Byline: Ryan Mccarthy

Oct. 6--Marathon City Councilman Don Vasil's vision for the future of Boot Key Harbor and the City of Marathon Marina met with mixed reviews Tuesday when the council met at the Marathon Garden Club.

Vasil's plan to add to the harbor 190 boat slips capable of accommodating yachts up to 60 feet long, as well as a dozen retail stores, was originally presented to council by Deputy City Manager C.J. Geotis at its Aug. 28 regular meeting.

Council considered the proposal and other marina-related issues at the workshop but took no action and gave no direction. In fact, it appears the plans are shelved for now.

Preliminary plans are for ...