FUNDRAISER EVENT OF THE YEAR!
EDC INTERNATIONAL WINE & FOOD PAIRING
Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: Manasota Key (address provided after purchase)
This is our only annual fundraiser. Your donation will help the EDC prepare for the very important upcoming elections, such as yard signs, billboard, flyers, newspaper notices. You do not want to miss it!
Join the Englewood Democratic Club for an unforgettable evening of exceptional wines, delicious food, and beautiful waterfront views, all while supporting the work that matters most.
Enjoy premium wines from around the world, each expertly paired with delicious tapas.
Savor dishes prepared especially for this event by Chef Katrina, formerly of Vino Loco, along with sommelier-selected wines, several rated at 90+ points.
Relax and enjoy a lovely evening at a beautiful bayside home on Manasota Key.
Tickets
Tickets: $75 — Advance Reservation Required by April 14th!
Email englewooddemclub@gmail.com to reserve your spot, then payment by cash or check will be accepted at the door.
Newly Elected Officers and Directors!
Listed below are the current officers and directors of the Englewood Democratic Club, including their roles and the committees or projects they support.
To reach a particular member, please email englewooddemclub@gmail.com and note the person’s name in the subject line. You can also call (941) 500-3063 and leave a message—we’ll be happy to get back to you.
- Pat Stoddart
- Officer, President
- Larry Johnson
- Officer, Vice President, Farmer’s Market , Activism and Election Engagement
- Joanie Hillis
- Officer, Treasurer, Events, Activism and Election Engagement
- Camilla Shearer
- Officer, Secretary, Publicity (Flashes), Activism and Election Engagement, Phone Bank
- Harry Barnes
- Director, Activism and Election Engagement (Legislation)
- Jim Bourdon
- Director, Activism and Election Engagement
- Joyce Colmar
- Director, Fundraising, Community Outreach
- Karn Cunningham
- Director, Event, Activism and Election Engagement
- Joe Del Bonis
- Director, Farmer’s Market
- Holly DeVogt
- Director, Publicity (Website)
- Tony Dunbar
- Director, Scholarship Award, Community Outreach
- Chris Kenealy
- Director, Minutes
- Barbara LaCorte
- Director, Membership Engagement, Volunteers, Activism and Election Engagement
The Englewood Democratic Club
Englewood is not incorporated as a city or town. It spans both Sarasota County AND Charlotte County. The Englewood Democratic Club (EDC) was formed to gather people across both counties to locally support environmental stewardship, accessible education, affordable healthcare, voting equity, good government policies and a sustainable economy.
We support Democratic Party principles and work to educate and inspire like-minded individuals to make a difference. Our monthly meetings foster fellowship and include speakers on important national, state and local topics. We volunteer to support Democratic organizations and candidates in both counties as well as local civic activities, such as our Pine Street Adopt-A-Road initiative.
But we are more than just work. We like to have fun and socialize with each other. In addition to monthly membership meetings, we also meet monthly for coffee and Happy Hour gatherings (Drinking Liberally). We look forward to seeing you at our meetings and social events.