STATE: 1,300 affordable building permits pass review
Soon after Hurricane Irma swept the Keys in 2017, decimating most of its de facto affordable housing, former Gov. Rick Scott “gifted” the Keys with the right...
ZIEG ACCUSES SENMARTIN OF PERSONAL GAIN
Marathon City Councilman Dan Zieg has filed a second ethics complaint against Marathon City Councilman Mark Senmartin. The latest was received on April 30 by the state...
GUIDES GET A GIFT – Local businesses pitching in to support fun fishing
John Murphy is repaying a debt. A debt he incurred about 32 months ago when Hurricane Irma sent a 6-foot wall of seawater through his house.
“Kevin brought...
Remembering Marathon’s fallen on Memorial Day
Howard “Doug” AndersonHometown: Marathon Shores, FLDOB: 09-19-47US ARMY:Warrant officer/helicopter pilotUnit: D TRP, 3RD SQDN, 4TH CAVALRY, 25TH INF DIV, USARVCasualty date: 12-27-67Location: Hau Nghia Province, South VietnamAge...
Isla Bella Beach Resort Reopens June 1, 2020 with new health safeguards
Following the State and local government’s accordance, Isla Bella Beach Resort reopened to guests and team members on June 1, 2020. Located on 24 acres in Marathon,...
Marathon wants to opt out of part of federal plan
Back in February, Monroe’s County Board of County Commissioners learned about a $3.1 billion plan by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Named the “Coastal Storm Risk...
The Brass Monkey gets a makeover – Also, no more smoking inside
It was a bold move. Messing with Marathon institutions is inherently risky, especially for the Middle Keys’ favorite late-night spot. But in this case, it’s paid off....
NEW CONSTRUCTION – Projects spring up in Marathon
The ravages of Hurricane Irma are still being repaired in Marathon, almost three years after the storm swept the islands.
One of the most recognizable photos of the...
Children’s Shelter presents ‘Best Keys Eats’ to Key West pasta café
The Florida Keys Children’s Shelter, serving more than 500 youths and families annually throughout the Keys, presented Mangia Pasta Café owners, Mike and Heather Barnes, with the...
120+ affordable units planned for Coco Plum
On June 16, the City of Marathon’s Planning Commission met to consider a proposal to build 66 two-bedroom rental units on Coco Plum and six single-family homes....