Good morning Democrats of Indian River. It has been a busy week in Florida politics with much of it centering on the authoritarian leadership of our governor, Ron DeSantis. Here's a brief look at the Florida stories making national headlines this week:
Today, Vice President Harris will visit Florida to deliver remarks in response to the Florida Board of Education approval of new standards promoting that Black slaves benefited from slavery.
Advocates spoke out in Tallahassee against DeSantis' racist and unconstitutional property ban law restricting AAPI immigrants and others from purchasing property.
Insurance providers are pulling out of Florida and Republicans have no plan to address the insurance crisis they created.
Senator Rick Scott has competition. Navy Veteran and Democrat Phil Ehr has officially launched his campaign for Florida Senate 2024.
BREAKING Donald Trump's criminal trial on charges of withholding and concealing classified and top-secret documents will begin in Ft. Pierce, Florida on May 20, 2024.
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We need your help! Our July Food Drive continues to collect items to restock the United Against Poverty emergency food pantry. Stop by our headquarters to drop off your donations and pick up some flyers to post on your community boards and businesses.
Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition will hold their annual "Dancing with Vero's Stars" November 18, 2023. The fundraiser will take place at Riverside Theatre. They'lll offer an evening of tempting tangos, sizzling salsas and jiving jitterbugs, performed by local stars matched with professional dance instructors.fundraiser. Make a plan now to celebrate and support the Healthy Start Coalition whose core values include:
🌈 Diversity: Embracing uniqueness for an inclusive, innovative environment.
💡 Integrity: Honesty, transparency, and respect in all we do.
🤝 Relationships: Building trust and collaboration for better service.
🏆 Excellence: Striving to exceed expectations with evidence-based programs.
Steering Meeting
Wednesday August 16, 2023 5 p.m. zoom meeting
DEC Meeting Wednesday July 26, 2023 6 p.m. Heritage Center
Democratic Club of Indian River Meeting Thursday, August 17, 2023
Community Center, 2266 14th Ave, Vero Beach
Democratic Club of Indian River Board Meeting Thursday August 10, 2023 6 p.m.
DWC Book Group Friday July 28, 2023 2 - 4 p.m.
Bjorkman Room at Brackett Library on IRSC Mueller Campus
We will discuss, "The Woman They Could Not Silence: One Woman, Her Incredible Fight for Freedom, and the Men Who Tried to Make Her Disappear" by Kate Moore
Taxpayer's Association Meeting Friday August 4, 2023 11:30 a.m. Vero Beach Yacht Club
Attendance is open to the public. A buffet luncheon is available for $25. Reservations must be made in advance via their website. Topic will be a roundtable discussion of local business leaders.
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
Tuesday August 15, 2023 9 a.m.
Indian River County
Board of County Commission Meeting. Details here.
Tuesday, August 8, 2023 9:30 a.m.
City of Vero Beach
Regular City Council Meeting. Details here.
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Town of Indian River Shores
Regular Town Council Meeting.
Thursday August 3, 2023 7 p.m.
City of Fellsmere
Regular City Council Meeting details here.
Monday July 24, 2023 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. School District of Indian River County School Board Business Meeting. Details here.
