IN PICTURES: MARATHON BPW CANDIDATE FORUM CELEBRATES WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE

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Alex Rickert
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As local races turned the page from primaries to November’s general election, candidates and voters met over cocktails in a celebration of women’s right to vote, presented by the Marathon Business and Professional Women at Skipjack Resort on Aug. 23.

While the evening focused on informal face time with contenders for each office, candidates were all given a platform to speak, under one condition: speak only on their own views and positions, not against others’.

“This time of year, we reflect on the women who have come before us and fought so hard to ensure our most important rights,” said forum organizer Sarah Bartus. “This event was the first of its kind for our Marathon BPW. Thanks to Skipjack Resort and Blu Bistro, who sponsored the event, food and drink. And thank you to all the candidates who attended. We realize the work, time and personal sacrifice you put in to serve our community.”

Photos by PHOTO DESIGN BY NATALIE/Contributed

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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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