Gruters declares victory in Florida’s 16th Congressional District race

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sydney Gruters declared victory in the race for Florida’s 16th Congressional District in a statement released after the election on Nov. 3.Congresswoman-elect Gruters said she carried five of the district’s six counties.Gruters thanked her family, campaign staff, volunteers and supporters in the statement.“Whether you voted for me or someone else, nobody will work harder to earn your trust,” Gruters said.Sydney Gruters says she won race in new districtShe also thanked U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, crediting him with 20 years of service to the community and country.Gruters said she plans to focus on helping families facing rising costs, expanding infrastructure to keep up with growth, protecting clean water and supporting safe neighborhoods.“Our communities need infrastructure that keeps pace with growth, clean water and safe neighborhoods,” Gruters said.She also pledged to remain accessible to constituents.“My door will be open, and my responsibility will be to every