The primaries are over, but the most crucial voting in Marathon is just beginning. At noon on the day this paper hits newsstands throughout the Middle Keys, voting will go live for the finals in the 2024 Best of Marathon Awards.
Vote early and vote often for the businesses, people and places that make the Marathon community the treasured heart of the Florida Keys. And be sure to check out our new categories in addition to all your old favorites. Does Marianne Benvenuti, Catherine Dunn or Sandra Bradshaw give the best hugs on the island? Is Sweet Savannah’s, Conch Custard or The Wreck the best place to satisfy your sweet tooth? How about a favorite spot to grab a Cuban sandwich for lunch – is it La Niña, Steak and Lobster House or LJ’s Cafe?
In case you forgot, here’s a quick primer:
- Finalist voting opens at noon on Thursday, Aug. 22 and ends at midnight on Sunday, Sept. 8. See page 33 of this paper for a full list of finalists.
- Visit keysweekly.com/bom24 to cast your votes. Each voter may cast one ballot per day.
- In order for your ballot to count, you must make a selection in 75% of the categories. That means no voting just for your one friend – we want to hear your voice about the best businesses all over Marathon.
- It’s plain and simple: the finalist with the most votes in each category wins.
When voting concludes, we’ll throw the best party in town to celebrate our winners and raise money for the Marathon Rotary Club on Saturday, Sept. 21 at Hawks Cay Resort. Tickets are generally offered to winners first and are not generally made available to the public due to demand. Winners, nominees and dignitaries are invited to attend and additional attendees are selected from a first-come, first-served waiting list. To be placed on this list, please email patti@keysweekly.com.
The final chase is on. Go vote!
