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🌱 How Marathon anglers helped dominate the Islamorada Sailfish Tournament leaderboard
Coming up on the Marathon Patch calendar: Photography Basics
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In today's newsletter:
- How Marathon anglers helped dominate the Islamorada Sailfish Tournament leaderboard
Also on today's calendar: Sewing: Open Lab and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Marathonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Marathonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 73 and low of 68 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 73.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 77 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Killbox wins Islamorada Sailfish Tournament (coastalanglermag.com) — Marathon anglers made a strong showing at the 62nd Annual Islamorada Sailfish Tournament, helping teams Killbox and Lfish rack up 900 points each in the Pro Division. Locals Joe Marina, Clint “Digger” Rodamer, and several Marathon-based teammates contributed to top finishes in this Florida Keys showcase that also kicks off the Gold Cup Sailfish Championship series. 
📸 Around Marathon
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marathon
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★ Featured events ★
- Photography Basics
Monroe County Public Library, Marathon Branch, Marathon
11:00 am
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- Higgs Beach Dog Park Closed for Routine Maintenance - Key West
Monroe County, FL Calendar
8:00 am - Sewing: Open Lab
Monroe County Public Library , Marathon Branch , Marathon
11:00 am - CSHS Senior Celebration Pickleball Tournament - Key Largo Community Park
Monroe County, FL Calendar
7:00 am - Cub Scout Fun Day at Bernstein Park Stock Island
Monroe County, FL Calendar
8:00 am - Parade of Paws at Higgs Beach Dog Park Key West
Monroe County, FL Calendar
11:00 am - Magic the Gathering
Monroe County Public Library , Marathon Branch , Marathon
2:00 pm - Holiday Parade - Big Pine Key
Monroe County, FL Calendar
5:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
📣 Marathon Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Community Meeting: Notice to Proceed Requirements & Procedures (Land Development Code Amendment)
Monroe County, FL Calendar
5:05 pm - Luke @ Havana Jack’s (2)
Havana Jack's Oceanside Restaurant and Bar , 401 E Ocean Dr , Key Colony Beach
6:00 pm - Holiday Parade - Ramrod & Little Torch
Monroe County, FL Calendar
6:00 pm
Thursday December 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Shaner Hotel Group posted a job opening for Catering Sales Manager | Faro Blanco Marathon Courtyard in Marathon. Apply here.
- EOS Hospitality posted a job opening for Catering & Conference Services Coordinator in Marathon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marathon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Key West
- Coast Guard calls off search for 79-year-old diver missing off Key West (flkeysnews.com)
- Horror Website iHorror Announces First Feature Film with Horror-Comedy ‘Key of Bones: Curse of the Ghost Pirate' (allhallowsgeek.com)
- Women's Clubs Celebrate Service, Leadership and Holiday Giving Throughout South Florida (communitynewspapers.com)
Key Largo
- Four Miami Seaquarium dolphins find new home in Florida Keys, first to be moved (flkeysnews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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