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.

BRIDGE JUMP STUNT & PERMIT WAIT TIMES ON DECK FOR MARATHON COUNCIL

The Marathon City Council will convene for its next public meeting on Tuesday, June 14 at 5:30 p.m. at Marathon City Hall. All interested...

DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER STAFF RALLIES TO CARE FOR NEWBORN CALF

Dolphin Research Center’s newest flippered addition is in need of a few helping hands. Thankfully, she has dozens waiting in line. When DRC staff came...

IN PICTURES: MARATHON AMERICAN LEGION HONORS FALLEN HEROES ON MEMORIAL DAY

Even after hosting many similar ceremonies, chaplain J.R. Jones could not hide the emotion in his voice as he paid tribute to fallen heroes...

IN PICTURES: MARATHON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2022 GRADUATION

After a week of celebrations and reflections on the trials overcome by the Class of 2022, 92 Marathon High School seniors crossed the stage...

IRIE ISLAND EATS REOPENS AFTER DEVASTATING FIRE

When Irie Island Eats owner Chris Lordi left his business just after 6 p.m. on May 27, the last thing he expected was to...

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