DOES LETTER SAY SPECIFIC PERON?
Marathon passed three new laws at the recent council meeting. The first covered lighting rules as it concerns sea turtle nesting, the second was to adopt the...
Is it time for medical marijuana in Florida?
Florida voters will determine whether to amend the state constitution to allow marijuana usage to treat medical conditions.
Peaceful way to end the week
As we approached the narrow entrance, the clicking of disassembled paddles echoed over Whiskey Creek.
Chatter amongst a family from Georgia and a group of friends from Wisconsin...
The power of three words – Almost 2 million ‘One Human Family’ stickers distributed
JT Thompson coined the philosophy “One Human Family” in 2000 after spending four years trying to come up with the perfect phrase to unite all people.
“The first...
Park’s development conflict with dog owners wishes – Locals worry proposed dog run at...
A group of dog lovers are worried they will be displaced when Marathon’s Oceanfront Park behind City Hall is complete. Where pooches make long, loping runs to...
There are so many fish in the sea – Mahi season heats up and...
The waters off Marathon are filled with people enjoying the Florida Keys lifestyle. You’ll find couples relaxing on a sunset cruise, partiers soaking up the sun at...
The keys to Overseas change hands
On a recent Friday afternoon, a bit of history was made at the Overseas Lounge and Liquor Store. Timothy O’Connell accepted the Keys for his new venture...
Stock Island Soca clan bust may be county’s largest drug case – Cops find...
In a case law enforcement says should finally dismantle the ongoing criminal operation run by a local Stock Island family, agencies working together arrested three family members...
Oceanfront Park takes shape – Pavilions offer shade
Construction of Marathon’s newest city park — Oceanfront Park — started in 2012. Phase 2 is almost complete and phase 3 is already underway. The little-known park...
Is it time to lift the embargo with Cuba?
The island nation of Cuba is closer to Key West than Miami, but getting there is more difficult then traveling to North Korea or Iran because of...
