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ON JULY 4th, 2021 THE SARASOTA HERALD TRIBUNE WROTE
"There may come a time when Sarasota confronts a major catastrophe, and a calm person must step forward and project comfort and reassurance to citizens desperate for hope. Hagen Brody, Sarasota’s temperamental mayor, has not proven to be that person."
ON JULY 18, 2022
DEMOCRAT HAGEN BRODY RUNNING FOR THE SARASOTA COUNTY COMMISSION IS A PUPPET ON A STRING OF LOCAL REPBUBLICAN CONSERVATIVE NUT CASE JOEL SCHLEICHER
TEXT MESSAGES BETWEEN BRODY AND SCHLEICHER PUTS DEMOCRAT BRODY DEEP IN REPUBLICAN SCHLEICHER'S POCKET--SEE BELOW
BRODY CAN'T HIDE HE IS A TOXIC/ VULGAR/ VIOLENT DEMOCRAT RUNING FOR THE SARASOTA COUNTY COMMISSION WHOSE LIVE-IN GILRFRIEND IS PAT NEAL'S POLITICAL OPERATIVE
WILL SHT VETT BRODY?
Rest assured readers will not find this type of vetting on Hagen Brody running for the Sarasota County Commission in the Sarasota Herald Tribune.
Porter with Jacobs on 4/27/2018 at dedication of Westcoast Black Theater named after Porter
The SHT is too involved covering up the 50-year sexual molestation of Black children by Henry Porter and the scandalous Porter/ Nate Jacobs 30-year relationship.
Schleicher/Neal and other Argus BRO'S
BRODY IN POCKETS OF "PAY TO PLAY" CITY OF SARASOTA DEVELOPERS WANTS TO JUMP IN BED WITH SARASOTA CONTY "PAY TO PLAY" DEVELOPERS
Brody is the pockets of "Pay to Play" developers in the City of Sarasota, who hangs out at the Argus Foundation. Brody now wants to become a Sarasota County Commissioner in the pockets of "Pay to Play" gangster developers who hang out at the Argus Foundation. FOLLOW THE MONEY
Brody is a partying hardy failed States Attorney
A PARTYING HARDY FAILED LOCAL STATES ATTORNEY WHO BECAME A SARASOTA CITY COMMISSIONER NOW WANTS TO BE A COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Hagen Brody, who before he became a Sarasota City Commissioner was essentially fired as a local Assistant State's Attorney for practicing law without a license for six months and not showing up for an early Sunday morning court appearance at the Sarasota County jail.
Brody, who as a Sarasota High School student spent time in a juvenile detention center for breaking into houses stealing credit cards and computers and can't make it as a practicing local attorney now wants to be a Sarasota County Commissioner.
Neal
DEMOCRAT BRODY HAS NO PROBLEM HAVING REPUBLICAN PAT NEAL POLITICAL OPERATIVE AS A LIVE-IN GIRLFRIEND
Brody with his Neal political operative live-in girlfriend
Brody's live-in girlfriend, Maryanne Grgic is a former eight-year employee of "Pay to Play" Republican Gangster developer Pat Neal at Neal Communities. Grgic is now a political operative for Neal and other Repubicans. No doubt if Brody becomes a County Commissioner, Grgic can whisper in Brody's ear sweet things about Neal and his "Pay to Play" gangster developers cronies.
Biter
GRGIC FINANCED BY MAJOR REPUBLICAN "PAY TO PLAY" DEVELOPERS
Neal has funelled thousand of dollars into Grgic counsultant company, KeyPoint Communications through numerous Dark Money PAC's. Grgic operates out of Jesse Biter's office on Fruitville Road where Christian Ziegler operated for many years as a Republical poitical operative.
Biter is major Governor Ron DeSantis political and financial supporter, who was recently appointed to the Sarasota/Manatee Airport Authority by DeSantis. Biter is also a local multimillionaire local "Pay to Play" developr in the City of Srasota.
Brody's co worker Ziegler with Trump
Grgic's boyfriend, Brody in 2018 had no problem working with Grigic and her fellow Republican political operative Christian Ziegler. The trio led the passing of the Change the Date referendum to promote "Pay to Play" gangster developer's candidates.
ATKINS
BRODY ABSENT FOR RACIST DISENFRANCHISING OF ATKINS AND 8,00 BLACK VOTERS
Brody who was missing in action in 2020 when the Sarasota County Commission voted to racially disenfranchise Fredd Atkins running for the Sarasota County Commission along with over 8,00 Black voters. Brody now wants to throw Atkins under the bus and have those over 8,000 disenfranchised Black voterss in 2020 to vote for him in 2022.
BRODY ABSENT FOR APPROVING AND RETAINING SINGLE MEMBER DISTRICTS
Brody who was missing in action in 2020 for approval of Single Memer Districts and missing in action 2022 for the retaining of SMD now wants those folks who made SMD a reality to vote for him.
Schleicher
BRODY AND SCHLEICHER
Brody is running as Democrat for the Sarasota County Commission as he rests comfortable in the pockets of the Republican Conservative nutcase Joel Schleicher.
BRODY'S TIES TO REPUBLICAN CONSERVATIVE SCHLEICHER IS CONFIRMED IN TEXT MESSAGES
SEE BELOW
Brody's relationship is clearly established with one of Governor Ron DeSantis leading local financial contributor in text messages obtained by the Sarasota Phoenix between Brody and Schleicher.
Steube
Schleicher is a documented major financial contributor to major national Republican politicians, while controlling Sarasota City Hall out of the Argus Foundation. Schleicher has been appointed to two Florida statewide positions by DeSantis.
Cruz
Beside major contributions to DeSantis and Dinald Trump there are major financial contributions to Ted Cruz, Carlos Beruff and Greg Steube among others.
Shaw
BRODY TAKES OUT SHAW
Brody conspired with Schleicher and the social cultural white elite patrons at Selby Gardens to take out Sarasota City Commissioner Willie Shaw in order to take control of City Hall. Brody put together a $9,500 PAC from local developers doing million dollar projects in the City of Sarasota to take out Shaw with Kyle Battie.
Mark Vengroff
Brody solicited $2,000 from Scott Eller, $2.500 from Jason Cincotta and $5,000 from Mark Vengroff. The $9,500 was placed in a PAC called” Common Sense for Sarasota.” The over $9,500 for Bettie's campaign has now stuffed Battie and the oher BRO's in Cincotta, Eller and Vengroff's pocket for approving their future million-dollar projects.
By the way, the late Harvey Vengroff would NEVER buy a politician like Mark Vengroff has done since Harvey Vengroff passed away. Mark Vengroff has given 6, $1,000 cotributions to Brody's campaign for the Sarasota County Commission.
Battie
Since getting elected, Battie drives around without a license and hangs out in Downtown Sarasota bars getting drunk and threating to "fuck up" local citizens.
With the election of Battie and Eric Arroyo as City Commissioners to join Brody, Schleicher and his cronies took control of City Hall with City Manager Marlon Brown also stuffed in Schleicher pocket.
THREE BRO'S CHAMPION SARASOTA VERSION OF TARA ON THE BAY
Soon after that, Selby Gardens CEO Jennifer Romnecki and Michae Klauber's Selby "Tara on the Bay" Gardens project was championed and approved by Brody's and his fellow BRO's, Arroyo and Battie. The social white elite has turned Selby Gardens with he help of the THREE BO'S into Sarasota's version of ante bellum Tara.
BRODY'S POLITICAL TEAM
The same political operatives (Gabriel Hament/George Thurlow/ Grgic) that elected Brody and Battie with the addition of Tom Edwards and GLBTQ flag waver Zander Moricz will coordinate Brody's campaign for the County Commission. Moricz worked for Republicans Karen Rose and Eric "The Prince of Dirty Dark PAC Money" Robinson in 2020. Robinson was Edwards opponent in 2020.
SARASOTA COUNTY COMMISSION CANDIDATE HAGEN BRODY IS A DOCUMENDED VULGAR/TOXIC/VIOLENT MISOGYNIST
SARASOTA MAYOR HAGEN BRODY UNLEASHED FURY OVER VACCINATION VIDEO
The Sarasota Herald Tribune reported that, "According to the various complaints on 3/29/2021, Brody stormed into City Hall yelling “to the point of being red in the face” – while also behaving in a “very bullying” manner that “frightened” those present and left them feeling as though they were in a “hostage situation.”
BRODY WAS "UNHAPPY" ON 3/29/2021 WITH VAN WEZEL E.D MARY BENSEL GETTING ALL THE CREDIT FOR A COVID 19 EVENT
SOME OF THE QUOTES BY CITY HALL WOMEN EMPLOYEES ON BRODY'S F BOMB VIOLENT REACTION IN BEING "SLIGHTED"
I WAS VERY CONCERNED THAT THE YELLING, ESCALATED AND ESCALATED, WOULD TURN TO VIOLENCE.
BRODY CALLS THORNBURG "FU**ING HEAD" TALKING HEAD. BRODY "DOESN'T GIVE A SHIT.
BRODY YELLING WHERE'S MARLON BRODY.
UNHAPPY WITH VAN WEZEL E.D BENSEL GETTING ALL THE CREDIT.
BRODY "DEMANDS ANNUAL SALARIES OF BENZEL AND THORNBURG.
BRODY DEMANDS VIDEO TAKEN DOWN.
BRODY ON A RANT FOR TWO HOURS.
I FELT LIKE A HOSTGE SITUATION.
BRODY SCREAMING AND YELLING LOUDLY.
SOME OF THE STATEMENTS BY CITY EMPLOYEES CONCERNING BRODY'S TOXIC VULGAR MELTDOWN.
This was not an outburst. This was like a 2-hour situation that felt somewhat of a hostage situation. Basically, the mayor was on a rant for about 2 hours at least. I couldn't keep quiet. I turned to the mayor and told him that I had worked for the city since 2006 in many different departments and I have NEVER seen such behavior. He had no response for me. He just walked away The Mayor was clenching his first and grunting in what I would describe as a rage. I felt very traumatized to say the least. This incident frightened me as I questioned whether the Mayor was in control of his emotions and actions, I had sleepless nights and knew that I would resign my position here at the City if this behavior continued. Mayor, Mayor! Calm down! This is not how you act in this office! This is disrespectful and unprofessional. Similar incidents had happened in the past but that this one was especially unsettling. he Mayor then clinched his fists and growled loudly and repeatedly answered in anger.
Mathers
IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE TO EDWARDS AND GOODWIN THAT BRODY IS A DOCUMENTED TOXIC/VULGAR VIOLENT MISOGYNIST DROPING F BOMBS HOLDING CITY EMPLOYEES HOSTAGE
Edwards
Brody, who held City of Sarasota women employees in a near hostage condition for over two hours is endorsed for the Sarasota County Commission by Kay Mathers, Rita Ferrandino, and Sarasota County School Board members Jane Goodwin and Tom Edwards.
Goodwin
By endorsing Brody, Edwards and Goodwin are willing to ignore that on 3/29/2021 Brody in an f bomb laced toxic, vulgar, violent, near roid misogynist remarks in a manner that held City of Sarasota women employees in a near hostage conditions for over two hours.
Ferrandino
Mathers, Edwards, Goodwin and Ferrandino have joined together with leaders of local multimillion dollar foundations, local "Pay to Play "developers and leaders of the local GLBTQ organization to elect Brody. FOLLOW THE MONEY
Those various million-dollar local foundations and other liberal social cultural elites are partnering to elect the failed Assistant States Attorney, the do boy of DeSantis local favorite Republican nutcase Brody who sleeps with Neal's political operative and is also in bed with "Pay to Play" developers. FOLLOW THE MONEY
BRODY AND "SIR" SCHLEICHER TEXT MESSAGES
THE TWO BUSH LEAGUERS MAKE FOOLS OF THEMSELVES AS THE PUBLIC WATCHES
As the text messages reveal, Brody must get chapped lips kissing Schleicher's ring. In addition, Brody says not a word in defense of his fellow Democrat and City Commissioner Ahearn Koch, as Schleicher degrades her.
Ahearn-Koch
On September 18, 2020, as Republican nutcase Schleicher throws Ahearn-Koch under the bus, describing her as a Drama Queen in text messages, Brody states not a word.
"In a meeting with Jen Koch. What an ego. Every time she speaks, she makes sure to say "Mayor". She states like she has achieved a great accomplishment."-
Again, on the same date, Schleicher texts Brody; "I'm sure she will then announce herself as Former Mayor Honorable"
Once again, same date Schleicher texts Brody, "She is a really a drama queen. She should be on Broadway"
Schleicher continues with another text message to his soul mate Brody with this text, "She is a joke. Can't use technology"
SCHLEICHER TO BRODY "JEN COWERS AT HOME"
Prior to Schleicher texts on September 18th, Schleicher texted Brody on April 18, 2020: "Liked Good for going in person while jen cowers at home. Leadership on your part” Brody replies "Thanks! Fighting. Let's talk tomorrow". Brody then follows, "Thanks" to Schleicher with a "let’s talk", and on May 19, 2020, “Call you in morning” and again on July 20, 2020 with--no doubt--- the intention of kissing Schleicher ring.
SCHLEICHER "CONGRATS" TO UNEMPLOYABLE BRODY TO RUN CITY HALL AS BRODY GIVES THX TO "SIR" SCHLEICHER
On November 6, 2020 Schleicher texts Brody, "Congrats Mr. Mayor. I have every expectation that you will easily eclipse accomplishments of your predecessor"---
Brody answers Schleicher, "Thank you sir. Fingers crossed." Four months later Brody is terrorizing City Hall in a roid-like rage multi-hour F bomb rant.
SCHLEICHER CALLS "MR. MAYOR BRODY ADULT LEADERSHIP" WHILE CALLING BARWIN A "BUFFOON"
On November 11, 2020, Schleicher texts Brody, "At least you'll provide adult leadership to the commission. Barwin the buffoon might be another question. Have a great day Mr. Mayor."
BRODY THANKS HIS PATRON AS SCHLEICHER GIVES "HUGS AND KISSES" TO PAT NEAL AND REPUBLICAN OPERATIVE-GRGIC
Brody answers Schleicher back on November 7, 2020, "Thank you. Maryann's birthday weekend so I have other duties to tend to. Chat soon though. Schleicher answers Brody back on the same day to Neal's voice in Brody's ear, "Give her a happy birthday hug and kiss"
SCHLEICHER TELLS BRODY "FIRE BARWIN”
Barwin
iOn February 17, 2020, Schleicher texts Brody orders to, "Fire Barwin and life will improve for everyone” --- Brody replies to Schleicher on the same day. "I appreciate the comment. Let's catch up soon"
BRODY LED THREE BROS FOLLOW SCHLEICHER COMMAND AND FIRE BARWIN
Brody'S No. 2 and No. 3 BRO'S--Arroy and Battie
First order of business when Brody became Mayor, Brody has his No. 2 BRO Eric Arroyo and his No. 3 BRO carry out Schleicher's command, and ask for Berwin's ouster; next, the THREE BROS install Marlon Brown as the City Manager.
- Brown
- BRODY DISCUSSES CITY OF SARASOTA BUSINESS OVER "DRINKS" AT FIVE STAR DOWNTOWN COCKTAIL LOUNGES
The text messages indicate that Brody and Schleicher enjoy discussing City of Sarasota issues at local bars like Libby's, Ovation and Veronica's---one wonders who is picking up the tabs? Certainly not Brody whose only income is his $27,000 City Commission salary.
BRODY AND SCHLEICHER MEET AT OVATION
For example, check out this text message exchange between Brody and Schleicher on July 10, 2019 ---"Yep, are you around the rest of the summer?
SCHLEICHER MEETING "WITH SOMEONE IMPORTANT IN TALLAHASSE"
Schleicher responds, "In and out but love to get together. Heading to Tallahassee tonight - Dinner with someone important. Gone until 21. Open for lunch on 22nd or drinks on 23rd.”
BRODY THINKS SCHLEICHER'S DINNER DATE IS "EXCITING"
Brody replies, "That's exciting! Tell em we said hello from city hall. Let's definitely get a drink on the 23-- Want to try Ovation?” Ive never been there.” Schleicher replies, "Sure they have an indoor bar and rooftop” Brody replies, “Meet indoor and head up weather permitting.” Schleicher replies, "Ok say 530?” Brody replies, "Ok”.
BRODY AND SCHLEICHER MEET AT LIBBY'S
Brody and Schleicher meet at Libby's as Brody texts Schleicher on September 24, 2019 @ 7:36:06 PM, "Libby's off hillview on thurs".
BRODY AND "SIR" SCHLEICHER MEET AT VERONICA'S
Then there is this text from Brody to Schleicher on Monday, April 12, 2021 @ 6:15:09 PM, “Sir, can we please talk when you have a moment?"-- Schleicher replies, "Howdy stranger. Always happy to share thoughts with you. How about tues or weds around 5:30 or thurs between 930 and 1100? -- Brody's reply: "Wednesday at 530 works great. Veronica's by you”.
HOW MANY BARS HAVE BRODY AND SCHLEICHER FREQUENTED DURING BRODY'S TENURE AT CITY HALL?
With Brody and Schleicher’s documented meeting at local bars at least three times in the above disclosed text messages, the question to be asked is---How many other bars has the $27,000 a year City Commissioner met with the multimillion-dollar Republican major fundraiser.
BRODY WRITES SCHLEICHER YOU MADE IT WHEN MENTIONED IN SUSCE'S SARASOTA PHOENIX
CALLS "A FANTASY LAND" WHAT SARASOTA PHOENIX CALLS A THREE BRO CLOWN SHOW
On February 18, 2020 Brody congratulates The egotistical loudmouth with a check book--- Schleicher as being mentioned in The Sarasota Phoenix, " You know you've made it when Susce has you king of his fantasy land"
"SIR" SCHLEICHER "HAPPY TO SHARE THOUGHTS WITH BRODY" AFTER BRODY HOLDS CITY HALL HOSTAGE
On April 4, 2021 Brody, on bent knee, addresses Schleicher with this request.
"Sir, can we please talk when you have a moment?" This request of "Sir" Schleicher is less than two weeks after Brody's violent toxic, vulgar hostage taking at City Hall of City employees.
Schleicher replies to documented vulgar, deranged Brody, "Howdy stranger. Always happy to share thoughts with you. How about tues or weds around 5:30 or thurs between 930 and 1100.” The foul mouth Brody who had terrorized City Hall on March 29, 2021, with various F bombs replies, "Wednesday at 530 works great. Veronica's by you"
There are various other get-togethers with Brody and Schleicher mentioned in text messages: Brody to Schleicher on July 21,2020, "Yep I'm sorry. I will call you in a bit, just finishing a meeting here.” Brody to Schleicher on April 15, 2021 after Brody meltdown on March 29, 2021 "I'll respond with times when i return tomorrow"
SCHLEICHER PICKS TIME/PLACE AND WHO ATTENDS MEETINGS AT CITY HALL
The text messages give a clear indication Schleicher is in control of City Hall as Schleicher picks days, time, and who attends meetings.
For example, on April 16, 2021--again just two weeks after Brody holds City Hall hostage-- Schleicher texts Brody about an upcoming meeting at City Hall, "I provided you days and times. Pick one. Stop having your secretary call me." Schleicher continues, "Who all is going to be there? I don't like surprises."
Brody replies, "Me Marlon Brown Pat Robinson Mark Cunningham (county) Chris Chanfaglioni (Kimely horn) Anyone else you'd prefer to hear from? No surprises. I just appreciate your willingness to meet"
BRODY'S WANTS SCHLECHER AND BROWN TO HAVE A"GOOD RELATIONSHIP"
Brody continues, "Plus I really want you and Marlon to have a good relationship, I think you'll like him and Pat. I'd like to carve out a few minutes to chat afterwards if that's ok.” Schleicher replies, "Too many people.” Brody replies, "Ok. I can shrink it down"
SCHLEICHER TELLS BRODY WHO TO INVITE TO CITY HALL
Schleicher replies, "In order to keep meeting on track, i'd like to see an Agenda prepared with a stated purpose - hopely similar to that u mentioned other evening. As this is City business and u wanted me to meet Marlon and Pat i see no reason for County to join. Likewise, not sure the role of Kimely Horn?”
Brody replies, "Done. I'll get an agenda to you Sunday evening. Just you me Marlon, and Pat. I know you know the project specs well.” Schleicher replies, "Don't assume but Marlon should.”
BRODY GIVES SCHLEICHER AGENDA TO APPROVE
Brody replies, "He will. We sincerely appreciate you taking the time. Here's the agenda for our meeting. I'll have a hard copy for you tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing you" Schleicher replies "AOK" on April 18, 2021 @ 8:51:08 PM.
TEXT MESSAGES MAKES IN CLEAR BRODY HAS LITTLE PROBLEM BEING SHLEICHERS BRO AT CITY HALL AND WILL HAVE NO PROBLEM BEING NEAL'S BRO AT THE COUNTY COMMISSION