IN PICTURES: MARATHON WELCOMES NEW PILATES & BARRE STUDIO

Island Pilates and Barre owner Brandi Card, left, encourages her student Mary Stella to show off her new muscles. SARA MATTHIS/Keys Weekly

On July 23, Island Pilates and Barre opened its doors to the public for a special party. Featuring giveaways, activewear, demonstrations and refreshments, the little studio in Town Square Mall was packed with students and well wishers, and captained by owner Brandi Card. The studio started offering barre classes earlier this year.