Lower Keys Alcohol Coalition Checks

On May 28, 2024, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Division conducted an operation checking businesses that sell alcohol in the Lower Keys. Nineteen businesses were checked and four of the businesses served alcohol to a minor during our investigation. The clerks who sold the alcohol were issued a Notice to Appear before a Monroe County Judge.

The following businesses sold alcohol:

  • Shell, 29914 Overseas Highway, Big Pine Key
  • Shell, 5991 Overseas Highway, Key Haven
  • Bay Point Market, 3124 Overseas Highway, Bay Point
  • Jolly’s Liquor, 5390 Overseas Hwy, Stock Island

The maximum penalties for these violations are up to 60 days in jail, a $500 fine, $235 in court costs, $75 in cost of prosecution, and $40 in cost of investigation against the salesclerk.

  • The licensee violations are:
  • 1st Offense: $1000 fine and 7-day suspension.
  • 2nd Offense: $3000 fine and 30-day suspension.
  • 3rd Offense: Revocation of license.

The remaining businesses checked were in compliance with the law. This operation was conducted in cooperation with the Monroe County Coalition for a Safe and Drug-Free Community.

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