45,000! It’s a huge number to contemplate. On an average day in 2019, some 45,000 detainees were held in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers. How do you visualize that? How do you memorialize each one of those individuals? Glen Ring, a member of the Human Rights Group of the Kent Street Coalition…
Do you have questions about Sunseeker Resort and other development plans and issues for Charlotte County? Join the Democratic Women’s Club (DWC) of Charlotte County on Monday, April 12 at 4:00 pm for a Zoom meeting, featuring guest speaker Dave Gammon, the Director of Economic Development for Charlotte County. This is an opportunity to learn…
Dr. Richard Whitman will review the status and trends of recreational water quality of Charlotte County beaches at the next monthly meeting of the Environmental Caucus on Tuesday, April 6th at 1:30 pm. – His presentation will point out specific concerns, the need for pollution source identification, more timely notification, increased advisory reliability, and examples…
By James Williams, Charlotte Dems contributing writer and Rotary Club member From May 28th to 31st, United States flags will fly in a solemn formation at Laishley Park, creating an awe-inspiring panorama that will be available for everyone to enjoy. This stirring display of 1000+ flags will be a community tribute to honor our heroes. …
By Roxy Moore, President, Charlotte County Democratic Club Please register here to receive the Zoom link prior to the meeting. The Charlotte County Democratic Club (CCDC) will meet virtually by Zoom this coming Saturday, March 13th at 10 am. After social interactions, the meeting will formally begin at 10:15 am with the Pledge of Allegiance.…
Do you live in northwest Charlotte County, such as Rotonda, Placida and Englewood? Then please consider attending the next monthly meeting of the Englewood Democratic Club, which serves voters in both Charlotte and Sarasota County. The meeting will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, March 24th at 5:30 pm. Please register in advance at https://www.mobilize.us/sarasotacountydec/event/378001/…
By Teresa Jenkins, Chair, Charlotte County Democratic Executive Committee Sign up here to register and participate. During our insightful discussion that took place on February 26 after reading the book White Fragility, a participant inquired: “Why are some White people afraid of Black people?” Join us for a conversation with esteemed Professor David Altheide on…
Joanna Pohopin, the Director of Development for the Charlotte County Homeless Coalition, will be the guest speaker at the Monday, March 8th Charlotte County Democratic Women’s Club (DWC) meeting held at 4:00 pm via Zoom. She will discuss the program with a special emphasis on the effects of the pandemic. A brief business meeting will…
Nikki Fried, Florida’s 12th Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services and our top-ranking Florida Democrat will address the Charlotte County Democratic Executive Committee (CCDEC) at its monthly meeting held via Zoom on Monday, March 1st promptly at 6 PM. Register for this event here. She is holding conversations with all stakeholders in our Party, to…
It’s warming up to 46 in Washington DC on Inauguration Day! Opinion by the Washington Post Editorial Board, Jan. 19, 2021 Well, we made it. Some 1,461 days after Donald Trump took office as president, he must leave it, having been defeated for reelection last Nov. 3 by Joseph R. Biden Jr., who was sworn in…
The regular legislative session in Florida begins on March 2, 2021. To help us predict the Florida House and Senate priorities for 2021, Dr. Jeffrey Sharkey, President and CEO of Capital Alliance Group, Inc., will be our guest speaker. With his close working relationship with top policy makers and extensive knowledge of the political process,…
Join Charlotte County Democrats at 3596 Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte on Saturday Oct 24th from 10 am to 1 pm as we combine our Wave for Biden with a celebration of Charlotte County People of Color Unity for Communities. UNITY FOR COMMUNITIES will celebrate UNITY in all Charlotte County People of Color, as we…
By Linda Porterfield, Charlotte County Dems Writer On Saturday, October 17th, the loud and proud voices of 165 Charlotte County women and those who support them delivered one, unified message to the Trump administration: “We’ve had enough!” at the event held on Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte. The goal of the rally was to advocate…
By Kay Blue, Charlotte County Women’s Club Sara Ayers-Rigby, Director of the Southeast/Southwest Regions of the Florida Public Archaeology Network will be the presenter at the Monday, October 12, 2020, virtual meeting of the Charlotte County Democratic Women’s Club, which will start at 4:00 pm on Zoom. The program is in keeping with October’s focus…
By Linda Porterfield, Charlotte County Dems writer Join Charlotte County Democrats and all women who are mothers, daughters, children and the men who support them on Saturday, October 17th from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at our headquarters, 3596 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, Florida for a rally protesting the administration’s assault on women. Music and…
By Linda Porterfield, Charlotte Dems writer America formally honors our veterans with two national holidays during the year: Memorial Day and Veterans’ Day. In recognition of Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, Charlotte County Democrats will host a third, local day of opportunity to pay tribute to fallen and returning veterans who served our country.…
By Linda Porterfield, Charlotte Dems Writer On Sunday, September 27th from 2 to 3 PM, Charlotte County Democrats will host an event to honor veterans who served our country and in recognition of Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day. The event will occur at the Vietnam War Memorial within Laishley Park at 200 Harbor Walk…
On Wednesday, September 23rd at 7 PM, David Jones, our candidate for Florida House of Representative, District 75, invites you to a Fun virtual event, where the Raising is optional. Hear great speakers and music while you learn more about David Jones and what he plans to do after he is elected. Like all of…
The Englewood Democratic Club will hold its next Virtual Zoom Meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 5:30 pm. The speaker for the evening is our candidate, Allen Ellison, Democratic Nominee for US House of Representatives, FL 17. Here’s your chance to reconnect with fellow Englewood Democrats (without a mask), hear from our local candidates…
By Linda Porterfield, Charlotte County Dems writer You may have seen us on Saturday mornings or Tuesday afternoons standing by the north side of Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte. We’re wearing blue or sometimes crazy apparel, holding Biden-Harris, David Jones or Allen Ellison signs (occasionally all three!) and rigorously waving. Frequently we receive an appreciative…