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...

KEY WEST, ISLAMORADA AND KEY COLONY TO SHARE CITY MANAGER SERVICES

APRIL FOOLS In a confusing and inspiring move of solidarity mixed with a bit of desperation, three Florida Keys municipalities have launched a new job...

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...
BMCM Timaree Sparks takes charge of Coast Guard Station Marathon - A man holding a glass of orange juice - U.S. Coast Guard Station Marathon

BMCM Timaree Sparks takes charge of Coast Guard Station Marathon

In mid-July, Coast Guard Station Marathon received a new chief. Master Chief Timaree Sparks (pronounced Tim-ah-ree), took the helm of the Middle Keys facility....
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Taxing district approved

Public speakers came out in droves Wednesday to tell county commissioners they want a referendum in the Middle Keys’ new hospital taxing district, but...
One Weekend Only

Don’t miss ‘One Weekend Only’

“One Weekend Only” takes the stage in Marathon on Friday and Saturday, March 23-24. Tap dancing in the rain? Check. Funny Easter Bunny? Check....
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Multi-tasking with Rachel Bowman

“Are we doing this now?” Rachel Bowman asked, while slinging sunset cocktails and conch ceviche three deep at Kracken Up, the upstairs bar at...
Breaking ground: Seafood Fest musician defies boundaries - A man standing in front of a building - Vacation

Breaking ground: Seafood Fest musician defies boundaries

Ricky Valido, 25, is essentially an Everglades Cowboy. His experience with the raw outdoors comes from the west of his Hialeah home. And he...
KCB Day

Come to KCB

Key Colony Beach celebrates its 61st birthday at the annual Key Colony Beach Day set for Sunday, March 4. Hosted by the Key Colony...
KAIR cares: Race is now a celebration - A group of young people playing football in front of a crowd - Marathon

KAIR cares: Race is now a celebration

Someone asks, so what exactly does KAIR do? Well, here’s a breakdown of one Wednesday in February with 30 people sitting in the hallway...