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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 29, 2016

Enterprise Florida is making an appearance in the Senate District 23 race. A new ad from Taxpayers in Action is targeting what it calls Doug Holder and Nora Patterson’s support for the private-public jobs organization. The 30-second spot calls Enterprise Florida “a slush fund for politically connected big businesses.” “Sadly it’s what some politicians and […]

Peter SchorschAugust 23, 2016

Four points separate three Republicans running in an open primary for state Senate District 23, according to a poll taken one week before election day. State Rep. Greg Steube receives 26 percent in a new survey conducted by St. Pete Polls for FloridaPolitics.com. Nora Patterson, a former member of the Sarasota County Commission and Sarasota City Commission is […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 2, 2016

Nora Patterson is hitting the airwaves, releasing her first television advertisement ahead of the Aug. 30 primary. The advertisement — a 30-second spot called “Courage” — says Patterson has the “courage to fight for us” in the Florida Senate. “Too many politicians are so used to yelling, they never listen. Too many work for the […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 20, 2016

Nora Patterson can add Sen. Nancy Detert to her list of backers. Detert announced Wednesday she was endorsing Patterson in Senate District 23. Detert, who currently represents the area, called Patterson “the only person in this race who has the courage, commitment and deep desire to fight and maintain the quality of life that the […]

Staff ReportsJuly 15, 2016

There’s just a few weeks until the election, and organizations across the state are rolling out endorsements for state and federal candidates. Several organizations — including the Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida, Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police, and Ruth’s List Florida — issued endorsements this week. — More than six dozen Southwest Florida […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 13, 2016

The Florida Chamber of Commerce has announced its support in five state Senate races. The Chamber announced Wednesday it was endorsing Doug Holder, Ed Narain, Kathleen Passidomo, Bobby Powell, and Ritch Workman in their state Senate campaigns. The endorsements are part of the Chamber’s effort to elect pro-jobs, pro-business candidates. “Each day, we are reminded […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 8, 2016

The Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida is throwing its support behind Greg Steube. The organization announced this week it endorsed Steube in his Senate District 23 race. In a statement, RLC Florida Chairman Bob White called Steube a “solid constitutional conservative.” “Greg is a native Floridian, a veteran, and a family man. Greg comes from a […]

Mitch PerryMay 17, 2016

Frank Alcock, a college professor at New College of Florida in Sarasota, announced his candidacy Tuesday for the Florida Senate’s District 23. SD 23 is an open seat being vacated by GOP incumbent Nancy Detert. Alcock has been a full-time faculty member at New College since 2003, teaching courses on world politics and environmental studies. He also served as […]

Drew WilsonMay 5, 2016

Senate District 23 Republican candidate Nora Patterson announced another 15 endorsements from current and former elected officials Thursday, giving her campaign 28 in all. “These local officials have been trusted by local voters for years to keep local cities and counties operating in an efficient and responsive manner and I’m honored with their support,” Patterson […]

Drew WilsonApril 18, 2016

Republican Nora Patterson is the first candidate in the Senate District 23 race to qualify by petition, her campaign announced Monday. “I’m grateful to all those who signed the petition to get me on the ballot and all those who helped me get the signatures. This was a real team effort and I’m proud to […]

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Enterprise Florida funding becomes late-hour issue in SD 23

New poll shows GOP primary in SD 23 coming down to the wire

Nora Patterson releases her first ad in SD 23 race

Nancy Detert endorses Nora Patterson in SD 23

Endorsement watch: Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida, Ruth’s List, Fraternal Order of Police and others issue endorsements

Florida Chamber announces endorsements in five state Senate races

Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida endorses Greg Steube in SD 23

New College professor Frank Alcock enters SD 23 race

Nora Patterson announces another 15 endorsements in SD 23 campaign

Nora Patterson first to qualify by petition in SD 23 race