Putting Sarasota County First!

Thanks to my supporters and volunteers!

Unfortunately, the outcome of the Primary is not what we hoped. I find comfort in knowing that many of you voted for me especially Siesta Key, Lido Key, Arlington Park, and Kensington Park.

It is difficult for a grass-roots candidate to beat a developer-backed candidate in a Primary. Despite the over $200k the developers and my opponent spent in attack ads against me, I still managed to get 42% of the vote. I'm grateful to all the voters who saw through their lies.

I will continue to fight for neighborhoods and citizens against the developers' influence over our government.

Our choice in November is difficult.

I urge you to do your research before you vote.

About Lourdes

"For too long, local politicians have put special interests such as developers over Sarasota County residents. I've dedicated two decades to volunteering to protect neighborhoods from incompatible development and for the preservation of our natural environment.

I will put Sarasota County's residents first."

~ Lourdes Ramirez

Republican

Leader

Republican Women's Club of Sarasota
- President since 2018
- Secretary 2014-2017

Republican Executive Committee of the RPOSC
- Precinct Captain since 2013

Sarasota Republican Club
- Board member 2013-2020

Republican Liberty Caucus of Sarasota
- Vice President 2017-2019

Neighborhood Advocate

Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Association (CONA)
- President, 2011-2014
- Board member 2010

Siesta Key Association
- President 2005-7, 2009-11
- Zoning Committee Chair
- Board member 2003-11

Co-founder of the Barrier Islands League 2009

Nextdoor.com Lead since 2014

Citizen of the Year Awards
- 2014 by Sarasota Council of Neighborhood Associations.
- 2012 by Control Growth Now

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member since 2003

Sarasota County Citizen's Academy graduate 2003

A strong career in Business

A Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Iona College

Currently a small business owner
- Online Resource website
- Business and Nonprofit Development Consulting

Sales and Marketing Experience in:
- Metals
- Specialty Chemicals
- Semiconductor wafers (computer chips)

Business Development Consultant
- Semiconductors
- Retail

Former owner of a successful small specialty retail store