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.
IN PICTURES: SURF STYLE THROWS 3-DAY PARTY TO OPEN FLAGSHIP STORE IN MARATHON
When one of the largest beach stores in the world opens its doors, a ribbon cutting isn’t enough.
For three days straight from Feb. 27...
IN PICTURES: MARATHON BPW’S ‘KEYSINO’ BRINGS THE ROARING ’20S TO MARLIN BAY
Flappers, colorful suits and cigars descended on Marlin Bay Resort on Feb. 28 for the Marathon Business and Professional Women’s 2026 Keysino Night.
Trying their...
MARATHON CITY COUNCIL UPS VACATION RENTAL LICENSING FEES
Marathon’s vacation rental owners will see their licensing fees increase in the coming year – but not by the $1,000 margin originally proposed to...
IN PICTURES: RUNNERS BATTLE THE SUN & BLACKTOP IN SOMBRERO BEACH RUN
Runners and walkers braved the rays to get their steps in at the 2026 Sombrero Beach Run on Feb. 28. Living up to its...
BOAT FIRED UPON BY CUBAN MILITARY WAS REPORTED STOLEN FROM BIG PINE KEY PROPERTY
A boat that reportedly entered into an open-water gunfight with the Cuban military on Feb. 25 was reported stolen from Big Pine Key in...
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