Jason Koler

Grassy Flats Resort and Beach Club was the setting for the monthly Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce networking event as about 100 members of the business community gathered to network and enjoy the oceanfront amenities of Marathon’s premier boutique resort.

This past Friday afternoon, Marathon Rotary Club president Mike Puto dialed into the National Weather Service.  The message from Warning Coordination Meteorologist Jon Rizzo confirmed the former county mayor’s fears. A barrage of isolated thunderstorms would be striking the Middle Keys throughout the weekend, casting a cloud of doubt over...

We’ve made some epic blunders. Epic. Blunders.  Somewhere in the beginning we extended credit to an out-of-town developer who left the Keys owing us nearly $20,000. This represented about a month of operating capital that we didn’t have. Those were the days when the Weekly staff hovered around five full-time...

Late last week, former bank executive and Marathon High School alumnus Jeff Smith registered as a candidate for Marathon City Council. He joins a field of Marathon residents that includes  Bobby Grostefon, Kevin Macaulay, Kenny Matlock, Wayne Quarberg, Robyn Still and Richard Tamborrino.  Still is the only incumbent eligible for...

The excitement of the Best of Marathon reached its crescendo this past Saturday night when the winners of the 2021 people’s choice awards were announced at the Marathon Community Park. For the first time ever, the Best of Marathon was held al fresco – under bistro lighting where a crowd...

The historical significance and cultural impact of the Best of Marathon cannot be overstated and starting Friday, Aug.13 the nomination process begins for the 2021 people’s choice awards.  Since 2008, the celebration of Marathon’s best and brightest has raised tens of thousands of dollars for local charities while cementing some...

Military service members have no illusions about their profession. Those who volunteer commit their lives to defending the Constitution and the rights of their fellow Americans. Against tremendous odds they prepare themselves to make the ultimate sacrifice by pushing their minds and bodies to the limit.  After picking up “The...

John Murphy is repaying a debt. A debt he incurred about 32 months ago when Hurricane Irma sent a 6-foot wall of seawater through his house.  “Kevin brought a bunch of kids over to my house when I was trying to get the business up and running and cleaned it...

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the world economy to a grinding halt and governments are taking unprecedented measures to stave off a global recession with massive aid packages and financial plans. In the Florida Keys, residents and business owners will have programs from all levels of government to help them...

APRIL FOOLS In a confusing and inspiring move of solidarity mixed with a bit of desperation, three Florida Keys municipalities have launched a new job search for a manager they can all share.  “Islamorada and Marathon once shared a fire chief and Baptist uses the same CEO for both hospitals,” said...

At around age 12 or so I discovered the coolest Brut gift set at the local pharmacy and instantly knew my dad would love the after shave, soap-on-a-rope and deodorant. A fond memory for me, but I am sure this did not rate at the top of Papa K’s...

By Jason Koler & Britt Myers The Florida Keys, and more specifically, the Lower Keys have long served as an escape for former professional athletes, artists, public figures, screwballs and those who have danced with a low to moderate celebrity. Long before social media, Amazon Prime and the 2008 financial...