• Kale Announces Campaign Move to Florida's18th Congressional District
  • Sarasota Democrats Slam Republican Commission's 'Mean-Spirited' Move to Sever Ties with United Way
  • Rep. Steube votes against bipartisan support for Ukraine
Kale Announces Campaign Move to Florida's18th Congressional District
Sarasota Democrats Slam Republican Commission's 'Mean-Spirited' Move to Sever Ties with United Way
Rep. Steube votes against bipartisan support for Ukraine
Kale Announces Campaign Move to Florida's18th Congressional District

Andrea Doria Kale has officially announced her candidacy for Florida's 18th Congressional District, bringing her message of Reproductive Rights to central Florida. Previously running for CD17, Kale is determined to fight for the rights and freedoms that have been eroded ...
Sarasota Democrats Slam Republican Commission's 'Mean-Spirited' Move to Sever Ties with United Way

Democrats criticize the Sarasota County Commission's decision to cut ties with United Way, calling it an "extremist, mean-spirited, and reactionary" move. This act again reveals how Republicans on the County Commission and Hospital Board are attacking local healthcare.
Rep. Steube votes against bipartisan support for Ukraine

Congressman Greg Steube has voted against aid to Ukraine. His vote demonstrates a lack of understanding and confirms that Steube is unfit to represent the 17th Congressional District.
Alan Sprintz, with Decades of Experience, Joins Democrats Running for Hospital Board

Alan Sprintz has filed for Sarasota County Hospital Board, At Large, Seat 1 as the third Democrat candidate. He is committed to keeping Sarasota Memorial Hospital a public institution. Sprintz is a retired hospital administrator and businessman from Sarasota.
Democrats Offer Competence Over Extremism in Hospital Board Race

Op-Ed submitted to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune on April 1, 2024
True Blue '24' Meet-and-Greet in Venice to Include Down-Ballot Candidates

The True Blue ’24 Rally, which will take place on March 30 at Maxine Barritt Park in Venice, FL, will host candidates for various local positions. The rally includes a 1 p.m. program, food trucks, raffles, and family-friendly activities.
Celebrate Democracy Under the Big Tent: Is Theme of Democrats’ March 9th Community Festival

A circus-themed festival on March 9 at the Circus Arts Conservatory will host 14 political candidates. Attendees can learn about the upcoming elections, meet candidates, and enjoy circus entertainment and food trucks.
Sarasota Democrats Stand with Ukrainian Neighbors and Demand Steube Support Aid

The Sarasota County Democratic Party has joined Ukrainian neighbors in urging Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) to vote for a $95 billion Ukrainian foreign aid package passed by the US Senate.
Sarasota Democrats Prepare for the 2024 Kennedy King Dinner

SARASOTA - Democrats prepare for the 2024 Kennedy King Dinner at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota on March 17th, 2024, featuring candidates and special guests.
Democrats Step Up to Run for Hospital Board and Save Sarasota Memorial Hospital

SARASOTA — Two Democratic candidates have announced their candidacy for the Sarasota County Hospital Board. John Lutz of Englewood and Dr. George Davis of Venice represent work by the Sarasota County Democratic Party (SCDP) to prevent the effort of ‘health freedom’ Repub...
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