Marathon, Islamorada declare state of emergency
By Jim McCarthy and Sara Matthis
The city of Marathon and village of Islamorada declared a state of emergency on Monday evening, joining Monroe County and the city...
The economics of the seafood festival
If tourism and commercial seafood got married, it would be the Marathon Seafood Festival. If they had babies, it would be all the organizations that benefit from...
A LOOK INSIDE THE FISH HOUSE
The fish house and processing plant on the bayside of Marathon has a long and storied history, important to tell here — it supplies so much of...
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,...
Key West writer to dissect the creative process
For many aspiring and veteran storytellers alike, the process of writing can be daunting and frustrating. “Writer’s block” is a real enemy to the creative process, just...
Marathon is soliciting new ideas for city park
The ideas are trickling in: a sensory play park for children, a passive park with a man-made beach and restored lighthouses, an area for food truck concessions...
Profile of a helper: Davis takes reins of Parks & Rec
It’s been a few months since Anthony Paul Davis (call him Paul), took over the reins of the City of Marathon’s Parks and Recreation Department. But this...
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...
Marathon Council ponies up $150,000 for Habitat project
The Marathon City Council gave Habitat for Humanity of the Middle Keys $150,000 toward the construction of 11 affordable housing units. The money was the difference the...
Marathon brings art to the roadside with two projects
Marathon is set to welcome two new art installations: one at Crane Point Museum, and the growth of a new park on the west end of town.
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