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Published September 25Someone you should know: Roberta DePiero came, stayed & is still leaving her mark
Roberta DePiero has spent her time in Key West collecting things: sponsors, scholarship funds, thousands of photographs, and even bags of trash picked up along Key West roadsides and beaches. Ultimately, it fits under one description: someone who shows up. She arrived in Key West…
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Published September 25Best of Marathon honors John Dick with Robin Tanner Public Service Award
Elected officials are always stepping into the line of fire when they take a seat at the Best of Marathon. But as much as we make jokes, it’s our honor to recognize the outstanding people who make Marathon such an incredible place to work, raise a family and run a business. So…
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Published September 25Domestic Abuse Shelter welcomes Jackie Curl as new CEO
The Domestic Abuse Shelter (DAS) has announced the appointment of Jackie Curl as its new CEO, effective Sept. 9. Curl succeeds Sherrie Schwab, who is retiring after anchoring the organization’s mission and community advocacy since March 2017. “We are incredibly grateful to…
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Published September 25Wounded heroes come to the Florida Keys for some fishing
Twenty-five wounded and disabled U.S. military veterans arrived in Islamorada last week for the 12th annual Fish With a Hero, a four-day experience that included therapeutic fishing, camaraderie and community support. On Sept. 15, the wounded and disabled veterans hopped off the…
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Published September 25Key West Gallery presents tribute show to late artist Peter Max
The world lost an artistic icon last week with the Sept. 14 death of legendary artist Peter Max, who died in Manhattan at age 88. Key West Gallery, 601 Duval St., has long featured Max’s bright and optimistic artwork, and posted the following tribute to the gallery’s social media…
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Published September 25Coral Shores senior becomes third Eagle Scout from Monroe County’s Troop 914
When Mallory Hughes was 9 years old, she saw a flyer on the wall at school that would change her life. “It caught my attention immediately,” Hughes, age 17, told Keys Weekly. “The flyer was advertising that girls were allowed to join Boy Scouts. There were pictures of outdoor…
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Published September 25Overseas Media Group welcomes Mike Horvath as newest digital strategist
Overseas Media Group (OMG), a locally-owned digital marketing agency serving the Florida Keys, recently welcomed Mike Horvath as its newest digital strategist in Key West. A 25-year Florida Keys resident, Horvath was born in Ohio, raised in Texas and attended 20 different schools…
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Published September 25Coast to Coast Pizza Company comes to Key Largo
Key Largo residents Ted and Deanna Dorr know a thing or two about what goes into making a great pie. For the last 20 years, they’ve owned two pizzerias in Colorado and say success boils down to high-quality ingredients. “When I read that these guys were using Grande cheese, I had…
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Published 6 hours agoHealth department recognizes National Suicide Prevention Month
The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County recognized National Suicide Prevention Month during its recent All Staff Day, highlighting the importance of connection, awareness, and seeking help when needed. Anyone experiencing emotional distress or a mental health crisis can…
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Published September 25Key West has a weed problem — a seaweed problem
It’s hard to miss the scent of weed hovering over Key West, seemingly most pungent near the island’s beaches. But this isn’t the Willie Nelson smell of weed. Key West — and much of Florida, Mexico, Central America, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean — are dealing with an unprecedented…
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Published September 25Marathon City Council tones down tax hike, ups deficit spending
What began as nearly a 19% hike for Marathon residents on their next tax bills dwindled to 5.52% at the end of the city council’s final budget hearing on Sept. 22. But a largely unchanged spending plan will require a $2.6 million dip into the city’s reserves to make up the…
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Published September 25Nothing like your first: New award winners highlight Best of Marathon
For some, walking to the podium at the Best of Marathon Awards is an annual ritual. But there’s nothing that can replace the first time you hear your name called to thunderous applause – and quite frankly, for us as hosts, it’s one of the best parts of our night. The 2026…