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.
CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERS BUILDING INSPECTION ORDINANCE
Following the swearing-in of councilmen Trevor Wofsey and Luis Gonzalez, discussion of a building inspection ordinance, as well as a push from city attorney...
MARK SENMARTIN REFLECTS ON 8 YEARS OF CITY COUNCIL SERVICE
Mark Senmartin made waves when he debuted his first city council campaign slogan: committed, not connected.
Since then, he hasn’t backed down. Serving for eight...
JIMMY MORGAN SWORN IN AS MARATHON’S NEWEST JUDGE
On Oct. 27, Monroe County’s bench gained its newest judge as Jimmy Morgan was sworn in by Judge Mark H. Jones.
“I always identified him...
RACIST GRAFFITI PROMPTS INVESTIGATION & DISCIPLINE AT MARATHON HIGH SCHOOL
A racist message left on a Marathon High School water fountain has prompted an investigation and discipline from Monroe County School District administrators.
As reported...
LUIS GONZALEZ & TREVOR WOFSEY WIN 2 OPEN SEATS ON MARATHON CITY COUNCIL
When results of early voting came rolling in, Luis Gonzalez had a good feeling about his early lead. And yet, it was still too...
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