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.
BUILDING CODE: AMENDMENT TO 50% RULE SHORTENS CUMULATIVE DAMAGE CLOCK
Marathon homeowners are less likely to be required to rebuild their homes following significant damages or improvements, due to the unanimous approval of a...
CAN FLORIDA KEYS FISHERMEN & DIVERS COEXIST AT KNOWN HOTSPOTS?
When it comes to occupying fishing spots, “first one there” is the most common law of the land. But what happens when rod fishermen...
MARATHON CITY COUNCIL WEIGHS BUILDING INSPECTIONS & BOAT RAMP FEES
Rules for building inspections in Marathon, enacted in August 2021 after Miami’s tragic Surfside condo collapse, took center stage at the Marathon City Council...
MARATHON VARSITY GOLF TEAM IS GEARED UP FOR ITS 3RD SEASON
One week ago, you might have mistaken the Marathon High School golf team for a group of friends playing a round after school. With...
MARATHON’S RACHEL BOWMAN CAPTURES LIONFISH CHALLENGE TITLE
For most people, 700 pounds of fish constitutes a monstrous bounty from the sea. But for the 2021 commercial Lionfish Challenge champion Rachel Bowman,...
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