Marathon
A city in Monroe County, Florida — population 8,984 as of 2020.
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October 2Celebrate America 250 with a sunset on the Old Seven Mile Bridge
Monroe County and the Tourist Development Council, along with the city of Marathon, will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a special semiquincentennial sunset celebration on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on the historic Old Seven Mile Bridge. The free event will…
Events
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October 1Sanctuary Advisory Council resolution asks for answers on Stock Island wastewater discharges
The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council is calling for state and federal agencies to address concerns that treated wastewater from shallow injection wells on Stock Island is reaching delicate nearshore waters. At its quarterly meeting on Sept. 15 in Marathon,…
Government & Civic
Keys Weekly
October 1Fins, ’Canes earn wins ahead of 57th Battle of the Keys
Both sides are rolling with some momentum ahead of the Keys’ most storied football showdown. MARATHON The Dolphins of Marathon traveled to Punta Gorda on Sept. 25 to take on the Trailblazers of Babcock. The Fins’ defense came up big on the Blazers’ first drive, then Marathon made…
Local Sports
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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…
Community Groups & Organizations
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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…
Government & Civic
Keys Weekly
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…
EventsIn and around Marathon
See & do
- 15th Street Marina at Boot Key Harbor
- A Dennis Kulig Contractor
- Adderley House
- Always Late Charters
- Blue Marlin Guesthouse
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Marathon by the numbers
- Median age
- 45.6
- Households
- 4,018
- Persons per household
- 2.5
- Median household income
- $89,355
- Median house value
- $725,800
- Office
- CITY CLERK
- Address
- 9805 OVERSEAS HWY, MARATHON, FL 33050