Tag: Marathon
Two-day party features swimsuit fashion show and axe throwing
On Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28, Keys Cable and oTHErside Boardsports are hosting a party that includes axe-throwing (!), music, food, fashion, wakeboarding and...
Thrifters, rejoice! Marathon now has to 2 nonprofit shops
Few things give me as much joy as a good “find” at a thrift store. I will tell you ad nauseum about the wine...
Second Marathon teenager to win 7MBR in two years
It was almost too much to hope for … that another young local would take the title of 7 Mile Bridge Run for the...
Big Kahuna Watersports offers customizable jet ski tours in Marathon
Not every workday begins by throwing on board shorts and a life jacket, pushing a Jet Ski into the water, and taking off for...
Turning hotel rooms to affordable housing not popular in all corners
There’s the power that runs through the electrical lines and the type of power that comes in numbers.
Although the start of the Marathon City...
Winn-Dixie re-opens in Marathon
After a long wait, Marathon residents were eager to see the completely new Winn-Dixie that opened on March 27.
“We already had plans to expand...
High school students learn financial literacy for prize money
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On March 13, Coral Shores high school students competed in the Keys Federal Credit Union’s Financial Fitness Tournament. Four teams competed from late...
No college counseling @ MHS
Key West High School has a college counselor. Coral Shores High School has a college counselor. Marathon High School does not. The need was...
Marathon City Council votes not to adopt formal city seal
On March 12, Marathon Councilman Dan Zieg, Steve Cook and Luis Gonzalez voted not to adopt an official City of Marathon seal. The discussion...
Council learns about ’50-50’ legislative bill
Although Monroe County Attorney Bob Shillinger was stressing partnership, Marathon City Council members were feeling the distinct lack of it during the recent discussion...
