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: MARATHON PROTESTERS JOIN MILLIONS NATIONWIDE FOR ‘NO KINGS 3’
Protesters from the Middle Keys joined estimated crowds of 8 million at 3,300 worldwide events for a third “No Kings” rally on March 28,...
LUIS GONZALEZ FILES FOR SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 4 SEAT
A familiar face from the Marathon City Council dais will look to earn retiring Monroe County School Board chair John Dick’s seat this fall....
FROM SMALL TOWN TO ‘HADESTOWN’: MARATHON’S XAVIER MCKNIGHT EARNS SECOND BROADWAY NATIONAL TOUR
In 2014, fresh off his Marathon High School graduation, Xavier McKnight took the stage as the centerpiece of a benefit concert at Marathon Community...
A CRUISE SHIP TERMINAL? MAJOR PROJECT IN THE WORKS FOR BOOT KEY HARBOR
Forget Bimini, Cancun and the Virgin Islands. The next target destination of the Caribbean cruise industry is in the heart of the Florida Keys.
According...
EASTER ROUNDUP: HOW TO SPEND THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND IN MARATHON
There are very few places on earth that can trade church pews for beach sand at sunrise to celebrate Easter. Marathon’s lineup of services...
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LEADERSHIP MONROE COUNTY HOSTS FESTIVAL
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IN PICTURES: REALTORS GROUP HOSTS AFFILIATE EXPO IN KEY WEST
The Key West Association of Realtors held its annual...
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LOWER KEYS MEDICAL CENTER HONORS EMPLOYEES
Lower Keys Medical Center recently celebrated eight team members...
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CFK INVITES PUBLIC TO CAPSTONE SHOWCASE ON APRIL 29
The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) invites the...













