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.
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...
Marathon council pits spending cuts against future security in early budget talks
The Marathon City Council began its 2026-27 budget process by approving a preliminary 18.8% property tax increase on July 21 – but stressed that...
Keys AHEC’s pediatric programs become Keys Kids Health Centers
One of the Keys’ most vital pediatric healthcare options is celebrating a rebirth, of sorts.
Keys Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) isn’t going anywhere, CEO...
Young sailors slice the waves for Mixer in the Middle Regatta
Under a cloudy break from the brutal summer sun, young skippers caught the wind in the waters off Marathon on July 11 for the...
Fireworks and fire chiefs: Marathon Council session gets heated
The Marathon City Council spent July 14 sorting out two combustible topics: questions surrounding its Fourth of July celebration and a second challenge from...
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