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One More Child Opens Vern and Sandy Buchanan Children’s Center in Palm Garden Village
One More Child expands campus to serve more children and families in need throughout Sarasota County Read More
Wife of RNC Chair Running for Congress
Sydney Gruters, the wife of Republican National Committee Chair Joe Gruters, is running for Congress in Florida. Sydney Gruters, the executive director of the New College Foundation, aims to succeed Rep. Vern Buchanan, who's vacating his 16th Congressional District seat. Read More
Trump-backed RNC chair's wife launches Florida congressional bid
Sydney Gruters launched her congressional bid for Florida's 16th District, considered the clear front-runner to succeed retiring GOP Rep. Vern Buchanan with Trump's backing. Read More
backed wife of RNC chair launches bid for Congress as GOP defends slim House majority
Sydney Gruters, backed by Trump's endorsement, launches her congressional bid to succeed retiring Rep. Vern Buchanan in Florida's 16th District. Read More
New College Foundation’s Sydney Gruters, wife of RNC chair, launches Florida bid for Congress
The longtime congressional staffer is vying to replace retiring GOP Rep. Vern Buchanan in the Manatee County district. Read More
Florida challenger targets 'GOP establishment' in high-stakes race to replace Vern Buchanan
Eddie Speir launches a 2026 bid for Congress, vowing to "dismantle bureaucratic cancer" and take on "RINO" establishment favorites like RNC Chair Joe Gruters in the race to succeed retiring Rep. Vern Buchanan. Read More
Vern Buchanan leaves Congress with mixed legacy, record
A Herald-Tribune reader offers a different take on a recent editorial praising the record of retiring U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan. Read More
GOP’s Capitol Hill Woes Explode With Fresh Departure
Vern Buchanan, 74, announced his retirement on Tuesday. Read More
Manatee County Congressman Vern Buchanan to retire after 20 years
Vern Buchanan, who has represented the Suncoast in Congress for 20 years, has announced his retirement. Read More