FORT LAUDERDALE – The Key to the Area Initiative, at the side of native elected officers led by Tamarac Commissioner Marlon D. Bolton, will honor Jamaican sprinting legend Yohan Blake with the esteemed Key to the Area Award. This distinguished recognition celebrates Blake’s excellent achievements in athletics and his dedication to group service.

A embellished athlete, Yohan Blake is the 2011 World 100m champion and the second-fastest man in historical past over each the 100m and 200m. His spectacular report consists of:
- 2011 World Athletics Championships gold medalist (100m)
- 2012 Olympic Video games silver medalist (100m and 200m)
- Youngest 100m world champion ever
Past his athletic prowess, Blake is increasing his entrepreneurial footprint with the upcoming launch of a Butcher’s Barrel franchise in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The Key to the Area Award ceremony will carry collectively South Florida elected officers together with:
Earlier recipients of the Key to the Region Award embrace:
- Dancehall Artist Spice
- Tv persona Miss Kitty
- World-renowned artist Ky-Mani Marley

Commissioner Marlon Bolton will current the award to Yohan Blake, acknowledging his distinctive achievements and dedication to public service.