A LOOK INSIDE THE FISH HOUSE
The fish house and processing plant on the bayside of Marathon has a long and storied history, important to tell here — it supplies so much of...
The economics of the seafood festival
If tourism and commercial seafood got married, it would be the Marathon Seafood Festival. If they had babies, it would be all the organizations that benefit from...
Marathon Seafood Festival: It’s on!
The iconic palm-frond arch is currently being constructed at the entrance to Marathon Community Park, welcoming guests to this weekend’s 44th annual Original Marathon Seafood Festival. The...
Seven Mile Bridge Run canceled
The 39th Annual Seven Mile Bridge Run, which attracts competitors from all over the world to the Florida Keys, is canceled because of concerns over the coronavirus, organizers announced...
Dogs in the park
At least once a year, the Florida Keys SPCA hosts a “Paws in the Park” dog walk on Key Colony Beach. Residents are encouraged to bring their...
STATE OF BUSINESS amid coronavirus concern
By Sara Matthis, Mandy Miles and Jim McCarthy
Florida Keys airports and hotels remained open as of Wednesday. Bars were instructed by the state to close for the...
Marine Zones, Shoreline Speed and Water Quality, Oh My!
Because of social distancing, the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary met virtually instead of in person for its March sanctuary advisory council meeting.
“As you know, we are...
Second annual gala returns to Baker’s Cay
In just under two months, Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responder (DPMMR) will partner with Baker’s Cay Resort for the second year to bring together the 2020 Connect...
Pick up meals, Chromebooks and free AP review
On March 16, the Florida Department of Education announced that all public and private K-12 schools would be closed through April 15. With school out for now,...
More COVID-19 testing in Marathon on Saturday
On March 22, about 50 Monroe County residents made use of Community Health Inc.’s drive through COVID-19 site at Marathon Community Park. Of those, three met the...
