Old Florida Appeal at Blackfin Marina and Resort – Marathon, Florida

Zooming down the Overseas Highway, through the town of Marathon, you might be at a loss to understand the attraction some people feel toward this small, laid-back, community. Marathon sits on a group of 13 islands in the mid to lower half of the Florida Keys. Many of you have probably seen a movie or TV show depicting life in the Keys as lethargic, perhaps even a little unrefined. Things move at a slower pace here, Folks don’t get wound up about things so much. Life is simpler in the Keys – especially in Marathon.

Marathon has an “Old Florida” appeal.

The area isn’t new and shiny, it’s weathered and worn, more like something out of the late 1950s. This was especially true this year as most of the Keys were still recovering from Hurricane Irma. We enjoy a lifestyle that fits the easy-going reputation and attitude of the Keys.

Kismet arrived at Blackfin Marina and Resort by way of the Everglades and Florida Bay. Our goal is to try to stay for a month if possible. Lisa and I have visited Marathon about seven times during our boating endeavors. We have enjoyed docking at many of the local marinas in the area. We also stayed on a mooring ball at boot key harbor once or twice. This is our third stay at Blackfin Marina. Our crew fits in well with the friendly year-round boaters who call Blackfin their home. Blackfin, like many of the marinas here, also has rooms to rent, which is nice for boaters, like us, with small boats. We can have guests come to visit us and just rent a room at the marina. Marathon has become a home base for us when we cruise and winter in the southernmost location of the United States.

I was talking with Barry, the property manager, one afternoon and I asked him how his day was going. He replied, “Well, the day started off kinda slow and it tapered off from there.” If you like beautiful sunsets, funky music, casual outdoor bars, and the company of easygoing and friendly people, Marathon could be for you too.