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.

Miss Annie, 5, was dressed up for the party.

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

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.

Gary and Carol Dixon with their niece, Macy Kuhn, 11

Ted Heberling and Anthony Sawyer

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.

Carolyn Mason and Rigo Rivera

Chris McKee and Diane Murray

Alex Miller smiles and acknowledges her win on stage along side Joe Gruters.

John Patterson, Ed Brodsky and Nora Patterson

People watch election coverage on a giant screen during the election night party at the Hyatt.

Ray and Casey Pilon

Bill and Jill Rex with Suzette Jones and Richard Dorfman

Katie Santarsiero and Jason Adamchak

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.