Tag: Middle Keys
4th of July Fun in the Middle Keys
Independence Day in the Middle Keys begins with the annual parade down Sombrero Beach Road sponsored by the Marathon Rotary Club and continues with plenty of games, food, fun and activities at Sombrero Beach into the evening hours when the island's most explosive display kicks off at sunset. Check out The Weekly's coverage here!
Kandios keeps ‘em coming back for more
Kandios Ice Cream Shop is celebrating their one year anniversary in business in the Middle Keys community and has expanded their menu to include popular lunch counter items.
Bassett bids farewell as Quorum era begins
Fishermen’s Hospital CEO Kim Bassett once said during a county hurricane preparation conference that she was “just a nurse trying to run a hospital.” Next Thursday, she will bid the Middle Keys community farewell when Quorum Health Resources, Inc. officially assumes management of the facility.
Trimming overhead benefits shelter – and bottom line
Cafe donates extra organic produce
Frustrated by fuel surcharges and continually increasing delivery fees, Food for Thought owner Ellin Meade bit the bullet and bought herself a truck.
In...
Charitable Comedy
There’s nothing like a little laughter to help people dig deep into their pockets.
Advisory board hears community input
The Marathon City Council's Community Image Advisory Board recently hosted a public workshop to garner input from residents on how to improve the city's image for travelers along U.S. 1. The CIAB will take the input and prepare a formal recommendation for the council in the coming weeks.
Be the Change celebration May 12
Youth members of Be the Change of the Florida Keys, Inc., formerly Monroe Youth Challenge Program, are gearing up to celebrate this year’s many accomplishments. Be the...
Dolphin Bistro
High-end eatery to develop hospitality virtuosi
By Jason Koler
Marathon’s newest bistro has it all – an ocean view, meticulously trained servers in crisp white button-downs, mood lighting and...
Middle Keys Habitat prepares to place another family
Nearly three years ago, elementary school teacher Sarah Adams was working overtime just to make ends meet.
After being chosen as the recipient of a Habitat for Humanity...
Left Hand Turns Made Easy
Overpass to eliminate Marathon traffic and other problems
by Jacob Luther
Special to the Weekly
The Florida Department of Transportation announced plans this week for a Marathon overpass designed to...