Sombrero Beach Run to raise funds for those in crisis
On Saturday, March 7, hundreds of local and visiting runners will take to the beach and golf course for the 14th annual Sombrero Beach Run.
In past years,...
KCB Laying the foundation for the future
The City of Key Colony Beach (KCB) is laying its foundation for the future — literally. The city commission discussed at length whether to repair or replace...
County prioritizes climate adaptation for new buildings
Climate change, sea level rise, and the future of the Keys were hot button topics at the last BOCC meeting of the year. The recent Southeast Florida...
Celebrating 20 years: Marathon’s roots traced back to property rights
While Marathon earned its moniker from the laborers toiling on the Overseas Railway, property rights were the main catalyst for the incorporation of the Middle Keys hamlet.
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Dolphin cross country teams advance to state
Marathon High School’s girls’ cross country team placed third at the regionals meet today and the boys’ team placed sixth. But for the first time in recent...
Forum gives candidates a chance to reveal platforms
On Oct. 11, the Marathon Weekly Newspaper and Marathon Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum for six candidates competing for three seats on the Marathon City Council....
Dignitaries gather for Fishermen’s Hospital groundbreaking
On Sept. 20, hundreds came out to see 10 golden shovels throw the first spadefuls of dirt for the new Fishermen’s Community Hospital, set to cost $43.3...
THE NEW LIBRARIAN Lorena Diaz takes the reins of Marathon’s public library
Talk about the perfect person at the perfect time: Marathon’s new librarian, Lorena Diaz, has stepped up to fill the role at the same time the city’s...
Gov. DeSantis arrives in Marathon with promises of $56 million in funds
On Thursday, Gov. Ron DeSantis arrived in Marathon to make two important announcements: $21 million in debris removal reimbursement for Monroe County, and a new $35 million...
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 1,300 additional affordable...
