Jacob OglesMarch 8, 2022
5min0
Voters last weighed in on the issue just four years ago.
Tag: Sarasota County commission
Jacob OglesMarch 8, 2022Jacob OglesFebruary 2, 2022
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The Democrat will challenge incumbent Commissioner and GOP leader Christian Ziegler.
Jacob OglesMay 3, 2021
4min2198
The current Venice City Councilman faces Mark Hawkins in GOP primary.
Jacob OglesApril 6, 2020
6min758
Former kingmaker said lines differ greatly because of single-member voting.
Jacob OglesSeptember 4, 2019
4min349
Sarasota’s first black mayor has turned his sights once again on the Sarasota County Commission. Fredd Atkins filed as a candidate in District 1, where the Democrat presumably will challenge incumbent Republican Mike Moran. “I just believe this is a tremendous, historical opportunity to elect me as the first Democratic county commissioner in over 50 […]
Jacob OglesAugust 27, 20195min652
Reapportionment is prompted by a switch to single-member districts.
Peter SchorschApril 8, 2018
3min266
Republican Christian Ziegler this week announced he was endorsed by Gov. Rick Scott in his campaign for the District 2 seat on the Sarasota County Commission. “I’m proud to endorse Christian Ziegler for the Sarasota County Commission. Christian is a friend, a life-long principled conservative, tireless advocate for Sarasota County and he is committed to […]
Mitch PerryMay 26, 2016
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Americans For Prosperity Florida is praising the Sarasota County Commission for rejecting a financial incentive to help lure an out-of-town private company to relocate their business in the county. “We’re thrilled to see Sarasota County reject the calls from special interests to take taxpayer dollars and give (them) away to a private company,” said state director, Chris Hudson. “These […]
Drew WilsonNovember 9, 2015
3min326
House District 73 Republican Rep. Greg Steube has jumped out to a sizable fundraising lead in the race to take over for Venice Republican Sen. Nancy Detert in Senate District 28. Contributions to the Steube campaign came in at about $46,000 last month, putting the candidate at $171,778 cash on-hand through the end of October. […]