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Coral Shores Jesse Rego throws Number of times “Oh, my God!” is uttered during a a pitch. The Coral Shores’ var- 22-second clip of a great white shark destroying a chum sity baseball team lost Monday’s bag hanging off a boat transom. The action reportedly home conference game against happened off the coast of Summerland Key earlier this Palmer Trinity 3-0. More scenes 91760 Overseas Hwy. week. Check out Suzy Grumbo’s Facebook page. from the game on page 30. AUS- Tavernier, FL 33070 Office: 305.363.2957 TIN ARONSSON/Keys Weekly www.keysweekly.com

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Editor Jim McCarthy [email protected] STANDARDS Copy Editor Image of general store at Indian Key Mike Howie Village to discuss proposed [email protected] from model at Keys History & Discovery landscaping regulations Center. BRAD BERTELLI/Contributed Account Executives Nola Acker JIM McCARTHY [email protected] [email protected] “There’s exception for the SMALL Lesley Aaron site plan for these smaller proj- [email protected] slamorada council members ects so we’re not putting onus STORE, BIG are set to resume discussion on small builders or single-fam- Staff Writers on landscaping standards ily homeowners, to go through MONEY Sara Matthis [email protected] and environmental regula- those hoops that we’d normally tions.I put on for a contractor for a Upper Keys Hays Blinckmann [email protected] Discussion on an ordi- larger project,” Harris said. nance was heard during meet- Any development activity History Office/Circulation Manager ings on March 14 and April 4. occurring on a property contain- BRAD BERTELLI Charlotte Hruska The ordinance, which village ing mapped sea turtle nest- www.keysweekly.com [email protected] staff introduced during a Lo- ing beach during the nesting cal Planning Agency meeting in season would be required to ndian Key’s first general store Production Manager Anneke Patterson January, would do things such as have a temporary exclusion- was built by Silas Fletcher in [email protected] strengthen protection on various ary barrier. Construction of a 1824. trees while better safeguarding barrier would have to prevent He would take on a part- Design / Web Master turtles. The LPA recommended turtles from traveling inland of Iner, Joseph Prince, who would Travis Cready [email protected] approval at its March 11 meet- the beach area, and would have sell his rights and interests to the ing. to be placed at a maximum 5 store to Fletcher, move away, Design / Pre-Press The ordinance includes an feet seaward of the limits of come back to Indian Key, and Javier Reyes updated definition of a speci- construction. open a second general store on [email protected] men tree: A diameter at breast During the April 4 meeting, the island. Irene de Bruijn height that is 75 percent of the council members noted the Fletcher would sell his store, [email protected] record of a specific tree species, ordinance contained a lot of and his home, to Thomas Gibson or greater than or equal to 18 detail. Council agreed to table in 1828 who, in turn, would sell Classifieds Anneke Patterson inches. the ordinance to further discuss the store and other properties to [email protected] There are also updates with Dan Parobok, village arbor- Jacob Housman in 1831. 305.743.0844 to where canopy trees can be ist, before the April 25 meeting. It should be noted that what Se habla español installed in relation to structures “It’s probably not as con- was by 1833 Housman’s store THE UPPER KEYS WEEKLY (ISSN and other canopy trees. Lan- voluted as we think,” Council- was no Mom and Pop operation. 1944-0812) IS PUBLISHED guage pertaining to plant materi- man Jim Mooney said. “Maybe The residents of Indian Key sent WEEKLY FOR $125 PER YEAR BY WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS, INC., 9709 als, removal and major pruning we should take the minutiae a Memorial to the Congress of OVERSEAS HIGHWAY, MARA- are also included within the out and do a more bullet point the United States dated April THON FL 33050. APPLICATION ordinance, among other items. thing.” 23, 1833 with the testimonial TO MAIL AT PERIODICALS POST- AGE RATES IS PENDING AT FORT As for landscaping, a plan Councilman Ken Davis had (Carter’s Territorial Papers of LAUDERDALE FL AND ADDITION- would be required for submis- similar sentiments. Florida): “One store on this Island AL MAILING OFFICES. sion to the planning department. “I don’t want to pass an sold in the last 12 months mer- All stories, photos, and graphics are copyrighted It would have to be signed and ordinance that is so restrictive chandise to the amount of 25 materials. sealed by a state-registered land- there’s no way out and there’s thousand dollars. 1/4 part of this scape architect, unless otherwise no exception,” he said. “I don’t sum was purchased by residents POSTMASTER: waived by Planning Director Ty see a problem with passing an of the mainland — the remaining SEND ADDRESS CHANGES TO THE Harris. The plan would also need ordinance, but there needs to 3/4 by inhabitants of the Keys KEYS WEEKLY, 9709 OVERSEAS to conform to the Islamorada be an exception. When some- and by vessels who resort here HIGHWAY, MARATHON FL 33050. Landscape Manual. body comes up and says ‘I need for supplies.” to trim this limb because it is Adjusting for inflation, News Deadline right over my child’s bed and it $25,000 in 1833 would have Tuesday Noon could come off and crush…’ This been equal to $747, 341 in 2018. Advertising Deadline is the sort of the thing I want to Tuesday 2 p.m. avoid (restricting).” Brad Bertelli is curator of the Keys History & Discovery Center. UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / APRIL 25, 2019 STATE LAWS 5

By Sara Matthis and Jim McCarthy THE PENDULUM SWINGS STATE POLICY SEEMS TO BE MOVING AWAY FROM HOME RULE

ome rule is the ability of local gov- HB 7103 – AFFORDABLE HOUSING ernments — think the City of Key & DEVELOPMENT West or Monroe County — to tailor This bill would preempt local laws that laws to fit their unique environment regulate the ratio of market rate housing and ON WIND INSURANCE: Hand constituents; that’s above and beyond affordable housing; i.e., the requirement for lo- Sen. Anitere Flores’ bill what state law stipulates. It is a part of the cal developers to set aside a certain number of that reduces the Citizens state constitution, added in 1968 — Article units for affordable housing for rent or sale. Insurance rates in the Keys VIII, Section 2(b). The opposite of home rule is According to Tennyson, the bill is mov- was approved 15-1 by the called preemption — the legislature overturn- ing in both houses. The bill in House awaits Rules Committee on April ing home rule because it conflicts with state consideration by representatives. On April 18, 23. FIRM Vice president policy. it was ordered to the special order calendar for Steve Russ testified before Some think the state’s preemptive strike April 24. Several amendments have been filed the Florida Senate Rules against vacation rental law is too radical to since being placed on the calendar. come to fruition. But consider that in 2017, the “State Rep. Holly Raschein has filed an Committee in support of state did the very same thing when it came to amendment that would carve us out of the SB 1476. Legislation will transportation network companies — Lyft and worst of the provisions, because we are an likely see consideration Uber. It struck down local governments’ laws Area of Critical Concern,” Tennyson said. She among Senate members regarding the regulation and number of taxis added that if the bill DID pass, it would be during the April 25 session. to allow Lyft and Uber into every city. unclear how that would play out in the Keys “The preemption wave seems to get larger as the Keys’ entire permitting system revolves and larger every session,” remarked Monroe around an affordable-market ratio. “Affordable County Commissioner Danny Kolhage at last housing is one of the guiding principals of the week’s meeting. “Where is this stuff coming state Area of Critical Concern.” from? Do these people (legislators) live in another state?” SB 336 & HB 5 — SALES TAX REFERENDA SENATE PASSES FIRE- Commissioner Heather Carruthers con- If passed, this bill would require any local FIGHTERS CANCER BILL curred. “The state bristles when the feds get in sales tax referendum question to appear only The Senate unanimous- their way, but they are happy to get into ours,” during major elections, and would require a ly passed legislation that she said at the same meeting. two-thirds majority to pass. It would also force would grant certain benefits Here’s a look at current preemption legis- a county to make the proposed referendum to a firefighter upon receiv- lation: and a specified legal opinion available on its ing a diagnosis of cancer, if official website. Local governments often pass certain conditions are met. SB 824 & HB 987 — VACATION RENTALS a discretionary sales tax to pay for necessary The bill also requires an These bills would preempt the regula- projects — such as neighborhood school con- employer to make certain tion of all vacation rentals to the state and struction or sewer projects. disability payments to a fire- would repeal the exemption for a local law, “In 2018, there were 11 local referendum fighter in the event of a total ordinance or regulation adopted before June questions on local ballots elsewhere in the and permanent disability, 1, 2011. Monroe County’s legislative affairs state, and 10 passed,” said Tennyson. “While and provides death benefits director Lisa Tennyson said this bill appears to communities are generally against taxation, to a firefighter’s benefi- be stopped by an unpopular amendment that they seem to support it when it’s clear what ciary if a firefighter dies as would require tracking the lessees of vacation the tax will pay for specifically and understand a result of cancer or cancer rental homes to ensure that sexual predators the specific benefit to the local community.” treatments. are kept out. It’s an unwieldy requirement By requiring the supermajority to pass, this With a 38-0 vote, state that demands time-consuming verification bill would put taxation back almost exclusively Sen. and co-sponsor Anitere processes. Despite some concern surrounding in the hands of state legislators. An analysis of Flores said legislation is a the amendment, legislators will likely be drawn the bill states that 56 counties and 19 school win for the state and for an to consider keeping local neighborhoods safe districts levying one or more discretionary altruistic profession that from felons who could gain access to them on sales surtaxes were projected to realize $3.38 overwhelmingly merits full a transient basis. billion in revenue from local fiscal year 2018- support. The bill in the Senate has stalled in the In- 19. If all counties and school districts levied “The Florida Legislature novation, Industry and Technology Committee. discretionary sales surtaxes at the maximum gave our brave firefighters In the House, similar legislation was recently possible rates, they would have been projected a vote of confidence and added to the calendar for members to con- to raise $14.32 billion in fiscal year 2018-19. passed legislation to aid sider the second reading. The Senate bill was placed on the calendar them in their hour of need,” The state first passed vacation rental on April 22 for second reading. The House she said. “The unanimous law in 2011, but the Keys municipalities and passed similar legislation April 11 with a 69-44 vote in favor of SB 426 gives county’s laws already on the book were “grand- vote. our brave men and women fathered,” or exempt from the new regulation. in fire service the benefits The 2019 bill would remove that grandfather they deserve.” status and open the Keys to vacation rent- als with no limits on frequency or duration of vacation rentals. 6 MONROE COUNTY UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / APRIL 25, 2019

SAVE THE DATE

Thursday, April 25 Saturday, May 4 • Islamorada Village Council • First Saturday of the Month meeting at 5:30 p.m. at Founders breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. at Key Park Community Center, Islamo- Largo Civic Club, Key Largo. PREEMPTIVE STRIKES rada. • REEF Citizen Science — Stony • Ocean Life series lecture at Coral Tissue Loss Disease training State legislation going after local laws 6 p.m. at Murray Nelson Govern- and dive at 9 a.m. at REEF head- ment Center, Key Largo. quarters, Key Largo. • First annual Connect To Pro- HAYS BLINCKMANN sellers. Welcome to a classic David April 27-28 tect Gala at 6 p.m. at Baker’s Cay [email protected] versus Goliath battle, in which the • Earth Day Fest from Keys Resort, Key Largo. stakes are: whose “business” is Cable and oTHErside Boardsports. t’s funny, almost. Florida legisla- more important, the Key West lo- Includes axe-throwing, music, Wednesday, May 8 tors and Key West city officials cal economy or large corporations food, fashion, wakeboarding and • Lecture series at 5 p.m. at are using the exact same argu- with deep pockets? more. MM 59, Grassy Key. Keys History & Discovery Center, ment on opposite sides of the “They are upset by the 6-1 Islamorada. issueI to prove their point. Key West vote and are going through the Saturday, April 27 thought it had put the sunscreen back door to change legislation,” • Earth Day cleanup by CSHS Thursday, May 9 topic to bed (coral bed, that is) with said Weekley. “They have the Marine Science classes at 1 p.m. at • Free bike training safety from a 6-1 ban on sunscreens containing money, we don’t . Maybe we can Pirates Cove Watersports, MM 104 noon to 2 p.m. at Key Largo Library oxybenzone or octinoxate starting start a Go Fund Me page for Key bayside, with post-celebration at conference room. January 2021. But state officials are West to pay the fine.” Divers Direct, Key Largo. trying to find ways to overturn it. It plays into a whole host of • SlimeFest 2019 at 2 p.m. at Wednesday, May 15 Key West’s argument is that state legislation that is determined Islamorada Library. • Master gardener plant clinic harmful chemicals, not sunscreens, to clamp down on home rule. In • Pops in the Park from 4 to 5 from 9 a.m. to noon, Murray Nel- may kill off the coral reef and affect the Florida House, HB 603 and HB p.m. at Founders Park, Islamorada. son Center, Key Largo. tourism. Without a reef to dive on, 1299 would prevent local govern- • Immerse Yourself free Key West will lose business. But state ment from regulating distribution Sunday, April 28 presentation series at 7 p.m. at Sen. Travis Hutson says that banning of plastic straws or even ban- • Pre-Kentucky Derby brunch History of Diving Museum, Islamo- these types of chemicals in sun- ning them, and there are several from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Lob- rada. screens will also affect tourism, and Florida cities that already have a ster Crawl Bar & Grill, Fiesta Key. Florida at large will lose business. He ban in place. The argument here Sunday, May 19 was quoted as saying, “I don’t want is that paper straws cost more for Monday, April 29 • Painting with a Purpose at that brand to be changed from the businesses (only a few cents) and • Keys Connections end of sea- History of Diving Museum, Islamo- Sunshine State to the melanoma laws should be uniform across son fun from 10:30 a.m. to noon at rada. capital of the world.” Despite the fact the state. But laws aren’t uniform Key Largo Library. that two chemicals, not sunscreens across the United States. Wednesday, May 23 themselves, were banned, Hutson’s “It’s puzzling to me how the Wednesday, May 1 • Ocean Life lecture series at argument is very legislators who complain • Master gardener plant clinic 6 p.m. at Murray Nelson Govern- representa- about federal oversight are doing from 9 a.m. to noon, Murray Nel- ment & Cultural Center, Key Largo. tive of anti-ban the same thing with state leg- son Center, Key Largo. rhetoric. “They have islation,” said County Commis- Wednesday, June 5 Hutson sioner Heather Carruthers. “Local May 2-5 • Master gardener plant clinic has introduced the money, governments know more about • 13th Annual Marathon Off- from 9 a.m. to noon, Murray Nel- SB 588, which we don’t . what their municipalities need. It’s shore Bull & Cow Dolphin Tourna- son Center, Key Largo. would fine Maybe we absurd to think we can all be on ment, Middle Keys. communities can start a the same page.” Wednesday, June 19 $25,000 that Go Fund Both Weekley and Carruthers Thursday, May 2 • Master gardener plant clinic enforce any Me page for are also concerned with state • Our Place in Paradise visit- from 9 a.m. to noon, Murray Nel- attempt to ban legislation in the works aimed at ing artist reception from 6 to 8:30 son Center, Key Largo. sunscreen. As Key West taking away the affordable hous- p.m. at 88711 Overseas Highway, of right now, to pay the ing requirements for developers Tavernier. June 28-29 Key West is the fine.” and new building projects. But • Marrvelous Pet Rescues • That’s What She Shot only Florida city — Key West they are thankful that legislation Yappy Hour from 7 to 9 p.m. at spearfishing tournament, Key with the ban, Commissioner recently died that would have Bayside Grill, Key Largo. West. Jimmy Weekley although Miami given the state jurisdiction over • Sustain Yo’Self workshop at 7 is considering vacation rental laws. p.m. at Divers Direct, Key Largo. To see Keys-wide events, sign the resolution. “Every year we face pre- Friday, May 3 up for The Weekly’s e-mail at key- “They are targeting us, when emption bills, but they may have • Keysey Kentucky Derby from sweekly.com. really we are just responding to the set a record this year with how 6 to 9 p.m. at La Siesta Resort and needs of our constituents.” said many,” said Carruthers. “It’s about Marina, Islamorada. Commissioner Jimmy Weekley. home rule, meaning let us rule at Lobbying for the bill will be home.” Now, that seems like good Johnson and Johnson, makers of business. sunscreen, and Publix and Walmart, UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / APRIL 25, 2019 MONROE COUNTY 7

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Loan saves taxpayers millions www.pilatesinparadise.net onroe County Mayor possible use of the Mayfield Grant Sylvia Murphy, on Funds for the benefit of all resi- 102 Seminole Blvd. Tavernier FL, Suite 2 • (305) 453-0801 behalf of the Board dents of Monroe County, including of County Commis- those who reside within the Key Msioners, presented the Key Largo Largo service area. Wastewater Treatment District with The loan will save taxpayers $2.125 million on April 16. It is the about $6.5 million in combined fourth installment in a multi-year interest costs. agreement regarding the distribu- “This is a true representa- tion of $18.25 million in Mayfield tion of two government agencies Grant/Florida Keys Stewardship Act working together to provide a win funds for wastewater projects in for the taxpayers of this county,” the Keys. Monroe County Mayor Sylvia Mur- Monroe County and the district phy said. entered into the agreement on So far, Monroe County has May 20, 2015. In the agreement, repaid $5.125 million of the loan. the district lends Monroe County — Contributed funding to make the most efficient 8 COMMUNITY NEWS UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / APRIL 25, 2019

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Free YouTube & Podcast class overseeing daily restaurant operations. at Key Largo Library “I’m excited for this new role and the opportunity to expand Reelburg- The Podcasting and YouTube Soci- er’s menu beyond handcrafted burg- ety from Big Pine Key will be at the Key ers to offer additional Keys-inspired Largo Library on Tuesday, May 7, at 6:30 dishes,” said Cash. p.m. to teach how to create success- ful YouTube videos and podcasts. The MERC placard renewal Key Largo Library is located at 101485 required by May 31 Overseas Highway, Key Largo. For more information, call 305-451-2396. Monroe County Florida Residents who possess a 2018 Monroe County Pops in the Park features Early Re-Entry (MERC) Placard and wish young and old musicians to renew their Early Re-entry Placard for 2019 must complete the Renewal Keys Community Concert Band is Program, which consist of two steps: proud to feature local, young musi- Take the online quiz and attend an in- cians in the April Pops in the Park con- person session. You must sign up for a cert at Founders Park, MM 87 bayside, session, which is offered Saturday, May In other news: on Saturday, April 27, from 4 to 5 p.m. 4 in Key Largo or Saturday, May 18 in PAPERLESS Admission is free, so bring the family Marathon. • The board approved the ex- to hear music — from music of the More information, including the REPORT pulsion of a 16-year-old Key West Heartland, American Cameos, to ma- online quiz and session registration, is High School student who alleg- jestic Imperium and Sea King — played at mercorps.org. CARDS? edly brought a handgun to school by students, age 10 to 18, combined Monroe Emergency Reserve Corps on April 12. According to a police with “old band geeks,” ages 50 to 80! Inc., (MERC) is the volunteer non-profit School board talks report, it was a Walther PK380 Bring a blanket or lawn chair, pack a organization that works directly with he intended to sell to another picnic lunch and bring the puppy and Monroe County’s Office of Emergency implementation student for $500. The student told kids. More information is at 305-451- Management. MERC organizes all SARA MATTHIS police he found the weapon in an 4530. training necessary for Monroe County [email protected] unlocked car in the Lower Keys. residents to receive an early Re-Entry SlimeFest to excite at Placard to return into the Florida Keys Islamorada Library earlier than non-trained residents, he district’s Student • The district accepted two should an evacuation and re-entry Information Systems huge donations — one from Ya- SlimeFest 2019 is set to take place checkpoints be necessary. Coordinator Michael maha and the other from the Mi- Saturday, April 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. Michaud demonstrated to ami Dolphins Foundation. Yamaha at the Islamorada Library — Helen Dining event to feature theT school board how paperless has donated 10 used engines to Wadley Branch. Children will be able to Cabrera on open mic report cards might work, using the Coral Shores High School’s make their own batch of sparkly galaxy his youngest son’s marks as an marine mechanic program. The slime. Ingredients will be provided. The The Matecumbe Historical Trust example. The Monroe County Miami Dolphins Foundation event is free for those ages 6 and up. “Taste of History” dining event will School District is considering, had gifts for all three Keys high A special announcement will also be present an open mic session with Jorge but has taken no formal steps schools: for CSHS, a scoreboard made regarding the library’s summer Cabrera, reformed drug smuggler. His toward, the idea of paperless and football equipment such as reading program. subject will be the “Early History of report cards. helmets and shoulder pads total- Drug Smuggling in the Florida Keys.” According to Michaud, a ing $25,000; for Key West High Amara Cay names Cash The presentation will be Monday, May recent survey of parents shows School, $30,000 including equip- to be executive chef 6, at 6 p.m. at the Islamorada Moose that 80% to 90% have internet ment such as sleds and lockers; Lodge located at 81573 Old Highway connectivity. District staffer Dave and for Marathon High School, Amara Cay Resort has named and is open to the public. Murphy said the technology $35,000 including a new score- Chris Cash as executive chef. Bringing Cabrera will discuss what it meant could be more accessible for board plus equipment ranging a passion for fresh Florida Keys style to be a smuggler in “the early years” of some parents, plus be a “greener” from sleds to player bench and cooking, Cash will oversee the prop- the ’70s and ’80s in the Keys, and the alternative to printed report cleats. erty’s signature restaurant, Reelburger, unique challenges of smuggling within cards. Right now, parents can ac- • The district’s attorney, Dirk along with food and beverage efforts a small community. Hear how his cess grades electronically only by Smits, told the board the plans for for meetings and special event cater- career began, and relive his stories de- signing in as their students to the workforce housing on Sugarloaf ing. tailing everything from where he met Focus portal. Key are ready to be submitted “We are thrilled to have Chef Chris with others to plan their “missions” The district decided to survey to the county’s planning com- join our team at Amara Cay Resort,” to how he got the merchandise, who parents before implementing mission, and then the Board of said Miguel Waldo, general manager worked with him, and how he distrib- report cards and, most likely, County Commissioners. He said of Amara Cay Resort. “He is a natural uted millions of pounds of product. the first step would be to have the process should be finished leader and his innovative approach will His stories are interesting, true parents “opt in.” by July and staff would begin on no doubt elevate the food and bever- and even hilarious. the Request For Proposals in the age program.” There will be a prime rib dinner meantime. Before joining Amara Cay Resort, with all accompaniments including Cash held executive chef positions non-alcoholic beverage, and a cash at other notable Florida Keys restau- bar, all provided by the Islamorada rants, including Book Key Bar and Grill, Moose Lodge. Prepaid reservations Bumbys, OO-Tray, Bayside Gourmet are required, at $50 per person, includ- and Morada Bay. Cash’s responsibili- ing tax and gratuity. ties included menu development, staff For reservations contact Barbara recruitment and management while at 305-393-0940. UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / APRIL 25, 2019 COMMUNITY NEWS 9

KEYS VISITS Nuñez meets with education, health officials Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez stops by the Florida Department of Health in Monroe County on April 18 to discuss the importance of environmental health, emergency preparedness and tackling issues specific to the county. Nuñez also met with Florida Keys Community College officials and students to see firsthand the programs offered, specifically in aquaculture and marine engi- neering. CONTRIBUTED

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respect is one of our most significant For more information on becom- accomplishments to date.” ing a part of this unique and compre- “It is particularly exciting to join hensive exhibit, contact Foundation EXHIBIT ON THE WAY with yet another organization that Executive Director Jill Miranda Baker at shares a mission of preserving and 305-922-2237 or viainfo@keysdiscov- Foundation, Trust partnering up sharing the unique ecology of the ery.com. Florida Keys and the surrounding wa- new partnership between pon and permit fisheries. The partner- ters,” said Miranda Baker. Keys History & Discovery Center Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) ship also gives BTT the opportunity to The exhibit, expected to be preserves and shares the history of and Florida Keys History and create an educational exhibit that will complete in December 2019, will be our Upper Keys community and ex- Discovery Foundation will highlight the ecological and economic housed in the Keys History & Discov- plores the ecology of the region. More bringA a new permanent exhibit to Keys significance of the Keys’ flats fishery.” ery Center, which is operated by the information is at at keysdiscovery.com History & Discovery Center, The project, expected to cost an foundation. or by calling 305-922-2237. “We are thrilled to partner with estimated $40,000, is being funded by In addition, BTT will be a top-level Bonefish & Tarpon Trust's mission the Florida Keys History & Discovery BTT and through efforts of a capital sustaining member of the organization is to conserve bonefish, tarpon and Center,” said Jim McDuffie, BTT Presi- campaign. for at least five years, making an an- permit — the species, their habitats dent and CEO. “With its impressive “To be affiliated with an organi- nual contribution of $10,000. and the larger fisheries they com- exhibit space and historic location, the zation as well-respected locally and The foundation also has a long- prise. As a science-based organization, center is a fitting home for our Circle of globally as BTT is so gratifying,” said term partnership with Mote Marine BTT pursues this mission across the Honor, which will recognize legendary Jill Miranda Baker, executive direc- Laboratory, which resulted in Coral southeastern U.S., Gulf of Mexico, and anglers and conservation leaders who tor of the Keys History and Discovery Reef Exploration, a comprehensive Caribbean through research, conserva- have made significant contributions to Foundation. “As a young not-for-profit, permanent exhibit which brings the tion, education and advocacy. the conservation of our bonefish, tar- entering our sixth year, garnering their Florida Keys ecosystem to land. —Contributed

             
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Lucja Rice, left, helps her students FKCC students Riley Marti- Both students are eager to nez and Madeline Ticer. HUNTER LEDBETTER/FKCC continue studying the octo- moms and will be looking for grants with Rice to keep studying and, hopefully, publish their own papers from Key West. “I found RNA testing but no DNA testing,” said Ticer. Having gathered DNA from a deceased octopus, Ticer, working with Irwin, hasn’t found a viable way to read the DNA yet. Finding a DNA test that will work for an octopus will be a first, as the team cannot find any similar studies, let alone mapping their habits. After the team gathers a readable DNA code, the next step will be to com- pare it to the DNA of the future existing octopuses in the lagoon. If there is over 50% match, then the team has proven that octopuses will grow, leave and return to their original home – in zoological terms, philopatry. indicator of an octo-mom As only one to two baby nesting area. octos survive out of roughly IN AN OCTOPUS’ GARDEN FKCC students Mad- 200-400 eggs that hatch, it's eline Ticer, 22, and Riley fascinating to imagine the Ground-breaking research at FKCC Martinez, 19, studying odds of their return. Known marine environmental tech- as solitary creatures, they do HAYS BLINCKMANN nology and marine diving not travel in schools or pods; [email protected] technology, are now a part in fact, there is no term for of a team with Patrick Rice, an octopus group. t was a once-in-a-lifetime moment for Fun Facts about chief science and research Rice is trying to discover research diver Lucja Rice, faculty member the Octopus officer; Lucja Rice, of the De- how the octopuses relocate with the Diving Business & Technology partment of Diving Business to the lagoon. One possibil- The Caribbean reef department at the Florida Keys Community and Technology faculty; and ity common in animals is octopus is a master of College. On April 12, she went to check disguise and can change Bill Irwin, biology. They are magnetic reception, when on recent find “Agnes," a Caribbean reef colors. poised to be on the fore- an organism uses the earth’s Ioctopus hidden in the rocks in the FKCC’s lagoon. front of research about the magnetic field to perceive During Rice’s dive, Agnes’ 200-plus eggs began Crabs, shrimp and lob- genetics and habits of the location. Since octopuses to hatch, and Rice didn’t just capture the event sters rank among their Caribbean reef octopus. are famously intelligent on film, but also one baby octopus – now FKCC’s favorite foods, though The team, upon finding invertebrates, is it possible newest resident. When octopus babies are born, some can attack larger the multiple octo-moms that they are merely using they immediately find crevices in which to hide prey, including sharks. with a life span of only 18 their memory? from predators, and one quickly squirreled away months, began to ask, were “Everything we do is If threatened, octopuses in Rice’s Sea Life camera as a welcome stowaway. shoot an inky fluid that these octopuses born in about trying to learn – it’s Taking baby octo back to the lab, Rice, along with a darkens the water, con- the lagoon and returned to called conservation aqua- team of excited students and researchers, can con- fusing the aggressor. The hatch the next generation? culture,” said Rice. For tinue moving forward with some ground-breaking octopus can also change Would their DNA match now, baby octo, the size of research in their aquatic nursery. to gray, brown, pink, blue that of their predecessors? a thumb tip, is thriving at Since 2013, FKCC’s divers have found several or green to blend in with Also, if they are returning to FKCC. The team already has Caribbean reef octo-moms who use the lagoon its surroundings. their “home," how did they seen mother Agnes pass for breeding; unfortunately, octo-dads die after navigate back after leaving away, fading in color to an An octopus can weigh mating. This academic year has seen a record as newborns? almost white after the eggs from 6 to 22 pounds. of four moms, only the size of a fist, using FKCC- When Ticer and Mar- hatched. protected waters surrounding the college where An octopus can move up tinez began to research “Water is getting warm- there are few boats, and no fishing or recreational to 25 mph. Caribbean reef octopuses er, and we don’t know if the use unless sanctioned by the school. The protected and their lifestyle hab- mothers take a summer waters also host a healthy supply of lobsters and Octopuses can be can- its, they did not find any break, and return in the fall,” stone crabs, crustaceans being the favored food nibalistic and eat their specific published studies said Rice. The team cannot supply of octopuses. Discarded shells are a good own. answering their questions. predict when octo-moms will arrive, but they are ea- ger for them to return. 14 MONROE COUNTY UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / APRIL 25, 2019

SARA MATTHIS [email protected] COUNTY SUES BIG PHARMA SEEKS TO RECOUP COSTS ASSOCIATED ack in the day, WITH OPIOID ADDICTION when Monroe County Sheriff This month, Monroe County filed a com- the hell they went through because they were Rick Ramsay plaint that names Purdue Pharma and other prescribed opiates for chronic pain, became Bwas a sergeant detec- opioid manufacturers and distributors on behalf addicted to it, and woke up dead one morning. of the county. It is not part of a cookie-cutter Opiate abuse takes a huge toll on society, across tive working narcotics, class action suit; rather, the case is specific to social strata.” he knew of a man who Monroe County and the impacts of the opioid Ramsay said the blame is more widespread: shot himself in the epidemic in the Keys. pharmaceutical companies, doctors, pharma- stomach just to get a Monroe County joins a long list of entities cies, pharmacists. “It’s greed,” he said, sharing with similar lawsuits dating back to 2007. Ac- that he personally approached prescribing prescription for Oxy- cording to the Washington Post, there are more doctors years ago and was essentially told to Contin. than 1,600 entities — cities, counties, states and kiss off, that he didn’t understand pain manage- “He didn’t want to even Native American tribes — suing Purdue for ment. kill himself; his intent allegedly creating a drug it knew was addictive The lawsuit is being handled by outside and lying about it. OxyContin was first marketed counsel. Morgan & Morgan is the lead law of- was to get Oxy,” said in 1996. fice, but includes the counsel of lawyers from Ramsay. In the 20 years “Lawsuits like this one have been going on seven other law firms. The lawsuit alleges that since then, he’s wit- with local governments throughout the country opioid manufacturers made false and deceptive nessed OxyContin and for the past years. But each plaintiff will have marketing claims to increase the use of opioids a different story, provide different medical and the profits, and grossly understated the ad- street heroin ravage services and been impacted differently,” said dictive risk. The lawsuit also alleges that named lives. “I’m glad Monroe Monroe County Attorney Bob Shillinger. opioid distributors failed to fulfill legal obliga- County is taking some Cynthia Hall, assistant county attorney, cited tions regarding monitoring, detecting, reporting action on this.” costs to the county’s self-insured health plan, or investigating suspicious orders. EMS services and the population of Monroe In 2011, the state of Florida cracked down County availing itself of services connected to on the popular “pill mills” — or clinics freely the opioid epidemic such as addiction treat- prescribing OxyContin and other opioid narcot- ment, opioid related investigations, arrests, ics. During that time some of the worst abuses adjudications, incarceration, the treatment of involved bus loads of “patients” who would addicted newborns, burying the dead, and the make their way down I-95, collecting prescrip- cost of placing children in foster care. tions from various clinics under a variety of false “When we started looking into this, we names, sometimes even stolen identities. And realized how far-reaching it was. We talked to though the state laws curtailed the activity of pill the sheriff’s office, the medical examiner, court mills for the most part, addicted patients were administration, human services advisory board,” forced underground. Hall said. “We spent about a year on research.” “These addicted people, they had to turn to Monroe County Commissioner David Rice, something,” said Ramsay. “And that was street who has a doctorate in chemical psychology, heroin. Today they shoot it, snort it or smoke it.” said the pattern of drug abuse in the Keys has Ramsay said the rise in crime associated changed. with the opioid epidemic has many faces — “Twenty years ago, a heroin addict was a burglaries for cash, burglaries with the intent to rare bird down here. That has changed,” he said. plunder medicine cabinets, the cost for arrests, “Personally, I know people who we’ve lost and investigations, jail time and medical attention. UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / APRIL 25, 2019 MONROE COUNTY 15

Earlier this month, a Key Largo multiple doses just to keep student, 14, was arrested for them breathing. bringing Xanax to school and The county said it collected giving it to two other students. data for more than a year to While not an opioid, it is a make its case from a variety of drug that makes opioids more sources — the sheriff’s office, dangerous because it also sup- the medical examiner, court presses cardiopulmonary func- administration, human services tion. It, too, is addictive. And … even libraries. then there’s Fentanyl, which is It’s still early days and often mixed into street heroin. there are a number of litigation Just a few grains is enough to issues that need to be worked be fatal for some. According to out: Whether the defendants the National Institute of Drug will try to separate OxyCon- Abuse, Fentanyl is 50 times tin usage from heroin usage, more powerful than mor- whether other Keys munici- phine. OxyContin is said to be palities will join the suit, and 10 times more addictive than whether it will end, if the coun- crack cocaine. ty is successful, in a one-time Hall said the lawsuit is not settlement or some other type frivolous. of arrangement. Hall said she “Opioid addiction has expects the case to take years real costs for Monroe County to litigate, but not decades. taxpayers and we think it’s im- As of three months ago, portant to get the money back,” more than 36 states are suing she said. “So we need to shine Purdue Pharma. Last month, the spotlight on the problem the pharmaceutical company and possibly fund recovery and settled with the state of Okla- treatment programs that will homa for $270 million. The hopefully reduce the scourges company has been embroiled of opioid addiction.” in litigation since 2004. In Islamorada, 97 doses The case has been filed of Narcan have been ordered in the U.S. District Court for since 2016. Fire Chief Terry Southern District of Florida in Abel said some people only Miami. The lawsuit is assigned need one dose to come back to Judge Jose Martinez. around while others require

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Sara Nilsson, left, and Tiffany Duong. JIM McCARTHY/Keys Weekly

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iffany Duong and Sara Nilsson are the Keys.” those who become the Jane Goodalls.” oldest interns at Coral Restoration Duong saw an ad for an internship with When not working, Nilsson and Duong Foundation. When not out planting Coral Restoration Foundation. She applied, are out and about in the community, meet- coral and doing CRF work, the two got the post and moved down to the Keys. ing new people and speaking to them about highlyT ambitious women are out and about Nilsson studied neuroscience at the Uni- what they do. in the Keys community talking about their versity of St. Andrews and spent some time Through Ocean Rebels, a relatively new journey and their plans to champion environ- working in the pharmaceutical industry. The media production venture, Nilsson and mental change through films, advocacy and lab wasn’t for her, however, so she went to Duong believe in thinking differently, acting expeditions. the University of West England for a master’s boldly and taking action even — and espe- Nilsson and Duong moved to the Keys in in documentary filmmaking. cially — when it’s difficult, and celebrating September 2018. “I was doing some independent films those who imagine a better future for the Duong, from California, studied interna- here and there, but wanted to get back in planet. tional development and Italian at UCLA. But ocean conservation and the environmental The two recently had the opportunity her attention turned to the environment, so side of things,” she said. to join with the Fish and Wildlife Conserva- she went to law school at the University of Nilsson, too, applied for a CRF intern- tion Commission to film efforts to rescue the Pennsylvania in Philadelphia before heading ship. And she, too, was accepted. Upon their reefs threatened from disease, which has back to California to be a lawyer with a focus arrival, Nilsson and Duong ended up room- now spread down to Key West. Nilsson and on renewable-energy. Following a scuba trip ing together, as they were older than other Duong said FWC’s taking corals from the reef, to Galapagos, she pursued a slightly different interns. It led to a bond and the discovery of placing them into partner aquariums as they path. a common interest: producing material that’s wait for the disease to pass before replanting “The dive trip changed me,” Duong said. bringing awareness, prompting a change in and restoring them in a few years. “I tried to see how I could combine saving the behavior and promoting the environmental “It’s cool to see what FWC is doing. It’s an Earth in some way while doing field work, so work ongoing in the Keys. innovative approach and it’s a really young that led me to do ocean work in Los Ange- “We want to show the good work of team,” Duong said. “They’re fresh-thinking les. But that water is cold, and I had to drive scientists who are doing cool research, and and they’re doing whatever it takes to ensure three to four hours. Now, here I am in the people who are breaking open the field,” the reef is here long term.” Duong said. “We want to tell their stories — UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / APRIL 25, 2019 WEEKLY INTERVIEW 17

Full name? Nickname? How many corals do you think you’ve T: Tiffany Duong, people call me a lot of planted to date? Something you like to do in your things. Tiff works. T: At least 400. spare time? S: Sara Nilsson. S: Probably less. Maybe half of that. 250. T: I like to do yoga. There’s a lot of beachside yoga at sunset. It’s nice to What’s something you know about How’s the Ocean Rebels venture gone so take a moment and pause and appreci- one another that other people don’t far? ate where I am. know? T: Every way it could possibly go — up, S: Underwater hockey, free dive hockey. T: Rap music is her favorite and she’ll down, weird, amazing and scary. I think it’s It’s super fun. The first time I went I was have hardcore rock-out dance par- been really heartening to find support in absolutely dead tired. ties with her dog at night when she places we didn’t think we had it. It’s been thinks we’re not home. She’ll rage hard. very awesome to see what we can create. It’s Favorite movie? People have called her Swedish house literally at our kitchen table at 2 a.m. What T: “Moulin Rouge.” mafia. we’ve been pulling out of ourselves has S: “Billy Elliott.” It’s a film about class S: Tiff has a talent for putting together been amazing. issues in the UK, and it has a message fun and creative costumes for festivals S: It’s been amazing to see vague dreams to follow your dream and go against the and fun events. For Fantasy Fest, she become ideas, then plans, and finally hap- grain. made me into a beautiful sparkly jel- pening in such a relatively short time period. lyfish. It’s been a lot of hard work, late nights, and Is there somewhere you’d like to there have been many difficult periods too. travel one day? How would you describe your time However, the whole experience has been so T: I have this vision of myself doing a in the Keys so far? empowering, and I’m looking forward to see headstand amongst penguins in Antarc- T: Really aligning and affirming. There what the future holds for us. tica. I want a find a way to do that. are so many resources and cool people S: Two places: Great Barrier Reef be- and great things to do, so I think we’ve What do you hope to accomplish as you cause I want to see the corals and the been able to make a very interesting begin this adventure? reefs. The other is Mongolia. It’s such a life. T: I want to make products that we’re so vast wilderness and different from any S: It’s been great. For a while, I knew I proud of and that create our environmen- other environment. wanted to do ocean conservation, but tal legacy and that ripple, and help change wasn’t in the right place. Coming here, other people, but with the message we want Do you have a role model or someone it’s really inspiring and cool to see how and impact we want to leave. you look up to? quickly we’re able to build the life we’d S: It would be nice to make media that T: I looked up to my mom. She’s the like. makes a difference, and also to create a life godfather of the family. She’s the fierc- that we can be happy with, and one that fol- est, most caring, most benevolent and Favorite place to go diving? lows ideals of what you want to do. generous person. She’s got us through T: Galapagos because it changed my a ton of stuff. She’s got 10 brothers and entire life. But the most beautiful place Your favorite spot to go in the Keys? sisters. Eight of the 10 have two to three I’ve dived is the Maldives. T: Sitting on the bow of a ship, going over kids. We were refugees, I was the first S: Indonesia. I did a two-week diving the water and seeing that turquoise blue one born here. She got us situated into training and we did research there. water, and looking at how it’s going to be to life and made sure we had an educa- That was really amazing. There’s so dive into that in a couple of minutes. tion and strong foundation so we could much diversity and there were beauti- S: I enjoy Founders Park running there with succeed. Whatever we needed she took ful reefs. Just a lot of life and diversity. Hudson, my dog. It’s nice after work to be care of everyone. able to enjoy the sun and unwind. S: My grandma. She grew up on hard The weirdest thing you’ve removed times on an island. Her sister and her from the water during a cleanup? What’s the first thing you do when you had one pair of nice shoes to go out. S: I lost my mask earlier before a dive, wake up? She’s always been just interested in and I think I was borrowing one. I went T: Brush my teeth. what’s right. She’s been volunteering on a dive and found a mask. It was a S: Roll over and snuggle Hudson. for this organization in Tanzania for 50 little encrusted. I took it back, cleaned it years. She’s now blind, but she’s never up and used it. let that stop her. T: I was in with a cleanup team and we found a micro penis from a bachelor- Finish these sentences… ette’s headband. “I was doing some If I could cure anything in the world, it would be… What about interning with CRF do independent films T: hate. you enjoy? S: inequality. T: Refining how I convey my own mes- here and there, My go-to drink after a long day is… sage. Our supervisor Derek gave us a but wanted to T: hard seltzer. curriculum workshop on how to speak S: Iguana Bait beer. and present info. From that, we’ve get back in ocean If I had a superhero power, it would taught classes at University of Miami, be… we’ve gone to my old high school and conservation and T: Swim through air. talked to a full class. the environmental S: Teleportation. S: The variety of projects we’re able to Working at CRF with staff and fellow do. We get to go out on the water and side of things.” interns is… do cool stuff, and we can make films T: crazy! and talk to the public and talk to kids S: life changing. and the elderly. Just a lot of different Ocean Rebels is going to… opportunities and different venues. T: leave their mark. S: make things happen. 18 SEEN AROUND TOWN UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / APRIL 25, 2019 ‘MARC’ THAT AS A GOOD TIME

1 2 n April 11, Monroe Association of “Re- MARCable” Citizens held its Spring Into 3 4 ArtO antique car show at Coconut Cove Resort in Islamorada. The fundraiser included local art, antique cars, a fashion show by MARC’s clients and much more. MARC’s mission is to provide clients with dignified, compas- sionate and professional care in a family environment. —Weekly staff report

1. MARC client Billy and long-time supporter Patti Purdo dance to Sister Sledge's iconic "We are Fam- ily" to kick off the celebration after the fashion show. SARA NILSSON/ Keys Weekly

2. The fundraiser dedicates a mo- ment of silence to Eric Vihlen, a for- mer MARC client, who passed away in March. Marie Brishke, Vihlen’s former Sunday School teacher, 5 and Leslie Bennett, a volunteer at MARC, place roses into the ocean in Vihlen’s memory and recount their favorite memories about him. “He had this deep laugh, and you couldn’t help but dance when he laughed,” says Brishke.

3. MARC client Kyle strikes a pose on the runway during the Fash- ion Show. Clients chose their own outfits from the thrift store to fit the event.

4. Lou Quirch, of Plantation Key, poses with his second 1967 Corvette Stingray and a picture of his first one. Quirch had to sell his first one to finish constructing a building years ago. He told his wife when they sell the building, he's getting that car back. It took him 37 years, but he finally got his car back.

5. MARC clients Matthew, Cinna- mon, Kyle, Hayden and Jack pose in Wayne Weatherford's antique Chevrolet pickup truck. The antique car show is a highlight of the fund- raiser, bringing out locals and their classic rides. UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / APRIL 25, 2019 COMMUNITY NEWS 19

INTO THE WATER Michael Leboeuf celebrates after his baptism by Pastor Charles Rosenbalm, at back, of the First Baptist Church of Key Largo following an Easter Sunrise Service at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park in Key Largo on April 21, DOUG FIN- GER/Keys Weekly

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he XXVII class gradu- MEET THE ‘ROCK STARS’ ated from the Leadership Monroe County program Newest class of leaders graduates earlier in April and recently heldT a celebration at Playa Largo Resort and Spa in the Upper Keys. The “Rock Stars,” as the class called itself, have chosen to champion the Domestic Abuse Shelter in Mon- 1 roe County with various programs throughout the coming year, help- ing the nonprofit to raise funds and awareness. Members of the 2 3 Leadership board, past graduates, and the class — numbering about two dozen — attended. For more in- formation about the program, stay tuned for coming meet-and-greet recruiting parties this summer. — Weekly Staff report

CAROL TEDESCO/Contributed

1. With guitars and plaques in the hand, the newest class celebrates graduation from the Leadership Mon- roe County program.

2. Bob and Christine Thomas of Key 4 5 6 Largo Chocolates pose.

3. John Gallant, of Blue 9 Realty, and Vicki Walker, former branch manager for Centennial Bank.

4. Stephanie Scuderi, Centennial Bank, and Monica Hane, assistant branch manager with CenterState Bank.

5. Phil Underwood gets ready to cele- brate this year’s Leadership graduates.

6. Matt Bussard gets his plaque from Leadership president Henry Rosenthal. UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / APRIL 25, 2019 STUDENT OF THE WEEK 23

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What is something most What’s your favorite food people don’t know about for lunch? A jelly sandwich. you? That during the sum- mer I go to sailing camp and What do you want to be it is really fun. when you grow up and why? A marine biologist Who is your all-time fa- because I love being on the vorite teacher and why? water and you get explore all Ms. Diana (art); she is really the different kinds of animals. fun and every day there is something new. What do you hope to be remembered for at TVM? What is your favorite Being unique. subject and why? I like his- tory. You get to learn about What is one favorite way the past and it is really neat to spend your spare time? when you get to visit those Helping others. places in real life. Will you make the Keys your What organizations and permanent home in the activities are you involved future? Why or why not? I with at TVM? Engineering will because I like it here. It Club and TVM POM but of is nice to be so close to the those two, Engineering Club water and get to do things like was my favorite. paddle boarding or sailing.

What is the best rule at your school? To treat every- one with respect and be nice to each other. 24 COMMUNITY NEWS UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / APRIL 25, 2019

THANKING CUSTOMERS

Riva Motorsports & Marine of the Keys held a customer appreciation sale and open house April 19-20 at its 102550 Overseas Highway location in Key Largo. Customers dropped by to enjoy some ham- burger and hotdogs and check out all Sea-Doo in stock units. Attend- ees are pictured entering to win a $500 gift certificate. People were also able to spin the “discount wheel.” CONTRIBUTED UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / APRIL 25, 2019 25 •MAY TAX TALK • TAG TALK •

• Taxes must be paid in certi ed funds by May 31, 2019 in person at 4:45pm to avoid the tax Certi cate Sale or by May 31, 2019 via Credit Card only on website by 5:00pm.

• Delinquent taxes will be advertised in the KEY WEST CITIZEN on May 8th, 15th, and 22nd. Tangible taxes will be advertised on the 9th of May. The Internet Tax Sale will be held at 8:30 am on Saturday June 1st. The advertised list can be viewed on the web site May 8th @ (www.Bidmonroe. com).

• For those who signed up for the Installment plan 2019 Tax Roll, bills will be mailed out on May 31, 2019.

• The Tax Collector’s oces throughout the Keys will be closed on Monday, May 27th for the Memorial Day holiday. 26 EARTH DAY UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / APRIL 25, 2019

On Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28, Keys Cable and oTHErside Boardsports are hosting a party that includes axe-throwing (!), music, food, fashion, wakeboarding and more. The setting GOOD for the second annual Earth Day Fest is the huge 50-acre natural tract on Grassy Key at MM 59. It’s an evolv- ing arts community that features the raw outdoors, cable wakeboarding, a THINGS sawmill, nature trails, a garden and so much more. “This is an Earth-centric event that promotes civil action and sustainable brands,” said Matt Sexton. “There’s FROM stuff for the kids and stuff for adults.” So folks, bring your own cup to partake in the “beer Olympics,” plus sample some craft cocktails and “good for you” THE food truck offerings. Sexton and his partners, Shana SCHEDULE and Mike Walsh, have lots of special Saturday, April 27 stuff planned including live mural • 10 a.m. open painting by a quartet of mainland • 4 p.m. Keys Cable Hall of EARTH street artists. (Remember the incred- Fame Wake Show Two-day party ibly cool pink, skeletonized flamingo • 5:30 p.m. Eco Fashion Show that was painted in 2018?) Plus there • 7 p.m. Jahfe celebrates will be music by Jahfe, Micah, Sol+The environment Tribu, and local Ken Fairbrother. And Sunday, April 28 there will be pop-up shops selling • 9 to 11 a.m.: Mangrove clean SARA MATTHIS Earth-friendly gear. up and wildflower planting [email protected] New this year: a friendly competi- • 1 p.m.: Onewheel battle tion of axe throwing and a One Wheel • 3 p.m.: Axe-throwing course. The axe-throwing trend is Tournament sweeping the nation, and this is its first official appearance in the Keys. Photo captions, top to “Axe throwing is sort of like target bottom: The fashion show practice and we have two lanes,” said starts at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Sexton. He likens it to bowling and Pictured is Jade Shaknaitis; said scoring is akin to cricket. The axe music by artists include throwing is set up next to Bongo’s, the Sol+The Tribu; watch the axe- wake park’s almost-complete drinkery throwing contest! Whoop!; and and eatery. The Onewheel (a self-bal- Bongo’s will be the wake park’s ancing electric board, often described permanent drinkery and eatery as an electric skateboard) course will within a few months. feature obstacles. “We have a lot of local kids who own these now, plus we have some groups coming down to compete as well.” On Sunday morning, the day starts with activism. There will be a man- grove cleanup, but volunteers can also pitch in by planting wildflower seed- lings along the highway to promote natives and deter the use of pesticides. “We’ve ordered 1,000,” Sexton said. “That’s in addition to the 1,200 we’ve already planted ourselves.” “This is our second annual Earth Day Fest , and we’re going all in,” said Shana Walsh. “There are going to be so many activities in one spot with this common theme of sustainability, and doing good things for the Earth.” The party runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more details, visit www. keyscable.com/events or check them out on Instagram @othersideboard- sports. UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / APRIL 25, 2019 27 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844

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Sunday-Thursday 11am - 11 pm Friday & Saturday 11 am - 12 am 30 KEYS SPORTS UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / APRIL 25, 2019 PLAY BALL Canes baseball season hits home stretch 3

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he Coral Shores varsity base- ball team took on Palmer Trinity on April 22 at Founders Park. Palmer Trinity won by a scoreT of 3-0. The Canes then traveled for a game against Ransom Everglades on April 23 where they fell 11-1. The team will host LaSalle at 4 p.m. at Founders Park on Thursday, April 25 and close out the regular season at 5 home for its senior night game against Homestead at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 29. The district tournament begins on Monday, May 6. —Weekly staff report

AUSTIN ARONSSON/Keys Weekly

1. Coral Shores’ Dillon Walters hits a single in the first inning against Palmer Trinity on April 22.

2. Coral Shores’ center fielder Ryan De- Latorre catches a fly ball during the third inning.

3. Coral Shores’ baseball team meets as a group before the game against Palmer Trinity.

4. Palmer Trinity’s second basemen Luis Carajal turns a double play.

5. Coral Shores’ Zak Filpes makes a play to force an out at second base. UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / APRIL 25, 2019 31

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Live Entertainment Thur April 25 Webb & Davidson 6-10PM Friday April 26 Steve Venini Band 6-10PM Magic by Michael Trixx after Sunset Sat April 27 Jimmy O’Shea “The Beatleman” 12-4PM The Groove 6-10PM Sun April 28 Harry French 12-4PM Webb & Davidson 6-10PM Monday April 29 The Carousers 6-10PM Magic by Michel Trixx after Sunset Tues April 30 Harry French 6-10PM 305-664-2692 Wed May 1 Webb & Davidson 6-10PM www.loreleicabanabar.com Magic by Michael Trixx after Sunset 32 SEEN AROUND TOWN UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / APRIL 25, 2019 ACTIVITY HOPPING Egg hunts and sunrise services galore he Upper Keys community was hopping with activity through- out Easter weekend. It began on April 19 with the Good FridayT cross walk, which started at Venetian Shores and ended at Mate- cumbe United Methodist Church. On April 20 at Founders Park, children and families gathered for Spring Fest, which featured a massive egg hunt for 1 all ages. On April 21, sunrise services were held along the oceanfront from John Pennekamp State Park in Key Largo to Islander Resort in Islamorada. 2 Plenty of Easter egg hunts throughout the area kept children and adults busy. There were also plenty of brunches to enjoy. ­— Weekly staff report

1. Kids participate in an egg hunt during Spring Fest presented by the Islamorada Village of Islands Parks and Recreation Department at Founders Park. DOUG 3 FINGER/Keys Weekly

2. The Good Friday cross walk takes off down U.S. 1 en route to Matecumbe United Methodist Church on April 19. Pastor of Spirit and Truth Ministries Marlin Simon is the first to carry the cross. Pastors Simon, Phil Underwood, Ralph Pratt, Ken Foote 4 ministered the mass. Bluewater, Blue Water Surrender, Florida Keys House of Prayer, EE Prison Ministry and Christian Bikers Association were among those participating in the walk. JIM McCARTHY/ Keys Weekly

3. Liam is on the run as his mother tries 5 to give him his bag of eggs following the hunt at Founders Park. JIM McCARTHY/ Keys Weekly

4. Pastor Kerry Foote and the WOW band perform during the sunrise service at Harry Harris Park. JIM McCARTHY/Keys Weekly

5. Spencer Slate wears his giant bunny suit and dive gear and submerges to place 6 brightly colored eggs on the sandy bottom for participating kids and adults to discov- er on Easter morning. The subsea rabbit 7 also handed eggs to those youngsters who found it too difficult to reach the bottom in about 10 feet of water. ANDY NEWMAN/ Contributed

6. The Key Club of Island Christian School visits the Florida Keys Children’s Shelter with baskets for youth. Pictured from the left are ICS student Chelsea Basilius , ICS student Mary Jo Graf and Paivy Johnson, Florida Keys Children’s Shelter’s residential counselor. CONTRIBUTED

7. The Easter bunny welcomes some young Easter egg hunters at the Islander Resort. CONTRIBUTED UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / APRIL 25, 2019 33 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844

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These vessels will Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at you are a person with FOR COMPETITIVE the following: proceeding by serving Claim of Lien encumbering be sold commencing on 6:00 p.m. at the Lower Keys a disability who needs SOLICITATIONS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION written objection on the the Timeshare Ownership the 3rd day of May, 2019. Chamber of Commerce in special accommodations in NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN AND RISK MANAGEMENT Trustee named below. Interest as recorded in Publish: Big Pine Key. order to participate in this that on Wednesday, May CONSULTING SERVICES The Obligor has the right the Official Records of April 18 and 25, 2019 DAC III will meet on proceeding, please contact 22, 2019, at 3:00 P.M., the MONROE COUNTY, to cure the default and Monroe County, Florida. The Weekly Newspapers Wednesday May 15, 2019 the County Administrator’s Monroe County Purchasing FLORIDA any junior interest holder The Obligor has the right at 9:30 a.m. at Hawks Cay Office, by phoning (305) Office will receive and Pursuant to F.S. § may redeem its interest, to object to this Trustee Resort in Duck Key. 292-4441, between the open sealed responses for 50.0211(3)(a), all published for a minimum period of proceeding by serving PUBLIC NOTICE TO SELL DAC IV will meet on hours of 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 the following: competitive solicitation forty-five (45) days until written objection on the Please take notice that Tuesday May 14, 2019 at p.m., no later than five (5) CONSULTING SERVICES notices can be viewed at: the Trustee issues the Trustee named below. in accordance with 2:00 p.m. at the Islander calendar days prior to the TO COMPLETE REVISION www.floridapublicnotices. Certificate of Sale. The The Obligor has the right Florida Statute 328.17, Resort in Islamorada. scheduled meeting; if OF THE MONROE COUNTY com, a searchable Lien may be cured by to cure the default and Marathon Marina & Boat DAC V will meet on you are hearing or voice LOCAL MITIGATION Statewide repository sending certified funds any junior interestholder Yard claims a possessory Tuesday May 14, 2019 at impaired, call “711”. STRATEGY for all published legal to the Trustee payable may redeem its interest, lien on the following 10:00 a.m. at the Murray Publish: Pursuant to F.S. § notices. Requirements to the Lienholder in the for a minimum period of described vessel owned Nelson Government Center April 25, 2019 50.0211(3)(a), all published for submission and the amount of $2,948.46, plus forty-five (45) days until by Joe Nascone, Jonathan in Key Largo. The Weekly Newspapers competitive solicitation selection criteria may interest (calculated by the Trustee issues the L. Smith and Dolores All DAC meetings are open notices can be viewed at: be requested from multiplying $1.14 times Certificate of Sale. The Smith: a 1972 Sea Craft to the public. www.floridapublicnotices. DemandStar by Onvia at the number of days that Lien may be cured by 20’, Florida Registration ADA ASSISTANCE: If PUBLIC MEETING com, a searchable www.demandstar.com OR have elapsed since April 9, sending certified funds #FFL 6100BA and HIN you are a person with ANNOUNCEMENT Statewide repository www.monroecountybids. 2019), plus the costs of this to the Trustee payable #FLZE5069L472-1789. a disability who needs Monroe County Substance for all published legal com. The Public Record proceeding. Said funds to the Lienholder in the Vessel to be sold on special accommodations in Abuse Policy Advisory notices. Requirements is available at the Monroe for cure or redemption amount of $3,838.48, plus Friday, May 10, 2019 at order to participate in this Board (SAPAB) for submission and the County Purchasing Office must be received by interest (calculated by Marathon Marina & Boat proceeding, please contact The Monroe County selection criteria may located in the Gato the Trustee before the multiplying $1.53 times Yard, 1021 11th Street the County Administrator’s Substance Abuse Policy be requested from Building, 1100 Simonton Certificate of Sale is issued. the number of days that Ocean, Marathon FL 33050 Office, by phoning (305) Advisory Board (SAPAB) will DemandStar by Onvia at Street, Room 2-213, Key David Cramer, Esq. have elapsed since April 9, Publish: 292-4441, between the meet Tuesday, May 7, 2019 www.demandstar.com OR West, Florida. Valerie N. Edgecombe 2019), plus the costs of this April 18 & 25, 2019 hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 at 11:00 a.m. in the Harvey www.monroecountybids. All responses must be Brown, Esq. proceeding. Said funds The Weekly Newspapers p.m., no later than five Government Center, BOCC com. The Public Record is sealed and must be Cynthia David, Esq. for cure or redemption (5) calendar days prior to Meeting Room on the 2nd available at the Monroe submitted to the Monroe Nicholas A. Woo, Esq. must be received by the scheduled meeting; if Floor, 1200 Truman Ave., County Purchasing Office County Purchasing Office. Michael E. Carleton, Esq. the Trustee before the NOTICE OF CALLING you are hearing or voice Key West. The Board will located in the Gato Publish: April 25, 2019 as Trustee pursuant Certificate of Sale is issued. FOR BIDS impaired, call “711”. review applications and Building, 1100 Simonton The Weekly Newspapers to Fla. Stat. §721.82 David Cramer, Esq. Florida Keys Electric Publish: make recommendations Street, Room 2-213, Key P. O. Box 165028 Valerie N. Edgecombe Cooperative Association, April 25, 2019 to the Board of County West, Florida. Columbus, OH 43216-5028 Brown, Esq. Inc. (FKEC) is currently The Weekly Newspapers Commissioner’s for the All responses must be NONJUDICIAL Telephone: 407-404-5266 Cynthia David, Esq. accepting construction FDLE Edward Byrne sealed and must be PROCEEDING TO Telecopier: 614-220-5613 Nicholas A. Woo, Esq. bids for the FKEC Memorial Justice submitted to the Monroe FORECLOSE CLAIM OF Publish: Michael E. Carleton, Esq. Marathon Operations Assistance Grant program County Purchasing Office. LIEN BY TRUSTEE April 18 and 25, 2019 as Trustee pursuant UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / APRIL 25, 2019 35 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844

LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES to Fla. Stat. §721.82 MONROE COUNTY, Division, the address the surviving spouse ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED TIME PERIOD SET FORTH EMILIE M. TRACY, ESQUIRE P. O. Box 165028 FLORIDA of which is Monroe entitled to an elective WITHIN THE TIME ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED Florida Bar No. 359475 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 Case No. 19-DR-173-P County Courthouse, 500 share under Sections PERIODS SET FORTH TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE Emilie M. Tracy, P.A. Telephone: 407-404-5266 Division: Family Whitehead Street, Key 732.201—732.2155 WITHIN IN FLORIDA STATUTES AFTER THE DECEDENT’S 1323 SE Third Avenue Telecopier: 614-220-5613 ELIZABETH C. ROA, West, Florida, 33040. The THE TIME REQUIRED BY SECTION 733.702 WILL DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 Publish: Petitioner, estate is: ___Intestate, or LAW, which is on or before BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of first 954-524-1401 April 18 and 25, 2019 and XXXX Testate. If the estate the earlier of the date that NOTWITHSTANDING THE publication of this notice Emilie@emiliemtracypa. The Weekly Newspapers IVAN DIAZ MUNOZ, is testate, the dates of the is 6 months after the date TIME PERIODS SET FORTH is: April 25, 2019. com Respondent, decedent’s will and any of service of a copy of the ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED Personal Representative: Publish: NOTICE OF ACTION codicils are October 25, Notice of Administration TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE ANTHONY LAROSA April 18 and 25, 2019 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR DISSOLUTION OF 2012. on the surviving spouse, AFTER THE DECEDENT’S 113 Captains Drive The Weekly Newspapers OF THE MARRIAGE The names and or an attorney in fact or a DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. W. Babylon, NY 11704 SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL TO: IVAN DIAZ MUNOZ addresses of the personal guardian of the property The date of first Attorney for Personal CIRCUIT, Respondent’s last known representatives and the of the surviving spouse, publication of this notice Representative: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR address: 88976 OVERSEAS personal representatives’ or the date that is two (2) is: April 25, 2019. Martin A. Zucker, Esq. FOR MONROE COUNTY, MONROE COUNTY, HIGHWAY, TAVERNIER, FL, attorney are set forth years after the date of the Personal Representatives: Email: mzucker@lexterra. FLORIDA FLORIDA 33070 below. The fiduciary decedent’s death. The Wade Hampton Bowie, II com PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 2019-DR-361-K YOU ARE NOTIFIED that lawyer – client privilege in time for filing an election to 34418 Shorewood Florida Bar No. 166170 FILE NO.: 19-CP-000033-K Division: Family an action has been filed Florida Statutes Section take an elective share may Chesterfield, MI 48047 800 W. Cypress Creek Road, IN RE:ESTATE OF OCTAVIO JOSE MORALES against you and that you 90.5021 applies with be extended as provided in James Clemens Bowie Suite 502 DANNY J. SINE, GOMEZ, are required to serve respect to the personal the Florida Probate Rules. 355 Bergen St. Apt. 1 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 Deceased. Petitioner, a copy of your written representatives and any Personal Representatives: Brooklyn, NY 11217 Telephone: (954) 727-9920 NOTICE TO CREDITORS and defenses, if any, to it on attorney employed by the Wade Hampton Bowie, II Attorney for Personal Publish: The administration of the MEDARIS ABIGAIL ELIZABETH ROA, whose personal representatives. 34418 Shorewood Representatives: April 25 and May 2, 2019 estate of DANNY J. SINE, PENALBA GONZALEZ, address is 150 AZALEA Any interested person on Chesterfield, MI 48047 S. Scott Critzer, Esq. The Weekly Newspapers deceased, whose date of Respondent, STREET, TAVERNIER, FL, whom a copy of the notice James Clemens Bowie Florida Bar No. 49697 death was December 25, NOTICE OF ACTION 33070, on or before MAY 6, of administration is served 355 Bergen St. Apt. 1 The Critzer Law Firm, P.A. 2018, is pending in the FOR DISSOLUTION OF 2019, and file the original who challenges the validity Brooklyn, NY 11217 12899 US Highway 98W, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Circuit Court for Monroe MARRIAGE with the clerk of this of the will or any codicils, Attorney for Personal Suite 110A FOR MONROE COUNTY, County, Florida, Probate TO: MEDARIS ABIGAIL Court at 88820 OVERSEAS venue, or jurisdiction of Representatives: Miramar Beach, FL 32550- FLORIDA Division, the address of PENALBA GONZALEZ HIGHWAY, TAVERNIER, FL, the court is required to S. Scott Critzer, Esq. 3241 PROBATE DIVISION which is 500 Whitehead Respondent’s last known 33070, before service on file any objection with Florida Bar No. 49697 Office Phone: 850-622- FILE NO.: 19-CP-000017-M Street, Key West, FL address: UNKNOWN Petitioner or immediately the court in the manner The Critzer Law Firm, P.A. 0050 Middle Keys 33040. The names and YOU ARE NOTIFIED that thereafter. If you fail to provided in the Florida 12899 US Highway 98W, Fax: 888-866-6820 IN RE: ESTATE OF addresses of the personal an action has been filed do so, a default may be Probate Rules WITHIN Suite 110A Publish: JAMES R. LACY, representative and the against you and that you entered against you for THE TIME REQUIRED BY Miramar Beach, FL 32550- April 25 and May 2, 2019 Deceased. personal representative’s are required to serve a copy the relief demanded in the LAW, which is on or before 3241 The Weekly Newspapers NOTICE TO CREDITORS attorney are set forth of your written defenses, if petition. the date that is 3 months Office Phone: 850-622- The administration of the below. any, to it on OCTAVIO JOSE Copies of all court after the date of service 0050 estate of James R. Lacy, All creditors of the MORALES GOMEZ, whose documents in this case, of a copy of the Notice of Fax: 888-866-6820 IN THE CIRCUIT COURTFOR deceased, whose date of decedent and other address is 5100 SUNCREST including orders, are Administration on that Publish: MONROE COUNTY, death was February 13, persons having claims RD, KEY WEST, FL, 33040, available at the office of person, or those objections April 25 and May 2, 2019 FLORIDA 2019, is pending in the or demands against on or before MAY 29, 2019, the Clerk of the Circuit are forever barred. The The Weekly Newspapers PROBATE DIVISION Circuit Court for Monroe decedent’s estate on whom and file the original with Court’s office. You may three (3) month time period FILE NO.: 2019-CP-0024-M County, Florida, Probate a copy of this notice is the clerk of this Court at review these documents may only be extended IN RE: ESTATE OF Division, the address of required to be served must 530 WHITEHEAD STREET, upon request. for estoppel based upon IN THE CIRCUIT COURT SALVATORE LAROSA, which is: 3117 Overseas file their claims with this KEY WEST, FL, 33040, You must keep the Clerk a misstatement by the FOR MONROE COUNTY, Deceased. Highway, Marathon, Florida court ON OR BEFORE THE before service on Petitioner of the Circuit Court’s personal representative FLORIDA NOTICE TO CREDITORS 33050. The names and LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER or immediately thereafter. office notified of your regarding the time period PROBATE DIVISION The administration of addresses of the personal THE TIME OF THE FIRST If you fail to do so, a current address. (You within which an objection FILE NO.: 2019-CP- the estate of SALVATORE representative and the PUBLICATION OF THIS default may be entered may file Notice of Current must be filed. The 000045-K LAROSA, deceased, personal representative’s NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER against you for the relief Address, Florida Supreme time period may not be IN RE: THE ESTATE OF whose date of death was attorney are set forth THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A demanded in the petition. Court Approved Family extended for any other WADE HAMPTON BOWIE, February 3, 2019; File below. COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON Copies of all court Law Form 12.915.) Future reason, including affirmative JR., Number 2019-CP-0024-M, All creditors of the THEM. documents in this case, papers in this lawsuit will representation, failure Deceased. is pending in the Circuit decedent and other All other creditors of including orders, are be mailed to the address to disclose information, NOTICE TO CREDITORS Court for Monroe County, persons having claims the decedent and other available at the office of the on record at the clerk’s or misconduct by the The administration of the Florida, Probate Division, or demands against persons having claims Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. personal representative or estate of Wade Hampton the address of which is decedent’s estate on whom or demands against office. You may review WARNING: Rule 12.285, any other person. Unless Bowie, Jr., deceased, 3117 Overseas Highway, a copy of this notice is decedent’s estate must file these documents upon Florida Family Law Rules sooner barred by section whose date of death was Marathon, Florida required to be served must their claims with this court request. of Procedure, requires 733.212(3), all objections March 31, 2017, is pending 33050. The names and file their claims with this WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER You must keep the Clerk certain automatic to the validity of a will in the Circuit Court for addresses of the personal Court ON OR BEFORE THE THE DATE OF THE FIRST of the Circuit Court’s office disclosure of documents or any codicils, venue Monroe County, Florida, representative and the LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER PUBLICATION OF THIS notified of your current and information. Failure or the jurisdiction of the Probate Division; the personal representative’s THE TIME OF THE FIRST NOTICE. address. (You may file to comply can result court must be filed no address of which is Monroe attorney are set forth PUBLICATION OF THIS ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED Notice of Current Address, in sanctions, including later than the earlier of the County Courthouse, 500 below. NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS Florida Supreme Court dismissal or striking of entry of an order of final Whitehead Street, Key All creditors of the THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A SET FORTH IN FLORIDA Approved Family Law Form pleadings. discharge of the personal West, FL 33040. The names decedent and other COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON STATUTES SECTION 733.702 12.915.) Future papers in Dated: April 1, 2019 representative or one (1) and addresses of the persons having claims THEM. WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. this lawsuit will be mailed Kevin Madok, CPA year after service of the personal representatives’ or demands against All other creditors of NOTWITHSTANDING THE to the address on record at Clerk of the Circuit Court notice of administration. and the personal decedent’s estate on the decedent and other TIME PERIODS SET FORTH the clerk’s office. Monroe County, Florida A petition for representatives’ attorney whom a copy of this notice persons having claims ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED WARNING: Rule 12.285, By: Jennifer Zemmel determination of exempt are set forth below. is required to be served or demands against TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE Florida Family Law Rules Deputy Clerk property is required to be All creditors of the must file their claims decedent’s estate must file AFTER THE DECEDENT’S of Procedure, requires Publish: filed by or on behalf of any decedent and other with this court WITHIN their claims with this Court DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. certain automatic April 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2019 person entitled to exempt persons having claims THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER The date of first publication disclosure of documents The Weekly Newspapers property under Section or demands against the AFTER THE TIME OF THE THE DATE OF THE FIRST of this notice is: April 18, and information. Failure 732.402 WITHIN THE TIME decedent’s estate, on FIRST PUBLICATION OF PUBLICATION OF THIS 2019.Signed on this 10th to comply can result REQUIRED BY LAW, which is whom a copy of this notice THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS NOTICE. day of April, 2019. in sanctions, including IN THE CIRCUIT COURT on or before the later of the is required to be served AFTER THE DATE OF ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED Personal Representative: dismissal or striking of FOR date that is four (4) months must file their claims with SERVICE OF A COPY OF WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS CONNIE F. BOND pleadings. MONROE COUNTY, after the date of service this court ON OR BEFORE THIS NOTICE ON THEM. SET FORTH IN FLORIDA 280 Alabama Avenue Dated: April 22, 2019 FLORIDA of a copy of the Notice of THE LATER OF THREE (3) All other creditors of STATUTES SECTION 733.702 Merritt Island, FL 32953 Kevin Madok, CPA PROBATE DIVISION Administration on such MONTHS AFTER THE TIME the decedent and other WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. Attorney for Personal Clerk of the Circuit Court FILE NO.: 2019-CP- person or the date that is OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION persons having claims NOTWITHSTANDING THE Representative: Monroe County, Florida 000045-K forty (40) days after the OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY or demands against TIME PERIOD SET FORTH John R. Gierach, Esquire By: Lisa M. Pierce IN RE: date of termination of any (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE decedent’s estate must file ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED Florida Bar No. 192265 Deputy Clerk WADE HAMPTON BOWIE, proceeding involving the OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF their claims with this court TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE Gierach and Gierach, P.A. Publish: JR., construction, admission to THIS NOTICE ON THEM. WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER AFTER THE DECEDENT’S Post Office Box 536027 April 25, May 2, 9 and 16, Deceased. probate, or validity of the All other creditors of THE DATE OF THE FIRST DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. Orlando, FL 32853-6027 2019 NOTICE OF ANCILLARY will or involving any other the decedent and other PUBLICATION OF THIS The date of first publication Telephone: (407) 894-6941 The Weekly Newspapers ADMINISTRATION matter affecting any part persons having claims NOTICE. of this Notice is: April 18, Email: johng@gierachlaw. The ancillary of the exempt property, or demands against ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED 2019. com administration of the or the right of such person decedent’s estate, must file WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS Personal Representative: Secondary Email: yvettea@ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT estate of Wade Hampton to exempt property is their claims with this court SET FORTH IN SECTION DANIEL M. LACY gierachlaw.com OF THE Bowie, Jr., deceased, is deemed waived. WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA 39 Benjamin Way Publish: SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL pending in the Circuit An election to take an AFTER THE DATE OF THE PROBATE CODE WILL South Windsor, CT 06074 April 18 and 25, 2019 CIRCUIT, Court for Monroe elective share must be FIRST PUBLICATION OF BE FOREVER BARRED. Attorney for Personal The Weekly Newspapers IN AND FOR County, Florida, Probate filed by or on behalf of THIS NOTICE. NOTWITHSTANDING THE Representative: 36 UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / APRIL 25, 2019 • CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844

AUTOS WANTED EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT HOMES FOR RENT ALL YEARS! SWEET SAVANNAH’S is 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri Junk or Used. Cars - Vans now hiring for Afternoon - Trucks- Running or Not. Captain Pip’s Marina & and Evening shifts. Please NEED TENANTS? Line $CASH$ Hideway - NOW HIRING: apply in person 8919 ads start at $25/week 305-332-0483 Full-Time Office Help - Overseas Hwy. Marathon for 5 lines of copy! excellent starting pay. Call 305-743-0844 today to Also hiring Dockhand. Experienced Help Only get your property RENTED! Drop off or mail GOLF CART FOR SALE needed for all positions. application/resume to: Apply in person Mon- 1480 Overseas Highway, Marathon 1 BR/1 BA, Golf Cart, very good Fri 10-11am at Sunset Porch, W/D, Incl. utilities/ Marathon, FL 33050 Grille & Raw Bar, Knights condition, 4 passenger, [email protected] WIFI, on canal. No smoking. batteries approx..1 yr old. Key Blvd. Marathon No Pets. $1,500/month. Located in Marathon. F/L/S 715-635-3746 $2,100.00 JERRY (305) 664- NEED EMPLOYEES? RENTED IN LESS 1286. SOLD Cooks, Dishwashers, Line ads start at $25/ THAN TWO WEEKS! Food Preps and Cashiers week for 5 lines of copy! needed. Good pay Call 305-743-0844 today Marathon Waterfront and benefits. EEO rental - 2BR/2BA, Central BOATS FOR SALE & Drug Free. Apply within at Keys Fisheries HIRING IMMEDIATELY - AC, W/D included. Full ‘96 Intrepid CC 28’ - Restaurant - 3390 Waitress/Server needed furnished. 50’ Dock. No ‘98 Yamahas X225 - low Gulfview Ave, Marathon for busy Breakfast & pets/No smoking. $1,500/ hours. Too many options Lunch. Full or part- month F/L/S. 443-520-9485 to list. Appraisal was RENTED IN time. Stout’s Restaurant, LESS THAN A WEEK! $72,400 w/trailer. Asking OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR 8349 Overseas Hwy, $55,000 OBO. Located – Marathon. If you have a in Marathon. Please call Marathon. 305-743-6437 Marathon 1/2 Duplex after 1pm - (305) 743-6505 proven record as a positive, HIRED IN LESS THAN - 2BR/1BA. New extremely reliable, TWO WEEKS! construction. Central self-starter capable of 1978 Hatteras 58’ - Dolphin Research Center AC, W/D in unit. $2,000/ $25,000 and S2 Yacht, New interacting with and - Gift Shop - Now hiring: month F/L/S. 305-664-1204 Sails w/trailer - $8,000 supporting a wide range FT & PT Sales Associate RENTED IN 305-664-7648 of individuals and diverse Apply in Person LESS THAN A WEEK! job requirements. Strong 58901 Overseas Hwy, Grassy Key, MM 59 SELL YOUR BOAT HERE computer knowledge and competency required. HIRED IN LESS - Line ads start at $25/ THAN A WEEK! HOMES FOR SALE week for 5 lines of copy! Full Time Position. Call 305-743-0844 Please email resume to Housekeeping FOR SALE – PANAMA to get your boat keyshumanresources61 position available. Apply CASA PARAISO. SOLD!! SOLD!! SOLD!! @gmail.com in person at Blackfin 7BR/7BA, 6,600 SF, Resort & Marina, 4650 Furnished home with REDUCED 2000 Hydra- Overseas Highway, pool, large interior Sports 230CC w/225HP Experienced Diesel Marathon. 305-743-2393 patio. Safe, quiet, best Johnson. 470 hours. Many Technician wanted. extras. Located in Big Pine HIRED IN LESS retirement in Panama Tools and experience is a THAN 2 WEEKS!! City, Panama. $550,000. Key. $10,000. 734-904-2818 must. Electronic engine SOLD diagnostic experience Sea Dell Motel hiring Edgardogarcia1@gmail. preferred. Opportunity Evening Desk Clerk. com 954-674-7354 REDUCED: 2009 J14 for growth and training Some basic computer skills needed. Personable Carolina Skiff-Mercury available for qualified LOT FOR SALE 25HP motor, trailer, applicants. Florida Keys & outgoing. Great Diesel Repair, 531 107th working environment. custom cover. Located in Lot for Sale: Sombrero THEME: OFF TO THE RACES Marathon. $3,750. 205- Street, Marathon. 305-289- 5000 Overseas Hwy, 746-6489 SOLD 2070 Marathon. 216-509-4400 Beach Road - 75’ X HIRED IN LESS ACROSS DOWN 100’ - canalfront, 1. Goes with flows 1. Longest division of time THAN A WEEK! oceanview. 312-617-5665 BOAT SLIP FOR SALE City of Marathon - Job 5. Worry excessively 2. Objectivity preventer Openings: Building SOLD IN LESS THAN A 9. Occasional heart condition 3. Like most-desired ribbon BOAT SLIP FOR SALE Inspector/Plans Examiner. HOBBIES/COLLECT. WEEK! 13. Well-____ machine 4. Evening in Roma - Indoor Hi-Dry boat EOE FULL BENEFITS 15. *War Admiral’s 1938 experi- 5. Turn red slip, C level at The Also hiring: Part-time RV FOR SALE ence 6. Co-eds’ military org. BoatHouse, Located in (Temporary) Scanner. PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive watch- 16. Sudan’s neighbor 7. Isaac’s firstborn Marathon. $ 7000.00 www.ci.marathon.fl.us 17. a.k.a. Pleasant Island 8. Informal wear OBO John 305-289-5467 es and Pilot watches. Old model Military clocks & NEW 2019 RV Trailer 18. Great Salt Lake state 9. Part of play FOOD FOR THOUGHT watches. Call 305-743-4578 for sale. Premier waterfront 19. Marching band member 10. *____ Downs Organic Cafe hiring kitchen lot in well-maintained park EMPLOYMENT 20. *Unlikely champion during 11. Olden day women’s riding staff. Experience preferred, in Marathon. Boat dock at Great Depression garb but willing to train. Apply HOMES FOR RENT your door with FREE 23. Shiny wheel part 12. Dutch cheese MARINA HELP WANTED! in person. 5800 O/S Hwy. 24. Religious Wednesday 14. Home to Burj Khalifa #23 Marathon Long-term rental 6-month dockage. Duck Key Marina. Call available in Marathon Never occupied, sleeps 4, 25. Don’t just stand there! 21. Florida Key, e.g. Courtney (305) 289-0161 June 1st. 1BR/1BA electric fireplace, 27. A cool ____, as in money 22. Steeped beverages BIKE REPAIR NEEDED. unfurnished 1/2 Duplex. 28. Come off 26. Opposite of potential Regular maintenance for 8 hardwood flooring, one 2nd Crew Man needed $1,800/month + utilities. slide-out, power awning, 30. Type of cabbage 27. Caribbean rattle spin bikes in Marathon. $$. F/L/S 305-481-6887 33. Never without “n” 28. *Race, literally for Lobster Boat in Call 305-775-9909. outside refrig. & stove Marathon area. Experience built-in, LED lighting, and 35. Infection of the eyelid, pl. 29. European sea eagle BONEFISH TOWERS 38. Ethiopian currency 30. *Official Kentucky Derby preferred. Call after The Island Gift Shops more. $39,900 – lot rent not 39. Sea swallows broadcaster 5pm - (305) 289-0792 1 bdrm ,1 1/2 bath, Marina included. Call (305) 743- (Marooned In Marathon 1 view unit. Annual rental. 41. Arm bone 31. Lungful & 2) are looking for happy $1700/mo. 305-394-5948. 6020 42. Best of the crop 32. *Second leg of the Triple Part-time Groundskeeper, responsible employees to 44. Aid in crime Crown complement our current 2BR/1BA Mobile Home 45. Away from wind 34. Calf at a grocery store 15-20 hours per week, staff. PART TIME HOURS in a 3BR/2BA For Rent in Key salary range $16-$18 Largo. Unfurnished, Open for Sale in Galway Bay, 46. Sourly 36. Between NE and E fun environment (good fit Marathon. 55+ Community. 48. Snakelike reef dweller 37. Sigma Alpha Epsilon per hour. KCB, please for second job) and retirees plan, W/D, Blinds. Very Completely remodeled in contact our office at are welcome! Apply in large lot. $2,625/month + 50. Winter glider 40. Beer garden mug 2014. New A/C. $53,900 51. ____ as a fiddle 43. Catcher’s catcher 305-743-0173, or e-mail person at Marooned In utilities. F/L/S 305-807-5338 OBO - Lot rent $1,240/ [email protected] Marathon, 11528 Overseas month. 928-580-3243 52. Peter of the Lost Boys 47. Drooping neck skin Highway. 2BR/1.5BA Oceanside - SOLD 53. *”The Most Exciting ______49. Chopin’s composition on the water. 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n impressive Canes soft- ball season culminated in a 13-3 win over Colonial Christian at Miami Country DayA School to become conference champions. The team finished the season with a 17-1 record and undefeated in conference, 9-0. Coach Lesa Bonee was a unanimous selection for conference coach of the year honors while Anna Langley was awarded conference player of the season and most valuable player of the champi- onship. Langley also received first-team all conference alongside sister Madeline Langley and teammates Atlantis Hofstetter and Keely Flana- gan. Lexi Brito and Jenna Jones were selected to the second team, while Dallas Christmas and Emma Lovell were selected to the third team. “It was a great year with a great group of student-athletes,” Bonee CONFERENCE CHAMPS! said. “We’re going to be rebuilding Dominating season ends with trophy, accolades next year, but it’s still a good group of kids, and we will have some fun softball to watch.”

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