I have a confession to make: I was really, really hoping to get arrested last Saturday. OK, I’m lying a little. But not as much as you’d think. Like many other Marathon locals, a few weeks ago I made my way down to Porky’s Bayside Restaurant for the open ... See more
A statue of Monroe County’s namesake now graces the side of the Overseas Highway by the old Bahia Honda Bridge, after a visit from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Presidents Day. Addressing Monroe County dignitaries with Secretary of State Cory Byrd and Visi... See more
For the first time since 2009, the Marathon International Airport may be headed for commercial air service. The Monroe County Commission discussed the future of the industry at the newly-upgraded airfield in its Feb. 18 session. In January, Richard Strick... See more
Florida lawmakers could soon vote to put the brakes on an exploding – and controversial – mode of transportation. But even if approved, the crackdown may not be as severe as initially proposed. Recent years have seen an explosion in the popularity of elec... See more
They’ve got LED light shows, “Saturday Night Live” sketches, adorable kids singing, a full complement of dancers and even some cheerleaders. But the number one goal this weekend at Marathon Community Theatre is to whisk audiences away for a few hours of l... See more
