Past Events
SEPTEMBER MEETING
Victorious School Board Candidates
TOM EDWARDS & LIZ BARKER!
Tuesday, September 24
11:30am
Mellow Mushroom Restaurant
6727 S. Tamiami Trail
We celebrated the victory of the School Board candidates in the August 20, 2024 Election!
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On August 27, 2024 We had our largest (so far) luncheon at the Mellow Mushroom.
Many thanks to our speakers and special guests Party Chair Daniel Kuether, US Congressional District 17 Candidate Manny Lopez, Hospital Board Candidate Dr. George Davis, FL House District 73 Candidate Derek Reich, and Fl House District 74 Candidate Nancy Simpson. Thank you to Karn and Bill Cunningham for speaking on behalf of FL House District 75 Candidate Tony Dunbar.
Click on the links below to learn more about each candidate and to donate to their campaigns.
https://www.mannyforcongress.com/
https://www.electgeorgedavis.com/
https://www.electnancysimpson.com/
https://tonydunbarfordistrict75.org/
Click through our gallery at right to see all pics!
Democratic Primary & School Board Candidate Meet & Greet at Tamiami Tap
Thursday, June 6th 7 – 9pm
Liz Barker, School Board Candidate, addressed our April 23, 2024 luncheon meeting at the Mellow Mushroom.
Liz is the parent of Sarasota County Public School students, an advocate for public schools, and a former school psychologist who will work to ensure our public schools remain strong. Please go to her website to review her policies, donate or volunteer to ensure we have sane voices on the School Board!
President Joe Biden visited Tampa, FL on April 23, 2024. Sarasota County was represented by Chair Daniel Kuether. We heard from some of our fine Dem women leaders as well-- Nikki Fried, Fentrice Driskell, Debbie Murcasel-Powell leaders!
Here is a link to his speech:
Our March 24, 2024 meeting was a luncheon at Mellow Mushroom. We heard from Sarasota County Tax Collector Barbara Ford-Coates.
Here is a message from her:
"It has been an honor and an exciting challenge to serve as your Sarasota County Tax Collector. I have built a team of exceptional staff members who take pride in providing exceptional customer service at the lowest cost per person in Florida."
We heard from Tom Edwards at our January 23, 2024 lunch meeting at the Mellow Mushroom. Mr. Edwards is an incumbent member of the Sarasota County School Board who is up for re-election on August 20, 2024. It is crucial to the continued health of our school system to re-elect this fine public servant! Click on the link below to learn more about Tom Edwards, volunteer for his campaign, or donate to the campaign.
In July 2023, we had a Meet & Greet at Tamiami Tap in Sarasota. We met Party officials and Candidates and each other! Great food & drink-- be sure to click through our picture gallery-- a good time was had by all!