The Sarasota Republican Club will host a
candidates forum during its monthly meet-
ing on March 20 at Marina Jack in downtown
Sarasota, the club has announced.
All four Sarasota County Commission can-
didates "will be on hand to debate their
perspectives on the county's top priorities," a
news release says.
The club's first vice president, Rod Thomson,
will moderate the debate, the release adds.
"This is sure to be a lively and eventful evening
as there are critical issues facing the county,"
it notes. "Two new county commissioners
will emerge from the November elections," it
says, "but the winners are likely to be decided
in the Republican Primary."
The primary will be held on Aug. 26. The can-
didates for District 2 are Paul Caragiulo and
Pete Theisen. For District 4, they are Lourdes
Ramirez and Alan Maio.
The event will begin at 6 p.m. on March 20. For
dinner reservations, call 888-325-3212. The
cost is $30 for members and $35 for guests.
REPUBLICAN CLUB TO HOST CANDIDATES FORUM ON MARCH 20
Marina Jack is located on Sarasota's bayfront. Photo by Norman Schimmel
Sarasota News Leader March 14, 2014 Page 72
