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Sink Concedes to Scott in Florida Gov. Race

"We fought very, very hard."

From the Tampa Tribune:

Alex Sink conceded the election for governor of Florida this morning to Rick Scott. The Democratic candidate gave her concession speech from Tampa, saying she was proud of her staff and the people who voted for her.

"We fought very, very hard," she said from a podium at the Tampa Marriott Waterside at 10:30 a.m. today. "We heard those voices from every one of those 67 counties here in Florida.

"So many people who love our state and care deeply about our future gave their time, their money, their toil, sweat even their tears this morning for this campaign.

"I've lived a long time. I've seen lot of ups and downs. Every morning, we wake up to a new day and to another day. The sun is shining on Florida, and my greatest hope is the sun will continue to shine for the state of Florida."

Scott was expected to give his victory speech at noon.

UPDATE:

Scott has just wrapped up his victory speech:

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