[Semper Paratus]

Wasn't it in Sarasota that somebody tried to run over a congresswoman?

[CFC__VRWC]

Yep, it was Katherine Harris. The Sarasota Herald Tribune treated it like it was some prank, and seemed disappointed that the guy didn't succeed in killing her. Frankly, I'm shocked that the writer of this piece didn't work in a half dozen or so gratuitous shots at Harris - I think it's a requirement that everything they write gets in digs at her, even the weather reports and the obituaries. The editors must have been nursing some steaming hangovers or something.

[dukeman]

Wasn't it in Sarasota that somebody tried to run over a congresswoman?

Yes. The congresswoman was Katherine Harris. She was standing on the corner of a major intersection in town, holding up 2004 campaign signs with a group of her supporters. A loony Dem intentionally swerved toward them with his car, causing the folks to spring out of his way. When he was arrested he admitted doing it intentionally. He spent a little time in lock up, got his arrest report plastered on the Internet, and I believe disposed of the case through some sort of pre-trial diversion program (he agrees to stay out of trouble).

But it really is a wonderful town. You should visit here and spend lots of money! :-)