Pelican Press welcomes news editor

Alex Mahadevan, 24, returns to his roots on Siesta Key as news editor for the Pelican Press. Born and raised on the island, he leads the news coverage of the paper after serving as Tampa Bay editor for the Gulf Coast Business Review for nine months.

Before tackling the Tampa business beat, he completed his master’s degree in applied economics from the Florida State University, where he also completed his undergraduate degree.

Although the thought of moving within a dangerous proximity of his parents, Mote Marine Laboratory President Kumar Mahadevan and Linda Mahadevan, was daunting, the lure of island life on Siesta Key was overpowering.

Mahadevan plans to bring the thorough, critical eye he honed writing about some of the largest companies in Florida and effortless grace picked up schmoozing with CEOs and policy makers to the community-focused Pelican Press.

Share news tips with him via phone at 366-3468, Ext. 360, or via email: [email protected].