EDC APRIL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 5:30 pm


Englewood Chamber of Commerce 601 S Indiana Ave, Englewood, FL 34223

Join us to hear a panel discussion from the *two candidates for US House District 17 currently held by Greg Steube.  The Candidates are :  Andrea Doria Kale, Matt Montavon, and Manny Lopez.  The primary election will be held on August 20, 2024.

Light refreshments will be served after the meeting. It would be so appreciated if you brought something to share.  

We also collect food items to be donated to the Food Shelf at St. David’s.

Please click on this link to let us know you are coming: https://www.mobilize.us/sarasotacountydec/event/597488/

EDC Coffee Time

Cup of Coffee

Enjoy time with old friends and make new friends!

Tuesday, April 16th 9:15 am

Mango Bistro
301 W. Dearborn, Englewood

Come be sociable and get out of the house 🙂

Please RSVP to Barbara LaCorte,
[email protected]  •  (805) 455-7168

Drinking Liberally

Thursday, May 2, 2023
4:30 – 6pm EST

Paraiso Mexican Grille & Bar
2639 Placida Rd.
Englewood, FL  34224

Drinking Liberally gives like-minded, left-leaning individuals an environment where it’s not taboo to talk politics.  We meet in the tiki bar at this fun restaurant and enjoy cool drinks, tasty food and sparkling conversation.

Come join us – sign up at this link to let us know you are coming: https://www.mobilize.us/charlottecountydec/event/439515/

Democratic National Convention

– Chicago August 2024 –

Delegate Elections

The Florida Democratic Party will send five delegates from Congressional District 17 to represent Florida as we nominate Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for re-election.

Congressional District 17, includes Sarasota and Charlotte Counties and a small portion of Lee County.

The Convention will be held in Chicago from August 19 to 22, 2024.

UPDATE April 22, 2024: Last Thursday and Saturday, CD17 elected three men and two women. Voting took place at SCDP HQ in Sarasota and Common Grounds in North Port and in Charlotte County. Any registered Democrat in CD17 was elgible to vote.

This from SCDP Committeewoman, Mary Clupper: “Once again Sarasota County excelled at getting out the vote for DNC Delegates with 658 people voting in Sarasota County. Thanks to JoAnne DeVries for her hard work in organizing and getting volunteers and making sure a lot of details were taken care of. And also Joan Roscoe and Greg Marshall for executing everything in North Port and the Democratic Black Caucus Resource Center.”

Congratulations to Mary Clupper, Barbara Katz, Peter Imhoff, Lou Grossman, and Sebastian Martinez in Sarasota County and to Lucy Garner in Charlotte County

Click Here for April 18 & 20 Election Info & Candidate Bios

Check Out Your County’s Democratic Party Events

Here are links to each county’s websites and event sign ups:

Sarasota County Democratic Party Calendar
Sarasota County Mobilize Events and Sign Up
Charlotte County Mobilize Events and Sign Up

Please Join Us for Our
Spring Fundraiser &
Candidate Meet and Greet

May 9, 2024
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Candidates that have indicated their attendance are:
Barbara Ford-Coates: Sarasota Tax Collector
John Lutz: Sarasota County Hospital Board, Seat 2
George Davis: Sarasota County Hospital Board, Seat 3
Allen Sprintz: Sarasota County Hospital Board, Seat 1
Tony Dunbar: Florida House, District 75
Andrea Doria-Kale: U.S. House, CD 17
Manny Lopez: U.S. House, CD 17
Matthew Montavon: U.S. House CD 17
Jeff Rapkin: Charlotte County Judge

Lisa Baird, Charlotte County Commissioner, Seat 5

Refreshments and adult beverages will be served. Donations will be taken at the door.
$25/person; $40/couple

Kindly RSVP at your earliest convenience
but no later than May 2 to Nancy Shoemaker:
[email protected]

Location details in the RSVP acceptance email; please consider carpooling.