Tag: Marathon

#Column: What do tequila, government meetings, and Key deer have in common? - A close up of a sign - Logo

Write-ups in travel magazines or newspaper sections usually means good news – Some reviews...

Sometimes, you just can’t catch a break. The Fabulous Florida Keys were featured in a couple of big travel-oriented publications recently. When a destination gets...
A man standing next to a body of water - Angling

Want a thrill? Try catching a shark or sailfish on a fly rod –...

Toothy critters and those with long bills are on tap for light tackle and fly rod anglers. Chill winds and cool waters put a...
A man holding a sign in front of a tree - Florida Keys

Bernard Spinrad: the man who saved history – Marathon resident helped rally citizens to...

Bernard Spinrad is not unlike other retirees living in the Keys. He belongs to the Yacht Club and enjoys sipping wine with his wife...
#Column: What do tequila, government meetings, and Key deer have in common? - A close up of a sign - Logo

Getting scalped alive is completely legal in the state of Florida – Practice puts...

Up until a bit over a half-decade ago, ticket scalping was illegal in the state of Florida. Then, the Florida Legislature, in their infinite...
A man and a woman looking at the camera - Health Care

Oncology center opens in Marathon – Key West doctor offers new services in Middle...

This is a big step in the right direction for healthcare in the Middle Keys. While cancer patients will not be able to receive...

Community Heroes honored for contributions and volunteerism

Passion and altruistic dedication are just a couple of the traits shared by 75 volunteers who were recognized as “Unsung Heroes” at the Community...
A sunset over a city street - Salty's

Salty’s restaurant and tiki bar burnt to the ground – Fire destroys two buildings...

Marathon Fire Chief John Johnson received the call last night at 3:05 am that Salty’s Bar and Grill and the neighboring marina were engulfed...
A small boat in a body of water - Fish

If the problem is a big toothy fish, the solution is a wire leader...

If you live in the Florida Keys, or are a frequent visitor, you know that the fishing forecast can be extremely unpredictable in the...
A man holding a glass of wine - Plucked string instrument

Celtic Festival takes over Marathon park – First annual event has music, games, vendors...

The final touches are in place for the first Florida Keys Celtic Festival to be staged this weekend in Marathon — the beverages have...
A man holding a fish on a boat - Tuna

Light winter means anglers are catching a mixed bag – Fishermen reporting random pattern...

While 2013 was an excellent year for fishing in the Florida Keys, early indications are that 2014 is going to be even better. Beyond...