EDDIE CAPOTE RECOGNIZED FOR 25 YEARS OF SERVICE/EMPLOYEE MILESTONES FOR SEPTEMBER

MONROE COUNTY, FL--The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners recognizes its long-term employees for their contributions to the county’s citizens. Below are those celebrating milestones this month.
 
10 Years

• Cheryl Sullivan, Director of Solid Waste

 
5 Years

• Luis Garay, Airports
• Roy Mendez, Trauma Star
• Wayne Porter, Social Services

 
EDDIE CAPOTE OF PARKS AND BEACHES RECOGNIZED FOR 20 YEARS OF SERVICE
 
KEY LARGO, FL--The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners recognized Eddie Capote for his 20 years of dedicated service with Monroe County at Wednesday’s Board of County Commissioners meeting. Capote started as a maintenance worker and became a team leader in the Parks and Beaches department at Key Largo Community Park and Friendship Park.
 
“He does a tremendous job keeping the parks safe and aesthetically pleasing for our community members,” said Parks and Beaches Director John Allen. “Over the years, Eddie has proven to be a valuable asset to the team, always stepping up to help whenever we are in need.”
 
Recently, Capote helped with the Keys Kids Swim program, translating for a little girl who could not speak English well.
 
Mayor Holly Merrill Raschein added, “He warms the community’s heart, and we are very lucky to have him.”