GORGEOUS GARDENS

Marathon Garden Club to host annual House and Garden Tour

The Marathon Garden Club will host its annual House and Garden Tour on Saturday, March 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring four unique homes and gardens plus one exceptional garden with live music. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased at the Garden Club at 5270 Overseas Highway between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday to Friday, from the Marathon Chamber of Commerce, at DK’s Beach Boutique on Sadowski Causeway or online at eventbrite.com by searching “Marathon Garden Club.”

More information is at 305-7434971 or marathongardenclub.org. Ahead of the event, a few stops on the tour invite readers of the Keys Weekly to take a peek into their stunning homes.

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“Being native Floridians, we have always loved the Keys. We have lived on Duck Key for over 14 years and decided to make the leap to purchase our beautiful oceanfront property in 2018. With the help of D'Asign Source, we made our dream home a reality. Always aware that the breakwater in front of our home is truly the protector of our property, we couldn't think of a better name for our home –Breakwater.

“Our home transports us to an instant vacation as soon as we arrive and we couldn't be happier or more relaxed. With a large family and many friends, this house is perfect for entertaining and allows us to share the beauty of the Florida Keys with those we care about.

“As people walk through our home and property, we hope they get the same feeling of being welcomed to a place that instantly puts you at ease and into a vacation state of mind.”

JACKIE SPARBER

13 Ocean Dr. East, Marathon

“Our love of the ocean, scuba diving and the Florida Keys lifestyle brought us here over 30 years ago. My little piece of paradise reflects my love of the ocean and all the breathtaking things nature has to offer.

“As you tour my garden and home, I wish to share with you relics that I cherish and have collected through a lifetime of travel, my love of gardening, and the spectacular views of the ocean. These ocean views can be witnessed and enjoyed from all of the rooms in our home including the two cabana guest rooms.

“We call our house and gardens affectionately the ‘hidden forest house.’ For seven years we walked our dog past the house and gardens and wished we could go in, walk the paths and sit in the gazebo. One day, the house was for sale, and soon ours! We immediately fell in love with the house and grounds and have spent the past two years renovating and planting. Through the guidance and inspiration of the Marathon Garden Club we achieved Monarch status and enjoy all types of butterflies roaming our plants and gardens.”

“What I enjoy most about our home is when I can share it and my love of the Florida Keys lifestyle with family and friends.”

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