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Adorable furry faces are waiting for families at the Florida Keys SPCA

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.

3-month-old male domestic shorthair.

Looking for: A family to play and cuddle with me.

Turnoffs: I’m a happy kitten without a care in the world.

PATCH

5-year-old male domestic longhair.

Looking for: Someone to give me special food for the rest of my life.

Turnoffs: I can’t go to the catio because of my diet.

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Marathon, Key West break decades of temperature records

The high temperatures making Florida Keys residents and visitors sweat even more than normal aren’t just high – they’re record-breaking. According to the National Weather Service, June 16 brought record high temperatures in both Marathon and Key West. Marathon’s high of 95 degrees Fahrenheit broke a 13-year-old record set at 94 degrees in 2010. Key West’s high of 94 broke the previous record of 93 degrees, a record that had stood since 1951.

Man arrested in gun incident faces attempted murder charge

An 18-year-old Stock Island man arrested for allegedly firing a gun during a June 11 party in Marathon is now facing additional charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. There were no injuries reported. Eric Cassanova Townes remains in jail stemming from his initial arrest on charges of 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. June 11 regarding a shooting. There was a gathering of 30 to 40 mostly young people at a residence. Witnesses stated a man, later identified as Townes, fired a handgun during an altercation outside, striking the building at least once. Multiple agencies surrounded the area and Townes was found hiding at a nearby gas station. He was taken to jail. Townes has a criminal history that includes previous firearms-related violations.

Middle Keys Democrats to hold monthly meeting

On Tuesday, June 27 at 5:30 p.m., the Middle Keys Democrats will have their monthly meeting at the Marathon library. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, contact Laurie Swanson, chairman at middlekeys@ keysdems.com.

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.

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.