Alex Rickert
Alex Rickert made the perfectly natural career progression from dolphin trainer to newspaper editor in 2021 after freelancing for Keys Weekly while working full time at Dolphin Research Center. A resident of Marathon since 2015, he fell in love with the Florida Keys community by helping multiple organizations and friends rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Irma. An avid runner, actor, and spearfisherman, he spends as much of his time outside of work on or under the sea having civil disagreements with sharks.
KEY COLONY BEACH WEIGHS FISHING AT SUNSET PARK
With a design approval and preliminary cost for its upcoming City Hall remodel behind them, the Key Colony Beach City Commission moved through a...
IN PICTURES: HAWKS CAY 5K PAYS TRIBUTE TO MILITARY, FIRST RESPONDERS
Early-morning humidity on Duck Key challenged runners and walkers to “sweat it out” – some in just shorts, others in full firefighting gear –...
MARATHON COUNCIL WORKSHOP TACKLES LAND USE, PERMITS, CODES & VACATION RENTALS
Marathon officials set out to demystify the often-perplexing world of the city’s land development regulations and code in a workshop session on Aug. 26.
Planning...
MARATHON’S KELLY WILLIAMS ELECTED AS REGIONAL SAG-AFTRA PRESIDENT
For the next two years, Marathon actress Kelly Vaughn Williams will be on the front lines of negotiations for South Florida actors’ rights.
On Aug....
TRAILERAMA SALE PROMISES IMPROVEMENTS & LEAVES RENT QUESTIONS FOR RESIDENTS
New ownership is promising upgrades, resident services and a facelift following the sale of “Trailerama,” one of Marathon’s largest mobile home parks, earlier this...
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