IN PICTURES: WYLAND RESTORES LANDMARK MURAL IN MARATHON
One of Marathon’s most iconic art pieces was treated to a facelift on March 2 as world-renowned artist and conservationist Wyland returned to the Kmart plaza to...
MARATHON SHRINE CLUB RAISES MORE THAN $36,000
The Marathon Shrine Club thanked the citizens, visitors and Shriners of the Middle Keys for their continuing support of their Shriners Charity Drive held on Feb. 19.
The...
ROBYN STILL IS THE FIRST TO FILE FOR MARATHON CITY COUNCIL ELECTION
On March 7, Robyn Still, left and her campaign treasurer Joanne Zimmerman paid a visit to the Supervisor of Elections office to become the first candidate to...
TAKE ME HOME: FURRY FACES WAIT FOR FAMILIES AT THE FKSPCA
Dating in the Keys can be a drag, but thankfully there are plenty of animals waiting for their perfect adoption “match” at the Florida Keys SPCA. Keys...
‘GREAT RESIGNATION’ HITS SCHOOL DISTRICT, WHICH WRESTLES TO FIND TEACHERS
For the first time in a Monroe County school board meeting, district staff brought up the ‘Great Resignation,’ the nationwide trend of workers in many industries quitting...
HOME RUN DERBY KICKS OFF MARATHON BASEBALL REGISTRATION
A home run derby kicked off registration for Marathon’s Little League program on March 3 at Marathon Community Park. With the MHS baseball team working the pitching...
NEW MARATHON PERMIT PROCESS COULD EXTEND WAIT TIME
The State Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) has rescinded its 17-year agreement with the City of Marathon concerning permit review. The change means that Marathon permit applicants...
THIS WEEKEND: STORIES FROM THE MARATHON SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
Remembered as the “last big event” in Marathon before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the world in 2020, the anticipation has never been greater for the return...
HOUSING CRISIS, PART 2: HOW DID THE FLORIDA KEYS GET HERE?
Housing is the largest single challenge facing Florida Keys residents and has been for decades. With scarce buildable land, strict height restrictions, sky-high property values, second homes that sit empty most of the year and a proliferation of vacation rentals, many full-time workers no longer can afford to live or rent in the island chain, much less buy a home.
Last week, Keys Weekly defined the housing problem. This week, we examine what caused it, and how we got here. A complex blend of contributing factors has turned the Florida Keys’ longtime housing concerns into an undeniable crisis.
HUMOR: TOP 10 WAYS TO EMBARRASS YOURSELF AT THE SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
The Original Marathon Seafood Festival returns to the community park this weekend for the 46th iteration of the popular community event. Founded by a group of commercial...
