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CRIME FRONT KeyWest woman is named victim of homicide in St.Pete
Police want help finding out hathappened to Christie New, an equestrian and alover of stray animals.
BY GWEN FILOSA [email protected]
St. Petersburg police want the KATIE ATKINS Keynoter public’s help untangling the story behind the homicide of aKey West woman. ECLECTIC ARTATSEAFOOD FEST Christie New, 43, who divided her time between Key West and Noel Skiba of Michigan paints as people dance to music by Howard Livingston &the Mile Marker 24 Band at the Morgantown, N.C., died March 7 Original Marathon Seafood Festival Sunday. The annual two-dayevent started in 1976 and is put on by the after being found six days earlier in Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce and Organized Fishermen of Florida. Held everyMarch, it features apark by amaintenance worker local seafood, liveentertainmentand morethan 220vendors, along with aboatshow. who heard her moaning, according to the Tampa Bay Times. She suffered “severe trauma,” police investigators said, declining to give details. Police haven’t given acause of death. MIDDLE KEYS “We can’t say whether or not it’s abeating,” said Samantha Wil- liams, aspokeswoman for the St. Keys church Petersburg Police Department. “I can’t say one way or another.” Asked if it could have been a gunshot wound, Williams said, “It’s takes on housing apossibility. Any form of trauma at this point is apossibility.” New, anative of Chambersburg, St.Columba Episcopal Church ey. Pa., left adaughter, Hunter, 9. is looking to buy an apartment “We understand there is a New was discovered about 11:30 building. It’salready housing need for housing for people that a.m. March 1inLake Maggiore lots of people in RVsfollowing live here and we are negotiating Park with life-threatening injuries, thehurricane. for aproperty in Marathon,” she police said. She was taken to ahos- said, adding it will be profession- pital, where she remained in critical ally renovated if all goes as condition until she died. BY KATIE ATKINS planned. KATIE ATKINS Keynoter Police don’t know why New was [email protected] She did not give theaddress of Acouple stands outside the RV trailer they’ve been living in at St. in St. Petersburg and neither does the apartment building or pro- Columba Episcopal Church in Marathon. her sister, who told FOX 13 news The shortage of affordable vide atime line for when reno- that New was on aroad trip from housing throughout the Florida vations will be done, but said Key West to Ocala, where her horse Keys is nothing new. It was a monthly rentamounts will be nationofevents from before and 200people have transitioned in trainer lives, and then planned to problem long before Hurricane calculated based on income. after. and out of the trailersfor afew drive to the bay area. Irma came along in September “It’s ahybrid type of program, Three weeksafter the storm, months at atime while finding New’s sister told the local press and exacerbated the issue, but a so it’s arental but it’s also a the churchbought22RVtrailers otherarrangements. that New had met amale acquain- Middle Keys church is working co-op,” she said. “We know andput 10 of them on the “We are flexible on that but on its own solution. from people in our parish and church property. The other 12 we try to give people achance to SEE INVESTIGATION,2A St. Columba EpiscopalChurch communitythat peopleare really were stationed from Islamorada get their feet on the ground, on 52nd Street near mile marker struggling, and we want to help.” to Key West. then we networkwith our people 50 bayside is in the processof St. Columba has already been “It’s atemporary disaster to get themintoapermanent buying a16-unit apartment helping people with their hous- recoverysite for people who had place,” she said. “We’retrying to building that will potentially ing situations since the Sept. 10 different reasons why they supportthe communityand have house those in need at a“doa- hurricane. It wasn’t the storm couldn’t find other housing arelationship with it.” ble” monthly rate, according to that set the apartmentbuilding while fixing up their homes,” Rev. Canon Debra Maconaugh- purchase in motion, but acombi- Maconaughey said, adding about Katie Atkins: 305-440-3219
STATELEGISLATURE Legislators agree to more than $21M forKeys projects
The initial ask was$60 million, statelawmakers After the mass shooting Feb. ful in bringing home asignif- New turn down some Monroe County requests formajor 14 that killed 17 at Broward icant amount of funding for the land purchases but approve other proposals. County’s Marjory Stoneman district this session,” state Rep. Douglas High School, legislators Holly Raschein said in aTues- lature under astate $88.7 billion rewrote adraft budget to fund day email. “Hurricane Irma BY KEVIN WADLOW budget passed Sunday. about $400 million for in- placed astrain on both our local Classifieds 5B [email protected] County officials asked for a creased school security state- and state budgets, and securing Living 1B total of about $60million in wide and mental-health out- funding to help our community Obituaries 2A Monroe County will receive money for housing-site and reach. recover was my top priority.” Opinion 5A nearly $21million in state fund- conservation purchases, anew “Like in years past, we had to Monroe County Commission- Puzzles 2B Printedon ing for its major money requests emergency operations center fight for every single state dollar Puzzles 100% recycled submitted to the Florida Legis- and water projects. but once again we were success- SEE KEYS MONEY, 2A answers 2B newsprint 305-743 - 5680 www.DiscountDemolitions.com Lic#CGC1523252 DEMOLITION SITE WORK HAULING DUMPSTERS 2A KEYNOTER WEDNESDAY MARCH142018 Keys News FLKEYSNEWS.COM
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HURRICANE CLEANUP Canal-debris crews hit some rough water
Contractorslearn Key canalstargeted by a smaller equipment,” she debris, appliances and won’t stay at this location um” impact. thatsomeFlorida Keys $6 million debris-removal saidTuesday. “It was more. long beforebeing hauled “Basedonaerialphotos, canals requiresmaller program of the Florida nothingearth-shattering.” “This is notdredging. by trucks to the [Lower there is an estimated debris-removalgear. Department of Environ- Contractors DRC Envi- It’s something that’s never Keys] debris management 100,000 cubicyardsof mental Protection, Mon- ronmental Services, work- been done before,” Mur- site at the former Big Pine marine hurricane debris roe County officials told ing underDEP and Mon- phy said.“They’re going in Key Prison site.” thatneedstoberemoved BY KEVIN WADLOW Upper Keys residents at a roe County supervision, to clean out the canals and The Florida Keys have fromKeys’ waters at a [email protected] recent meeting of the areexpected to focuson see what’s down thereon “513 canals,” which refers total removal cost of $15to Tavernier Community thehardest-hitareas for the bottom.” to asingle entrance to $30million,” acounty Contractors working to Association. thesix four to six months. “Collecting marine de- open water. Anetwork of report says.” The numbers clean hurricanedebris “The work has not come For the overall county, bris is aslower process community canalsthat could change once actual from Florida Keys canals to astandstill butthere work could continue for than collectingland de- lead to asingle entrance debris amounts are got some early lessons. were some unexpected more than ayear. bris,” county information counts as one canal. known.” Awork barge —actually glitches,” CountyCom- TheCategory 4hurri- officer CammyClark said. Officials estimate that two smaller bargeslashed mission Sylvia Murphy cane on Sept. 10 filled “Marinedebris that is “all [canals] wereimpact- Kevin Wadlow: together —proved tobe said. numerous canalssystems collectedwill be takenby ed to some degree.” About 305-440-3206 too large to make it down “Theyhad to take the with damaged docks, barge to atemporary off- 247are consideredtohave some of the first Big Pine bargesapart and use some downed trees,structural loading site,” she said.“It suffered “high” or “medi-
LOWER KEYS IN THE COURTS Two men die in Ex-Realtorsstaffer separatecrashes expected to admit stealing$276,000 Ascooter driver is dragged beneath acar on Stock Island, motorcyclist Some of the stolen tenced Thursday, Poist dies on Big Pine. moneywenttowarda2012 said. Camaroand a2016Nissan Wood’s attorney Frontier pickup,according couldn’tbereached for BY GWEN FILOSA to reports. comment. [email protected] The Realtors associ- ation, at 3422Duck Ave. Two menwere killedin BY GWEN FILOSA at the time, didn’t at first separate crashes in the Low- [email protected] listthe stolen amounts. er Keys thisweek: Amotor- They werelater detailed cyclist on U.S. 1. on Big Pine Prosecutors expect a in theKey West arrest Wood Key and ascooter rider on former executive of the report. The finalnumber: Stock Island. Key West Association of $276,000. In the scooterdeath Mon- GOOGLE MAPS Realtorstopleadguilty Woodworked for the day,Richard M. King,35, of Ascooter driver wasstruck and killed outside the Tom this weektostealing association for 11 years Fort Myerswas struck by a Thumb storeonStock Island Mondaymorning. morethan aquartermil- and was its executive for car that entered an intersec- liondollars fromthe fiveyears. In March tion directlyinfront of him, agency last year. 2017,Wood abruptly the Florida Highway Patrol ond Street and stopped at Sunday night, James Yadiris Wood, 35,who resignedvia email, citing said. He was pinnedand the intersection’sstop sign. Wade Dillinger, 49, died in gaveher currenttownas personal and medical draggedbeneath the Honda After the utility truckturned amotorcycle crash on Big Elizabethtown, Ky., is reasons,according to &,/B6@ Accord driven by ArielCruz right onto Second, the scoot- Pine. chargedwith felony then-association presi- B; B06 Cordero,48, of Key West er continuedwest and Cor- TheFHP said he was on a grand theft of morethan dent Stacy Stahl in a Kingwas near the Tom dero enteredthe intersec- 2012 Yamaha headed south- $100,000. statement to police. (=6@ *,+;/" $0;= Thumb store about7:13a.m. tionand struck the scooter. bound at mile marker 31 She was arrested Dec. Stahl and others began #69@6/9":/< behind amid-sizeutility Cordero was trying to about 7:50p.m. when he 1, 2017,nine months to comb through the truck when he approached cross Maloney to proceed swerved to the leftinto the after theRealtors group office to getahandle on 8A @;;@.A5) Second Street. The Accord straight onto Second. northbound turn lanewhere announced her departure the business end when ;@ 87-3> *%<"B was traveling south on Sec- Whenthe Accord entered an SUV was, the FHP said. in amemo that men- theydiscovered monthly his path, King laidthe bike The frontofhis cyclestruck tioned“troublingfinan- statementsfromAmer- '/+"@987->3!;) downonits left side. His the frontleftofa2012 Hy- cial discrepancies” had icanExpress cards in the 4;1+,?6/B16"),@23 body and the scooter slid undai Tucson driven by beenfound. recycle bin. BEACH beneath the Accord, which Raveh Underwood, 24, of On Tuesday, Wood They didn’tknowof ADVISORIES draggedthe driver beneath SummerlandKey. remainedatthe Stock the cards’ existence. the vehicle and stopped on Dillinger was thrownoff Island Detention Center, Woodand herhusband Obituaries The Monroe County the southeast corner of the the motorcycleand struck locked up on a$250,000 William Woodhad credit Health Department tests intersection withthe scooter the ground. He was takento bond. She is due in Mon- cards with the bills going & Keys beaches every two driver pinned underneath, Fisherman’s Community roeCountyCircuit Court to the association,where Memorials weeks for the presence of according to the FHP. HospitalinMarathon,where Judge Mark Jones’ court Yadiris Wood paidthem enteric bacteria. There Kingwas pronounced he died. He was not wearing Thursday for achange- off with association Upper Keys: (305) 852-3216 currently are no health deadonthe scene by Mon- ahelmet, according to the of-plea hearing. money, police said. Some Marathon-Key West: (305) 743-5551 advisories against swim- roe County Fire Rescue. He FHP. “I believe she is going of the stolen money went ming at Keys beaches. was notwearing ahelmet, Traffic on U.S. 1was to plead guilty,” said toward a2012 Camaro the FHPsaid. Chargesare blocked for aboutone hour Assistant State Attorney and a2016NissanFron- pending in the case, the FHP for the investigation,howev- Christine Poist, who add- tierpickup,accordingto said. He was the seventh er, traffic was diverted onto ed theoffice hasmade no reports. person killedinatraffic- Avenue Aaround thescene. pleadeal with Wood. If related crash this year in she does plead guilty, GwenFilosa: CONTACTUS Monroe County handledby GwenFilosa: @KeyWestGwen Woodwill notbesen- @KeyWestGwen the agency. Upper Keys Newsroom .... (305) 852-3216 Advertising .... (305)743-5551 Fax...... (305) 743-9586 FROM PAGE 1A the shelter routinely,” said heart of gold —one of a Tammy Fox, executive kind.” Marathon director of the Florida Keys Anyone with information 3015 Overseas Highway INVESTIGATION SPCA. “Sometimes, her about the case is asked to (P.O. Box500158) daughter would read to the call St. Petersburg police at tance on her way to Ocala was found, the Times re- cats. She was always in- (727)893-7780ortext Marathon, FL 33050-0158 Mr. Richard Arnold “Dick” Newsroom ..... (305) 743-5551 but the sister didn’t know ported. terested in dogs and want- “SPPD” andananony- Leder, age 74, alongtime Advertising .... (305)743-5551 him. New was known for her ing to help any way she mous tip to TIP-411,re- resident of Monroe passed Fax...... (305) 743-9586 Police said New was vivacious spirit and her could.” ferring to case No. 2018- away Sunday, March 4, 2018. seen Feb. 28 in the area passion for horse-riding, a Jeanne Selander, who 009175. He was born in Miami, Florida around 54th Avenue North sport she competed in runs the Monroe County on February 4, 1944 to Ernest E-mail Fredrick and Arvella Mae [email protected] and Haines Road, which is nationally, and her love for Sheriff’s Office Animal Gwen Filosa: Reaume Leder who have about eight miles away all animals. Farm, said of New: “She @KeyWestGwen preceded him in death. Mr. Missingyourpaper? from the park where she “She would come into had abeautiful soul and a Leder grew up in Marathon, Florida and graduated from We no longer offersameday Marathon High School. He redeliveryfor missing or wet served in the United States Air papers.Customers can Force and graduated from requestacredit or next-day FROM PAGE 1A aide to Raschein. Monroe County request- Georgia State University with a Florida Keys Community ed $15million for anew Bachelor’s of Science in redeliverybycalling Biology. Dick was aman of 743-5551. Afterhours,call College was approved for emergency operations many talents, always working toll-free(800) 843-4372. KEYS MONEY $5 million to build new center at Florida Keys hard from owning abody shop classrooms and astorm Marathon International in his youngeryears to owning FLORIDAKEYS KEYNOTER er Sylvia Murphy said she receives through special shelter on the Stock Island Airport to withstand major and operating Leder and Associates Insurance. He (ISSN 8756-6427, USPS# 0201- was generally satisfied with sales taxes to purchase campus. FKCC also will hurricanes. State lawmak- loved spending time with his 620) is published semi-weekly the state appropriations. property that can be used receive $250,000 to help ers approved $5.9 million. family and friends. Mr. Leder by FloridaKeys Keynoter,P.O. “So many places lost so for housing storm-recovery replace the expected tui- The state budget also enjoyed photography, boating, Box500158,Marathon, Florida much in the hurricane, I land and construction. tion from 130registered includes $277,000 toward scuba diving and being on the 33050-0158. thought there was achance Under the Florida Keys students who did not re- the anchored-liveaboard water. Subscription ratesare $69.75 we would get even less as Stewardship Act, aRas- turn after Hurricane Irma. pumpout project in the in the Keys.Your Keynoter Mr. Leder is survived by his home deliverysubscription [legislators] divided the chein bill that allows state The State Apartment Keys; $250,000 for Mon- wife Pam Hodges Leder, of includes the Sundayedition of money,” Murphy said. money to help preserve the Incentive Loan program roe County’s school-based Monroe; his children, Richard Monroe County asked Keys environment, legisla- that provides low-interest medical clinic program; Alexander Leder and The Miami Herald. Keynoter Samantha, of Athens;Wesley mail subscriptions: $98.12 in for abudget appropriation tors approved $5 million loans to developers work- and $100,000 for the Leder and his wife Katie of Florida of $20million to purchase for water projects that can ing on housing for modest- Monroe Association of Monroe; Kimberly Leder and $92.56 out-of-state. property —often described include canal restoration or income residents received ReMARCable Citizens, a Calhoun of Loganville; his Please call forall other rates, as mobile-home parks wastewater treatment, and aFlorida Keys allocation of local nonprofit that assists grandson Shannon Michael including overseas mail. Peri- destroyed by Irma —for $5 million toward land $15million. “Develop- the developmentally dis- Calhoun of Loganville; his sister Sandy Syphurs of odicals PostagePaid at Mara- space to build affordable acquisition. The county ments in the Florida Keys abled. thon, Florida and additional Boynton Beach, Florida; his and workforce housing sought $25million. area may use aminimum Gov. Rick Scott now is niece Wendy Syphurs of mailing offices. complexes as part of hurri- “With the storm recov- set-aside of 100 percent of reviewing the Florida bud- California; his step-sons Craig cane recovery. That re- ery and school program, the units for residents with get for possible line-item and Justin Moss; the mother of POSTMASTER: his children, Barbara Leder of Addresschanges quest was rejected. we not sure how that annual household incomes vetoes. Loganville along with ahostof to FLORIDAKEYS KEYNOTER, However, the Monroe would be impacted so we below 120percent of the other family andclose friends. PO BOX500158,MARATHON, County Land Authority did were pretty happy with the state or local median in- Kevin Wadlow: FL33050-0158. receive new authorization $10million carve-out,” come,” according to pro- 305-440-3206 Memorial services were held to use funds the agency said Kate DeLoach, senior gram guidelines. on Saturday, March 10, 2018 WEDNESDAY MARCH142018 KEYNOTER 3A FLKEYSNEWS.COM Keys News
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Throughout the Florida Keys, nearly 80 percent of lodging units are back online after Category 4 Hurricane Irma struck Sept. 10, 2017,according to the Monroe County Tourist Development Council, which provided the following information. In Key West and nearby Stock Island, 92 percent of all properties are open. Seventy-six percent are open in Key Largo, 63 percent in Marathon, 53 percent in Islamorada and 48 percent between the west end of the Seven Mile Bridge and Big Coppitt Key. ChesapeakeResort “We’re seeing demand The ChesapeakeResort has reopened 20 garden-viewunits and one pool. return, helped by cold temperatures in the north,” said Jim DeKeyrel, director ISLAMORADA fishing pier, redesign of its acre Hawks Cay Resort is mid-May. Another property restoration. of sales for the TDC. Islamorada Resort Co.’s main lobby and all rooms, to partially reopen March being built oceanside, near The four-unit Deer Run 63-unit Pelican Cove Re- 4,600 square feet of meet- 16 with 100 villas and its the Seven Mile Bridge by Bed &Breakfast plans to KEYLARGO sort is partially reopened ing and function space, spa spa, pool, kids’ activities developer Pritam Singh, is reopen by summer. Off Ocean Pointe Suites is with 42 units. Its six-acre with seven treatment center and Angler and Ale to begin opening in 2019. Little Torch Key, Little scheduled to reopen begin- 54-unit La Siesta Resort & rooms and refurbished restaurant. The main hotel, It is to feature 199 rooms, Palm Island is to remain ning March 30 with are- Marina also is open, al- nine-hole golf course. A with 177guestrooms, is to but its name has yet to be closed until 2019. stored private beach and a though its five-bedroom pool and tiki bar are to reopen this summer. released. new over-the-water gazebo house remains under reno- open in May. In Key Colony Beach, KEYWEST for weddings and events. vation. The Chesapeake Resort the Glunz Ocean Beach LOWER KEYS In Key West, all proper- The Keys’ first adults- The company’s 150-unit has reopened 20 garden- Hotel &Resort has re- The Big Pine Key Fishing ties except three are open. only, all-inclusive resort is Postcard Inn Beach Resort view units and one pool. Its opened with 51 units. A Lodge is open. On Little The Havana Cabana Key to be unveiled this spring. &Marina is scheduled to remaining 45 units and poolside tiki bar is open Torch Key, Parmer’s Re- West Hotel, the former Inn The new Bungalows Key reopen in phases beginning amenities, including beach and the on-site Havana sort has 43 units open, with at Key West, is scheduled Largo is targeting an open- mid-April with 14 new accessibility, are to reopen Jack’s Oceanside Restau- only one remaining under to open April 1. The Parrot ing in May with 135units, cottages. Postcard Inn’s by spring 2019. Guests rant and Bar is to reopen reconstruction. Its kayaks Key Resort is to reopen by two pools and several res- Ciao Hound Italian Kitch- have complimentary access later this month. and paddleboards are back June 1. The Key West Bay- taurants and bars. en &Bar and Tiki Bar also to Founders Park, open In Marathon, anew on the property. Parmer’s side Inn &Suites is sched- The former Hilton Key are scheduled to reopen in except for its athletic fields 80-room Hampton Inn is rebuilding its 90-foot uled to open in the fall. Largo is undergoing reno- April. and golf range. near mile marker 54 beach and its dock and vations to become the new The 27-acre, 214-unit The Islander Bayside oceanside is set to open in marina are undergoing 200-room Baker’s Cay oceanfront Cheeca Lodge Resort is open with 25 Resort, aCurio Collection Resort &Spa is to reopen two-story townhomes. Its by Hilton, to open in the March 30 for the Easter 25-acre oceanside Islander fall with 17,000 square weekend. Cheeca Lodge Resort is to reopen this fall. feet of meeting space and has undergone a$20 mil- pet amenities. lion renovation with a MARATHON rebuilt 525-foot wooden On Duck Key, the 60-
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Saturday we hit the six- opened or working-class $20,000 in taxes. that lined US. 1for months since the cost of good, est Keys events annually month mark of Hurricane residents couldn’t continue Another step in the right are mostly cleared, yet skilled labor has increased. with more than 20,000 Irma crushing vast swatch- to afford to live here or direction is that Hawks stark reminders of Irma’s Tourism is beginning to people attending. While es of the Florida Keys. they just abandoned the Cay Resort on Duck Key, impact can still be seen, creep back, even if most in this year’s final attendance However, there is some Keys because of the dam- one of the largest employ- like on Grassy Key, where the tourism industry have numbers are not yet in, cause for tempered opti- age to more than 1,000 ers in the county, said last the windswept mangroves accepted the reality that thousands attended mism. mobile homes and RVs is week it had undergone remain barren and gray. the 2018 season will be 30 throughout an overcast The Keys have struggled unknown. But it was real renovations of the property Likewise, many homes up percent or more below last Saturday and asun- with affordable housing for nonetheless. to the point where it could and down the Middle and year. But almost 80 per- splashed Sunday. years and Category 4Irma Thankfully, those who hire 150employees back. Lower Keys haven’t had a cent of hotel rooms county- The festival was like so only exacerbated that sit- are accused of preying on That’s about 75 percent of single nail pounded in to wide are now up and run- many others that preceded uation. But the Quarry housing victims are getting the resort’s workforce that them, but reconstruction is ning, asignificant improve- it with nary ahint of what Apartments, a208-unit their just due. For example, was forced to be let go indeed occurring. ment from when it was in this community has suf- rental complex off mile as we reported last week, after Irma leveled the We are not without in- the 50 percent range at the fered since Sept. 10, 2017. marker 9.5 in the works Ralph Mutchnik, owner of place. herent challenges arising beginning of the year. Vendors selling their kit- well before Irma struck, the Galway Bay Mobile Other resorts, notably in from amajor rebuilding While tax revenue will schy and creative wares, may be able to break Home Park at mile marker Islamorada, have also re- effort. There are still a undeniably be impacted locals and visitors singing ground in mid-May, which 47.5 oceanside in Mara- opened, at least partially, limited number of con- this year, more visitors along with the entertainers is astep in the right direc- thon, was arrested last or are close to it. That struction, roofing and re- means more revenue for and good-hearted shout- tion toward offering the Wednesday on charges of holds significant weight modeling contractors in the county. outs to organizers and type of housing our service grand theft, filing false from both an employment the Keys and several have This past weekend, the supporters felt very much workers need now more documents, uttering forged and atourism standpoint. crews working 80-hour 42nd annual Original Mar- like previous festivals, but than ever. instruments and fraud. Indicators affirming that weeks. Additionally, the athon Seafood Festival was it was more awell-de- Countless Keys residents Police say he ripped off his the Keys continue to pro- price for new-home con- staged by the Greater Mar- served break from what we lost their jobs as aresult of tenants through acheck gress on the road to recov- struction has spiked, per- athon Chamber of Com- have endured the past six Irma’s destruction. Wheth- scheme that both fattened ery reveal themselves dai- haps not to the point of merce and Organized Fish- months. er it was because many his pockets and scammed ly. gouging, but certainly ermen of Florida. The We’re getting there. businesses haven’t re- the state out of almost Piles of hurricane debris more aggressive pricing festival is among the larg-
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BETTER RE-ENTRY stay and help quick recov- clear in advance that cars, employees who have the Re: Re-entry to the Keys ery. Some of these deputies boats, RVs, personal wa- will to do that. Re-entry following ahurricane. A rushed to tarp up their tercraft, golf carts and should be limited to those plan is only as good as the homes first. To the sher- ATVs are not debris. who can take care of them- execution of that plan. iff’s credit, he acknowl- Owners of large ocean- selves and those who are First responders is a edged this problem right front properties should be public servants should great idea but what Iob- away and probably has instructed to not simply have asense of responsi- served from the first re- addressed the issue. dump everything in front bility or be fired by super- sponders in my neigh- The plan has to be fol- of other homes nearby. visors or voters. borhood, police and afed- lowed by individuals who Don’t put the junk in front –Tim Chapman, eral agency, they rushed know how to, adjust and of other homes but find an Big Torch Key out to their own homes to execute with extreme char- area of public right of away put up tarps to damaged acter on all levels of gov- without homes. homes while other home- ernment. Also, most docks without owners who evacuated As for communications, permits floated away. The YOUR OPINION waited in Homestead to thousands of people left county’s lack of enforce- get back. These first re- without cleaning out refrig- ment of codes created this Letters of local interest arewelcome, sponders, policemen from erators and freezers and problem. They simply re- but subject to editing and Key West and afederal turning off power. This fuse to enforce building condensing.Thereisa400-word agent, worked on their lack of planning and execu- codes unless someone limit.Letters thanking an individual homes for about aweek tion by residents created a complains, causing mil- arewelcome. Spacedoes notpermit before others were allowed mess for others to clean up lions of dollars in damage publication of thank-youletters to. This delay caused more at great expense. to other properties. Until consisting of lists.Letters mustbe damage. Also, many things flew the county and the munici- signed. Anonymous letters will not Other store owners who around because they were palities get serious about be published. Include adaytime had relied on getting back not secured with rope or code enforcement, we all phone number (which will notbe soon to turn on generators stored away. Seems like a will suffer while the county published) whereyou maybe to save product lost every- simple thing but the atti- expects the federal govern- reached if thereare questions about thing. tude of thinking astorm ment to pay for the neglect your correspondence. We also know the won’t hit is wishful think- of others. problem the county had ing. The plan should be to Everything has to be A Mail: Editor,Keynoter, P.O. Box KATIE ATKINS Keynoter with afew deputies who always assume the storm is secured. That’s agood 500158, Marathon, FL 33050 This wastypical to what Hurricane Irma victims in the could not be contacted going to be bad. plan, now let’s execute the A E-mail: [email protected] LowerKeys returned to. who had been assigned to On debris, it should be plan with government A Fax: 743-6397
COUNTYCOMMISSION County maysign on dotted line fornew library
Contract fornew Burke Construction, a preservation purposes, den- overaleasefor the state- Marathon branch could Doral companywithan sity-reduction lots [or]par- owned property wherethe get inked for$5.79 million. office in Key West, sub- celshavelittle to no conser- caboose is located.The 1995 mitted the low bid of $5.79 vation value,” acounty lease signed by Monroe millionfor the 17,000- report says. “Many are locat- County on behalf of the BY KEVIN WADLOW square-footbuilding, to be ed in developed neighbor- Islamorada chamberstill has [email protected] built nearStanleySwitlik hoods so questions about more thansix years to run. Elementary School on the future county uses of these The caboose site,owned Anew Marathonbuilding gulfside of U.S. 1. Theother parcelsare of concern to by the stateDepartment of to holdthe books goestoa four bids rangedfrom $5.82 nearby property owners.” Transportation,must be Monroe County Commis- millionto$6.47 million. The acquired lots that are “used solely for the purposes sionvote on March 21. In another libraryproject, strippedofdevelopment of ahistorical museum,rest Acontract to replace the commissioners willconsider rightscouldbesoldtoneigh- stationand parkingfacil- Marathonlibrary and the a$34,724 contract to make MONROE COUNTY boring landowners for non- ities” under the leaseagree- Monroe County School repairs to the BigPineKey This is an artist’srendition of the planned Marathon library residential use, or converted ment. District’s adult-education libraryinthe Winn-Dixie and adult-education complex. The contract goes to a to aneighborhood pocket DOT officialsare review- center,both around mile plaza afteramold-removal Monroe County Commission vote March21. park, the report suggests. ing its records. County com- marker 49 and generally effortinthe wakeofHurri- A The railroad caboose missioners will be asked to acrossU.S. 1from each caneIrma. Several other that once housed the Islam- provide directiononapos- other,will be reviewed when mold-related projects for March 21 meeting: developmentunder the orada ChamberofCom- sible transfer. commissioners convene at county-owned buildings are A Possible new zoning rate-of-growth-ordinance. merce could getanew te- the MurrayE.Nelson Gov- on the commission’s agen- categories couldbecreated “Unlikeconservation lots nant. Kevin Wadlow: ernment and Cultural Cen- da. for residential lotspur- acquiredbythe Land Au- The MatecumbeHistor- 305-440-3206 ter on Key Largo. In other issuesfor the chasedbythe county to limit thority for environmental icalTrust has asked to take
THE WORKFORCE cent. and Orange, Seminole Ayear ago, Florida’s and Wakulla countiesat Keys jobs reportinJanuaryisso-so unemployment rate stood 3.6 percent. Like the at 4.6percent, with Keys, Pinellas, Walton Monroe esually has the Monroe County —which postedMonday by the ifyingasunemployed 461,000 people listed as and Lafayette counties lowest unemploymentrate. typically has the state’s state DepartmentofEco- from aworkforceof10.15 out of work. The January wereat3.7 percent. Not so in the first month of lowest unemployment nomic Opportunity. With million. job gains were balanced Counties with the high- the year. rate —had a3.7 percent growthinjobs tied tofood The rate matchesthe with areductioninthe est unemployment rates jobless rate in January, services, accommoda- Decemberfigure, which categories of real estate, in the statewere Citrus at behind five of Florida’s 67 tions, construction and was initially postedat3.7 retail trade, government, 6percent, up from 5.4 NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA counties, state officials professionalservices, percentbut has since and transportation,ware- percent in December,and say. Florida posted a3.9 per- been revisedupward. The housing andutilities. Sumter, 5.9 percent, up In apossiblesign that Florida’s jobless rate in cent unemploymentrate jobless rate had reached St. Johns Countyhad from 5.3 percent at the the Florida Keys have not January was unchanged for the first month of 3.6 percent in November. the lowest jobless rate at end of 2017. fully recovered from Hur- from the end of 2017, 2018, representing Florida remains below the 3.3 percent, with Okaloo- ricane Irma in September, according to numbers 397,000 Floridians qual- national mark of 4.1 per- sa County at 3.5 percent
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MARATHON SPORTS The Dolphins roll to 3-0 on spring break baseball trip
Their final road the third inning andarun game wasTuesday in the fifth.” in Kissimmee. Monday at Poinciana High, also in Kissimmee, the 6A baseball Eagles BY KATIE ATKINS defeatedthe Dolphins [email protected] 7-4. Devitt had asingle and atriple,Logan Neller MarathonHigh base- had asingle, JaydenBru- ball boys (4-8)wereset land had two singles and to finish up spring break Demi Stiglitz had asin- play on the road Tuesday gle. in Kissimmee against the “Our starting pitcher 9A Panthers of Gateway was Matt Kratzert and he High (6-2-1). came out of the game in The Dolphins started the fifth inning afterhe spring break Friday in loaded the bases,” Gon- Weston against District zalez said. “He had given 8-3A rival Sagemontand up two runs and our re- lost 10-0 to theLions. lief pitcher hit fourbat- Saturday, the boys ters in arow. With bases went up against the 7A loaded, that meansevery LonghornsofHarmony time someone got hit High School (6-6)and theyscored arun.” lost12-2. Mason Neller Mason Neller finished had adouble, Shane pitchingthe game with- Devitt had atripleand out givingupany runs. Disovlado Rojashad a “Overall, the kids single. Darian Compan- we’re playingagainst are ioni pitched three innings from very large schools. Arts Council and gave up two earned Overall for the kids, it’s a This is aportion of the mosaic. runs. great experience to be “And there were about playingthesegames,” seven fielding errors and Gonzalez said. LOWER KEYS the game ended in the sixth inning,” said Luis Katie Atkins: Gonzalez, associate head 305-440-3219 coach. “We got arun in ARTROADSHOW
CORALSHORES SPORTS LANDSONBIG PINE
Canes blank Connections mosaic 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 16. The March 16 Big Pine Meanwhile, art lovers project will be on display It stays on display in the reception will have hors can pay $50 for one canvas fortwo weeks,then it gallery in the Winn-Dixie d’oeuvres, desserts, liba- in the mosaic or a$125for heads south to KeyWest. plaza through April 3. tions and entertainment by three. Once the road show Ransom as Here’s what Connections the Coconut Ukulele Or- has ended, donors receive is: The Florida Keys Coun- chestra. arandomly selected piece KEYNOTER STAFF cil of the arts provided After Big Pine, the mo- of the mosaic in the mail. Curryfans 10 blank 6-inch-by-6-inch saic moves to Royal Furni- Each work includes an The Connections Project canvases to artists and ture, 3326 N. Roosevelt artist statement providing is about to connect with others who then created a Blvd., Key West, from April insight into the work. One-hitter carries Coral Lesa Bonee continues the Lower Keys. piece of artwork on them. 5to25. The closing recep- For more information Shores to thirdbaseball with aspring-break The Keyswide art project When they were done and tion is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. call the Council of the Arts win; Cane girls softball schedule of four gamesat created by nearly 400 collected, a24-foot mosaic April 26 at the Gato Build- at (305)295-4369 or visit heads to spring-break the Slamfest tournament Keys residents lands at the was assembled and hit the ing, 1100 Simonton St., www.keysarts.com. tournament. this week at Miami’s Artists in Paradise Gallery road. It’s already been Key West, where the mo- Gulliver Prep. on Big Pine Key with an displayed in Key Largo, saic remains on display TheCanestake a3-0 opening reception set for Islamorada and Marathon. through May 8. BY KEVIN WADLOW record to the tournament [email protected] to play apair of double- headers.Coral Shores After arocky start, lines up against Ferguson Coral Shores High’s High and Terra Envi- KEYWEST baseball Hurricanes now ronmental on Thursday, stand one win away from then returns Saturday to abreak-evenrecord. play Ferguson and St. The Canes closed out Brendan. Here’show some islanders live RansomEverglades in a “We need to get tour- 10-0 decision Saturday at nament experience,” said Fivehouses arefeatured tures. Islamorada’sFounders Bonee, who notched416 on this tour,taking in The tour showcases Park. Both teams finished victories while coaching historical architecture multiple homes chosen for with 3-4records. Nova Southeastern Uni- with modern upgrades. being significant historic Senior Jake Curry, who versity in Broward Coun- buildings,creative reno- tops the Coral Shores ty for 13 seasons. “We’ll vations,distinctive mod- pitching rotationthis go up there and see what KEYNOTER STAFF ern design or examples of spring, struck out 10 we can do.” the Keys lifestyle. Old Raider hittersinthe five- Two starters, including Keys visitors and resi- IslandRestoration Foun- inninggame. He allowed ace pitcher AnnaLan- dents can explore houses dation volunteers serve as one hit and helped his gley, will miss the tour- exemplifying Key West’s guides at each tour stop, own cause with atwo-run nament due to schedule architectural heritage as informingvisitors about double. conflicts. well as examples of con- each house’s history, ar- Roman Roberts “We’ll have to move temporary Florida Keys chitectureand decor. slammed atwo-run some people around but design during home tours Tours are from 10 a.m. homer over the fence to it will be good for us,” scheduled March 16 and to 4p.m.Ticketsare $30 end the game early in the Bonee said.“We can’t 17. in advance, $35ontour bottom of the fifth. rely on Anna to carry the Nowintheir 58th year, days. Buy tickets at oir- “Things are moving load every game.” the annual tours are pre- f.org or at the Oldest forward,” said Jon TheCanesplay their sented by the nonprofit House (322 Duval St.). Young,co-coach with next home game at 4:30 Old Island Restoration During tourhours,tickets Fabian Placencia. “The p.m. March 20,against Foundation. will be sold at the featured guys are doing amuch Carrollton School at the Thefoundation was houses, cash or check. better job of playing to- Tavernier campus. A established in 1960to If you are walking, gether as ateam.” scheduled game last promote the restoration houses may be viewed in Coral Shores returns Friday against Palmer and preservation of Key any orderover the two from spring break with a Trinity was moved to West’shistorically signif- days between 10amand 4 6p.m. March 19 game April 19 at Palmer’s re- icant buildings. The is- pm. Alsonote that the against visiting Doctors quest. land’sOld Town contains free Duval Loop buspro- Charter(2-5)ofMiami. what is believedtobethe videsconvenient access to Kevin Wadlow: largest predominantly most of the homes. GIRLS PLAYFOUR 305-440-3206 wooden historic district in The featured homes: The Hurricane softball the United States, featur- revival under head coach 734 Amelia St. ing almost 3,000 struc- SEE HOME TOURS, 3B 2B KEYNOTER WEDNESDAY MARCH142018 Puzzles FLKEYSNEWS.COM
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Writer and historian women who led the fight museum as well as light Bring adish to share, Florida Fish and Wildlife LIVING BRIEFS Leslie Kemp Poole will for changes in how the appetizers. Acashbar will beverages, chairs and blan- Research Institute and HOWWOMEN HELPED share stories from her Sunshine State reveres its be available. The center is kets. Napkins, utensils and numerous engineering and SHAPEENVIRONMENT book, “Saving Florida,” unique natural resources at the Islander Resort, mile water will be provided by consulting firms. “Saving Florida: Wom- which reveals how wom- and about those who set marker 82. the restaurants Blue Heav- en’s Fight for the Envi- en’s clubs prompted legis- the foundation for this en and Salute! By the SEA-LEVELRISE ronment in the 20th Cen- lation to establish Florida’s century’s environmental FREE CONCERTSFROM Beach. IS THURSDAY TOPIC tury” is the topic of apre- first state park, which later agenda, which came to CHOIR,ORCHESTRA The Big Pine Key Botan- sentation today at the Keys became the core of Ever- include the idea of sustain- The Lower Keys Com- CLASSIC CARSHOW ical Society hears from History &Discovery Cen- glades National Park, in able development. munity Choir and Keys IS SET FORSUNDAY Caitlin Lustic, the South ter in Islamorada. Doors 1916, even before women Cost for non-Discovery Chamber Orchestra mark The Florida Keys South- Florida marine conserva- open at 5p.m., the present- had the right to vote. Center members is $25and Easter with three free con- ernmost Car Club holds its tion manager forThe Na- ation begins at 6. Hear about the many includes admission to the certs, “The Easter Story” next car show noon to 3 ture Conservancy, when it by Tom Fettke and Tho- p.m. Sunday at the Sugar- meets Thursday. mas Grassi. loaf Lodge, mile marker 17 The session is at 7:30 They are at 7:30 p.m. bayside. p.m. at Lord of the Seas NOTICEOFDISTRICT ELECTION March 19 at the Big Pine The event is for the lov- Lutheran Church, 1250 United Methodist Church, ers of classic, custom and KeyDeer Blvd., Big Pine. TO ALL MEMBERSOFTHE 280Key Deer Blvd., Big street-rod automobiles of Lustic, with the conser- FLORIDAKEYSELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION,INC. Pine Key; 7:30 p.m. March all years and makes. There vancy foreight years, will 21 at the Venture Out Pa- will be prizes, and food and talk aboutsea-level rise in Adistrict election to elect onemembertothe Board of Directors of Florida vilion, 701Spanish Main beverages for sale, and the Florida Keys.” Refresh- Keys ElectricCooperative Association,Inc., (FKEC) will be held as shown Drive (mile marker 23), music from the 1950sand ments and aplant raffle Cudjoe Key; and 4p.m. ’60s blaring. Club mem- follow her talk, which is below. Members in thatdistrict are eligibletovote in thedistrict election. March 25 at the Key West bers are seeking new mem- free. District election votingrules are also shown belowfor your information. United Methodist Church, bers. For more information 600Eaton St. contact Dick Moody (305) CONRAD NOVEL DISTRICT 2–TAVERNIERAREA The choir and orchestra 942-1758. IS UP FORTALK (Boundaries of district:Area southeastofthe section lineasestablished comprise local volunteers The reading group of the who live from Key West to Key Largo library meets at southerly of Mandalay Subdivision andnortheast of SnakeCreek) TREE ORDINANCE: Marathon. They represent FACT OR FICTION? 7p.m. March 20 to discuss more than adozen church- City of Key West urban the book “The Heart of CANDIDATES FORA3-YEAR TERM es in the area and have forester Karen DeMaria Darkness” by Joseph Con- Vote forone: PollingPlace: FKEC Tavernier Headquarters been offering Christmas presents aprogram called rad. The session is at the JOSEPHH.ROTHIII Election date: Thursday, March22, 2018 and Easter concerts in the “The City of Key West library, in Trade Winds DONALD DAVIS Time:7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Lower Keys for over 25 Tree Ordinance: Fact vs. Plaza at mile marker 101.4 DONALD HORTON years. They are directed by Fiction” Saturday at the oceanside. Wayne Hulting and accom- Key West Tropical Forest The story is about the VotingRules panied by Jim Fogle. &Botanical Garden, 5210 journey of the narrator College Road on Stock (Marlow) up the Congo 1. Any person, firm,association, corporationorbodypolitic or subdivision SAVE OURPINES Island. River on behalf of aBel- thereof receivingelectric service as amember of FKECiseligible to vote at PLANS APICNIC It runs from 1:30 to 2:30 gian trading company. Far district elections andmembership meetings. The group Save Our p.m. and is free for garden up the river he discovers 2. Amember must vote in person. Pines, created to keep the members and students, the mysterious Kurtz, an 3. Corporate members mayvote by the president upon the presentation of pine trees at Fort Zachary and $5 for others. ivory trader who exercises Taylor State Park in Key DeMaria has been urban an almost god-like sway evidence to that effect by letterhead stationary of the corporation,corporate West, gathers from 1to5 forester for the past five over the inhabitants of the businesscard, or corporatecreditcard, otherwise, aperson voting on behalf p.m. March 18 at the park, years. The Lower Keys region. Marlow is brought of acorporate member shall complete and sign an Affirmationform,certifying at the entrance to the Tru- resident has previously face to face with the cor- that he/she has been authorizedtocast the ballot forthe corporate member. man Waterfront Park in worked with the state of ruption and despair that 4. Thepersonregistered as amember shall be the only personeligible to vote. Key West. It’s at the end of Florida, the U.S. Army Conrad saw at the heart of Southard Street. Corps of Engineers, the human existence. 5. Amember,regardlessofthe number of meters in his/her name, maycast onlyone vote in his/her name. 6. In joint memberships,either personmay vote.Ifthereare twoormorejoint memberships of the same persons and twoormoremeters, the joint membership shall be eligible to castonlyone vote. 7. If amembership is in thenameofthe husband or the wife, only the person whoisthe member mayvote. 8. Personsholdingmembershipsbut notreceivingservice from Come visit our online FKECatthe time of the electionshallnot be eligible to vote. photo galleries and 9. Minorsholdingmembershipsshall notbeallowed to vote unless their disabilities have been removedbylaw or their dulyqualified guardians are submit your own photos present with ordersofguardianship issued by acompetent court. FREE LIGHT BULBSFOR VOTERS REMEMBERTOVOTEATYOUR FKEC DISTRICT ELECTION THE NEWYORK TIMES CROSSWORD SUDOKU 64 Food sweetener Directions: Complete the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1to9inclusively. 65 Blacken, in away DOWN 1“Just tryit” 2Seething 3Sans clothing 4Whitfield of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” 5Mob henchman 6Bucolic hotel 7Certain redwine, informally 8“Calvin and Hobbes” bully 9How alot of music got sold in the 1990s and early 2000s 10 Electrician’s tool 11 Ballerina’swear 12 Actress Bening 13 Marriageagreement? 18 Whisper sweetnothings 19 Nervous twitch 23 What the “Mardi”of WORD SCRIMMAGE Mardi Gras means 24 ___ Lilly (Fortune 500 company) 25 Actorwho played GrandpaMunster 28 Inquisitiveone 29 Asia’s ___ Mountains 32 Fly-by-nightsort? 33 “Huzzah!” 37 Involuntarysoldier 38 Some keyboards and Puzzle by StuOckman 3/14 motorcycles 39 Warehouse workers ACROSS 27 Amiss is as good as one, 48 Pack (down) 41 Ballyhoo 1Prince in “Frozen” theysay 49 Classic gasbrand with 42 Edgeofaroad 5Doohickey 28 Wordswith “fastone”or ared,white, blue and 43 Majorcomponent of 10 DVDremotebutton “muscle” black logo Windex 14 Home of the historic 30 Mlle., over thePyrénées 51 Bros’hellos 44 Highroller Desolation Canyon 31 “Tarzan”actor Ron 52 Fun, forone 46 Bank ID:abbr. 15 Hamburgerhelper? 32 Radar of “M.A.S.H.” 53 Very differentthing 48 Ancient city on the Nile 16 Voiceless consonant like 34 Wagner’s “___ Fliegende (from) 50 “Eithershe goes ___ go!” “b”or“p” Holländer” 55 Continues 52 Spoil 17 Network 35 Wherethe RinglingBros. 56 Shared beliefs ...likethis 54 “Ick!” 20 Fairyking in “A Midsum- circus began: abbr. puzzle’s circled four- 55 Personal aide to Selina mer Night’sDream” 36 H, on afraternity house letter words? 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FISHING THE FLORIDAKEYS
GWEN FILOSA Keynoter TRUCKIN’ Food Trucks in Paradisewas held Saturdayatthe East Martello Museum in KeyWest.People sampled tacos, roasted corn, sliders, snowcones and more.
KEYS FISHING SeaSquared Charters The Scott group from Maryland caughtseveral nice muttons,along with mangrovesand yellowtails during their twodaysoffishing with SeaSquared Charters. ‘Sandman’crew wins Don’tworry, thewind $395K in billfish event
More than 730 and Dommie Adames; Anglers included the one- and coldwill pass anglersparticipate in Robbie Waddick from day event’s top angler the JimmyJohnson Pompano Beach; Chris Worldwide Wes, apro Championship Week. Kaulen and Jeffrey Lieder- sports consultant, and man of Key Biscayne; and former Toronto Blue Jay the sailfish bite, so perhaps THE WEEK’SBEST boat owner Sandra McMil- Alex Gonzalez. we’ll see an uptick. Mixed Snappers were the order CONTRIBUTED with the sails are kingfish of the day on the Sea- lan from Fort Lauderdale. The multiday Jimmy as well as afew blackfins Squared boats last week. Capt. Scott Stanczyk of Johnson Fishing Cham- here and there. Yellowtails, mangroves Team Sandman,led by Islamorada led his team of pionship Week attracted Yellowtail snapper fish- and muttons. Spicing the Capt. John Dudas of Mia- Texas-based anglers 99 boat teams and more ing on the reef should catches were amberjacks, mi, tallied 13 sailfishre- aboard the Catch 22 to than 730anglers who re- improve following the yellowjacks, toro and leases to take top honors at second place on time with leased 318sailfish. BY CAPT. CHRIS JOHNSON passage of the fronts. And more. Lots of sharks pro- the two-day Billfish Cham- 10 releases. Third place The event raised over SeaSquared Charters with the weather beginning vided catch-and-release pionship, amain event of went to Capt. Marcos Za- $100,000 for charitable awarming trend, this fish- fun fishing. The Belvin the Jimmy Johnson Fishing mudio and his Ocean Reef- recipients that included the Another week battling ery should get quite good group had asurprise early- Championship Week that Key Largo team on the Community Initiatives unsettled weather. Another the closer we get to April. season dolphin catch with ended Saturday in the SeaHawk with 10 fish. Foundation, a501(c)3 week of challenging fish- Among the yellowtails Capt. Kevin Goodwin. Upper Keys. The teams earned dedicated to supporting ing. have been afair amount of Capt. Kevin Wilson of Dudas’ team earned $210,00 and $60,000 in various fundraising pro- Offshore, we have seen medium-size mutton snap- Knee Deep Charters out of $395,000 in prize money prize money, respectively. grams throughout South more dolphin showing up. pers averaging five to 10 the Geiger Key Marina for the victory. Rally Cap,captained by Florida; Quantum House; Although, with the wave of pounds along with the entertained his clients Dudas fished with fellow Hunter DeCamp, took top and Tranquil Shores Chil- cold fronts passing occasional mangrove snap- from Florida and Michigan Miami anglers Robbie honors in the Celebrity dren’s Foundation. through, this bite will most per. with limit catches of yel- Ramirez, Alex Castelanos Pro-Am Championship. likely slow down until the Abundant quantities of lowtails and some large weather stabilizes, which king and cero mackerel are king mackerel. it’s predicted to do this being taken along the reef —CAPT. CHRIS JOHNSON weekend. edge. And there are loads SPECIALIZES IN OFFSHORE, GULF/BAY, REEF/WRECK, There has been good of groupers teasing anglers SAILFISH, SHARK AND fishing for blackfin tuna at in anticipation of the sea- TARPON FISHING WITH the humps. Live pilchards son opening on May 1. SEASQUARED CHARTERS, DOCKED AT FARO BLANCO provide the best bite on Florida Bay has plenty of RESORT AND YACHT CLUB IN bigger fish in the 10-to nice mangroves. And MARATHON. YOU CAN REACH 15-pound class. further out in the Gulf, HIM AT (305)743-5305, HTTP://SEASQUARED On the reef, there’s a we’re seeing some cobia as CHARTERS.COM AND ON smattering of sailfish. they begin their trek north- FACEBOOK. While it’s been apick, the ward for the summer. cold fronts tend to spur on
FROM PAGE 1B West double-gallery home,but it was con- structed in 2016 to cur- HOME TOURS rent code, including storm-rated windows and A 643William St. side. Good thing thatto- doors.Eventhe pool and This elegant house has weringficus just shed outdoorkitchenwere come through many a smallerbranches and unscathed by Hurricane storm sinceits circa 1885 leaves. Irma, althoughsomesur- construction.Having been A 711Ashe St. rounding trees dropped previously renovatedand Apavilion home at the large branches. updated, and in the trajec- rear of adeep lot was new A 1308 Elizabeth St. tory of afalling mango in 1993 and renewed in Restoringthe garden tree, replanting some 2012. Current owners and guests’ quarters, dam- shrubbery is the most refreshed it in classic aged by adownedtree,is repair needed. white and realized their in progress at this home. A 818Carsten Lane visionofagreen entry Butthe little shotguncot- Low-maintenance land- courtyardcentered on an tage hasseen alot in its scapingand alight-filled ornamental pool. The long life. It grew over the great room transformed mostly native plants are years to include twofull this1890s cigar-roller filling out nicely this sea- bathsand amoderngreat cottage intoaleisure- son. room that doesnot hide centered home. “Indust- A 734Amelia St. its history. rial chic” touchesextend It maylook likeareno- from the kitchen to pool- vated, traditionalKey
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KeyWest shows collaborated with Betty celebratethe great Comden and Adolph composer and conductor. Green for “On the Town” and “Wonderful Town,” and with Richard Wilbur CONTRIBUTED and Lillian Hellman when he wrote “Candide.” He The 100th anniversary also collaborated with of the birth of American Jerome Robbins, Stephen composer, conductor and Sondheim, and Arthur educator Leonard Bern- Laurents on “West Side stein isn’t until Aug. 25 but Story.” an early celebration is Nesbitt Zito “Leonard Bernstein was planned for March 15 and equally at home on the Last Home To ur of theSeason 16 in Key West. concert stage or the Broad- That’s when the Fringe Peoples Concerts on televi- placed an ailing conductor way stage. In concert halls March 16 &17, 10am-4pm Theater presents “Bern- sion to seeing him conduct at aCarnegie Hall concert. around the world, Bern- stein on Broadway,” a the New York Philharmon- Soon after, he was con- stein’s classical side is Tickets and Information online at www.oirf.org show conceived and devel- ic and at the Metropolitan ducting orchestras from being celebrated this year. e-mail [email protected](305) 294-9501 oped by performers Bobby Opera to attending pre- London to Tel Aviv and We have the opportunity Nesbitt and Vincent Zito. mieres of his compositions, Prague. He served as music here in Key West to cele- It’s set for 7p.m. each Bernstein loomed large in director of the New York brate the show biz side of night at the Studios of Key the musical landscape of City Symphony and the the maestro,” Nesbitt said. West, 533Eaton St. the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s. New York Philharmonic. Tickets to “Bernstein on “I grew up close to New The one time Imet him, I As acomposer he wrote in Broadway” are $35general York City and attended was struck not only by the many styles including sym- admission and $45for university in Manhattan,” sheer vitality of the man phonic and orchestral mu- reserved seats and can be Zito says. “Leonard Bern- but by his charisma –what sic, ballet, film, choral, purchased at www.frin- *:8,( -33'-6 stein was always apromi- Noel Coward called star opera, chamber and piano getheater or by calling !941"+2 7)#0 32/"4529 $"9+9"&) ,)&.%)0 nent figure in my musical quality.” music. (305)731-0581. education. From his Young In 1943, Bernstein re- For Broadway, Bernstein 0&)'00, "#+) *033#*)63! /#0/5# $6)8 3-)&,#
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pp yg the County of Monroe,State SET FORTH IN FLORIDA of Florida. STATUTES SECTION NOTICEOFSETTING CARD SOUNDTOLL RATE 733.702 WILL BE Unless such certificate or FOREVER BARRED. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOMITMAY CONCERN, that on March 21, certificates shall be redeemed according to law the property NOTWITHSTANDING THE 2018, beginning at approximately 10:00 A.M., at the Murray Nelson Government Center, Ad# 0003557746 described in such certificate or TIME PERIODS SET FORTH 102050 Overseas Highway,Key Largo, Florida, in the Commission Chambers, the Board of certificates will be sold to the ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED County Commissioners of Monroe County (BOCC) will hold adiscussion and take action to Notice of Public Meeting: highest bidder at the TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE Sheriff’s Shared Asset Fund Old Courthouse Steps: AFTER THE DECEDENT’S set the toll rate for the Card Soundtoll, to be effective upon institution of the All Electronic Advisory Board 500 Whitehead Street, DATE OF DEATH IS Tolling (AET) SystemonJune 2, 2018. Any interested party is invited to attend and comment. Key West, FL BARRED. The Sheriff’s Shared Asset March 28, 2018 10:00AM PLEASEBEADVISED THAT THE MARCH 21, 2018, BOCCMEETING BEGINS AT 9:00 Fund Advisory Board will meet The date of first publication A.M. Anyone wishingtoaddressthe BOCC onthe Card SoundToll Rate must complete ablue on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Dated This 5th Day of March of this notice is March 14, public speaker card PRIOR to the 10:00 A.M. time slot allotted for the matter. 6:00 p.m., at the Marathon 2018 2018. Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, KEVIN MADOK Personal Representative: Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, notice is given that if aperson decides to Florida. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT Paul H. Choiniere appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such hearings or COURT OF MONROE 1026 Von Phister meetings, he will need arecording of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to Any person requiring special COUNTY, FLORIDA Key West, Florida 33040 accommodation or assistance ensure that averbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimonyand to participate in this meeting By: Aneta Jodkowska, Attorney for Personal evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. should contact the Sheriff’s Deputy Clerk Representative: Office at (305) 296-2424 (TDD RICHARD E. WARNER ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are aperson with adisability who needs special accommodation compatible). For additional Published March 14, 2018 Attorney information contact Michelle Florida Keys Keynoter Florida Bar Number: 283134 in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, Quad at (305) 292-7020 or via RICHARD E. WARNER, P.A. by phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30a.m. –5:00p.m., no later than five (5) e-mail: [email protected]. 12221 Overseas Highway Marathon, FLORIDA 33050 calendar daysprior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice-impaired,call “711”. Published March 14, 2018 Ad# 0003565946 Telephone: (305) 743-6022 Florida Keys Keynoter Fax: (305) 743-6216 Dated at Key West, Monroe County, Florida, this 7th day of March, 2018. Florida Keys Council E-Mail: of the Arts [email protected] (SEAL) KEVIN MADOK,CPA Notice of Upcoming Ad# 0003561675 Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex officio Clerk Meetings Published March 14, 21, 2018 NOTICE OF SALE Florida Keys Keynoter of the Board of County Commissioners of Grant Panel Monroe County, Florida MONROE COUNTY Wednesday, March 21st, 2018, SHERIFF’S OFFICE 10:30 a.m. Published Keynoter 3/14/18 Notice of Sale of Monroe County School District. Surplus Vehicles Conference Room, 241 Trumbo Road, Key West Ad# 0003554337 yg The Monroe County Sheriff’s Street, Key West, FL 33040, Clerk of the Circuit Court Office will be selling anumber Meetings are open to the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF (305) 292-3423, at least 7days Monroe County, Florida of surplus vehicles, aMull10K public and all are invited to THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, before your scheduled court Forklift, Hydraulic Platform attend. IN AND FOR MONROE appearance, or immediately By: Shonta McLeod Stand and aSemi-Tractor Questions? Call the Arts COUNTY, FLORIDA upon receiving this notification Deputy Clerk by sealed bids. All bids must Council office at 305-295-4369. CIVIL DIVISION if the time before the sched- be received by 10:00am on CASE NO. CAK13193 uled appearance is less than Florida Statute 45.031: Any Tuesday, March 27,2018. Published March 14, 2018 7days; if you are hearing or person claiming as interest in DUCK KEY -BRAND NEW The bids will be opened public- Florida Keys Keynoter BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. voice impaired call 711. the surplus from the sale, if 3BR, 2BA on dry lot. ly on Tuesday at 10:30am on Plaintiff, any, other than the property Consider owner finance, March 27, 2018. Submitted by: owner as of the date of the offers, and/or trades. vs. Kahane &Associates, P.A. Lis Pendens must file aclaim 305-481-1316 Alist of vehicles to be sold Ad# 0003566556 8201 Peters Road, Ste.3000 within 60 days afterthe sale. may be viewed on our website; STACEY S. JENSEN; Plantation, FL 33324 www.keysso.net . NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE UNKNOWN SPOUSEOF Telephone: (954) 382-3486 Published March 14, 21, 2018 STACEY S. JENSEN; ERIC Telefacsimile: (954) 382-5380 Florida Keys Keynoter Bidding instructions and The vehicle(s) listed below will M. SCHAAF; UNKNOWN Designated service email: required bid forms areavaila- be sold at public auction for SPOUSE OF ERIC M. notice@kahaneandassociates. ble on the website or canbe cash at Florida Keys Towing SCHAAF; THE BANK OF NEW com picked up at the Sheriff’s Office Inc., 1620 Overseas Hwy, YORK MELLON FKA THE Headquarters building, or by Marathon FL 33050 at 8:00 BANK OF NEW YORK AS Published March 7, 14, 2018 contacting: AM on March 28, 2018 in TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT Florida Keys Keynoter Marathon-Canal Front Home accordance to Florida Statute OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLD- 967 OCOTILLO LANE Johnnie Yongue 305-293-7477 Section 713.78 for unpaid ERS OF THE CWHEQ INC., by Sombrero Country Club Michael Griffin 305-292-6832 towing &storage. Florida Keys HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET- Ad# 0003563668 3Bedroom 3Bath, 32’ dock. Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Towing, Inc. reserves the right BACKED CERTIFICATES, NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS $599,900. Call (440) 503-7500 5525 College Rd, to accept or reject any and/or SERIES 2006-S7; MONROE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Please check your ad the first Key West, Fl. 33040 all bids. All vehicles/vessels COUNTY, FLORIDA; THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL day of publication. In the event are sold as is. UNKNOWN PARTIES IN CIRCUIT IN AND FOR of an error ,wewill rerun the The Property to be sold is POSSESSION OF THE MONROECOUNTY ad correctly in the next edition. 2/1 Mobile home. Heart of open to the public forinspec- 1. 2006 FORD SUBJECT PROPERTY; NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Keynoter Publishing Co. will Islamorada bayside MM 81. tion at the Monroe County VIN: 1FTSW21P46EC77356 Defendants, SALE BY CLERK OF THE not be responsible for more New flooring, CA/C, tankless Sheriff’s Office, Headquarters CIRCUIT COURT than one incorrect insertion or hot wtr. No Irma damage. 55+ building at 5525 College Rd., 2. 1987 COBRA RE-NOTICE OF assume responsibility for any Park. $48K obo. 305-393-3641 Key West, Fl. VIN: 2GBJG31M8H4110011 FORECLOSURE SALE Notice is hereby given that the reason beyond the cost of the 15 –VEHICLES undersigned, KEVIN MADOK, ad itself. 3. 2004 VESSEL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 1–RADAR SPEEDTRAILER Clerk of the Circuit Court of TENNESSEE MOUNTAINS On the following dates and HID: PLE29640F304 pursuant to an Order Resched- Monroe County, Florida, will, uling Foreclosure Sale dated Speedwell, Tn. Clayton Home times: on the 5th day of APRIL, 2018 with lot, 3BR, 2BA, fireplace, 2 March 20, 2018 4. 2005 TRAILER February 15, 2018, and en- at 11 o’clock a.m., at 500 VIN: 4YMUL10145G046031 tered in Case No. CAK13193, decks, incl 2rmeffic. cottage. 9:00am –11:00am Whitehead Street Monroe Overlooks Lake Norris. Five March 22, 2018 of the Circuit Court of the 16th County, in the City of Key 5. 2007 FORD Judicial Circuit in and for minutes from Union Co. dock. 2:00pm –4:00pm West, Florida, offer for sale $68,500 obo. 941-475-4562. VIN: 2FAHP71W07X112826 MONROE County, Florida, and sell at public outcry to the The Property to be sold is wherein BANK OF AMERICA, highest and best bidder for LOST YOUR PET? open to the public forinspec- 6. 2002 SUZI N.A. is Plaintiff and STACEY CASH the Following described OR tion at the Monroe County VIN: 2S3TE52V526101132 S. JENSEN; UNKNOWN property situated in Monroe FOUND APET? 1BR/1BA SMALL HOUSE Sheriff’s Office, Aviation SPOUSE OF STACEY S. County, Florida, to wit: All utilities included. building at 10100 Overseas Published March 14, 2018 JENSEN; ERIC M. SCHAAF; CALL US TO PLACE $1675/mo. Call Hwy., Marathon, Fl. 33050 Florida Keys Keynoter UNKNOWN SPOUSE Unit #22, FUTURA YACHT AFREE AD 786-226-2360 or 1–MULL10K FORKLIFT OF ERIC M. SCHAAF; CLUB MARINA, aCondomin- 305-218-1646 1–MAINTENANCE PLAT- UNKNOWN PARTIES IN ium, according to the Decla- THE KEYNOTER 743-5551 FORM STAND POSSESSION OF THE ration thereof, recorded in BIG PINE KEY -2BR, 1BA ON CANAL WITH BOAT SLIP. 1–2006 KENWORTH SEMI - SUBJECT PROPERTY; Official Records Book 1038, Fenced large yard. Tile floors. TRACTOR THE BANK OF NEW YORK Page 2453 through 2510, Central A/C. W/D. Pets ok. On the following dates and Ad #0003565957 MELLON FKA THE BANK OF inclusive, of the Public $2,175/mo. 305-395-3415 times: NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE Records of Monroe County, March 20, 2018 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE Florida commonly known as CERTIFICATEHOLDERSOF Oceanfront Home for rent, 9:00am –11:00am FOR MONROE COUNTY, 8678002 and 8757352 Marathon, 3/2, furnished, large March 22, 2018 FLORIDA THE CWHEQ INC., HOME property,privacy,parking for 2:00pm –4:00pm PROBATE DIVISION EQUITY LOAN ASSET- A/K/A: Annual Park-wide Yard Sale cars/boats. Not aVR. Incl. TV/ BACKED CERTIFICATES, 88540 Overseas Highway , Sat, March 17, 9am-2pm inter.F/L/S, N/S. $3,650 +util. The Sheriff’s Office makes no File No. 18-CP-11-K SERIES 2006-S7; MONROE Unit 22, Tavernier, Fl 33070 KEY BY THE SEA 305-304-4166 representation or guarantee of Division Lower Keys COUNTY, FLORIDA; are de- formally Keys RV Park mechanical condition. fendants. KEVIN MADOK, the Pursuant to FINAL SUMMARY 6099 Overseas Hwy, Marathon IN RE: ESTATE OF Clerk of the Circuit Court, will JUDGMENT OF FORECLO- sell to the highest and bestbid- All sales are, as is, no DIANE MARIE CHOINIERE SURE entered in acase pend- Sombrero Country Club MARATHON -HALFDUPLEX warranty. All sales are final. Deceased. der for cash AT THE FRONT ing in said Court, the 7th day of Condo West, 15 Sombrero Spacious 1/1 on canal. Private, DOOR OF THE MONROE February, 2018 Blvd. Saturday,Sunday 7am quiet. W/D. Water included. Published March 10, 14, 17, NOTICE TO CREDITORS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, -1pm Everything in our Dockage possible. Available 2018 LESTER BUILDING, at 500 Style of which is: storage unit must go. Items in April 1st. $1450. 305-333-1348 Florida Keys Keynoter The administration of the WHITEHEAD STREET, KEY common area across from the estate of Diane Marie WEST in MONROE County, FUTURA YACHT CLUB pool. Choiniere, deceased, whose FLORIDA 33040, at 11:00 MARINA CONDOMINIUM A.M., on the 6th day of April, Complete- Ad# 0003563912 date of death was November ASSOCIATION, INC., A Key Colony Beach 16, 2016, is pending in theCir- 2018, the following described FLORIDA NOT FOR PROFIT ly remodeled 1/1 ground floor. property as set forth in said Long term/12 mo. $1,500 mo. NOTICE OF APPLICATION cuit Court for MONROE Coun- CORPORATION, Final Judgment, to wit: FLS. Avail now. Lisa Karp 305- FOR TAX DEED ty, Florida, Probate Division, 240-0126 Island Breeze Realty 2018-22 the address of which is 500 Plaintiff Whitehead Street, Key West, LOTS15AND 16, SQUARE 37, SANDS SUBDIVISION, MARATHON Bonefish Tower Notice is hereby giventhat Florida 33040. The names and VS. Lrge studio. Sunset view, lrge ACCORDING TO THE PLAT WANTED TO BUY GODIN 2006 FAMILY TRUST addresses of the personal rep- balcony, htd pool. $1,650+ sec. THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PAINTING BY JOAN HOWE holder of the following resentative and the personal ALFREDO VEGA A/K/A Cable/wifi included, free laun- PLAT BOOK 1, AT PAGE 65, Price negotiable. Email to Certificate(s) has filed said Tax representative’s attorney are ALFREDO VEGA, JR.; dry. Avail 4/1. 586-405-5123 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS [email protected] Certificate(s) for aTax Deed to set forth below. UNKNOWN SPOUSEOF OF MONROE COUNTY, ALFREDO VEGA A/K/A or phone 561-833-5119 be issued thereon. The Certifi- FLORIDA. cate Number and year of issu- All creditors of the decedent ALFREDO VEGA, JR.; ance, the description of proper- and other persons having UNKNOWN SPOUSEOF Marathon: Key By The Sea, claims or demands against Aperson claiming an interest ALFREDO VEGA A/K/A Lot 15E. 60’ wide RV lot. ty, and Name in which it is in the surplus from the sale, if assessed are as follows: decedent’s estate on whom a ALFREDO VEGA, JR.; QUEEN BED, NEVER USED Avail 3/18. $1,200/mo. copy of this notice is required any, other than the property CREATIVE INVESTORS, INC.; Call (760) 565-7210 owner as of the date of the Cost $800 Certificate Number : to be served must file their SERGIO SANTIBANEZ; or (760) 346-1255 claims with this court ON OR lis pendens must file aclaim MARIA SANTIBANEZ;BELEN SELL FOR $300 2010/961 within 60 days after thesale. Joe 954-684-4742 Alt Key No : BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 SANTIBANEZ; MARIA ELENA MARATHON 1143162 MONTHS AFTER THETIME ELDIDY AND UNKNOWN Over 55 Adult Park Dated this20th day of TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION Date of Issuance : OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION Must have references. OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 February, 2018. OF THE SUBJECT PROPER- June 1, 2010 PRIVATE COLLECTOR Call 305-743-6519 RE DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF TY, et.al : KEVIN MADOK WANTS Rolex Dive watches 001134100002002866629 SERVICE OF ACOPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. As Clerk of said Court Defendant and Pilot Watches. Old model Military clocks &watches. Description of Property : All other creditors of the By /s/ Shonta Mc Leod And the Docket Number Call 305-743-4578. LITTLE TORCH KEY PT LOT As Deputy Clerk 2OR553-887 OR834-448/449 decedent and other persons of which is Number having claims or demands 44-2017-CA-000411-PK Find it If you are aperson withdisabil- Name in which assessed : against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court ity who needs any accommo- WITNESS my hand and the SIMONA FRANCOIS MARIE dation in order to participate Find aplace onlineat C/O MME SCHWABE J WITHIN 3MONTHS AFTER Official Seal of Said Court, THE DATE OF THE FIRST in acourt proceeding or event, this 8th day of March, 2018. you are entitled, at no cost to onlineat All of said property being in PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. you, to the provision of certain KEVIN MADOK CONTINUED IN NEXTCOLUMN assistance. Please contact ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED CherylAlfonso, 302 Fleming WITHINTHE TIME PERIODS Find it at 6B KN...... KEYNOTER WEDNESDAY MARCH142018
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