Marathon’s Steak and Lobster House files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but keeps doors open
One of the Middle Keys’ staple eateries will look to stay open while restructuring its debts, as the Florida Keys Steak and Lobster House...
In pictures: Marathon debuts new Oceanfront Park pickleball courts
Marathon Mayor Lynny Del Gaizo and fire inspector Mike Card were the first two official opponents across the net as the city opened its...
Attorneys spar over manslaughter charges in parasail death case
Just weeks before the captain in a fatal Florida Keys parasailing accident was set to stand trial, attorneys are clashing over which federal charges...
Key Colony Beach swears in historic police chief & honors DiGiovanni’s 21 years
The smallest police department in Monroe County just made Florida Keys history.
On June 18, the Key Colony Beach City Commission finalized the installation of...
Sanctuary Advisory Council preps for coral bleaching backups, welcomes superintendent
The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary formally welcomed its new leader for the first time at a Sanctuary Advisory Council (SAC) session on June...
DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER DOCUMENTARY EARNS INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
An episode of the television series “Animal Zone” featuring the Dolphin Research Center’s cognition research has received international recognition on the film festival circuit,...
SUPREME COURT SAYS NO: MARATHON WILL PAY UP IN TAKINGS CASE OVER OFFSHORE ISLAND
After finding a closed door at the U.S. Supreme Court, the city of Marathon will look to settle arguably the heftiest takings case in...
RARE BEAKED WHALE WASHES ASHORE IN GRASSY KEY
A rare juvenile deep-water whale met a sad end in the shallow waters off the Middle Keys on May 30.
A kayaking guest at Grassy...
MARATHON GRAD CHRIS GASKILL COOKS UP SUCCESS WITH DRAGON & ROOSTER IN KEY WEST
A chef who first sharpened his cooking knives in the kitchens at Marathon High School is already making countywide waves with his plates in...
MARATHON COUNCIL EYES FUTURE FLOODING THREATS & RISING PROJECT COSTS
On top of an extensive discussion over Marathon’s recently-terminated fire chief, the city council tackled a packed agenda in its May 12 meeting, approving...
