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Marathon Neighbor of the Week: Judy Greenman
Judy Greenman’s life was pretty much picture perfect until her mid 30s. Happily married to an industrious attorney with three beautiful daughters, she was a travel agent booking exciting trips across the globe for
Read More »Marathon Neighbor of the Week: Linda Brown
Linda Brown couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate Labor Day this weekend than to get away from it all – completely! On Sept. 6, 1986, she joined the Monroe County Tax Collector’s
Read More »Marathon Neighbor of the Week: Dave Murphy
It was 2:49 on Monday, August 23, 2010. Principle Dave Murphy sat in an almost meditative state in his office at Stanley Switlik Elementary, clutching a piece of paper and studying it with intent
Read More »Marathon Neighbor of the Week: Hammond Gracy
As new teachers strolled the quiet halls preparing for their students’ return, new Marathon High School Principal Hammond Gracy insisted that this past Monday was not about hanging posters or arranging classrooms. His focus
Read More »Marathon Neighbor of the Week: Roberta Surina
It’s no surprise to learn Roberta Surina’s first job was in the business of beauty. Upon first meeting her, every strand on her own head is perfectly positioned; her makeup is remarkable; and with
Read More »Marathon Neighbor of the Week: Colleen Repetto
Her friends and family unanimously agree that Colleen Repetto rightfully deserves to have the spotlight shown on her for a bit, but she’d rather hide behind the curtain and point out the successes, achievements
Read More »Marathon Neighbor of the Week: Joyce Hall
The Middle Keys are losing yet another local legend this weekend. For more than half a century, Joyce Hall has been generously touching all the lives of those to whom she ever served a
Read More »Marathon Neighbor of the Week: Ginger Henderson
As a Miami native who’s spent most of her life in Marathon, Ginger Henderson marvels about how as much as things have changed in the Middle Keys since she arrived in the late 50s,
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