Sara Matthis

Sara Matthis thinks community journalism is important, but not serious; likes weird and wonderful children (she has two); and occasionally tortures herself with sprint-distance triathlons, but only if she has a good chance of beating her sister.

MHS students win at stock market game – Tenth graders beat 390 other portfolios

In the past, local students have done very well in the Stock Market Game which simulates the real market so students can learn about...

106-unit housing project probably a ‘go’ – Tarpon Harbor developer to make appeal to city for extra permits

A mainland developer is proposing to build 106 units on an 8.7-acre piece of land next to The Wooden Spoon in Marathon. Formerly the...

Bull’s reveals plan for Marathon makeover – Seeks to improve U.S.1 corridor with a variety of projects

Marathon Vice Mayor Chris Bull has been putting the finishing touches on a initative to improve the city’s “main street” look. “The city has been...

7-day paddle through Keys raises funds to fight cancer – Kayakers embarking on 15th annual trip

The Castaways Against Cancer is a group of kayakers who paddle from Miami to Key West each year, traveling more 160 miles in seven...

New plans for Marathon City Hall revealed – Council chooses two options to go to bid

At this point in the process, three of the five Marathon City Councilmen prefer the middle-of-the-road option for the new city hall. Mayor Dick...

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