I support Dan Lobeck for an at-large seat on the Sarasota City Commission, and here's why: Dan is pro-resident. For decades, he has selflessly devoted untold hours of his time to controlling growth and noise for the benefit of residents. I support Dan because he is reasonable. He is for sensible growth that conforms to our Comprehensive Plan. But he opposes the giveaways to greedy developers who are turning downtown Sarasota into condo canyon. I support Dan because he favors a vibrant and livable downtown with the unique culture and charm that drew so many of us here. But he opposes the lack of enforcement of our ordinances and the block parties that are turning our downtown into party town.

I support Dan because although he is registered with a different party than I am, our City Commission election is a nonpartisan election. And I don’t care what party he’s registered with; he is pro-resident and that is why I support Dan Lobeck for Sarasota City Commission.

I urge voters regardless of party affiliation to help elect Dan Lobeck. 

Shirl Gauthier is a resident of Sarasota.