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Marathon is the Heart of the Keys, and offers up plenty of reasons to make it a valuable addition to rest of its sisters. An airport and hospital give it a modern, practical feel, but there are lots of light-hearted diversions to keep you feeling mellow. Sombrero Reef is a haven for snorkelers, Crane Point Hammock holds 64 acres of museums and a nature center, and the Dolphin Research Center and Turtle Hospital take care of the marine animals that make their home in Marathon. Spend some time enjoying the wonderful conditions for ocean activities in Boot Key Harbor, and then continue your journey to the next blissful island.....read more
MIDDLE KEYS EVENTS
March 15-16, 2008 ~ Annual Marathon Seafood Festival
Marathon Community Park, mile marker 50.5 oceanside
Contact: (305) 743-5417
April 19, 2008 ~ 27th Annual Seven Mile Bridge Run
An estimated field of 1,500 runners are to participate in the annual foot race across the longest segmental bridge in the world
Contact: (305) 743-8513
May 1-3, 2008 ~ Annual Marathon International Tarpon Tournament
Email: worldclassan@comcast.net
May 9-10, 2008 ~ 32nd Annual Ladies Tarpon Tournament - Marathon
Contact: (305) 743-6139
May 15-18, 2008 ~ Marathon Offshore Grand Prix
World-class, high-speed powerboats compete in the waters surrounding Marathon and the historic Seven Mile Bridge in the Middle Keys. The event also features live music by national talents.
Contact: (305) 743-5805
May 17-22, 2008 ~ 21st Annual Faro Blanco Invitational Tarpon Tournament - Marathon
Contact: (609) 645-1840, ext. 115
June 28, 2008 ~ Annual Florida Keys Tropical Fruit Festival
Staged by UF/IFAS/Monroe County Extension Services and will showcase fruit tree sales, expert speakers, homegrown fruit contest, fruit tasting, kid's fun, bilingual plant clinic, book sales, free literature, food, and sales vendors. Free admission.
From 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Marathon Garden Club, 5270 Overseas Highway, MM 50, Bayside, Marathon, FL 33050.
Contact: (305) 292-4501
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