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Ann Romney Fundraising In Sarasota Thursday

Ann Romney will be a special guest at a fundraiser for Congressman Connie Mack.

There will be a return of Romney in Sarasota on Thursday, and this time it's Ann Romney's turn. The wife of Gov. Mitt Romney will be the special guest at a breakfast fundraiser for Congressman Connie Mack, who is challenging incumbent Sen. Bill Nelson for the U.S. Senate, according to the Republican Party of Sarasota County. Mitt Romney had appeared at a large grassroots fundraiser at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in September. The fundraiser is scheduled for 8 a.m. Thursday at the Hyatt Regency. The suggested contribution is $2,500 per person, going to the Mack Victory Committee. To reserve a spot or for more information, call Cheryl Seinfeld at 305-456-9147 or email Cherly@ConnieMack.com.

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Ann Romney Brings Personal Message to St. Petersburg

Mitt Romney's wife touched on her own battle with MS, when she visited a new therapeutic playground at All Children's Hospital.

Ann Romney delivered a message of hope and optimism Wednesday morning at the grand opening for a new theraupetic playground at All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg: "Our little ones are our responsibility," she said. "It is our responsibility to take care of them and make sure their lives have joy." "No matter our limits, it is important to know joy," Romney, 63, told the crowd, which included parents of children with serious disabilities and medical conditions. Ann Romney's visit to St. Petersburg was her first public appearance since she made a heartfelt, well-received speech Tuesday night at the Republican National Convention in Tampa. Romney offered a personal story of her life and love for husband, Mitt, in support of his GOP …

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