Here are links to recent press  about Mr. Luppino’s campaign:

2010.02.21  -  Luppino says government experience matters in this race
Former county planner seeks GOP nod in District 4.  Source: The Bradenton Times

2009.11.01  -  TCI Overlay District Development & Manatee County Commissioner Candidate — Great news! Norm Luppino, previously of the Manatee County Planning Department, and currently a planning consultant and candidate for Manatee County Commission...    Source:  Terra Ceia Newsletter, November 2009, provided as pdf
(article on Pg 9) with permission from Editor, DJ Borbidge

2009.10.26  -  Planner runs for commission  MANATEE COUNTY — Norm Luppino, 50, a former county planner with 23 years experience in the county planning department...    Source:  www.review.net

2009.10.3  -  Luppino announces candidacy for District 4  Former county planner to seek commission seat Ron Getman will vacate in 2010.
Source:  www.thebradentontimes.com

2009.10.3  -  Former planner kicks off bid for commission,
(site has removed article) Republican Norm Luppino to run for open seat now held by Getman  Source:  www.bradentonherald.com

2009.10.2 -  Luppino announces commission candidacy

Source:  www.yourobserver.com