Marathon News
MARATHON’S TAX RATE GOING UP
On July 13, Marathon City Council set the preliminary tax rate and, for the first time in four years, proposed to raise the ad valorem taxes on homes. The...
Marathon News
LOCAL POLITICS: 4 CANDIDATES DECLARED FOR MARATHON CITY COUNCIL ELECTION
Up until last week, it didn’t look like it was going to be much of a horse race. Only incumbent Mayor Luis Gonzalez and newcomer Lynny Del Gazio (nee...
Marathon News
MARATHON: NO PARKING AT HARBOR DRIVE BOAT RAMP
On July 14, Marathon City Council met at 8:30 a.m. to ratify an amendment to an ordinance it heard only the night before, at the regularly scheduled meeting. The...
Events
THIS WEEKEND: LOCAL ‘GODS OF THE GRILL’ TO COMPETE AT BREWBQ
The real heroes of this weekend’s Florida Keys Brew BQ, July 17-18, are the amateur chefs. They are setting up on Friday at the park for a sleepless night...
Marathon News
MARATHON TIGHTENS PUBLIC BOAT RAMP REGULATIONS IN TIME FOR SUMMER
Just in time for summer boating season in Marathon, the city is tightening up one of its ordinances that relates to the ramp in the neighborhood behind the airport....
Events
NASHVILLE’S RISING STAR BRIDGETTE TATUM IS READY TO ROCK BREWBQ
Bridgette Tatum said she’s ready to perform at the July 17-18 Florida Keys Brew BQ festival in Marathon, no matter how hot it is compared to her home outside...