Tight lines and good times were had by all on May 7 at the 16th annual Mother’s Day Dolphin Tournament presented by Keys All Area Roofing. Forty boats carrying 156 anglers headed offshore in the hopes of tipping the scales at the evening weigh-in at Curly’s Coffee and Marina before enjoying an awards banquet at Key Colony Inn. The tournament netted an impressive $65,000 for Habitat for Humanity of the Middle Keys, which will be used for the organization’s new affordable homes development in Marathon. Named “Bell Haven,” the project will build 9 new affordable homes in 2023 which will be purchased by working families in Marathon with a 0% interest loan.
THE WINNERS’ CIRCLE
Lady Anglers
1st: Janet Dwyer, 33.6 lbs
2nd: Kelly McMahon, 19.8 lbs
3rd: Marisela Baraniewicz, 16.4 lbs
Junior Anglers
1st: Ethan Wohlers, 10.0 lbs
Weekend Warriors
1st: Joe Ptashinski, 38.6 lbs
2nd: Nathan Bartlett, 25.2 lbs
3rd: Erika Goodman, 23.2 lbs
Pros
1st: Eddie Markiewicz, 21.0 lbs
2nd: Dawn Norakas, 20.6 lbs
3rd: Johnathan Sanchez, 18.2 lbs
