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 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...
FWC BANS EXPORT OF THREATENED MARINE LIFE
Social media outrage over a viral manta ray collection video from 2025 made it all the way to Tallahassee, as the Florida Fish and...
IN PICTURES: PRODIGY DANCE CENTER’S SPRING SHOWCASE ENDS WITH SENIOR SENDOFF
Students from Prodigy Dance Center brought their ballet shoes – and an overload of cuteness – to the Marathon High School Performing Arts Center...
IN PICTURES: WINNERS REEL IN CASH IN 20TH ANNUAL MOTHER’S DAY DOLPHIN TOURNEY
A mad dash to the deep blue on May 9 ended in an awards ceremony at the Marathon Yacht Club for the 20th annual...
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