#OMG: The baby sea turtles have arrived!
The baby sea turtles have arrived at The Turtle Hospital in Marathon (MM 48.5 Bayside). Feeding sessions with the hatchlings are open to the public during the...
#News: Shelter across from Publix to be removed
According to Monroe County Sheriff Office’s Capt. Gene Thompson, the bus stop on Sombrero Beach Road has been the subject of 800 calls in the last year....
MHS students win at stock market game – Tenth graders beat 390 other portfolios
In the past, local students have done very well in the Stock Market Game which simulates the real market so students can learn about investing. But never...
Marathon Chamber donates $25,000 – Money will fund Port of Entry
The Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce recently donated $25,000 towards a new service that will create new jobs, revenue for local businesses, and help to further increase...
106-unit housing project probably a ‘go’ – Tarpon Harbor developer to make appeal to...
A mainland developer is proposing to build 106 units on an 8.7-acre piece of land next to The Wooden Spoon in Marathon. Formerly the Aloha, the badly...
Zieg announces city hall bid – Retired doctor serves on the planning commission
Dr. Dan Zieg filed the paperwork to run for Marathon City Council on Wednesday. The retired orthopedic doctor said he wants to help the city generate new...
Bull’s reveals plan for Marathon makeover – Seeks to improve U.S.1 corridor with a...
Marathon Vice Mayor Chris Bull has been putting the finishing touches on a initative to improve the city’s “main street” look.
“The city has been focused on infrastructure...
Kelly files for Marathon City Council
This past Tuesday, longtime Marathon resident and businessman Bill Kelly filed the paperwork to run for Marathon City Council.
“The time is right for me,” Kelly said. “I...
New plans for Marathon City Hall revealed – Council chooses two options to go...
At this point in the process, three of the five Marathon City Councilmen prefer the middle-of-the-road option for the new city hall. Mayor Dick Ramsay likes the...
The elves strike again – Revelers festoon tree on 7 Mile Bridge
Now the tree has more than “2,000 imported Italian twinkle lights” and a complex security system to thwart would-be saboteurs.
