IN PICTURES: KIDS GET THEIR CLOSE-UPS WITH SANTA AT COLDWELL BANKER SCHMITT

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Alex Rickert
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a group of children pose for a picture in front of a christmas display

A line through the parking lot from the moment the evening began is the norm for one of Marathon’s favorite family-friendly traditions, and the crowds didn’t disappoint as they showed up to see Santa and Mrs. Claus at Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co. on Dec. 6. Kids decked out in their holiday best waited their turn to bend Santa’s ear and send their five-star requests to the North Pole, while the crew at Coldwell Banker provided free goody bags as Mr. and Mrs. Claus’ team of dutiful elves. Photos by ALEX RICKERT/Keys Weekly.

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a group of people dressed in christmas costumes
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a group of people dressed up as santa and mrs claus
a man in a santa suit standing in front of a christmas decoration
a group of children pose for a picture in front of a christmas display
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a group of people sitting on top of a bench
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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