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Trump, Clinton win big in Florida; Rubio drops out
Florida, the biggest state holding a presidential primary today, turned out big for Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton. And after losing his home state, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio suspended his presidential campaign. With 84 percent of the vote in Florida counted, Trump, whose Florida campaign in headquartered in Sarasota, had 45.7 percent of the Republican vote to Rubio's 27.01 percent. Texas Senator Ted Cruz 17.06 percent while Ohio Gov. John Kasich won 6.77. While he has suspended his campaign, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush took 1.88 percent of the vote. On the Democratic side, Clinton took 64.5 percent of the vote to Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders' 33.2 percent of the vote. 
Sarasota voters will vote on when to vote
Sarasota city voters will soon decide whether city elections should be held in November instead in the spring. Sarasota City Commissioners voted 3-2 to place a referendum on the ballot this November which would reschedule future elections for Sarasota City Commission to be held in even-numbered years, concurrent with presidential or gubernatorial elections. Mayor Willie Shaw and Commissioner Susan Chapman voted against the action. Supporters of the action say moving the election will increase turnout, while opponents fear city issues will be minimized as voters focus more attention of federal, state and county elections happening at the same time.
GALLERY: Donald Trump Rally, Nov. 28, 2015, Robarts Arena
Donald Trump spoke to thousands of supporters at Robarts Arena on Saturday. Photographs by Evan Sigmund.
Donald Trump speaks to Sarasota supporters at RobartsDonald Trump at a rally in Sarasota delivered harsh words for President Barack Obama, ISIS, Democrat Hillary Clinton and leaders in China, Japan and Mexico. But some of his harshest words—and the... More »
Donald Trump to campaign in SarasotaDonald Trump, the frontrunner for the Republican nomination for president, will campaign in Sarasota on Saturday, according to Trump state chairman Joe Gruters. "This is his state headquarters," Gruters... More »
Photo Gallery: Check Out Ben Carson's Stop in SarasotaBen Carson stopped by Bookstore1Sarasota with his book tour for his newest tome, A More Perfect Union, but most attendees, whether fans or critics, were chiefly interested in the Republican's... More »
Donald Trump Names Sarasota's Joe Gruters as Florida Campaign ChairDonald Trump’s presidential ambitions could put a Sarasota political leader in one of the most important campaign jobs in the country next year. Joe Gruters, chairman of the Republican Party of Sarasota,... More »
Detert Files For Sarasota County CommissionState Sen. Nancy Detert, R-Venice, formally filed on Friday as a candidate for Sarasota County Commission in District 3. The office is currently held by Christine Robinson, whose term expires in November... More »
Buchanan: Boehner Resignation Should Be 'Wakeup Call'The news of Speaker of the House John Boehner's resignation surprised many in Washington, including longtime supporter Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Sarasota. Boehner has attended multiple fundraisers in the Sarasota... More »
Sarasota Considers Rescheduling ElectionWhen and how Sarasota voters elect city commissioners could soon be a question they decide at the ballot box. Sarasota City Commissioners in a 3-vote tonight moved forward in creating ordinances that would... More »
Eddie's Opinion on Same-Sex Marriage Leads to Schism With Equality FloridaMonths after being endorsed by Equality Florida as a candidate for Sarasota City Commission, Shelli Freeland Eddie told the organization she feels personally opposed to same-sex marriage and asked that... More »
Sarasota on Monday to Consider Change in Election CycleSarasota City Commissioners on Monday will consider asking voters if city elections should be rescheduled to coincide with state and national elections. The discussion was raised in early June by Vice... More »
Sarasota to Consider November ElectionsSarasota Vice Mayor Suzanne Atwell asked staff to explore the possibility of holding city elections concurrent with November general elections. The city will bring information back at a later date, when... More »
UPDATED: Willie Shaw Remains Sarasota Mayor, Suzanne Atwell Now ViceFollowing the swearing in of new City Commissioners Shellie Freeland Eddie and Liz Alpert, as well as swearing in CIty Commissioner Willie Shaw to a second term, the Sarasota City Commission named Shaw... More »
Alpert, Eddie Pull Upsets in SarasotaLiz Alpert and Shelli Freeland Eddie have unseated incumbents on the Sarasota City Commission, according to unofficial election results. Alpert was running for Sarasota City Commission District 2 against... More »
Runoffs in Both Sarasota City Commission races. Alpert, Normile to Face off in District 2. Stan Zimmerman, Shelli Freeland Eddie battle in District 3
Younger, Daly Headed For Wins on Longboat Key
Early and Absentee votes in for Sarasota City Commission: Alpert, Normile Neck-and-Neck in District 2; Zimmerman Holds Majority in 3
Wooddall, Keen Campaigning Part Company Days Before ElectionKeen Campaigning announced of Friday that it was seperating itself from Matthew Wooddall, a candidate for Sarasota City Commission District 3. The move comes days before a Tuesday city election. In a... More »
Sarasota City candidates qualify; Shaw Wins Re-ElectionWe now know who is running this year for the Sarasota City Commission. Mayor Willie Shaw appears to have been elected unopposed as District 1 City Commissioner, as he is the only candidate who qualified... More »
City of Sarasota Reverses Course, Will Cover Chapman's Sunshine DefenseSarasota City Commissioners voted 3-1 tonight in favor of covering all of City Commissioner Susan Chapman's legal fees in defense of a lawsuit filed by Citizens for Sunshine. The commission previously... More »
Sarasota Deputy Chief Tapped for Maryland Cabinet PostSarasota Police Deputy Chief Stephen Moyer was appointed on Tuesday as the next Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services for the State of Maryland. Gov. Larry Hogan made the appointment. Moyer... More »
Buchanan Speaks Out Against Opening Relations With CubaU.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Sarasota, released the following statement to SRQ about President Obama's decision to open diplomatic relations with Cuba: "Revisiting relations with a Castro regime that has... More »
Caragiulo, Maio win. Ziegler apparently wins School Board seat.
McAllister Drops Out, Backs Coe, in Sarasota County Commission contestWrite-in candidate Steve McAllister today announced he is withdrawing from the Sarasota County Commission District 2 election. He makes the move days after endorsing independent Alexandra Coe in the contest... More »
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