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: Florida Keys celebrate America 250 with sunset party on Old Seven
The all-year birthday party for the U.S. of A continued in the golden hours on the Old Seven Mile Bridge on Oct. 10. Bringing...
Dolphin pride goes on parade for Marathon homecoming
Marathon High School gave locals a homecoming to remember on Oct. 8 to 10, starting with an annual parade down U.S. 1 for hundreds...
Marathon City Council pursues extra building rights from KCB & Layton – with strings attached
In a potential race against time with other jurisdictions, the Marathon City Council voted on Oct. 13 to pursue 100 early-evacuation workforce housing rights...
Spooky Season in Marathon: Your October events rundown
In a town that swaps cornfields for miles of coastline, there’s still an abundance of places and events to find Halloween fun in the...
Fur the Greater Good: Aquarium Encounters opens the door for Dolphin Research Center harbor seals
For a facility more accustomed to sharks, rays and manatees, the newest guests at Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters come with a little more personality...
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