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.
IN PICTURES: ZONTA FESTIVAL OF TREES SHOWCASES DECORATORS’ CREATIVITY
Marathon’s holiday creativity was on full display as the Zonta Festival of Trees returned to Marathon Community Theatre for its second year. From Nov....
IN PICTURES: FARO BLANCO’S ANNUAL LIGHTHOUSE LIGHTING RETURNS
The tallest holiday lights in Marathon came to life on Dec. 5 with the return of the annual lighthouse lighting at Faro Blanco Marina....
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE RETURNS TO MARATHON COMMUNITY THEATRE
Start the new year off right … with a murder.
Wait, what?
Written and directed by Charla Garrison, “Murder at the Golden Grand,” an interactive murder...
IN PICTURES: MARATHON RESIDENTS HOST 2 THANKSGIVING TURKEY TROTS
While the evening of Thursday, Nov. 25 undoubtedly left many with post-Thanksgiving food babies weighing down their bellies, more than a few ambitious Marathon...
10-YEAR-OLD MARATHON DANCER EARNS FLORIDA JUNIOR MISS DANCE TITLE
Marathon is home to a newly-crowned statewide dance champion. And she’s only 10 years old.
On Nov. 26, Abbigail Stevens outplaced 21 other competitors to...
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