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Julie Carson has a sizable lead in the race for Wilton Manors mayor among self-identified city residents who responded to an OutSFL reader survey. The contest for two open commission seats is much closer.
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Julie Carson Leads OutSFL Reader Survey of Wilton Manors Mayor’s Race
By Jason Parsley
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Julie Carson has a sizable lead in the race for Wilton Manors mayor among self-identified city residents who responded to an OutSFL reader survey. The contest for two open commission seats is much closer.
Of the 175 respondents who answered the mayoral question, 57% supported Carson. City Commissioner Paul Rolli received 26%, Jerry Fisichelli received 1%, and 15% were undecided.
OutSFL’s surveys of the 2024 mayoral race offer some perspective.
Both placed incumbent Scott Newton ahead of his challengers, including an October survey that showed him at 51%, Mike Sansevero at 24% and Mark Beigay at 5%, with 20% undecided. Newton went on to win 71% of the vote.
The surveys reflected the order in which the candidates finished, but the final result gave Newton a considerably larger share than the reader survey had shown.
Newton is running for a commission seat this year rather than another term as mayor.
In the first-choice commission question, Angel Burgos received 35% support, incumbent Commissioner Don D’Arminio received 33%, Newton received 15% and Manish Kalra received 8%. Another 8% were undecided.
Because voters can elect two commissioners, the survey also asked whom respondents would choose for a second vote. Newton led that question with 30%, followed by D’Arminio at 25%, Burgos at 18% and Kalra at 11%. Fifteen percent were undecided.
That second question drew 126 responses, compared with 175 for the first-choice question. The percentages describe answers to each question separately and should not be added together to project which two candidates will win.
The mayor serves a two-year term, while the two winning commission candidates will serve four-year terms.
Election Day is Nov. 3. |
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A Toast to Friendship and Big Wins at Sushi by Bou
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Tucked inside the Nectar Room at the newly reimagined Pier Sixty-Six, the Fort Lauderdale location combines the intimate feel of omakase with the breezy sophistication of the waterfront resort. The glass-lined setting lets the South Florida scenery become part of the experience, while sitting at the sushi counter puts the real show exactly where it belongs: in the hands of the chefs.
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A Taste of What's Happening
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Congrats to Island City Stage! It received three Carbonell nominations for “Ruthless” including Lindsey Corey for outstanding performance in a lead role, David Hart for sound design, and Andy Rogow for direction, as well as two for “Everything Beautiful Happens at Night” for outstanding performance in a lead role for Laura Turnbull and Bong Redila for his illustrations.
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Wilton Manors Election – Our Continuing Coverage
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Here is our coverage of the 2026 election. Check out the results.
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TODAY: Sailor Night Fete
Experience live steelpan music, nonstop Soca, vibrant Caribbean energy, and glow-filled party vibes.
SAT: Group Creative Interval Training
Clear your mind, drop control, and tap into creativity.
SUN: Big Sunny Cake Bash
Big Sunny Cake Bash is a joyful, community-style cake picnic in a lush garden atmosphere and the first of its kind in Fort Lauderdale.
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Administrative Assistant / Project Administrator -- Fort Lauderdale
Stratus Team is hiring an Administrative Assistant / Project Administrator to assist in preparing, organizing, and maintaining construction project files, including contracts, drawings, and correspondence, and more.
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Platinum Fundraising is seeking an Inside Sales Representative to deliver engaging, consultative sales presentations to coaches and teachers, and more. $65,000 - $150,000 a year.
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Griffin (ID 720922) is a handsome 2-year-old, 50-pound, brindle fellow who arrived at the shelter as a stray - he was found walking along Griffin Road, which is how he got his name!
Shelter life has been stressful for Griffin, and unfortunately, he doesn’t always make the best first impression from behind his kennel door. He can be anxious and vocal in his kennel, which may cause potential adopters to keep walking. But once Griffin gets outside, you get to see the wonderful dog he really is.
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InTarotGate by Dooney
WANING GIBBOUS MOON IN GEMINI MOVING TO CANCER: Release fear, honor what hurts, reclaim your strength.
Resources may have felt scarce lately—not only financially, but emotionally—bringing sleeplessness or anxiety. Yet not everything you need will come from an outside world still in flux. In relationships, distance or a lack of closeness may be tied to temporary external pressures. In career, especially if work has stalled, resist letting uncertainty define you. While you wait, turn inward and call on the strength needed to craft a new path—not through anger or anxiety, but with intention. Seek community as LGBTQ+ History Month begins: you are not alone.
(Key numbers: 4, 5, 8, 9, 22)
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