Delray Beach fined the popular wellness and community event known as Coco Market $15,000 following a dog attack that left a teenager with severe facial injuries.
This follows the Feb. 20 action by City Manager Terrence Moore suspending the special events permit for organizers at Cocoyogi, Inc. for three months. A 16-year-old was bitten on the face by a dog at the event at the city’s Old School Square campus on Feb. 8.
The victim suffered a severe laceration to her upper lip and cheek that could result in permanent scarring.
The dog was on display by restaurateur Rodney Mayo’s H3 Dog Rescue. Coco Market did not have permission from the city to have an organization with animals at the event. Mayo has also been at the center of controversy with the city concerning parking issues at his Subculture coffee shop.
Representatives for Cocoyogi were told they may resume hosting events in June, but that further violations could result in a permanent ban.
— John Pacenti
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