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.
THIS WEEKEND: FLORIDA KEYS CELTIC FESTIVAL ROCKS MARATHON COMMUNITY PARK
After a one-year hiatus in 2021, Marathon’s celebration of Celtic history, culture, food and music will return in full force at this weekend’s Florida...
MIGRANT LANDING OFF SOMBRERO BEACH ROAD PROMPTS MHS LOCKDOWN
On Jan. 4, a chug carrying 15 Cuban immigrants reached the shores of Marathon near the Sunrise Isle area of Sombrero Beach Road. Although...
ECMC, CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGE AID 125 FAMILIES WITH IMPRESSIVE DONATIONS
Thanks to the combined efforts of the Educational Coalition for Monroe County (ECMC) and Marathon High School’s Champions for Change club, 125 Marathon families...
Marathon City Councilman Trevor Wofsey Arrested for Domestic Battery
Marathon City Councilman Trevor Wofsey was arrested on Monday night on misdemeanor charges of domestic battery, according to reports obtained from the Monroe County...
COAST GUARD, GOOD SAMARITAN RESCUE PLANE CRASH SURVIVORS
A Coast Guard Station Marathon boat crew and a good Samaritan rescued three people from a plane crash on Dec. 29 about 10 miles...
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