HIGH ROLLERS ONLY ‘Keysino Royale’ never disappoints

Alast-minute venue change couldn’t derail the highly successful return of “Keysino Royale” in Marathon. In an event that’s become an annual hit for Marathon’s Business and Professional Women’s Foundation, lighting and music from DJ Fiji helped transform the Marathon City Council chambers into an intimate casino floor staffed by Casino Party Nights Florida dealers. Gamblers searched for their best shot to multiply their chips and score raffle tickets for big-shot prizes as they enjoyed delectable hors d’oeuvres from Brutus Seafood.

“A huge shout out to Mallory Pinto, who outdid herself again this year sorting out the venue with such short notice,” said BPW president Kristin Carlson. “Thank you to the Marathon City Council for the help, Brutus Seafood for the amazing bites and DJ Fiji for the amazing ambiance.”

— Alex Rickert

1. With lighting and tunes provided by DJ Fiji along with casino tables from Casino Party Nights Florida, the Marathon City Council chambers were barely recognizable on Saturday night.

2. Seasoned pros from Casino Party Nights Florida work the tables.

3. Brenda Torello, Grimi Betancourt, CM Bishop and Dennis Bishop try their hands at blackjack.

8. Julie Schilling,

Kristen Livengood, county commissioner Michelle Lincoln and Terry Burroughs try to best two face cards from their blackjack dealer Rosa.

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Patti Childress, Marianne Finizio, Sarah Bartus, Sandra Bradshaw, Mallory Pinto, Kristin Carlson and Joy Wilson dish out golden tickets to start the evening.

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EMILY

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Looking for: I’ve been looking for a home for four years!

Turnoffs: You can pet me, when I say you can.

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Keys Weekly is thrilled each week to showcase some “furever” friends that are ready, waiting and available for their perfect adoption “match” at the Florida Keys SPCA’s Marathon campus – complete with their best qualities, preferences and turnoffs to ensure the best fit.

From cats and dogs to Guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits, reptiles and birds, the perfect addition to your family is waiting for you at one of the SPCA’s two campuses, in Key West and Marathon. The SPCA’s knowledgeable staff will help with advice and care tips while working to ensure a good fit between each pet and its people. The SPCA’s Golden Paw program also provides special assistance with vet bills and medications for special-needs and older animals that require a little extra TLC.

See all the animals waiting for a home at fkspca.org. To contact the Marathon campus, call 305-743-4800 or visit the campus at 10550 Aviation Blvd.

THANOS

3-year-old male American Staffordshire terrier. Looking for: My trainer says I need to build confidence.

Turnoffs: Strangers make me nervous.

MONROE COUNTY’S FINEST

On Feb. 17, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office held its annual Officer of the Year awards ceremony in Marathon. Sheriff Rick Ramsay recognized employees for their exemplary service to the agency and to the citizens of Monroe County. From left, Reserve Deputy of the Year

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