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<description>The Official Florida Keys and Key West Web Site is your Premier Travel Guide to the Florida Keys: Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Lower Keys, Key West.  Accommodations, Real Estate, Diving &amp; Snorkeling, Fishing &amp; Boating, Museums &amp; Tours, Restaurants &amp; Bars, Theaters &amp; Art Galleries, Events and more.  Brought to you by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council.</description>
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	<title><![CDATA[2/15/2010 Middle Keys Concerts presents: Miami String Quartet with Jodi De Salvo]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.marathonconcerts.com/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Praised as having rich, precisely balanced sound, a broad coloristic palette, real unity of interpretive purpose and seemingly unflagging energy, the Miami String Quartet is among the most widely respected quartets in America. Show starts at 8 p.m., season ticket holders admitted at 7 p.m., San Pablo Catholic Church, 550 122nd Street. Tickets available in advance at Food for Thought bookstore, inside Gulfside Village.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[2/26/2010 - 2/28/2010 National Pig Days]]></title>
	
	<link>http://nationalpigday.com/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[National Pig Days is a 3-day BBQ, pig roast, music fest, silent auction and social extravaganza for locals and visitors alike. The main attraction are the wildly exciting royal racing pigs cheered on by howling spectators.
Children's games, beverage tents and evening shows round out what has become a major annual event and fundraiser for a local charity.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[2/27/2010 Big Band & Swing Dinner Dance ]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.eaamarathon.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Dine and dance the night away with the sounds of the Barry Mann Orchestra of Miami. Enjoy the Big Band & Swing music with delicious catering by Cristiano’s of Marathon; hors d’oeuvres, carving &  pasta stations, salads, breads, desserts and soft beverages. From 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the  Antique Air Hangar. Tickets $55 through Jan. 31, $60 afterward, advance purchase available at Marathon Jet Center, Marathon General Aviation and EAA Aviation Museum. Seats limited!]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/1/2010 Middle Keys Concerts presents: Jose Franch-Ballester]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.marathonconcerts.com/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[A native of Moncofa (Valencia, Spain) Jose Franch-Ballester, is one of the most promising clarinetists of his generation. Show starts at 8 p.m., season ticket holders admitted at 7 p.m., San Pablo Catholic Church, 550 122nd Street. Tickets available in advance at Food for Thought bookstore, inside Gulfside Village.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/4/2010 - 3/6/2010 Marathon Community Theater presents: Guys And Dolls]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.marathontheater.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Guys and Dolls is a Tony-winning musical laced with Damon Runyon characters, beautiful songs and snappy dances. Set in New York City in the 40s, it weaves a fable about gamblers, missionaries and chorus girls. Showtime 8 p.m.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/4/2010 - 4/4/2010 Florida Keys Watercolor Society's 28th Annual Judged Exhibition]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.floridakeyswatercolorsociety.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[On display before the curtain and during the intermissions of the Marathon Community Theatre's production of "Guys and Dolls," viewing is also to be available 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily through April 4, with an artist member of the society there to welcome you. Art work is for sale with partial proceeds benefiting the MCT as a gesture of "Artists Helping The Arts." No admission fee. Located at mile marker 49.5 ocean side.

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	<title><![CDATA[3/5/2010 - 3/7/2010 Captain Leon Shell Memorial Billfish Tournament]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.leonshelltournament.com </link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Anglers pursue sailfish in honor of the late lure maker who made the Middle Florida Keys his home. The tournament benefits Hospice of the Florida Keys.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/6/2010 Annual Marathon House & Garden Tour]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.marathongardenclub.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Tour beautiful homes and extraordinary gardens in the Marathon area — all selected for their uniqueness and reflection of Keys living. Each home is adorned with floral arrangements created by members of the Marathon Garden Club. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/6/2010 4th Annual Sombrero Beach Run]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.sombrerobeachrun.com/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Come for the run, but stay for the sun! A comprehensive race format includes the (new) 15K Challenge, and the 10K Run and 5K Walk/Run, set for 8 a.m. at Sombrero Beach. Runners from all over the Keys, country and world participate in this event. Race entry fee includes t-shirts.  Music, Awards, Raffles, Prizes, Food, Entertainment. Organized and Promoted by the Southernmost Runners Club.
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	<title><![CDATA[3/8/2010 Middle Keys Concerts presents: Rossini's Cenerentola ]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.marathonconcerts.com/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Jacksonville Lyric Opera presents this comic opera performance in English. The final aria, Non Piu Meste, is one of the all time show-stoppers of the opera world. Based on the story of Cinderella, show starts at 8 p.m., season ticket holders admitted at 7 p.m., San Pablo Catholic Church, 550 122nd Street. Tickets available in advance at Food for Thought bookstore, inside Gulfside Village.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/11/2010 - 3/13/2010 Marathon Community Theater presents: Guys And Dolls]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.marathontheater.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Guys and Dolls is a many-times Tony-winning musical laced with Damon Runyon characters, beautiful songs and snappy dances. Set in New York City in the ‘40s, it weaves a fable about gamblers, missionaries and chorus girls. Showtime 8 p.m.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/12/2010 - 3/13/2010 Marathon Inshore Flats Tournament - Permit Series]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.bigtimetackle.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[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. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/13/2010 - 3/14/2010 34th Annual Original Marathon Seafood Festival]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.floridakeysmarathon.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Gourmet delicacies from the waters of the Florida Keys highlight this annual event at Marathon Community Park, mile marker 49 oceanside. Sponsored by Organized Fishermen of Florida and Marathon Chamber of Commerce.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/18/2010 - 3/21/2010 Marathon Community Theater presents: Guys And Dolls]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.marathontheater.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Guys and Dolls is a many-times Tony-winning musical laced with Damon Runyon characters, beautiful songs and snappy dances. Set in New York City in the ‘40s, it weaves a fable about gamblers, missionaries and chorus girls. Showtimes 8 p.m., 3 p.m. matinee.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/21/2010 13th Annual Taste of the Islands]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Celebrate local flavors and family fun at the culinary challenge hosted every year at the Key Colony Beach City Park, from noon to 4 p.m. Vendors, food, beverages and live, local "fashions" show complement a silent auction and afternoon of entertainment. Admission fee, all proceeds benefit local scholarship programs.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/22/2010 Middle Keys Concerts presents: Frederick Moyer]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.marathonconcerts.com/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[A third Keys engagement for the pianist, Moyer's superb  commentary helps audiences gain insight into the pieces he performs. Plans call for a "mini-gala" reception to round out the season. Show starts at 8 p.m., season ticket holders admitted at 7 p.m., San Pablo Catholic Church, 550 122nd Street. Tickets available in advance at Food for Thought bookstore, inside Gulfside Village.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[3/25/2010 - 3/27/2010 Marathon Community Theater presents: Guys And Dolls]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.marathontheater.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Guys and Dolls is a many-times Tony-winning musical laced with Damon Runyon characters, beautiful songs and snappy dances. Set in New York City in the ‘40s, it weaves a fable about gamblers, missionaries and chorus girls. Showtime 8 p.m.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[4/1/2010 - 4/3/2010 Marathon Community Theater presents: Guys And Dolls]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.marathontheater.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Guys and Dolls is a many-times Tony-winning musical laced with Damon Runyon characters, beautiful songs and snappy dances. Set in New York City in the ‘40s, it weaves a fable about gamblers, missionaries and chorus girls. Showtime 8 p.m.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[4/11/2010 7 Mile Marina Marathon Sharkathon]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Take a bite out of Marathon as anglers match skills in catching multiple shark species during this one-day, man-versus-shark release tournament.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[4/15/2010 - 4/16/2010 Marathon Inshore Tournament - Bridge Tarpon Series]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.bigtimetackle.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[4/16/2010 - 4/18/2010 Redbone @ Large Hawks Cay Sunrise/Sunset Tarpon Celebrity Tournament]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.redbone.org </link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[The event is one of approximately 30 Redbone celebrity tournaments that are held each year, with all proceeds benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[4/17/2010 - 4/18/2010 5th Annual Nate Grill Co-Ed Softball Tournament]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[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. Team Registration $300 by February 20th, 2010. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[4/17/2010 29th Annual Seven Mile Bridge Run]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.southernmostrunners.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[4/24/2010 - 4/25/2010 Marathon Boat Show]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.marathonboatshow.com</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[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. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[4/29/2010 - 5/1/2010 4th Annual Marathon Offshore Bull and Cow Dolphin Tournament]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.marathonoffshoretournament.com/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[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. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[5/2/2010 - 5/5/2010 Tarponian Tournament]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Anglers target tarpon and vie for prizes in this high-energy event. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[5/6/2010 - 5/8/2010 Marathon International Tarpon Tournament]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[This all-release event is one of the longest-running tournaments targeting the mighty silver king.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[5/6/2010 - 5/8/2010 Marathon Community Theater presents: Deathtrap]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.marathontheater.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[5/7/2010 - 5/8/2010 Mother’s Day Dolphin Tournament]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents/</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[Dolphin fish are the target in this angling challenge to benefit Habitat for Humanity. ]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[5/8/2010 Battle In The Bay Dragon Boat Festival Returns To Marathon!]]></title>
	
	<link>http://www.battleinthebay.org</link>
	
	<description><![CDATA[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. ]]></description>
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