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RED TIDE: AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE

What do rats, E. coli, sexually transmitted diseases, and Karenia brevis (the Red Tide organism) have in common?
Join us on Saturday, April 13, 2024, as we welcome Cris Costello, Sierra Club Florida Senior Organizing Manager, who will dig into the details!

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Our executive board is dedicated to the tireless efforts of electing Democrats and informing the community about their rights and changes in the law.

DAVID
SHAPIRO

President

David Shapiro is a Board-Certified Civil Trial who has been practicing in Sarasota, Florida for 34 years and rated as an AV Preeminent® civil trial attorney by Martindale …

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CRAMER
VERDE

Vice President

Cramer is a Political Strategist who has worked in local, state, and national election campaigns. Throughout his career, Cramer has collaborated with various …

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LACHMAN

Recording Secretary

Meet Vicki, a Philadelphia native who prior to her retirement in 2012 was President of V.L. Associates and a Clinical Professor at Drexel University. With an …

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MONICA
STREACKER

Treasurer

Monica Streacker is a graduate of San Francisco State University with a BA in Public Health Administration. She retired to Sarasota after a career in the insurance …

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Red Tide: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure

Saturday, April 13, 2024 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Selby Library, Downtown Sarasota What do rats, E. coli, sexually transmitted diseases, and Karenia brevis (the Red Tide organism) have in[…]

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Autumn Boat Party Fundraiser

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2023 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm Marina Plaza, Sarasota 34236 Join us aboard Sarasota’s iconic LeBarge Tropical Cruise to experience a beautiful sunset on Sarasota Bay with[…]

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Luncheon and Presentation by Jim Delgado

JOIN US FOR LUNCHEON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2023 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Marina Jacks, 2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota 34236 Learn about the impact of Florida Law SB-1718 on the[…]

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