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EGG-CITED FOR EASTER
Marathon churches, businesses ready to welcome the holiday weekend
From sunrise oceanside services to traditional masses in the pews, Marathon has a range of offerings as residents and visitors prepare to celebrate Easter Sunday on April 9. Whether you’re looking to entertain some little ones or just trying to relax with friends and family, be sure to visit one of the many restaurants and businesses with special events and food on deck for this holiday weekend.
CELEBRATE EASTER, ON THE BEACH OR IN THE PEWS:
• St. Columba Episcopal Church will host a Good Friday service at noon on Friday, April 7, an Easter vigil service at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 8 and Easter Sunday services at 9 and 11 a.m.
• Kirk of the Keys will hold a contemporary worship service at 9 a.m. with traditional worship at 11 a.m. on Easter Sunday. An egg hunt will take place at 10:10 a.m. between the services for children. The 9 a.m. service includes a Sunday school for children pre-K to eighth grade. All are welcome.
• Pastor Larry White of St. Paul AME Church will lead a Relay for Christ starting at 8 a.m. on Friday, April 7 at San Pablo Catholic Church. Walkers are invited to join him as he carries a cross past 17 Marathon churches, ending at Marathon Church of Christ on 26th Street.
• The Marathon Community Church will hold a community sunrise service at Sombrero Beach at 7 a.m. on Easter Sunday, with an Easter worship service in the sanctuary at 3010 Overseas Highway at 10 a.m.
• San Pablo Catholic Church will hold a Liturgy of Good Friday on April 7 at noon and 7 p.m., as well as Stations of the Cross at 6 p.m. On April 8, it will hold a Blessing of the Easter Baskets at 11 a.m. and an Easter Vigil at 8 p.m. Easter Sunday masses will be at 8 and 10 a.m.
COMPLETE THE FESTIVITIES:
• Havana Jack’s Oceanside Restaurant & Bar will host an “Adult Easter Egg Hunt” on Saturday, April 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. Participants can buy an egg to support Presents in Paradise and have a chance to win valuable prizes.
• Sunset Grill & Raw Bar will host its 13th annual Easter Egg-Stravaganza with an all-day barbecue and pool and beach party on Easter Sunday. The Easter Bunny will pay a visit as the restaurant hosts a kids Easter egg hunt at 3 p.m. with poolside games and prizes. DJ Trae Dae will provide the jams from 1 to 5 p.m.
• The Lighthouse Grill will host an “Extravagant Easter Buffet” on Easter Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Easter Bunny will stop by as guests enjoy omelet and waffle stations, bourbonglazed ham, asparagus frittata, salmon en crout, a raw bar, a chef’s dessert table and more.
• The Marathon Rotary Club will host its annual Easter egg hunt at the new Marathon Rotary Park on Saturday, April 8 at 10 a.m. The Easter bunny will be present for photos as kids hunt for thousands of eggs and enjoy refreshments provided by Publix.
City
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Public Comments taken on all times and at 6:30pm time certain for items not on the agenda or as soon as possible thereafter of after the last agenda item; whichever comes first.
City Council Items
*A. Approval of Minutes
B. Marathon 7 Mile Offshore Grand Prix April 28-30, 2023
C. Leadership Monroe County 30th Anniversary Proclamation
D. Non-Profit Donations Scoring
City Manager Report
* A. MCSO Marathon Substation Report
* B. Grants Update
* C. Building Report
* D. Park and Recreation Report
* E. Marathon Fire Rescue Report
* F. Marina Report
* G. Code Report
* H. Wastewater Utilities Report
* I. Public Works Report
J. Sunset Celebration on the Old 7 Mile Bridge May 19th 6-9 pm
K. New Amount Not To Exceed For MT Causley
L. Watershed Master Planning Grant
Quasi-Judicial Public Hearings:
A. Resolution 2023-35, Approving A Final Plat As Submitted By QOF, Inc. For A Plat Pursuant To Chapter 102, Article 10 Of The City Of Marathon Land Development Regulation (LDRS) Entitled “Subdivision Of Land/Plats And Re-Plats,” Particularly, 4800 Overseas Hwy Unit 14 Which Is Described As Thompson And Adams Subdivision PB2-24, Part Lot 4 And Adjacent Filled Bay Bottom And Adjacent Bay Bottom (A/K/A Parcel D & Bay Bottom Parcel A), Section 10, Township 66 South, Range 32 East, Key Vaca, Marathon, Monroe County, Florida, Having Real Estate Number 00327140-000200. Nearest Mile Marker 50.
B. Resolution 2023-36, Approving The Allocation Of Commercial Building Permit Allocation System (CBPAS) To Joanne Marie G/K LLC For Period 2, Year 31 (January 14, 2023
To July 13, 2023); And Providing For An Effective Date.
Ordinances for First Public Hearing
A. Ordinance 2023-05, Adding To The City Code Of Ordinances Article IV Of Chapter 32 To Be Titled “Electric Bicycles And Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices”; Creating Sections 4-1 Through 4-8 Of Article IV Of Chapter 32 Of The City Code Of Ordinances; Creating Providing For The Repeal Of All Ordinances Or Parts Thereof Found To Be In Conflict; Providing For Severability; Providing For Inclusion In The Code Of Ordinances And Providing For An Effective Date.
Resolutions For Adoption
A. Resolution 2023-31 Approving Amendments To The Rates And Rental Fee Schedule For The Use Of Boot Key Harbor City Marina Facilities; and Providing An Effective Date.
*B. Resolution 2023-37, Awarding Project Specific Agreement PSA-23-6 for the Construction Engineering Inspections for the Area 7 Disc Filter CIE to Weiler Engineering Corporation.; Approving PSA-23-6 in contract amount of $95,775.00; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Contract And Expend Budgeted Funds On Behalf Of The City; And Providing For An Effective Date. This work qualifies and will be submitted for reimbursement through the existing CDBG-DR grant.
*C. Resolution 2023-38, Approving Amendment No. 1 of Grant Agreements Nos. 2853 Between The City And The Monroe County Tourist Development Council For a Restroom Facility At The Quay Property; And Providing For An Effective Date
*D. Resolution 2023-39, Amending A Grant Agreement With The Florida Department Of Environmental Protection For Canal And Culvert Projects; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Grant Amendment On Behalf Of The City; And Providing For An Effective Date
*E. Resolution 2023-40, Approving A Fourth Amendment To The Lease Agreement No. 4547 With The Board Of Trustees Of The Internal Improvement Trust Fund Of The State Of Florida For The Management Of Properties With The City Of Marathon Purchased For The Purpose Of Conservation; Authorizing The Mayor To Execute The Amendment To The Agreement; And Providing An Effective Date
*F. Resolution 2023-41, Approving An Interlocal Agreement (ILA) Between The City Of Marathon And The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority To Add An Additional Fire Hydrant, Including Piping, To An FKAA Request For Proposals, As Part Of Upgrading Existing Fire Protection In Association With The Crawl Key Distribution Upgrades.
*G. Resolution 2023-42, Approving A Partial Refund Of Building Permit Fees Pursuant To 553.80 F.S.; Establishing A Procedure For Issuance Of The Partial Refunds; And Providing An Effective Date.
*H. Resolution 2023-43, Amending The City’s Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget; And Providing For An Effective Date.
Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at such hearing or meeting, one will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; such record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. ADA Assistance: Anyone needing special assistance at the City Council hearing due to disability should contact the City of Marathon City Attorney at (305) 289-4130 at least five days prior thereto. Please contact the City Clerk at clavierd@ci.marathon.fl.us if you would like to receive any of the items on the agenda by email.
The Scoreboard
Junior, Marathon Baseball
This Week In Keys Sports
Dylan Ziels
Marathon junior ace DylanZiels.BARRY GAUKEL/KeysWeekly
When Marathon needs a W, they send Dylan Ziels to the mound. The junior right-hander has delivered for the Fins in four of five outings this season. On March 31, he sent 15 of 25 batters he faced back to the dugout as he continued to add to his stats. As of April 3, his 80 strikeouts firmly planted him as the FHSAA leader in total strikeouts for the state of Florida this season, with second place a full 20 strikeouts behind. Offensively, Ziels commands respect, too. He has amassed eight hits this season, including three doubles. Ziels’ coach has called his season thus far “nothing short of historic,” solidifying his selection as this week’s Keys Weekly Athlete of the Week.
–JoeyGonzalez,Marathonbaseballcoach
Marshall averaged 15.2 points, 8 rebounds, 3.3 steals and 1.9 blocks per game this season, making her a threat anywhere on the court. The senior captain is described by her coach as a motivator, leader, initiative-taker and incredible athlete. “Abrianna understands the game very well,” said Marathon head coach Andra Garvey. “She can score on any team that she faces and won’t back down from any opponent. She has a will to win.”
Marathon’s Elena Eubank averaged 11.5 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 3.6 steals per game this season. Only a sophomore, Eubank plays with a refinement beyond her years. “Elena is a team player; she will play any position you place her in,” said Garvey. “She is an overall athlete. She sets examples for her teammates in and out of basketball and has phenomenal communication skills.”
Hurricane forward Brooke Mandozzi led the Keys in points per game, averaging just over 19, while pulling down 8.3 rebounds and adding 3.5 steals per game. Coach Jarrod Mandozzi explained the crucial role his daughter played this season.
“Brooke carried a lot of responsibility as one of the few returning players with significant varsity experience from last season. She consistently faced double and triple coverage from other teams, but was still able to have a huge impact on the game.”
