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Vern Buchanan wearing headphones for translation, sitting at a desk with a microphone and American flag

Sarasota U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan leaving Congress after 20 years

Trump endorsed him for re-election in November.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

Buchanan, who has represented the Sarasota area and other parts of Southwest Florida for nearly 20 years, announced Tuesday that he will not run for re-election in November.

Tampa Bay congress members lead Florida Republican support of Big Beautiful Bill

Vern Buchanan, Anna Paulina Luna and Laurel Lee urged Congress to pass the bill on behalf of Floridians. Eight Florida House Republicans did not sign the letter.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix June 30, 2025August 1, 2025

Mitch Perry Report 10.24.14: The Big Dog to stump for Crist in East Tampa

by Mitch Perry October 24, 2014August 17, 2023

Debbie Wasserman Schultz incorrectly says David Jolly “champions” Paul Ryan budget plan

by Mitch Perry October 23, 2014August 17, 2023

Rick Scott takes time out of his day to rip the Obama administration’s deal with Iran

by Mitch Perry November 25, 2013June 5, 2022

Worthless poll of the day: 74% of voters say they want incumbents defeated in 2014

by Mitch Perry October 15, 2013June 5, 2022

Dennis Ross hopes his “Relevancy Act” regarding NSA spying gets backing from House

by Mitch Perry August 29, 2013June 5, 2022

Kathy Castor defends her vote against defunding the NSA, and slams Edward Snowden

by Mitch Perry August 6, 2013August 3, 2023

Mitch Perry Report 7.25.13- Castor refuses to buck Obama on NSA surveillance

by Mitch Perry July 25, 2013August 3, 2023

Bill Young votes against raising the minimum wage

by Mitch Perry March 15, 2013August 3, 2023

National Journal says Kathy Castor is less liberal than three years ago

by Mitch Perry February 27, 2013August 3, 2023

50 pro-Palestinian activists in Temple Terrace call for an end to Gaza blockade

by Mitch Perry November 24, 2012August 3, 2023

Congressional Democrats introduce two new bills to address electoral reform

by Mitch Perry November 19, 2012August 3, 2023

Mitch Perry Report: Jack Welch won’t shut up

Plus: Nelson vs. Mack and more …

by Mitch Perry October 10, 2012August 3, 2023

Charlie Crist to endorse another Democrat, Republican Party of Florida chairman seethes

by Mitch Perry October 9, 2012August 3, 2023

Florida Democratic Party calls on state GOP to return $10K in illegal funds from Vern Buchanan contributor

by Mitch Perry September 28, 2012August 3, 2023

Local congressional Democratic aspirants pound Paul Ryan’s budget in advance of his 1st campaign appearance in the Tampa Bay area

by Mitch Perry August 17, 2012August 3, 2023

Mitch Perry Report 7.31.12 – What’s the next step for the Friendship Trail Bridge?

by Mitch Perry July 31, 2012August 3, 2023

Fitzgerald blasts Vern Buchanan for failing to appear at court deposition

by Mitch Perry July 30, 2012August 3, 2023

Mitch Perry Report 7.11.12- 33rd time the charm for House to repeal “ObamaCare”?

by Mitch Perry July 11, 2012August 3, 2023