Sean Hartman
Candidate for District 1
Full-Time in Cape Coral- 2009
Republican Party of Florida since 2020 (multiple party changes from 2008 to 2020, including LIB, NPA, DEM, REP) Registered voter since 2008
Have I been seen attending council meetings in the year leading up to my campaign for office? - No
Who's Influencing Me?
Did I Take Waste Pro Money?
NO
Have I Taken PAC or Developer Money?
YES
Who’s Endorsing Me?
None Known
Career History
Republican Party of Lee County (Director of Communications), Penta Group (Research Assistant), Cape Coral Business Alliance (Director of Government Affairs, President), Gifted Digital Media (Content Writer), SuEllen's Floral Company, and many others
Realtor or Builder? - NO
MY FUN FACTS
I believe the city council and the city manager are performing well, and I would give both a grade of B. I was once known as the Milkshake Bandit. I live at home and don't pay property taxes!
LEGAL TROUBLES/HISTORY
"The Milkshake Bandit"
In October 2009, Sean David Hartman earned the nickname "The Milkshake Bandit" after an unusual late-night burglary at a McDonald's in Cape Coral, Florida. According to police, the 18-year-old threw rocks through the restaurant's glass door to gain entry, intending to make himself a milkshake. His plan failed when he couldn't operate the machine and instead spilled milkshake mix across the floor.
Not willing to leave empty-handed, Hartman reportedly filled a cup with Dr Pepper before walking out of the restaurant. In an ironic twist, investigators said he later returned to the McDonald's as a customer and casually asked employees what had happened to the broken front door, pretending to know nothing about the overnight break-in.
The case unraveled shortly afterward when Hartman was detained at a nearby Publix for allegedly attempting to steal a six-pack of Diet Dr Pepper and a four-pack of Yoo-hoo. During the investigation, police said he confessed to the McDonald's burglary. He was arrested on charges including burglary, criminal mischief, and petit theft.
The bizarre circumstances surrounding the failed milkshake heist quickly attracted national media attention, cementing Hartman's place in Cape Coral folklore as the infamous "Milkshake Bandit."
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