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Marco Election 2008: Pro-sewer election party

Beverly Trotter cheers for her husband and candidate Bill Trotter after hearing the pro-sewer vote is leading, at The Chefs' Express Courtyard Cafe in Marco Island.

Photo by MICHELLE LE

Beverly Trotter cheers for her husband and candidate Bill Trotter after hearing the pro-sewer vote is leading, at The Chefs' Express Courtyard Cafe in Marco Island.

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  • New city councilors Jerry Gibson, Frank Recker and incumbent councilor Bill Trotter rejoice as the election results are confirmed.
  • Well-wisher surround re-elected councilor Bill Trotter as the results begin to show a solid victory for himself, Frank Recker, Jerry Gibson and Wayne Waldack.
  • A sign emerges as the celebrations begin for the winning candidates.
  • Candidates Wayne Waldack and Frank Recker are embraced after hearing 87 of 94 precincts reporting that they are ahead in Pro-sewer vote, at The Chefs' Express Courtyard Cafe in Marco Island.
  • Beverly Trotter cheers for her husband and candidate Bill Trotter after hearing the pro-sewer vote is leading, at The Chefs' Express Courtyard Cafe in Marco Island.
  • Beverly Trotter's reaction to her husband and candidate Bill Trotter's lead in the pro-sewer vote, at The Chefs' Express Courtyard Cafe in Marco Island.
  • Wife Sandy Recker, candidate Frank Recker look at pro-sewer updates on son Mac Recker's phone.
  • Candidates Wayne Waldack and Frank Recker after winning the pro-sewer vote.
  • John Arceri congratulates Bill Trotter after winning the pro-sewer vote at The Chefs' Express Courtyard Cafe in Marco Island.
  • Celebrations were had at the pro-sewer party Tuesday night. Bill Trotter, Jerry Gibson, Frank Recker and Wayne Waldack won seats on the Marco Island City Council. Michelle Le/Staff
  • Candidates Jerry Gibson, Frank Recker, Bill Trotter and Wayne Waldack stand before their supporting crowd after winning the pro-sewer vote.
  • Ellie Poling and her mom Patty have some fun during the build-up to the election results.
  • Crowds mingle during the early part of the evening.
  • Supporters of Recker, Gibson, Waldack and Trotter crowd around a TV screen to check out results as they come in.
  • Successful candidate Frank Recker stands with his family, wife Sandy, son Mac, friend Taylor Chesney, dark hair, and his daughter Ashley.
  • Liliana Arceri, wife of former councilor John Arceri, rejoices with other onlookers as the results come in.
  • Former councilor John Arceri talks with outgoing councilor Mike Minozzi, who's term is up.
  • Frank Recker takes a call as the results begin to show a victory for himself, Jerry Gibson, Wayne Waldack and Bill Trotter.
  • Entertainer Mike Martin puts his heart into a song.
  • Ray Beaufort wears a distinctive hat outlining his voting preferences.
  • Islander Geoff Fahringer, below, celebrates with an unidentified supporter of Recker, Gibson, Waldack and Trotter.
  • Supporter Joe Granda hugs successful candidate Wayne Waldack.
  • Frank Recker talks after the win, with Bill Trotter and Wayne Waldack by his side.
  • The successful candidates share a lighter moment as they're officially presented to the crowd of well-wishers.
  • Jerry Gibson circulates among the crowd during the early part of the evening.
  • Part of the crowd voices their approval when the final results are announced.
  • Outgoing councilor Mike Minozzi, who has served his term, speaks to the gathering.
  • Outgoing councilor Glenn Tucker, who has also served his term, shows his pleasure at the outcome.

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