fees in the Capt. Don Kincaid, Dec. 17. commissioner, Mark Rossi, plans to chal- new year. lenge Johnston for the post in November. FEMA/FLOODING CITIZEN CHANGES City Manager Jim Scholl’s contract was Local Florida Keys governments have CFK NAME CHANGE In April, Key West Citizen and Free Press set to expire in June but the commission been granted more time to comment on The third time was the charm. It took a Publisher Richard Tamborrino announced approved a three-month extension to keep and appeal changes to flood maps that will few tries, but the Florida Legislature finally a new strategic plan and reorganization of Key West’s top administrator in the role soon be released and ultimately change the approved a name change for Florida Keys the newsroom in an effort to best allocate through Oct. 1 to oversee the one final bud- complexion of flood insurance in the chain Community College. the company’s talent and resources, provide get process. of islands. In order to reflect its expanded educational deeper Keyswide coverage and have a stron- But the discussion of how to select his The Federal Emergency Management offerings that now include four-year bach- ger digital and social media presence. successor divided both the public and the Agency, which implements the National elor degrees, the local college became The Tamborrino became Publisher and Editor, commission between those who supported Flood Insurance Program, changed the issu- College of the Florida Keys this year, effective while News Editor Chris Seymour was pro- a professional search and consideration of ance of the preliminary maps and delayed July 1. It was the third time the college sought moted to managing editor, reporter Timothy internal and external candidates, and those the 90-day appeal period, which will give legislative approval for the change. For the O’Hara was named deputy managing editor who want to give the job immediately to local governments more time to conduct past two years, the state Senate was the and sportswriter J.W. Cooke was elevated to Assistant City Manager Greg Veliz. reviews. stumbling block. sports and lifestyles editor/ reporter. Veliz was named to the position in June, Local governments have already sent “The new name reflects that we’re much Changes continued to occur at The although city commissioners agreed to FEMA initial comments to drafts of the flood more than just a community college,” said Citizen, as the building that housed the develop qualifications and criteria for future maps the federal agency presented the coun- college President Jonathan Gueverra. newspaper and its presses for more than searches. ty and local Florida Keys governments earlier 20 years was sold to the City of Key West by In November, Monroe County this fall. DORIAN RELIEF Cooke Communications, which owned the Commissioner Sylvia Murphy announced The county questioned how FEMA One month after Hurricane Dorian devas- building after selling the newspaper business that she would not seek reelection, she said, determined where wave energy dissipates, tated the Bahamas, relief efforts from the Key to Adams Publishing Group in 2018. citing health reasons. In her fourth term especially in regard to protections from man- West community are extensive and ongoing. Citizen employees moved to a new as county commissioner, Murphy said she groves, and challenged why FEMA did not Hurricane Dorian made landfall in the office, located at 3140 Flagler Ave., in late would complete the remainder of her term, differentiate storms coming from the west coral-based archipelago of the Bahamas on December. which will expire in November 2020. Murphy and storms coming from the east. Sept. 1, and remained there for days, deci- Citizen staff writers Tim O’Hara, Jill Zima has been battling cancer and undergoing The City of Key West has been working mating extensive areas with sustained winds Borksi, Theresa Java, Kevin Wadlow and Chris chemotherapy. closely with FIRM (Fair Insurance Rates in of 185 mph, gusts estimated as high as 220 Seymour contributed to this report. THE KEY WEST CITIZEN ◆ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2020 7A COMICS ROSE IS ROSE Pat Brady MOTHER GOOSE AND GRIMM Mike Peters

PEANUTS Charles M. Schulz SHOE Jeff MacNelly

DILBERT Scott Adams REALITY CHECK D. Whamond MODERATELY CONFUSED J. Stahler

GARFIELD Jim Davis

HERMAN Jim Unger MARMADUKE Brad Anderson

BEETLE BAILEY Mort Walker

BORN LOSER Art & Chip Sanson

ARLO & JANIS Jimmy Johnson

FRANK & ERNEST Bob Thaves

HEART OF THE CITY Mark Tatulli

THE GRIZZWELLS Bill Schorr

CUL DE SAC Richard Thompson

MONTY Jim Meddick

BIG NATE Lincoln Peirce

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Photos by ROB O’NEAL/The Citizen A dog’s-eye view of Duval Street Tuesday is filled with Dachshunds, legs and leashes. More than 100 pups, not all of which were of the weiner dog variety, paraded from Mile Marker Zero at Fleming and Whitehead Streets, then down to Duval Street and wrapping back to Whitehead Street via Appelrouth Lane during the 13th annual event.

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The Key West Citizen General Contractors & Engineers is looking for news stories, photographs and Break the vicious Cycle! Set yourself free from continuous concrete repair SPALL more for our new ING KEYS SCHOOL LIFE ProudProProoudud memmmemberemmberbber of:ofof: This page is dedicated to showcasing the Keys’ High School journalists. © News stories, photographs, editorials and INTERNATIONAL editorial cartoons will be featured in the CONCRETE Key West Citizen newspaper and REPAIR INSTITUTE online at https://nieonline.com/keysnewsnie/ For More Information on how to get involved, contact Chad Zander at [email protected] SPORTS 1B THE KEY WEST CITIZEN ◆ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2020 PACING PEDROZA •Robert Pedroza won his third district title in cross country as well as the first regional title in Key West High history all while clocking fastest 5K time in Monroe County history with 7- 20, 15:38. That followed a 1 silver medal in the 800 meter see run at the FHSSA State Track and Page Field Finals during the spring. 4B MASTERING ’FINS THE MAT •Jesse Garcia placed in every tournament he wrestled in this season, in the IN THE top four of all but two, but that was just the 2 tip of the FINALS iceberg in his historic season as he also eclipsed the single-sea- son school record for wins at 60 along with pin falls at 47 en route finishing fifth overall in the state. •As a team the 4 Conchs also won a school-record 10th consecutive district title. •Marathon •Coral Shores boys make freshman Vincent state finals. Biondoletti finished Jonathan in seventh place Pitchford in the 94-pound won district weight class in the and the Under-16 Division to first regional earned All American title for honors in the 94-pound Marathon. Cadet Division in the Pitchford National High School also becomes Championships. a second straight teenage runner from Marathon to win 7-mile Bridge Run. The Marathon girls cross county team reaches the state finals for DIAMOND first time since 2010. UNBEATEN GIRLS BUCCANEERS 3 •Horace O’Bryant Football finishes season undefeated en route •KeyKey to Tri-County Championship — the first in school history. Not only WWeWestst did HOB go unbeaten against future rivals Gulliver Prep, American softball Heritage, University School, Doral Academy and Westminster tteameam Christian, the Buccaneers dominated, outscoring those opponents toppedtopped 185-35, while combining for more than 1,500 rushing yards for an IN GulliverGulliver average of 275 per game playing eight-minute quarters. TOP 20 Prep twice in regular sea- Only six of those points were given up by the Bucs’ first-team defense, OMENTS son, both mercy-rule wins; won 5 that has now built up a 14-2 record in three years of existence — including M District 16-5A Championship finishing as the conference runner-ups last season, as well as going 3-0 in a S against Gulliver; beat Gulliver in ’ Region 4-5A Semifinals to advance hurricane-shortened 2017 inaugural season. •The Bucs also transition from running club to FHSAA-sanctioned cross country teams. Hosted ITIZEN to regional finals for second time first middle school cross country meet in Monroe County. C in school history. Ashley Grimanelis THE named first team all-state, Chloe Hartle SPORTS and ROWING LARGER Yahaira G Williams • Oriana Menendez reaches Every year is full of memorable events named third straight girls weightlifting state and moments. This year in particular second finals It will be a threepeat for Marathon team all-state. High School senior Ori Mendez as she makes there were more than normal, so here Coach Jason her return to the Florida High School Girls are the Top 20 moments that caught Garcia named Weightlifting State Championships for the third The Citizen’s eye in 2019. FHSAA Class straight year. At the Region 8-1A Meet on Saturday, 5A Coach of Mendez won the 154-pound weight class with a the Year. personal best of 330 pounds total. She benched 6 155 pounds and reached 175 pounds on the clean and jerk. She had the second highest total of any lifter in 10 weight classes. She finished the state meet in in seventh place overall. •Key West also debuts new girls team and has pair of weightlifters reach region finals in inaugural season, while Coral Shores also reached regionals. KEYSNEWS.COM — AND SPORTS TOO 2B THE KEY WEST CITIZEN ◆ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2020 SPORTS AWARDS ON THE COURT AND IN CONVERSATION Serena aces AP Female Athlete of the Decade honors

BY HOWARD FENDRICH is the greatest athlete of all swimmer Katie Ledecky. said. singles titles, more than any- • Winning gold medals in The Associated Press time. ... I like to call it the Two ski racers were next, “She’s remained humble. one else in her sport’s pro- singles and doubles (with ‘Serena Superpowers’ — with Lindsey Vonn finishing She’s stayed true to herself fessional era, which began her sister, Venus) at the 2012 Serena Williams dominat- that champion’s mindset. fourth and Mikaela Shiffrin and her character and I in 1968. Olympics; ed the decade, on the court Irrespective of the adversity fifth. think that’s really neat about More than half came from • Becoming the oldest and in conversation. and the odds that are facing Three of Williams’ five AP an athlete,” Biles said. “Once 2010-19: four at Wimbledon, woman to win a Grand Slam There were, to begin with, her, she always believes in Female Athlete of the Year you start winning, some get three apiece at the U.S. Open singles trophy in the profes- the dozen Grand Slam sin- herself,” said Stacey Allaster, awards came during the last cocky, but she’s stayed true and Australian Open, two sional era; gle titles — no other woman CEO of the WTA from 2009- decade, in 2013, 2015 and to herself, win or lose.” at the French Open. That • Becoming the oldest No. 1 had more than three over 15 and now chief executive 2018. She also won in 2002 It’s the defeats that seem includes a run of four in a in WTA history and equaling the past 10 seasons — and for professional tennis at and 2009. to drive Williams, helping row from the U.S. Open in Steffi Graf’s record for most the 31 /2 years in a row at No. the U.S. Tennis Association, “She’s been propel her to heights rarely 2014 through Wimbledon in consecutive weeks atop the 1 in the WTA rankings. which runs the U.S. Open. my idol reached by any athlete in 2015, her second self-styled rankings; And then there was the “Whether it was growing any sport. “Serena Slam.” • Leading the tour with 37 celebrity status that tran- health issues; up,” “Whenever I lose, I get Williams also was the run- singles titles, 11 more than scended tennis, making coming back; Biles more determined, and it ner-up another seven times anyone else in the decade. everything she did and said having a child; gives me something more to at major tournaments over The day she won newsworthy, whether it was almost dying work toward,” Williams the past decade, includ- Wimbledon in 2016, the triumphs and trophies from that — she has said in a 2013 interview ing four of the seven she’s Williams discussed the way and fashion statements or endured it all and she with the AP. “I don’t entered since returning to she constantly measures the disputes with tourna- is still in championship get complacent, and I the tour after having a baby herself. ment officials, the magazine form,” Allaster said. realize I need to work in 2017. “I definitely feel like when covers or the Super Bowl ad “Her records speak harder and I need In all, she made the final I lose, I don’t feel as good with a message about wom- for themselves.” to do better and at 19 of the 33 majors she about myself,” she said. en’s power, the birth of her Gymnast I want to do entered during the decade, a “But then I have to, like, daughter or the health scare Simone better — or nearly 58% rate. remind myself that: ‘You that followed. Biles, the I wouldn’t The decade began inaus- are Serena Williams!’ You Still winning matches 2019 AP be play- piciously in 2010, when know? Like, ‘Are you kidding and reaching Grand Slam Female ing the Williams cut her feet on bro- me?’” Williams continued finals into her late 30s, still Athlete of game.” ken glass at a restaurant and with a laugh. “And it’s those mattering as much as ever, the Year, With was hospitalized with blood moments that I have to just, Williams was selected by finished a best- clots in her lungs. like, come off and be like, The Associated Press as second to in-the- ‘Serena, do you know what the Female Athlete of the Williams in game Among her many accom- you’ve done? Who you are? Decade. voting for s e r v e , powerful plishments, though: What you continue to do, “When the history books the decade groundstrokes and relent- • Reaching at least one Slam not only in tennis (but also) are written, it could be that honor, fol- less court coverage, she final every year, a streak that off the court? Like, you’re the great Serena Williams lowed by has won 23 Grand Slam dates to 2007; awesome.’” NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE In wake of turnaround, Dolphins believe 2020 will be special year BY STEVEN WINE They were out of the playoff race they won at Foxborough for the The Associated Press but contenders for Worst Team first time since 2008. Ever. “The first time, it was a joke,” DAVIE — The Miami Dolphins And then .... the roster churn defensive tackle Christian Wilkins head into another long offseason continued. The Dolphins used 84 said. “They just manhandled us accompanied by the sort of buzz players, an NFL record. But they and destroyed us. We’ve come a five-win seasons rarely generate. won five of their final nine games, long way, clearly.” It has been that kind of year for and capped the turnaround Grier said he considered the sea- the Dolphins: weird. Sunday when they ended a streak son a success for the Dolphins. CHARLES KRUPA/The Associated Press A gutting of the roster under of 10 consecutive losses at New “They improved each week,” he Dolphins head coach Brian Flores, right, greets wide receiver Mack Hollins as rookie coach Brian Flores extend- England with a 27-24 upset that said, “so I’m excited for the future.” the team warms up before Sunday’s game against the Patriots in Foxborough, ed beyond training camp, when cost the Patriots a first-round bye Despite the steady improve- Mass. Miami traded away two players in the playoffs. ment, Flores decided to shake up who went on to the Pro Bowl: Now, armed with three first- his staff. On Monday the Dolphins Parker helped the receiving he faces a possible suspension to Minkah Fitzpatrick and Laremy round draft picks and $100 million fired offensive coordinator Chad group become the team’s strength. start the 2020 season. Tunsil. The Dolphins were out- in salary cap space, the Dolphins O’Shea, offensive line coach Dave Undrafted rookie Preston Williams HOW TO GET IT RIGHT scored 102-10 in their first two appear poised to make a leap for- DeGuglielmo and safeties coach and practice squad player Isaiah Half the roster or more is likely to games, and lost their first seven. ward — and perhaps even win a Tony Oden. Ford also earned raves, and 2018 be replaced this offseason, which playoff game for the first time in FITZMAGIC second-round pick Gesicki blos- puts the onus on Grier to make NFL PLAYOFFS 20 years. If Ryan Fitzpatrick decides to somed at tight end. personnel decisions that acceler- “The 2020 season,” tight end retire, he went out with a flour- TURNOVER ate progress made by Flores. WILD-CARD PLAYOFFS Saturday, Jan. 4 Mike Gesicki said, “is going to be ish, throwing for 320 yards Sunday, It’s remarkable the Dolphins ever Ross has said the priority is to Buffalo at Houston, 4:35 p.m. (ESPN/ABC) special.” including the winning touchdown played with any cohesion, because acquire a franchise QB, and with Tennessee at New England, 8:15 p.m. (CBS) Sunday, Jan. 5 NO TANK JOB pass to Gesicki with 24 seconds left. they made more than 225 trans- three first-round picks, includ- Minnesota at New Orleans, 1:05 p.m. (FOX) Owner Stephen Ross ordered a Fitzpatrick, 37, has said he’s actions in 2019, almost double ing the No. 5 overall choice, the Seattle at Philadelphia, 4:40 p.m. (NBC) rebuild in January, and the subse- undecided about whether to the league average. Players often Dolphins will have the wherewith- DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS quent roster dismantling by gen- return for a 16th NFL season. started the same week they were al to do it in the draft. They hav- Saturday, Jan. 11 Philadelphia, Seattle or Minnesota at San eral manager Chris Grier brought “I will start the ‘One more year’ signed as injuries took a toll on a en’t used a first-round choice on a Francisco, 4:35 p.m. (NBC) accusations that the Dolphins chant right now if you want,” team with little depth. Seven Week quarterback since 2012, when they Houston, Buffalo or Tennessee at Baltimore, 8:15 p.m (CBS) were tanking in pursuit of the No. Gesicki said. “I love playing with 1 starters missed seven games or took Ryan Tannehill. Sunday, Jan. 12 1 draft pick. him.” more. The Dolphins have 14 draft picks New England, Houston or Buffalo at Kansas City, 3:05 p.m. (CBS) Flores made it clear he was out Fitzpatrick is under contract for “People can say whatever they in 2020, and at QB and elsewhere, New Orleans, Philadelphia or Seattle at Green to win, however. He salvaged a sea- another season but might have want about not making the play- they must start selecting stars. Bay, 6:40 p.m. (FOX) son that in late October appeared to accept a backup role if the offs and our record,” Fitzpatrick Since 2015, Miami draft picks have CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS headed for 0-16, and showed the Dolphins draft a potential fran- said. “But to me this was such a a total of one Pro Bowl appearance Sunday, Jan. 19 AFC, 3:05 p.m. (CBS) Dolphins may have finally found a chise quarterback. successful, great season in the fact for the Dolphins. NFC, 6:40 p.m. (FOX) keeper as coach. TARGETING that we had so much adversity and In addition, the Dolphins need PRO BOWL “He’s a great mind, and he’s a One star emerged this year: overcame it and stuck together.” better results in free agency than Sunday, Jan. 26 great dude,” cornerback Nate DeVante Parker. The inju- There’s already some additional in recent years. At Orlando, Fla. AFC vs. NFC, 3 p.m. (ESPN) Brooks said. “He has this program ry-plagued fifth-year pro played uncertainty regarding next year’s “Everyone thinks we’ve got all going in a great direction.” in all 16 games for the first time, roster. Cornerback Xavier Howard of this money to spend and blow,” SUPER BOWL Sunday, Feb. 2 One measure of progress under and he totaled 1,202 yards receiv- was arrested Sunday night on a Flores said. “We’re going to be judi- At Miami Gardens, Fla. Flores, a longtime Patriots assis- ing and nine touchdown catches domestic battery charge follow- cious and responsible with our sal- AFC champion vs. NFC champion, 6:30 p.m. (Fox) tant: In Week 2, they lost at home to rank fifth in the NFL in both ing an argument with his fiancee, ary cap. We’re going to make smart to New England, 43-0. In Week 17, categories. according to a police report, and decisions.” TODAY’S TELEVISION SPORTS LISTING

COLLEGE FOOTBALL ESPN — The Sugar Bowl: MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL NBA NBCSN — Premier League: ABC — The Citrus Bowl: Alabama vs. Georgia vs. Baylor, New ESPNU — East Carolina at NBATV — Portland at New York, 7:30 Tottenham at Southampton, Michigan, Orlando, 1 p.m. Orleans, 8:45 p.m. Wichita State, p.m. 9:55 a.m. ESPN — The Outback Bowl: ESPN2 — The Sugar Bowl: Georgia vs. 3 p.m. NBCSN — Premier League: Everton at Minnesota vs. Auburn, Tampa, Baylor, New Orleans, 8:45 p.m. ESPNU — South Florida at NHL Manchester City, 12:25 p.m. 1 p.m. Southern Methodist, 5 p.m. NBC — The Winter Classic: NBCSN — Premier League: Manchester ESPN — The Rose Bowl: IIHF CBSSN — Connecticut at Cincinnati, 7 Nashville vs. Dallas, Dallas, 1 p.m. United at Arsenal, 2:55 p.m. Oregon vs. Wisconsin, NHLN — World Junior p.m. FIND IT ONLINE Pasadena, Calif., 5 p.m. Championship: Teams TBD, CBSSN — Marquette at Creighton, 9 p.m. SOCCER ESPN2 — The Rose Bowl: Oregon vs. Quarterfinal, Trinec, Czech CBSSN — Utah State at Nevada (Las NBCSN — Premier League: Chelsea at Wisconsin, Pasadena, Calif., 5 p.m. Republic, 6:30 a.m. (Thursday) Vegas), 11 p.m. Brighton, 7:25 a.m. THE KEY WEST CITIZEN ◆ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2020 3B SPORTS ON THE WATER HAVE A CATCH OR FISHING TIP TO SHARE? • Fax: 305-295-8016 • Write: Daily Fishing Report, P.O. Box 1800, Key West, FL 33041 • Drop it off at The Key West Citizen building (3420 Northside Drive) • Email: jwcooke@ keysnews.com

Photos provided Leaving the cold weather back in Columbus, Ohio, Chris and Spencer Osborne had a great morning of yellowtail fishing with Capt. Kevin and Barbie — and, of course, boat dog Chloe — aboard Knee Deep Charters out of Gieger Key Marina. They caught a smorgasboard of fish including cero mackerel, blue runners, a small bar jack that was released, five remoras also released and their limit of yellowtail snapper. A small sailfish chased a kite bait around, but did not bite, while a pair of lemon sharks and a cobia put on a great show in the chum line. Upcoming Florida Keys fishing tournaments angling experience. For information, visit the year. For info visit floridakeysoutfit- over. Proceeds benefit “Catch the Cure” Jan. 29-30: IFC Sailfish Tournament in No matter what the season, http://www.keywestfishingtournament. ters.com and search “Sailfly entry” or for Cystic Fibrosis and the Monroe Islamorada.Presented by the Islamorada there’s always something to fish com. visit the facebook.com/floridakeysout- Association for ReMARCable Citizens, Fishing Club, the event is the last leg for in the waters surrounding the Jan. 3-4: Fish for Holly Sailfish fitters events tab. For information, visit providing life services to Monroe this year of the three-pronged Florida Florida Keys and Key West. The Tournament in Islamorada. Created to http://www.floridakeysoutfitters.com. County’s adult intellectually disabled Keys Gold Cup Championship series and calendar lists select tournament raise money for Florida Keys scholar- Jan. 16-19: Key West Kingfish residents. For information, visit http:// typically draws a field of up to 30 boat ships and domestic violence initiatives, Mayhem. Big fish, big money! Come www.marchouse.org/index.php?/con- teams of elite sport fishermen. Kickoff highlights. A comprehensive this memorial tournament honors the fish for some of the largest kingfish in tent/fundraisers. is Jan. 29 and fishing day is Jan. 30. A schedule of Keys angling chal- late Holly Given, a Keys resident and Florida Keys waters in this new tourna- Jan. 24-26: Cheeca Lodge total cash payout for a full field at the lenges can be found at http:// avid angler. Participants are to gather at ment. Fishing headquartered at Stock Presidential Sailfish Tournament in IFC Sailfish Tournament could reach www.fla-keys.com/fishing. Whale Harbor Marina to compete for top Island Marina. First prize could earn Islamorada. Second in the Gold Cup $30,000. For information, visit http:// male, female and junior angler awards $15,000 cash, based on a 50-boat series. Anglers put 20-pound line and www.theislamoradafishingclub.com. Through July 31: Key West Fishing as well as top offshore, bay boat and field. For information, call Jimmy Wickett light-tackle skills to the test during the Jan. 30-Feb. 1: Cuda Bowl in Key Tournament. Anglers of all ages and abil- fun fish categories. For information, visit at 954-605-8284, email info@meatmay- two-day challenge against the high-flying West. Shallow water flats anglers and ities can target more than 40 species of https://fla-keys.com/calendar/fishing/ hemtournaments.com or visit https:// acrobatic fish, known for tail-walking guides are invited to hook-up and fish in the Key West Fishing Tournament, florida-keys/202001/fishforholly.com/ www.meatmayhemtournamentsfl.com/ the waves. Only circle hooks can be fight their barracuda rivals. Event will a free-entry multidivision challenge that tournament key-west-kingfish-mayhem. used. “The Presidential” typically awards be headquartered at Hurricane Hole takes through July 31, 2020. The tourna- Jan. 7-9: Florida Keys Outfitters Jan. 20-21: 31st annual Al Flutie sophisticated sculpture trophies to top Marina, Stock Island. Prizes and trophies ment features divisions for men, women, SailFly Tournament in Islamorada. This Over the Hill Rip-Off Sailfish Tournament anglers who release the most sailfish. are to be awarded for top angler and junior anglers ages 10 to 15 and Pee time of year the weather is ideal for in Islamorada. Dubbed “almost too For information, call Lisa Thornhill at guide in light tackle spin and fly divi- Wees younger than 10 — making it ideal a hot Atlantic sailfish bite. Enter for a much fun for old guys to handle,” the 305-517-4512, email at LThornhill@ sions. For information, call Loren Rea at for extended families and multigener- chance to compete in one of the tough- tournament is locally referred to as the cheeca.com or visit http://www.cheeca. 305-360-6969, email info@cudabowl. ational groups who want to share the est and most exciting angling events of Flutie, welcomes anglers age 50 and com/experience/fishing. com or visit http://www.cudabowl.com. COLLEGE FOOTBALL RESTORING STANDARDS Perine leads No. 6 Florida past Virginia 36-28 in Orange Bowl

BY STEVEN WINE Mullen, who improved to a 16-yard touchdown pass The Associated Press 21-5 at Florida. from Kyle Trask. “My sophomore year, we The Cavaliers (9-5) lost MIAMI GARDENS — were 4-7,” Perine said. “We their final two games but Lamical Perine scored on a came back and had two still posted their highest win 61-yard run in the opening double-digit win seasons. It’s total since 2007. minute and didn’t stop until great, man.” Trask capped a storybook he climbed onto a platform Perine carried 13 times junior season by throw- BRYNN ANDERSON/The Associated Press for the postgame ceremony for a career-high 138 yards ing for 305 yards. He was Virginia safety Chris Moore (No. 7) reacts as Florida running back Lamical Perine (No. 2) scores to receive the Orange Bowl’s rushing at the end of a so-so lightly recruited and in late during the first half of the Orange Bowl on Monday in Miami Gardens. most valuable player trophy. senior season. He came September became a starter Perine totaled 181 yards into the game with only 538 for the first time since ninth to Clemson in an Atlantic ries, but I’m proud of these ered the ensuing onside kick. rushing and receiving with yards rushing this year in grade. Coast Conference title game guys and the culture we set,” “We were a few plays three touchdowns Monday the Gators’ pass-oriented “This game is huge for this loss. Perkins said. “Next year, short,” Cavaliers coach to help No. 6 Florida beat offense. program,” Trask said. “We “Tonight we faced a team these guys are going to be a Bronco Mendenhall said. Virginia 36-28. “He’s one of the top run- just continued to grind every that they decided they were force to reckoned with.” HOME-FIELD The win means the Gators ning backs in the SEC,” single week, and here we are going to stop the pass and CLOSING IT OUT ADVANTAGE (11-2) will likely finish in the Mullen said. “People say, winning the Orange Bowl. drop a lot of guys into cover- Tanner Cowley’s 52-yard The Gators had the edge Top 10 in consecutive sea- ‘The stats say this, the stats It’s pretty incredible.” age,” Mullen said. “We were catch-and-run led to a in crowd support playing in sons for the first time since say that.’ But every time we Florida totaled 549 yards, able to take what they were Cavaliers touchdown that the Orange Bowl for the first 2008-09. Second-year coach needed a big run this sea- including a season-high 244 giving us.” cut their deficit to 27-21 time since 2001, when Steve Dan Mullen credited Perine son, he came up with it.” rushing, and didn’t punt The Cavaliers’ offense early in the fourth quarter. Spurrier was their coach. and the rest of the senior Perine was too quick and until midway through the tried valiantly to keep up. The Gators answered with “Playing here at home in class with leading the resur- speedy for the Cavaliers, as third quarter. The Gators Senior Bryce Perkins threw a touchdown set up by the state — I mean, we are gence. his dash through their sec- exposed the weaknesses for 323 yards and four scores Perine’s 23-yard run to the 1. the University of Florida,” “They restored the Gator ondary on the first series in a Virginia defense that in the final game of his Virginia drove 75 yards for Mullen told the crowd standards and are building showed. He also scored on allowed more than 23 points career. a touchdown with 38 sec- during the trophy ceremony. what we want to build,” said a 10-yard run and caught per game and gave up 62 “I’m not into moral victo- onds left, but Florida recov- “It is our state.” NBA McRae, Mathews lead depleted Wizards past Heat STANDINGS AS OF DEC. 30 BY RICH DUBROFF “I thought they were saying, entered with the second-best The Associated Press ‘Go Heat,’” Mathews said. record in the East and lost for EASTERN CONFERENCE WESTERN CONFERENCE Mathews played big min- just the third time in 20 games Atlantic Division Southwest Division WASHINGTON — Garrison utes because the Wizards were against conference opponents. W L Pct GB W L Pct GB Boston 22 8 .733 — Houston 22 11 .667 — Mathews couldn’t believe missing leading scorer Bradley “We were a step behind and Philadelphia 23 12 .657 1½ Dallas 21 11 .656 ½ what he was hearing. With the Beal. Jordan McRae and Ian playing on our heels,” Miami Toronto 22 11 .667 1½ San Antonio 13 18 .419 8 Brooklyn 16 16 .500 7 Memphis 13 21 .382 9½ Washington Wizards holding Mahinmi, also filling in for coach Erik Spoelstra said. “We New York 9 24 .273 14½ New Orleans 11 23 .324 11½ an insurmountable lead, the key members of the rotation, end up fouling or just getting Southeast Division Northwest Division W L Pct GB W L Pct GB home crowd began chanting had big games for Washington beat off the dribble too many Miami 24 9 .727 — Denver 23 9 .719 — “MVP! MVP!” as well. McRae scored a sea- times.” Orlando 14 19 .424 10 Utah 21 12 .636 2½ Charlotte 13 22 .371 12 Oklahoma City 17 15 .531 6 Mathews, an undrafted guard son-high 29 points and Jimmy Butler led the Heat Washington 10 22 .313 13½ Portland 14 20 .412 10 from tiny Lipscomb University, Mahinmi had a career-best 25. with 27 points and Duncan Atlanta 7 27 .206 17½ Minnesota 12 20 .375 11 Central Division Pacific Division scored 28 points in his 11th McRae, a third-year player, Robinson scored 16. Bam W L Pct GB W L Pct GB NBA game to help the depleted and Mahinmi, a 13-year veter- Adebayo had 14 points and 14 Milwaukee 30 5 .857 — L.A. Lakers 26 7 .788 — Indiana 21 12 .636 8 L.A. Clippers 23 11 .676 3½ Wizards beat the Miami Heat an, enjoyed nights to remem- rebounds. NICK WASS/The Associated Press Chicago 13 21 .382 16½ Phoenix 13 20 .394 13 123-105 on Monday night. Still, ber against Miami (24-9), “It shows how tough this Wizards center Ian Mahinmi dunks Detroit 12 22 .353 17½ Sacramento 12 21 .364 14 Cleveland 10 22 .313 18½ Golden State 9 25 .265 17½ he doubted the fans were yell- which had its five-game win- league can be night to night,” next to Heat forward Duncan Robinson ing for him. ning streak snapped. The Heat Spoelstra said. (No. 55) on Monday in Washington. 4B THE KEY WEST CITIZEN ◆ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2020 SPORTS SPECIAL OYLMPICS 2019 HAS DREAM YEAR It was an epic ending to the Monroe CoCounty Special Olympics fall sports season, ccomplete with an underdog tale, more gold TOP 20 medalsm than ever before and a dream coming true duringd the 2019 Florida Fall Classic on Nov. 16-17 at thet ESPN Worldwide of Sports in Orlando. Making the trtrip in unprecedented fashion by taking the largest ddelegatione to the games in Monroe County history, righrightt from the get-go, Jennifer Averette had a dream CONTINUED 7 fulfillefulfilledd when she lit the Flame of Hope in the sta- dium during the opening ceremonies to officially start the games. Her College of the Florida Keys unified flag football team, as well as the teams from Coral Shores and Key Largo, would all claim golds, as well as Pam Nelson in the Senior Games. That rounds out a year where Upper Keys Manatees weightlifter Heyden Fenney won gold at the Southeast Regional in Marietta all part of the winningest year in Monroe County history. CONCHS HONORED HARDWOOD FIRST AS GOOD SPORTS FOR LADY ’CANES • Key West High was one of •The Coral Shores High girls eight high schools that received basketball team made history top honors in its Class 5A by becoming the first Lady of the Florida High School ’Canes squad in the Athletic Association to garner the Fred 40-plus years of the pro- E. Rozelle Sportsmanship Awards for gram to garner a state “demonstrated exemplary sportsman- tournament berth after ship during the 2018-2019 regular finishing as the District season as well as FHSAA State 16-5A runner-ups as 8 well as completing a Series competition.” 9 county sweep. DOUBLE THE TITLES 3-PEAT COMPLETE •Key West boys • Key West baseball outscores lacrosse continues its dis- rival Gilliver Prep 29-2 on trict title streak by winning its the season for a three- third consecu- game season-sweep tive and have en route to a third not lost the title consecutive since its incep- district tion in 2016. champion- •Key West girls ship. Key 10 lacrosse, led by Blake Wilson 11 West would who broke the school record for reach the Region goals in a season with 65, wins its Semifinals, losing first district title in school history. to Monsignor Pace. WELZIEN GETS FREEMAN’S SWIM ANOTHER FEAT 800TH GAME WINS •Bill Welzien completes •Eight hundred times now, and still count- a double-crossing of the ing, Kevin Freeman has led a Marathon Seven-Mile Bridge — this High program onto the court, diamond time swimming both ways. or even the links, as a head coach for Welzien’s spirit of adven- the Dolphins for the past 16 years. ture, as he approaches his In 2003, Freeman first landed his 70th birthday, continues to gig as head coach for the varsity push him toward breaking boys basketball team, a role he always dreamed unimaginable records. His of having, but since then has added head coach 12 total distance was 16.2 miles 14 13for the Dolphins golf, volleyball and softball teams completed in just more than 11 hours during his tenure at the Middle Keys school. (11:00.19)

•In a ban- ner year for ROCKY MEMORIALIZED the Key West High School swimming program •For years, James “Rocky” Portier has been a fixture on the Key West baseball and softball diamonds calling balls, and longtime coach Lori Bosco, strikes and outs for several generations of Conchs and was even recognized by Cooperstown Field of Dreams for his the program that began in 1995, efforts. His legacy on the ball field goes well beyond, as he was more recently honored by Yesterday’s Negro League the girls and boys teams have Baseball Players Foundation as it inducted Portier and former Oakland A’s pitcher John “Blue Moon” Odom into its Wall of amassed 207 combined victories. 15 Fame during a June 7 Major League Baseball game at Miller Park, home of the Milwaukee Brewers. Now in her 23rd year as head coach, Bosco reached 197 wins. WILLIAMSON WINS ’FINS SET NEW MARKS Steven Hernandez broke a Marathon boys basketball school record with 10 3-pointers in a single game all part of a THIRD WORLDS 38-point night, while reigning two-time All-County Player of the Year Jamal Qualls netted a career-high Nikki Williamson earned 43 points in the same game. The Dolphins would silver and gold at the also eclipse 100 points in a single game for the American Taekwondo third time in the last 25 seasons as well as Association Top 10 World garner it first victory on the Conchs’ home Championships. She is now court in that same time span. On the a three-time world 17 Lady ’Fins side, Leta Ricart also broke champion. the Marathon girls single-game 3-point 16 record. SETTING A FOUNDATION POLE POSITION • The Key West Little Conch Baseball League 14-and-Under team won the •More than 40 elite, col- Babe Ruth League State Title. The legiate, prep and Conchs went undefeated in pool and all-comers competed bracket play for the U14 title. They NEW in the first Pole Vault were win away from a berth in the in Paradise. The all- Babe Ruth League World day event, that was Series. held at the Truman •The Key West DIGS Waterfront Park, was 18 •Marathon opens state Girls Softball League managed and sponsored by the 14-and-under and 19 of the art sports complex with Key West Track and Field Club, 8-and-under all-star travel teams brought home new football/soccer, softball and according to president Steve state championships. baseball diamonds complete with 20 Hanes, who noted he hopes to blue 8-lane track to host track meets. make it an annual event. THE KEY WEST CITIZEN ◆ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2020 5B KEYSWIDE CLASSIFIED DEADLINES • LINE ADS NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS CANCELLATIONS NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS® Monday Edition ...... 4pm Friday 0UJHZLVMLYYVYZWSLHZLJOLJR`V\YHK[OLÄYZ[KH`P[appears. All word ad rates are placement fees and non-refundable (for Monroe County requires that Contractors that advertise must Tuesday Edition ...... 10am Monday 0U[OLL]LU[VMHULYYVY^LHYLYLZWVUZPISLMVY[OLÄYZ[ frequency days canceled). Ads may be removed from the PUJS\KL[OLPYWLYTHULU[JLY[PÄJH[LVMJVTWL[LUJ`U\TILY Wednesday Edition ...... 10am Tuesday incorrect insertion of an ad. The Citizen does not assume publication with placement fee remaining. If you have questions concerning requirements, please call the Thursday Edition ...... 10am Wednesday responsibility for any reason beyond the cost of the ad itself. Friday Edition ...... 10am Thursday Monroe County Building Department at (305)289-2564. Weekend Edition ...... 10am Friday Yard Sale Map ...... 4pm Wednesday 292-7777 Mon-Fri 8AM - 5PM • Proven to Work for Over 140 Years 010 050 100 140 200 250 400 500 6000 7000 960 1000 ANNOUNCEMENTS LEGAL NOTICESCESCES TRANSPORTATIONT BOATS MERCHANDISE YARD SALE RENTALS REAL ESTATE - COM. REAL ESTATE - RES. SERVICES HELP WANTED SERVICE DIRECTORY

Houses Lower Keys Help Wanted Lower Help Wanted Lower Fictitious Name Notice of Sale Public Hearings 51 55 59 486 Unfurnished 960 Keys 960 Keys y FICTITIOUS NAME 305-296-6545 Old Town 2Br/1BA Near Cemetery. SECURITY OFFICER On 1-15-20 at 9:00 a.m. Item 1: Amending The City Of Mara- 2 people max. $2,400 plus util. M-F, 8am-4pm. Must have Florida NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the un- thon’s Comprehensive Plan Modifying Call 305-296-5446 for info. Please leave Class D security license or ability to dersigned desiring to engage in a busi- Seller reserves the right to reject bids. Chapter One, “Future Land Use,” “Ta- voice message. become licensed. Must possess ness under the fictitious nameFLORID A Said property is presently stored at the ble 1-1, Future Land Use Densities And excellent communication and KEYS SOCCER CLUB, located at 101425 above address by the following ten- Intensities,” And Intending To Modify public relation skills. Business & Office DETENTION DEPUTY TRAINEE Overseas Hwy. #250, County of Mon- ant(s): Policy 1-3.3.4, “Encourage Redevelop- 510 Pay based on experience. roe, in the City of Key Largo, FL 33037, Doreen Eppy #43-A ment Of Tourist/Resort/Campground Rentals The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is Agency No. B-9700003. Email intends to register the said name with Suncrest Mini-Self Storage, LLC. Facilities,” To Allow Uses Designated accepting Preliminary Applications for resume to: [email protected] the Florida Department of State, Talla- 01/01/20 & 01/08/20 Key West Citizen As “Permanent RVs” To Be Utilized As Detention Deputy Trainee Academy or complete application at CUDJOE KEY MM23 starting February 2020. Monroe hassee, Florida. “Transient Residential Units” (RV Lots), Corner of US 1 and Spanish Main. 305 Whitehead Street. DATED this 27th day of December, NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Meeting All Requirements Of Such County Sheriff’s Office will pay for 300sf. Available Jan 1. your new career (tuition, books, 2019. Uses, And That Hold No Monetary Val- Call for showing (305) 744-0165 Sole Owner: FLORIDA KEYS UNITED ARNOLD’S TOWING gives Notice of ue As Transient Units, And Cannot Be salary). Preliminary Applications must SOCCER CLUB, INC. Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell Transferred As Transient Units, To Be be completed and received by January 10, 2020. 01/01/20 Key West Citizen these vehicles on 01/22/2020, 09:00 am Allowed On Properties Zoned Residen- 520 Retail Space for Rent at 5540 3RD AVE KEY WEST, FL 33040- tial Mobile Home (R-MH) That Also Al- Starting salary $42,315.00 6032, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of lows Permanent Florida Building Code Apply on line at: the Florida Statutes. ARNOLD’S TOW- Compliant Residences; Providing For www.keysso.net or contact ING reserves the right to accept or re- Severability; Providing For The Repeal Charles Slebodnick at: UTILITY FULL TIME ACCOUNTANT 52 Notice of Action ject any and/or all bids. Of Conflicting Provisions; Providing [email protected] or POSITION IN KEY WEST For The Transmittal Of This Ordinance 305-292-7044. EEO/AAP. Accounting/Bookkeeping experience 1998 1GCFG25R1W1046593 CHEV To The State Department Of Economic *Perfect Tapas/Wine Bar w/46 seats* required. Relevant education can be IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 1999 1FTRX18W7XNB02846 FORD Opportunity After The First Hearing By Indoor outdoor seating on Duval substituted for experience. SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 2001 1HGCG32531A025166 HOND The City Council; And Providing For An Renovated ready for new tenant KWRU is looking for an energetic, IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, 2001 3B7KC23651G815660 DODG Effective Date. **1075 Duval C9, 733sf, $3995/mo.** enthusiastic, self-motivated FLORIDA 2002 1FMZU73E62UC33464 FORD Duval storefront with parking individual to manage the Utility’s 2002 1FMZU62E52UA49628 FORD **Habana Plaza Rear Unit 1675sf** general accounting; journal entries, CASE NO.: 19-CA-000737-K 2005 YV1CZ911151185430 VOLV Move-in 2/1/2020, $2500 per mo. AR/AP, bank transactions, payroll, 2005 2D4GZ48V45H647079 DODGE **Lease with Business Purchase:** EXTENSION COORDINATOR adjustments, maintain financial LUTHER S. ACKISS and LYNNE K. 2007 2FMDK36C57BA56874 FORD Duetto Pizza & Gelato $475,000 Monroe County is seeking a detail records, create forecasts, prepare ACKISS, 2010 2FMDK3JC9ABB03063 FORD Glazed Donuts, 420 Eaton. $299,000 oriented multi-tasker with excellent month-end financials, assist with Plaintiffs, 2011 1G1ZC5E15BF168366 CHEV **All Shopping Centers KW-BP** computer skills to join our annual audits, manipulate & analyze vs. 2012 L5YACBPA2C1131959 ZHNG **431 Front, 489sf $4442/mo+NNN** Extension Services department in the data from database applications in 2012 L5YACBPA6C1135030 ZHNG Interested parties may appear at the *Stock Island 1627sf., $2,700 month* Key West office. Great customer Excel. Assist management & interface DIANE DOHERTY, 2013 L5YACBPA5D1146182 ZHNG public hearing(s) and be heard with re- **Office & Storage $500+ KW-BP** service skills and a working knowledge with accounting consultants. Must be Defendant. 2014 5TFNX4CN3EX034657 TOYOT spect to the proposed items. Copies of #1 FLKeys Team Gardner/Langley of MS Office required. proficient in QuickBooks & MS 2015 RFGBS1D0XFXAE0178 SYM the applications are available from the 305-902-2447 keysrealestate.com $41,928.75 – $64,989. 56/40 HPW. Office and be professional & NOTICE OF ACTION 2015 RKRSA51A6FA003555 YAMA City of Marathon Planning Department To apply, please contact courteous. Must communicate 2017 L9NTEACT5H1050510 TAOI located at 9805 Overseas Highway, Commercial Property Human Resources at: effectively; general inquiries/fielding TO: Diane M. Doherty 2017 RFGBS1CA2HSHU2770 SANY Marathon, Florida, Monday through 525 [email protected]. requests from customers, employees, 1741 Main St. 2020 1C6RREJT7LN105748 RAM Friday between the hours of 8:00 am for Sale APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE AT vendors. Highly competitive salary Santa Clara CA 95050 01/01/20 Key West Citizen and 5:00 pm. WWW.MONROECOUNTY-FL.GOV. commensurate with experience and Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida 305-292-4557. ability and excellent benefit package. YOUR ARE NOTIFIED that an action Statutes, if a person decides to appeal Veteran’s Preference Available; E.O.E. [email protected] has been filed against you in the Circuit 58 Notice To Creditors any decision made by the Planning Court of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, Commission or the City Council with re- in and for Monroe County, Florida, to spect to any matter considered at such **Seashell Motel & Hostel 21 Rooms** FOOD & BEVERAGE SUPERVISOR IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR **Waterfront Restaurant Turn-Key** Help Wanted Middle quiet title in property located at Lot 15, hearing or meeting, one will need a re- 961 Block 21, SANDS SUBDIVISION, accord- MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA cord of the proceedings and for such $985,000,150 seats 4425sf, 6COP SRX The Reach Resort Keys ing to the Plat thereof as recorded in purpose that person may need to en- **Marathon 150ft HwyUS1 $989,000** Casa Marina Resort Plat Book 1, Page 65 of the Public Re- PROBATE DIVISION sure that a verbatim record of the pro- Divided Options $629K 150’x100’ or cords of Monroe County, Florida, and File Number: 19-CP-000255 ceedings is made; such record includes $385K 50’x100’ with 40 seat cafe FT & PT you are required to serve a copy of your Division: K the testimony and evidence upon **Big Coppitt US Hwy1 $2,750,000** written defenses to it, if any, to: which the appeal is to be based. Mixed-Use canal corner lot 3492sf Outstanding Benefits- Team Member IN RE: ESTATE OF ADA Assistance: Anyone needing spe- *604 Whitehead St. 1436sf., $999,000* Cafeteria –Paid Time Off begins to ALBERT L. KELLEY, P.A. WILLIAM VICTOR EVANS, JR., cial assistance at the Planning Commis- Turnkey office Old Town w/parking accrue on 1st Day! Deceased. **Marina Development Opportunity** 926 Truman Ave. sion or the City Council hearing due NOW HIRING Key West, Florida 33040 to disability should contact the City of $2,999,999 ~ 3 Acres bay bottom Apply online at: www.jobs.hilton.com (305) 296-0160 (telephone) NOTICE TO CREDITORS Marathon at (305) 743-0033 at least **Mobile Vendor License $69,500** and/ or stop in to our HR office on the **Prof. Bldg. $535K Medical Office** corner of Seminole and Alberta Streets *Experienced Electricians* (305) 296-3118 (Facsimile) two days prior thereto. Please note Fill out an application @ Email: [email protected] The administration of the estate of that one or more City Council members #1 FLKeys Team Gardner/Langley WILLIAM VICTOR EVANS, JR., deceased, 305-902-2447 keysrealestate.com EOE/AA/Veteran/Disability/Sexual 3255 Flagler Ave. #303 may be present at this meeting. Email resume to: on or before February 21, 2020, and whose date of death was June 6, 2019, 01/01/20 Key West Citizen Orientation/Gender Identification is pending in the Circuit Court for Mon- [email protected] file the original with the Clerk of this Competitive pay, 401K, paid Court, at the Monroe County Court- roe County, Florida, Probate Division, Help Wanted Lower the address of which is 500 Whitehead 960 holidays & vacations house, Key West, Florida, either before 150 Campers/RVs Keys Valid driver’s license required. service on Plaintiff’s attorney or imme- Street, Key West, FL 33040. The names diately thereafter; or a default will be and addresses of the personal represen- entered against you for the relief de- tative and the personal representative’s manded in the Complaint or Petition. attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and MAINTENANCE MECHANIC other persons having claims or de- Salary Range: $48,247. - $73,876. WITNESS my hand and Seal of this Location: Lower Keys Court on December 23, 2019. mands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required ASSISTANT DOCKMASTER The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority is to be served must file their claims 2017 CEDAR CREEK 5TH WHEEL RV Galleon Marina is now hiring a KEVIN MADOK, CPA, Clerk looking for a Wastewater POLICE OFFICERS with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF Silverback Edition. Bought new F/T Assistant Dockmaster. Shift is TWO FULL TIME POSITIONS CLERK OF THE COURT Maintenance Mechanic to perform 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE in 2018. 50amp, 3 slides. Thurs-Mon 2:30-10:30pm. Competitive The City of Key Colony Beach is By Shona McLeod specialized maintenance and repair of FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR In excellent condition. $30,000 Pay, Health Benefits, Bonus Program, accepting applications for As Deputy Clerk buildings, grounds, equipment, valves, 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE 240-446-6795 Tips, Paid Vacation & Sick Leave. FULL TIME Police Officers. 12/25/19, 01/01/20, 01/08/20, 01/15/20 diesel engines, pumps, treatment units, OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. Year round 40 hour position. Ideal * One position will consist of Marine Key West Citizen chemical feed systems, and collection All other creditors of the decedent candidate has a background in the Patrol/Code Enforcement and Shift Miscellaneous systems at our expanding wastewater and other persons having claims or de- 260 Marina or Boating industries but Coverage. treatment facilities. MUST HAVE: high mands against decedent’s estate must Merchandise willing to train the right person. * Second position is for a Police Officer school diploma or GED; AND training file their claims with this court WITH- Please apply on Person at: Applicants must possess a current in pipefitting, mechanical, pumps and IN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE Galleon Marina, 619 Front Street Florida certification as a police officer. Notice of Foreclosure electrical. Must have a valid FL 54 FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. Applicants will undergo a thorough driver’s license and be able to obtain a ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE background investigation, including CDL Class A driver license within TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION drug screening, medical, polygraph 12 months from hire date. 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE and psychological exams. Salary range Robbie’s of Key West, LLC gives notice Great Benefits! Must complete CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. of foreclosure of lien and intent to sell VETERINARY EQUIPMENT on-line application found at: $52,500 — $55,000 NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PE- depending on qualifications. this vessel on January 20, 2020 at 9:00 FOR SALE http://www.fkaa.com/employment.htm RIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM Mail resume to: am at 7281 Shrimp Road Key West, FL EEO, VPE, ADA FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AF- Chief of Police 33040. EVERYTHING IN GREAT Available Positions 1987 40’ TJA M/V, VIN# MD6583AZ TER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH CONDITION At The Sheraton Suites P.O. Box 510141 and gives notice of foreclosure of IS BARRED. PLEASE CALL 305-745-1947 Key Colony Beach, FL. 33051 lien and intent to sell these vessels on First date of publication for the No- * Area Director of Catering or call for additional information February 21, 2020 at 9;00 am at 7281 tice to Creditors is January 1, 2020. * Food and Beverage Manager 305-289-1212 Ext.1 EOE Shrimp Road Key West, FL 33040. Apts Upper Keys * Front Desk Agent 1972 36’ Gulf Star M/V, STEPHEN P. HOLMGREN 473 Furnished * PT HR Coordinator VIN# 010000GFS72 Florida Bar Number: 117761 Attorney for Personal Representative Must be authorized to work in the US. DONAHOO & McMENAMY, P.A. Islamorada Bay Front 1BR/1BA NOW HIRING 1997 Carolina Skiff, Fully furnished with cable TV, Internet, Pre-employment drug screening VIN# EKH14414D797 245 Riverside Avenue, Suite 450 required. Jacksonville, FL 32202 W/D. Annual lease preferred seasonal *Experienced Electricians* keysnews.com Pursuant to subsection 328.17 of the lease considered. $1,900, F/L/S. Applications available: Fill out an application @ Florida Statutes, Robbie’s of Key West, Telephone: 904-354-8080 Sheraton Suites 2001 S. Roosevelt Blvd Facsimile: 904-791-9563 305-992-0330. 3255 Flagler Ave. #303 LLC reserves the right to accept or re- Email your Resume to: Email resume to: ject any/all bids. [email protected] [email protected] 01/01/20 & 01/08/19 LEIGHANNE E. O’CONNOR Houses Lower Keys Tel: 305-293-7928. EOE Personal Representative 483 Competitive pay, 401K, paid Furnished holidays & vacations 962 Help Wanted Upper Keys 01/01/20 & 01/08/20 Key West Citizen COOK POSITIONS Valid driver’s license required. ALL REAL ESTATE advertising in this 55 Notice of Sale The Reach Resort newspaper is subject to the Feder- Casa Marina Resort 59 Public Hearings al Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise “any PT and FT CITY OF MARATHON, FLORIDA preference, limitation or discrimina- Varying Shifts NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS tion based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin, or an inten- NOW HIRING Outstanding Benefits- Team Member SALES PEOPLE Pursuant to the Self-Storage Facility The City of Marathon City Council will tion to make any such preference, Cafeteria –Paid Time Off begins to Act, Florida Statute 83.801 - 83.809, limitation or discrimination.” This Key West Hammock Co. is *Experienced Electricians* hold a second public hearing on Item accrue on 1st Day! looking for great SALES PEOPLE. personal property in the form of house- 1 below on Tuesday January 14, 2020. newspaper will not knowingly ac- Fill out an application @ hold, general business goods and oth- cept any advertising for real estate Previous sales experience with 3255 Flagler Ave. #303 Apply online at: www.jobs.hilton.com artwork, jewelry & unique items a er personal items shall be sold at public All public hearings are held at 5:30 p.m. which is in violation of the law. Our and/ or stop in to our HR office on the Email resume to: auction at: readers are hereby informed that all plus. Hourly pay plus commission. [email protected] at the City of Marathon Council Cham- corner of Seminole and Alberta Streets You should be motivated and Suncrest Mini-Self Storage bers, 9805 Overseas Highway. dwellings advertised in this newspa- Competitive pay, 401K, paid 5100 Suncrest Road, Stock Island per are available on an equal oppor- proactive. To apply please call holidays & vacations EOE/AA/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Paul 305-394-3348. Key West, Florida 33040 ITEM FOR PUBLIC HEARING: tunity basis. Orientation/Gender Identification Valid driver’s license required. Visit The Key West Citizen online at www.keysnews.com Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! 6B KEYSWIDE CLASSIFIED The Key West Citizen ◆ Wednesday, January 1, 2020

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BY KEVIN WADLOW sanctuary staff recom- fish behavior,” document The Diving Equipment animals that would other- does not increase the risk Free Press Staff mends prohibiting dive or authors write. and Marketing Association wise be impossible,” wrote of shark encounters or bites snorkel boats to use food to They also state that feed- focused on shark diving to Tom Ingram, DEMA presi- when other persons are FLORIDA KEYS — Two attract sharks or other fish. ing fish in the water “may lodge an objection to the dent and chief executive. swimming or are otherwise organizations that sup- “Fish feeding is a com- alter or stop normal forag- recommended fish-feeding “When people dive with in the water where these port marine conserva- mon practice in the Florida ing patterns. In addition, ban. sharks, they can observe creatures live.” tion disagree on proposed Keys and is conducted at the food offered from ves- “Persons participating in them in their natural sur- Feeding fish from a boat fish-feeding practices out- various locations including sels or by divers is general- such activities see sharks roundings where they for entertainment already is lined in the Florida Keys from shore, from boats, and ly low quality and provides first-hand and learn more quickly learn that these prohibited in Florida state National Marine Sanctuary’s by divers and snorkelers. ... minimal nutrients to fish. ... about them. ... As a result animals are not ‘insidious waters. management plan update. This practice has resulted Hand-fed fish may become of this benign ecotourism monsters’ as they are often No regulations are pro- In the “Restoration in human safety issues and malnourished, stressed, and activity, all participants gain depicted,” Ingram said. “[S] See BAN, page 3A Blueprint” document, has been shown to alter even die.” an appreciation for these tudies indicate this activity

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