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.
Foster parents talk about their experience
When one thinks of ways to help others, serving in the Navy and working as a nurse certainly fit the bill. For some, their...
New shop in Marathon aims to introduce the beneficial side of CBD
Marathon has a new offering for residents who prefer the “natural” side of modern medicine. Meet Roger Haines, owner of Serenity CBD and E-liquids....
Turtles, wildlife brought Bette Zirkelbach to the Keys
Marathon High School may have its own cheerleading squad, but just down the road there’s a self-described “cheerleader for turtles.” Meet Bette Zirkelbach, manager...
Former ‘Deadliest Catch’ crabber buys Conch Key marina and inn
Most crabbers in the Florida Keys are used to 70-plus degree temperatures while they work. But for Erik James, the new owner of the...
Turtle Hospital teams up with veteran combat divers for science, for good
In the Florida Keys, most divers enter the water to go after lobster, fish, or maybe just some underwater scenery. But what about diving...
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Treating patients & pros: Keys surgeon helps relieve the wear and tear
For more than two decades, orthopedic surgeon Derek Papp...
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‘Papa’ Tim Stockwell lives large & gives back
Tim Stockwell has lived in several European countries and...
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REEF’s Ocean Exploration Center inspires thousands in first year
For years, REEF Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) has encouraged...
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Tourism funding helps rebuild Florida Keys reefs after historic marine heatwave
Three years after an unprecedented marine heat wave devastated...
