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 GRADS EARN $2.4 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS AT 2026 CLASS NIGHT
Marathon businesses, civic organizations, colleges and nonprofits backed up the Brinks truck to the performing arts center at Marathon High School on May 26...
SEEING RED: CAPTAINS INCENSED OVER LAST-SECOND SNAPPER CLOSURE
Just one day before the opening of one of Florida’s most anticipated sportfishing seasons, anglers around the state targeting red snapper learned they’d be...
MARATHON GRAD CHRIS GASKILL COOKS UP SUCCESS WITH DRAGON & ROOSTER IN KEY WEST
A chef who first sharpened his cooking knives in the kitchens at Marathon High School is already making countywide waves with his plates in...
MARATHON COUNCIL EYES FUTURE FLOODING THREATS & RISING PROJECT COSTS
On top of an extensive discussion over Marathon’s recently-terminated fire chief, the city council tackled a packed agenda in its May 12 meeting, approving...
IN PICTURES: DOLPHIN MUSICIANS SHOWCASE THEIR SKILLS IN SPRING CONCERT
The musicians of Marathon High School entertained family, friends and classmates on May 12 with a 12-piece concert to close the spring semester. Working...
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