Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Susan Chapman is running for City Commissioner at-large in the 2013 municipal race.
Candidate: Susan Chapman Neighborhood: Hudson Bayou Moved To Sarasota: 1989 Employment: Private practice attorney at Chapman Family Law Treasurer: Robert Easterle Campaign Info: SusanChapman4Sarasota.com Susan Chapman wants to tackle Sarasota's unfunded pension liabilities while maintaining a high standard of economic development by broadening the tax base and consolidating some city services. Chapman said she is willing to seek opportunities to consolidate services with Sarasota County, but does not think the whole Sarasota Police Department needs to be consolidated with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office. "There are parts of the police department that could be consolidated with the sheriff's [office]—not the core function, but rather…
Monday, October 22, 2012
Live from Boca Raton, President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney participate in their final presidential debate before the Nov. 6 election.
The third and final presidential debate and will air 9 p.m EST on Monday, Oct. 22. Check below for more information on that debate and the remaining debates leading up to Election Day. The questions are suppose to cover foreign policy, but as we've found out in each of the debates, any topic can come up. The livestream above is courtesy of AOL. TV Channels Broadcasting Live: ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and more, including CNN Espanol. Live Streaming Online: YouTube's Election Hub, AOL. Watch Parties: Gecko's Grill and Pub, 5585 Palmer Crossing Circle—8:30 p.m. (Hosted by Republican Party of Sarasota County) Full info on Tuesday night's debate, as well as the schedule for the final debate, both of which are presented by the …
Join Patch for a live chat and stream of conversation for the 2012 Presidential Debate in Boca Raton, Fla.
Tonight is the big battle in Boca Raton as Gov. Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama come to Florida for their final presidential debate. This is the third and final presidential debate and will air 9 p.m EST on Monday, Oct. 22. The Patch Chat starts at 8:45 p.m. Tonight's debate takes place at Lynn University in Boca Raton. AOL will provide a live stream of the debate. TV Channels Broadcasting Live: ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and more, including CNN Espanol. Live Streaming Online: YouTube's Election Hub, AOL. Watch Parties: Gecko's Grill and Pub, 5585 Palmer Crossing Circle—8:30 p.m. (Hosted by Republican Party of Sarasota County) Full info on Tuesday night's debate, as well as the schedule for the final debate, both of …
President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney debate one last time Monday night in Boca Raton.
Tonight is the big battle in Boca Raton as Gov. Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama come to Florida for their final presidential debate. This is the third and final presidential debate and will air 9 p.m EST on Monday, Oct. 22. Check below for more information on that debate and the remaining debates leading up to Election Day. The questions are suppose to cover foreign policy, but as we've found out in each of the debates, any topic can come up. Thinking about heading to Boca Raton to catch a glimpse of the action? It's a four-hour drive, one way from Sarasota, so if you manage to make it and get in, let us know. (Ticket information below.) Whether you're in Boca or sitting on a Banyan tree, you can join Patch for a live chat tonight …
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
The next debate between President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney is 9 p.m. Oct. 16.
The second debate between President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney is 9 p.m. Oct. 16. Check below for more information on that debate and the rest of the debates leading up to Election Day. AOL will provide a live stream of the debate, and check back here on Sarasota Patch to easily watch the video when the debate starts. You can also join us for a live chat above. TV Channels Broadcasting Live: FOX (WTVT), NBC (WFLA), CBS (WTSP), ABC (WWSB-Sarasota, WFTS-Tampa), PBS (WUSF, WEDU), CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, CSPAN Watch Parties: Gecko's Grill and Pub, 5585 Palmer Crossing Circle—8:30 p.m. (Hosted by Republican Party of Sarasota County) Live Streaming Online: YouTube's Election Hub, AOL Comic Relief: Name-calling debate on YouTube…
Monday, March 7, 2011
Each Monday, Sarasota Patch will give you a preview of stories that we are covering this week. Let us know what you think we should be covering.
Tuesday is Election Day in Sarasota. There are nine people running for three seats for Sarasota City Commission. There is only one incumbent in the race, Dick Clapp, as Mayor Kelly Kirschner decided not to run for reelection in District three and Fredd Atkins' (District one) decided to retire. Sarasota Patch will be at the final Sarasota County Festival Steering Committee meeting Monday afternoon as they try to hammer out a final business plan to present to the Tourism Development Council and the Sarasota Board of County Commissioners. In what is mostly a light agenda, the Sarasota City Commissioners will meet Monday evening. They will discuss a payment in lieu of parking trust fund. If approved, the money put into the trust will go …
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
The election for city commissions is March 8.
Early voting for the City Commission district election begins today and runs through Sunday March 6. Registered voters within the City of Sarasota can vote at the Supervisor of Elections Office, 101 S. Washington during the following days and times: Election Day is Tuesday, March 8. The following candidates will appear on the ballot: District #1 District #2 District #3
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Just three of the nine City Commission candidates have purchased campaign signs. Only one of the candidates began fundraising before 2011.
Campaign finance reports through January 14 show all nine Sarasota City commission candidates loaned themselves money to get their campaigns started. Four are depending heavily on their own checkbooks. With one exception, all of the candidates did not start serious fundraising until late in 2010. In District Two, incumbent Commissioner Dick Clapp has raised a total of $3,000; the majority is $2,000 he loaned to his campaign. His opponent, Paul Caragiulo has $6,025, the most of any candidate; the sum includes a $1,000 loan. In District Three, two of the three candidates are self-financing. Pete Theisen has $639.75, of which $638.21 is a loan. He has raised $1.54 in campaign contributions. Shannon Snyder raised $3,950.40, of which $3,250.40 …
nancy
12:06 pm on Thursday, February 14, 2013
Linda Holland will get my vote. She is tough, tough on neighborhood crime issues and is actively involved in monitoring the sentencing of these continuous felons. She is an active and fearless leader who will make inroads in our ever needling problems: homelessness issues, north trail issues, crime issues in Sarasota. more ›