At the Weekly, we believe that local news should be brought to you by local journalists, free of charge. Of course, this is only made possible through incredible partnerships with local businesses, nonprofits and governments, many of whom have forged multi-year partnerships with our print and digital media. Several businesses have changed names or ownership multiple times in the last 20 years, and many made some … let’s call it “interesting” … advertising choices. But as we look back through the first edition of the Marathon Weekly from 2003, we can’t help but say, “Man … I wish THAT was still a thing.”
We see no problem with this bumper sticker being reprinted in large quantities. 
Forget the D.D. for Fantasy Fest, just hop on a $20 flight in a borderline-private plane from Marathon to Key West. (Body paint not included.) 
It may be for all different reasons, but longtime Marathon locals all have their own versions of Hurricane memories, and the original 25-cent Wing Night was always the place to be. (Trash Can sauce, anyone?) 
The next time you pay Key West’s Niles Sales & Service a visit, tell them they can close a deal on a new car by throwing in a free vacation and a Gateway computer. Oh, and a new car for under $20,000 (this ad had several) would be nice. 
I think it’s safe to say under the umbrella of Baptist Health South Florida, the graphic design and advertising work has raised the bar for Fishermen’s Hospital. Either way, this is an incredible ad. 
Because there’s nothing more Keys-like than kickstarting a weeknight of drinking with a free round. 
This one is just loaded with deals. A weekend rental for $59? Cruise for a day in a convertible with the top down for less than $50? Free pickups, additional drivers, free upgrades … that’s how you take care of locals. 
Originally introduced by Polaris in the mid-1980s before being superseded by an amphibious version in the early 2000s, rumor has it that MCSO came close to a contract for a few of these bad boys to police our reefs.
