Tuesday, july 24th wine, cheese & politics – Candidate Round Up with Moderator Robert Eckhart from the Herald-Tribune – local Democratic candidates in downtown sarasota
Now’s your chance to get to know each of our local Democratic candidates better. Figure out which ones you want to volunteer your time for. Decide whose campaigns will receive your hard-earned dollars.
Moderated by Robert Eckhart, journalist with the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, the July 24th Wine, Cheese & Politics event at 1350 Main Street will feature our candidates in a format that will allow you to hear updates about their campaigns and ask questions. Candidates attending include:
- Keith Fitzgerald, running for United States Congress in a campaign that has attracted national attention,
- Adam Tebrugge, running for Florida House of Representatives for newly drawn District 71 which includes Sarasota areas west of the Trail and the Keys north of Siesta,
- Liz Alpert, running against Republican Ray Pilon for Florida House of Representatives for newly drawn District 72 which lies west of I-75 and extends as far south as Osprey,
- John Torraco, running for State Attorney for the 12th Judicial Circuit, an office that is now open as the incumbent, Republican Earl Moreland, retires after 24 years.
- Jen Cohen, running for County Commissioner, District 3
- Teresa Carafelli, running for re-election to the Hospital Board Central District, Seat 1
Attendees will be invited to submit your questions for the candidates in writing before the event by e-mail. More details soon.
The event is at 1350 Main Street, 6th Floor, Downtown Sarasota at 6:30 p.m. Wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided along with light bites.
Please make your reservations by e-mailing rsvp@sarasotadems.com or leaving a message at 404-4678. Attendees who make reservations will be entered into a drawing for a Proud Sarasota Democrat Tote Bag filled with goodies valued at $50.
Cost for members is $15 and for non-members, $20. Payment can be prepaid by mailing a check made payable to the DCS to: PO Box 51076, Sarasota, FL 34232 or at the door the night of the event. Please fill out checks ahead of time made payable to the DCS.