Sarasota Democrats Stand for Academic Freedom and in Support of Young Adults Under Attack

With his move to target higher education with prohibitions, threats and hostile takeovers, Gov. Ron DeSantis has crossed a red line against free speech. The day a Congressional committee wrapped…
Sarasota Democrats Label Steube Vote Against Honoring Capitol Police ‘Craven Cowardice’

The Sarasota County Democratic Party (SCDP) said today that Rep. Greg Steube’s (R-FL) vote against awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the U.S. Capitol Police for their heroism on January…
Sarasota Democrats Criticize County Commission Transit Fare Hike As A Misplaced Priority

The Sarasota County Democratic Party (SCDP) condemned the Sarasota County Commission today for its recently approved counterproductive 20 per cent transit fare hike for Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT). “Instead…
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