IN PICTURES: KIDS GET THEIR CLOSE-UPS WITH SANTA AT COLDWELL BANKER SCHMITT
A line through the parking lot from the moment the evening began is the norm for one of Marathon’s favorite family-friendly traditions, and the crowds didn’t disappoint...
TOUR DE TUNES: MARATHON HIGH SCHOOL BANDS PRESENT HOLIDAY CONCERT
Marathon High School’s beginning and concert bands had the chance to show off their latest handiwork on Dec. 10, inviting family, friends and the community to an...
IN PICTURES: STEPHANY DUVALL TAKES REALTOR OF THE YEAR AS MLKAR HONORS 2024 AWARD...
The Marathon and Lower Keys Association of Realtors (MLKAR) recently congratulated the following members for their accomplishments in 2024. Winners were honored at the organization’s installation and...
HOLIDAY GUIDE: BEHIND THE SCENES OF A CHAOTIC CHRISTMAS CLASSIC
“Where do you think you’re going? Nobody’s leaving. Nobody’s walking out on this fun, old-fashioned family Christmas. No, no. We’re all in this together.” With those words, Clark...
SCHOOL BOARD TALKS STEM & BUS CAMERAS
Monroe County school board members were briefed on science technology engineering and mathematics (STEM) and career technical education (CTE) programs during a Dec. 10 meeting at Coral...
FIRST-EVER PIGEON KEY HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR, SANTACON ARE MASSIVE WINS FOR MARATHON
It took just one weekend for Marathon to add two icons of the holidays in the Middle Keys for the foreseeable future, as the Pigeon Key Holiday...
THREE LIGHTED PROCESSIONS TAKE TO MARATHON’S WATERS
The Middle Keys triple up on boat parades each December, and this year was no exception, with three lighted processions closing out each night of by far...
‘A STORY BOOK CHRISTMAS’ PUTS YOUNG DANCERS CENTER STAGE IN MARATHON
The stage at Marathon High School’s performing arts center got an overload of holiday cuteness on Dec. 14 as dozens of young dancers had their moment under...
TWO FLORIDA KEYS IMAGES CAPTURE FIRST PLACE IN CONTEST
Marathon resident Daniel Eidsmoe will sacrifice for his art, even if it means a 3 a.m. hike along Coco Plum Beach — and 70 mosquito bites —...
A YEAR OF NEWS IN THE MIDDLE KEYS AS TOLD BY THE BIGGEST HEADLINES
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