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Powerboat races continue in Marathon
Race World Offshore APBA National Series Season Opener: The 7-Mile Offshore Grand Prix continues this weekend in the waters off of Marathon. The 7-Mile Offshore Grand Prix, will run through April 28th and bring together top-tier racers and teams from across the world to compete in a high-speed showdown on the open waters of the Florida coastline. Spectators can expect heart-pounding action, adrenaline-fueled races, and a festive atmosphere that celebrates the spirit of competition and camaraderie. Races will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, and 11:30 a.m. Sunday, April 28. More details can be found online at raceworldoffshore.com/marathon-schedule.
MARATHON COUNCIL WORKSHOP SETTLES SKATE PARK LOCATION & TACKLES LATE EVENT PERMITS
An upcoming rebuild of Marathon’s skate park has seen more than its fair share of concepts, redesigns and debate. But a proposed move for the attraction to Oceanfront Park behind City Hall appears to be off the table, judging from resident input and direction from the Marathon City Council at its April 23 workshop.
Dolphins complete 15-year quest with program's first SFBC championship
For the past two seasons, the Marathon High baseball team has been on the verge of winning the South Florida Baseball Conference championship, reaching the title game during both campaigns only to let it slip away in the big moment. This year, the Dolphins were determined to prove the third time is the charm, and with ace Dylan Ziels on the mound, Marathon accomplished the feat with a 6-0 victory against Riviera Prep on Thursday, April 25, on the Miami Country Day campus. “The emotion...
ISLAMORADA COUNCILMAN SLAPPED WITH FINE FOR ETHICS VIOLATION; ROSENTHAL DENIES WRONGDOING
A state ethics commission levied $2,500 in fines, a public reprimand and censure against Islamorada Councilman Henry Rosenthal following an investigation, which found probable cause he violated the Florida Constitution and state statute by using his position in office to obtain a disproportionate benefit. Marian Lambeth, investigator for the state...
IN PICTURES: ‘BE LIKE MIKE’ CAR SHOW GIVES UNITED WAY A BOOST
High-octane enthusiasts made their way to Town Square mall on the morning of April 20 to vie for the top prize in the Keys Young Professionals Network’s inaugural ‘Be Like Mike’ summer car show and benefit. Named after the late Monroe County commissioner and Islamorada restaurateur Mike Forster, proceeds from the event supported United Way’s Feed the Keys summer initiative for local families. Support from Centennial Bank, Coca-Cola, Seafarer Realty and the Middle and Lower Keys Association of Realtors helped 25 show entrants and dozens of visitors raise $789 to go with 200 pounds of donated food.
Sneak Peek—Defending Mod-V World Champ Raceboat Dressed For Tequila Backer
Spectators heading to the season-opening Race World Offshore 7 Mile Offshore Grand Prix in Marathon, Fla., will get an in-person view of the 2023 Mod V national and world champion Sun Print raceboat owned by veteran Mod V racer Steve Miklos. But for fans who won’t be there and might not catch the livestream broadcast on the Race World Offshore Facebook page, here’s a quick look at the 29-foot Extreme V-bottom.
IN PICTURES: THE LAGOON ON GRASSY KEY REVIVES EARTH DAY MURAL FEST
Grassy Key lived up to its tagline as “the place to be” to celebrate Earth Day in Marathon. Reviving its Mural Fest for the first time in three years, the Lagoon on Grassy Key celebrated mother nature with two days of live music, a board sports extravaganza, a mangrove cleanup and the reopening of the park’s Saloon Surf Shoppe. As promised by owner Matt Sexton, renowned artists from throughout Florida spent the weekend overhauling “every paintable surface,” at the Lagoon, bringing fresh creations of flamingoes, undersea scenes, abstract pieces and more to life.
Release of two sea turtles helps mark Earth Day in the Florida Keys
In celebration of Earth Day, the staff from the Turtle Hospital in Marathon released two rehabilitated green sea turtles back to their ocean home Monday, April 22, from Sombrero Beach. “Sherry” was rescued in September 2023 off Marathon, where she was found floating and entangled in fishing line, and suffering from fibropapillomatosis, a debilitating tumor-causing viral disease that affects sea turtles around the world. The larger of the two turtles,...
FINS BASEBALL HEADED TO CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
Marathon’s boys baseball team improved its win streak to five last week, thanks to a trio of wins in an end-of-season run toward district playoff action. The Fins defeated Somerset South Homestead 15-1 on April 15, aided by 3 hits from junior catcher Gabe Leal. Dylan Ziels and Jack Chapman had a pair of hits each and Aidan Gonzalez, Dylan Williams, Leo Mendez and Tiago Rivero accounted for the rest. Rivero’s hit was an inside-the-park home run off a massive line drive, scoring 2 runs for Marathon. Mason Thornton only needed 5 innings on the mound to seal the win, striking out 5, walking 4 and allowing 3 hits from Somerset.
Florida ethics board sanctions city officials from Islamorada, Milton
(The Center Square) — The Florida Commission on Ethics ruled against a pair of officials from Islamorada and Milton on April 19 as commissioners adjudicated a pair of ethics complaints. The cases related to the two municipalities were pre-probable cause stipulations, with recommendations from the commission advocate. These stipulations can either be adopted or rejected by the commission. The first complaint was brought against Henry Rosenthal, a sitting council member...
TAKE ME HOME: ADORABLE FACES ARE WAITING AT THE FKSPCA
Keys Weekly is thrilled each week to showcase some “furever” friends that are ready, waiting and available for their perfect adoption “match” at the Florida Keys SPCA’s Marathon campus – complete with their best qualities, preferences and turnoffs to ensure the best fit. From...
Dolphins knock off Raiders to advance to third straight SFBC Championship
A third consecutive trip to the championship game of the South Florida Baseball Conference is on the docket for the Marathon High baseball team following a 4-0 victory against Ransom Everglades in the semifinals on Saturday, April 20, on the Miami Country Day campus. The Raiders loaded the bases in the first on a pair of walks and a single against Dolphins ace Dylan Ziels, but he would get out of the jam with a strikeout and groundout to keep the game scoreless. From then...
I.CARE TO HOST LARGEST CLEAN-UP IN THE FLORIDA KEYS
I.CARE wants to put hope in people’s hands. From May 2-5, Islamorada’s hometown coral restoration and ocean conservation superpower will host its second annual Trash Derby, a Keys-wide marine debris extravaganza. It’s slated to be the biggest-ever cleanup event these islands have ever seen. Last year’s inaugural...
Afro Roots Fest brings multicultural rhythms to Islamorada
Audiences can enjoy three days of multicultural music with an all-star South Florida lineup of Afro Roots artists Friday through Sunday, April 26-28, during Afro Roots Fest in Islamorada. All performances are set to take place on the outdoor beer garden stage at Florida Keys Brewing Company, 81611 Old Highway near Mile Marker 81. All are free to attend and open to music lovers of all ages. The annual celebration...
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