Jesse Mendoza

Her campaign emphasizes her work with families in crisis, cancer patients, small-business owners and young leaders in the region. She has been recognized as a Gulfshore Business 40 Under 40 honoree and has received multiple statewide honors from the Florida Public Relations Association.

The city also highlighted work done to preserve existing homes, 'allowing residents to age in place with dignity and safety.'

The potential benefit to the school is tied to $50M currently included in Public Education Capital Outlay funding for needed Dale Mabry campus renovations.

Gruters has paired national conservative support, including an endorsement from President Donald Trump, with local public safety backing.

Welch has leaned into the power of incumbency and a growing coalition of local and regional supporters that say he is still the best candidate for the job.

Carlson's swing vote could still make or break the deal. A proposal for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark may have cleared its first hurdles, but

Harris said his plan is meant to lower financial burdens affecting families today.

Residents’ concerns focused on light, noise, scale and quality of life downtown.

Gabbard has focused her campaign on affordability, accountability, resilience and community-driven leadership.

'As the situation in Sarasota continues to develop, we will be monitoring those proceedings closely.'