IN PICTURES: MARATHON’S BEST HOLIDAY LIGHTS

Marathon’s neighborhoods may be more spread out than most around the country, but as December rolls around there are plenty of holiday lights to be found in town — if you know where to look. Thanks to tips from our readers, Keys Weekly was able to track down many of the best holiday displays on a nighttime drive around town. This week, the focus was on individual homes, and we have to say, the effort was spectacular. For those who may not see them in person, please enjoy a sampling of Marathon’s brightest holiday lights.

Photos by ALEX RICKERT/Keys Weekly

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.