April 2022 Events
**Our biggest event of the year**
Expansive silent auction - exciting live auction - great speakers and entertainment - and best of all.... lots of Democrats!
Headquarters Now Open
Every Weekday, Noon to 4:00 pm
Manatee Democratic HQ, 435 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton
We're back in business at headquarters with an awesome staff! Stop over and say hi or schedule a meeting for your group. Contact us at ManateeDemOffice@gmail.com or call 941-301-4336 during office hours.
Voter Outreach Door-to-Door
Every Friday and Saturday, 3:30 pm
Manatee Democratic HQ, 435 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton
Stop at headquarters for info and materials. If you are new, we will help you get started and pair you up with an experienced volunteer. Contact Dan Coppinger at dancoppy@gmail.com.
Black Caucus Voter Registration
Every Wednesday and Friday, 10 am - 2 pm
Members of the Manatee County Democratic Black Caucus meet potential new voters at business locations and parks. Contact Florence Shelton-Clark at msdbcoutreach@gmail.com.
Make Calls for Vote By Mail
Any day 9:30 am to 8:00 pm
Give Democratic voters important info on how to enroll in Vote By Mail. We provide training and support. Make calls from your home or from Democratic headquarters at 435 Cortez Road W during office hours. Contact Bev Pannee at beverlypannee@gmail.com.
Manatee Democratic Club
Thursday, April 7, 11:30 am
Peridia Golf & Country Club, 4950 Peridia Blvd E, Bradenton
We will focus on voter suppression and new Florida legislation with guest speakers from the League of Women Voters: Alice Newlon and Carolyn Sheets. Luncheon cost is $15 payable at the door. Contact Paul Dain at pauldain73@gmail.com.
Lakewood Ranch Democratic Club
Tuesday, April 12, 7:00 pm (Online)
Speaker will be Kathy Rahal the holder of many senior positions in the US National Intelligence community and NSA representative to NATO.
Contact Lucy Lapides, lucy@lwrdems.com.
Democratic Progressive Caucus
Wednesday, April 13, 6:30pm (Online)
Join the caucus for community projects and activism, including affordable housing, POPS (Protect Our Publics Schools) and our new Diversity and Inclusion project. Contact Steve Ryan at vanryan93@yahoo.com
Democratic Women's Club
Thursday, April 14, 11:30am-1:00pm
Peridia Golf & Country Club 4950 Peridia Blvd E, Bradenton
Guest speaker will be Lucy Lapides, president of the Lakewood Ranch Democratic Club. Lucy, who is once again spearheading the Manatee County Democratic Gala. Contact Joanie Lebaron at joanielebaron@gmail.com or 941-243-0169.
Democratic Environmental Caucus together with Anna Maria Island and W Manatee Democratic Club
Thursday, April 14, 7:00 pm (Online)
Join us as we learn from water disposal expert Jesse Ehren about the science behind deep water injection wells like the one slated for Piney Point. Contact Ruth Lawler or Cyndy Rosso at eco.manateedems@gmail.com.
North River Democratic Club
Saturday, April 16, 3:00-4:00pm (online)
Speaker TBA.... The North River Democrats' mission is provide a welcoming place where Democrats can learn, discuss and take action.  Contact John Brackett at
Anna Maria Island and W Manatee Democratic Club
Thursday, April 18, 11:30am to 1:00pm
Doctor’s Garden - 5312 Holmes Blvd. #B, Holmes Beach (Next to the Doctor's Office)
The club is holding its face-to-face April Meeting on the 18th. Bring a lunch, if you wish. Tracy Pratt will present and facilitate a discussion on How to Talk with an NPA. Contact Barbara Ehren at barbara.ehren@gmail.com.
Democratic LGBTQ+ Caucus
Wednesday, April 20, 6:00 pm
Meeting info TBA. Contact Kent Noel at ManateeLGBTADems@gmail.com
Blue Wave Voter Outreach
Saturday, April 23, 10:00am
Manatee Democratic HQ, 435 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton
Come to Manatee Dem headquarters for your walk list and materials, then head out with a partner. Drinks and snacks provided. Contact: BlueWaveManatee@gmail.com.
DEC Meeting
Tuesday, April 26, 6:00-7:30 pm
We are finally getting back together in person! Plans for a a hybrid in-person/Zoom meeting are in the works. Details coming soon. Contact the DEC at info@manateecountydemocrats.com.
Manatee County Democratic Black Caucus
Thursday, April 28, 6:00 pm (Online)
Join us to achieve optimum success in getting Democrats out to vote in 2022! For more info, contact Michelle Grimsley at mngrimsley@yahoo.com
Donate Now
Defend our Democracy! Donate generously to help get Democrats elected. We are a 100% volunteer organization and count on you to keep our operations going. Thank you!
Manatee County Democratic Party
435 Cortez Road West
941-301-4336 hqmanateedems@gmail.com