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| Key West Neighbor of the Week: Greg Sullivan |
Waste Management Was Never This Cool Photos by Josie Koler Fifty years ago, the milkman was the symbolic image of front door service and trash was, well just that – unwanted refuse. Today the garbage man is one of the only service providers left who make regularly scheduled visits to… |
Jason Koler |
03/16/10 |
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| Braza Leña |
Not Your Mother’s Salad Bar Grilled meat is a fine meal. An endless supply is a better deal. When 16 varieties are presented by Guachos you know you are in Brazil. So when the Gauchos at Braza Leña set the scene for an all-you-can-eat protein orgy, diners know they’re setting… |
Jason Koler |
01/09/10 |
0 |
| Neighbor of the Week: Santa Claus |
Philanthropist, Inventor, Statesman, Dolphins Fan Weekly Staff Report As the final seconds clicked off the scoreboard at last weekend’s Miami-Jacksonville game, a bearded man darted through the crowd. A Dolphins jersey (No. 7) was stretched over his protruding belly, but only a handful of fans noticed the amazing speed in… |
Jason Koler |
12/19/09 |
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| Moonlight Cocktails at Crane Point |
A full moon, music, catered food, and cocktails were out this past Wednesday night at Crane Point Museum and Hammock. Billed as a “Full Moon Party,” the moonbeams barely poked through the thick canopy of nature, but the guest did not seem the least bit concerned as they dined on… |
Jason Koler |
12/05/09 |
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| On the Eve of the Party |
The Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce and the Marathon Jaycees (Junior Chamber…no relation) battled under the softball diamond’s lights this past Friday in what seemed like a fight to secure event funding from TDC. The publicized purpose of the game was set to raise money for Toyz for Keyz Kidz… |
Jason Koler |
11/28/09 |
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| Marathon Celebrates 10th Birthday |
Green This past Saturday, residents of a Florida Keys municipality established in 1999 partied on the lawn of their Community Park while listening to local bands and feasting on fresh dolphin sandwiches. Pictured, Marathon’s Green family: Anthony, Tanya, and their kids, from left: Chris, Lilly, and Denzil. The Greens are… |
Jason Koler |
11/27/09 |
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| “Incorruptible” Corrupts the Morally Righteous |
In 1250 A.D., a group of French monks were among the first to enact an economic stimulus plan to ease their monastery’s financial woes – and the results are hilarious. Incorruptible is billed as a “Dark Comedy for the Dark Ages” that explores how even the most holiest of humans… |
Jason Koler |
11/14/09 |
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| Howard the Hero |
D-Day Paratrooper receives highest French honor Howard Huebner has been to France five times. He first visited the country at the age of 21 when he jumped out of a C-47 with an M-1 and about 100lbs of gear. His most recent trip was exactly 65 years later and considerably… |
Jason Koler |
11/07/09 |
6 |
| Neighbor of the Week: Mario DiGennaro |
Mario DiGennaro requested a meeting at the deli. Not the big one on the highway that is owned by his buddy. Instead, he munched on a BLT in front of Donarchi Deli on the Key Colony Beach Causeway. The commissioner loves a good deli sandwich. On most days he can… |
Jason Koler |
10/31/09 |
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| The Weekly Editorial: Remembering our Friends… |
Vickie LoMonaco 12/05/1963 – 10/12/2009 This week a battle between our friend and cancer came to an end. Vickie LoMonaco was devoted wife, caring mother, and diligent copy editor who never gave up. She is survived by her mother, loving husband, Seth, and daughter Tori; a sophomore at Marathon High… |
Jason Koler |
10/17/09 |
1 |
| The Weekly Editorial: Marathon Lighthouse Celebrates 150 years |
Richard White died while collecting his paycheck. In July 1873, the assistant keeper at Sombrero Lighthouse was on his way back from Key West with his quarterly allowance when a squall capsized his sailboat just a mile and a half from the lighthouse. His co-workers watched helplessly from the railing… |
Jason Koler |
10/03/09 |
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| Chili Cauldrons Collide |
On the Cane’s porch Football fans left their small intestines at the door this past Saturday for the 1st Annual Jaycee Chili Challenge hosted at the Hurricane Bar & Grill. With the roar of televised college football serving as the backdrop, a horde of carnivorous, beer-swilling patrons plunked down $5… |
Jason Koler |
09/19/09 |
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| The Weekly Editorial: A Shining Example |
DiGennaro and Samess land skydiving event Last week, readers of the Marathon Weekly saw Marathon Chamber of Commerce CEO Dan Samess all over our fine 30lb newsprint. Traditionally, we do not pepper the paper with several photos of any one individual, but there was a plenty of community action and… |
Jason Koler |
09/19/09 |
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| The Weekly Editorial: 6 Years and Counting |
In 2005, we ran a story about a vigilante Mayor who dashed from his business’ office to thwart the attempted robbery of an employee’s bicycle. A crackhead had emerged from the mangroves and nonchalantly sauntered up to the Marooned in Marathon gift shop, climbed on top of a mountain bike… |
Jason Koler |
09/11/09 |
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| Marketing Wizard Joins the Weekly Newspapers |
Lesley Aaron newest family member Shameless Self Promotion by Jason Koler Successful newspapers share the same basic elements. Unbiased reporting, an honest sales force, creative graphic design, effective marketing, and a strikingly handsome editor. Since Lesley Aaron landed on the masthead, the Weekly Newspapers has it all except for a… |
Jason Koler |
09/11/09 |
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| Florida Governor Charlie Crist visits the Keys |
Releases endangered sea turtle and gathers support at home of County Commissioner Mario DiGennaro Crist, along with Monroe County Commissioner Mario Di Gennaro, staff members of the Florida Keys-based Turtle Hospital and Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Chairman Rodney Baretto helped carry “Margarita” to the ocean on Little Duck Key,… |
Jason Koler |
09/11/09 |
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| Viva Cuba! |
Cuban Heritage Festival comes to Marathon Next weekend the 90-mile gap between America and Cuba gets a little smaller when the Cuban Heritage Festival kicks off at the Marathon Community Park (MM49, Gulf). Dominoes, roasted pork y dancing, all rolled into one – just the like authentic hand-rolled cigars event… |
Jason Koler |
08/23/09 |
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| The Lunch Counter: Hurricane Bar and Grill |
$5 sub, ok … $5 Thai Chicken Stir Fry … oh yeah! August and September in the Florida Keys mean two things: hot and slow, so during the lean summer months take refuge in the climate controlled Hurricane Bar and Grill. “Obviously, our first thing everyone was feeling the stretch… |
Jason Koler |
08/23/09 |
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| Reef Waterworks |
One stop shop for plumbing supplies Last week, Boy’s Plumbing received a shipment of nearly 2,000 feet of Schedule 40 PVC for 30-40 lateral connections on Big Coppitt. The truck did not come from Home Depot, or some supply house way up in Miami, but from the bed of a… |
Jason Koler |
08/16/09 |
2 |
| Protecting our resources |
A quiet cooperative night opens the Sport Season “One the first night you usually don’t see a lot of violators,” Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy Derek Paul said as he watched boats of all sizes idle onto the flats and against the mangroves surrounding Marathon’s Vaca Cut. |
Jason Koler |
08/01/09 |
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| The Weekly Editorial: Welcome Back Lobster Lovers |
I love lobster. Broiled, fritters, grilled, omelets, steamed, and the sandwiches…ohhh the sandwiches. Crispy Lobster, Bacon/Lobster/Tomato and the world famous Lobster Rueben. All of it. Lobster season officially opens on August 6, five days after our commercial guys begin soaking their traps and a week after the controversial Lobster Sport… |
Jason Koler |
07/25/09 |
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| The Weekly Editorial: Happy Birthday, America! |
In July of 1776, future U.S. President John Adams wrote his wife after the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution declaring independence from Britain. |
Jason Koler |
07/04/09 |
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| The Weekly Editorial: Michael Jackson 1958 - 2009 |
I was eight years old when Michael Jackson’s Thriller was released. I wanted a red leather jacket so bad. On Thursday evening, just as we prepared to go to press, reports from Los Angles confirmed legendary pop icon Michael Jackson died from an apparent heart attack. Explanations are sure to… |
Jason Koler |
06/27/09 |
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| Clean Your Load |
80lbs at a time In Big Pine there is a climate controlled laundromat with free wi-fi, flat-screen cable TVs, machines capable of cleaning 80lbs of laundry in less than 20 minutes and the old arcade version of “Ms. Pacman” – the only thing missing is a bar. |
Jason Koler |
06/26/09 |
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| My Dad… The Speed Stick Scented Baby Whisper |
I once gave my dad a Brut 33 gift box – the green stuff 33% as potent as the original Fabergé product. Complete with soap-on-a-rope, after-shave, cologne, splash-on-lotion, antiperspirant and deodorant, I thought the “Essence of Men” grooming products set neatly under thin cellophane was an appropriate gift when I… |
Jason Koler |
06/20/09 |
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| Coming Next Week and Turtle Release |
Coming Next Week… Our Salute to Fathers! Grandfathers too! AND, Join in the Turtle Release… Get on TV! |
Jason Koler |
06/14/09 |
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| Justice is Served |
Madruga named Prosecutor of the Year This past week, Manuel “Manny” Madruga could have easily skipped out of jury duty when summoned as a potential juror for a civil case. Over the past 18 years, the Assistant State Attorney and Major Crimes Prosector for the 16th Judicial Court has sent… |
Jason Koler |
06/05/09 |
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| No Miracle…Just a Community Coming Together |
The rest of the country should take a cue from the Florida Keys. This past weekend, the Marathon community showed the rest of the world that economy be damned – success is achieved though cooperation, tenacity, hard work and by celebrating an honorable heritage. |
Jason Koler |
03/20/09 |
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| Bring a guest and come to the fest! |
I like butter, beer, sun, and most of all – having fun with my friends and neighbors. |
Jason Koler |
03/09/09 |
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| Happy Birthday and the Best of Marathon |
This weekend marks the 25th Anniversary of a Marathon institution – the Stuffed Pig. |
Jason Koler |
02/28/09 |
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| Let’s roll out the red carpet! |
Glittering paparazzi, awards, cocktails, guest speakers, catered hors d’oeuvres, and a long red carpet. |
Jason Koler |
02/14/09 |
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| Breezes turns 6! |
With the Atlantic coastline dotted with fire pits and disco lights, locals and tourists mixed like tequila and lime juice while celebrating the 6th Anniversary of the Middle Key’s favorite oceanfront restaurant – Cabana Breezes. |
Jason Koler |
02/14/09 |
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| Calling a new generation |
Every generation has some sort of nickname either justly or mockingly used to label its collective spirit. America sorted through a “Gilded Age” of extravagant wealth, a “Lost Generation” of young people struggling… |
Jason Koler |
01/24/09 |
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| There is a new sheriff in town |
More than a quarter of a century ago, a Michigan truck driver turned cop decided to escape the harsh winters of Upper Peninsula to become a beach boy at John Pennekamp State Park. On Tuesday, January 6, the 27tth Sheriff of Monroe County received his badge and lanyards from his… |
Jason Koler |
01/12/09 |
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| About the Harbor |
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Jason Koler |
07/20/08 |
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| Sav, Mari, Kai: Team Hurricane |
A legendary Middle Keys institution, the Hurricane Grille has opened its doors to a myriad of locals, weary fishermen, and wandering souls for more than five decades. This weekend, the current (and arguably most successful) proprietors are celebrating their 5th Anniversary in true ‘Cane fashion. |
Jason Koler |
07/13/08 |
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| Fritters are good, people are better |
conch: n. marine shellfish or people of the Keys symbolizing the beautiful island chain. Both need protection. |
Jason Koler |
07/03/08 |
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