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MARATHON YOUTH SOCCER REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Registration is now 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.
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Middle Keys Democrats to hold monthly meeting
On Tuesday, May 23 at 5:30 p.m., the Middle Keys Democratic Party will have their monthly meeting in the community room of the Marathon Public Library at 3499 Overseas Highway. The meeting is open to the public. Contact Laurie Swanson, local chairman, at middlekeys@keysdems. com with questions, or go to www. floridakeysdemocrats.org for more information.
Come take a class at the Marathon library
Zonta Club Of Marathon Announces Senior Scholarships
Six Marathon High School seniors will receive a total of $7,300 in scholarships at next Wednesday’s Marathon High School Class Night, courtesy of the Zonta Club of Marathon. Pictured, from left, are recipients Trinity Jacox, Tatyana Hribar, Shannon Briggs, Sabrina Gordillo-Perez, Riley McDonald and Nicole Merryman. McDonald was the recipient of the club’s Young Women in Public Affairs scholarship.
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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.
MHS band seeks instrument repair sponsors
The Marathon High School band currently has many older wind instruments that are in need of repair to work properly for students. There are 65 instruments that are in need of repair. Most repairs are more than $100 each. The band is asking for sponsors to “adopt an instrument” for repair. Each sponsorship is for $75 and will include a brass engraved name plate on the instrument case with the sponsor's name, foundation name or business name in a prominent location. Each instrument repair sponsor will also be listed in the band concert programs for the remainder of the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years. Community support will help keep participation in band and music classes free for every student. Sponsors may write checks payable to “Marathon Band” with “instrument repair sponsorship” in the memo line. They can be mailed to the high school, dropped off, or picked up if requested. Contact morris.brooker@ keysschools.com for more information.
The Belottis have been renting in Marathon for over 30 years. The house they are currently renting has been sold, and they are desperately seeking a long term 3/2 rental by June 15. Requested items include an unfurnished rental located from Marathon to Duck Key with parking for 3 vehicles and living space for 3 adults and 2 cats.
Both Tina and Christina Belotti have worked at Marathon High School for more than a decade, together identifying middle and high school students facing special circumstances and helping to meet their basic needs. Josh Belottis is currently the dockmaster at Faro Blanco Marina. They are stellar tenants and have references. The family currently pays $3,000 per month. We appreciate any help! Contact 305-731-0731 or 305-731-0771.
BELLA
1.5-year-old female mixed breed.
Looking for: Walks, treats and pools.
Turnoffs: Being body shamed.
