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Key Biscayne’s “Community Cats” program continues to be

written by Kelly Josephsenkjosephsen@islandernews.com

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a shining example of dedicated volunteers and a compassionate govern-ment working together to make a difference.

The Village looks to continue to fund the program with $15,000 in its Fiscal Year 2019

budget. Volunteers said they’re grateful for the support and look forward to doing more good work on behalf of animals and animal lovers, starting with an adoption event this weekend.

Dr. Susan Sawyer, a founder of the program, said 10 kittens in need of forever homes will be available for adoption in See CATS, continued on page 4

Follow us online for full coverage of the Tuesday, July 17 special Council meeting.

1 Lunch with AuthorLiterary types can head out to the Community Center Island Room today at noon for the monthly Lunch with an Author presentation. Call 305-365-8900 to RSVP.

2 Hispanic TheatreThe International His-panic Theatre Festival presents a free perfor-mance of El Gato y La Gaviota (The Cat and the Seagull) at 5 p.m. in the Community Center Island Room.

3 Seagrass adventureGet active Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. with a Family Seagrass Adven-ture at Crandon Park’s Biscayne Nature Center. Call 305-361-6767, extension 119 for more.

4 Food TrucksTonight’s the night to bring your appetite and enjoy the Food Truck Roundup on Virginia Key from 5-10 p.m. across the street from MAST Academy.

5 Where in World?Are you traveling this summer? Send Where in the World is The Islander News photos and captions to editor@islandernews.com.

front of CVS July 21 and 22 from 1-6 p.m. If there are still kitties left for adoption, they’ll be back at CVS July 28 and 29 from 1-6 p.m.

Along with the adoption event, the group recently sought continued Council support and reached out to the public with

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