A very bad trip More answers sought A Miami man who flipped out while on drugs The School District’s Audit and Finance Committee at Long Key State Park can thank a deputy gets ready to grill a company wanting to provide for saving is life. Story, 6A janitorial services. Story, 2A

WWW.KEYSNET.COM WEDNESDAY,AUGUST 3, 2011 VOLUME 58, NO. 62 ● 25 CENTS MONROE COUNTY GOVERNMENT Across-the-board raises dead By RYAN MCCARTHY direction, we’re going to re- Administrator investigating who Non-union county employees received raises of [email protected] direct it.” employees haven’t received 7 percent, 13.7 percent and Gastesi had included the should get increases in 2011-12 raises for the past four fiscal 8.6 percent, respectively. Across-the-board raises raises in his proposed $78.9 years. That doesn’t include The research also tracks a the state’s Deferred benefits accumulate and earn for some 500 Monroe County million budget for 2011-12. unionized employees with the hypothetical $40,000 salary, However, at a budget work- Retirement Option Program, tax-deferred interest while the Sheriff’s Office deputies and beginning in October 2001, employees are off the table or DROP. person continues to work. shop on July 21, commission- some Public Works employ- during previous for the fiscal year starting According to the state When DROP participation ers Kim Wigington and ees. Administrator Tom Willi’s Oct. 1. Department of Management ends after the maximum five “Recruitment and Retention” George Neugent said they However, the Key West “We’re making adjust- Services, employees can years, the participant receives program. Willi was adminis- ments to who it will apply wouldn’t support automatic enter DROP if they retire a payout and begins receiving Chamber of Commerce has trator from 2004 to 2008. to,” County Administrator increases, and Commissioner after 30 years of government his or her monthly retirement. produced a study showing The result is that $40,000 Roman Gastesi said of his David Rice was on the fence. employment, then get rehired “They will not be getting a county salaries still increased salary with Willi’s raises proposed 5 percent cost-of- Gastesi has already target- again by government. 5 percent [raise], and we’re fairly generously in the would have grown to $60,213 living adjustment. “It was all ed one group to forget about If that happens, monthly reviewing other positions,” 2000s. It shows that from fis- non-union employees. After getting the raises: The 18 in Florida Retirement System Gastesi said. cal year 2004-05 to 2006-07, ● See Salaries, 2A

LOBSTER SEASON LOWER KEYS Barracuda victim: Expand rescue net “When Fish Attack,” airing Larson looking at 10 p.m. Saturday. Her at skiff network near-fatal encounter from Oct. 17, 2010, also made for emergencies international news and was featured on CBS News’ By KEVIN WADLOW “Early Show.” Senior Staff Writer This week’s “When Fish [email protected] Attack” episode includes recreations and a more A leaping fish, striking detailed telling of how she like a bolt of lightning, for- was rescued more than an ever changed Karri Larson’s hour after her shattered ribs life during a kayaking trip punctured a lung and tore from Big Pine Key, so she her flesh. knows how a placid after- “It’s a way for people to noon in the backcountry see what went right, what shallows can turn nearly went wrong and what needs deadly in an eye blink. to be done differently,” said She still suffers from Larson, a former emergency Keynoter photo by RYAN McCARTHY internal wounds suffered medical technician. “My Lobster traps are lined up to be brought aboard the ‘Shawna Lee’commercial fishing boat Monday morning.The crew, when a large barracuda flew main goal is to make sure if out of Keys Fisheries in Marathon, was preparing to soak lobster traps in anticipation of Saturday’s commercial and into her. someone is in a similar situ- recreational season opening. Story, 3A “I got hit by the giant ation, there will be people head of a barracuda that was and the right equipment to leaping out of the water,” come to their aid.” Larson, 47, recounted. “It She has become a strong FLORIDA KEYS COMMUNITY COLLEGE wasn’t a stab or a bite; it was advocate of the U.S. Coast blunt-force trauma. Imagine Guard Auxiliary, and is being caught in a tornado focusing on making sure the Board delays president search and getting hit with a two- Auxiliary or other agencies by-four board in the side.” have access to the type of Now the five-year Keys shallow-water boats that can of Trustees. “I think at our September ended in May, is the former resident from Michigan is perform a rescue among the Three trustees And because of the out- meeting, if we don’t have chief executive officer of working to help others who mangrove creeks and flats standing appointments, the appointments [from Gov. Fishermen’s Hospital in are well past could find themselves where Keys kayakers pad- trustees have delayed under- Rick Scott], we’ll have to Marathon. Management injured or lost among the dle. taking a search for a presi- move forward,” he said. “We changed hands on July 1 ends of terms mangroves. “A lot of rescues here dent to replace Larry Tyree, don’t have the luxury of from Health Management Larson’s story will be take place in shallow water whose contract runs until waiting. Of all the things Associates (Bassett’s By SEAN KINNEY recounted in a new episode June 30, 2012. trustees do, by far the most employer) to Quorum [email protected] of The Discovery Channel’s Ed Scales, who applied important thing is to appoint Health Resources. ● See Larson, 6A Kim Bassett, one of three for reappointment after his a president.” She still works for HMA Florida Keys Community four-year board term expired The college board next and retains her home in College trustees serving in March 2010, said, “It’d be meets on Sept. 26 beginning Marathon, but is working as CONCH BUST beyond the limits of their more appropriate for the at 2 p.m. at the fire station at interim CEO at St. Cloud gubernatorial appointments, new board to start that Florida Keys Marathon Regional Medical Center won’t seek another four process rather than a lame- Airport. years on the college Board duck board.” Bassett, whose term ● See FKCC, 2A

THE WORKPLACE County settles discrimination case an 11-count racial discrimina- Employment Opportunity about the time he was going to Former staffer tion lawsuit Moore filed in Commission that he was retire anyway,” he said. alleges bias, December 2009. passed over for promotions Moore also alleged he was Chief Assistant Bob because of his race and issues “given the duties” of acting receives $98K Shillinger told the Keynoter with diabetes and hearing loss. maintenance coordinator for the settlement, which the He said former supervisor seven months in 2008-09 County Commission approved Marty Gates — now retired — without receiving the title or a By RYAN MCCARTHY in special session Tuesday regularly used racial slurs pay increase. He says three Photo courtesy FWC [email protected] morning, includes “no admis- toward him and other employ- promotions to maintenance Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission sion of liability” by the county. ees. coordinator jobs were given to Monroe County will pay “That doesn’t come into Shillinger said Gates “less qualified, less experience Officers John Brown (left) and Steve Dion seize four former Public Works play,” he said. admitted to using the racial white males” during that time. large queen conchs during an investigation of a Lower Department employee Moore, an African- slurs. In the county’s May motion Keys man during the lobster mini-season. In addition to Benjamin Moore nearly American, wrote in his com- “We started disciplinary conch charges, the suspect was cited for possessing 30 $100,000 rather than litigate plaint to the U.S. Equal stuff and he retired. It was ● See Lawsuit, 6A lobster over the one-day limit of six. Story, 3A

INDEX Printed on 100% Lionfish Tax holiday Classifieds ...... 4B recycled newsprint derby nears Living ...... 2B CONTENTS © 2011 This month brings Schools in the Keys Business ...... 5A KEYNOTER PUBLISHING CO. another tournament open on Aug. 22, and Obituaries ...... 2A to round up the that means another Opinion ...... 4A invasive lionfish from statewide tax holiday Keys waters. on school supplies. Sports/Outdoors . . .1B Story, 1B Story, 5A Crossword ...... 4B 7786790 22222 2A Wednesday, August 3, 2011 KeysNet.com Keynoter NEWS BRIEFS Three terms expired MONROE COUNTY SCHOOLS Storm forces ship into Key West port From FKCC, 1A Panel to grill near Orlando. Other vacancies “I decided not to renew Due to Topical Storm myIn addition to the indictment on miscon- custodial firm Emily, which is expected to [board] Florida Keys Community duct charges. go through the Bahamas, the applica- College board, Gov. Rick Additionally, in 2010, Services Group are expect- Carnival Cruise Lines ship tion Scott has vacancies to fill Chairman raises ed at the Friday meeting to Liberty will avoid the Crist appointed former because I on the five-member Islamorada Mayor Chris new concerns answer committee mem- Bahamas and instead make a Florida Keys Aqueduct bers’ questions. GCA’s pro- don’t Sante to a four-year term port call to Key West’s Outer know Authority board, which of cutting jobs posal indicates, which Mole Pier on Thursday from what my sets policy for potable on the state’s Real Estate topped all other responses 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The ship future is water and is responsible Appraisal Board. Scott Keynoter Staff to a request for proposals, has about 3,000 passengers. going to for building sewers in pulled all such appoint- that all 74 custodians capa- That visit is in addition to BASSETT hold,” the unincorporated area ments following his Members of the Monroe ble of passing background the regular call of the she said. “The Marathon except for Key Largo. swearing-in in January County School District’s checks will be offered jobs. Majesty of the Seas, also area needs someone that’s The four-year term of but Scott has reappoint- Audit and Finance The company also said it Thursday. going to be there full-time Rose Dell, who repre- ed Sante, who now Committee convene Friday could save the district about and available.” sents District 2 (Lower awaits state Senate con- in an emergency meeting to $800,000, compared to the Bassett made clear that Keys), expired in firmation. discuss a proposal to out- in-house operational cost of December, as did the source the district’s custodi- nearly $3 million, primarily Mosquito district she would continue to serve Scott has made two until Scott selects her term of District 1 (Key al department. by cutting salaries and biologist to speak replacement. West) board member other Keys appoint- The session, announced increasing the cost of bene- In addition to Scales and Elena George. ments since taking Monday, is set for 9:30 a.m. fits to employees. Bassett, Chairman Spencer Also, interim schools office: Cudjoe Key resi- at Marathon High School. In am e-mail to School A biologist with the Slate’s four-year term Superintendent Jesus dent Phil Goodman to fill Last week, the School Board members, committee Florida Keys Mosquito expired May 31, 2010, so Jara is awaiting word on out the Florida Keys Board delayed a decision on Chairman Stuart Kessler Control District updates the he, too, is serving in a non- whether Scott will the privatization, opting called the request for pro- Tavernier Community Mosquito Control Board appointed capacity. appoint him through term of Dick Rudell, who instead to seek guidance posals process “clearly Association on its bug battle Both Slate and Scales 2012, when the four-year from the Audit Committee rushed” and criticized the Thursday. died in February and have applied for reappoint- term expires. It had been whose term runs prior to the next regular makeup of the five-person Colleen Fitzsimmons, ment, according to college filled by Joe Burke, who board meeting, scheduled evaluation committee, the through 2014; and Karl outreach biologist for the spokeswoman Amber Ernst- resigned effective July 1 for Aug. 9 beginning at 3 comparability of benefits district, explains at the 7 Leonard. She said that based to lead the Lee County Borglum to be property p.m. at the Key West and the possible risk to the p.m. session how the district on her communication with School District,after Crist appraiser through 2012, administrative complex. district of wrongful-termi- operates and ways to limit Scott’s Appointments removed Randy Acevedo taking the place of Ervin Representatives of nation claims and charges mosquito populations’ Office, “They’re getting to in the summer of 2009 Higgs, who retired in the Tennessee-based GCA of unfair labor practices. growth. the boards that are having following Acevedo’s spring. The homeowners associ- quorum problems first.” ation meets at the Masonic Bassett said she made MONROE COUNTY SCHOOLS Lodge, directly behind her decision not to reapply tain I’m going to be here Monroe County for future Froggy’s Fitness on the bay- when she was looking over full-time, our college and meetings until her replace- side at mile marker 91.8. the application. our community deserve ment is appointed. Administrators The meeting is open to the “There were some ques- someone who will be.” The other two college public. tions on there that caused Bassett attended the board members are me to stop and think about most recent board meeting Marathon resident Anne now in place what our community on July 25 by telephone. O’Bannon and Key Wester deserves and who the gov- She said she would try to Antoinette Martin, both newly created district post KEYS WEATHER ernor needs to appoint,” she manipulate her work-relat- appointed in July 2009 for Vinson named overseeing operations and said. “If I can’t say for cer- ed schedule so she’s in terms expiring in May 2013. to top post student services. Bosco is PREDICTED TEMPERATURES joined by Assistant at Poinciana Principal Dave Perkins, who DAY HIGH LOW is returning to that position WED. 93 82 NOTICE OF MEETING By Keynoter Staff after spending a year in the THURS. 93 82 FLORIDA KEYS AQUEDUCT AUTHORITY same post at Sugarloaf FRI. 93 82 With a Monday School. SAT. 91 81 announcement, Jesus Jara, Linda Diaz replaces UNION NEGOTIATION SESSION interim superintendent of Perkins at Sugarloaf; Jara Forecast: Expect partly the Monroe County School decided to eliminate her dis- cloudy skies with a chance District, completed a per- trict-level job overseeing of showers. Wednesday, August 10, 2011 sonnel shuffle of six school professional development. 10:00 a.m administrators. Another position Jara cut Visit KeysNet.com/weather The most recent move is that of executive director for radar and extended forecast. will see Steve Vinson start of student services, formerly FLORIDA KEYS AQUEDUCT AUTHORITY the school year on Aug. 22, held by Lesley Salinero; she as principal of Poinciana was reassigned as principal 615 33rd Street - Gulf Elementary School in Key of Marathon’s Stanley BEACH ADVISORIES West. He had been the assis- Switlik Elementary School, Marathon Training Room tant principal at Poinciana a post she held from 2004- The Monroe County Marathon, FL 33050 the past seven years; he 05. Health Department tests replaces former Principal Jara also cut the district- Keys beaches twice weekly Amber Bosco, who was level post of executive for the presence of enteric The purpose of the Negotiation Session is to discuss issues relative to collective moved up to serve as princi- director of facilities and bacteria. The following bargaining and the negotiation of a revised contract for Communication pal of Key West High maintenance held by Fred beaches have health advi- Workers of America, Local 3177. For additional information contact Karen M. School. Sims; the workload will be sories against swimming: Bosco replaces Theresa split between two assistant ● Rodriguez, Director of Human Resources, 1100 Kennedy Drive, Key West, FL Coco Plum Beach in Axford who moved up to a directors. Marathon. 33040, 305-295-2210 or e-mail: [email protected] .

CONTACT US Raises revisited

Upper Keys From Salaries, 1A [consumer price index], 91655 Overseas Highway except the last few years Tavernier, FL 33070 in 2011, compared with where we haven’t kept up.” Newsroom . . . .(305) 852-3216 $53,158 if those raises Overall, the County Advertising . . .(305) 852-3216 would have been cost of liv- Commission has approved a Fax ...... (305) 853-1040 ing only. That’s a gap of proposed property tax rate Fax ...... (305) 852-0199 $7,055, or 13.3 percent. for 2011-12 that’s 3.69 per- The increase in county cent below the current year. Marathon wages is 42.7 percent over It would raise $78.9 million 3015 Overseas Highway the 10-year term, whereas in property taxes based on a (P.O. Box 500158) there was a 27.4 percent 4.2267 tax rate. That’s $3.3 Marathon, FL 33050-0158 cost-of-living increase. million less property tax Newsroom . . .(305) 743-5551 Gastesi said those raises revenue than the current Advertising . . .(305) 743-5551 were based on a study by year and $6.4 million less Fax ...... (305) 743-6397 accounting firm Coopers & than 2009-10. Fax ...... (305) 743-9586 Lybrand, which merged At the proposed rate, the with Price Waterhouse in owner of a $300,000 home Key West 1998. would pay roughly $1,268, 2720-A N. Roosevelt Blvd. “They did a salaries or $4.2267 for every $1,000 Overseas Market study before the previous in assessed taxable value, in Key West, FL 33040 administrator was here and county property taxes. Newsroom . . .(305) 296-6989 it showed the salaries in The next county budget Advertising . . .(305) 296-6989 Monroe County were not up hearing is scheduled for Fax ...... (305) 296-1287 to par with similar govern- September 7 at 5:05 p.m. at ment jobs on the mainland,” the Murray E. Nelson E-mail he said. “If you take that out, Government and Cultural [email protected] we are on track with the Center in Key Largo.

Missing your paper? We no longer offer same-day redelivery for missing or wet papers. Customers can SHERRY FELL request a credit or next-day (305) 453-1770 redelivery by calling [email protected] 743-5551. After hours, call toll-free (800) 843-4372. www.5CountyRealEstate.com

• Virtual tours on realtor.com & a multitude of websites. FLORIDA KEYS KEYNOTER (ISSN 8756-6427, USPS# 0201-620) is published semi-weekly by Florida • Virtual tours on CD ROM at your home for buyers Keys Keynoter, P.O. Box 500158, to leave with as well as professional flyers. Marathon, Florida 33050-0158. Subscription rates are $54.23 in the Keys.Your Keynoter home • Your property is listed in 5+ counties: Monroe, Dade, delivery subscription includes Palm Beach, Broward, Port St. Lucie & the Islands. Keys Sunday and the Sunday edition of The Miami Herald. Keynoter mail subscriptions: NOT JUST KEY LARGO TO KEY WEST $59.53 in Florida and $56.16 out- of-state. Please call for all other rates, including overseas mail. WHY ISN’T YOUR HOME SELLING? Periodicals Postage Paid at Marathon, Florida and additional Where do you think your buyers are coming from? mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Address changes to FLORIDA KEYS KEYNOTER, 103400 Overseas Hwy. Suite 250-A PO BOX 500158, MARATHON, FL Key Largo, FL 33037 33050-0158. Keynoter KeysNet.com Wednesday, August 3, 2011 3A

COMMERICAL FISHING Commercial lobstermen expect a banner year

commercial lobster licenses in back more than a decade. Exports drive Monroe County put to sea However, sudden demand dockside prices Monday to begin laying trap from China and Asia — partic- lines for the so-called soak ularly for live lobster — higher than past period preceding the annual caused a spike in dockside Aug. 6 opening of the eight- prices after a dismal 2009-10 By KEVIN WADLOW month commercial and recre- season. Senior Staff Writer ational season for spiny lob- “When fishermen are get- [email protected] ster. ting more than double what The 2010-11 season they were, it gives them a rea- Commercial trap fishermen marked an upsurge in harvests, son to catch more,” Stock wouldn’t mind a repeat of last returning to a statewide haul Island Lobster Co. owner season when they make their of about 5.6 million pounds, Peter Bacle said as last season first pull as the new season according to Florida Fish and closed in March. dawns Saturday. Wildlife Research Institute “Our early scouting reports “We can never be sure but reports. Of that, 5 million suggest this has the potential every indication is that this pounds were taken in Keys to be as good a harvest as last could be an exceptional sea- waters. year or even better,” Kelly son,” Bill Kelly, executive The 5.6 million pounds said. “We expect continued director of the Florida Keys counts as an average Florida strong demand from China.” Keynoter photo by RYAN McCARTHY Commercial Fishermen’s season for lobster historically, A legal-sized spiny lobster The ‘Shawna Lee’ crew out of Keys Fisheries in Marathon loads traps off a pallet Monday Association, said Tuesday. but it follows a string of typically weighs 1 pound, morning. Monday was the beginning of the so-called soak season for lobster traps, Holders of the 650 or so below-average seasons dating according to state experts. which can be pulled starting Saturday.

ON THE WATER Wholesale prices for dockside Current. within 300 feet of many shore- catches last season averaged The eight-month season lines during the first five days more than $6 a pound for iced runs through March 31. of regular season. Keys man caught with conch lobster — and sometimes Daily bag limits for recre- Municipalities have different exceeded $12 per pound for ational lobster hunters in regulations; check with offi- which was undersized. Coordinator Katie Purcell live lobster. Monroe County remain fixed cials or area dive operations. He reportedly They also discovered the said. One long-term concern will at six lobster per day. Unlike admits taking four queen conchs in his “In the past, regional law be watching to see if last mini-season, night diving is D boat’s live well. Queen enforcement staff members year’s Deepwater Horizon oil allowed. A saltwater fishing illegal booty conch has been fully protect- have also manually compiled spill and the heavy use of license with lobster endorse- ed from harvest for more statistics after certain holiday chemical dispersants had any ment is required. By KEVIN WADLOW than 25 years in Florida. weekends or other events,” effect on lobster larvae carried A new Monroe County law Senior Staff Writer Bazo reportedly con- Purcell said. “However, this through the gulf by the Loop bans diving or snorkeling [email protected] fessed to the violations, the was a very time consuming largest seizure of illegally process during a very busy A Lower Keys investiga- taken lobster in the Keys dur- time. The [Division of Law tion during lobster mini-sea- ing the 2011 mini-season, Enforcement] has decided son last week turned up four according to the FWC. Bazo that it is most efficient to rely illegally harvested conchs in will be required to appear in upon our electronic collec- addition to 36 lobsters, say court on the violations. tion methods ... and we have state marine officers. FWC officers said windy ceased manually tallying up Manuel Bazo, 69, of Big conditions that made off- the statistics.” Coppitt Key was cited for shore boating difficult The numbers from the three conservation violations seemed to reduce the number Monroe County Sheriff’s July 27, the first day of the of violations during mini- Office are much easier to two-day sport diving days. season. No one was booked come by. That day, Florida Fish and into the Monroe County jail Marine deputies reported Wildlife Conservation on conservation charges checking 868 vessels in Keys Commission Officer Roy related to mini-season. waters during the two-day Payne reporting seeing Bazo However, full stats are season, issuing a total of 17 “make multiple trips” out on hard to come by because in notices to appear in court for the water from his home. contrast to previous years, no conservation or other viola- Each mini-season day, the compilation of mini-season tions. Marathon, Tavernier limit for lobster is six per violations issued by FWC and Islamorada were the person per day. officers is available. areas of most activity. Eight An investigation by FWC That information will be citations were issued for vio- Investigator John Brown and available from a digital data- lating Islamorada’s munici- Officer Steve Dion ended in base two or three weeks after pal ban on diving within 300 the discovery of 30 lobster officers have entered it, feet of shore. over the daily limit, one of FWC Community Relations MARATHON Hernstadt: Does hot dog stand cut the mustard? Manager looks cial and industrial property in only mobile food vendor. Marathon. There’s one in front of a stor- at tightening “Before you know it, you age site next to the Barracuda could potentially be inundated Grill — but even though it’s vendor rules with them. The question on wheels, it hasn’t moved in becomes, Is that something months. By RYAN McCARTHY we want and ... what impact Garrett said the stand on [email protected] does it have on established 11th Street and the one next to businesses they would be the storage site have city, A hot dog stand near the competing with?” Hernstadt Monroe County and state Seven Mile Bridge could lead said. Department of Health licenses to rules for mobile vendors in But Planning Director to operate. They have certain Marathon. George Garrett told the requirements such as not At the City Council’s July Keynoter the city does license blocking parking on the site 26 meeting, City Manager “vendor cart and mobile food and not interfering with Roger Hernstadt said the hot units” and that the hot dog pedestrian or vehicle move- dog stand at Seven Mile stand at Seven Mile Motors ment. Motors, a car dealership at has one. For more on this story, go U.S. 1 and 11th Street, caught Mobile vendors are “per- to www.KeysNet.com. his attention “because right mitted as of right on devel- now there’s no regulation.” oped private property in all He asked the council commercial and industrial whether it wants to take steps districts with written permis- to disallow mobile food ven- sion of the owner,” he said. dors of any kind on commer- The hot dog stand isn’t the 4A Wednesday, August 3, 2011 Florida Keys Keynoter Opinion & Editorial

EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Eliminate mini-season Voting lawsuit In 1831, the American pirate Charles Gibbs said, “Dead men tell no tales,” but the same cannot be said for is fraud itself the Florida spiny lobster. A state marine Although there were scores of local, officer checks Under the guise of reform, Florida’s state and federal enforcement officials whether these and vessels on the water at first light lobster, landed top elections official asks court during the first day of mini-season, the in Middle Keys battle against illegal activity had waters on to give go-ahead to tighter rules already been lost. You see, thousands of Keys lobsters had already given their Thursday, are Power grab or crackdown on voter fraud? lives and their tails to the poachers legal size. Take your pick of labels applied to Florida’s con- operating in our waters before the start troversial new election rules, which were signed into of the state’s legally mandated harvest. Photo courtesy U.S.COAST GUARD law back in May and have been under attack ever In just four short hours, my son and since. I saw dozens of lobster heads on the So here we go again with just anoth- totally eliminate poaching in our The latest salvos came Friday when Florida bottom near a series of natural holes on er annual letter to the editor suggesting waters, but they would go a long way Secretary of State Kurt Browning sued in federal Tripod Bank. These were hard-shelled that mini-season in Monroe County be in reducing the possibility of poaching court in Washington, D.C., asking a three-judge lobster heads of all sizes. Based on the eliminated. To achieve this goal, our by the thousands of mainland lobster panel to green-light state enforcement of the tighter fact that these heads had not already local lawmakers will likely need to mobsters that migrate to, and in many been gobbled up by nurse sharks, they election rules. think out of the box and explore the cases molest, the waters of the Florida told the tale of poachers operating in idea of termination without the support Keys during the final week of every Those new rules reduce the number of early-vot- Keys waters immediately before the of the state Fish and Wildlife July. ing days, increase regulations for third-party voter start of mini-season. Conservation Commission, as this has So if you are tired of the abuse registration organizations, and require voters who The tale of these lobsters provide been a stumbling block in the past. endured by both our waters and our move to cast provisional ballots. the true report card for the effective- Maybe, just maybe, we can circum- lifestyle, contact your elected munici- Reaction has been strong, chiefly from groups like ness of the state’s strategy for protect- vent the state by passing local ordi- pal leaders and ask that they diligently the League of Women Voters and the American Civil ing this precious Keys resource from nances that would prohibit the posses- research an end of the insanity that is Liberties Union, which oppose the new measures. the invasion of our mainland neighbors sion of live Florida spiny lobsters in known as mini-season. Howard Simon, executive director of the ACLU of — and that report card had an F promi- Monroe County from April 1 through Bill Wiatt Florida, told the Florida News Service the law is “an nently displayed. Aug. 5. Such ordinances would not Conch Key astonishing voter suppression trifecta. With just one bill, [the Legislature and Gov. Rick Scott] made it What’s the audit hold? Bryan to stop a reporter from Vero intervene. harder to register to vote, harder to cast your vote and Islamorada voters secured enough Beach from taking photos of Finance Mayor Reckwerdt said the audit signatures to petition the Florida Director Cindy Lawson. Why? Purdo would be justified only if it finds a secret harder to have your vote counted.” Legislature to conduct an “operational claimed she was trying to look at docu- Rolls Royce village bought and hid. The League of Women Voters has said it will cease audit” of the village’s financial records. It ments sitting on the dais from an execu- Councilman Don Achenberg said he voter registration drives in Florida as a result of the required 20 percent of registered voters tive session of the council. would be surprised if the audit doesn’t new rules. to sign a petition for this audit to happen. Many responded that if they were come back clean. The NAACP has joined with other groups to con- More than 1,200 signed the petition. left on a table during a break, there is no So that is a short review of our elect- demn the law, which has been on hold in five Florida The Auditor General’s Office team of expectation of privacy. It appears Mr. ed officials’ opinion of the audit. The counties — including Monroe County — that fall four auditors arrived on June 6 to begin Purdo should be charged with a viola- final report will not be released for sev- under federal Voting Rights Act review by the U.S. the audit. It was scheduled to be finished tion of his oath to keep those records eral weeks. But the question is: Do the Justice Department. by the end of July. We are now at the end secret. This violation of the Sunshine elected officials really know what is Any changes that impact voting rights in those of July and lets see what our Village Law was stopped by Mayor Michael happening? five counties are subject to federal oversight because Council has to say about the forced audit. Reckwerdt’s intervention. While this Robert Page On July 14, Councilman David incident was occurring, Village Attorney Islamorada of a past history of racial discrimination. Purdo ordered Sheriff’s Office Corey Nina Boniske was watching and didn’t Browning’s lawsuit is an effort to bypass that Justice Department review and get a federal court to approve the new rules in the 62 counties not subject GUEST COLUMN to Voting Rights review. The secretary of state, whose office governs the 67 elections supervisors statewide, said “we have seen FWC has much to be proud of the past 10 years misinformation surrounding the bill increase. By ask- For 10 years, I have been honored resources. servation community, I am proud of the ing a court to rule on certain aspects of the bill, we to work with Florida Fish and Wildlife Florida is the fish- vast resources available to wildlife Conservation Commission commis- ing capital of the viewers in our state made possible are assured of a neutral evaluation based on the sioners and staff who are not only ded- world. What angler through our various partnerships. facts.” icated to the mission of the commis- doesn’t look forward The Great Florida Birding and Supporters of the law say it was intended to reduce sion but also passionate in managing to the thrill of hearing Wildlife Trail represents only one chances of voter fraud. Brandon Larrabee of the fish and wildlife resources for their a reel sing as line peels aspect of wildlife viewing enjoyed by Florida News Service writes that “opponents say it is long-term well-being and the benefit out? We are the residents and visitors alike. The FWC a thinly veiled attempt to derail President Barack of people. world’s destination for worked with the Wildlife Foundation Obama’s chances of securing Florida’s electoral I am proud to note that Floridians Rodney visitors who want to of Florida and the Florida Department votes in his re-election campaign.” have more hunting and fishing oppor- Barreto, a catch tarpon, bonefish of Transportation to create this network Browning and Scott “went to the D.C. court to try tunities now than before. Thirty new part-time and permit, and I am of 500 birding sites and 2,000 miles of to avoid a loss at the Justice Department,” according areas with public hunting have been resident of especially proud of self-guided highway trails throughout to Simon’s blunt rebuttal. added in the past five years, totaling an Key Largo, our catch-and-release Florida. additional 135,000 acres. has been a program for these rock There are many things that I will Whatever the outcome, it’s our judgment that We all understand the need to reach stars of saltwater fish- take with me as I leave the commis- restricting the right to vote is never good for democ- out to our youth, and a hunting initia- state Fish ing. The commission sion, including many memories, friend- racy. And claims of widespread voter fraud mounted tive that I am particularly proud of is and Wildlife has worked hard to ships and accomplishments that I share in defense of Florida’s new rules lack any credibility. the new youth turkey hunting weekend, Conservation ensure Floridians and with my fellow commissioners and The real frauds here are those party leaders who allowing hunting on 78 FWC-managed Commission our visitors have the FWC staff. put winning ahead of governing — yet again. areas. The youth turkey hunts on these member for opportunity to catch a I’d like to thank my fellow commis- wildlife management areas will be two- two five-year big one. sioners and FWC staff for their hard day, Saturday-Sunday hunts on the terms (six Another opportuni- work and dedication in helping to make weekend prior to the opening of spring ty is the expansion of all these public opportunities possible, turkey season on each particular years as this year’s bay scallop in addition to their years of support and wildlife management area, beginning chairman). season. It kicked off friendship. I have been honored to Wayne Markham ...... Publisher with the 2012 season. His last on June 25 and runs work with a group of people who are Larry Kahn ...... Editor It is so important to expose young meeting was through Sept. 25, passionate about wildlife issues and Melanie Elder ...... Marketing Director people to outdoor recreational opportu- in June. starting a week early consider the work they do to be a call- nities. The more our youth experience and running two ing, as have I. Kathie Bryan ...... Financial Director wildlife and nature, the more likely weeks longer than Finally, I want to thank former gov- Todd Swift ...... Production Manager they are to grow up to appreciate these usual. This is great family fun and ernors Jeb Bush and Charlie Crist. I Carter Townshend ...... Circulation Manager resources and to pass along outdoors gives our visitors and residents the will always be honored and humbled traditions to future generations. chance to take advantage of this fun by the confidence they showed me PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY In addition to expanded hunting outdoor activity. when they appointed me to the com- Contents copyright 2011 Keynoter Publishing Co. opportunities, we constantly strive to Recognizing that anglers and mission as well as their continued sup- make sure Florida has plentiful fishing hunters are just a part of Florida’s con- port that made this journey possible.

Letters to Letters of local interest are welcome, but subject to editing and condensing.There is a 400-word limit. Letters thanking an individual are welcome. Space does not permit publication of thank-you letters consisting of lists.Letters must be signed.Anonymous letters will not be published.Include a daytime phone number (which will not be published) where you may the Editor be reached if there are questions about your correspondence. Mail: Editor, Keynoter, P.O. Box 500158, Marathon, FL 33050 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 743-6397 KEY WEST Mobile homeless outreach not fully embraced

specific information avail- the $75,000 would be She said the benefit of a “Is it sustainable,” he like that, plus tensions Rossi: City able in response to ques- rolled into the city reserve mobile center, as opposed asked Coles, “or will it between factions of the already pays tions from commissioners. fund. to a fixed “day center” as need city funds every homeless community, Now, SHAL representa- Wendy Coles, SHAL has been proposed for year?” prompted the notion of a for shelter tives will make a formal executive director, Stock Island, is access to Coles said her group mobile outreach unit. presentation during a regu- explained the mobile out- the homeless who are would actively seek grants, City Commissioner By SEAN KINNEY larly scheduled meeting. reach program as consist- scared or otherwise put off but indicated that in a town Mark Rossi is adamant in [email protected] “For now,” Assistant ing of a specially outfitted by physically going to with a tourism-driven his opposition; he points City Manager Mark vehicle staffed by a driver service providers. economy, mobile outreach out that the city already In the coming months, Finigan said, “we’ll move and case manager who “There’s an element of could create a more posi- spends around $400,000 advocates for helping the that $75,000 into the city would go to homeless the homeless population tive environment for visi- each year to operate the homeless in Key West will manager’s contingency as groups and offer medical afraid of the system, so tors. Keys Overnight have an opportunity to we move forward into next care, information on social they don’t reach out for “Mobile outreach is Temporary Shelter on convince members the Key fiscal year,” which starts services and help obtaining assistance,” she said. “We done in most communi- Stock Island. West City Commission to on Oct. 1. jobs; and identify and help believe by reaching out to ties,” she said, adding that “I’m not for this. If spend $75,000 on a mobile “In the event that the find permanent housing. them and engaging them, “especially with our you’re going to spend outreach program. group comes forward with “We believe interven- we can build relationships tourists and our concerns $75,000 on homeless peo- During all-day budget a program, a defined pro- tions can help bring people and build trust and help about visibility in the com- ple for mobile outreach, workshops last week, com- gram, and comes before in off the streets and get move them to a more sta- munity, it seems like the then you ought to give missioners set the money the commission and they them services including ble living situation.” right step.” your people, the city of aside but stopped short of feel comfortable moving being reunified with fami- Commission Barry She said the idea came Key West employees, a actually allocating the forward with the appropri- ly elsewhere,” Coles said. Gibson, in an exchange from members of a home- raise. I’m sorry; I can’t jus- funds to the Southernmost ation, we’d move it out of “There’s a significant with Coles during a budget lessness task force empan- tify spending another Homeless Assistance the manger’s contingency number of people, if you workshop last week, said elled by Mayor Craig $75,000.” League, the group pitching and to a line item in the can help them get identifi- he supports the concept but Cates in 2009; the initial There’s not a date cer- the initiative. budget.” cation, they can then get needs to know if it would concept was for the day tain for SHAL to go back The decision was If the program doesn’t jobs and get back in the be a onetime capital injec- center, but issues with before the commission. delayed due to a lack of materialize, Finigan said workforce. tion or a recurring cost. where to locate something Keynoter KeysNet.com Wednesday, August 3, 2011 5A Business

BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOPPING NEWSMAKERS Mariners Hospital Brito, a Taver- Sales tax holiday ahead honors Deena Brito nier resi- dent, was tough economy, experts say Deena Brito, laboratory nominat- Retailers defend shoppers are spreading out administrative director, has ed by their purchases over longer employ- weekend break received Mariners ees periods, hanging onto last Hospital’s Osprey Award because for shoppers spring or summer’s clothes for Outstanding Leadership. BRITO of her and buying quality used caring and compassion for Wire and staff report items. The award is given to a patients. This year's tax holiday Mariners Hospital leader The Florida Retail who exhibits exceptional comes only a week before — Send news of hires, pro- Federation is defending the Monroe County School leadership in at least two of state’s sales tax “holiday” on motions, awards and signif- For a detailed list of what’s exempt and what’s not, Districts students report for the following areas: people, back-to-school purchases icant service anniversaries plus helpful information for retailers, check out the the first day of classes. service, quality and safety, to [email protected]. against criticism from a con- Department of Revenue downloadable lists packaged “What people are replac- servative think tank. growth, finance and com- Please put “newsmakers” with this story at KeysNet.com/Business. ing are things they need to in the subject line. Florida is lifting the state’s replace,” Steve Kirn, execu- munity. 6 percent sales tax as well as at midnight Aug. 14. binders, lunch boxes, con- tive director of the University local taxes on certain clothing of Florida's David F. Miller and school supplies for three The Florida Department struction paper, markers, of Revenue says that during folders, poster board, com- Retailing Education and MARK YOUR CALENDAR days — Aug. 12 through 14. Research Center, told the The Washington, D.C.- this period, no sales tax will position books, poster paper, Sun-Sentinel. based Tax Foundation says be collected on sales of scissors, cellophane tape, Key West chamber a chamber members-only such temporary tax breaks do clothing, footwear and cer- glue, paste, rulers, computer networking event will fol- tain accessories selling for disks, protractors, compasses little stimulate the economy More than shopping sets trade show low from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. $75 or less, or on certain and calculators. or benefit consumers. Businesses interested in Retail Federation CEO school supplies selling for Items more often associ- The tax holiday legisla- The Key West Chamber Rick McAllister on Tuesday $15 or less. ated with an office’s needs tion (HB 143) signed into of Commerce’s annual reserving a booth at the disputed the foundation’s What’s not exempt: than a student’s, such as law by Gov. Rick Scott at the trade show, co-sponsored trade show should call the arguments. Books, sports equipment and printer and computer paper, end of May also created a by AT&T Advertising chamber at 294-2587. The foundation contends clothing or supplies sold in staplers and masking tape, new $10 million tax credit Solutions, is set for 2 to 5 theme parks, public lodging are not exempt. for spaceflight businesses. p.m. Aug. 17 at the Casa consumers don’t spend more — Send calendar items to — they just change the timing or airports. The measure also pro- Marina Resort & Spa, 1500 Karen Quist at kquist@k of their purchases. Clothing and accessories Boon for business vides an annual corporate tax Reynolds St. McAllister cited a study are broadly defined for the credit for certain research While the trade show is eynoter.com at least 10 days done for his group disputing purposes of the tax break, While the holiday means a and development expenses, free and open to the public, before publication. that argument. but there are several excep- sales tax cut for the careful aimed at boosting high-tech The foundation also con- tions. For instance, while shopper, retailers say it's usu- businesses in the state. It also tends retailers sometimes handbags, belts and hair ally a big tax collection provides additional brown- raise prices to at least partly accessories are exempt, increase for the state because field rehabilitation tax cred- offset tax savings. watches and jewelry are not. many consumers increase its, and creates a new task McAllister said that’s Fitness clothing and gym their purchases of non- force to work on drawing “nonsensical,” because retail- shoes are free of tax, but exempt items. military-related research to ers compete with each other. rollerblades and swim fins More than 60 percent of the state. are not. back-to-school shoppers start Holiday details As defined for the holi- making purchases at least — The Associated Press, day, school supplies include three weeks before school Sun-Sentinel, Florida News Florida’s back-to-school pens, pencils, erasers, starts, according to the Service and Keynoter staff sales tax holiday begins at crayons, notebooks, note- National Retail Federation. contributed to this report. 12:01 a.m. Aug. 12, and ends book filler paper, legal pads, And with money tight in a

THIS IS OUR BIGGEST END OF SEASON SALE EVER! HURRY IN! % 30OFF EVERYTHING!

ALL SPORTSWEAR! ALL SWIMWEAR! ALL JUNIORS! ALL ACCESSORIES!

COME IN NOW AND TAKE 30% OFF OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF REGULAR PRICED MERCHANDISE! IF AN ITEM IS ALREADY ON SALE TAKE AN EXTRA 30% OFF THE LOWEST TICKETED PRICE. THAT COULD EASILY MEAN A SAVINGS OF 50% - 70% ON MOST SALE ITEMS!

NO EXCEPTIONS! LIMITED TIME ONLY!

KEY LARGO M. M. 98 1/2 Tel: 852-4515 MARATHON M. M. 50, Gulfside Village Tel: 743-5855 OPEN Mon - Sat 9:30-5:30 Sundays Noon-5:30 6A Wednesday, August 3, 2011 KeysNet.com Keynoter

LONG KEY Deputy saves man from himself A Miami man who ing he was going to drown Whiteman responded to caught up to Yepez and his flipped out at a Keys state himself. But that didn’t hap- the park after receiving a friend. Yepez started talking park while on hallucinogenic pen — Deputy Nicholis report that Yepez may have about hurting himself, then mushrooms Saturday night Whiteman of the Monroe overdosed on the mush- ran into the water, with the has been released from jail, County Sheriff’s Office rooms. Paramedics were friend following. That’s but still faces charges. jumped in after him and already there when he when Yepez talked about Daniel Yepez, 21, report- saved his life, the agency arrived but Yepez ran away drowning himself. edly ran into the oceanside says. as his friend tried to catch Whiteman dropped his water at Long Key State Here’s what happened, him. gun belt, Park about 11:30 p.m., say- says Deputy Becky Herrin: Whiteman followed and jumped in and held Contribted photo Yepez in Karri Larson and Michael Hinojosa heft a barracuda a bear model used in re-creation scenes for Saturday’s 10 p.m. hug, holding episode of ‘When Fish Attack’on The Discovery Channel. his head Larson is using her near-fatal experience to advocate for above enhanced water-rescue procedures. YEPEZ the water even as Yepez elbowed him in the eye. Yepez was finally Skiffs saught handcuffed, taken from the water and driven to From Larson, 1A on a cell phone. Fishermen’s Hospital. The The pair knew where next stop was jail process- but there’s almost no shal- they were, but had trouble ing on charges of resisting low-water rescue boats,” communicating the location arrest with violence, and Larson said. “We need to to dispatchers and rescuers. possessing marijuana and enlist more people who can The case involved Monroe drug paraphernalia, found reach these areas in a short County’s rescue network during questioning. amount of time.” and TraumaStar helicopter, “I’ve met and thanked the Coast Guard and state everybody who had a part marine officers. in my rescue. They all went But Kevin Freestone of above and beyond,” Larson TowBoatUS on Big Pine said. “People see where recognized the description AUGUST improvements can be made, and was the first to reach and that includes myself.” the scene — about an hour Larson and boyfriend after the strike. He later Tax Talk Facts Tag Talk Michael Hinojosa were on a received a Coast Guard two-person kayak near commendation for his FROM Cutoe Key, about two miles efforts. north of Big Pine’s northern “Because he knew the THE TAX COLLECTOR tip, when the barracuda hit. area, Kevin was able to pick She estimates it was four to up a paramedic and get to five feet long.” us,” said Larson, who was “There was some confu- flown to a Miami trauma • The second tax installment for 2011 will be mailed out on August 31, 2011. sion in the initial reports center for treatment. that it might have been a Larson now urges houndfish, but it was a kayakers to pack a safety kit • The 2010 Tax Roll is 98% collected, total amount collected is $225,272,403. cuda,” Larson said. that includes a GPS unit The strike knocked her that can pinpoint a location, out of the kayak. “It literal- a marine radio for reliable • Did you know? Recreational crawfish (lobster) season opens August 6, 2011 at ly lifted me up,” she said. communications, and 12:01 am. The bag limit for Monroe County is 6 per person per day. “Mike didn’t even get wet.” smoke flares for daylight Larson suffered a gaping signaling. wound in her left side. “My story is horrible but Hinojosa used one hand to it has a mostly happy end- staunch the wound while ing,” Larson said. using the other to call 911 To help Larson raise money for outstanding medical bills and future treatment, the Salsa Loca restaurant at 618 Duval St. in Key West hosts a viewing party Saturday for the Discovery Channel episode. The event begins at 7 p.m., and includes a silent auc- tion. Lawyer: firing was valid

From Lawsuit, 1A

seeking the lawsuit’s dis- missal, county attorney’s say he didn’t meet requirements for the job because he has no high school diploma or com- mercial driver’s license. According to the county, Moore was fired on July 16, 2010, for “his excessive unex- cused absenteeism and abuse of sick leave.” “We had a legitimate non- discriminatory basis for termi- nating him. There was still a period of time where it was a hostile work environment,” Shillinger said. A settlement was mediated Monday before Tuesday’s County Commission approval. The case was sched- uled for trial Aug. 8 before U.S. District Court Judge James King in Key West. Shillinger said that’s why the settlement couldn’t wait until the Aug. 17 commission meeting. “We need to get it ratified so the judge doesn’t spend any time getting ready for trial. The judge won’t take it off the docket unless there’s a signed agreement,” he said. Moore will receive $98,500 from the county. Shillinger said it behooved the county to settle the case. “We were going to spend money one way or the other, defending the case or paying him,” he said, noting the county has a $100,000 insur- ance policy against the cost of defending lawsuits. The county already spent $50,000 defending the Moore case, which Shillinger said would be reimbursed. So the settlement will cost the coun- ty $48,500. Hail the captain Back to school A three-day festival celebrates the life of School in the Keys returns in less than three Capt.Tony Tarracino, one of Key West’s weeks, and that means kids need supplies. original characters. Story, 2B Story, 3B

Sports & Outdoors ● Fishing Keys Life Community ● Lifestyle Florida Keys Keynoter WWW.KEYSNET.COM WEDNESDAY,AUGUST 3, 2011 CLASSIFIEDS INSIDE 4B B FISHING THE FLORIDA KEYS FISHING THE FLORIDA KEYS Two more lionfish derbies planned during the 1980s. They prey marker 100 in Key Largo; mation and team registra- Latest one on invertebrates and juvenile and Nov. 5, based at the tion, visit www.reef.org/lion is on Aug. 20 fish such as grunts and ham- Hurricane Hole Marina on fish/derbies or call 852- The Allieri family from Boonton Township, N.J., and the lets, and their voracity has Stock Island. 0030. Kushel family from Atlanta had a blast catching yellowtail off Key Largo stolen both space and food Derby divers who remove In addition to helping snapper on the reef with SeaSquared Charters. They resources from domestic lionfish from sanctuary organize the derbies, REEF enjoyed their catch cooked at Porky’s in Marathon. Capturing invasive lion- species like grouper and waters are eligible for cash has released “The Lionfish fish is a way for divers who snapper. and prizes — more than Cookbook,” designed to enjoy the Keys coral reefs to The derbies, a partnership $3,000 per derby. At the encourage the removal and help protect them, as well as of the Key Largo-based Reef close of each one, divers consumption of the invasive Time to get in that a hands-on way to give back Environmental Education receive awards for bringing fish. It features 45 recipes for to the marine environment. Foundation and the Florida in the most, biggest and preparing the mild-flavored And there are two more Keys National Marine smallest lionfish. Events also white meat of the fish, con- family fishing lionfish roundups, or der- Sanctuary, are one way to include an open-to-the-pub- sidered a delicacy that is bies, planned for the year, address the problem. lic tasting where you can similar to snapper, grouper And of course, Exercise caution while including one this month. In May, the first derby of sample lionfish ceviche and and hogfish. diving for lobster. Have It’s believed that the pop- the year, off Long Key, net- fried fish bites. Chef Tricia Ferguson and lobster lovers your dive flag displayed, be ular aquarium fish, which ted 531 lionfish. Divers can participate in a REEF’s Lad Akins wrote it, observant of other boats and has no natural reef predators Upcoming derby dates derby from a private vessel with photography by David get their due divers, and please adhere to except humans, was first are Aug. 20, based at or join a local dive operator’s Stone. the regulations regarding As summer winds down released in Florida waters Coconuts Restaurant, mile charter. For complete infor- size and bag limits. and the beginning of anoth- While it’s certainly a Captain’s er school blast to catch a bunch of fish DIAMOND DOINGS year or lobster, it’s a ton of fun Column looms, when you get to eat them, the Keys too. After a day of fishing, are filled reward yourself with a with cook-your-catch family din- families ner at any of the fine restau- taking rants in the Keys. And be some sure to celebrate the winners quality of your mini-tournament. vacation time The week’s best together. Chris Johnson Captains Howard Kelley, Zach Willis and Muzzy There’s no better activity Musacchia, fishing on the than fishing for family Papa Pip’s and the Pip’s 36 members to reconnect with out of Captain Pip’s Marina each other. Nothing beats a and Hideaway in Marathon, day on the water without continue their good stretch electronic interruptions — of dolphin fishing. Groups TV, computer, cell phone, from Florida and Vienna, video games. Austria, came back to the A little friendly competi- dock with loads of good- tion adds to the experience. size dolphin plus a couple of Set up your own mini-tour- wahoo and tuna. nament. Who caught the Despite rough condi- first fish? The biggest? The tions, guests at Captain most? The strangest? Pip’s made good use of their An excellent option for rental boats during mini- family fun fishing is a trip to season, with many spiny the reef or Florida Bay. lobster enjoying a bath in Snapper of all variety — drawn butter. yellowtail, mangrove, mut- Capt. Bob Crockett, of ton and lane — are plentiful Finnz-Up Charters at the on the reef and offer endless Blackfin Resort in rod-bending action with Marathon, reminds us that tasty rewards. A bonus black nighttime snapper fishing is The adult softball league run by the Marathon or red grouper may make it Parks and Recreation Department has two also fun for the family. into the fish box, as well. Steve and Debbie and their games each Tuesday and Thursday night On a breezy day, head to kids, Jordan and Mike, from through November at the city’s Community Park. the calmer waters in Florida Clearwater had a great haul The free games are at 6:30 and 8 p.m. Here, Bay for action-packed man- of mangroves on a recent following a late game on July 28, Randy Hendrick grove snapper fishing. trip. Incredibly hard-fighting fish enjoyed hitting a few softballs with some family The SeaSquared hosted for their size, mangroves are fans while, earlier, Joey Gonzalez kept score. families from Pennsylvania superior table fare. and Mississippi for snapper Since it’s Shark Week on and shark fishing. We took KEY WEST FISHING SLAMMER TIME the Discovery Channel, the two days of mini-season shallow-water catch-and- off. We got our limit the first release shark fishing in the day and called it quits early bay comes to mind as anoth- the second, with plenty of S.L.A.M. to bring er family-friendly option. lobster for our group. This fishing offers an eco Toby, Michelle and twist, as it allows anglers to Aaron Pinel, from out the celebrities observe sharks interacting Bradenton, went out for tournament based at the with each other in their nat- mini-season with Capt. Tournament Hurricane Hole Restaurant & ural environment. Kevin Wilson of Knee Deep to benefit Marina, mile marker 4.5 ocean- Another option: Now Charters out of the Geiger side. Fishing is scheduled Sept. 9. that the winds have died Key Marina in the Lower CF research Registration for the down this week, anglers are Keys and got their limit of S.L.A.M. is slated for 4 to 6 able to get offshore once tasty spiny lobster. Major League Baseball Hall p.m. that day at the DoubleTree again. of Famer Wade Boggs and for- Grand Key Resort, 3990 S. Dolphin are being caught Casting for Charity mer Denver Broncos football Roosevelt Blvd., followed by a with regularity in the And remember, Capt. player Mark Cooper are expect- kick-off reception, rules meet- Middle Keys on the wall, Spider’s Casting for Charity ed to return to the Keys for ing and live and silent auctions. where the water drops from resumes Thursday at the some serious angling during the Fishing in the S.L.A.M. is 900 to 2,000 feet. The 7 Mile Marina/Salty’s Robert James Sales S.L.A.M. set for 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 10 majority of the fish have Waterfront Grill at mile Celebrity Fishing Tournament, and 11. The public can join been good-size keepers and marker 47.5 bayside in scheduled Sept. 9 though 11. anglers and celebrities at dock- gaffers, with some weighing Marathon. The fun contest The catch-and-release event side parties scheduled for 3 to 5 in at the high teens and low runs from 6 to 8 p.m., and pits anglers against tarpon, per- p.m. at the Hurricane Hole. The 20s. this week’s recipient is Keys mit and bonefish. Releasing all awards banquet is planned for 7 Area Interdenominational three on the same day is called a p.m. Sept. 11 at the Grand Key. Lobster season Resources, which helps flats grand slam. The tournament’s entry fee While conditions made families in need. The S.L.A.M. is the first in is $3,500, covering two days of for some tough lobster- an annual Keys autumn tourna- guided fishing for a team of two catching during the mini- Capt. Chris Johnson ment trilogy that benefits the anglers and admission to all season last week, those who specializes in offshore, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. social functions. Superfly entry had success report there are gulf/bay, bottom, wreck and Anglers and teams earn is $350 per angler fishing the more and larger lobster this reef fishing with SeaSquared points by catching and releasing S.L.A.M. or $500 per angler year than in recent memory. Charters out of the 7 Mile fish in the tournament’s fly, otherwise, but does not include Regular lobster season Marina in Marathon. You spin/plug or bait categories. guide services. Social event opens on Saturday, meaning can reach him at 743-5305, Awards are based on the most both commercial and recre- admission packages are $150 Capt. Scott Walker and mate Weston Wiatt slam the SeaSquared@bellsouth accumulated points represent- per person. ational harvesting of lobster slammers on the ‘Tailwalker 2’ out of the Hawks Cay .net and www.SeaSquared- ing all species of a slam. For specifics or applications, is permitted. Bug-hunting, Charters.com. Preceding the main event is go to www.redbone.org or Marina on Duck Key. On this recent trip, check out the as we locals call it, is anoth- the Superfly, a one-day, one-fly call 664-2002. center bull dolphin, which weighed in at 50 pounds. er great family activity. 2B Wednesday, August 3, 2011 KeysNet.com Keynoter

LIVING BRIEFS Living Campers invited Panda House restaurant. To mile route along the shore find out more, call 743-6598. from Lake Worth in Palm to dessert fest Beach County to Miami KEY WEST beginning in 1885. There The Marathon Parks and ‘Barefoot Mailman’ were no roads and no fresh Recreation Department is discussed Friday water for horses, thus the holding a dessert festival at mailman walked 40 miles on Mini-fest celebrates 6:30 tonight Wednesday all The Marathon Library hard packed sand and rowed a kids who participated in the Book Discussion Group meets number of different rowboats city’s Camp Adventure this on Friday at 10 a.m. at the the other 28 miles. It’s an summer. Marathon library to discuss interesting look into Florida Tarracino’s life Campers need to bring a “The Barefoot Mailman” by history. dessert to share at the event at Theodore Pratt. For more information, call terboat cap- 416 Eaton St. “Captain St. Columba Episcopal Church It’s a novel based on a real Fran Spinelli at 743-6538. Films, parties tain, gam- Tony’s Key West” is a docu- on 52nd Street, behind the mailman who covered the 68- mark the life bler and mentary produced by Key reputed gun West High School students of former mayor runner, he and “Crossbones” features served as Tarracino as an actor. The life of Capt. Tony mayor of Aug. 12 features a 6 to 9 Tarracino, a legendary for- Key West p.m. Tarracino storytelling mer Key West bar owner and from 1989 contest at the Chart Room one-time island mayor, is to TARRACINO to 1991. Bar at the Pier House Resort, be celebrated Aug. 11 His col- 1 Duval St. The festival high- through 14 with a lightheart- orful life, fictionalized in a light, set for Aug. 13 is to be ed festival. film titled “Cuba Crossing” a street fair from 10 a.m. to 9 The inaugural Captain that starred Stuart Whitman, p.m. in the 400 block of Tony Days events follow an included marrying four times Greene Street. Aug. 10 party celebrating the and fathering 13 children. Captain Tony Days wraps life of Tarracino, who died in His exploits were memorial- up with a Bloody Mary 2008 at age 92. It’s to begin ized by singer Jimmy Buffett Farewell Party beginning at at 6 p.m. at Captain Tony’s in the song “Last Mango in 12:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at Pete’s Saloon, 428 Greene St., Paris.” Dueling Piano Bar, 218 which Tarracino owned for Festival events are to Duval St. almost 30 years. include a showing of “Cuba As part of the celebration, Tarracino arrived in Key Crossing” at 6 p.m. Aug. 11 a $1,000 scholarship is to be West from New Jersey in at the San Carlos Institute, presented in Tarracino’s 1948 with $18 in his pocket. 516 Duval St. honor to a 2011 Key West In the early 1960s, he pur- Also that day, a double High School graduate plan- chased the bar that became feature will be shown at 7 ning “to learn from life with- his namesake. A former char- p.m. at the Tropic Cinema, out first attending college.” LIVING BRIEFS Flagler poster contest to mark the 100-year the event. Applications and anniversary of the Jan. 12, rules can be obtained at the the- contest ongoing 1912, arrival in Key West of the ater, mile marker 49 oceanside, Florida East Coast Railway. or by calling Ginger at 304- The Marathon Community Original poster designs 7842 or sending an e-mail to Theatre is sponsoring a poster should depict the importance of [email protected].

AIR CONDITIONING PAINTING & CARPENTRY MARATHON A/C & APPLIANCES Sales & Service New Life Painting Fast Reliable Service Painting • Concrete • Carpentry Lic # CAC017490 (305) 743-5051 • Home Repairs • 22 Yrs. Exp. Lic # SP3578 & 3579 • References ARTIC-TEMP Fast & Reliable! Residential • Commercial Call 849-0293 or 743-2431 Marine • Sales • Repair Refrigeration • Ice Machines CERAMIC TILE CONCRETE & WOOD DOCKS LANDSCAPING Lic # CAC 053827. 743-5288 PLUMBING DICKSON TILE Restoration Specialist THE YARDMAN Dana's Air Conditioning Custom Tile & Marble Installation Seawalls • Pin Piles • Boatlifts Beautifying the Keys, One Yard At a Ernest E. Rhodes PLUMBING Lic SP1280 & Ins. • 743-0971 Concrete Pumping & Decorative Coatings Time. Yard & Power Washing Services. Licensed CFC1427241 Repairs & Replacement Lic Eng 232 • Call Mark 289-7350 849-2786 KIRK WILL SHOW UP! Commercial & Residential CERAMIC TILE 10700 5TH Ave, Gulf, Marathon Ice Machines • Pool Heaters 743-7072 Lic # CAC 056642 (305) 289-9498 NC TILE & CARPET Ceramic • Porcelain • Marble, ELECTRICAL SERVICES LIMOUSINE SERVICES Granite Tops • Carpet KELLY ELECTRIC PARADISE LIMOUSINE RV SITES Windswept A/C & Appl. Sales & Installation Servicing the Middle Keys Since 1980 SERVICES OCEAN BREEZE RV PARK & MARINA “Shut Your Windows, Shut Your Doors 10899 O/S Hwy, Marathon Dependable! Lic. & Ins. #EC525 For Reservations Full Hook-Ups Always Available Call 305-872-1665 You Ain't Gonna Be Hot No More!” Lic #SP3562 & Insured Call (305) 743-6098 In Well Maintained Park In Marathon Great Prices! Good Service! Call (305) 743-6020 Lic @ CAC056987. Call 289-1748 305-289-3019 GENERAL CONTRACTORS LOCKSMITH R.L. GRANT CONSTRUCTION, INC. STUMP GRINDING AUTO SERVICE & REPAIR CLEANING & LAUNDRY SERVICE Residential & Commercial A-ABLE LOCKSMITHS STUMP MERCEDES BENZ Youman’s Affordable Laundry Service “OUTDOOR ELEVATORS” 24 Hrs. Wash • Dry • Iron • Fold Service & Repair Docks / Roofing / Interiors 743-7448 GRINDING Star Motors Pick Up & Del. Also House Cleaning 1-2-3 + BR’s. 305-896-0175 305-664-0680 / Susan Grant Free Estimates 12300 O/S Hwy, Mrthn, 289-9992 Lic#CGC051833 872-9877 MODULAR HOME SALES & INSTALLS COMPUTER REPAIR March Special! CABINETS HOME IMPROVEMENT Kitchen Korner Teal Technologies, Inc. 3 Free Upgrades Tiki Huts Real Wood Cabinets; Business/Residential Solutions BEACON On 1220 sf., 3 BR, 2 BA, NEW & REPAIR Particle Board Prices Sales, MS Certified System Engineer Deerfield Model 743-7277 Servers-PCs-networking-CCTV CONSTRUCTION #CGC 1505223. 305-923-1717 305-664-0099 [email protected] 305-481-6981 305-289-7655 Lic# CYC000002 Lic #LVSS 1278 & Insured Windows • Doors • Concrete Repair MOVING CARPET CLEANING Kitchens • Baths • Additions CBC1258103 CONCRETE COATINGS DRN MOVING Royal Plus Local & Long Distance LIST YOUR Deco Coatings, Custom Stamping Carpet, Tile & Upholstery Cleaning HOME REDECORTING • AFFORDABLE Boxes*Truck Rentals*Storage Water Extraction & Drying Staining & Sealing (305) 289-MOVE BUSINESS Mold Remediation Stampover Tile, Terrazzo & Asphalt A Fresh Look FDOT# 966624FL MC#450645 IM#26 for as low as $49.28. Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Faux Coral Columns 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE Free Est. & Recession Specials Redecorate In a Day (305) 296-8083 Lic SP 3136 & Insured Using Existing Furnishings Call Laura at 743-5551 www.royalplus.com 305-923-0654 Also: • Staging for Resale Licensed General Contractor • Move-ins • Organizing Deadline: Lybrand Redesign 305-292-2682 Wednesday at 3pm www.LybrandRedesign.com for the Saturday edition. Keynoter KeysNet.com Wednesday, August 3, 2011 3B

TO YOUR HEALTH BACK TO SCHOOL Activity to help stem Groups collect supplies for memory loss? Florida Keys students books, binders, pencils, Researchers don’t know yet.” are conducting studies until Calculators, crayons, rulers, calculators and He said, however, that he is December, which will help the backpacks, more similar school supplies. look for clues certain of the value of an researchers determine if exer- Volunteers from KAIR will active lifestyle. “If you are cise is changing brain function being sought be at Office Depot in Marathon into Alzheimer’s sedentary and have genetic or structure over time. on Thursday from noon to 6 risk for Alzheimer’s disease, Volunteers, ages 60 to 88, It’s nearly back-to-school p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. McClatchy-Tribune you are at risk for decline.” who are right-handed and will- time already — Monroe to 5 p.m. to collect them. Paul Thompson, professor ing to exercise will be given County schools start on Aug. Additionally, a school sup- Long before Alzheimer’s of neurology at University of tests of memory, motor func- 22 — and so, for the 6th ply drive is under way at the disease is diagnosed — before California Los Angeles School tion and mood, and screened sixth year, Keys Area Edward Jones branch office in it robs one of language, judg- of Medicine, said staying for a genetic marker of the dis- Interdenominational Marathon. ment and temperament — a active might be a good habit to ease. During the course of the Resources is providing new Items sought include person capable of normal daily adopt. study, participants will also backpacks, school supplies sneakers for children ages 4 to activities starts to have trouble “This type of evidence is a undergo two fMRI brain scans. and sneakers to families and 13, general school supplies Photo courtesy remembering things. pretty good motivator to get Those who can safely exer- children the nonprofit group and monetary donations to McCLATCHY-TRIBUNE up off the couch, especially if cise and who meet study crite- This early form of memory has recently helped through its help fund backpacks for All kinds of school supplies you’re worried about staying ria will be assigned a fitness food pantry. school-age children. loss is considered a harbinger can be donated for Keys kids mentally sharp.” trainer and expected to build KAIR is asking the com- Donations can be dropped off of Alzheimer’s disease, which in need. KAIR and Edward affects upward of 5.1 million Smith and collaborators at their endurance on a treadmill munity to collect the following at the Edward Jones office in people in the United States. Marquette University and the to 30 minutes of exercise four supplies for local kids: the Town Square Mall, 11400 Jones are both collecting Researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin days a week. Backpacks, sneakers, note- Overseas Highway, Suite 220. them in the Middle Keys. University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee are studying whether exercise can stall this form of memory loss — called Notice of City of Layton Florida Keys amnestic mild cognitive impairment, or aMCI — and Business Cards stave off the progression of City Council Meetings Alzheimer’s disease. By delaying the onset of the Alzheimer’s by just five Notice of City of Layton City Regular ISLAND VILLA years, the number of people GENERAL affected by the disease could Monthly Council Meetings be cut in half, said J. Carson CONTRACTOR Smith, assistant professor of The City of Layton City Council will meet at 7:00 pm on the following We can build ANYTHING... health sciences at UWM and Thursdays for the Regular City Council Meetings; August 4, COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL the study’s lead investigator. September 8, October 6, November 10 and December 1, 2011 FREE ESTIMATE With rare exception, at Layton City Hall, MM 68 1/2, AND CONSULTATION Alzheimer’s is a disease of an John Esslinger aging brain. According to the 68260 Overseas Highway, Long Key, Florida 81681 Overseas Hwy. State Certified • General Contractor Islamorada, Florida National Institute of Aging, www.islandvillageneralcontractor.com 305.664.8900 most cases occur after age 60. The proposed agendas will be available at the City Administrative Office About 40 percent of those who or by email at [email protected]. develop the disease have a Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. genetic risk factor. Islamorada Office Now Open In a paper published last Should a person decide to appeal any decision taken at the meeting, month in the journal he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, Psychiatry Research, Smith he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings and his colleagues used neu- is made (Section 283.0105 F.S.1995) roimaging — functional mag- Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, should anyone Darel D. Pruett, D.O. netic resonance imaging, or require special seating or other accommodations, please call 305-664-4667 Board Certified fMRI — to compare blood prior to the meeting so that arrangements may be made. Skin Cancer • Surgery of the Skin flow in the brains of subjects Diseases of the Skin • Microsurgery with aMCI who had either Mimi Young been physically active or inac- City Clerk 664-8828 872-0090 296-3334 tive. Published Keynoter 8/3/11 82883 O/S Hwy. MM 30 1010 Kennedy Dr. Smith tested a particular Ste. 304 type of memory, called seman- tic memory, which allows the brain to distinguish word meanings. In this study, sub- jects were asked to discrimi- nate between famous and unfamiliar names. When semantic memory was trig- gered, subjects who participat- ed in physical activity showed enhanced blood flow to a piece of brain anatomy called the caudate nucleus. The role of this part of the brain in memory isn’t well understood. Studies have mostly focused on the hip- pocampus — a seahorse- shaped brain structure critical to learning and memory, which is damaged during the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Smith said the caudate nucleus is important because it plays a supportive role in semantic memory — the abili- ty to differentiate, for exam- ple, a recognizable name like Frank Sinatra from that of a stranger. Alzheimer’s disease affects memory of past events, but it also inhibits semantic memory, thus eventually pre- venting a person from readily naming objects and people. “These are pilot studies that will lead to looking at whether exercise is changing brain function or structure,” Smith said. “Future studies will explore how those changes relate to cognitive function over time.” What isn’t clear is how much exercise is required to delay memory loss. “Minimal physical activity will offer a positive effect,” Smith said, “but the benefit of high-intensity exercise we

LIVING BRIEFS Keys to Peace now accepts food The Keys to Peace booth at the Island Market Place in Key Largo is now a drop-off site for the Burton Memorial United Methodist Church Food Pantry. You can bring nonperish- able food items to the market, mile marker 101, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The food pantry at Burton is a member of the Southernmost Homeless Assistance League, provid- ing food to the homeless as well as dinners weekly. 4B Wednesday, August 3, 2011 KeysNet.com Keynoter Observer crossword puzzle “Working Verse”- Solution in the August 7 Keynoter ACROSS 57 Tot’s aversion 116 Greek meeting 28 Biblical affirmative 74 Coveted award 1 Equestrian pastime 58 City on the Oka place 29 Adulterated 75 TV choice 5 Gold coin of yore 59 Coop males 117 Not fooled by 30 Federer’s forte 76 Seamen 10 Banana leafstalk 60 Greek theater 118 Oaf 36 Hyde Park sight 78 Coming-out girl fiber 61 Nourishes 119 Made slippery 37 Funny Martha 79 Julio’s hoop 15 Showed up 62 Wright wing? 120 French income 39 Lawn game 80 Knightly title 19 Great Barrier Island 63 Collection 121 Decorticate 40 Twice LI 82 Flags 20 Literary Arden 64 Delay 122 Desires 42 Covers with frost 83 Group of nine 21 Fiddler and pianist 67 Scarab 123 “Pagliacci!” heroine 43 Tow, in Turin 85 Poker type 22 Melville title 70 Lulu 124 Poe’s first 45 Wear out 86 Topnotch 23 Courts 73 Charlemagne’s 125 “Ring” goddess 46 Main or Wall 88 Ostrich’s kin 24 Relative of the domain, for short 47 Oarlock 89 Former capital of serape 74 Double quartet DOWN 49 Part of CBS Assam 25 Comes down hard 77 ___ the hills 1 Talc 50 Turku, to a Swede 94 Knight’s nemesis 26 Pride member 81 Cordial flavoring 2 “Lion in Winter” 51 “Old ___”: Satan 96 Stuck 27 Start of 4-line topi- 84 Herring’s cousin star 52 HST follower 97 Cruise port cal verse 85 “Amadeus”character 3 Shooting star 53 “Believe ___ Not” 98 Memorable comic 31 Beethoven’s “Fur 87 Third line of the 4 Hot spots 54 ___ qua non Gilda ___” verse 5 Tryout tape 55 Moved soil 99 On cloud nine 32 Learning method 90 Five Dynastics capital 6 Sloth 56 Blockhead 100 Society of Jesus 33 Fabled hare 91 New Testament 7 Face 61 San Joaquin Valley founder 34 Facially self-con- book 8 Director’s call town 102 Eagle’s perch: var. scious 92 Attila was one 9 U. ___ of the UN 65 Van Gogh’s brother 103 Burn 35 Hangar area 93 ___ down: muted 10 Oppositionist 66 Enthusiasm 105 “Wreck of the Mary • TOTAL NUDITY... 38 UK TV network 95 Samovar 11 Borscht base 67 Fictional Adam ___” Distinctive and 41 ___ dig: beneath 96 More extensive 12 Re space 68 Relax 107 Figure of speech one’s dignity 98 Elect. unit 13 Jazz group 69 Writer/director 108 Give the wolfish eye Tasteful 44 Campaigned 101 Challenges 14 St. Francis’s birth- Kazan 109 Both hands up time • Florida’s Most 45 Lao-tse follower 104 James biographer place 70 Word with prim- 110 Served perfectly 48 Symbols of hard- 106 Balbo or Tajo 15 Fadeproof rose or bridle 111 Mother of Castor Beautiful Women ness 108 Last line of the verse 16 In the center of 71 ___ water: threat- 112 Ionian gulf • Private Table 50 Second line of the 114 Sikorsky 17 Disposition ened 113 Buddy or Bugs verse 115 Needed under fire? 18 Long, long time 72 Watts’s instrument 114 Far from cordial Dances Available • Full Liquor and Food Served ’til Close • Open ’til 4am • Couples Welcome

Keys Hottest Happy Hour 4-8 pm No Cover • 1/2 price Appetizers 2-4-1 Dances • 2-4-1 Drinks Tuesday - Locals Night

Come visit our online photo galleries and submit your own at www.KeysNet.com/Photos solution Crossword the July 30 puzzle. Solution to The Keynoter Classifieds 305-743-5551

A A A A A A A A A A A A 1656-Pages 1667, in the Public Against The Above Named SHIRLEY BUFTON, Records of Monroe County, Defendant(s), Who Are Not No. 2779700 PATRICIA INGLES, PATRICE Florida.Upon which the No. 2980900 Known To Be Dead Or Alive, H. KNOWLES, CHRISTINE H Association asserts a lien, plus Whether Said Unknown NOTICE OF COLLECTIVE FREDRIKSEN, ROBERT interest, in addition to late fees, NOTICE OF Parties May Claim An BARGAINING SESSION KREUTANER, JOAN court costs, and attorney’s fees PUBLIC SALE Interest As Spouses, Heirs, LEMONS, EDWARDO as the continue to accrue. Devisees, Grantees, Or Other The Monroe County Sheriff’s MARTINEZ, CARMEN The vehicle(s) listed below will Claimants Office and Fraternal Order of MARTINEZ, CARMEN Has been filed against you and be sold at public auction for Defendants. Police will engage in collective MARTINEZ, EILEEN you are required to serve a cash at FLORIDA KEYS bargaining for MCSO Deputies SOMMER, FELICE ST. copy of your written defenses if TOWING INC., 1620 Overseas NOTICE OF ACTION on August 10, 2011 at the GERMAINE, RENE any, to it on Plaintiff’s attorney, Hwy, Marathon FL 33050 at Sheriff’s Administrative LAFAYETTE, EUGENE Cynthia F. Civil, Esquire, 8:00 AM on August 31, 2011 TO: PATRICIA INGLES; Headquarters, 5525 College TIMPH AND NORMA JEAM whose address is 5196 in accordance to Florida If living, but believed to be Road on Stock Island. Session TIMPH; ; If living, And all Overseas Highway, Marathon, Statute Section 713.78 for deceased, And all Unknown is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. to Unknown Parties Claiming Florida 33050, on or before unpaid towing & storage. Parties Claiming By, 9:30 a.m. Each session is open By, Through, Under And August, 26th, 2011, and file the Through, Under And Against to the public. Anyone desiring Against The Above Named original with the Clerk of this 1. 2003 JAYC The Above Named to appeal any decision taken at Defendant(s), Who Are Not Court, either before service on VIN: 1UJBJ02L5316B0063 Defendant(s), Who Are Not any session will need a record Known To Be Dead Or Alive, Plaintiff’s attorney of Known To Be Dead Or Alive, of the proceedings, and may Whether Said Unknown immediately thereafter; 2. 1996 TOYOTA Whether Said Unknown need to ensure that a verbatim Parties May Claim An otherwise a default will be VIN: 4T1BG12K2TU938809 Parties May Claim An record of the proceedings is Interest As Spouses, Heirs, entered against you for the Interest As Spouses, Heirs, made. If you need Devisees, Grantees, Or Other relief demanded in the 3. 2002 JEEP Devisees, Grantees, Or Other accommodation or assistance Claimants complaint VIN: 1J4GX48S52C235576 Claimants, to attend, please contact Defendants. Val Marinello at 305-292-7001. THIS NOTICE shall be 4. 1994 MAZDA Whose last known address is: NOTICE OF ACTION published once each week for VIN: JM1EC4355R0317071 c/o Andrew B. Jones Jr., 2562 Publish August 3, 2011 two (2) consecutive weeks in Carr Road, Adams, Florida Keys Keynoter TO: SHIRLEY BUFTON; the Florida Keys Keynoter. Publish August 3, 2011 Tennessee, 370101 If living, but believed to be Florida Keys Keynoter deceased, And all Unknown DATED this 18th day of July, YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an No. 2973800 Parties Claiming By, 2011. action to foreclose a Claim of

A A Through, Under And Against / Lien on the following described MEETING NOTICE The Above Named DANNY KOLHAGE AD 2767400 property in Monroe County, Defendant(s), Who Are Not as Clerk of the Court Florida; Week 6, Villa 2. of THE The Duck Key Security IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF AD/ 2779700 Known To Be Dead Or Alive, REEF AT MARATHON, , a Advisory Board will hold a Whether Said Unknown By: Tammy L. Marciel THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL Condominium, pursuant to the meeting on August 4, 2011 at Parties May Claim An Deputy Clerk CIRCUIT IN AND FOR declaration of Condominium NOTICE OF COLLECTIVE 1:00 P.M. at 126 Bimini Drive, MONROE COUNTY, BARGAINING SESSION Interest As Spouses, Heirs, recorded in Official Records Duck Key, FL. Devisees, Grantees, Or Other Publish 7/27/11 & 8/03/11 FLORIDA Book 849, Page 2268-Page Claimants, Florida Keys Keynoter 2355, in the Public Records of The Monroe County Sheriff’s Tom Neville Case No. 08-CA-219-M Office and Fraternal Order of Monroe County, Florida, and Chairman of the Duck Key Whose last known address is: 4 dated March 16, 1982, and all Police will engage in collective Security Advisory Board No. 2978700 THE REEF AT MARATHON bargaining for MCSO Deputies Prospect Avenue, Wareham amendments thereto, Massachusetts, 02558 CONDOMUNIUM including, but not limited to First on August 10, 2011 at the Publish August 3, 2011 NOTICE OF ASSOCIATION, INC,. a Sheriff’s Administrative Amendment to Declaration Florida Keys Keynoter YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an PUBLIC SALE Florida Non-Profit Corporation, dated March 17, 1982, and Headquarters, 5525 College Plaintiff, Road on Stock Island. Session action to foreclose a Claim of recorded in Official Records Lien on the following described The vehicle(s) listed below will Book 853 at Pages is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. to be sold at public auction for vs. 9:30 a.m. Each session is open / property in Monroe County, 1656-Pages 1667, in the Public AD 2765500 Florida; Week 1, Villa 11 and cash at FLORIDA KEYS Records of Monroe County, to the public. Anyone desiring TOWING INC., 1620 Overseas SHIRLEY BUFTON, to appeal any decision taken at Weeks 16 and 17, Villa, of THE Florida. Upon which the Real Estate. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF REEF AT MARATHON, , a Hwy, Marathon FL 33050 at PATRICIA INGLES, PATRICE Association asserts a lien, plus any session will need a record THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL 8:00 AM on August 28, 2011 H. KNOWLES, CHRISTINE H of the proceedings, and may Condominium, pursuant to the interest, in addition to late fees, Business. CIRCUIT IN AND FOR declaration of Condominium in accordance to Florida FREDRIKSEN, ROBERT court costs, and attorney’s fees need to ensure that a verbatim MONROE COUNTY, Statute Section 713.78 for KREUTANER, JOAN record of the proceedings is recorded in Official Records as the continue to accrue. FLORIDA Book 849, Page 2268-Page unpaid towing & storage. LEMONS, EDWARDO made.Lifestyle. If you need MARTINEZ, CARMEN accommodation or assistance 2355, in the Public Records of Has been filed against you and Case No. 08-CA-219-M Monroe County, Florida, and 1. 1994 HONDA MARTINEZ, CARMEN you are required to serve a to attend, please contact VIN: 1HGEJ2122RL013862 MARTINEZ, EILEEN Val Marinellofind at it 305-292-7001. in dated March 16, 1982, and all copy of your written defenses if THE REEF AT MARATHON amendments thereto, SOMMER, FELICE ST. any, to it on Plaintiff’s attorney, CONDOMUNIUM Publish August 3, 2011 GERMAINE, RENE Published 7/29/11 including, but not limited to First Cynthia F. Civil, Esquire, ASSOCIATION, INC,. a Amendment to Declaration Florida Keys Keynoter LAFAYETTE, EUGENE whose address is 5196 The Reporter Florida Non-Profit Corporation, TIMPH AND NORMA JEAM Tavernier FL 33070 dated March 17, 1982, and Overseas Highway, Marathon, Plaintiff, recorded in Official Records TIMPH; ; If living, And all Florida 33050, on or before free in local newspaper racks Book 853 at Pages Unknown Parties Claiming August, 26th, 2011, and file the vs. By, Through, Under And

6B Wednesday, August 3, 2011 KeysNet.com Keynoter

The Keynoter Classifieds 305-743-5551

A A A A A A A A A A A A

MM 100- KEY LARGO MARATHON Clean, VILLAGE. 2BD/1.5BA, comfortable travel trailer in Exc. cond., W/D, Screened Keys RV. $695 ‡ water & room., unfurn., Avail. 8/15. electric. Free cable. F/L/S. 125 Second Ct. 404-983-7258 305-896-2915 MARATHON/LITTLE VENICE 1/1 furn duplex, granite coun-

A A ters, upgraded thru-out. 116th St., O. $800 mo. 954-295-0717 A MOVE IN NOW from $250 or coleenmoe–gmail.com. week. MARATHON. Weekly MARATHON ONE HALF or monthly. Fully furnished. DUPLEX All utilities, cable & free WI FI 1 BR, 1 BA, unfurnished. Close included. 305-289-0800 to shopping. $750/mo. BIG PINE KEY - Canalfront 1 Call Nick 305-522-6567 BR, 1 BA, upper level apt. Marathon Studio Apt w/full kit. Dockage, large yard. All utilities Yearly, cute, part furn, w/d, air, included. $1400/mo. priv. loc., off str pking. $950/mo 305-407-6153 incl utls. Credit refs cked, F/L/S.

A A GRASSY KEY - LARGE 1 BR No pets. 609-425-7800 ON MORTON ST. Fully furn, COMMUNITY HEALTH OF MARATHON W/D, front & back entrance. SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. (CHI) WATERFRONT APT private, non-profit corp. has the Nice yard! $1100/mo. F/L. A A for 2 people. $980 incl util. (305) 289-0080 following positions available: Dock privileges. Avail now. Physician, F/T; Dental Assist BIG PINE KEY 2 BR, 1 BA, on GRASSY KEY 305-743-8111 P/T; Pharmacy Tech F/T canal. Gated compound on one WATERFRONT Small, 1 BR MM 102. Downstairs 1/1. at our Marathon Center. acre. Very private. Indoor efficiency, dock, unfurn, perfect $850, Incl Util F/S. Competitive salary & excellent heated pool, hot tub, W/D. for one person, $750/mo. F/L. No pets or smoking. 1 person. benefits. E.O.E. Apply in $1475/mo. (305) 395-3415 305-216-6300 person, call, or fax resume: 305-904-8866 or CHI, 10300 SW 216 St., Miami, BIG PINE KEY 3/2 stilt home. KEY COLONY BEACH 2/1 305-970-4344. Unfurn, on canal, 60’ dockage, 1st FLOOR DUPLEX. FL 33190; Ph: (305) 252-4872; MM 106 - Bayside Apt., W/D, tile & carpet. Deck. $1600 Dock, W/D, furn. All util ‡ cable Fax: 305- 254-4987; 1BD/1BA, Full kitchen. /mo., F/L/S. 305-304-1934 inc. Pet nego. $1700 F/L/S. Avail. now, $600 per mo., HEALTHCARE Home Health Long term only. 973-907-6449 Agency Seeks THERAPISTS, MARATHON F/L. Spanish- 786-210-9114. RN’s, LPN’s & CNA’s. 3/2 HOME Little Torch Key - downtstairs English - 407-591-1498. Central A/C. $1200 ‡ Apt. 1/1, incl water & elect, Medicare Certified Agency / Upper Key Largo, 2/2 furn water & electric. F/L/S. W/D, garage, screen porch, HHA 299992862. duplex. Oceanview, 9 mi. from 305-393-1987 shared yard/dock, in quiet area. Tel: 305-220-1088 cean Reef! Boat ramp access $1350/mo. 423-593-4730 Fax Resume: 305-220-6606 W/D, D/W. Sm Pets/No smoke, LONG KEY Triplex unit, on F/L/S $1400. 954-614-4222

AAAA canal. 2BR, 2BA, furn. MARATHON Luxurious 3/2 $1200/mo F/L/S. Marsha A A 1200sf home, recently remod, Martin, Coldwell Banker GRACE JONES DAYCARE deep canal w/over 60’ mooring, Schmitt R.E., 305-289-6522 A A Great home w/your looking for a qualified teacher 14’ dpth. boat! $2100/mo 305-360-2233 LOWER MATECOMBE Key Colony Beach, MM 53 C.D.A. / 45 state hours. (MM74) Large 1BR, 1 BA on Half duplex to share, mostly Must love children. A A A A MM 100 BAYSIDE - CBS water. Furn or unfurn. Front furn. $600 mo ‡ utils. 1 vehicle Call 743-6064 2BD/2BA home. Like new. Looking for a Local MARATHON - CARPORT and back screened porches. parking. No smoking, no pets. Fenced yard, no pets, no Business? Also see SALE! Call for details. 305-393-3003 Quiet, residential. Female smoking $1250/mo. F/L/S preferred. 617-365-1092 The Florida Keys Business Cleaning out lots of stuff. MARATHON 1 & 2 BR, 43rd Directory in every issue of the Call 305-393-2271 A A 716 26th St. Ocean. St, Gulf. 1st floor rear and 2nd Keynoter! Sat., Aug 6th, 8am MM 105 BAYSIDE - 1BD/1BA flr apts. Partially furn. No pets. Key West Inn in Key Largo ground level, Blackwater $1000-$1200/mo, first & last. A A now accepting applications for Sound. Fam. nbrhd. 1Yr. lease, (negotiable). 423-775-5731 all positions! Apply in person, utilities incl., schools close by, BAYFRONT BEAUTY

A A

A A MARATHON 1 BR 201 Ocean Dr, Key Largo MM $825/mo. F/L/S 305-522-4863 2 BR/2 BA house with Sun- EXECUTIVE DUPLEX 100. No phone calls please. deck. Call 305-771-9381, leave Looking for a Local Service? Tavernier MM 92 3 BR, 3 BA. Completely remodeled, ground KILL ROACHES & msg. $2000-$3500 Month. MAINTENANCE Now taking Also see Small pet negotiable. level, porch, 50th St. Must see! PALMETTO BUGS! ulises.a.lopez–gmail.com applications. Must have own The Florida Keys Business GUARANTEED. Partially Furnished. 305-393-1315 transportation. Painting, Directory in every issue of the Available at the Home Depot. Handicapped accessible. carpentry, grounds, small Keynoter! $2000/mo. 305-393-1172 MARATHON 2/1half duplex. Private Collector Wants $1,100, F/L/S. Fenced in,

repairs. Please call 743-5246 A A between 9am-3pm. Rolex Dive watches and Pilot remodeled. No pets. Call Lela 395-0814 or email Watches. Old model Military Let’s Make A Deal! 1000 sq ft MARATHON RESTAURANT A A lela–coldwellbanker.com GET A JOB clocks & watches. Condo unit 4 rent, US 1, MTH. HIRING ALL POSITIONS. Call 305-743-4578 MARATHON Charming 2/1 Share or rent entire space. EXP’D ONLY. Apply in person, KEY LARGO MM 101.5-Large Check out the on tropical canal setting. 950 sf. 305-731-1183 or 731-9751 Sunset Grille & Raw Bar, 7 1/1 $895/mo, or 2/2, $1295/mo $1400/mo includes utilities. Knights Key Blvd, Marathon. employment section w/garage apt. Screened patio, boat ramp, clean, recently Call Andy, 561-212-3045 of the Keynoter Classifieds. upgraded. 786-218-0509

The Keynoter Classifieds 305-743-5551

A A A A A A A A A A A A

Paradise Towing is buying junked cars. Call (305) 731-6540

A A

AIRCRAFT - Cessna 172 1963 Fresh annual 800 SMOH. Good electronics, clean aircraft. $24,500. Call 305-849-0277 Real Estate. Business. A A A A Lifestyle. 2000 ‘‘B’’ Lobster certificates with brand new traps. $125 ea. find it in Call (305) 522-4796

AA Dave buys permits So Atlantic Snapper, Grouper, Gulf Reef, K/Mack, Shark, Sword, Tuna. free in local newspaper racks $$$ in 48 hours! 904-262-2869

AAAA All types of permits for sale!! Rock Shrimp, King Fish, S AAtlantictlantic Snapper, Grouper, Gulf 6 Pack reef & pelagic, Commercial Gulf Reef Fish, Gulf Snapper IFQ’s, Long Line

A A Pkg. Many other permits avail. We buy, sell & broker all types Carolina Skiff Specialists All of permits. Call before you buy LOGO Dummy080 sizes & models: Sea Chasers, or sell! Please call for prices. Error: 1 Bennington pontoons & Hydra- Licensed & Bonded. All permits A A sports. Call Ft. Myers for West guaranteed valid for transfer, MARATHON 1250 ft. storage Coast pricing! 800-955-7543 many ref’s avail. John Potts Jr. area, with AC, has 1000 ft 321-784-5982, 321-302-3630 showroom, 180 ft US 1 www.shipsusa.com frontage. Ample parking, A A loading dock. Reasonably A A Liveaboard Docks Marathon, 13’ BOSTON WHALER ’88 covered deck area, pvt bath priced! Call John 522-0066 or with 2000 50 hp 2 stroke Merc. YAMAHA LF250BTXR Kurt 481-4838 house. Free W/D for residents. Runs great! W/trailer, custom 100 hours. Warranty to 12 mo’s for the price of 10! MARATHON Comm building made bench seat. New control/ June 2014. Two SS props. Check with us 1st! 731-3386 2357 Overseas Hwy. cable. $3900. 305-923-4988 Trading up to 300. 2,700 sq ft for $2,000/mo. $13,500. Call 289-5986 22’ COBIA W/CABIN. A MUST SEE. 225 Yamaha, 1999. Trailer Call to see 305-481-3198 A A included. Reduced! $13,000 Dummy0801-16:02:34

MARATHON Commercial obo. 305-684-0033, Marathon. A A MTHN-Marine Storage: boats, 2 x 4.0 (56.4706) Office bldg. 2400 sf, tiled, very Dummy nice. 8301 US Hwy, $3000/mo 23’ MAKO BOAT SLIP FOR RENT MM99 trailers, campers, any clean ‡ sales tax. 305-289-0802 NO MOTOR Ocean side. $10 ft. Up to 40ft. storage OK on wheels. Best BEST OFFER! No liveaboard, Water & rates in town. Check with us Dummy Marathon Quaint retail office 305-942-1686 Electric. (305) 942-3055 first! Call Emil, 731-3386 commercial space for rent. 850 SF, highway frontage/visible. 26’ Mako CC Twin 200hp Inside Dry Storage for rent (305) 923-3855 Yamaha, alum trl. Also 2 each: from $150 per month. GM 871 T.I., Allison 2:1, Twin The Boathouse, CALL Mrthn US1-3Spaces Avail. Disk Quick Shift 1.5:1. Best Marathon, FL. 1st, 1500 sf; 2nd, 1000 sf, 3rd, offer takes it. 305-731-0052 305-481-0653 CLASSIFIEDS 800 sf. All can be combined or rent separate. $1/sf ‡ util, 36’ SEA RAY 1983 SUMMER MADNESS taxes & insur. 305-923-9542 Runs great. $30,000 OBO. SPECIAL Generator, A/C’s, the $400/mo plus tax and electric. 743-5551 works! Call John, Dockside in Marathon. 305-731-0114. 305-743-0000