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.
Big lady on board: Turtle Hospital treats massive loggerhead patient
Marathon’s Turtle Hospital is currently caring for one of the largest patients in its four-decade history of aquatic rescues – and early signs are...
Still no manager in Marathon as council narrows candidate list
Marathon's search for a new city manager may ultimately hinge on a candidate who has yet to apply for the job.
Public commenters and Marathon...
Will Marathon pick a manager? Discussion is set for Tuesday night
For the first time since the termination of former City Manager George Garrett in February, the Marathon City Council will publicly discuss finalists in...
Cash and canals: County commission tackles budget and neighborhood improvement programs
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners kicked off work on a proposed $695.8 million budget and approved a new framework allowing neighborhoods to...
Simply the best: Nominations for the 16th Best of Marathon open TODAY
Somewhere in Marathon, a business owner is already refreshing their browser. Another is quietly texting every friend they've ever met. A third is pretending...
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Lower Keys Community
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