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.
BARE FANNY: OUTCRY SPARKED BY ILLEGAL VEGETATION REMOVAL FROM KEY JUST OFF MARATHON
When Marathon resident Bob Williams set out on Sept. 19 for his daily swim around East and West Fanny Key, two small islands on...
TOUGH QUESTIONS: CANDIDATES ADDRESS PRESSING CHALLENGES FACING MARATHON
Candidates vying for the open seats on Marathon’s City Council gathered on Sept. 30 to tackle a wide variety of issues, in a forum...
Vegetation removal from West Fanny Key sparks residents’ outcry
When Marathon resident Bob Williams set out on Sunday, Sept. 19 for his daily swim around East and West Fanny Key, two small islands...
10 FOR THE PRICE OF 1 – MARATHON THEATER BRINGS VARIETY TO CAROL BURNETT SKITS
If you find yourself with a short attention span during traditional theatrical productions, fear not; MCT’s newest main stage production packs 10 shows into...
Splash Soap Company takes pride in ‘ingredients you can pronounce’
Looking for a natural alternative to the conventional soaps and skincare products found on most grocery store shelves? Yola Kryska, founder of Splash Soap...
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