20TH STREET IN THE SPOTLIGHT AGAIN AT MARATHON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The hot topic at Marathon’s Sept. 10 city council session wasn’t on the agenda. But a growing homeless encampment on 20th Street is nothing new in debate...
IN PICTURES: DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER BRINGS BACK FREE DAY FOR LOCALS
Mere days before the anniversary of Hurricane Irma, an event that began in the storm’s aftermath in 2017 was alive and well at Dolphin Research Center. On...
THE FLORIDA KEYS HONOR THE FALLEN ON 9/11
It was a Tuesday morning that every American over the age of 35 remembers vividly — where they were, what they were doing and who told them...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: BILL ELLER IS AN INSPIRATION AT SWITLIK ELEMENTARY
If you visit the Stanley Switlik campus in Marathon, you will notice a gentle giant who joined the staff three years ago with a row of children...
TAX COLLECTOR HOLDS SPECIAL SATURDAY HOURS FOR TEENS SEEKING TO GET A DRIVER’S LICENSE
Three offices will hold special Saturday hours to assist Monroe County teens with obtaining their driver’s licenses.
Monroe County Tax Collector Sam Steele announced his office will host...
MARATHON BOXING STUDIO PREACHES MENTAL FORTITUDE & POWERFUL PUNCHES
As a dedicated mental health crisis responder, Marathon Boxing Studio co-founder Dwayne Ellis recognizes that the Middle Keys need additional active avenues for teens to vent their...
TAKE ME HOME: ADORABLE FACES ARE WAITING AT THE FKSPCA
Keys Weekly is thrilled each week to showcase some “furever” friends that are ready, waiting and available for their perfect adoption “match” at the Florida Keys SPCA’s...
STELING WINS TWO FOR LADY CONCHS’ GOLF AS MARATHON NOTCHES TEAM VICTORIES
Marathon coach Mary Coleman-Sayer’s team has grown exponentially this season, and it has amped up the competition for the Golfin’ Dolphins.
“This week our golf team picked up...
FLORIDA KEYS NONPROFITS SHARE KNOWLEDGE AT ANNUAL GATHERING
Nonprofit professionals from across the region gathered last week at Marathon’s city hall for the third annual Florida Keys Nonprofit Day to share knowledge, collaborate and elevate...
STAFF RAISES ARE THE HOT TOPIC IN MARATHON BUDGET TALKS
Marathon council members pledged not to raise taxes for the city at its first 2024-25 budget hearing on Sept. 17. But raises for city staff were again...
