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It was a “no,” but not a “hard no.”
On April 19, Marathon’s Planning Board voted down a hotel project proposed for Crawl Key between Marathon and Grassy Key. For the board, it was a first look at a very detailed, very upscale project...
View ArticleTHE ‘FRIENDLIEST CLUB IN FLORIDA’ HITS 70
The Marathon Yacht Club, which bills itself as “The Friendliest Club in Florida,” celebrated its 70th anniversary on April 23 with a gathering that included dinner, dancing and history presentations....
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NEW FISHERMEN’S HOSPITAL HAS ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES
Naturally, the brand-new hospital is equipped with brand new equipment. In fact, many of the machines still have the cling of blue film to keep them from being scratched when the Weekly toured the...
View ArticleNEW SOFTWARE WOES PLAGUE MARATHON’S BUILDING
On May 11, there was a surprise on the Marathon City Council agenda. All of the department reports — such as the building and wastewater — were marked with an asterisk, which indicates consent, or no...
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26 ACRES, 50 VILLAS & 29 ROOMS! GETS APPROVED FOR MIDDLE KEYS
The Valhalla Island Resort passed the City of Marathon’s approval process with flying colors on June 8. At the Marathon City Council meeting, the board unanimously approved the development plan for...
View ArticleLITTLE GIRL’S MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE REMAINS A FLORIDA KEYS MYSTERY
Seeking: 22-year-old United Kingdom woman named Olivia Brooks, who vacationed in Marathon in September of 2003 as a little 4-year-old girl. That’s the mystery that Daniel Lonergan of Caribbean...
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Keys officials, business owners dealing with rising COVID cases
Increasing COVID-19 cases in the Keys have some stores and municipalities bringing back mask requirements. Some are issuing messages strongly encouraging their use, while others continue to operate...
View ArticleFlorida Keys upgraded to tropical storm warning
A tropical storm warning is in effect for the Florida Keys. The National Hurricane Center posted the warning on Friday morning as Tropical Depression Fred slowly moves along Cuba. No forecast changes...
View ArticleCONSTITUTION DAY CONTEST UNDERWAY
The Upper Keys League of Women Voters (UKLWV) announces the 2021 Constitution Day Contest for middle and high school students from Marathon north to the county line, including public, private, charter...
View ArticleCALLING ALL ARTISTS! $5K GRANT FOR WINNER
The City of Marathon has issued a call to artists to submit renderings for the wall on the new Fitness Court being installed at Marathon Community Park. We’ve received additional information that the...
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