• Lopez Calls On Steube To Repudiate Racist Comments From Trump Rally
  • Sarasota Democrats Slam Steube, Scott for Failing to Vote on Government Shutdown
  • Physicians Running For Hospital Board Denounce Florida Surgeon General's Recommendation On COVID Booster
Lopez Calls On Steube To Repudiate Racist Comments From Trump Rally
Sarasota Democrats Slam Steube, Scott for Failing to Vote on Government Shutdown
Physicians Running For Hospital Board Denounce Florida Surgeon General's Recommendation On COVID Booster
Lopez Calls On Steube To Repudiate Racist Comments From Trump Rally

The following is a statement by Manny Lopez, Sarasota County-based Democratic candidate running to represent District 17 in the U.S. House of Representatives issued on October 28, 2024.
Sarasota Democrats Slam Steube, Scott for Failing to Vote on Government Shutdown

The Sarasota County Democratic Party (SCDP) today condemned Republican Rep. Greg Steube and Sen. Rick Scott for failing to vote on yesterday’s Continuing Resolution to keep the government open.
Physicians Running For Hospital Board Denounce Florida Surgeon General's Recommendation On COVID Booster

The only two physicians running for the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board today issued a stinging rebuke to Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo’s recommendation not to take the COVID-19 booster vaccine.
Sarasota Democrats Condemn County Commission's Resolution On Amendment 4

SARASOTA – The Sarasota County Democratic Party (SCDP) condemned the all-male Sarasota County Commission today for its resolution against the statewide Amendment 4 on reproductive rights and for again trying to impose its values on Sarasota’s residents.
Sarasota Democrats Chart Path Forward with Fundraisers, Billboards, and Campaign Staffing

Mucarsel-Powell, a Miami native returning to the political arena after becoming the first South American native ever elected to Congress, joined hundreds of supporters at Marina Jack as part of her campaign to unseat Republican Senator Rick Scott in November. She was joi...
Lopez Decries Steube's Obsession with Impeachment vs.  Aid to Hurricane Victims

SARASOTA—Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fl) is again focusing on the absurd impeachment of President Biden while offering little tangible assistance to residents and businesses impacted by Hurricane Debby.
Sarasota Democrats Celebrate School Board and Primary Successes in a Historic Night

SARASOTA – Sarasota Democrats celebrated today the Sarasota County School Board election victories of Liz Barker and Tom Edwards, the primary wins for Manny Lopez for the U.S. House, and Debbie Mucarsel-Powell for the U.S. Senate.
U.S. Senate Candidate Debbie Mucarsel-Powell to Address Sarasota Democrats at Event

What: U.S. Senate candidate Debbie Mucarsel-Powell will be speaking at a special event hosted by the Sarasota County Democratic Women's Club and Florida for Harris. With over 100 attendees expected, this event will provide a unique opportunity for the community to hear d...
Democrats Condemn Steube Attack Against Small Businesses

SARASOTA – The Sarasota County Democratic Party (SCDP) condemned Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) for attacking small businesses that permit Democratic candidates to place campaign signs on their property.
GOP CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR MISUSED TAXPAYER DOLLARS

SARASOTA—Republican Sarasota County Commission Chair Mike Moran spent taxpayer dollars on lavish trips and expensive dinners while serving as executive director of the Florida PACE Funding Agency (FPFA), according to the Florida Center for Public Accountability’s publica...
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