Daily Briefing: Florida GOP chair may need Democrat support to stay in state Senate

Sarasota state Sen. Joe Gruters drew a GOP primary opponent. Democrats will get to vote in the race because no Democrats or write-in candidate filed. [heraldtribune.com]( [Daily Briefing]( YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUND-UP Sunday, June 19 [click here]( [Exclusive e-Edition: Read today's newspaper online, and access hundreds of newspapers across the USA TODAY Network.]( [click here]( [President Donald Trump with Joe Gruters, who won reelection Saturday as Florida GOP chair. Trump spoke to a some 1,400 people at Van Wezel as part of his “Statesman of the Year” Award from the Sarasota GOP on May 21, 2015.]( [Florida GOP chair may need Democrat support to stay in state Senate]( Sarasota state Sen. Joe Gruters drew a GOP primary opponent. Democrats will get to vote in the race because no Democrats or write-in candidate filed. [My Juneteenth reflections: Civil rights and fatherhood]( [This 1966 file photo is the last official portrait]( FOR SUBSCRIBERS [4,000-square-foot home near Siesta Key sells for $7 million]( [A one-of-a-kind waterfront home has recently sold ]( [Who is running for office in Sarasota, Manatee counties in 2022?]( [A sign directing voters to the parking lot for Fir]( FOR SUBSCRIBERS [New ramen restaurant scheduled to open next month in Sarasota]( [Yokoso Ramen, which opens in July, will be located]( [Support your local restaurants and businesses: Buy a gift card and help your community through these challenging times.]( [click here]( RECENT ARTICLES [Selby Foundation welcomes new office manager to team]( [Manatee sheriff's deputy charged with stalking ex-girlfriend]( [Sarasota residents flock to Juneteenth celebration in Newtown]( [Letters: Defeat Steube, Rubio over gun safety]( OPINION [LOCAL: New College; Venice MainStreet; Hermitage; Buchan Fly-In awards]( Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback]( © 2022 1777 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34236