Democratic Women’s Club of Sarasota County
We are Democrats working to protect & promote equality. We are a chapter of the Democratic Women’s Club Florida and the National Federation of Democratic Women.
16
Democratic Women
in the US Senate
87
Democratic Women
in the US House
9
Democratic Women
in the FL Senate
23
Democratic Women
in the FL House
Upcoming Events
We meet on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings feature speakers on a variety of topics and usually include the introduction of a local candidate or presentation by a leader of the Sarasota Democratic Party.
During the Even numbered months, we meet at 5:30; these meetings are free and open to all.
During the odd numbered months, we meet at 11:30 for a luncheon; these meetings are by reservation only at a local venue.
We host candidate forums and events to raise money for candidates throughout the year.
Join or Renew your membership here!
NEWSLETTER
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB OF SARASOTA NEWS
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB OF SARASOTA NEWS
JUNE 2024
WELCOME ALL!!
We have a lot of very positive news this month!
June 6th: Meet and Greet at Tamiami Tap – Amazing turnout of both candidates and members of the Democratic Women’s Club, the Black Caucus, the Senior Caucus and interested members of the public.
Candidates speaking included: School Board Member Tom Edwards, School Board Candidate Liz Barker, Sarasota Mayor Liz Alpert, City Commission candidates Ron Kashden , Kyle Battie, Kathy Kelley-Ohlrish , and Sequoia Felton. Florida State House District candidates: District 75 Tony Dunbar , District 73 Derek Reich, and District 74 Nancy Simpson. North Port Mayor Alice White, Sarasota County Tax collector Barbara Ford-Coates. Democratic Primary Congressional Candidates Manny Lopez and Matt Matavon. Hospital Board Candidates Dr. George Davis and Vickie Nighswander.
We are very fortunate to have such experienced, thoughtful and energetic Democratic candidates – Let’s Support Them!!
Our chairman of the Sarasota Democratic Party Dan Kuether outlined critical ways we can support our highly qualified Democratic candidates:
- Pick up a yard sign – check with Democratic Party Headquarters
- Attend the State of the party call June 24th 7-8pm Virtual Call see Mobilize.us
- Donate to the Sarasota County Democratic Party – funds will be well utilized to Get Out The Vote. In addition to mailers, we are raising billboards, ramping up social media outreach to younger voters, and getting the word out on Hispanic radio.
- Keep in mind the August 20th election -the final and critical opportunity to vote for our School Board candidates Tom Edwards and Liz Barker. The Last Day to Register To Vote Is 7/22/24. If you will be out of town in August, be sure to provide the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections your out-of-state address. Stop by the office at 101 S. Washington Blvd in Sarasota or go online to sarsotavotes.gov The Post Office will NOT forward ballots in the mail.
June 7th: Again, a fantastic turnout for the Day of Action: every seat was filled as we stuffed mailers. Grand total: almost 8,500 mailers sent out to inactive Democratic Women to encourage them to reengage! Great conversations, and new friends made!
UPCOMING: KEEP IN MIND: check MOBILIZE.US for details of the following events and many others going on in our region:
June 24th: State of the Party: VIDEO Call 7-8pm
June 25th: School Board Strategy Session: 3:30 pm at 615 S. Orange Ave.
June 25th: 6:30 pm Stonewall Democratic Caucus Pride Celebration at Purple Rhino
July 15: Sarasota Black caucus GRAND OPENING of the Heart of Newtown Resource Center at 1751 Dr. MLK Way, Unit A, Sarasota 34234. Contact Greg Marshall for questions at 941-231-0231 or go to blackcaucus @sarasotadems.org
No Democratic Women’s meeting in July, but again there will be many fun and informative events going on in Sarasota and surrounding areas. Resources include MOBILIZE.US and the websites for the Sarasota Democratic Party, Women’s Democratic Party, Longboat Key Democratic Party and Manatee Democratic Party.
In the July Newsletter we will take a deep dive into the upcoming School Board and Hospital Board elections! Stay tuned!
About the Democratic Womens Club of Florida
We are Democratic women working to protect & promote equality.
We support women’s right to choose their health care and we support reproductive choice.
We are a chapter of the Democratic Women’s Club Florida and
the National Federation of Democratic Women.
Our Goals
Increase Participation
Collaborate with Partners
Support Candidates
Raise Awareness
