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.
New faces at the front of the class: Meet the incoming teachers at Marathon Middle/High School
As kids hit the hallways on Aug. 12, they’re not the only ones getting used to their new classrooms. There are four new faces...
Open House: New Gulfside artificial reefs give Keys marine life more places to call home
New homes for marine life are waiting in the Gulf. And the door’s wide open. As the rest of the Florida Keys led a mad...
Key Colony Beach commission candidates talk property taxes and community beauty
Leading up to the November general election, the Keys Weekly is committed to helping our community learn more about the candidates running to represent...
Williams gets the city manager nod as Marathon City Council hears insurance and deep well updates
The city of Marathon’s search for a new city manager – and new attorney – appears headed for a pair of internal hires, with...
In Pictures: Marathon High & Switlik welcome students back on first day of school
The start of the 2026-27 school year began before dawn at Marathon High School on Aug. 12. The Class of 2027 held their annual Senior...
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