Porter to Hire Outside Auditor

WWW.KEYSNET.COM WEDNESDAY,MAY 8,2013 VOLUME 60, NO. 37 ● 25 CENTS OUR SCHOOLS Porter to hire outside auditor and auditor with three offices Most of those questions have Pribramsky in Monroe County, as a like- come from School Board front-runner to ly candidate and, on Tuesday, member Ed Davidson and Pribramsky told the Keynoter AFC member Stuart Kessler. tackle HOB he was drafting a “letter of Porter said that while it’s engagement.” not a done deal and he is By SEAN KINNEY He said that document looking at other firms, “Most [email protected] “would define what we of them will have a tough would do. We haven’t final- time competing with Mr. Monroe County Schools ized anything but [Porter] did Pribramsky.” Superintendent Mark Porter reach out to me last week and “He’s obviously available is poised to bring in a finan- asked me if that’s something and can marshal resources cial auditor to review con- we can do and it is.” very quickly and at this point struction accounts related to Porter’s move, forecasted in the process I think that’s the problematic $40 million at a Monday session of the going to be significant,” Horace O’Bryant Middle district’s Audit and Finance Porter said, adding a decision School rebuild in Key West. Committee, comes weeks is likely Wednesday. Porter And it may be a familiar Keynoter photo by SEAN KINNEY before the hoped-for June 1 said the cost would fall with- face: the Keys rumor mill completion date and follows in his $25,000 discretionary pegged former District 1 Construction, plagued by a series of cost overruns, is all but finished at the $40 million months of vociferous ques- spending cap. School Board member Steve rebuild of Horace O’Bryant Middle School.The Monroe County Schools Superintendent tioning and criticism of con- Pribramsky, an accountant appears ready to hire an outside auditor to review financials. tractor Coastal Construction. ● See HOB, 3A SPRING DRILLS ISLAMORADA

Organizers of Hospitality Beach Bash May 12-14 at the Postcard Inn at Holiday Isle promise less rowdy, more crowd friendly entertainment. Beach bash organizers tout revamp Sandbar anchoring spot in Promise less Whale Harbor Channel, rowdy, more where the number of boats attracted by the original entertainment Bartenders Week has been counted into the thousands. By KEVIN WADLOW Officers with the Monroe Senior Staff Writer County Sheriff’s Office and [email protected] Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission The Islamorada event that will patrol the area in force, returns this weekend now due to what an FWC officer goes by the name Hospitality described as “the rampant Beach Bash, but locals still consumption of alcohol.” call it “Bartenders.” A Sheriff’s Office mobile Keynoter photo by KEVIN WADLOW An end-of-season party command center and booking Spring football practice at Coral Shores and other Florida Keys high schools took on new intensity Monday with the first day for workers in South office at the FWC’s Whale of full-contact drills.The three-week spring session ends May 23 with a jamboree at Marathon High School. See story 1B. Florida’s restaurants and Harbor station will handle bars, the gathering (more arrests for common violations recently called Hospitality like boating under the influ- Expo) begins Sunday at ence and disorderly conduct. IN THE COURTS Postcard Inn at Holiday Isle. “Being able to book peo- It runs through Tuesday. ple on the scene makes “It will be better in sever- everybody’s lives easier,” Death penalty phase begins al ways,” said Mike Atwell, said Deputy Becky Herrin, Postcard Inn’s food and bev- sheriff’s information officer. Court Judge Mark Jones will old Richard Gardner of Cape an individual. erage director. Generally, tighter security Jury hears make the final decision, but a Coral on Feb. 10, 2009. She described the “sys- “There will be a little bet- controls at the Holiday Isle from victim’s 7-5 vote of the jury for death LeBaron stabbed Gardner tematic destruction of a ter control and a lot more property and enforcement - instead of life imprisonment 12 times, three in the head, human being. Jonathan entertainment,” Atwell said. presence at the Sandbar, off son on Tuesday with no chance of parole - is nine in the chest, aboard the LeBaron started out healthy “More things to do will help mile marker 84, in recent years given strong consideration latter’s boat docked at a and happy but slowly fell keep people on the property.” have reduced much of the rau- By SEAN KINNEY under sentencing guidelines. Stock Island marina. The apart. Terror, fear, beatings, Entry to Postcard Inn will cous and uninhibited behavior [email protected] During brief opening attack broke upper and lower abuse, drugs, incest, religion be limited to those who show that seemed to peak during a statements, attorneys for both jaws, knocking out seven to the point of domination, proof of employment in the chaotic 2002 gathering. Having convicted sides laid out their cases. teeth, Madruga said. the women in his life that hospitality industry. A $30 per Activities planned for Jonathan LeBaron of first- Chief Assistant State Defense attorney Kellie created a pattern.” day entry includes “unlimited Postcard Inn during the degree murder on May 1, a Attorney Manny Madruga Peterson of the Florida “Does a three-year-old samples of vendors’ prod- Hospitality Beach Bash 12-member jury reconvened told jurors that death was Regional Office of Conflict want to become something? ucts,” which likely will include a bartender-skills Tuesday in Key West to warranted because of the Counsel made an impas- Or does that start at five include snacks and liquor. competition Monday, a bikini consider whether to recom- “heinous, atrocious and sioned plea that the jury con- when he starts getting An unofficial but even contest Tuesday and assorted mend the death penalty. cruel,” manner that sider more than just the mur- more crowded party is “BarLympics” games at vari- Monroe County Circuit LeBaron, 36, killed 57-year- der and look at LeBaron as ● See LeBaron, 3A expected at the nearby ous times.

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NEWS BRIEFS MARATHON Marathon man charged with gun threats Raucous zip-line meeting produced boos An altered airsoft pistol Conditional use those concerns were at issue turing nine towers and five and an altercation brought an Monday. ground level - or just above - arrest in Marathon Monday. gets approval by “We’re here for a condi- landing platforms. City Charles Hosendove of 1st tional use application. All Planner Kevin Sullivan fol- Avenue was charged with planning board you’re doing is making a lowed and said the condition- aggravated assault and battery. recommendation to the city al use “is consistent with the Police said the incident By RYAN McCARTHY council,” City Attorney John comprehensive plan and land began when the victim got [email protected] Herin said. development regulations.” into an argument with Herin noted that most of Roughly 20 speakers took Hosendove. The victim told After roughly three hours the objections voiced the podium during public police he left, returning to his of presentations and at times Monday were details that comment, many of whom nearby residence. intense public comment -the will be addressed as the proj- represented local organiza- A short time later, police final speaker was fighting off ect progresses further. tions or live in the residential said, Hosendove followed the tears - the Marathon Planning “There’s no site plan subdivision surrounding victim and had what appeared Commission took less than being approved; it’s the con- Crane Point. A vast majority to be a .380 caliber handgun. five minutes Monday to ceptual idea for a zip line. spoke against the project. The arrest report says approve a conditional use for This is the first step in many The nonprofit Crane Hosendove at first threatened a proposed zip-line course at that may result in the devel- Keynoter photo by RYAN McCARTHY Point board has been mulling opment of this project. There the estimated $1.1 million the victim with the gun, then Crane Point Hammock. Opponents filled the small meeting room Monday for The decision met with a are a number of steps before zip-line project since 2009. threatened to shoot the vic- Planning Commission hearing on Crane Point zip line. tim’s dog. During the struggle, loud round of boos and it can be permitted, including The roughly 63-acre nature Hosendove hit the victim in shouts from a large contin- ADA compliance,” he said. or something there,” Com- three-part motion to call off preserve has struggled finan- the face. gent of zip-line opponents at That was apparently all missioner Ralph Lucignano the hearing, saying the city cially in recent years and its Hosendove was arrested the Marathon Fire Station. the board - missing two of its said before seconding. It improperly granted a 25 per- board believes the zip-line and taken to jail. Myriad concerns were five members - needed to passed on a 3-0 vote. cent height variance to the would be a sustained source raised regarding whether a hear. Commissioner Morgan Monday’s meeting almost zip-line project and that the of revenue. zip-line course is a “passive” Hill said the nonprofit Crane never got started, as 52nd hearing was once again The City Council agreed or “active” recreational use, Point deserves the right to Street resident George improperly noticed. to pursue the $727,000 grant KEYS WEATHER the zip-line site plan, inter- complete the project before Chartrand once again Commission Chairman Jim on behalf of Crane Point. It’s ference with White-crown moving to approve the con- motioned to postpone the Tashjian denied the motion. based on the attraction creat- PREDICTED TEMPERATURES pigeon nesting and foraging, ditional use. hearing. Chartrand had an “I think it’s been properly ing 21 full-time jobs for at and compliance with the “We’ve got a really long April 15 meeting on the noticed and I would like to lease one year. DAY HIGH LOW Americans with Disabilities way to go to complete the same topic halted and voided have a meeting. You have the The city would have to WED. 86 72 Act to name a few. project,” she said. by arguing that the city post- right to appeal,” he said. pay back the state $35,000 for THURS. 88 75 But the commission ulti- “If we don’t do some- ed incorrectly-sized signs in Crane Point made a pres- each job not created. Crane thing we’re going to wind up Point has said it would cover FRI. 89 77 mately decided, after con- advance of the hearing. entation unveiling a pro- sulting staff, that none of with another shopping center Chartrand offered up a posed 2,900-foot course fea- the first four jobs if necessary. SAT. 89 77

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Visit KeysNet.com/weather Alleged grifter facing for radar and extended forecast. child porn charges BEACH ADVISORIES police to report graffiti spray Search of painted at Gilbert’s. The The Monroe County deputy who took the report Health Department tests computer turns ran the name Robert Trotter Keys beaches every two but there was no match weeks for the presence of up images found in state records. enteric bacteria. The follow- By DAVID GOODHUE When deputies heard ing beaches have health [email protected] reports of internal theft at advisories against swimming: Gilbert’s, they used it as a ● John Pennekamp Coral At least one half of a reason to question Pearl Reef State Park, mile marker supposed husband and wife and Asada. The owners of 102. team who allegedly conned Gilbert’s, Karina and their way across the coun- Reinhard Schaupp, did not Keynoter photo by SEAN KINNEY try before coming to the want to press theft charges Although residents of the under construction Tarpon Pier at Garrison Bight in Key Keys is facing child against the couple, but they pornography charges. did provide photocopies of West have noticed a slow down in construction, city officials say a minor snag in the Robert Pearl, 39, is the licenses they used when electrical infrastructure is being fixed and the project is ahead of schedule. already in Monroe County they applied for the manag- jail on a third degree felony er jobs. charge for showing a fake Pearl and Asada gave City denies any slowdown drivers license to a deputy. deputies their real names tractor “was installing the said the relocation has been But neither he nor his part- when they were taken to Electrical wrong electrical conductors, “mildly inconvenient.” ner, Tamara Asada, who may Plantation Key jail. contractor in other words, too small a He said there’s been a or may not be his wife, could Investigators soon discov- wire. The city and engineer noticeable decrease in con- WKYZ Florida Keys come up with 10 percent of ered they were wanted in redoing work of record caught him and struction activity and the PirateRadioKeyWest.com their respective $2,500 California on a 2010 war- he’s having to pull that wire presence of workers for bonds since they were arrest- rant for felony fraud, sec- By SEAN KINNEY out and replace it.” about two weeks. 96.7 FM ed in February. They pleaded ond-degree burglary and [email protected] Bradshaw said any “Everything was going 101.7 FM not guilty and their trial is grand theft charges. But change in the price would be gangbusters and they got all scheduled for June 10. they were also wanted in A construction error at the worked out between the sub- the docks in the water. They Keys News Now Pearl faces six several other states, if not by $1,165,040 rebuild of Tarpon contractor and Ebsary. did a great job and got every- on the half-hour felony counts of child the police, then by the vic- Pier in Key West caused a “The process of discover- thing in the water but it has pornography possession tims of their alleged scams. Daily (M-F) brief slowdown in work but ing that and negotiating for come to a screeching halt.” after a programmer hired by In interviews, the victims city officials say the project him to pull that may have Bradshaw said right now his former boss reportedly News Director expressed frustration that is still about a week ahead of appeared to slow down the the work is concentrated on found images on his comput- Pearl and Asada were able to schedule and cruising for a work,” Bradshaw said. fabricating sewer and water Don Riggs er depicting “clearly” under- get away with their alleged June 12 completion. Tarpon Pier at the city- boxes that service the indi- age girls engaged in sexual crimes because prosecutors Mornings The Key West City owned Garrison Bight vidual slips. conduct with adult men, seem unwilling to chase Commission approved the Marina has 44 slips with “It’s still moving forward 7:30 ● 8:30 ● 9:30 according to a May 6 arrest them after they skipped contract with Miami-based about 30 liveaboard vessels, and there’s no stop work affidavit. Detective Daniel town. Prosecutors in the Ebsary Foundation, which known locally as Houseboat order,” Bradshaw said. Afternoons Mehler said the computer Keys said it’s unlikely they includes a new steel pier, Row. It was originally built The rate for liveaboard 4:30 ● 5:30 was password protected and will do any real time here. along with replacing elec- in 1972 and 1973 with an residents of Garrison Bight, only Pearl had access to it. Since the Schaupp’s tric, water, sewer, phone, extension added in 1990. between North Roosevelt Pearl, who with Asada, refuse to press charges for cable and fire-suppression For the duration of con- Boulevard and Palm CONTACT US 40, is in Key West jail, has alleged theft, Pearl and infrastructure. struction, residents have Avenue, is $11.58 per foot an additional $30,000 bond Asada are sitting in jail on The city’s Senior Project been relocated to nearby per month; for a 35-foot ves- Upper Keys tacked onto his bail. He essentially the same charge Manager Doug Bradshaw Wahoo and Marlin piers. sel, that’s $405 each month. 91655 Overseas Highway could not be reached for as an underage college kid said the electrical subcon- Liveaboard Bob Kelly Tavernier, FL 33070 comment, and the Public passing a fake ID to buy beer. Newsroom . . . .(305) 852-3216 Defenders office told The But his victims say that MARATHON Advertising . . .(305) 852-3216 Reporter in April they Pearl devised several elabo- Fax ...... (305) 853-1040 would not discuss the case. rate schemes to defraud Fax ...... (305) 852-0199 Pearl and Asada were people out of hundreds of arrested on Feb. 13 after thousands of dollars. Compromise appears imminent Marathon they allegedly gave a deputy In one case, he convinced Bidders agree about the application of the he’s happy with the pro- 3015 Overseas Highway a fake ID. At the time, they state officials in North law and that both companies, posed resolution. (P.O. Box 500158) were going by the last name Carolina that he was a repre- to split the along with city staff, worked “It was an awkward situ- Marathon, FL 33050-0158 Trotter and were managers sentative from a Botswana together on a solution. ation, but I’ve talked with Newsroom . . .(305) 743-5551 of Gilbert’s Resort in Key gem manufacturer looking $4.5 million job If approved by the coun- Solaria [about working Advertising . . .(305) 743-5551 Largo. Monroe County to open a facility in the state. cil, Grasely said, Horn together] and worked with Fax ...... (305) 743-6397 deputies were initially suspi- For about three weeks in By RYAN McCARTHY would remain the primary mbi-k2m in the past. We put Fax ...... (305) 743-9586 cious of the “Trotters” back 2009, Pearl and Asada were [email protected] contractor, while Solaria and our heads together and in August when Pearl called wined and dined by officials Key West engineering firm everyone is happy, and the Missing your paper? from several counties hop- The city of Marathon and mbi-k2m would be subcon- city is too,” Horn said. We no longer offer same-day ing theirs would be chosen its top two choices to design tractors on the project. The Eight firms submitted redelivery for missing or wet as the site for the facility. a new City Hall building item could be heard when qualifications and were ranked papers. Customers can This lasted until a state offi- appear to have worked out the council meets May 14. by a selection committee com- request a credit or next-day cial found out the couple compromise that fixes last “All things considered prising Community Services redelivery by calling were fugitives. month’s rankings mix-up it’s probably a reasonable Director Debbie London, 743-5551. After hours, call In 2011, Pearl and Asada that left out consideration approach,” Grasely said. Public Works Manager Carlos toll-free (800) 843-4372. convinced investors in from a 10 percent local- “It’s not my first choice, but Solis and Community Image Indiana they had connections preference law. from a business perspective Advisory Board Chairman FLORIDA KEYS KEYNOTER (ISSN with Apple Computers and On April 9, the City there are a lot of other con- Peter Chapman. 8756-6427, USPS# 0201-620) is Council -by a 3-2 vote- siderations. We don’t want Chapman ranked Horn published semi-weekly by Florida were opening up an Apple Keys Keynoter, P.O. Box 500158, Store in the city of Fort awarded Key West architect to get into a project under higher (100-90), while Marathon, Florida 33050-0158. Wayne. They were so believ- William Horn the right to duress with the city.” London ranked Solaria high- Subscription rates are $54.23 in able, the local school district design the building. He Grasely said that Solaria, er (94-93) and Solis gave the Keys.Your Keynoter home almost contracted with Pearl ranked just ahead of second- as a local firm, is looking for- each the same grade (91). delivery subscription includes the Sunday edition of The FARMER so he could be its sole place bidder Solaria Design ward to putting its stamp on The city held a public Miami Herald. Keynoter mail Agnes Rosemarie Farmer , provider of Apple computers. & Consulting Co., a the project. He said “the meeting in February where subscriptions: $64.84 in Florida 91, of Key Largo, FL, passed This lasted for about six Marathon-based company. budget that we’ve been told most of the design points and $60.32 out-of-state. Please away May 3, 2013. Viewing will months before the investors’ Horn’s 94.6 ranking on a to work with is $4.5 million.” were addressed. The City call for all other rates, including be held on Wednesday, May 8, overseas mail. Periodicals Postage 2013, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. with attorney, John Bowers, 100-point scale edged “We’ve got a lot at stake Hall is expected to be a Paid at Marathon, Florida and prayer service to begin at 6:30 thought things just didn’t add Solaria’s 91.6, but the local being a local company,” he “Keysy” style building with additional mailing offices. p.m. at Allen-Beyer Funeral up. Pearl and Asada skipped preference law put Solaria said. “This is the only time a community room capable Home, 101640 Overseas Hwy, firmly ahead. this is going to be done in of seating as many as 200 POSTMASTER: Address changes Key Largo, FL. town when Bowers confront- to FLORIDA KEYS KEYNOTER, Memorial Mass will be held ed them, but not before they Solaria President Steve the next 100 years, so we people for sit-down dinner PO BOX 500158, MARATHON, FL at St. Justin Catholic Church at allegedly got away with Grasely told the Keynoter he want to do it right. events. 33050-0158. a later date. more than $100,000. made his concerns known Horn told the Keynoter Keynoter KeysNet.com Wednesday, May 8, 2013 3A

MARATHON SANCTUARY Man credits cat for fire warning Sanctuary working Two boats groups meet May 21-23 Shallow Water group. destroyed in ‘No decisions Bergh’s marine-zoning dock fire have been group, likely to draw the most interest from the pub- Keynoter Staff made yet’ lic, will present its findings to the SAC in August. A liveaboard resident By KEVIN WADLOW “Then we have to do a credited his cat for alerting Senior Staff Writer lot of environmental review him to a fire that destroyed [email protected] and staff analysis,” Morton two boats in a Marathon said. “There’s still a ton of marina before dawn Sunday. Advisory panels working work to be done.” Both boats were occupied, to update the Florida Keys Recommendations on but the men who lived aboard National Marine Sanctuary preferred alternatives could at Pancho’s Marina escaped management plan expect to be decided by the full unharmed, according to a unveil their first proposals Advisory Council during a Monroe County Sheriff’s this summer. two-day meeting planned for Office report. Three working groups October. If more review is Raymond Govaere, 57, meet May 21-23 in Marathon needed, that session may be said he woke up when he to begin formulating their postponed until December. heard his cat “making noise” recommendations, to be pre- “We’re pretty much on aboard his trawler-type boat sented to the full Sanctuary track but if it takes more in Slip 9. He carried the cat Advisory Council at meet- time, we take more time,” off the burning vessel. ings in July and August. Morton said. “The most George Graham, 25, told “No decisions have been important thing is the public Deputy Garrett Test that the made. No lines have been process here in the Florida fire broke out aboard his 30- drawn on the map yet,” said Keys and making sure peo- foot Trojan cabin cruiser Ken Nedimyer, SAC chair- ple know what’s going on.” berthed in Slip 10 after man and lead member of the As proposed, any rules Graham “tried to plug some- Coral Reef Ecosystem eventually approved could thing in,” shortly before 5 a.m. Restoration working group. take effect no sooner than Graham’s attempt to use a Photo by Sheriff’s Sgt. Marc Maison “Our early meetings have summer 2015, after comple- dock hose to put the fire out been about getting a com- tion of a formal environ- Fire engulfed two boats and threatened other nearby vehicles and boats before the early mon understanding of why mental-impact statement failed, Test said. Sunday morning fire at Pancho’s Fuel Dock in Marathon was brought under control. Flames spread to the mast the sanctuary was estab- and going through the feder- on Govaere’s 36-foot boat in Maison and Deputy Jean County fire departments, fered only some charring lished, getting up to speed on al rule-making process. the adjacent slip at the mari- Gonzalez helped evacuate along with the U.S. Coast damage to pilings, and was the condition of the natural “Since the initial scoping na, off Boot Key Harbor. boaters from both Poncho’s Guard and Florida Fish and open for business this week. resources, and looking at sessions, there has been a “Within two minutes, his Marina and the nearby Wildlife Conservation Com- The FWC is investigating what we’ve been asked to relative scarcity of public boat was also fully Burdine’s Marina after one of mission. The Department of the fire, along with the do,” said Chris Bergh, lead comment,” Bergh said. “All engulfed,” Test reported. the burning boats came free Environmental Protection is Marathon fire marshal’s office. member of the Ecological our sessions are open to the Damages to the destroyed and drifted toward Burdine’s. checking for possible pollu- Officers of the Marathon Fire Reserves, Preservation Areas public, and there are com- boats were estimated at Responding to the fire tant spills. Rescue Department could not and Wildlife Protection ment sessions. We want to $50,000. were five trucks from the Pancho’s Fuel Dock at the be reached at press time. working group. hear input from the stake- Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Marc Marathon and Monroe entrance to the harbor suf- “We’re coming around holders and the people who the first bend,” Sanctuary live and work here.” KEY WEST Superintendent Sean Early public comments Morton said. “There’s been have included suggestions a lot of upfront work to to protect fish-spawning make sure the goals and aggregations. Referendum triggers competing PACs objectives are defined, and D in the Southernmost City. organized a series of meetings around $2,000. that everybody’s looking at Chamber faces Opposing the business group between the sides that resulted Chamber board member the same science.” Last Stand in - environmental advocacy in the agreed-upon phrasing. Jennifer Hulse introduced the As planned, the July 9 group Last Stand, which Committee for Responsible PAC at an April 24 member- meeting of the SAC will swaying voters points to the impact on qual- Tourism Chairman Jolly ship luncheon. hear the Reef Restoration ity-of-life and Key West’s Benson, a lightning designer “Make no mistake, our group and the Seagrass and By SEAN KINNEY fragile marine environment. by trade, said that the study, opposition is well-organized [email protected] To marshal support for while painted as a standalone, and well-funded. But this their positions, both groups was the first step toward referendum is simply about a In the run-up to an Oct. 1 have formed competing polit- dredging, something that he study; it’s not about the chan- Casual, Gourmet Oceanfront Dining referendum on dredging Key ical action committees: the said the majority of Key nel widening.” West Harbor, both sides in Greater Key West Chamber Westers don’t want. Over the next five months, the debate have begun build- of Commerce PAC and the Benson said the chamber the goal is “educating the ing political machines to Committee for Responsible has positioned the referen- public, fostering constructive Sunset Dinners sway public opinion. Tourism PAC. dum as not controversial. discussion, encouraging sup- Now only Dredging is linked to On Tuesday the Key West “Their tactic is, ‘It’s not a port for the referendum and accommodating larger City Commission was decision, it’s a study.’ That’s raising money to support the $15.95 cruise ships in the harbor, expected to approve, in the a complete misstatement. PAC’s efforts,” she said. “Filet Mignon per person which has sparked contro- first of two required votes, There may be undecided vot- The study is estimated to butter tender and 7 nights a week versy in the past. the actual ballot language: ers and people who might not cost around $2 million. The ” (except holidays) If approved by voters, the “Shall the city of Key want this who are going to be proposal calls for widening a cooked to perfection Must be seated by 5:15 pm referendum will lend city West request that the Army hammered by that message.” one-mile stretch of channel, – L’Attitudes review Feb. 1, 2002 support for a federal study of Corp of Engineers conduct a Of his PAC, Benson said: Cut B, from 300 feet to 450 the economic and other comprehensive feasibility “now we can encourage peo- feet, displacing some “The only thing we overlook is the ocean.” impacts of the proposed $36 study, at no monetary cost to ple to contribute money or 150,000 cubic yard of pro- Open 7 days a week • Dinner 4:30 - 10pm • Breakfast 7:30 - 10am million dredging project. It the city, to determine the contribute time, more tected sea floor. Reservations 289-1554 At Beautiful Rainbow Bend Resort does not, however, explicitly environmental, economic importantly, their efforts and The area in questioned is • Credit Cards Accepted • Mile Marker 58, Grassy Key authorize the actual dredg- and social impacts of widen- we can encourage people to part of the Florida Keys ing, just the study. ing the Key West Main Ship vote no.” National Marine Sanctuary, The Key West Chamber Channel for use by modern So far the Committee for and per the federal legislation of Commerce supports the and longer cruise ships Responsible Tourism has that established the Sanctuary, project as needed to cement while also addressing navi- raised more than $19,000, dredging of any sort is not a cruise ship revenues as a gational safety?” according to city records, permitted activity. continued economic driver Commissioner Tony Yaniz while the Chamber PAC has Redesign, compromised soil adds costs From HOB, 1A while her husband was con- the top, financing and con- all the appropriate documen- victed of official misconduct struction of HOB has pro- tation and receipts before Pribramsky, who only and sentenced to three years ceeded, mired in problems, they make any further pay- served one four-year term, probation. including a complete ments on the project,” was a dogged critic of the The scandal ushered in a redesign to comply with city Kessler said. School District finances at time of dizzying inconsisten- height limits; the discovery He also said that time is of the time and led the charge to cy in leadership and of compromised soil founda- the essence because, with a overhaul the administration finances, including two tion that had to be replaced; final payment approaching, during and following the short-term superintendents - the exclusion of an essential the district will have 30 days downfall of then- Joe Burke and Jesus Jara - parking lot; and myriad following that to identify any Superintendent Randy appointed by the Governor. instances of what Davidson issues with Coastal Acevedo and his wife The school board hired has challenged as question- Construction. Monique, then the adult edu- Porter last August, after Keys able accounting. “The district is nearing cation coordinator. voters approved a referendum Kessler and Davidson time,” Kessler said, “when it Following a very public that changed the superintend- have complained that docu- has to make a final payment. 2008-09 unraveling, ent position to a hired post, ments provided are insuffi- Under the contract terms, Monique was sentenced to the first time the top schools cient and don’t meet report- when you make the final pay- eight years in state prison for post in Monroe was held by a ing requirements outlined in ment, there’s a waiver of cer- stealing more than $400,000 board-hired educator. the construction contract. tain claims. The district needs in public schools money, Set against that turmoil at On Monday the Audit and to identify, before its final Finance Committee took a payment is made, any out- George M. 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EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Publix champions ‘Live United’ Vindication for Next time you shop at a Publix store, take time to thank an employee wearing a “Live United” sticker on his Harry Sawyer or her badge for giving back to our community. A total of 138 Publix associates Amended election law returns power throughout Monroe County have col- to local elections officials, extends lectively pledged $65,663 in payroll deductions to our local United Way early voting window and more campaign - up 60 percent from $41,096 pledged last year. Sometimes, it does feel good to be proven right. Publix Super Markets Charities That’s how former Monroe County Elections matched the associates’ pledges with a Supervisor Harry Sawyer must be feeling now, as $52,100 check, for a total of $117,763 to he enjoys retirement, knowing his push for extend- United Way of the Florida Keys. In all, the supermarket chain raised nearly $49 ed early voting windows will soon become law - million for this year’s United Way cam- again. paigns in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, On Friday, the Legislature’s final day, a bill giv- Publix store managers and associates present check for $117,763 to United South Carolina and Tennessee. Way of the Florida Keys. ing local supervisors more say in running elections Locally, pledges from Publix cleared its last hurdle in the Florida Senate and now employees totaled $18,350 and gift cards at check-out. This effort is Steve Levine and Erin O’Hara; Key goes to the governor for his signature. $16,562 from the Searstown and Key part of United Way’s annual “Stuff the Plaza store manager Kevin Piper and Included in that bill, authorization for local elec- Plaza locations in Key West, respec- Bus” school supply drive to help Miguelina Concepcion, Miranda tions officials to extend early voting to 14 days vs. tively; $16,410 at the Key Largo store, Monroe County schools. Additionally, Hendrix, Ali Irving, Keana Konrad, the eight days that a previous Legislature imposed and $12,000 at the Marathon Publix. all Publix supermarkets in the Keys Benjamin Rodgers, Tammy Sharp in 2011 - just in time to impact Florida’s 2012 pres- We are thrilled to pass this along donate food on a regular basis to food Welch and Robert Williams; Searstown idential election contest. through increased funding to nonprofit pantries who are United Way agencies. store manager Kimberly Seitz and programs in Monroe County. All dol- Leadership donors pledging $1,000 Fannie Brown, Stephen Kussrath and My, how times have changed. lars raised stay in the Keys. or more to this year’s United Way cam- Kevin Schellhamer. Back in the summer of 2012, Gov. Scott and This summer, from July 25 to paign: Publix district manager Timothy Margie Smith, president Florida’s Secretary of State were trying to make a August 14, Publix shoppers can pur- Maloney; Key Largo store manager United Way of the case for fewer days, but longer hours. In fact, they chase “School Tools for Cool Kids” Paul Bean; Marathon store manager Florida Keys imposed those rules on the 62 Florida counties not subject to Justice Department review under the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965. Monroe County is one of the five counties still subject to federal oversight and Sawyer refused to go along with what he viewed as a sham “compromise.” He adhered to the 12-day early voting window in place before 2011. Sawyer said the state’s end-run, substituting a 12-hour day but reducing the number of days for early voting, would have a negative effect on voter turnout, especially for minorities, the elderly and poor who need transportation to get to the polls. And Sawyer had the backing of three judges sit- Staff at the Crane Point Museum and Nature Center in Marathon thanks its volunteers with a reception last month. ting in the U.S. District Court in D.C. that reviewed Florida’s amended early voting plan and ruled it Most volunteers are seasonal and serve as guides on the trolley, which offers visitors insight into the history and “would make it materially more difficult for some natural environment of the Keys. minority voters to cast a ballot.” Cleanup appreciated Morales immediately stepped up to and providing a way to complete a Then came the November election and efforts by I would like to acknowledge the help. project that would most likely not Florida Republicans to suppress minority voting Monroe County Sheriff’s Office for a They brought a crew on two differ- have happened otherwise. Thank you, backfired. A litany of eight-hour waiting times and great job they did helping us with ent days to complete the dirty, heavy and keep up the good work. elderly voters passing out in long lines, brought some cleanup work at Crane Point project. They were precisely on time, Loretta Geotis Florida another black eye on running elections. Museum and Nature Center. worked quickly and efficiently and Operations director That was compounded by problems in several I needed some heavy lifters for a were a pleasure to work with. Crane Point Museum urban counties where voters were still in line elec- project at the Crane House. I called I want to commend Sheriff Rick Nature Center tion night long after President Obama was declared the Sheriff’s Office in Marathon and Ramsay and his entire department on Marathon Lt. James Sheagren and Sgt. Juan being so committed to the community the winner and reelected to a second term. And Florida’s election snafus earned more deri- sion when it took days for the final vote tallies to Thank you to everyone for supporting our new park programs and events. We declare Obama the Florida vote winner - long after want your ideas for things you would the rest of the country had moved on. like to see happen in your park. We look As further proof that times have changed, lan- forward to other interesting activities. guage in the Senate bill that would have allowed And yes, there will be more movies. Florida’s Secretary of State to punish county elec- Charlotte Quinn tion supervisors - a move widely seen as targeting Marathon those who refused to heel to Tallahassee - was removed. Thanks for the love Perhaps cooler heads in the state’s Republican I have been a resident of Marathon leadership realized that Harry Sawyer - a life long since the fall of 1989. The people in Republican by the way, was right all along. These third-graders sure are enjoying their cupcakes, rewards for achievement this city I found to be the best ever. in reading. The businesses and business owners, along with politicians, law enforce- Cupcakes for everyone Great movie venue ment and every other domestic group, Stanley Switlik Elementary School Movie Night in the Marathon have been the key to my success as a would like to thank Publix of Community Park was a huge success. person. My energy is far better than it Marathon for donating cupcakes each The first-ever movie under the stars has been in any other place I’ve lived. Wayne Markham ...... Publisher month as part of a schoolwide reading was seen by 150 Marathon residents. The college taught me so much about Larry Kahn ...... Editor recognition program. The Parks and Recreation personality that I give Florida Keys Richard Tamborrino ...... Advertising/New Bus. Dev. Dir. Students who achieve points of 25, Department would like to thank all of Community College the credit for the Kathie Bryan ...... Financial Director 50, 75 and 100 through the school’s those who watched the live show just improvement on behavior. Todd Swift ...... Production Manager Accelerated Reader/AR program had before the movie in true classic movie Thank to everyone in the city of Carter Townshend ...... Circulation Manager a cupcake treat with reading coach style, followed by “Gone With the Marathon and thank you Florida Keys Sarah Morton. Wind,” which ended in a standing ova- for all the support you all contributed. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY Kerri Worthington tion. What a night with popcorn, burg- Edward Davis Contents copyright 2013 Keynoter Publishing Co. Switlik School ers, candy and beverages sold by the Marathon Marathon Marathon Youth Football Club.

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 MARATHON KEY WEST Will Keys get sewer money? City revamping she was pleased, “as a fresh- largely finished with their would be numerous projects Governor has man representative,” that her wastewater projects, and for the City Council to con- tree trimming law 15 days to district received a substantial planned to use this year’s sider. Possibilities include By SEAN KINNEY aesthetic decisions. portion of available funding. allocation to pay down debt providing connection points [email protected] “We go out there and we finalize budget She also secured money for each incurred during con- to vacant properties or “addi- cut to code,” he said. From Florida City and Homestead- struction. Raschein says tional pieces of equipment The Key West Tree there, commissioners decid- By RYAN McCARTHY area projects. that’s not an option with the that could be put on the Commission on April 30 ed to ask the Tree [email protected] Leading up this year’s proposed grants. wastewater treatment plants began a discussion aimed at Commission to consider session, optimism ran high “It was a requirement to that weren’t.” making a local law protect- some changes to code. The $20 million award that state lawmakers would not pay down debt, so there “A lot of things were ing the city’s canopy more Commissioner Tony Yaniz expected would have been approve a second consecu- are some other projects they value engineered out of the user-friendly while hopeful- serves as liaison between preferable, but the city of tive $50 million bond to help can use the funding for,” she projects because of costs. ly quelling complaints from the Tree Commission and Marathon and Key Largo pay for Keys sewer projects. said. We can revisit any one of a homeowners about the trim- City Commission. Wastewater Treatment That hope was nixed when Wastewater Treatment number of things,” ming job done by city crews. “The onus is on the District won’t be scoffing if the state announced the District General Manager Hernstadt said. The basic problem is that homeowner,” Yaniz said. “If their $1 million grants for 2013-14 budget would Margaret Blank said Key The first Mayfield alloca- in some cases, city workers the homeowner doesn’t trim, water projects survive Gov. include no new bonding or Largo’s money would be tion was finalized in January need to access private proper- then we have two options: Rick Scott’s veto pen. debt obligations. used toward a $2.2 million 2012 and split between ty to do the best trimming job We cite the homeowner, State Rep. Holly Raschein, Raschein broke the news sludge handling system. Monroe County and possible but don’t have that which we don’t want to do, R-Key Largo, said she was to a large Keys contingent in “Pretty soon we’ll be get- Islamorada. Marathon and the authority. Instead, they just and option two is we trim it.” able to secure the funding Tallahassee on April 23. ting enough wastewater, district each had $20 million clear overhang from the pub- “The correct way to trim from a water project pool of The Monroe County rep- especially at the clip coming their way according lic right-of-way, occasionally it and not butcher it is to be $58 million split among 120 resentatives were in the state Islamorada is working, to an agreement worked out raising the ire of residents. allowed to go onto the prop- districts. The Keys are includ- capitol for the annual Florida where...we’ll have to build a by local governments. The threshold is 80 inch- erty,” he said. “If the home- ed in District 120. Keys Day celebration. The dedicated digester. That The remainder was to be es off the ground. owner refuses to give us Scott has 15 days to act on decision meant the second includes a centrifuge, a thick- split among the Florida Keys Last month, Community access to the property, the budget items, following the installment of the $200 mil- ener and all the electrical pip- Aqueduct Authority ($5 mil- Services Director Greg only other option we have is state Legislature’s final vote lion Mayfield grant was posting and valves and controls lion), the city of Key West ($4 Veliz told the Key West City to cut it at the property line.” Friday approving a $74.5 bil- pone until at least next year. you need,” she said. million) and the city of Key Commission that it’s not Fines associated with not lion state budget for 2013-14. Marathon and the Waste- Marathon City Manager Colony Beach ($1 million). realistic to ask his employ- trimming or over-trimming Raschein told the Keynoter water Treatment District are Roger Hernstadt said there ees to make case-by-case protected trees vary. Keynoter KeysNet.com Wednesday, May 8, 2013 5A Business

HEALTH CARE COSTS Island Vision Care Medicaid snub could is now accepting NEW patients.

Dr. John Sheldon's cost small businesses optometry practice services Court ruling upholding the ration service Jackson Hewitt. ly reticent to accept the feder- all ages, from kids to seniors. Hospitality law actually created some of The eye-popping number al funding or provide subsi- industry the current problems. While is why business groups dized health care to single, Monday - Friday 9AM to 5PM justices ruled that the center- joined Democrats and childless adults. They came possibly affected piece of the law - a require- Senate Republicans in push- up with a plan of their own, Saturday by appointment ment that most everyone ing to accept federal relying on solely state money By TIA MITCHELL have health insurance - was Medicaid money. that did neither. 6400 Overseas Hwy. Herald/Times Tallahassee Bureau constitutional, they struck Expanding Medicaid alle- Some Republican lawmak- MM 50.5 (next to Herbie’s) down a provision that would viates “additional costs on our ers went as far as to character- Republican lawmakers have essentially required businesses,” said Associated ize childless adults as people 743-2020 say they are champions for states to expand Medicaid. Industries of Florida general who could get insurance, if Florida’s businesses. By giving states a choice counsel Tammy Perdue. only they weren’t so lazy. Rep. But their failure to expand whether to expand, the court The quirk about health Matt Gaetz, R-Fort Walton health insurance coverage to created loopholes about who care for U.S. citizens and Beach, said the group was too one million or more Floridians would be covered and how, non-U.S. citizens is another busy playing a Grand Theft will put many employers in a and who would be left out. result of the Supreme Court’s Auto video game to get a job. financial lurch. Part of the law that bifurcated decision, and one His father, Senate President Without a deal on health remained in place requires that could have significant Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, said care, business owners across businesses with more than 50 consequences in Florida. he had little concern “some- the state face the predicament full-time employees to pro- Congress created two dif- body who is an adult and of either paying to provide vide health insurance cover- ferent systems for people liv- chooses to sit on the couch.” health insurance for their age to anyone working more ing below the poverty line. While the federal govern- employees or facing federal than 30 hours a week. Many U.S. citizens would receive ment has been willing to dis- government fines. Either way, people in agriculture, tourism Medicaid through the expan- cuss how states provide health the Legislature’s inaction will and hospitality would have sion. Non-U.S. citizens care, they have yet to budge on saddle many businesses with been eligible for an expanded would be eligible for subsi- who is eligible. The health care additional costs that could Medicaid program. dized private insurance. law says that all people who reach, in total, close to $150 But with no Medicaid The idea was to avoid make less than 138 percent of million next year. expansion, those workers dragging immigration politics the federal poverty level - “If you do not do must either get health insur- into the health care debate. about $16,000 for a single per- Medicaid expansion, or ance from their employers, But while states can opt out son - should receive subsidized something similar to that, or they can turn to a federal of the Medicaid expansion, insurance coverage. there is a very real penalty health exchange to purchase they cannot change the rules The plan offered by imposed upon the employers insurance. for non-U.S. citizens. As a House Republicans purpose- of the state of Florida,” said If they use a federal result, some non-U.S. citizens ly did not cover the 400,000 Sen. David Simmons, R- exchange, their bosses will will be better off. people who make between Altamonte Springs, who had be penalized. Lawmakers in Florida are 100 and 138 percent of pushed some compromise. And the fines are steep. far from the only ones to have poverty, noting that they It’s only one wrinkle from In Florida, about 400,000 failed to reach a health care would be eligible to purchase legislative inertia. people who would have qual- agreement. Nine other south- insurance on exchanges. In another, non-U.S. citi- ified for Medicaid expansion ern states have said they will Not said by lawmakers: zens living legally in Florida are eligible to purchase insur- not expand Medicaid cover- the potential hit to businesses. will be eligible for subsi- ance on exchanges. age. Wyoming, South Dakota, It’s unclear what will hap- dized health insurance while If just one employee goes Nebraska, Pennsylvania and pen next. Senate leaders, who some poor U.S. citizens will on the exchange, business Alaska also appear ready to are willing to accept federal get nothing. owners are required to pay a reject federal health care money, say they will contin- Florida businesses have fine of $2,000 for each of assistance. Another dozen or ue to work on a compromise long complained about the their full-time employees so states are still weighing that House Republicans confusion and uncertainty (minus the first 30). In a com- their options. might stomach. surrounding the 2010 health pany of 200, that could trans- Leaders in many of those Gov. Rick Scott, mean- care law. The Legislature’s late into a fine of $340,000. states say the 2010 law leaves while, could force lawmakers failure to reach a compro- In total, Florida employers little flexibility to pursue a to return to Tallahassee for a Come visit our online photo galleries and mise on Medicaid expansion could face at least $145.7 mil- plan that fits their needs. special session. Or lawmak- submit your own at www.KeysNet.com/Photos just adds another layer. lion in federal penalties per In Florida’s case, House ers could try again in 2014. The historic U.S. Supreme year, according to tax prepa- Republicans were particular- ECONOMY

South Florida real estate values are bouncing back from the low point in late 2011. Consumer confidence on rise in Florida University of Florida index index can be dismissed as Real Estate hit 79 in April, the highest statistical noise, but the over- rebound helps since last fall. all trend shows a state gradu- The UF numbers come ally feeling better about the drive index the same day that the economy. A 12-month aver- Conference Board reported a age of the index sunk to 68 in Miami Herald surge in national confidence, the end of 2011, and has gone with a six-point gain wiping up eight points since to 76. A confidence index in out a six-point loss from Despite the angst over the Florida rose again this March, when a sweeping national economy, Florida is month, despite ongoing cut- package of federal spending in the midst of a real estate backs in federal spending and cuts called the “sequester” rebound, eroding the damage wobbly employment reports began. done to assets at the core of across the country. The Monthly swings in the UF many Floridians’ net worth. BUSINESS BRIEFS Coldwell Banker Brian Schmitt, president Union is offering a nine- and broker, said “the affilia- week personal financial man- Schmitt celebrates tion with Coldwell Banker has agement course through helped us combine out state- Dave Ramsey’s Financial Coldwell Banker Schmitt of-the art, local service organ- Peace University. Real Estate Co. celebrates its ization with the resources and Classes are open to credit 25th anniversary as an affili- reach of a global and highly union members and non- ate of the global Coldwell respected brand. members. The cost is $89 for Banker brokerage group. “The partnership has been the kit, which includes audio Budge Huskey, president instrumental in maintaining and print materials. Classes and CEO of Coldwell Banker our position of market lead- will be held every Tuesday, Real Estate LLC, said the ership in the Florida Keys.” 6-8 p.m., starting June 4 and Keys-based realty firm “has ending July 30, at Key Plaza been an integral part of the branch, 3022 N. Roosevelt legacy handed down by the Keys Federal hosts Blvd., Key West. Coldwell Banker founders financial course For more information, call Coldert Coldwell and Mary Lou Carn at 293-6500. Benjamin Banker.” Keys Federal Credit 6A Wednesday, May 8, 2013 KeysNet.com Keynoter

KEY LARGO FLORIDA Rowell’s appraisals FHSAA bill dies on Senate floor over the organization that has ure (HB 1279) by Lakeland- to abide by the desires of coming shortly Sports body overseen high school sports area lawmakers failed to be legislators. Carruthers and Kolhage raised faced 2017 for nearly a century. heard on the Senate floor The bill would have County eyes concern that the site may have “We understand that after winning earlier expanded the ability of stu- environmental contamination termination many of the legislators who approval in the House. dents to transfer schools dur- purchase for supported the proposal were The House bill would ing the school year, given from the property’s use as a Florida News Service right price commercial marina. doing what they thought was have exerted more state con- charter and home school stu- Rowell’s Marina has best for high school athlet- trol over FHSAA, including dents more opportunities to By KEVIN WADLOW become the most popular Florida High School ics, but it would have opened a provision to sunset the play for public school teams, Senior Staff Writer site on Key Largo for host- Athletic Association the door for a few adults and organization in 2017. altered the makeup of the Executive Director Roger athletes to build powerhous- Sen. Kelli Stargel (R- association’s board of direc- [email protected] ing major fundraising events like the Key Largo Stone Dearing called it “gratifying” es while those who respected Lakeland), the sponsor of the tors, given school districts The Rowell family sold its Crab and Seafood Festival that the legislative session the rules of fair play were Senate version of the bill, more say over athletic regu- eight acres of Key Largo and the Brew on the Bay, a ended without passage of a left behind,” Dearing said. has said the proposal will lations in each county, and bayfront property more than craft-beer festival. bill that would have given On Friday, as the legisla- return next year unless the set a 2017 date to sunset the seven years ago but the site, Rockers Chuck Berry and state lawmakers more control tive session ended, the meas- FHSAA shows a willingness 93-year-old organization. virtually vacant, still goes by Steven Tyler played at the name of Rowell’s Marina. Rowell’s in the 2005 FISHING THE FLORIDA KEYS Plans for pricey condo- Celebration of the Sea miniums came and went, and Music Fest, a concert spon- now Monroe County has sored by a now-defunct Grouper bite is hot coming off the reef ordered two new appraisals development company. to see if a purchase for public “If it turns out that Live baits key use may be within reach. [Rowell’s] is affordable with- The assessments “should be in the county’s budget, it for anglers completed in 30 to 45 days,” would be very advantageous Monroe County Administrator to acquire it for the communi- looking for action Roman Gastesi said. ty’s use,” Joy Martin, a promi- Grouper season is off to County commissioners nent Upper Keys Realtor and an excellent start, with plen- voted April 17 to seek updat- former chairwoman of the ty of reds, blacks and gags to ed appraisals for the bayside Key Largo Chamber of be had in all venues. Grouper season property at mile marker 104.5 Commerce, said Friday. Most of the black grouper kicked off with but Commissioner Danny “Once it’s in private are coming off the deeper a pair of Kolhage cautioned it was “not hands, it’s gone forever,” edge of the an enthusiastic unanimous,” Captain’s 15-pound black Martin said. Column reef and but more “conditional.” A firm called Boca wrecks, grouper along Gastesi, who has remind- Developers purchased whereas the with flag ed commissioners since soon Rowell’s Marina in July gags and yellowtails and after his 2008 hiring that 2005 for $6.5 million, reds are a big mutton on many Upper Keys residents intending to build 136 luxu- being taken the SeaSquared. ardently support buying ry condominiums on the on the shal- Rowell’s Marina for use as a bayfront property. lower side Offshore, the dolphin bite Marina and Hideaway in the season’s first grouper. park, said getting appraisals But the project hinged on to the is coming into its own with Marathon. This year, they is not a commitment. obtaining county and state patches and some very large fish coming fished with Capt. Howard Casting contest “We don’t even know the approval to move develop- Chris Johnson Hawk through right now. No par- Kelley and had several very Capt. Spider’s Casting for [asking] price,” Gastesi told ment rights from the Seahorse Channel. The Gulf is giving ticular area seems to be out- successful outings with big Charity returns Thursday to commissioners. “We want to RV Park on Big Pine Key, up some gags as well. performing any other, and dolphin and snapper brought the 7 Mile Marina/Salty’s know if we’re even in the which the firm also owned. The baits of choice are most anglers are finding the back to the dock. Marvin Waterfront Grill in Marathon. ballpark.” Stalled by opposition anything large and live - fish under birds. also landed a good size tarpon The contest runs from 6 to 8 If the current owner — list- from Upper Keys residents grunts, legal size snappers, Be on the lookout as there at the Seven Mile Bridge. pm, and will benefit the ed in county property records and questions about transfer- blue runners, etc. is a fair number of marlin Capt. Jeff Knapp, of Marathon High School as Largo Sun Vista Acquisition ring development rights more The yellowtail snapper around. They’re ranging from Beckoning Charters in Maritime Scholarship. Co. of Deerfield Beach — val- than 75 miles, the two-site action is also superb in all little rats to 150 pounds or so, Marathon, reports dark lures ues the land too highly, Mayor deal eventually collapsed depth ranges on the reef, with to fish as large as 400 pounds. fished slow in the early Capt. Chris Johnson is a George Neugent said, “It along with the South Florida the largest specimens coming If you’ve had a hankering morning (two hours before member of the Yamaha could be game over.” real-estate market. from the deeper areas. to catch the Silver King, now sun up) have produced lots National Fishing Team and Commissioners Heather Monroe County previous- Mixed in are quite a few is your time. The tarpon bite of tarpon action at the Seven specializes in offshore, ly walked away from offers mutton snapper. While most is outstanding at the bridges Mile Bridge this past week. gulf/bay, reef/wreck, shark to sell the site, ranging from fish are in the six- to eight- and passes and should The SeaSquared crew and tarpon fishing with $5 million in 2005 to $9.75 pound class, there is the remain consistent through spent much of the week tar- SeaSquared Charters out of KEYS million four years ago. occasional one or two in the the end of the month. pon and shark fishing, with Captain Pip’s Marina and Currently the Rowell’s mid-teens. great entertainment provided Hideaway Marathon. You can NET property, comprising two As always for the snapper, The week’s best for our anglers. A couple of reach him at 305.743.5305, adjoining parcels, is lots of chum is key along Marvin and Deb Monroe, reef trips produced good http://SeaSquaredCharters.co .COM assessed at about $2 million with all kinds of cut baits, from Helena MT, are frequent catches of yellowtail and m and http://Facebook.com for tax purposes. such as bonito and ballyhoo. visitors to Captain Pip’s mutton snapper along with /MarathonFishing Cuban activists Healthy Start Miami rally sees civil institutions changing Cuba’s Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition celebrates 20th anniversary future with focus on legal and cultural rights, 2B. with a party Friday at the Bottlecap Lounge in Key West, 3B.

Sports & Outdoors ● Fishing Keys Life Community ● Lifestyle Florida Keys Keynoter WWW.KEYSNET.COM WEDNESDAY,MAY 8,2013 CLASSIFIEDS INSIDE 4B B CORAL SHORES FOOTBALL MARATHON FOOTBALL Squad searches for identity By RYAN McCARTHY have many installed but it [email protected] was a good scrimmage.” Marathon will employ the Spring practice couldn’t run-heavy Wing-T offense have come any sooner for the this year heading into its sec- Marathon High School foot- ond season as a member of the ball team. 14-team Southeast Football The Dolphins would sure- Conference. Coral Shores ly love to erase the memory of High School is also a member. a 1-9 2013 season as quickly “That’s the only success as possible, and their young we’ve had the past few years. roster will benefit from anoth- With our personnel not being er month on the field. as large or as fast, that’s the “The first few days is just best option for us,” he said. going over the basics. Sophomore to be Max There’s a number of new kids Elliott has been handling the Keynoter photo by KEVIN WADLOW that need to learn the basics quarterbacking during spring of football and don’t have the practices, while Martin says Assistant football coach Jack Niebalski directs Coral Shores players through a defensive drill Monday as the background,” coach Lance other skill positions are thin Hurricanes prepare for a May 23 jamboree that ends three weeks of spring practice. Martin said. because of eligibility issues. Martin said the Dolphins’ “We’re much further large freshman class would along defensively; that’s the benefit most from the prac- case with most programs,” tice time heading into their Martin said, noting the con- Canes search on sophomore seasons. Most cepts are easier for younger were on the junior varsity players to grasp. team last year, he said. The Southeast Football Marathon spent Wednesday Conference grew largely out through Friday without pads of a lack of parity in the last before letting the kids do some round of FHSAA redistricting. for quarterback hitting on Saturday. Spring practice culmi- “We did some positional nates in an exhibition game Coaches have little more is about.” Pauchey played as a work and reviewed tackling with Coral Shores and Doral Rebuilding on than two three weeks to fill Several other players who backup quarterback in past and let them scrimmage a lit- Academy scheduled for May offense and starting units on both sides saw varsity game time in the seasons but coaches would tle bit,” Martin said. “There 23 at 6 p.m. at Marathon of the ball, both to built fall likely will work into the prefer him anchoring a were very limited offensive High. Each team will play the defense underway around a small handful of regular rotation, including rebuilt defensive backfield. plays run because we don’t other two for one half. returning regulars. Henry Jacobsen, Logan Coral Shores expects to By KEVIN WADLOW Seniors-to-be Eddie Dunn Rowe and George Jacobsen, take about two dozen varsity Senior Staff Writer at halfback and blockers Jake all listed as linebackers and players into the May 23 jam- KEY WEST [email protected] Niedbalski and Benny running backs, and two-way boree scrimmage that ends Cosme were the lone veteran lineman Austin Wilkins. spring practice. The jam- Coral Shores football starters on the offensive side A new quarterback will boree at Marathon High District realignment coaches mean it when they at practice this week. take the snaps from center School features three two- tell their Hurricane players On defense, rising junior this spring. Holly is just as quarter games among the that starting spots are open defensive back Paul Pauchey eager as anyone to know Hurricanes, Dolphins and impacts Key West for the taking. and linebacker Dunn are the who that will be. and Doral Academy. “Our main priority this only starters back from the Sophomore Nick Frisone Joining Holly on the By DICK WAGNER teams will no longer have to spring is to establish our team that posted a solid 6-4 and junior Austin Seibolt, Hurricane coaching staff are Keynoter Contributor deal with powerhouses identity as a football team,” record last fall. players with junior-varsity Alphonso Bryant, Adam American Heritage, Pembroke said third-year head coach Ed “It was an eye-opener on experience, will be among Bort, Keys Oakley, Claude In recent seasons, the Key Pines Charter and Archbishop Holly, watching the Canes hit the first day of practice” those competing for the spot. Kershner, Jack Niedbalski, West High School football McCarthy in 16-3A. The girls during Monday’s first spring May 1, Holly said. “But this “Or it could be somebody Jim Miller, Andy Engelmeyer team has been in a three-team team will be in a group with day of contact practice. is what high-school football else,” Holly said. and Jason Stephenson. district with Miami powers Doral Academy Hialeah- Norland and Jackson, who Miami Lakes, Miami Jackson KEY WEST FOOTBALL have blocked the Conchs’ and Miami Northwestern; the path to the state playoffs. Conch boys will face those That will change in the fall, teams and also Miami Norland. but not necessarily to the ● Volleyball — Miami Conchs look at QB candidates Conchs’ advantage. Carrollton, Florida Christian, “It doesn’t get any easier,” Keys Gate and Ransom will Quarterback Holley may leave Key West said coach Johnny Hughes. join the Conchs, Coral Spring game hopefuls with his family. The Conchs won’t have to Shores, Gulliver Prep and St. May 24 vs. Trevor Pike In addition to the line- worry about Norland any- Brendan in 16-4A. ● (15) and men, the Conchs have a more, but Jackson will still Cross-country — Key Ft. Pierce myriad of other players be in their new district (16- West will be in 16-2A with Andrew returning, all of whom made 5A), as will American Coral Shores, Carrollton, By DICK WAGNER Freeman (4) major contributions last fall. Heritage Plantation and Gulliver, La Salle, Jackson, Keynoter Contributor throw passes Among them is running back Cardinal Gibbons.. Monsignor Pace, Ransom during a drill Deonte Stemage, a scoring Most Key West teams will Everglades, St. Brendan and Spring football practice is Monday at threat from anywhere on the be looking at some new oppo- Washington. underway at Key West High Key West field. Dorian Cannon and nents because of district ● Track — The Conchs’ 16- School, and the hunt is on High’s spring Laurence Marius are also revamping by the Florida High 2A rivals will be Archbishop for a quarterback. breakaway threats in the School Athletic Association. Carroll, Carrollton, Coral Senior Donald Roberts practice. backfield, and another hard ● Baseball — District 16- Shores, Gulliver, Ransom and was at that position last sea- Photo by runner is sophomore-to-be 4A will remain the same with St. Brendan. ● son, helping lead the Conchs BERT BUDDE Mehki Sargent the Conchs, Coral Shores, St. Swimming — 12-2A will to a 6-4 record under first- Linebacker Jack Gruba, Brendan and Gulliver Prep. have the Conchs, Archbishop year coach Johnny Hughes. be Andrew Freeman, a fix- who is new to the team, throw who had four interceptions ● Basketball — Boys McCarthy, Doral, Gulliver, His backup, Juwan Brown, ture on the baseball team, the ball well, Hughes said. last season, is back, as are teams from Florida Christian, Pace, Somerset Academy and also got experience running and Trevor Pike, a fixture on The third candidate is defensive backs Daniel Keys Gate Charter and St. Brendan. the triple-option office the golf team. Tyler Thurston, who, Thompson and Jeffery Anilus. Ransom Everglades will join ● Wrestling — 16-1A will Hughes had installed. Freeman was listed as a Hughes said, recently Key West, which had the Conchs, Coral Shores, be composed of Key West, Roberts, of course, is no sophomore quarterback on returned to Key West. about 40 players at practice Gulliver Prep and St. Coral Shores, Florida longer in the picture, and last season’s roster, but did- Whoever wins the quar- Monday, will play its spring Brendan in 16-4A. The Key Christian, Keys Gate, Palmer neither is Brown, who n’t play because of shoulder terback job will operate game at 7 p.m. May 24 West girls team will be in 16- Trinity, Ransom, Rivera Prep, moved to Jacksonville. surgery. “The terminology behind experienced block- against Fort Pierce Westwood 4A with Gulliver and St. Solid Rock Christian and As the Conchs practiced [of the triple option] is famil- ers. “The entire offensive at Tommy Roberts Memorial Brendan, along with new- Westminster Christian. Monday for the first time in iar to him, but he has no line and the reserves are Stadium. The game could be comers Keys Gate, Ransom ● Golf — The Conchs will pads, there were two, perhaps experience with the foot- back,” Hughes said, adding, played at the high school if Everglades, Florida Christian tee off against Gulliver, three, quarterback candidates. work,” Hughes said. though, that there is a chance work on the stadium’s and Miami Carrollton. Belen Jesuit, Columbus, The main two appear to Both Freeman and Pike, that junior-to-be Caleb bleachers is not completed. ● Soccer — Both Conch Doral and La Salle in 16-2A. 2B Wednesday, May 8, 2013 KeysNet.com Keynoter

Living HISTORY CUBA Hemingway’s Another Cuba is goal Cuba papers find a home Kennedy Library announce the digitization of for island activists 2,000 Hemingway papers nears a deal for and materials. The digital Group shapes society in Cuba, much like copies will be transferred to what occurred in Eastern ‘Finca Vigia’ work Boston’s John F. Kennedy blueprint for Europe more than two Library. decades ago. The group coor- By BRETT ZONGKER This is the first time any- civil changes dinates panels and lectures in Associated Press one in the U.S. has been able Havana on topics like “Master to examine these items from By CHRISTINE ARMARIO Plan for a 21st Century A partnership between the famous writer’s Cuban Associated Press Havana” and “The Media in Cuba and a private U.S. estate, Finca Vigia. They Cuba Today.” The events are foundation is working to include passports showing In one poster, Raul and all taped, burned onto DVDs preserve more of writer Hemingway’s travels and let- Fidel Castro ride in a hot air for distribution and placed on Ernest Hemingway’s papers ters commenting on such balloon made of newspa- YouTube, where some of their and belongings that he left at works as “The Old Man and pers. Their fingers are videos have received thou- his home near Havana when the Sea.” plugged into their ears, sands of hits. he died. The Kennedy Library drowning out any noise “We want Cuba to be a U.S. Rep. James holds a large Hemingway around them. A blue bird normal country, where we McGovern of Massachusetts collection because Jacqueline similar to the Twitter icon can talk among each other and the Finca Vigia Founda- Kennedy helped arrange a flies nearby, its beak threat- and change how we are liv- tion are scheduled to place for the items. ening to punch a hole and ing now,” said Rodiles. send them to the ground. Part of the “For Another In another, a Havana Cuba” campaign includes a SHRINE DONATION street is lined with banners petition that has been signed hanging from streetlights. by more than 3,600 people “Citizen demand for asking for the Cuban gov- another Cuba,” the signs ernment to ratify the United read. “Sign it now!” Nations Covenant on Civil The works are part of an and Political Rights and the exhibit held Saturday in Covenant on Economic, Miami by State of SATS, an Social and Cultural Rights. activist group attempting to The accords were signed foster civil society and stim- by Cuban officials but not ulate discussion about ratified. Cuba’s future. The group’s The text of the petition leader, Antonio Rodiles, is in says the implementation of Miami to promote a cam- these accords would ensure paign demanding that Cuba respect for citizens regard- implement the Universal less of their ideas and help in Declaration of Human Poster created by State of SATS, a Cuban activist group, the formation of a free and Rights and ratify two United displayed in Miami’s Little Havana. plural Cuba. Nations covenants the gov- “Our expectation of being ernment signed in 2008 pro- inated its exit permit require- present were exiles who had heard by the government is tecting civil, political, social ment in January left the island decades ago almost exhausted, yet we and economic rights. Blogger Yoani Sanchez, and never returned. have decided to bring the The posters all contain the Berta Soler, co-founder of “People in Cuba know authorities this demand as an words “For Another Cuba” the Ladies in White group their rights and want urgent recourse to achieve and were created by artists on and Rosa Maria Paya, the change,” Ailer Gonzalez, effective understanding,” the Melissa Grady from Centennial Bank presents a $300 check the island and in the diaspora. daughter of Oswaldo Paya, a State of SATS’ artistic direc- petition states. “We are to Potentate Steve Rosean of the Mahi Shriners in Marathon. The works were shown in dissident killed in a car acci- tor, told them. “But they determined not to accept Miami’s Little Havana and dent last year, all visited don’t know how.” institutional silence in Of that, $140 was collected in a jar at the bank and the bank will later be put on display at Miami in April. State of SATS believes response to this demand for matched the rest. The money is used to drive and fly the State of SATS in Havana, All have vowed to return change can be provoked by the ratification.” patients to the Shriners hospitals with no out-of-pocket which is operated out of and continue their work on building an independent civil costs to the patients or their families. Rodiles’ house. the communist island, unlike “The posters are part of a many who left after the 1959 campaign including artists, revolution. These dissidents Observer crossword puzzle musicians and citizens of all frequently say their future is “Hold That Tiger” - Solution in the May 11 Keynoter types,” said Rodiles, 40, who not in another part of the earned a doctorate in physics world but in a different Cuba. ACROSS 60 Fathered 108 Flaxen cloth 15 Garden tool 74 Voided escutcheons from the National Autono- They have been given human 1 Ella’s specialty 61 Gastropod mollusk 111 Mother of Castor 16 ___ and Leander 75 Entreaty mous University of Mexico rights prizes and received 5 Of the sun 63 Genus of olives and Pollux 17 A Semite 76 Covers the inside 10 Elude 64 Watchmen 113 God of love 18 Ancient Persian 77 Vocal qualities and taught at Florida State with open arms by the exile 15 Deceit 66 Turkish weight 115 Musical study inhabitant 78 Abrading instrument University before returning community and Cuban- 19 Novice 67 Barrel-makers 119 Toward the mouth 28 Asiatic country 79 Scents to Cuba. “Caricatures and American politicians in 20 Suppose 69 Mountain defiles 120 Daub 31 Apportion 80 Pass rope through posters send very direct mes- Miami. It’s unclear what con- 21 Style of type 70 Cunning 121 Rome’s river 33 Patriotic society: abbr. 81 To eat in Aachen sages that sometimes words ditions they’ll face on their 22 Father: Fr. 71 Epidermis 123 And others: abbr. 35 Sacks 84 School of seals and analysis cannot.” return, or even how far their 23 Solar disk 72 Wild cat 124 Bark cloth 37 Jewel 85 Unites by compact Rodiles and other mem- message has spread in Cuba. 24 Camp shelters 76 Danish weight 125 A crowd 38 Speed contests 88 Measure of yarn bers of State of SATS are the But at the very least, their 25 Public warehouse 77 For that reason 126 Fragrant oleoresin 39 Eggshaped 90 Parisian dress 26 Marvel studio’s 82 Nobleman 127 ___ Hari 40 Friend of Pythias designer most recent Cuban opposi- visits have provoked a dia- honcho Avi 83 Lukewarm 128 ___ O’Casey 42 Roof edges 91 Roused tion leaders to travel abroad logue in Miami of Cubans 27 Plant gum 85 Late American 129 Genus of geese 43 Babylonian hero 93 Distress signal and share their work with the from different waves of 29 Harvest playwright 130 Slovakia labor camp 45 American clergyman 95 More lucid international community - immigration. At the 30 A network 86 March date 131 People of Myanmar 46 Willow 96 Male offspring and the large base of exiles Saturday exhibit and panel 31 Sun-dried brick 87 Van Gogh 47 Small stoves 99 Food fish in Miami - since Cuba elim- discussion, many of those 32 Fragrant wood painted here DOWN 49 Caterpillar’s web 101 A kind of galley 34 Kimono sash 89 Russian river 1 Asterisk 50 Young women 103 Style of car 36 To fish 90 Small depressions 2 Quote 51 Mineral spring 104 Looks askance 38 Fishing pole 91 Medicinal plants 3 War god 53 Let fall 106 Sedate 41 Dance step 92 Moves furtively 4 Bracing 55 Brandished 107 Stalks 42 Growing out 94 Determines 5 Drunkard 57 Admission cards 108 Building plots 44 Conger 96 Veer off course 6 Musical dramas 60 A drink 109 “Dies ___” 45 Lenore’s creator 97 Kind of curve 7 Baseball term 61 Firmament 110 California valley 48 Cameron’s 2009 hit 98 Goddess of dawn 8 Pilaster 62 French river 112 Miami’s county 50 Thingamabobs 100 Wild plums 9 Replied 65 Peruvian city 114 Measure of distance 52 Shy and retiring 101 Sound used 10 Hermit 66 Ancient 116 Bryce Canyon state 54 Desert animal to frighten 11 Cast a ballot 68 Undivided 117 Facts 55 Spouses 102 Japanese coin 12 Absalom’s army 70 Square of turf 118 Dash 56 Likely 103 Durable fiber commander 71 Injections 120 ___ Na-Na 58 Educate 105 To blunder 13 ___ du Maurier 72 Rental contract 122 Free 59 English school 106 Falls to the bottom 14 Chemical suffix 73 Wins through effort solution Crossword 4 puzzle. the May Solution to Keynoter KeysNet.com Wednesday, May 8, 2013 3B

BABY SHOW LIVING BRIEFS Livingston plays The bug lives on at oddball neighbor who had sustained him during his Mother’s Day benefit Smathers Beach temporary insanity. For further information Howard Livingston and All air-cooled antique call Pat Cobey at 852-5756. the Mile Marker 24 Band Volkswagen enthusiasts and performs from 5-8 p.m. owners are invited to an Sunday, May 12, for the 11th informal gathering of the Vee Refuge seeking annual benefit to help The Dubs of Key Dubs group at 6 new volunteers Boys and Girls Clubs. p.m. Saturday, May 11, Music and dining take Smathers Beach at the mile The National Key Deer place at Margaritaville Café, marker one sign post. Refuge is looking for volun- 500 Duval St., Key West. Bring your own food or teers to help staff its Big There will be a Caribbean drinks. Pine Key visitor center and buffet, margaritas, silent auc- “Drive, push or pull your the Blue Hole interpretation tion and entertainment. vintage VW to enjoy spend- area on Big Pine. Tickets cost $40. To find out ing time with like-minded No experience is neces- more, call 296-2258. fans swapping stories, sary. Volunteers can spend More than 200 children admiring Volkswagens and as little as three hours a will be enrolled in Boys and celebrating these unique week helping staff these Girls Clubs summer pro- classic cars we all know and locations. Opportunities also grams in Key West and Big love,” said event coordina- include helping staff booths Pine Key. tor, Brady Hodgerson. at festivals and events, Jessica Lariz and Leah Stockton share information about Healthy Start at an April 26 women’s For more information, beach cleanups, website health fair and baby shower sponsored by Cuddle Bugs Baby and Lower Keys Medical Center Healthy Start email [email protected] or design, leading guided tours at the Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel.Healthy Start is a free program for pregnant women visit www.facebook.com/ and helping with the Florida veedubsofkeydubs. and women with infants under age 3 that’s run through the Monroe County Health celebrates 20 years Keys Birding and Wildlife Festival. Department and the Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition.To find out more, call 809-5653. Key West’s BottleCap ‘Silver Linings’ Contact Kristie Killam, Lounge, 1128 Simonton St., the refuge’s park ranger, at will host a happy hour bene- up for discussion [email protected] or HEALTH fit for the Florida Keys call 304-9625. Healthy Start Coalition from “Silver Linings Playbook,” 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, May a romantic comedy by 10 in honor of the Matthew Quick, is the Key Culinary program R2D2-like machines Coalition’s 20th anniversary. Largo Book Club’s selection provides good eats Organizers will hold for its May 21 meeting at 7 drawings for “Stay-Cation p.m. at the Key Largo library, The Marathon Elks tackled ‘superbugs’ Vacation” and “Pamper in Trade Winds Plaza at mile Lodge #2139 will host a Yourself” grand prize pack- marker 101.4 oceanside. gourmet dinner prepared by Hospitals started paying rooms to zap C-diff and other ages. Only 250 tickets will It’s about a temporarily the Marathon High School Hospitals turn attention to infection control bacteria and viruses dead be sold for each drawing and deranged, avid football fan Culinary Program, starting to robots that in the late 1880s, when with ultraviolet light. Xenex each prize package is valued whose psychotherapist is an at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 16. mounting evidence showed has sold or leased devices to at over $2,000. equally avid football lover. Tickets cost $15 and are can zap germs unsanitary conditions were more than 100 U.S. hospitals. Raffle tickets are $20 The hero eventually regains available at the Lodge, 82nd hurting patients. Hospital The market niche is (suggested donation) and his memory of the traumatic Street, ocean. By MIKE STOBBE hygiene has been a concern expected to grow from $30 will be sold at the event. incident that unhinged him For more information, Associated Press ever since, with a renewed million to $80 million in the In addition to the drawings, and comes to recognize and call Rose at (305) 289-0417. emphasis triggered by the next three years, according to the event features ‘celebrity’ reciprocate the love of his They sweep. They swab. emergence a decade ago of a Frost & Sullivan, a market bartenders, complimentary They sterilize. And still the nasty strain of intestinal bug research firm. hors d’oeuvres, a silent auc- germs persist. called Clostridium difficile, Mark Stibich, Xenex’s tion, and a 50/50 raffle. In U.S. hospitals, an esti- or C-diff. chief scientific officer, said The generous donation of mated 1 in 20 patients pick The diarrhea-causing C- client hospitals sometimes the bartenders’ tips as well as up infections they didn’t have diff is now linked to 14,000 call them robots and report event proceeds will support when they arrived, some U.S. deaths annually. That’s improved satisfaction scores programs and services for caused by dangerous ‘super- been the catalyst for the from patients who seem healthy babies in the Keys. bugs’ that are hard to treat. growing focus on infection impressed that the medical The rise of these super- control, said Mayfield, who center is trotting out that kind Program focuses bugs, along with increased is also president-elect of the of technology. pressure from the govern- Association for Professionals Beyond products to disin- on dog behavior ment and insurers, is driving in Infection Control and fect a room, there are tools to hospitals to try all sorts of Epidemiology. make sure doctors, nurses You can discover how new approaches to stop their C-diff is easier to treat and other hospital staff are you and your dog can build spread: than some other hospital properly cleaning their hands better communication, Machines that resemble superbugs, like methicillin- when they come into a improve behavior and “Star Wars” robots and emit resistant staph, or MRSA, but patient’s room. Among them strengthen your bond in a ultraviolet light or hydrogen it’s particularly difficult to are scanners that monitor program set for 11 a.m. May peroxide vapors. Germ- clean away. Alcohol-based how many times a health care 11 at the Key Largo library, resistant copper bed rails, call hand sanitizers don’t work worker uses a sink or hand in Trade Winds Plaza at mile buttons and IV poles. and C-diff can persist on hos- sanitizer dispenser. marker 101.4 oceanside. Antimicrobial linens, cur- pital room surfaces for days. Still, “technology only Florida Keys Society for tains and wall paint. The CDC recommends hos- takes us so far,” said the Prevention of Cruelty to While these products can pital staff clean their hands Christian Lillis, who runs a Animals behavior counselor help get a room clean, their rigorously with soap and small foundation named after Cathy Baier will focus on true impact is still debatable. water - or better yet, wear his mother who died from a dog behavior from the dog’s There is no widely-accepted gloves. And rooms should be C-diff infection. point of view for owners to evidence that these inven- cleaned intensively with Lillis said the hospitals he better understand problems tions have prevented infec- bleach, the CDC says. is most impressed with their dogs may be having. tions or deaths. Complicating matters is include Swedish Covenant For more information, Meanwhile, insurers are the fact that larger propor- Hospital in Chicago, where call the Key West animal pushing hospitals to do a bet- tions of hospital patients thorough cleanings are con- shelter at 294-4857. ter job and the government’s today are sicker and more firmed with spot checks. Medicare program has susceptible to the ravages of Fluorescent powder is Tickets remaining moved to stop paying bills infections, said Dr. Marisa dabbed around a room before for certain infections caught Montecalvo, a contagious it’s cleaned and a special for boat raffle in the hospital. diseases specialist at light shows if the powder “We’re seeing a culture Westchester. was removed. That strategy With the help of the change” in hospitals, said There’s a growing recog- was followed by a 28 percent Marathon Boat Yard Marine Jennie Mayfield, who tracks nition that it’s not only surgi- decline in C-diff, he said. Center, Edgewater Power infections at Barnes-Jewish cal knives and operating He also cites Advocate Boats and Yamaha, Habitat Hospital in St. Louis. rooms that need a thorough Christ Medical Center in Oak for Humanity of the Middle Those hospital infections cleaning but also spots like Lawn, Ill., where the focus is Keys is selling raffle tickets are tied to an estimated bed rails and even television on elbow grease and bleach for $100 each to win an 100,000 deaths each year remote controls, she said. wipes. What’s different, he EdgeWater 158CS with a and add as much as $30 bil- Now there’s more attention said, is the merger of the Yamaha F70 engine and an lion a year in medical costs, to making sure “that all the housekeeping and infection EZ Loader trailer. according to the Centers for nooks and crannies are clean, prevention staff. That empha- Just 300 tickets will be Disease Control and and that it’s done in as perfect sizes that cleaning is less sold. The winner will be Prevention. The agency last a manner as can be done,” about being a maid’s service drawn during the seventh month sounded an alarm Montecalvo said. than about saving patients annual Mother’s Day Dolphin about a “nightmare bacteria” Enter companies like from superbugs. Tournament May 10 and 11 in resistant to one class of Xenex Healthcare Services, a “If your hospital’s not Marathon. For more informa- antibiotics. That kind is still San Antonio company that clean, you’re creating more tion, call 743-9828. rare, but it showed up last makes a portable, $125,000 problems than you’re solv- year in at least 200 hospitals. machine that’s rolled into ing,” Lillis said.

30 YEARS STRONG

The Marathon chapter of Delta Mu, part of the international teacher sorority Alpha Delta Kappa, celebrated its 30th anniversary in April. On hand to celebrate at Keys Fisheries were the chapter’s teacher and principal members, both working and retired, from Stanley Switlik Elementary School and Marathon High School. The core work of the chapter is community service and raising scholarship money. 4B Wednesday, May 8, 2013 KeysNet.com Keynoter

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KEYSWIDE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER CLASSIFIEDS ADOPTION OF COUNTY RESOLUTIONS ONLINE Classifieds NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN that on May 15, 2013 at ,1$5ŕ4'06#.5 1:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, at the Murray E. Nelson Government (305) 743-5551 $1#65/14' Center, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Monroe County, Florida, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida intends to conduct public hearings to consider approval of the following four (4) County Resolutions: y property owner as of the date RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE of the Lis Pendens must file a All new. 20’ refrigerated COUNTY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF WASTEWATER SER- claim within 60 days after the counter, new hot server, sale. sneeze glass, dough divider, VICE TO PROPERTIES; DESCRIBING THE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FEE, trays, etc. $1,500. COLLECTION COSTS AND THE OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE ATTENTION: PERSONS 305-849-0397 NON-AD VALOREM ANNUAL WASTEWATER ASSESSMENTS; ESTABLISHING Ad# 475133 WITH DISABILITIES THE AMOUNT AND TERM OF THE ANNUAL WASTEWATER ASSESSMENT FOR PUBLIC NOTICE EACH PARCEL OF PROPERTY TO BE ASSESSED; DIRECTING PREPARATION If you are a person with a OF THE INITIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL disability who needs any CITY OF accommodation in order to FOR PROPERTIES DEVELOPED SINCE THE 2007 ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR KEY COLONY BEACH participate in this proceed- THE BIG COPPITT/DUCK KEY SERVICE AREA; ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC NOTICE OF ing, you are entitled, at no HEARING TO CONSIDER IMPOSITION OF THE PROPOSED WASTEWATER VARIANCE HEARING cost to you, to the provision MM 106 Bayside, 2 br, 2 ba, ASSESSMENTS AND THE METHOD OF THEIR COLLECTION; DIRECTING of certain assistance. home for sale. Newly renovat- THE PROVISION OF NOTICE IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVID- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Please contact: that the City Commission of ed, new roof. 15’ elevation. Cheryl Alfonso ING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. the City of Key Colony Beach, $130K. Possible owner 302 Fleming Street Florida, will hold a Public Hear- financing. 305-942-3055 Key West, FL 33040 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE ing on Thursday, June 13, Phone: (305) 292-3423 2013, 9:30 a.m. Key Colony COUNTY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF WASTEWATER SER- Beach, City Hall to hear a var- VICE TO PROPERTIES; DESCRIBING THE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FEE, DATED AT KEY WEST, KEY LARGO Park Model for COLLECTION COSTS AND THE OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE iance request from Donald FLORIDA THIS 16 DAY OF sale. Handicapped designed, Urfer 621 11th Street (Lot 27 APRIL, 2013 1 BR, furnished. Never lived in. NON-AD VALOREM ANNUAL WASTEWATER ASSESSMENTS; ESTABLISHING Block 12, Key Colony Beach Lot rent $500/mo. $15,000. THE AMOUNT AND TERM OF THE ANNUAL WASTEWATER ASSESSMENT FOR 2nd Addition) for the following: Shonta McLeod Owner financing available. EACH PARCEL OF PROPERTY TO BE ASSESSED; DIRECTING PREPARATION 305-522-5841 Applicant requests a variance OF THE INITIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL AMY HEAVILIN, CLERK to the 2006 variance, an exten- FOR PROPERTIES ADDED TO THE SERVICE AREA IN JANUARY 2013 OR CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT sion of the dock 10 ½ ft. to the DEVELOPED SINCE THE PRIOR ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE CUDJOE COURT north property line, install a 5K MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA Mobile Home Lot For Sale REGIONAL INNER ISLANDS SERVICE AREA; ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC jet ski lift, remove 5 piles & In Key RV Park, HEARING TO CONSIDER IMPOSITION OF THE PROPOSED WASTEWATER 6sq. ft. of dock, install protec- Published May 1, 8, 2013 Marathon. ASSESSMENTS AND THE METHOD OF THEIR COLLECTION; DIRECTING tive seagrass grating per Florida Keys Keynoter $79K. THE PROVISION OF NOTICE IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVID- ACOE permit issued January 305-743-5164 14, 2013. ING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ad# 478751 Interested parties may appear A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE at the Hearing and be heard Notice of sale Notice of Public COUNTY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF WASTEWATER SER- with respect to the requested Sale pursuant to Chapter Upper Sugarloaf Lots! Buy Owner:(2) 50 X 100 lots in variance. Persons who need 328.17 of the Florida Lien Law. VICE TO PROPERTIES; DESCRIBING THE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FEE, upper Sugarloaf. Dry, cleared, COLLECTION COSTS AND THE OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE accommodations in order to The following vessels will sell side by side. Close to attend or participate in this at Public Sale at Auction to the elementary school, and around NON-AD VALOREM ANNUAL WASTEWATER ASSESSMENTS; ESTABLISHING meeting should contact the city highest bidder, provided the the corner from a boat ramp. THE AMOUNT AND TERM OF THE ANNUAL WASTEWATER ASSESSMENT FOR clerk at 305-289-1212 at least sale price is greater than 50% Recently awarded allocation. EACH PARCEL OF PROPERTY TO BE ASSESSED; DIRECTING PREPARATION 48 hours prior to this meeting of the fair market value subject Start building today. Plans for a OF THE INITIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL in order to request such assis- to any and all recorded 1,600 sq ft house.$160,000 FOR PROPERTIES ADDED TO THE SERVICE AREA IN JANUARY 2013 OR tance. mortgages. Sale Date: May 23, 305-797-8514 2013 at 10:00am *Auction will DEVELOPED SINCE THE PRIOR ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE CUDJOE If any person decides to occur where each vessel is HOMESTEAD - On the Water REGIONAL OUTER ISLANDS SERVICE AREA; ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC appeal any decision made by located* 1983 Hewes, Reg# beautiful 4/4 two story, big yard HEARING TO CONSIDER IMPOSITION OF THE PROPOSED WASTEWATER the Commission with respect FL3799EM, Hull Id# 2 car garage. Nice and clean, ready to move in. $1695. ASSESSMENTS AND THE METHOD OF THEIR COLLECTION; DIRECTING to any matter considered at the RGLF1416M83B Located at THE PROVISION OF NOTICE IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVID- Variance Hearing, that person 80625 Overseas Highway Call Steve at 786-236-8550 will need a record of the pro- Islamorada FL 33036 Lien ING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ceedings and for such purpose Amount: $4,503.00 a) Notice to may need to ensure that a ver- the owner or lienor that he has A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE batim record of the proceed- a right to a hearing prior to the GrassyKey/Morton 4BD, COUNTY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF WASTEWATER SER- ings is made, which record scheduled date of sale by filing 2BA, ground level, open water, VICE TO PROPERTIES; DESCRIBING THE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FEE, includes the testimony and with the Clerk of the Court. b) pets considered, non-smokers, evidence upon which the Owner has the right to recover 6/15/13, F/L/S, References. COLLECTION COSTS AND THE OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE appeal is to be based. possession of vehicle by $1,950+util. 305-393-6473 NON-AD VALOREM ANNUAL WASTEWATER ASSESSMENTS; ESTABLISHING posting bond in accordance THE AMOUNT AND TERM OF THE ANNUAL WASTEWATER ASSESSMENT FOR If you are unable to attend the with Florida Statutes Section EACH PARCEL OF PROPERTY TO BE ASSESSED; DIRECTING PREPARATION Hearing on June 13, 2013, but 559. 917. c) Proceeds from the MARATHO N 2 BR, 1-1/2 BA, OF THE INITIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLL wish to comment, please direct sale of the vehicle after on canal with concrete dock. FOR VENTURE OUT PARCELS FOR WHICH ASSESSMENT NOTICES WERE correspondence to: City Clerk, payment lien claimed by lienor All tiled, C/A, W/D, shed, P.O. Box 510141, Key Colony will be deposited with the Clerk MAILED IN 2012 AND FOR WHICH CLARIFICATION IS NEEDED TO ADDRESS fenced yard. Yrly lse. $1300/ NON-PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENT; ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING TO Beach, FL 33051-0141, or of the Court. Any person(s) mo, + util F/L/S. 914-522-9092 [email protected] claiming any interest(s) in the CONSIDER IMPOSITION OF THE PROPOSED WASTEWATER ASSESSMENTS and your comments will be above vehicles contact: MARATHON 4 BR, 2 BA AND THE METHOD OF THEIR COLLECTION; DIRECTING THE PROVISION entered into the record. Rainbow Title & Lien, Inc., 2 car garage! On dry lot, fenced in yard. $1850/mo + OF NOTICE IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE (954) 920-6020. *All auctions DATE. Cathy Henninger, City Clerk are held with reserve* Some util. 305-743-7277 CITY OF KEY COLONY of the vessels may have been MM 89 SPLIT LEVEL LG. The central service boundary for each service area is as delineated in the Master Plan Update BEACH released prior to auction LIC # 1 BR / 2.5 BA Lg. liv. room, eat approved by the Board of County Commissioners on January 28, 2009 and updated on July 18, AB-0001256 in kit., Freshly painted, Resolution No. 197-2012 Published May 8, 2013 2012 by (Cudjoe Regional Centralized Inner Islands Service Area) and screened patio & fenced yd. Resolution No. 198-2012 Florida Keys Keynoter Published May 1, 8, 2013 Elec. & basic cable incl. (Cudjoe Regional Centralized Outer Islands Service Area). First class Florida Keys Keynoter $1500. (305) 517-6582 or notices describing the supplemental assessment programs are to be mailed to owner addresses (305) 664-7252 on file with the property appraiser following the adoption of this resolution. Ad# 475218 MM 90 O/S 3 BR / 3 BA Spacious, w/ pool & dockage. All affected property owners have a right to appear and provide input at the hearing and may file IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Great location. $3000 / mo. + written objections with the County Administrator any time prior to the public meeting. THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL util. F/L/S. Avail. 5/15. Yearly The Facilities Plan can be viewed on the Monroe County website at CIRCUIT lease. Larry Leberman, Agent, http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/DocumentCenter/. IN AND FOR MONROE Island Breeze Realty. Call COUNTY, FLORIDA LOST YOUR PET? (305) 852-8040 OR ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations CASE NO.: FOUND A PET? in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the County Administrator’s Office, by 44-2012-CA-001396K CALL US TO PLACE A phoning (305) 292-4441, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., no later than five (5) FREE AD KEY LARGO 2/1 calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711”. THE BANK OF NEW YORK THE KEYNOTER 743-5551 Upstairs, furnished. MELLON FKA THE BANK OF $1,100/mo, + utilities. Dated at Key West, Florida this 3rd day of May, 2013. NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE First & security. FOR THE Angela 954-325-2915 AMY HEAVILIN, Clerk of the Circuit Court CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF Marathon Nice 2/1 with FL CWALT, INC. ALTERNATIVE room, cent. a/c, tile floors, w/d and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County LOAN TRUST 2006-12CB, 1300/mth, F/L/S +util. 305-743 Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida MORTGAGE PASS-THRU -3847 [email protected] CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-12CB 35 N.Channel Dr. Friday, Published Keynoter 05-08-13 Saturday 8AM-2PM Plaintiff, Table,scooter,Haier Port.Wash.Machine,Patio A Great Waterfront Location- furn.,misc.const.stuff&more. Marathon . Panoramic water v. views/sunsets over Boot Key Marathon 574 99th St Ocean. CARPENTERS & LABORERS Harbor. Golf Course. Luxurious REJANE M. OLDHAM Garage Sale!!! Unfurn 1BR, 1BA apt on canal. Must have tools & Cobia Point. 3/2.5 baths, 2,440 A/K/A REJANE M. OLDHAM; 129 Adobe Casa Court Tiled. Scrn porch. 40’ dockage. Available transportation. Long term Saturday May 18th sf. under roof (500 sf screened office or desk space. ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PETS WELCOME. $1200/mo. Attractive professional building. employment. Top pay for 7am-noon MM94 Bayside lanai). Updated kit, granite F/L/S. 305-289-0802 quality minded individuals. PARTIES CLAIMING BY, counters. Very private, only 16 Hwy frontage, Marathon. Call: THROUGH, UNDER, AND MARATHO N EFFICIENCY 305-731-1183; 305-731-9751 Must pass background check. units. Ten. crt, heat. pool, gar, Call (305) 852-2806. AGAINST THE HEREIN 2 storage rms, elevator. Small, Ocean Isles gated commty. CLIMATE CONTROLLED NAMED INDIVIDUAL behaved pet poss. Boat slip for Furn, clubhouse w/pool , N/S, STORAGE. DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE Commercial Electrician 36 ft. Yrly lse + sec. $2950 no pets. Bkgnd chk req. $795. Call Fred’s Beds, NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD Owner/broker, Diane Chaplin- 386-308-4071; 386-467-1966 Looking for Commercial 305-743-7277 Electricians for the Grassey OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID Colvard 305-743-6084. UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY MM102 1 BR / 1 BA LARGE STORAGE YARD Key area. Must be CLAIM AN INTEREST AS A MOVE IN NOW from $ 325 Furn. downstairs apt. Incl. MM 91. Suitable for your dependable, have tools and SPOUSES, HEIRS, week. MARATHON. elec. & water. No smoking / no business. Only $800 per transportation.Please contact DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR Weekly or monthly. Fully furn. pets, $850 /mo. F/S (305) month Call (305) 522-6598. Larry. 954-978-7070 lynn voit original watercolor OTHER CLAIMANTS; AND All utilities, cable & free WI FI 904-8866 or (305) 970-4344 MARATHON US 1 [email protected] Original watercolor of island included. 305-289-0800 MM 89 1 BR FRESHLY TENANT N/K/A MARIE scene by Lynn Voit in excellent Commercial Space Avail. ALONSO condition. Call for more MARATHON 2 BR Sombrero painted rear, upstairs apt. W/D 1000 sf, $1/sf + util, taxes & information. $1,200 480-563- Bch condo, 25’ dock on great on site. Elec. & basic cable insur. Yard space also Defendant(s). 1257 deep water canal. Furn., Fla. incl. $900 / mo. (305) 517- available. 305-923-9542 CHARTER FISHING MATE Marathon. [email protected] rm, Jacuzzi, tiki hut. 6 or 12 6582 or (305) 664-7252. MM 93 LARGE NOTICE OF SALE mo lse. $1750. 513-582-4645 MM 95 CANAL FRONT 1 BR Salary plus tips. STORAGE YARD Call Bob, 305-393-2652 MM 76.5 Apt. No pets. 1st and last. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Furnished 1/1 condo. FENCED AREA, SPACE $950 / mo. incl. all util. & pursuant to an Order of Final Pool, tennis, garage, laundry, AVAILABLE . CLEANERS cable. Call (786) 295-1789. Summary Judgment of Fore- boat dock, ramp, storage yard (305) 522-6598 Saturday in Marathon closure dated April 10, 2013, 25’ max. $1,000/mo. F/L/S. No OFFICE SPACE MM 98 $17/hr. Seasonal OK Call 305-743-8111 entered in Civil Case No. pets. 305-338-0486 Small office - $300 per mo. 44-2012-CA-001396K of the MM 99 O/S 2 BR / 2 BA AC Space - $300 per mo. GATE ATTENDANT Circuit Court of the Sixteenth W/D, pool, tennis, boat ramp & Call ( 305) 522-6598 Nights & weekend work. Judicial Circuit in and for beach. $1200/mo. + util. F/L + MM 65, Long Key. Monroe County, Florida, $600 sec. Avail. 6/1 - 12/30. Call 305-664-4860 or fax wherein the Clerk of the Circuit Call (336) 293-3535. resume to 305-664-5268 Court will sell to the highest DR table, incl. 2 lvs, 8 chairs, bidder for cash on the 13th china cab,sideboard, curio, PART TIME BOAT WASHER / day of May, 2013, at 11:00 console table, lamps, futon DOCKMASTER needed for a.m. at the front door of the sofabed, D.table w/4chairs, HAMMER POINT MM 93.5 boat club in Islamorada. Monroe County Courthouse, oak desk more! 305-289-1696 Canal front, on Camelot Dr. FIRST MORTGAGE LOANS Scrubbing, cleaning & lt. maint. Vacant Commercial Lot 1.54 work for med. sized rec. boats. Lester Building, 530 White- $1300 / mo. + util. FOR SALE. Discounted 25%. acres, 488 feet along US 1, 2 - 3 day / wk., weekends head Street, Key West, Florida Call (305) 395-9627 Currently paying 7.25%. MM 10.5, Big Coppitt Key expected. Friendly cust. svc & 33040, relative to the following or (305) 590-7427. [email protected]. PRIVATE COLLECTOR Suburban Commercial zoning. good comm. skills req. If described property as set forth MARATH ON MOBILE HOME (305) 743-5164 WANTS. Rolex Dive watches MLS #: 559830 Within 15 feet interested call (305) 906-1693. in the Final Judgment, to wit: For rent. Must have security of Sewage, Water, and Electric and Pilot Watches. Old model and references. hookup. Onsite vegetation can ON THE ISLAND OF STOCK Military clocks & watches. Call 305-743-6519 be mitigated. $950,000 305- ISLAND AND KNOWN AS: Call 305-743-4578. MM 106 2 BR / 1 BA 872-5264 [email protected] Casa Del Sol Beach Resort A/C, enclosed FL room. New LOT 46, BLOCK E, LINCOLN Housekeeping, Maintenance, GARDENS NO. 2, ACCORD- floors, fenced yard, outdoor Front Desk Reservationist U.S. COINS spa. Sm. pets okay. No ING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, ADMIN / CLERICAL ASST. Apply in person RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5 Unwanted or broken gold + smoking inside. Furn. (FT) needed to perform a 58162 Overseas Hwy AT PAGE 90 OF THE PUBLIC silver jewlery. Old oil paintings $1300/mo.or unfurn. $1100/ Marathon, FL. 772-453-3132 COMMERCIAL SPACES variety of tasks. Must be RECORDS OF MONROE Best price guaranteed. Private mo. (305) 778-2916. Shown MM 100 motivated & dependable. COUNTY, FLORIDA. collector. 305-743-5780 by weekend appt. P/T FRONT DESK PERSON *Warehouse - $500 Proficiency in MS Word & Evening hrs. Must be outgoing, Excel req. H.S. diploma or eq. Any person claiming an inter- 14 x 24 w/ bath friendly & have computer exp. req. Apply in person at Coral est in the surplus from the *Small Office - $300 Apply Sea Dell Motel, 5000 RV LOTS FOR RENT Medical, 87899 Overseas Hwy. sale, if any, other than the 10 x 16 feet O/S Hwy, Mrthn; call 743-5161 in MARATHON *AC Storage - $300 or fax resume to (305) 852- abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVYXYZ<>1234567890,./-=_+:”CONTINUED IN NEXT COLUMN Adult Park. 10 x 16 feet 2284. Drug Free Workplace. Please call 305-743-6519 Call (305) 522-6598 Keynoter KeysNet.com Wednesday, May 8, 2013 5B

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FRED'S BEDS OWNER FINANCING 100s of Beds UNDER CONSTRUCTION - PRICED TO SELL Factory Direct to You DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER Professionally Built - Local Licensed Contractor New Tropical Wicker w/over 35+ years experience 58901 O/S Hwy - Grassy Key, FL Bedroom and Living Room Spacious 1900+sf Ground Level w/Fabulous Layout Teaching... Learning...Caring Dinettes, Futons, Recliners 300+ sf of Covered Porches Simmons Beautyrest CBS Construction - “X” Zone/No Flood Ins Required - 3 bed/2 bath PLUS Bonus Room - www.fredsbeds.com Great Master Suite Outgoing, energetic individual, who is a “people-person” and FREE DELIVERY Tons of Hall Closet Space - Lg A/C’d Attic (150+sf) enjoys working with the public, is needed as an Entry Level Marathon MM 53.5 743-7277 Sits on 3 lots - Create Your Own Backyard Paradise! Big Coppitt MM 9.5 295-8430 Great Upper Keys Neighborhood & Park w/Ramp Trainer for our Animal Care & Training department. Walking Distance to A+ Rated Elementary School Easily Converted to ADA Accessible Design Individual will learn to prepare daily diet/vitamin preparation 8 Pompano Avenue MM 105 Bayside for our dolphins & sea lions, narrate public program presen- Call (305) 522-6598 • $325,000 tations, & basic animal feeding/handling. Must be team player & have excellent organization & communications LOW DOWN PAYMENT - EASY TERMS!! skills; be physically fit, able to lift at least 50 pounds & pass a swim test. Benefits include medical insurance, Front Desk Part time We are a Timeshare Resort, Looking 401(k), vacation and paid holidays. E-mail your resume for a person with Computer skills, must speak English, a to [email protected]. EOE people person. Application will be available at the office M-F from 8am to 5pm. 305-743- 7900 [email protected] RESORT HELP Making a Difference with Children & Families Immediate opening! μ Dock Hand/General Maintenance Full Case Manager in Key West Marathon, 305-797-1707 Full Case Manager in Marathon THE MOORINGS is seeking a friendly, self motivated, team player for Guest Services; For detailed job description visit wesleyhouse.org duties include beach attendant and assisting guests with luggage, etc. Appearance Send application/resume to [email protected] counts. Please pick up an or stop by 1304 Truman Ave office. Join “Team Hammocks” and work in a fun and exciting environment. application @ 123 Beach Rd, We offer growth opportunities, a competitive salary and an excellent benefit package. Islamorada FL or fax resume Competitive salary plus good benefits. to 664.4242 - or email to moori POSITIONS AVAILABLE FULL TIME: [email protected] THE MOORINGS is seeking WHFS is an EEOC Employer and Drug-Free Workplace • Relief night auditor/ Guest Service Agent self motivated, detail oriented and hard working individuals to • Activities Person fill positions in Housekeeping. (Previous camp counselor, swimming, arts & crafts exp. a plus) Please submit an application 30’ CHRIS CRAFT Cabin Make BIG /resume @ 123 Beach Rd., Cruiser. Handyman’s Special. • Maintenance Tech Islamorada. MM 81.5 ocean Great Liveaboard! $1,750. $$$$ side or email: See at 2525 Overseas Hwy, (Light plumbing, electricity, painting) [email protected] Marathon. Bartender, Dancers PART TIME: 33’ FORTIER 1988 Twin Perkins, flybridge, sport Servers & Security • Grill Cooks DANA’S AIR CONDITIONING fisherman. Appr at $135K, ask Housing available Experienced Techs & $45K or trade for RV or auto. • Seasonal Bartenders Installers. Apply in person only Free dockage. 305-942-3055 Monday - Saturday 1400-107th St., Marathon. Apply in person: Good pay with experience. Call Mr Ford 1688 Overseas Hwy., Marathon • MM 48.2 Bayside 664-4335 Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace

SEEKING P&C INSURANCE WOODY’S MM82 PROFESSIONALS FOR MARATHON OFFICE 440 & 220 license holders email: [email protected] Commercial Crawfish/Stone Crab Boat & Business For Sale. 278 lobster B certs & 86 stone crab B certs, traps, rope, EXPERIENCED HELP ONLY bouys, everything ready to go ’78 Whaler μ Breakfast Cook 1978 Boston fishing. 24’ T-Craft, 454 EFI. μ Prep Cook, Line Cook Whaler 13.5ft, ’92 Yamaha $33,000. Ed 305-896-0617 μ Host/Hostess 40hp, and Bimini. And with μ Waitstaff trailer. Very good condition. MTHN-Mari ne Storage: boats, NEWLY RENOVATED μ Bartender Serious inquiries please. trailers, campers, any clean μ Bus Person $5000.00 OBO 305-942-1853 storage OK on wheels. Best μ Front of House Managers [email protected] rates in town. Check with us Now hiring personnel for both first! Call Emil, 731-3386 Apply in person: Carolina Skiff Specialists All Sunset Grille & Raw Bar, 7 sizes & models: Sea Chasers, Knights Key Blvd, Marathon. Bennington pontoons & Hydra. Tom Thumb and Subway. IMMEDIATE HIRING sports. Call Ft. Myers for West Host/Dining Room Captain & Coast pricing! 800-955-7543 Bus Person/Food Runner at Tom Thumb Subway Hideaway Cafe. Call Robert at 289-1554 10am-12pm. Store Clerks Assistant Manager Classic 1975 Aquasport 1989 CADILLAC ALLANTE LINE COOK 1975 cuddy cabin transom Convertible. Red with black SHIFTS 2pm – 10pm Cabana Breezes rebuilt in 2007 interior. Excellent cond. $7000. Sandwich Artists Immediately hiring! 1998 Yamaha ox66 needs Will trade for boat, RV, etc. 6am – 2pm Call 743-4849 or lower unit MM 99. Call 305-942-3055. 2pm – 10pm SHIFTS Apply 401 E. Ocean Dr., KCB. Comes with Anodized aluminum trailer $3,500 305- 1996 Olds Cutlass Ciera 10pm – 6am 7am – 2pm & 2pm – 10pm NOW HIRING 395-1776 New tires, ice cold A/C. SERVER AND PART-TIME [email protected] Exc running cond! KITCHEN HELP. Apply at the Low miles (83K). $1900. Stuffed Pig, Marathon. Marathon. 305-743-4115 We will train. No experience needed. SERVERS, EXPERIENCED Night time, full time/part time. 24’ Columbia Sailboat 1968 Call Cleveland at 786-295-5307 New: roller furling, O/B motor. Apply in person to Key Colony 2000 BMW 323ci coupe Inn, 700 W. Ocean Drive, Key Good liveaboard. $3,200 OBO. Colony Beach. MM 99 oceanside. Dockage 92,500 miles. 2 Door, Silver Competitive wages and benefits. available. 305-942-3055 with black leather upholstery. Runs fine. Good air conditioner. Good tires. $5,000 DFWP • E.O.E. 305-743-0802 55’ BOAT SLIP FOR SALE [email protected] or lease in Islamorada. Yacht AAA AUTO μ ALL YEARS! Sales Associate Dion Quik Club membership incuded. Junk-Used. Cars-Vans-Trucks Marts is currently accepting $500 / month. Great location! Running or not. Cash. Concrete Designs applications for both full and Call 305-393-7494. 305-332-0483 Protect & beautify any MARATHON concrete surface. Custom art- - If you are a well-organized, part-time Sales Associates BOAT/SLIP: 2009 Silverton PARADISE TOWING work by Ed Moran! Deco position in Islamorada. Yacht 33’ in 45’ slip w/ club is buying junked cars. coatings, stained pavers etc! dedicated and experienced licensed Realtor, an Qualified applicants will be membership & amenities, on Call (305) 731-6540 Lic# SP3136. 305-923-0654 energetic, positive, enjoy appx 2 acres Gulf, Marathon. www.keysdecoconcrete.com exceptional opportunity awaits you as the Real working with the public, and $250K, both. 270-519-1720 have a can-do- attitude. PEST CONTROL Applicants must be able to Boat slip for rent $200/mo. Estate Assistant to a Top Agent and Broker. work nights and weekends and MM 99 oceanside. Up to 40 ft. Charter Pest Control have 2 - 3 year previous retail. catamarans, etc. No Your Local Company. Opportunity involves all aspects of real estate All interested candidates can liveaboards. Water & electric All types of pest control. stop by Dion’s Main Office included. (305)942-3055 Ocean Reef to Key West. located at 81644 Overseas Contact us at 305-451-3389. from preparing CMA’s, transaction management, Hwy. or forward a resume to DOCKAGE AVAILABLE A-WaX Pressure Cleaning MM 103 Oceanside Hydro Blaster, Res. & Comm’l REDECORATE IN A DAY business management to showing properties. Kristie Hernandez at Affordable decorating using [email protected]. $10 a foot, Live Aboard’s okay Serving all Monroe County Utilities Available 305-834-1842 existing furnishings. Also Job requires strong people skills, solid computer EOE/ Drug Free workplace (305) 905-6867 organizing, assist move-ins. Lybrand Redesign 292-2682 305-664-3200 DOCKAGE TO 45’ background and a willingness to work in order to [email protected] Excellent hurricane protection. A/C - ARTIC TEMP TIKI HUTS manage a high volume business. Send resume to Two locations; N. Key Largo & Res & Comm’l, Marine, Sales, NEW & REPAIR Big Pine Key. $305 / mo. Repair, Refrig, Ice Mach. Call (305) 898-6065. Lic#CAC 053827, 743-5288 305-664-0099 [email protected] experienced diver collector Lic# CYC 000002 for tropicals piece work A/C - Windswept A/C compensation parnership & Appliances - "Shut your possible marathon to ramrod 1 DAVE BUYS PERMITS windows, shut your doors, you 813-480-4137 So Atlantic Snapper, Grouper, ain’t gonna be hot no more!" Stump Grinding [email protected] Gulf Reef, K/Mack, Shark, Lic # CAC056989 μ 289-1748 Stump Grinding & Fence repair EXPERIENCED & RELIABLE, Sword, Tuna. $$$ in 48 hours! 904-262-2869, 904-708-0893 ELECTRIC - Kelly Electric Lic. 1204. 872-9877 TOM THUMB appliance repair tech. Must Serving the Middle Keys since have valid drivers lic. & tools! 29’ COMMERCIAL Y & G 1980! Fair prices, dependable! Food Stores, Inc. Also hiring delivery drivers and 300 HP John Deere, low hrs. Lic# EC525 μ 743-6098 installers. Call (305) 664-3662. Fishing & trap pulling. Marathon A/C & Appliances Offers the following positions in F/T SECURITY GUARD Full electronics. $20,000 obo MONROE COUNTY 305-522-2702, Islamorada Sales and Fast & Reliable NEEDED Service! Lic# CAC017490 Islamorada area. All types of permits for sale! Call 743-5051 * Managers & Manager Trainees 305-684-0033 Rock Shrimp, King Fish, S Atlantic Snapper, Grouper, Plumbing - Ernest E. Rhodes * Assistant Managers Three shifts available: MARATHON - PLUMBER Lic# CFC1427241 AND PLUMBER’S HELPER. Gulf 6 Pack reef & pelagic, * Store Clerks Commercial Gulf Reef Fish, 10700 5th Ave, Gulf, Marathon 6am to 2pm Must have clean driving record 743-7072 and be able to pass drug test. Gulf Snapper IFQ’s, Long Line 2pm to 10pm (305) 731-7797 Pkg. Many other permits avail. We buy, sell & broker all types 10pm to 6am of permits. Call before you buy or sell! Please call for prices. Boat Lifts Inc Install & Repair To apply please call 786-295-5307 Concrete wood dock repair. Licensed & Bonded. All per- and ask for Cleveland Mathis Piling wraps, pin piles installed. mits guaranteed valid for trans- Decorative concrete 289-7350 fer, many ref’s avail. John We will train. Potts Jr.321-784-5982, 321- CABINETS - FRED’S BEDS GET RESULTS No experience needed. 302-3630. www.shipsusa.com KITCHEN KORNER 19’ CC Sea Strike 1995 hull Competitive wages and benefits. DFWP. E.O.E. Real Wood Cabinets;Particle with the Keynoter’s Exc cond. 130hp Yam 2 stroke Board Prices. Mrthn. 743-7277 classified section. appx 650 hours, color Garmin, CLASSIFIED ADS 743-5551 abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVYXYZ<>1234567890,./-=_+:”new controls, cushions, trailer. 743-5551 $9,500. Call 970-485-0953. 6B Wednesday, May 8, 2013 KeysNet.com Keynoter

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