BEST OF MARATHON BRINGS GRINS & WINS FOR ALL AT HAWKS CAY

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Alex Rickert
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Former Marathon Mayor and current FKAA board member Luis Gonzalez celebrates one of his table’s many wins for the evening.

It’s our favorite night of the year for a reason.

The return of the Best of Marathon Awards on Sept. 20 brought more than 300 guests representing the very best of the Middle Keys Community – from businesses to medical professionals, actors to contractors. Graciously hosted once again at the picturesque Hawks Cay Resort, dozens of award winners took their turns in the limelight between good-natured ribbing of dignitaries and elected officials, comedic takes on “totally real” 1-star Google reviews of local businesses, and even a refreshed style of “law enforcement” in the Keys. And as always, it’s all for a good cause, netting thousands each year for the Rotary Club of Marathon’s mission of “Service Above Self.” See the complete winners list here!

Photos by NATALIE DANKO/Keys Weekly

View the complete gallery here.

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The Best of Marathon 2025 from Hawk’s Cay Resort on Duck Key, Saturday, September 20, 2025. Photo by Doug Finger
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Alex Rickert
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.

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