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BATTLING THE WIND: SCENES FROM THE 7 MILE BRIDGE RUN

Last Friday night, 1,500 runners headed to bed praying for a northern shift in the winds forecast for the following morning. Instead, harriers in the 43rd annual 7...
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MIKKEL ROSS EARNS ACADEMIC ALL-STATE HONOR

Marathon High School is home to yet another Academic All-State athlete in senior multisport phenom Mikkel Ross. On April 10, the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) announced...
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TAKE ME HOME: ADORABLE FACES ARE WAITING AT THE FKSPCA

Keys Weekly is thrilled each week to showcase some “furever” friends that are ready, waiting and available for their perfect adoption “match” at the Florida Keys SPCA’s...
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‘YOUR LIFE CAN CHANGE IN 30 SECONDS’: MARATHON HIGH GETS CHILLING REMINDER WITH PRE-PROM...

consequences of getting behind the wheel while intoxicated. Police lights and a demolished car took up residence on the front lawn of MHS on the morning of...
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I.CARE TO HOST LARGEST CLEAN-UP IN THE FLORIDA KEYS

I.CARE wants to put hope in people’s hands. From May 2-5, Islamorada’s hometown coral restoration and ocean conservation superpower will host its second annual Trash Derby, a...
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FIFTH CLASS OF MHS STUDENTS TRAINING WITH MARATHON FIRE RESCUE

For these 10 high school students, the day doesn’t start at Marathon High School on Sombrero Beach Road; it starts at Marathon Fire Rescue Station No. 14...
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IN PICTURES: ‘BE LIKE MIKE’ CAR SHOW GIVES UNITED WAY A BOOST

High-octane enthusiasts made their way to Town Square mall on the morning of April 20 to vie for the top prize in the Keys Young Professionals Network’s...
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SCHOOL’S OUT, CAMP’S IN: SUMMER ADVENTURES AWAIT MIDDLE KEYS KIDS

When school lets out, it’s time for camp in the Middle Keys. Marathon and Big Pine Key have plenty of opportunities for youngsters from the heart...
two men standing on top of a speed boat in the ocean

IN PICTURES: SEVEN MILE GRAND PRIX POWERBOAT RACES PERSEVERE THROUGH HIGH WINDS

High winds challenging drivers, throttlemen and race crews for a second straight year couldn’t derail a successful weekend of speed on the water for the Race World...
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WELCOMES 10 NEW HOMEOWNERS TO ‘BELL HAVEN’

On April 28, Habitat for Humanity of the Middle Keys held its home dedication ceremony at Bell Haven for the 10 newest homeowners. The habitat staff and...