Keys History: Recalling the railways and the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935
It is safe to say that Henry Flagler was tickled when his private railcar, the Flagler Special, rolled into the Key West station at...
Clash of Chins: Best Beard finalists make their case as Best of Marathon voting...
We’re so glad we added this category. Three of the Middle Keys’ most magnificent manes are going whisker-to-whisker for Best Beard supremacy in the 2026...
TDC to fund Florida Keys fireworks displays in 2027 and beyond
Fireworks shows across the Florida Keys are getting a boost from the Monroe County Tourist Development Council in 2027 and beyond. At the council’s Aug....
$289K salary, fallback provision headline proposed Marathon City Manager contract
Last month, the Marathon City Council picked their successor for the city’s top post. This month, they’ll settle the price and conditions. The council is...
In pictures: Marathon cheerleaders take over Miami Dolphins halftime show
The Miami Dolphins may have left the field at halftime at Hard Rock Stadium on Aug. 28, but another school of Dolphins was there...
Leadership Monroe County announces Class XXXIV
Leadership Monroe County (LMC), the Florida Keys’ educational nonprofit community leadership organization, has announced the selection of Class XXXIV. Designed for residents in leadership roles...
In Their Own Words: Meet the new teachers at Stanley Switlik Elementary
There are new faces at the front of the class at Stanley Switlik Elementary School this year – but a few will be more...
Best of Marathon: Con-tree-versy rocks Local Celebrity voting
We all thought the heavy politics would die out with the primaries on Aug. 18. We didn’t know how wrong we were. Ladies and gentlemen, for...
Marathon cheerleaders set to perform in Dolphins’ NFL halftime show
The Marathon Dolphins cheerleaders are going pro for a weekend. When their NFL counterparts sent out an invitation earlier this year to the team’s annual...
Five arrested in Middle Keys illegal contracting sting operation
The City of Marathon’s Building Department on Aug. 19 coordinated with local law enforcement and state agencies in an operation targeting illegal contractors. The city...
