UPDATED COVID TESTING SITES AS CASES SURGE
With a recent surge in COVID-19 testing, the Florida Department of Health in Monroe County has compiled an updated list of PCR and rapid testing sites in...
SANTA’S CARAVAN: WHERE TO CATCH THE BIG MAN IN MARATHON ON CHRISTMAS EVE
Santa will once again make his way through Marathon on Christmas Eve. Thankfully, he kindly tipped us off as to where he’ll be and when.
Timing is approximate....
MARATHON CITY COUNCIL APPROVES 7 MILE MARINA ACQUISITION & CONSIDERS VACATION RENTALS
Tracking of vacation rental violations, acquisition of the 7 Mile Marina, unsafe subdivision of rental mobile homes and discussion of beach and boat ramp parking and launch...
(ALMOST) READY & WAITING: OLD 7 MILE BRIDGE NEARS COMPLETION
We’re almost there. Seriously.
The long-awaited completion of the Old 7 Mile Bridge project is just around the corner. Since July 2016, when it closed for renovations, most...
WATER FOUNTAIN FALLOUT: ARE SCHOOL OFFICIALS ADDRESSING TOXIC RACISM?
In the wake of racist graffiti left on a Marathon High School water fountain, the Monroe County School District faced questions about how to resolve an environment...
HONORING VETERANS IN MARATHON
In honor of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, and the Middle Keys’ deep-rooted relationship with the military, Keys Weekly honors local veterans of all ages, who have...
LUIS GONZALEZ & TREVOR WOFSEY WIN 2 OPEN SEATS ON MARATHON CITY COUNCIL
When results of early voting came rolling in, Luis Gonzalez had a good feeling about his early lead. And yet, it was still too early to call.
“Elections...
CANDIDATES WEIGH IN: WHY DO YOU DESERVE MARATHON’S VOTE?
With polls open for the Marathon City Council election, Nov. 2, Keys Weekly checked in with the four candidates to allow them to address Marathon residents one...
LOCAL ER INSURANCE ISSUES RESOLVED AT BAPTIST’S KEYS HOSPITALS
An oversight left those insured by Florida Blue and three other insurance companies out of network for emergency room visits to Mariners and Fishermen’s hospitals. Swift work,...
Best of Marathon Recap: Everyone Wins at Annual Awards Gala
The excitement of the Best of Marathon reached its crescendo this past Saturday night when the winners of the 2021 people’s choice awards were announced at the...
