Alex Rickert is a journalist based in Marathon, Florida, specializing in local news and community events. With a focus on capturing the unique stories of the Florida Keys, Alex's articles cover a range of topics including local government, entertainment, sports, and wildlife conservation. Through The Weekly Newspapers, Alex aims to keep residents and visitors informed about the latest happenings in the Marathon area.
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By: Alex Rickert
An army of costumed youngsters descended upon Stanley Switlik Elementary on Oct. 20 for the school’s annual Halloween carnival. Processing through the school’s courtyard in a costume parade led by DJ Trae Dae, the little ones enjoyed a haunted hallway, bounce house, games, crafts, and more sweets than they could shake their little fists at as prizes for the annual Cake Walk game.
On Nov. 1, the Keys Weekly Newspapers will close out our “awards season” as we celebrate the Best of the Upper Keys, following some of the best parties in Key West and Marathon with the Bubba Awards and Best of Marathon in July and September.
Amid concerns with occupants and rents in Marathon’s affordable housing developments, city housing coordinator and real estate agent Josh Mothner delivered an affordable housing master class to fill the Marathon City Council’s Oct. 22 workshop. Recent discourse in council sessions and on social media has questioned advertised rents for Marathon’s newest affordable housing developments, specifically […]
By: Alex Rickert
With nearly every Florida precinct reporting at press time, only two of the six proposed Florida constitutional amendments or initiatives on the 2024 ballot will move forward. Though all six measures received support from a majority of Floridians, four of the six failed to clear the required 60% margin to take effect.
Incumbent Kenny Matlock, right, will return to his seat on the Marathon City Council along with second-place finisher Jody ‘Lynny’ Del Gaizo.
By: Alex Rickert
Backed by the underwater photography of Mike Papish, right, the Florida Keys Artist Collective also includes realistic oil paintings on plywood by Tom McGettrick, left, and ethereal acrylic and resin landscapes from Brittany Cherkes. ALEX RICKERT/Keys Weekly
By: Alex Rickert
Cameron VanHoose, left, plays the gold-obsessed Rumpelstiltskin alongside Zyan Wiggins as the Fairy Godmother.
Ahead of Monroe County’s final request in December, Marathon will make its own recommendation for additional building rights within the city on Nov. 12. KEYS WEEKLY FILE PHOTO
By: Alex Rickert
Nothing good happens after midnight – unless it’s on-stage absurdity in Sean Grennan’s “Beer for Breakfast,” opening this weekend at Marathon Community Theatre.
By: Alex Rickert
Newly-elected councilwoman Jody ‘Lynny’ Del Gaizo, right, is sworn in by City Clerk Diane Clavier.
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