BMCM Timaree Sparks takes charge of Coast Guard Station Marathon
In mid-July, Coast Guard Station Marathon received a new chief. Master Chief Timaree Sparks (pronounced Tim-ah-ree), took the helm of the Middle Keys facility....
Nothing’s free
It is almost impossible to gauge how many people have moved out of the Keys since Hurricane Irma, but Monroe County Commissioners say, “We’re...
Modular move in – Fishermen’s temporary hospital opens
A new chapter has begun for Baptist Health South Florida, which welcomed its first patient July 23 at the modular facility on the Fishermen’s...
Clinic expands territory
“On the first day we open, we want to have a full day of appointments,” said Kate Banick, executive director of the Good Health...
Taxing district approved
Public speakers came out in droves Wednesday to tell county commissioners they want a referendum in the Middle Keys’ new hospital taxing district, but...
BOCC meets Wednesday – Canals, housing on agenda
Affordable housing and Keys-wide canal cleanup top the agenda ahead of Wednesday’s Board of County Commissioners meeting in Marathon.
The county has received a grant...
ANOTHER PARK? – Council makes offer on Quay property
The Quay property next to the Island Fish Co. in Marathon could soon be under the ownership of the City of Marathon.
After hearing from...
A rising tide floats all boats
It was 1998 when Bruce Popham motored into the Middle Keys on his 46-foot Hatteras looking to begin the next chapter of his life...
No referendum necessary
Monroe County voters will not see a referendum on the Aug. 28 primary election ballot to create a municipal service taxing district for Fishermen’s...
FUNDS FOR FISHERMEN’S
Oh, the power of Facebook.
During Kimberly Gregory’s Hurricane Irma experience, the Marathon resident and Fishermen’s Community Hospital manager posted often about evacuation, then about...
