A happy, hippie place – New store opens in Marathon
Technically, it’s a T-shirt shop. In Limbo has a lot of T-shirts for sale, but it’s much more than that. Two life-size statues of the Blues Brothers...
St. Columba provides affordable housing
Most of Marathon knows these as the “pink apartments” located on the west end of Marathon. For years, the buildings sat empty and in a severe state...
Marathon airport gets funds to move runway
Florida Keys Marathon International Airport recently received an Airport Improvement Program grant (supplemented by the CARES Act) to cover the design costs associated with moving the runway...
Personal trainer starts new business, goes virtual for clients
Kara Jaeger knows what it takes for one to reach workout goals. Despite the continuing coronavirus pandemic, the personal trainer is finding a new way to help...
Boat explodes off Marathon, no serious injuries
A center console style boat reportedly exploded less than a mile off Marathon on the Gulfside Tuesday morning, June 30, sending approximately 10 people into the water.
There...
FIREWORKS SCHEDULED, BEACH CLOSED – City of Marathon cancels over COVID concerns
The City of Marathon’s fireworks show will go on. However, Sombrero Beach will be closed on Saturday, July 4, with all other festivities at the beach cancelled,...
120+ affordable units planned for Coco Plum
On June 16, the City of Marathon’s Planning Commission met to consider a proposal to build 66 two-bedroom rental units on Coco Plum and six single-family homes....
Children’s Shelter presents ‘Best Keys Eats’ to Key West pasta café
The Florida Keys Children’s Shelter, serving more than 500 youths and families annually throughout the Keys, presented Mangia Pasta Café owners, Mike and Heather Barnes, with the...
The phenomenal fathers raising Keys kids
Dads are more than a go-to for car troubles or opening up that pesky, tight jar top. They’re dedicated and take time to show their loved ones...
NEW CONSTRUCTION – Projects spring up in Marathon
The ravages of Hurricane Irma are still being repaired in Marathon, almost three years after the storm swept the islands.
One of the most recognizable photos of the...
