Best of Marathon Winners 2013
Congratulations to all of the 2013 Winners voted Best of Marathon, by you!
Our Community
Best Place to People Watch: Sombrero Beach
Best Place to take the Kids: Sombrero Beach
Best...
Council says “golf carts” are a go
Neighborhood Electric Vehicles must be registered through DMV
Scooters and every form in which they come have long been a popular and more fuel-efficient mode of travel for...
City proposes law to regulate taxis
The Marathon City Council seems ready to vote on a new taxi law. Although there are state laws governing passenger vehicles for hire, and a required county...
USCG Station Marathon Recognized
Kimball Readiness awarded for first time in station’s history
Crewmembers at Coast Guard Station Marathon accepted the prestigious Sumner I. Kimball Readiness Award Monday.
The award was presented by...
Reef wreck? Council considers artificial reef for Marathon
Before the discussions of which decommissioned ship, where to put it and how much the project will cost, the Marathon City Council must first decide whether to...
Stoned Swimmer in the Slammer
Deputy struggles to keep man from drowning himself
Long Key – A Monroe County Sheriff's deputy was injured Saturday night as he struggled to keep a Miami man...
Sheriff’s Colonel receives top award
American Legion names Rick Ramsay Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
Sheriff’s Colonel Rick Ramsay traveled to Orlando this past weekend to accept an award from the American...
Marathon Veterinary Hospital’s grand opening.
The Marathon Veterinary Hospital’s grand opening was a big hit with the two-legged and four-legged crowd. At least a hundred people came out this week to tour...
New plans for Marathon City Hall revealed – Council chooses two options to go...
At this point in the process, three of the five Marathon City Councilmen prefer the middle-of-the-road option for the new city hall. Mayor Dick Ramsay likes the...
Unke named as principal at Stanley Switlik Elementary – School Kindergarteners that knew him...
He’s coming back.
The Monroe County School Board is expected to approve Brett Unke as the new principal for Stanley Switlik Elementary at tonight’s workshop and meeting in...
