Orginally founded in the 1960s, the SRQYRs are continuing nearly 60 years of tradition as one of the preeminent conservative groups in the State of Florida.
We are the Suncoast's premier, officially chartered chapter of the Florida Young Republicans, the state's official Youth wing of the GOP, representing Republicans aged 18-40 in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. 2025-2027 Executive Board Members:
Chairman - Sebastian Girstl (Sarasota County)
Sarasota Vice Chairman - Maxwell Rifkin (Sarasota County)
Manatee Vice Chairman - Tal Siddique (Manatee County)
06/02/2026
This Saturday on June 6th, come join the Sarasota County GOP in door knocking for the school board candidates - Heidi Brandt, Frank DiCicco, and Michelle Pozzie from 8:30am - 2:00pm. Afterwards, everyone will all be heading to Livingstons Amusments for food and fun! To sign up, follow this link- https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/20F0F4AA9AB22A4F94-64287134-super?useFullSite=false
05/18/2026
Tomorrow night at Raffurty’s! You don’t want to miss!
05/18/2026
This past Thursday at the Sarasota County REC meeting, Jay Collins came to speak about what he plans to accomplish if he becomes Florida’s next governor as well as answer any questions our committee had. He was so friendly and stayed to chat and take photos with people. Such a humble man for what he’s accomplished. We appreciate all he’s done for our state as well as our country as a green beret. A few of our own SRQYRs and Polk YRs came out for the meeting.
05/18/2026
Last month of April, Byron Donalds came out to Raffurty’s to speak about the current issues that Floridians are facing and what he plans to accomplish if he becomes Florida’s next governor. One of our Young Republicans Kelly Buehler came on her lunch hour to see him speak.
05/18/2026
2nd Annual Gulf Coast Region YR Beach Day was in full action yesterday. MAGA Beer even came to hang out to enjoy the sun and cool water.
05/16/2026
2nd Annual Gulf Coast Region YR Beach Day in full action! MAGA Beer is here to hang out with us.
05/16/2026
So everyone can find where we are posted.
05/16/2026
So everyone is aware of the parking in Lido Beach. The highlighted areas in the photos are areas you can park. Street parking you have to pay through the park mobile app(Benjamin Franklin Drive & St. Armand’s Circle). Lido Beach has a parking lot Benjamin Franklin Drive but it tends to fill up fairly quickly. Carpool if you can.
05/11/2026
RVSP for our upcoming beach day this Saturday at https://www.srqyr.org/event-details-registration/flyr-gulf-region-beach-day-2/form
Rules and Regulations for Lido Beach via Sarasota County Parks & Recreation:
No pets (except service animals)
No smoking (except unfiltered ci**rs)
No glass containers
05/08/2026
RSVP Link: https://www.srqyr.org/event-details-registration/flyr-gulf-region-beach-day-2/form