Florida GOP leaders, local candidates to attend rally in Sarasota-Manatee on Saturday
Some of the state’s top Republican leaders are set to rally in Sarasota on Saturday in an event that is expected to draw thousands of people.
Invited speakers include Gov. Ron DeSantis, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio and U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, along with other state and local Republicans running for office in the Sarasota-Manatee area. Saturday’s guests are all seeking re-election in November.
The indoor event, organized by the Republican Party of Sarasota County and the Manatee GOP, will be held at Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota. Doors open at 10 a.m. and speakers will take the stage at 11:30 a.m.
Organizers say free pie from Yoder’s and Der Dutchman will be available for visitors. Representatives from Truth Social, former President Donald Trump’s Sarasota-based social media network, will also be in attendance.
Robarts Arena is the usual setting for large Sarasota-Manatee GOP events. Last July, former President Donald Trump held a similar campaign-style rally outside the arena.
In Tampa, Florida Democrats will also gather party organizers, elected officials and candidates for the annual Leadership Blue Gala featuring Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker as the keynote speaker.
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