Marco Rubio, a candidate for the U.S. Senate and former state Speaker of
the House, spoke to a packed house at Lake City
Community College Thursday.
More than 30 Suwannee County residents attended the Columbia Federated
Republican Women's first fundraising event since organizing earlier this
year.
"Every time I hear Marco Rubio speak, I am more energized than before," said Sherri Ortega, State Committeewoman for the Suwannee County Republican
Party.
"His message is nothing new to everyone who holds our Constitution dear to their
heart. Freedom from big government control is what truly makes this country
great, and not having to apologize for having those principles is
refreshing," Ortega said.
Rubio is in the running against Florida Governor Charlie Crist for the Republican nomination in the 2010 Senate race. Though the underdog, Rubio has garnered considerable support since he announced his campaign back in May. A Quinnipiac University poll released Oct. 21 showed support for Rubio at 35 percent versus Crist's 50 percent. Those numbers were up for Rubio from 26 percent compared to Crist's 55 percent back in August.
Suwannee County supporters of Rubio were encouraged by his words at the Thursday gathering.
"Marco Rubio is a welcome change from the 'business as usual' politicians," said Cheryl Ann Jackson, a library staff member at Suwannee Elementary School.
"His conservative values, honesty and youthful energy are what our country
needs now."
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Senate hopeful Rubio makes a nearby stop
Supporters from Suwannee rallied in attendance
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5th grader belts a rendition of "I Will Always Love You"
A Suwannee County fifth grader mesmerized students, parents and faculty during the Suwannee Intermediate School Spring Talent Show Thursday evening.
Brittanie Powell performed “I Will Always Love You” which was immortalized by the late Whitney Houston. It was Brittanie’s first performance and she selected the song a few weeks ago after watching a contestant perform it on American Idol. -
Pournelle receives valedictorian title
The only SHS senior with a 4.0 GPA was left out previously due to district policy
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Suwannee Democrat obituaries - May 25, 2012
Agnes Barr Taylor
Bobby Roberts
Clifton E. Riley Sr.
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Suwannee County's vals and sals
Editor's note: In today's paper (May 25) salutatorian is above Mara Lance's photo. Lance is a Suwannee High School valedictorian.
SHS
Valedictorians
Laura-Kaitlyn Boatright
Mara Magee Lance
Salutatorian
Christopher Cole ThomasBHS
Valedictorian
Robert Hansen
GPA - 3.83
Salutatorian
D’Vonte Cherry
GPA - 3.76
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Democrat Morning Update for Friday, May 25
Good morning. This is what's happening in your county today.
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FCAT 2.0 math and reading results
Suwannee falls right in line with state averages
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