Archive for Luncheon
July 9th Luncheon: Adam Tebrugge – “Can we end homelessness in Sarasota County?”
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When we think “Sarasota” we generally think of the unique arts scene, beautiful beaches and plentiful sunshine. We don’t often think “homelessness.” But Adam Tebrugge, our July luncheon speaker, says that homelessness is a significant problem in our area.
Tebrugge, Chairman of the Board of the Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness, quotes statistics that may surprise you. Did you know there were more than 900 homeless school children in Sarasota this past school year? And that more than 23,000 people in Manatee and Sarasota counties received services in 2010 to relieve or prevent homelessness?
The numbers tell a story we need to hear. For almost half the homeless (45%), this isn’t a short-term problem; they’ve been homeless for more than a year. And the homeless didn’t move to the area for free services; 78% have lived in our community for a year or longer.
Tebrugge is a native Floridian and a graduate of New College and the Florida State University College of Law. He joined the Public Defender’s Office for the 12th Judicial Circuit directly from law school and spent the next 23 years litigating all types of criminal cases, eventually becoming the chief trial attorney in the homicide division.
A candidate for Circuit Court Judge in 2002, Tebrugge ran for Public Defender in 2008. He won a majority of the vote in Sarasota and DeSoto counties, but lost the election by one-half of one percent. He is now in private practice, handling serious criminal defense and appeals.
Tebrugge is married to attorney and teacher, Regina Tebrugge. He has two grown step-children.
Please join us at the Sarasota Yacht Club on Sat., July 9 to hear Adam Tebrugge tell us what we need to do to end homelessness in Sarasota. You will be pleased to learn about the Suncoast Partnership’s successes.
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May Luncheon Program: Florida House Representative Rick Kriseman – Legislative Update
Posted by: | CommentsPlease join Sarasota Democrat’s on May 14th for a legislative update from Florida House Representative Rick Kriseman.
Check-in opens at 11:00 a.m. Luncheon program begins at 12:00 p.m.
MENU:
Orange Roughy with Lemon Caper Sauce, Basmati Rice, and Chef’s Vegetables
OR
Grilled Seasonal Veggie Wrap
Dessert: Vanilla Ice Cream with a Chocolate Chip Cookie
Menu choice not guaranteed past 12:00 p.m.
DEADLINE:
Wednesday evening, May 11th
LATE FEE:
Late cancellations and no-shows will be billed.
Reservations made after the deadline will be charged $25, if accepted.
Walk-ins will be charged $25, if accommodated.
TO MAKE RESERVATIONS:
Call 941-379-9233 or e-mail reserve@sarasotadems.com
Where are you on Friday evenings at 8:30? Many of us are watching Rob Lorei, our March luncheon speaker, on WEDU-TV (Ch. 3) as he moderates “Florida This Week,” the most informative television program on Florida politics. Lorei’s panelists include journalists and academics like Jeremy Wallace and Frank Alcock, prominent Democrats like Keith Fitzgerald and Rita Ferrandino and area Republicans. But, unlike other panels with activists from opposing parties, there’s no shouting. With Lorei at the helm, the discussion stays on an even keel.
Lorei will speak to the Democratic Club of Sarasota on March 12 on the topic “The Conservative Assault on Public Broadcasting.” The U.S. House of Representatives recently voted to eliminate funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the organization responsible for distributing federal funds that support 1300 local public broadcasting stations. Conservatives have been quick to encourage these cuts because of the perception that public broadcasting often slants to the left. We look forward to hearing Rob Lorei’s insight on this topic.
Besides serving as the Managing Editor and moderator of “Florida This Week,” Lorei is a co-founder of WMNF Radio and is currently the station’s News and Public Affairs Director. He attended Antioch College where he received a BA in Journalism in 1977. He got his start in radio there as a news reporter at the campus NPR station, WYSO. Lorei has covered local politics for more than 20 years and has moderated numerous televised political debates. He has received awards for reporting from the Florida ACLU, the Sierra Club, Amnesty International, the Sarasota Coalition for Peace and Justice, and the Florida Consumer Action Network. Please join us on Saturday, March 12, for what promises to be a thought-provoking presentation.
To make a reservation, call 941-379-9233 or send an e-mail to: reserve@sarasotadems.com. Only e-mail reservations will receive confirmation.
Menu Choices:
(No Substitutions)
-Chicken Caesar Salad
-Grilled Corvina Buerre Blanc w/rice pilaf & vegetable
-Grilled Vegetable Wrap w/side of fruit
Dessert: Key Lime Pie
Menu choice NOT guaranteed past noon
DEADLINE:
Wednesday evening, Feb. 9
LATE FEE:
Late cancellations and no-shows will be billed.
Reservations made after the deadline will be charged $25, if accepted. Walk-ins will be charged $25, if accommodated.
January Luncheon – Lecia Brooks: “Southern Poverty Law Center: Changing & Saving Lives”
Posted by: | CommentsSpeaker Lecia Brooks: “Southern Poverty Law Center: Changing & Saving Lives”
Check-in opens at 11 a.m. Luncheon program begins at noon.
MENU:
Chicken Saltimbucco with rosemary potatoes and vegetables
OR
Teriyaki Salmon Salad
Dessert: Tiramisu
Menu choice not guaranteed past noon.
DEADLINE:
Wednesday evening, January 5th
LATE FEE:
Late cancellations and no-shows will be billed.
Reservations made after the deadline will be charged $25, if accepted.
Walk-ins will be charged $25, if accommodated.
TO MAKE RESERVATIONS:
Call 941-379-9233 or e-mail reserve@sarasotadems.com
December 11th Club Luncheon
Posted by: | CommentsSpeaker Dr. Susan MacManus: “The 2010 Elections: What Happened and What’s Next”
Check-in opens at 11 a.m. Luncheon program begins at noon.
MENU:
Grilled Corvina in Lemon Caper Sauce w/basmati rice and vegetables
OR
Grilled Seasonal Veggie Wrap w/side of cole slaw
Dessert: Cherry Pie
Menu choice not guaranteed past noon.
DEADLINE:
Wednesday evening, December 8th
LATE FEE:
Late cancellations and no-shows will be billed.
Reservations made after the deadline will be charged $25, if accepted.
Walk-ins will be charged $25, if accommodated.
TO MAKE RESERVATIONS:
Call 941-379-9233 or e-mail reserve@sarasotadems.com
During the first half of the 20th century, Newtown (and Overtown before it) had a thriving business community. What happened?
Two things. As desegregation spread, minority consumers were attracted to shops where they hadn’t been welcome before. At the same time, chains were putting “mom & pop stores” out of business — in both the black and white communities. But the chains rarely invested in minority communities. While we now expect to see a Walgreens at every major intersection and several Publix stores near our homes, the closest supermarket to Newtown, the north Trail Winn-Dixie, is closing. Without a thriving business community, consumers have limited access to goods and services and workers have few job opportunities.
How can we address this problem (which is not unique to Sarasota, or Florida)? Our November speaker has some answers.
Al Piña is Chair of the Florida Minority Community Reinvestment Coalition and President of Urban Redevelopment Solutions, Inc. Piña cites statistics showing that untapped potential for economic growth exists in minority communities. Tapping this potential would significantly enhance Florida’s overall economy. He will present a framework for analyzing Florida’s minority markets, and discuss a community economic development tool to integrate inner city assets (including consumption and labor) into the local and regional economy.
Al Piña is an urban community economic development professional in the field of community economic development in minority communities. He uses his extensive for-profit corporate experience to offer market-based arguments for investing in neglected areas.
Join us on Sat., Nov. 13 to learn more about how Democrats can encourage business investment in minority markets and grow Florida’s economy.
To make a reservation, e-mail us at reserve@sarasotadems.com. Click here for location, cost, and menu.
On September 11, 2010 the Democratic Club of Sarasota is pleased to welcome back Representative Keith Fitzgerald as our guest speaker. Always a favorite of Sarasota Democrats, Keith will share his insight on the challenges facing Democrats in Tallahassee and provide an update on his campaign.
Keith was first elected to represent State House District 69 in 2006. His district includes the northern half of Sarasota County and a small portion of Manatee County.
As a Ph.D. in political science, he has studied politics his whole life, taught at colleges and universities and conducted scholarly research. Prior to his election, Keith’s leadership positions included service on the Advisory Council of Faculty Senates, the Board of Trustees of New College of Florida and the Sarasota City Charter Review Board.
During his time in office, Keith has fought for issues such as affordable housing, election reform, smart growth and environmental conservation. Keith serves on the Economic Expansion and Infrastructure Council and the Environmental Protection Committee and is the Democratic Ranking Member on the Ethics and Elections Committee. Keith was also appointed Deputy Policy Chair for the House Democratic Caucus, giving him a central role in shaping the caucus’s policy agenda.
Born in Springfield, OH and raised in Louisville, KY, Keith holds a B.A. from the University of Louisville, and a Ph.D. from Indiana University. Keith has lived in Sarasota and taught political science at New College of Florida since 1994.
Reservation Details:
Call: 941-379-9233 or
E-mail: reserve@sarasotadems.com
Only e-mail reservations will receive a confirmation. If no reply, please resend.
Menu Choices
- Chicken Florentine with Basmati Rice and Chef’s Vegetables
- Oriental Stir-Fried Vegetables on White Rice with fried Won Ton Garnish
Dessert
- Passion Fruit Sorbet with Almond Cookie
Menu not guaranteed past noon
Reservation deadline, Wednesday, September 8th
$23 for Members with Reservations, $25 for Guests and Walk-in’s.
Location: Laurel Oak Country Club, 2700 Gary Player Blvd, Sarasota, FL
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August Luncheon – Local Democrats in the August 24th Primary Election
Posted by: | CommentsJoin us on Saturday, August 14th at Laurel Oak Country Club to hear from our local candidates who will be on the August 24th ballot.
U.S. Congress, District 13
Rick Eaton v James Golden
State House of Representatives, District 55
Darryl Rouson (incumbent) v April Sheffield
Sarasota County Charter Review Board, District 2
Rick Farmer v Diana Harrington
Reservation Details:
Call: 941-379-9233 or
E-mail: reserve@sarasotadems.com
Only e-mail reservations will receive a confirmation. If no reply, please resend.
Menu Choices
- Grilled Tilapia in lemon caper sauce with basmati rice and vegetables
- Fresh Vegetable Greek Salad
Dessert
- Apple Pie
Menu not guaranteed past noon
Reservation deadline, Wednesday, August 11th
See Events Calendar (View All Events) for location and pricing information.
July 10th Luncheon – Economist Lauren Rudd
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The Economic Maelstrom in Washington
Learn the answer at the Democratic Club of Sarasota’s next luncheon meeting on Sat., July 10. Economist and financial columnist Lauren Rudd will speak on the topic, “The Economic Maelstrom in Washington — what it means to you.” Rudd will highlight and analyze some of the key economic issues and how they will play into both your investment portfolio and the 2010 election.
Click here for more information on Lauren Rudd.
Reservation Details:
Call: 941-379-9233 or
E-mail: reserve@sarasotadems.com
Only e-mail reservations will receive a confirmation. If no reply, please resend.
Menu Choices
- Chicken Marsala with Basmati Rice and Vegetables
- Vegetarian Lasagna with Side of Vegetables
Dessert
- Key Lime Pie
Menu not guaranteed past noon
Reservation deadline, Wednesday, July 7th
