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Marathon receives preliminary report on workforce affordable housing needs

The City of Marathon has received a draft report on its workforce and affordable housing needs. The paper, authored by the Florida International University’s...
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Federal judge dismisses case against city of Marathon

Cinque, Lugiciano, Stuffed Pig cleared of any wrongdoing for sewer hookup Last week a federal judge dismissed a case brought against the city of Marathon,...
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Low income housing going up on 73rd

The groundbreaking was attended by members of government, the community and the developers: Chamber CEO Daniel Samess, left, KAD Managing Member Marty Flynn, Chamber...
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Hemeyer out, Saus in – Marathon releases Utility Director and hires new one

On Friday, at 4 p.m., the City of Marathon released Wastewater Utilities Manager Zully Hemeyer as part of a “reorganizational” measure. “We are comfortable...
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Garrett named deputy city manager

Hemeyer pulled off sewer project, replaced by Solis At 7 p.m. on Monday evening, Marathon City Manager Mike Puto sent an email to council naming...
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Coldiron announces run for city council

“The future matters. What we decide today will affect future generations,” said Michelle Coldiron. She has announced her bid for a seat on the...
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Council to review dock permit – Nine-units approved for Vaca Cut

Coastal Properties-Vaca Cut LLC will furnish a Corps of Engineers permit for the dock at the next meeting of the Marathon City Council on...
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Puto to find new manager

Deputy manager idea scrapped; searches for financial director and permanent city manager a priority At Tuesday’s City Council meeting Marathon City Manager Mike Puto announced...
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D’Asign Source wins ‘Houzz’ award

D’Asign Source of Marathon has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” for customer satisfaction by Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The...
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Council will name legal transition team on Tuesday

Marathon City Council held a special call meeting on Tuesday to discuss its legal representation. At the end of the brief meeting, they directed...