September 22nd – Wine, Cheese, & Politics with Equality Florida – GLBT Civil Rights
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, 6th 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.