Why Marathon?

1. Quality of Life

• Marathon offers unsurpassed quality of life for business owners, their families and employees/staff. 
• Brand new schools (A rated, top quality teachers and administration)
• Beautiful City and State Parks, community beaches, and even a new dog park
• Our own local Hospital and great local private physicians
• Retail shopping, attractions
• Two local golf courses (Par 3 and 18 hole Championship course & country club)
• Some of the best fishing & diving in the world
• 365 days of sunshine and warm whether
• Surrounded by both the Gulf of Mexico & Atlantic Ocean

2. Business-friendly City Government & Chamber of Commerce

• Affordable commercial & residential space for rent, lease, or sale
• Local government that supports businesses and employees
• Active & aggressive Chamber of Commerce that supports and advocates for local businesses.
• Local Community College offers continuing ed and training for employees and businesses.
• Strong/aggressive local Economic Development Council
• Local Airport and proximity to Miami International Airport and Key West International Airport.

3. Infrastructure In-place & at Your Disposal

• Deep-Water Harbor (Boot Key Harbor) & Full Service (award winning) City Marina

• Marathon Airport

• Fishermen’s Hospital

• Marathon Fire-Rescue Station

• Central-Sewer System

• A-Rated Schools and Community College

• Quality Services & Amenities at low tax rate of only 1.85 (as of Oct. 2010)

• Wireless Connectivity/Services for businesses/residents

• And much more………….