The Blog

Marathon in the Florida Keys has only been incorporated 1999 but local government and residents are making great strides to improve the municipality.  Some of the exciting things going on in the Middle Keys….We’re looking into bringing commercial airline service back to the Marathon Airport!  Also, The Friends of Old Seven Mile Bridge group is […]

Are you in good shape…do you think your up to doing a Triathlon?  Well here’s your chance. The “Mara Tri” is Saturday, October 8th at 7:30 a.m. at Sombrero Beach, Marathon Florida Keys!  The event will include a quarter mile swim at beautiful Sombrero Beach, a bike ride of 6 miles around Sombrero Golf Course […]

Nature lovers… zip lines are coming to Marathon in the Florida Keys! The Marathon City Council just voted unanimously to submit an application for a Community Development Block Grant to the state on behalf of Crane Point Museum & Nature Center. http://www.cranepoint.net This project will not only breath life into Crane Point but will create […]

“The Islands of Marathon…. Boating & Family Destination in the Florida Keys!” That is how the Marathon Chamber of Commerce touts the Middle Keys nestled in the long island chain known as the Keys in Florida.(www.http://floridakeysmarathon.com).  Just 110 miles south west of Miami and 50 miles north east of Key West the City of Marathon […]

Beautiful Curry Hammock is sponsoring it’s 13th annual Florida Keys Birding & Wildlife Festival this weekend.  This Saturday,  9/24/11 will feature FREE park admission and FREE lunch (hot dogs, chips & drink). You can walk the 1200 ft sandy beach, swim in the Atlantic, have a picnic, hike, canoe, kayak or snorkel till your hearts […]

What Makes The Island Of Key Colony Beach So Special?  Why Vacation Here?  The Facts Say It All…  We are the absolute gem of the Florida Keys!  All inclusive, tranquil, quaint and nestled in a remote setting.  We are surrounded by beautiful foliage, turkoise waters, salty air, breathtaking and picturesque.  The sky and the sea all become one.    It […]