IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Joe Gruters

Age: 33
Hometown: Sarasota
Family: Married
Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance from Florida State University and MBA from University of South Florida Occupation: Accountant

No one seems busier these days than Republican Party of Sarasota County Chairman Joe Gruters. 

He’s busy preparing for the state’s Republican Primary on Tuesday and drives all over the state.

Gruters has worked his way up the ladder within the party, starting out taking its message door-to-door, then joining the Young Republicans, leading that group, running campaigns for political candidates and then eventually the chairman of the local party.

His experience as a campaign manager is showing. Gruters has contacted many of the key voters to gain their support.

Gruters has networked with Gov.-elect Rick Scott, several state senators and key house members who have influence on many of the voters.

Contact Kurt Schultheis at [email protected].