HOOKED IN THE KEYS IS MARATHON’S NEW ONE-STOP ART SHOP

What began as a small crochet business in Valerie Stone’s home has grown into something much bigger for the Middle Keys. Stone created Hooked...

JAMIE RIDER TAKES THE WHEEL AT NATIVE TAXI

For longtime Marathon resident Jamie Rider, owning a local business wasn’t just a professional goal – it was a way to deepen roots in...
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STEVENS PAINT AND BLINDS IS A FAMILY AFFAIR IN MARATHON

For Jereme Wensel, what began as a routine purchase at Stevens Paint Store in Corning, New York evolved into a multistate family enterprise.  Wensel, who...
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SCALE TO GROW TRAINING SUPPORTS KEYS SMALL BUSINESSES

From left, Bonnie Barnes, Brian Van Hook, Kerry Baker, Sam Steele, Dale Bittner, Julie Brown, Kevin Smith, Lucas Wheeler, Tony Martinelli, Steven Martin, Carla...
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IN PICTURES: MARATHON CHAMBER BANQUET HONORS THE BEST IN BUSINESS

A crowd of 300 descended on the Hawks Cay ballroom to give the very best in the Marathon business community their well-deserved flowers on...
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POUR YOUR HEART OUT AT TROPICAL EPOXY, MARATHON’S NEWEST ARTISTIC OUTLET

Marathon’s newest creative outlet celebrated its grand opening on July 23 as Tropical Epoxy Vibe and Flow Studio welcomed guests, local dignitaries and the...
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MARATHON BAGEL STAYS IN LOCAL HANDS WITH THE SANDOVAL BROTHERS

What started as a casual joke turned into one of the Keys’ latest family-run business ventures.  Danny and David Sandoval, owners of Marathon’s Island Tire...
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DISCOVER THE UNEXPECTED AT THE REOPENED COOL GUY STUFF IN MARATHON

Eclectic collections of mayhem and miscellaneous treasures surround the walls and shelves of the Cool Guy Stuff store in Marathon. Owners Ten and Diann...
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ATTENTION SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS: CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT FILING DEADLINE REINSTATED

Attention small business owners:If you run a corporation, LLC, or other registered entity that was created in the United States by filing a document...
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LAP OF LUXURY: ENGEL AND VÖLKERS CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING IN MARATHON

There’s another new hub for luxury real estate in the Middle Keys as license partner Stephany Duvall filled the lawn at her new Overseas...