Island Life, Carlos Garcia, Ocean Sothebys - A statue in front of a house - Florida Keys

Island Life, Carlos Garcia, Ocean Sothebys

“It’s really difficult to find good information about living in the Florida Keys,” said Carlos Garcia. “I couldn’t find out anything before I moved...
NATURAL CRISIS: 4 ways to promote biodiversity in the Keys - A bench next to a body of water - Florida Keys

NATURAL CRISIS: 4 ways to promote biodiversity in the Keys

By Karuna Eberl Part 1 of 2 Since most of us don’t have time to make sense of it, here’s the summary of the UN’s report...
Flood Map Fear: What FEMA maps mean for your flood insurance - A screenshot of a cell phone - Flood

Marathon to adopt 3 feet of ‘freeboard’

Layton’s doing it. So is Monroe County. Now Marathon has signed on. They have decided to require 3 feet of “freeboard” above base flood...
That season-that-shall-not-be-named? Yeah, well, it’s here - A close up of an animal in the air - Flood

That season-that-shall-not-be-named? Yeah, well, it’s here

On May 23, the same day the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its 2019 hurricane forecast, the director of the National Hurricane Center,...
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There are residents who DON’T want more affordable housing

In November 2018, Cecelia Mattino of Marathon challenged the City of Marathon’s decision to accept its share of former Gov. Rick Scott’s award of...
Barefoot Doctor Stan Sack Explores the Uptick in Autism - A person standing on top of a sandy beach - Beach

Exclusive Interview with Jim Mooney, Announcing his Run for Holly Raschein’s Seat in the...

He was 99 percent sure last year about a run for state representative with current Rep. Holly Raschein terming out in 2020. Last week,...
Barefoot Doctor Stan Sack Explores the Uptick in Autism - A close up of a girl - World Autism Awareness Day

Barefoot Doctor Stan Sack Explores the Uptick in Autism

No matter where you live, you’re never far away from news and discussions on autism. Even if we just considered recent publications, there’s so...
Marathon Artist Krystal King Wows with New Work - A close up of a flower - Art

Marathon Artist Krystal King Wows with New Work

For every time a parent tells their child they won’t make a living with art or music, there’s a success story to prove them...
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The best Cuban food is found at Juice Paradise

With her playful smile, slim body and quick movements Kenia Montes De Oca is a living whirlwind. She came to Marathon about 14 years...
Get the Full Report on the Cuban Ambassador’s Historic Visit to Key West - A group of people walking down a street - La Te Da

Get the Full Report on the Cuban Ambassador’s Historic Visit to Key West

Jose Marti came to Key West in May of 1883, having established a relationship with the Cuban leaders of the community who were eager...