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.
MARATHON HIGH’S ‘DRAGON’S LAIR’ BRINGS HIGH-STAKES FANTASY ‘SHARK TANK’ TO THE STAGE
Picture “Shark Tank” with fairytale characters, and you’ve got the basic idea for Marathon High School’s newest show.
Oh, and one other small detail: If...
THIS WEEKEND: BEER, TACOS & ART AT FLORIDA KEYS ARTIST COLLECTIVE GALLERY’S GRAND OPENING
Three of the Middle Keys’ finest artistic talents will have a space of their own to showcase their skills until May 2025, as the...
MATLOCK, DEL GAIZO WIN MARATHON COUNCIL SEATS
The Marathon City Council will see incumbent Kenny Matlock return to the dais along with newcomer Jody “Lynny” Del Gaizo, as the pair earned...
RECREATIONAL MARIJUNANA AND ABORTION AMENDMENTS FAIL TO REACH 60% MARGIN
With nearly every Florida precinct reporting at press time, only two of the six proposed Florida constitutional amendments or initiatives on the 2024 ballot...
FARO BLANCO RESORT SPARES NO EXPENSE IN UNVEILING STUNNING RENOVATION
FReaching the finish line of a $14 million renovation deserves a celebration, and Faro Blanco Resort and Yacht Club spared no expense in introducing...
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MARINE DEBRIS MILESTONE REACHED THANKS TO GOAL: CLEAN SEAS FLORIDA KEYS
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HIP TO THE SCENE: WHAT MAKES A MUSIC TOWN?
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KEYS HISTORY: SNAILS & GARDEN FACED PRESSURES ON STOCK ISLAND
Editor’s note: This is the second in a two-part...
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MURALIST PAUL HUGHES PAYS TRIBUTE TO DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER FLIPPERED FOUNDER
The grounds at Dolphin Research Center (DRC) just got...
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AARON CASTILLO’S SWEARING-IN COMPLETES KEY WEST CITY COMMISSION
The new Key West City Commission is official and...
