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.

BIZ FEATURE: THE VOICE OF CAKE OFFERS CUSTOM CONFECTIONS

“Whenever you are asked if you can do a job, tell them, ‘Certainly I can!’ Then get busy and find out how to do...

‘IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST’ OPENS AT MARATHON HIGH SCHOOL

Get ready for British accents and a whole lot of cucumber sandwiches. Both items are on the menu in “The Importance of Being Earnest,” the...

CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERS BUILDING INSPECTION ORDINANCE

Following the swearing-in of councilmen Trevor Wofsey and Luis Gonzalez, discussion of a building inspection ordinance, as well as a push from city attorney...

MARK SENMARTIN REFLECTS ON 8 YEARS OF CITY COUNCIL SERVICE

Mark Senmartin made waves when he debuted his first city council campaign slogan: committed, not connected. Since then, he hasn’t backed down. Serving for eight...

JIMMY MORGAN SWORN IN AS MARATHON’S NEWEST JUDGE

On Oct. 27, Monroe County’s bench gained its newest judge as Jimmy Morgan was sworn in by Judge Mark H. Jones.  “I always identified him...

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