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PHOTO GALLERY: City Commission Candidate Watch Parties


  • By Nick Friedman
  • | 4:00 a.m. March 12, 2013
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PHOTO GALLERY: City Commission Candidate Watch Parties
Susan Chapman celebrates after learning she was the frontrunner in the election.
Susan Chapman celebrates after learning she was the frontrunner in the election.
Richard Dorfman Supporters Bonnie Schiavone, Barbara Wheatley and Sean Murphy
Richard Dorfman Supporters Bonnie Schiavone, Barbara Wheatley and Sean Murphy
Dorfman supporter Dean Eisner and Brian Caswell
Dorfman supporter Dean Eisner and Brian Caswell
Richard Dorfman checks his phone for results.
Richard Dorfman checks his phone for results.
Richard Dorman and his supporters waited for results at Patricks.
Richard Dorman and his supporters waited for results at Patricks.
John Colon and Richard Dorfman
John Colon and Richard Dorfman
Linus Illch with his mother HolyDennis, Jeri Cushman, Marge Bennett, Fred Bennett and Ken Shelin
Linus Illch with his mother HolyDennis, Jeri Cushman, Marge Bennett, Fred Bennett and Ken Shelin
Richard Dorfman awaits results with supporters Suzette Jones, Marina Schwartz and Dr. Bob Leibold
Richard Dorfman awaits results with supporters Suzette Jones, Marina Schwartz and Dr. Bob Leibold
Shauna and Scott Grier are Dorfman supporters.
Shauna and Scott Grier are Dorfman supporters.
Amy Warren congratulates Richard Dorfman right after he found out he is in the run off.
Amy Warren congratulates Richard Dorfman right after he found out he is in the run off.
Kelvin Lumpkin said he will spend time with his family, wife Dali and daughters Sunny and Sofia, and finish his MBA, as his campaign comes to a close.
Kelvin Lumpkin said he will spend time with his family, wife Dali and daughters Sunny and Sofia, and finish his MBA, as his campaign comes to a close.
Jennifer Ahearn-Koch with Bodhi Kirschner
Jennifer Ahearn-Koch with Bodhi Kirschner
Susan Chapman talks to supporters at her watch party.
Susan Chapman talks to supporters at her watch party.
Susan Chapman talks to supporters at her watch party.
Susan Chapman talks to supporters at her watch party.
Joyce and Joe Mintzer
Joyce and Joe Mintzer
Susan Chapman talks to supporters at her watch party.
Susan Chapman talks to supporters at her watch party.
Linda Holland waits for results on her cell phone with fellow city of Sarasota Nuisance Abatement board member Fernando Gobic.
Linda Holland waits for results on her cell phone with fellow city of Sarasota Nuisance Abatement board member Fernando Gobic.
Family, friends and neighbors of Linda Holland filled the second floor of the Broadway Bar and Restaurant for her watch party.
Family, friends and neighbors of Linda Holland filled the second floor of the Broadway Bar and Restaurant for her watch party.
Supporters of Kelvin Lumpkin show mixed emotions at the Toasted Mango Cafe, after unofficial results show the Sarasota City Commission candidate did not make the run-off election.
Supporters of Kelvin Lumpkin show mixed emotions at the Toasted Mango Cafe, after unofficial results show the Sarasota City Commission candidate did not make the run-off election.
Sydney and Joe Gruters with their 11-month-old son Spencer
Sydney and Joe Gruters with their 11-month-old son Spencer

 

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