Middle Keys-Alcohol Coalition Checks

On April 9, 2024, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Division conducted an operation checking businesses that sell alcohol in the Middle Keys. Fifteen businesses were checked and seven 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:

  • Tom Thumb, 2565 Overseas Highway, Marathon
  • RaceTrac, 3869 Overseas Highway, Marathon
  • Brass Monkey, 232 55th Street, Marathon
  • Circle K, 6203 Overseas Hwy, Marathon
  • Valero, 7301 Overseas Hwy, Marathon
  • Walgreens, 10870 Overseas Hwy, Marathon
  • Circle K, 13155 Overseas Hwy, Marathon

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 sales clerk.

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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