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MARATHON SOFTBALL STAR DOMINANT ON SENIOR NIGHT
Two Keys softball teams are closing out the regular season with hopes of making a deep postseason run. Key West lost a heartbreaker on the road on April 16, falling to the Florida Christian Patriots, 2-1. Despite not committing a single error and holding Florida Christian to just 3 hits, the luck was with the Patriots.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: GABE LEAL
“Gabe is having one of the best offensive seasons I’ve ever seen at MHS. He consistently barrels the bat hard and finds ways to produce when it matters most.” – Joey Gonzalez, Marathon head coach. Marathon junior catcher Gabe Leal quietly took over the leaderboards this season,...
Tarpon Time!
Hope everybody has been having a great month of fishing, I know we have been dealing with some cold oceanside and every jack cravelle passing through the Florida Keys must have made a stop in Islamorada over the last few weeks. It’s Tarpon Season here in Islamorada and this is...
BIG FIRM CAPABILITIES, SMALL FIRM CARE: ACCOUNTING EXPERTS LK & ASSOCIATES ANNOUNCE EXPANSION
After nearly 20 years of serving the Marathon community, one of the largest accounting firms in the Middle Keys is taking the next step forward. Formerly known as LK Financial Services & Management under owner Linda Kruszka, the newly-rebranded LK & Associates welcomed guests to an open house at Marathon Community Theatre on April 18 to celebrate the firm’s expansion, adding staff and new partner Antonio Necuze.
COMMUNITY PANTRY FILLS A GROWING NEED IN THE UPPER KEYS
In the heart of Islamorada, nestled among multimillion dollar properties, sits a small Baptist church that is feeding an ever-growing community need. “There’s no doubt that the Keys is a much harder place for people to live over these last three or four years,” said Steve Olsen, a pastor at First Baptist Church of Islamorada located at MM 81 on the oceanside.
450R Factory Stock And Bracket Class Racing On Tap For Saturday
In less than 24 hours, the first action of the 2024 offshore racing season kicks off at the Race World Offshore 7 Mile Offshore Grand Prix in Marathon, Fla. The first green flags are slated to fly for the Bracket, 400, 500 and 700 classes on Saturday, April 27, at 2:30 p.m.
IN PICTURES: HOMETOWN ANGLERS CLEAN HOUSE AT THIRD MARATHON PREMIER SAILFISH TOURNAMENT
Back for its third year, the Marathon Premier Sailfish Tournament lent its most significant helping hand yet to the nonprofit Mission Fishin’ after two successful days of catch-and-release sailfish hunts. The 2024 iteration of the tournament, running on April 18 and 19, saw 75 anglers aboard 16 boats rack...
Fifth class of Marathon High School students train with city's Fire/Rescue
For these 10 high school students, the day doesn’t start at Marathon High School on Sombrero Beach Road; it starts at Marathon Fire Rescue Station No. 14 in the classroom whose quietest “student” is the CPR dummy on a gurney rolled in the corner. “The most important thing they learn here is teamwork,” said Firefighter Paramedic Chris Cameron, lead cadet coordinator. “If someone is late, everyone does push ups. They learn how to function together as first responders.” ...
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...
Coral Shores breezes past SOHO, advances to play Keys Gate in semis
The Florida High School Athletic Association baseball postseason officially got underway on Monday, April 29, with a handful of district quarterfinal matchups. Among those was Coral Shores, which had no problem advancing to the semifinals with a 14-2 victory against Somerset South Homestead at Founders Park in Islamorada. The scoring started early for Coral Shores, on a two-out, two-run home run by Zeke Myers in the first inning, then he added an RBI double in the second along with RBI singles by Riley O’Berry, Donovan...
7-Mile Offshore Grand Prix to speed into Marathon April 26-28
Powerful offshore powerboats racing at high speeds near the world-famous Seven-Mile Bridge will show their muscle Friday through Sunday, April 26-28, when the 7-Mile Offshore Grand Prix roars into the Middle Keys. The challenge is the second annual Race World Offshore (RWO) powerboat race to take place in Marathon as part of the American Power Boat Association’s Offshore National Championship Series. It serves as the opening event for RWO’s 2024 season. ...
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.
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