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Marco Election 2008: Pro-sewer election party

Ellie Poling and her mom Patty have some fun during the build-up to the election results.

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Ellie Poling and her mom Patty have some fun during the build-up to the election results.

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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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