Artist finishes lighthouse replicas for city signage
Larry “Lighthouse Larry” Herlth is seriously into lighthouses. But not in the tiny-wooden-replica-that-sits-on-the-shelf kind of way. He’s into macho-thousand-pound-weld-it-out-of-steel kind of way. The Islamorada...
Ramsay Rodeo – Sheriff ride nets a cool grand
Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay raised more than $1,000 with a 30-second mechanical bullride this past weekend during Pig Days at the Stuffed Pig...
New City Hall in Marathon
Slowly but surely, residents of Marathon and government officials are inching towards a complete plan for a new city hall. So far, only the...
Locals have a personal stake in the seafood festival success
The vast majority of Marathon residents are very passionate about the Original Marathon Seafood Festival because they have a personal stake in it. In...
One little piggy went to the city council meeting …
The sound of squealing tires could be heard in the Marathon Government Center this past Tuesday after city council members ruled on an ordinance...
Giving Back Tour – Car caravan hits the Keys
Car enthusiasts rolling in Scions and Smart Cars motored through Monroe County recently to raise funds and awareness for restoration of historical 7 Mile...
Cities consider ‘optional’ tax break but state proposed homestead exemption for seniors already in...
On the Nov. 6, 2012 ballot there were four questions put to the voters regarding property taxes. Two were constitutional amendments approved by the...
Young men swim five miles to shore when boat capsizes.
Stay with the boat. That’s the No. 1 rule for boaters when their craft capsizes. But what if there is no boat?
“It went like...
26 teams compete for top honors
Last weekend’s AYSO Marathon Conch Cup soccer tournament featured 26 teams from Homestead, the Upper Keys, Marathon, Big Pine and Key West. More than 300 players...
Possibility of new city hall, public works building to be discussed
Marathon residents are strongly encouraged to show up on with “wish lists” in hand on Thursday, Jan. 17 for a special call meeting of...
