THE BEST MARATHON WEEKLY COVERS OF 2023

Here at the Keys Weekly, we take immense pride in working with the most talented photographers and graphic designers found from Key Largo to Key West, both on our staff and out in the community. The cover of each Weekly edition is the window to the stories – its job is to draw readers’ eyes and leave them wanting more, whether the paper sits on a newsstand or readily available in your driveway. Since the Marathon office is tasked with assembling our all-new Sports Wrap each week, we thought we’d give a nod to designer Javier Reyes’ creativity in crafting the cover for the Keys’ top all-inclusive sports section.

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.