THOMAS DIFRANSICO WINS KCB APPOINTMENT WITH UNANIMOUS VOTE
In a move that seemed highly unlikely before that morning, the Key Colony Beach City Commission will avoid a special election to fill former Mayor Patti Trefry’s...
THAT’S A WRAP: MARATHON YOUTH CLUB CONCLUDES SOCCER SEASON
The 2023 Marathon Youth Club (MYC) youth soccer season is in the books, with 15 locally-sponsored squads taking the fields this fall for friendly competition. MYC extends...
VETERINARY SCHOLARSHIP HONORS MARATHON’S DR. MIKE DUNN
The name of Marathon’s 13-time Best Vet is getting a national spotlight, thanks to a full scholarship funded by a longtime client.
Created by Marathon resident Becky Godchaux...
SEVEN HATS IN THE RING FOR KCB COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
The Thursday meeting of the Key Colony Beach City Commission will carry more than a little extra weight, as the commission may choose to appoint its fifth...
SURPRISE STORM WREAKS HAVOC ON THE KEYS
A storm system pounded the Florida Keys on Wednesday as rains left many roads and streets under water. Powerful winds cut power lines and snapped large limbs,...
RETAILER SURFSTYLE PLEDGES PRESERVATION OF MARATHON’S WYLAND MURAL; ROBYN STILL TAKES MAYOR’S GAVEL
A standing-room-only crowd at the Marathon City Council’s Nov. 14 meeting found their concerns assuaged within minutes. Opening as one of the meeting’s first topics, beachwear retailer...
NEW-LOOK GRASSY KEY MARINA HAS PLENTY FOR LOCALS AND VISITORS ALIKE
By Jen Alexander
Conveniences previously only found with a “long” trip into downtown Marathon are a little closer to home for Grassy Key residents with the new and...
IN PICTURES: KIDS TEAR UP THE TRACK IN ANNUAL STANLEY SWITLIK JOG-A-THON
A rotating parade of kids and parents – some practically “tailgating” the event on the side of U.S. 1 – took over the fields at Stanley Switlik...
THE MARATHON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WANTS YOU! NOVEMBER LOADED WITH INCENTIVES FOR NEW MEMBERS
During November, the Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce is recruiting area businesses to join.
“Membership has many benefits, such as business referrals, marketing opportunities, continuing education and beautification...
VIDEO: 34 MIGRANTS RESCUED BY COAST GUARD FROM SINKING VESSEL AFTER KCB CHARTER CAPTAIN’S...
Thirty-four migrants aboard a sinking vessel are now in the hands of the U.S. Coast Guard, thanks to a Key Colony Beach charter captain’s watchful eye.
Captain Marty...
