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Dolphin Research Center, on Grassy Key, was recently awarded the White Heron Award by the Marathon Garden Club! This traveling award is presented throughout the year to area businesses that participate in beautification projects on properties located along the US1 corridor between Conch Key and the Seven Mile Bridge. Dolphin Research Center (DRC) worked with Gonzalez Brothers landscaping to improve the landscape & appearance of their main entrance and parking lot. Judy Shaw, Master Gardener & member of the Marathon Garden Club, presented the award to Armando “Mandy” Rodriguez DRC’s Co-Founder and Chief operating Officer.

On November 15th Judy Shaw (shown on the left) presented the Marathon Garden Club’s White Heron Award to Patty Philcox, manager of the new Walgreens store at 5271 O/S Highway. Walgreens was recognized for their beautification of Marathon and attractive landscaping. Photo by Scarlett Duffy

The Marathon Garden Club recently presented the White Heron Award to Grassy Key RV Park & Resort. This traveling award is given to area businesses along the US1 corridor, between Conch Key and the Seven Mile Bridge, in recognition of their efforts to improve the landscaping and curb appeal of their properties.

Wendy Murphy & Jack Browning took over managing the resort in 2009 & have made numerous improvements including widening the buffer plantings between the park & US1 and using black granite in contrast with coral gravel in the hardscape. The 4 acre resort located near MM58 has 38 RV sites, marina, pool & beach area. The new landscape is a combination of natives & tropical plants including buttonwood, ornamental plumeria, bougainvillea, crotons, ruella and an assortment of palms.

Judy Shaw (right), Master Gardener & member of the Marathon Garden Club, presented the award to Wendy Murphy & Jack Browning, Resort Managers.