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PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Party of Sarasota Election Night Party


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 5:00 a.m. November 6, 2012
  • Sarasota
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PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Party of Sarasota Election Night Party
Joe Gruters speaks to the crowd Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the Republican Party of Sarasota Election Night Party at the Hyatt in Sarasota.
Joe Gruters speaks to the crowd Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the Republican Party of Sarasota Election Night Party at the Hyatt in Sarasota.
Miss Annie, 5, was dressed up for the party.
Miss Annie, 5, was dressed up for the party.
Admiral Steve Branham and Susan Phillips, Jack and Phyllis Black and Palma and Larry Ponza
Admiral Steve Branham and Susan Phillips, Jack and Phyllis Black and Palma and Larry Ponza
Nick Buchanan with Vern Buchanan’s grand-niece, Adriana, 9-weeks-old
Nick Buchanan with Vern Buchanan’s grand-niece, Adriana, 9-weeks-old
Billy Damon walked on stilts and made balloon creations Tuesday, Nov. 6, during the Republican Party of Sarasota Election Night Party at the Hyatt in Sarasota.
Billy Damon walked on stilts and made balloon creations Tuesday, Nov. 6, during the Republican Party of Sarasota Election Night Party at the Hyatt in Sarasota.
Holly Derrick shows off her purse that she decorated with a Romney Ryan sticker.
Holly Derrick shows off her purse that she decorated with a Romney Ryan sticker.
Gary and Carol Dixon with their niece, Macy Kuhn, 11
Gary and Carol Dixon with their niece, Macy Kuhn, 11
Ted Heberling and Anthony Sawyer
Ted Heberling and Anthony Sawyer
Dick Hynes, Dave Anderson, Gayle Sheppard, Maureen Crowley and Don Sheppard
Dick Hynes, Dave Anderson, Gayle Sheppard, Maureen Crowley and Don Sheppard
Kettle of Fish performed at the Republican Party of Sarasota Election Night Party Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the Hyatt in Sarasota.
Kettle of Fish performed at the Republican Party of Sarasota Election Night Party Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the Hyatt in Sarasota.
Carolyn Mason and Rigo Rivera
Carolyn Mason and Rigo Rivera
Chris McKee and Diane Murray
Chris McKee and Diane Murray
Alex Miller smiles and acknowledges her win on stage along side Joe Gruters.
Alex Miller smiles and acknowledges her win on stage along side Joe Gruters.
John Patterson, Ed Brodsky and Nora Patterson
John Patterson, Ed Brodsky and Nora Patterson
People watch election coverage on a giant screen during the election night party at the Hyatt.
People watch election coverage on a giant screen during the election night party at the Hyatt.
Ray and Casey Pilon
Ray and Casey Pilon
Bill and Jill Rex with Suzette Jones and Richard Dorfman
Bill and Jill Rex with Suzette Jones and Richard Dorfman
Katie Santarsiero and Jason Adamchak
Katie Santarsiero and Jason Adamchak
Christine Robinson with her mother, Sandy Strenkoski
Christine Robinson with her mother, Sandy Strenkoski
Vern Buchanan addresses the crowd at the Republican Party of Sarasota Election Night Party Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the Hyatt in Sarasota.
Vern Buchanan addresses the crowd at the Republican Party of Sarasota Election Night Party Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the Hyatt in Sarasota.

 

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