Marathon / April 10
7 Mile Marina Marathon Sharkathon
Take a bite out of Marathon as anglers match
skills in catching multiple shark species
during this one-day, man-versus-shark
release tournament.
Contact: Dan Rudacille
(305) 395-0546
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Marathon / April 15 to
April 16
A series tournament targeting a traditional
style of Keys tarpon fishing. Anglers can
fish Bahia Honda bridge, 7-Mile Bridge, or
Long Key Bridge. Fish three tides (April
15-16, May 13-14, June 3-4), and anglers
with the most releases wins cash prizes.
Tournament also raises money for local
scholarships. A 35-boat max tournament with
a max of six anglers per boat.
Contact: (305) 289-0199
Email:
bigtimetackle@comcast.net
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Marathon / April 16 to
April 18
The event is one of approximately 30 Redbone
celebrity tournaments that are held each
year, with all proceeds benefiting the
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Contact: Gary Ellis (305)
664-2002
Email:
redboneinc@aol.com
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Marathon / April 17
2nd Annual Marathon Master
Chef's Classic
Local restaurants vie for top honors in
three categories; appetizers, entrees
and desserts. Participants get to taste
all the food made at this event while
judges pick the winners. From 3 p.m. -
5:30 p.m., at Marathon Garden Club.
Limited to 200 participants, call for
admission information.
Contact: Gordon Ross
305-294-9526 ext. 25
Email:
gordonkw1552@aim.com
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Key West / Exact date to be
announced - February
This commemoration of the birthday of former
first lady Bess Truman includes a speakers’
forum to introduce presidential grandchildren.
It also spotlights the Little White House where
former president Harry Truman spent nearly six
months of his presidency.
Contact: 305-294-9911
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Marathon / April 17 to
April 18
5th Annual Nate Grill Co-Ed Softball
Tournament
One of Marathon's largest sporting events,
teams come to the Keys for a weekend of
family fun, competition and a good cause.
Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. at
Marathon Community Park. Hosted by: Nate
Grill Scholarship foundation. All proceeds
to benefit Marathon High School Scholarship
Recipients. A day full of family fun.
Contact: Lisi (305)395-1522
Email:
info@nategrill.com
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Marathon / April 17
An estimated field of 1,500 runners are to
participate in the annual foot race across the
longest segmental bridge in the world. Sponsored
by the Marathon Runners Club.
Contact: (305) 395-7040
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Marathon / April 24 to April 25
The first annual boat show is to feature new and
used boats, personal water-craft, ATVs,
motorcycles, cars, trucks, SUV and electric
vehicles on display. Also activities for the
kids, food, drinks plus a live band on Saturday.
Free admission. Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Marathon / April 29 to May
01
Anglers vie for over $25,000 in prizes in
this boat team event, with seven different
divisions. Calcutta Baits Pre-fish
Tournament Thursday, April 29; Bull and Cow
Tournament, Friday and Saturday April 30 -
May 1. Call or visit Web site for details.
Contact: (305) 289-0199
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Marathon / May 02 to May 05
Tarponian Tournament
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Marathon / May 06 to May 08
Marathon International Tarpon Tournament
This all-release event is one of the
longest-running tournaments targeting the mighty
silver king.
Contact: Donna Vankirk at (305)
289-2248
Email:
marathonbait@gmail.com |
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Marathon / May 06 to May 08
The longest running comedy-thriller on Broadway,
Deathtrap is a story where everyone has a hidden
motive. Just when you think you have it figured
out, the rug flies right out from under you.
Showtime 8 p.m.
Contact: (305) 743-0408
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Marathon / May 07 to May 08
Mother’s Day Dolphin Tournament
Dolphin fish are the target in this angling
challenge to benefit Habitat for Humanity.
Contact: Michael Kiraly at
(305) 676-3019
Email:
MKiraly@my100bank.com |
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Marathon / May 08
Don't miss this high-action event as Dragon Boat
Racing arrives in Marathon for the ONLY
beach-launch boat race of its kind. Bring a team
or come and watch as boats race along a
400-meter course parallel to Sombrero Beach.
Free to watch races, visit Web site for more
info.
Contact: Karen Bowers (305)
766-1053
Email:
lunarchik@earthlink.net |
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Marathon / May 15 to May 20
Faro Blanco Invitational Tarpon
Tournament
Anglers tangle with silver kings in an event
named for a famous Marathon resort. The
tournament is a fundraiser for Ronald McDonald
House charities’ summer camp program.
Contact: Robert Traa (609)
645-1840 ex 115
Email:
Bobtraa@mindspring.com |
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Marathon / May 20 to May 22
The longest running comedy-thriller on Broadway,
Deathtrap is a story where everyone has a hidden
motive. Just when you think you have it figured
out, the rug flies right out from under you.
Showtime 8 p.m.
Contact: (305) 743-0408
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Marathon / May 22 to May 23
34th Annual Ladies Tarpon Tournament
Women compete in this all-release tournament
to catch tarpon in one of the
longest-running tournaments in the Keys.
Contact: Donna Vankirk at
(305) 289-2248
Email:
marathonbait@gmail.com
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Marathon / May 28 to May 29
This "flats series" tournament consists of
three parts during the best times of year to
fish each species: permit (March 12-13),
tarpon (May 28-29) and bonefish (Oct. 8-9).
Each part pays out $3k for the two-angler
team with the most combined points, second
and third place. In addition to cash prizes
the tournament raises money for local
scholarships. Limited entry of 35 boats,
first come first served.
Contact: (305) 289-0199
Email:
bigtimetackle@comcast.net
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