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Politicos say Fielding favored to win Martin County Commission seat
September 3, 2010 - 3:40 pmSTUART — A dominant victory in the Republican primary makes Ed Fielding the favorite over John Yudin, a no-party affiliation candidate, in the race for the District 2 seat on the County Commission, several political activists said. Read More »
Electric utility powers discussion at Vero Beach City Council candidate talk
September 3, 2010 - 12:32 pmVERO BEACH — The sale of the electrical utility and getting city employees costs under control seemed to be a common denominator among many City Council candidates. Read More »
Candidates Faiella and Cooper prepare for Port St. Lucie mayoral showdown
September 3, 2010 - 9:59 amPORT ST. LUCIE — It’s been a week and a half since the Aug. 24 primary and political newcomer JoAnn Faiella is already revving up her November campaign for mayor against opponent City Councilman Chris Cooper. Read More »
Callahan makes 2nd try for spot on Stuart City Commission
September 2, 2010 - 8:12 pmMARTIN COUNTY — Returning for a second bid at the Stuart City Commission, Martin County marine safety officer/EMT Jeffrey Callahan is trying for outgoing Commissioner Mary Hutchinson’s Group V seat. Read More »
Oceanside Business Association head enters Vero Beach City Council race
September 2, 2010 - 1:51 pmVERO BEACH — Al Benkert, the president of the Oceanside Business Association, has decided to enter the business of politics by seeking a spot on the Vero Beach City Council. Read More »
Chiles out of race, will back Democratic nominee Sink
September 2, 2010 - 7:47 amMany Democratic activists had been encouraging Chiles -- son of the former senator and governor and a lifelong Democrat before he dropped his party registration in June -- to leave the race since he entered three months ago. Read More »
Vero Beach architect has designs on City Council seat
September 1, 2010 - 5:53 pmArchitect Michael Thomas said he wants to make sure any sale of the city’s electric system is done in a responsible fashion. Read More »
Health-care providers address needs with U.S. Rep. Posey in Vero Beach
September 1, 2010 - 5:09 pmVERO BEACH — During two stops here Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Bill Posey, R-Rockledge, said that he expects the health-care overhaul to be repealed should Republicans take back control of either house of Congress in the November elections. Read More »
Independent Bud Chiles expected to drop out of governor's race
August 31, 2010 - 11:31 pmTALLAHASSEE — In a sign of relief for Democrats, Lawton "Bud" Chiles III is expected to announce today that he is abandoning his independent bid for governor. Read More »
Republican leaders reach out to Rick Scott
August 31, 2010 - 7:16 amAfter criticizing McCollum for having Tallahassee insiders and special interests bankroll his campaign, Scott is now beckoning lobbyists for contributions and schmoozing with legislative leaders and ``Tallahassee insiders'' he used to scorn. Read More »
Edge to conduct own ballot review in Port St. Lucie mayor's race
August 30, 2010 - 7:05 pmSt. Lucie County Supervisor of Elections Gertrude Walker said Monday there would be no manual recount of the Port St. Lucie mayoral race between candidates Joe Edge and JoAnn Faiella. Read More »
Half-dozen Florida races could hold key to GOP gaining control of Congress
August 30, 2010 - 8:47 amNational political analysts foresee a Republican gain of two or three U.S. House seats in Florida. Read More »
Kramer says electric issue sparked decision to enter Vero Beach City Council race
August 30, 2010 - 6:28 amVERO BEACH — Jay Kramer said the electric issue served as the seed for his decision to enter the race for one of the four city council seats up for election this November. Read More »
Barry-Sorenson and McSoley will be on Nov. 2 Martin County School Board ballot
August 29, 2010 - 11:09 amMARTIN COUNTY — A recount of ballots by both machine and hand that lasted until midnight Saturday has given District 4 School Board incumbent Maura Barry-Sorenson the right to face challenger Tina McSoley in a Nov. 2 runoff election. Read More »
Tuesday's results stand up after recount in St. Lucie County
August 28, 2010 - 3:51 pmST. LUCIE COUNTY — A recount on Saturday in the hotly contested Port St. Lucie mayoral primary ended with the same results as Tuesday night — JoAnn Faiella will face city Councilman Chris Cooper in a runoff in November. Read More »
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