1+ week, 2+ day ago   (622+ words) One of the best birthday presents I ever bought anybody was a duck on a stick. It wasn’t a decision involving long forethought. After all, a duck on a stick doesn’t instantly leap to mind when you’re seeking the perfect…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (269+ words) A pre-meeting reception on Sept. 8 heralded the Sept. 9 retirement of the Monroe County School Board’s longest-tenured member, as staff, friends and board members past and present gathered at Marathon High School to celebrate John Dick. The outgoing chair has been…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (186+ words) Alex Rickert made the perfectly natural career progression from dolphin trainer to newspaper editor in 2021 after freelancing for Keys Weekly while working full time at Dolphin Research Center. A resident of Marathon since 2015, he fell in love with the Florida…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (135+ words) Nonprofit seeks 12 felines to star in upcoming ‘Catlender’ Keys Weekly Newspapers The casting call closes Sept. 7, and the 12 winning cats will be unveiled during the Casting for Cats Kickoff on Oct. 16, just before the organization’s annual Casting for Cats backcountry…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (381+ words) The tradition of sharing sweet foodstuffs dates back to ancient times, when they were presented as offerings to the gods or served at the end of feasts. In the Middle Ages, sweet dishes were often made from dried fruits or…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (779+ words) Let’s start with the pie. Even if Mrs. Mac’s Kitchen was just known for its award-winning Key lime pie — rather than also being an iconic restaurant celebrating its 50th anniversary — that would have been legendary enough. The silky smooth Key lime…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (268+ words) County’s mooring field project secures permits; effort aims to reduce unmanaged anchoring Keys Weekly Newspapers Monroe County recently received permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary for the Man of War Harbor…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (193+ words) Keys Weekly is thrilled each week to showcase some “furever” friends that are ready, waiting and available for their perfect adoption match at the Florida Keys SPCA’s Marathon campus – complete with their best qualities, preferences and turnoffs to ensure the…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (244+ words) The next talk in the 35th annual lecture series, “A Delicate Balance of Nature,” will highlight how outdoor learning can influence ocean conservation. Hosted by the Friends of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (92+ words) TOP 10 REJECTED NOMINATIONS FOR THE BEST OF MARATHON AWARDS 10. Best Fishing Guide: “The guy who sells spots on Facebook Marketplace” 9. Best Customer Service: “Chick-Fil-A in Homestead” 8. Best Bank: “My Mattress” 7. Best Local Celebrity: “Publix Chickens” (also appeared in “Best Barbecue?...