Tampa, Florida (August 1, 2016) – The Greater Tampa Association of REALTORS® (GTAR), proudly recommends the following candidates in the August 30 Primary Election. These candidates have been selected based on their positions on issues, particularly those affecting real estate and private property rights.

• Vern Buchanan, U.S. Representative – District 16
• Edwin “Ed” Narain, State Senate – District 1
• Rebecca Smith, Florida Representative – District 60
• Sean Shaw, Florida Representative – District 61
• Susan Valdes, School Board Member – District 1
• Cindy Stuart, School Board Member – District 3
• Joe Robinson, School Board Member – District 5
• Carl Hinson, Circuit Judge – Circuit 13, Group 3
• Melissa Polo, Circuit Judge – Circuit 13, Group 24
• Miriam Valkenburg, County Court Judge, Group 10

  Our Association believes an active role in the political process is beneficial to everyone. We are proud to be the oldest and the largest Tampa Bay-based professional association of real estate brokers and sales associates conducting business throughout the Bay area.