March 23, 2007 – Challenger Dick "Dr. No" Clapp refuses to debate Commissioner Mary Anne Servian. "I am prepared to stand on my record and discuss the issues facing our city, I am disappointed Dick won't let people know all of his views or defend his positions," Servian said. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE.

March 5 , 2007 – The Sarasota County Civic League rates Mary Anne as "Exceptionally Well Qualified."

March 1 , 2007 – Mary Anne files her responses to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune questionnaire. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL RESPONSE.

March 1 , 2007 – Watch Mary Anne's interview with SNN 6's Dave Smith. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE INTERVIEW.

February 28, 2007 – The Pelican Press endorses Mary Anne and states "Mary Anne Servian is knowledgeable, experienced and infinitely likeable."  The endorsement further says "Servian answers questions skillfully and has a solid knowledge of the ins and outs of city government."

February 26, 2007 – The Sarasota Herald Tribune endorses Mary Anne and states "Servian has shown leadership  on such issues as affordable housing, anti-discrimination efforts, code enforcement deficiencies, downtown parking measures, environmental initiatives, funding for Newtown's economic revival, and neighborhood needs. The endorsement concludes by stating "...she has demonstrated leadership strengths that are an asset to the city." CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE.

February 23, 2007 – The Sarasota Herald Tribune profiles Mary Anne and states "...Servian has pulled off the feat of helping the downtown grow while casting votes that kept nearby neighborhoods happy." Mary Anne believes that her leadership is needed now more than ever to find a new city manager who will be an expert in both redevelopment and dealing with the neighborhoods. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE.

February 17, 2007 – Mary Anne responds to criticism of the Pineapple Square project downtown. Mary Anne summarizes her decision to support the project by stating "Let’s recap what you, the taxpayers get from this deal: A desperately needed 350 space parking garage, reduced height and mass of their building on State, Lemon, and Pineapple, single story buildings all along Lemon to preserve our downtown core, quality retail tenants to uplift our downtown, and over $9 Million in taxes plus an additional $1Million for the State Street lot and payment for any on street parking lost. I can’t begin to put a value on the reduced height of the one building, but to maintain the character of Lemon & Main to me is priceless." CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE.

February 15, 2007 – Mary Anne receives the Retired City Firefighters' Association endorsement. The Association stated their support was based upon "Commissioner Servian's past positions on planned growth, common sense approach to local traffic solutions and her efforts to protect the natural environment." CLICK HERE TO READ THE ENDORSEMENT.

February 11, 2007 – Mary Anne comments on city commission votes. "We have three guys that are voting inappropriately," says Mary Anne. "I must separate myself from the general feeling that the whole commission [supports big development]," Mary Anne said. "I believe that I have an outstanding record of supporting neighborhoods." CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE.

February 2, 2007 – Mary Anne discusses her plan for the City's adoption of the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE.

January 23, 2007 – Mary Anne offers a plan for creating more parking spaces for shoppers and downtown visitors. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE.

January 16, 2007 – Mary Anne offers proposal to require "super majority" approval from four of five commissioners for major changes to the city's comprehensive plan. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE.

January 12, 2007 – With the leaving of City Manager Mike McNees, Mary Anne offers a blueprint to follow as Sarasota seeks a replacement. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE.

January 12, 2007 – Listen to Mary Anne on radio WSLR's The Surreal News Show. This is a one hour re-broadcast via an mp3 podcast. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW.

December 29, 2006 - Mary Anne says the $54 million Cincinnati Reds stadium deal depends on nearby private development. "Without that private funding, this deal doesn't go through. It's not a question. It has to happen," she told Herald-Tribune reporter, Mike Saewitz. To make the development part of the deal more practical, she hopes the City Commission will offer developers a chance to build on property at Beneva and Fruitville. "It's really a prime location to put a hotel, retail and some affordable housing. That site really could generate way more than the amount we need," she explained. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE.

December 29, 2006 - Mary Anne to run for re-election.
Mary Anne formally announced her run for reelection to the Sarasota City Commission so that she can continue to protect our neighborhoods, stop downtown creep, and make sure citizens are heard in city hall. CLICK HERE TO READ THE PRESS RELEASE.

December 13, 2006 - Mary Anne was very disappointed that the Commission did not take lot size into consideration for the the DeMarcay Condominium Project on Palm Avenue. CLICK HERE TO READ THE PRESS RELEASE.