Please join us on Saturday, February 11^th, as we welcome Dr. Edelin to ask the question, “Where are you, Pro-Choice America?”  He will speak about Florida’s anti-choice government, Vern Buchanan’s Congressional anti-choice votes, and his concerns about how the outcome of the 2012 presidential election will impact Supreme Court decisions on this topic.

Dr. Edelin brings great insight and experience on these issues.  He is an Emeritus Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Boston University School of Medicine. During his tenure at BU he was Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Boston City Hospital and Gynecologist-in-Chief at Boston University Hospital. He was Managing Director of Roxbury Comprehensive Community Health Center, the largest provider of primary health care services in Boston’s African American Community. He was also a member of the Public Health Commission of the City of Boston. Dr. Edelin was chairman of the board of Planned Parenthood from 1989 – 1992. In 2008 he received the Margaret Sanger Award from Planned Parenthood and in the same year his book about his arrest in Boston, “Broken Justice”, won the Bronze Medal in the Independent Publishers Book Award competition.  In his retirement, Dr. Edelin lives in Sarasota and is a member of the Democratic Club.

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Join us on Wednesday, February 22nd as we welcome two local political journalists who will share their insight on the Sarasota, Florida, and national political scene.

Jeremy Wallace is the Sarasota Herald-Tribune’s political writer.  Jeremy follows the Florida politics with his Monday column and Political Insider Blog.  He has covered politics for 15 years, reporting from Florida, New York, and Washington, DC.    He has recently focused several articles on controversial issues surrounding U.S. Congressman Vern Buchanan.   We look forward to hearing more from him on this topic.

Teaming up with Jeremy, will be Cooper Levey-Baker.  Cooper is a familiar face to many Sarasota Democrats.  A native of Sarasota, Cooper was recently the editor of Creative Loafing Magazine, an alternative weekly newspaper.  He is now editor of the Florida Independent, an online news source that is published by The American Independent News Network, a 501(c)3 organization that is dedicated to investigating and disseminating news that impacts the public debate and advances the common good.

These two journalists eat, breathe, and sleep politics. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to join this political discussion.

Beer, wine, and light bites will be provided. The event will be held at 1350 Main Street, 6^th Floor, Sarasota, FL at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. The cost is $15 for Club Members, $20 for Non-Members. RSVP by e-mailing rsvp@sarasotadems.com or by calling 941-404-4678. Walk-in’s welcome, however those making a reservation and attending will be entered in a drawing for a Democratic Club of Sarasota Gift Bag valued at $50 that will be given out at the event.

Join us on January 10th as we welcome Florida Democratic Party Chair, Rod Smith and his wife Dee Dee.

Beer, wine, and light bites will be provided. The event will be held at 1350 Main Street, 6^th Floor, Sarasota, FL at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. The cost is $15 for Club Members, $20 for Non-Members. RSVP by e-mailing rsvp@sarasotadems.com or by calling 941-404-4678. Walk-in’s welcome.

In addition to being the largest television market in Florida (even larger than Miami), the city of Tampa is the business, education, sports, and transportation capitol of the Tampa Bay area.  Along with the rest of the I-4 Corridor, voters in the region will likely determine where Florida’s electoral votes will go in the 2012 Presidential race. The highest profile leader of the area is the Mayor of Tampa. In March of 2011, Bob Buckhorn assumed that role, winning a runoff in a landslide. He took over in the 3^rd year of a recession and is now preparing the city to be under an international spotlight when the Republican National Convention convenes in Tampa in August 2012. Join us at Laurel Oak as we welcome Mayor Buckhorn at the January luncheon.

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We are now allowing reservations to be made by e-mailing events@sarasotadems.com or by leaving a voice message at 941-379-9233.  Payment of $70 per person can be paid by check made payable to the DCS at the event on Saturday, December 3rd.  See links below for time, location, etc.

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Join us on Saturday, October 1st, as we welcome Pamela Goodman, Vice President of the Florida League of Women Voters speaking about the hot topic of Florida’s Redistricting. Pamela will provide an overview of what our state legislators have and haven’t been doing to implement the 2010 Amendments 5 & 6. The title of her talk is “Redistricting 2012: Legislators Looking for Loopholes or Following the Law?”  Pamela will provide an update on results following the summer public  hearings, the most recent lawsuit win, where the processis as we  head into the Legislative session in January, and most importantly, what Club members can do to help!

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Joe Saunders, Statewide Field Director of Equality Florida, along with local organizer, Ken Shelin, will speak about current LGBT issues in Florida, from victories won and challenges to come. Founded in 1997, Equality Florida is the largest civil rights organization dedicated to securing full equality for Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) residents. Also joining Joe and Ken, will be Terry Fleming, the Florida Democratic LGBT Caucus Vice President.  Proceeds from the event will go to Equality Florida’s annual fundraising gala held on October 1st. The Democratic Club of Sarasota is proud to be a sponsor of this event.

Beer, wine, and light bites will be provided. The event will be held at 1350 Main Street, 6^th Floor, Sarasota, FL at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. The cost is $10 for Club Members, $15 for Non-Members. RSVP by e-mailing rsvp@sarasotadems.com or by calling 941-404-4678. Walk-in’s welcome.

“Women Are Watching” is the title of Barbara Zdravecky’s presentation at the Democratic Club of Sarasota’s September luncheon. As President and CEO of the local Planned Parenthood, Zdravecky is especially qualified to discuss women’s health and human rights issues from a political perspective. But, with women comprising over 53% of Sarasota County registered voters, the title “Women are Watching” should also be seen as a warning to any politician who ignores women’s needs.

Barbara Zdravecky has been President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida (PPSWCF) for more than 17 years. In 2006, she was honored with the Ruth Green Award as the top Planned Parenthood CEO in the country by Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Locally, she has been recognized for her ability to “rally and inspire area residents” (SRQ Magazine, 2009) and to attract “leaders and politicians to her cause through charm and total conviction” (Sarasota Magazine, 2007).

During Barbara’s tenure, PPSWCF has seen phenomenal growth and expansion, providing thousands of women and families with reproductive health care services and information. Planned Parenthood now serves more than 26,000 patients at its seven health centers in Southwest and Central Florida, including its new 23,000-square-foot regional headquarters in downtown Sarasota, which opened in December, 2008, and features a state-of-the-art health center.

Come to the luncheon on Saturday, September 10 to learn more about some of the challenges facing women in America today.

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July 30, 2011

Sarasota Democratic Club Members and Guests:

My partners –  Lauren Rudd, Kent Kirschner, and I would like to thank everyone who attended last Thursday’s evening of Wine, Cheese, and Politics, sponsored by the Democratic Club of Sarasota.  It was wonderful to see so many people come out to hear what we had to say.

We are very aware of how each of us can impact what goes out over the airwaves and how it can define who we are as a people.  Too long we have stood back and let others speak for us.  Now it is time that we must speak for ourselves. 

Please join us in helping your voice be heard, here in Sarasota.  Whether it’s tuning in and telling your friends about us; calling into our programs and participating in our discussions or suggesting guests; supporting our advertisers and letting them know you heard them on our station; or enlisting your company to become one of our promotional partners – all will help us make a difference in our community.

We believe in the voice of our community.  We believe in the people of this community.  We want people to hear what you have to say. On August 8^th, 2011 – we will be launching our programs:  “The Rudd Report” at 4pm and “The Nilon Report” at 5pm weekdays on both 106.9FM and 1220AM.  We hope you will tune in.

If you want to contact us for any reason, please reach out to us at:

Susan Nilon (Programs) – Susan@SarasotaTalkRadio.com

Kent Kirschner (Advertising) – Kent@SarasotaTalkRadio.com

Lauren Rudd (Democratic Cheerleader) – Lauren@SarasotaTalkRadio.com

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Once again, thank you for spending the evening with us. 

Sincerely,

Susan Nilon