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MARATHON WEEKLY / JUNE 15, 2023
JUST SOLD
BRIEFLY Jody & Lynn Represented the Sellers of: 1025 W Ocean Dr 2, Key Colony, FL 33051 Sold for $860,000 Jody Owen 305-923-1902 Cell 305-743-7636 Office Jodyowen@me.com Lynn Lucas 305-393-0559 Cell 305-743-7636 Office Lynn@keyshomehunter.com A member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates, LLC
Florida Keys Arts Council seeks grant applicants The Florida Keys Council of the Arts is seeking Monroe County artists of all genres, including visual, music, dance, literary and more, to apply for three grant opportunities. The deadline is Friday, June 30 at 5 p.m. to apply for Art Builds Community Grants, Artists in Schools Grants and Special Project Grants. Information to apply for three grant opportunities is at keysarts.com/grants_more/grants. html. Please call the Florida Keys Council of the Arts for suggestions and assistance at 305-295-4369 or by email to director@keysarts.com. Sunbelt Rentals holds school supply drive Marathon’s Sunbelt Rentals is proud to announce its “Tools for School” school supply drive. Through July 14, the company’s Marathon location at 7603 Overseas Highway will be accepting donations of elementary school supplies for Stanley Switlik Elementary School. The company has created an Amazon wish list of supplies that can be easily shipped directly to the store’s location. Scan the attached QR code to access the wish list. Be a part of Marathon’s Fourth of July parade Grab your bicycle, golf cart, car or truck and some decorations to join the Marathon Rotary Club in its Fourth of July parade. The parade starts at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4, with muster at Marathon High School at 10 a.m. Bicycles are free to enter, golf carts are $10 and vehicles are $20. Donated funds go to the Marathon Rotary Club and are tax deductible. There will be prizes for the best decorations, including $100 to the best decorated bike. RSVP is required by Saturday, July 1. Call or text Kelly at 731-616-0771 or Leigha at 305-9000749.
Covering All The Keys From Key Largo To Key West Upper Keys Weekly 91760 O/S Hwy, Ste 3 Tavernier, FL 33070 305.363.2957
Marathon Weekly 9709 O/S Hwy Marathon, FL 33050 305.743.0844
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Homestead man arrested for multiple lobster violations A 49-year-old Homestead man was arrested on June 10 for multiple lobster violations, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Wisberto Piferrer Canciano was charged with possession of out-of-season lobster, possession of over-the-limit lobsters, possession of undersized lobster, possession of speared lobster, and having no measuring device. The man was stopped by Middle Keys Marine Deputy Willie Guerra on the south end of the Channel Two Bridge
at about 11:20 a.m. He was allegedly found to be in possession of 13 speared lobsters, six of which were undersized. He was taken to jail. Man arrested on multiple gun-related charges An 18-year-old Stock Island man was arrested on June 12 for allegedly firing a gun during a party in Marathon. There were no reported injuries. Eric Cassanova Townes was charged with shooting into an occupied residence, improper display of a firearm, illegal possession of a firearm, and violation of probation. The Sheriff’s Office was called to the Trailerama mobile home park at about 10:45 p.m. Sunday regarding a shooting. There was a gathering of 30 to 40 mostly young people at a residence. Witnesses said a man, later identified as Townes, allegedly discharged a handgun during an altercation outside, striking the residence at least once. Authorities surrounded the area and Townes was found hiding at a nearby gas station. Townes has a criminal history that includes previous firearms-related violations, according to MCSO. Come take a class at the Marathon library The Marathon library has a wide variety of class offerings, ranging from photography to book clubs, robots, virtual reality and more. Scan the QR code here to see the schedule and get involved. Marathon youth soccer registration is now open Registration is open for the Marathon Youth Club’s 2023 fall season of youth soccer. Children ages 5 to 12 may register to play. The registration fee is $75 per child, with a $20 discount when registering additional siblings, plus a $3 transaction service fee. Registration is open through Friday, June 30, with a $15 late fee assessed after June 18. Children ages 7 and up must attend an evaluation at the Marathon Community Park soccer fields on Friday, July 7 or Monday, July 17. The season will run from the week of Aug. 14 through Oct. 20 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Register at MYC’s online registration link: https://leagues.bluesombrero. com/marathonyouthclub. For more information, follow “Marathon Youth Sports” on Facebook or email MarathonYouthClub305@gmail.com.