Largo/Mid-Pinellas
Democratic Club
Upcoming Events
POLITICS IN THE PARK - Bring Your Own PICNICOct 23, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMJohn Taylor Park, Largo, 1100 8th Ave SW, Largo, FL 33770, USAEven though the Pandemic caused us to cancel last year's picnic, we are resuming our Annual Politics In the Park picnic! There are a few changes due to Covid. We ask each person to bring their own food and drink in a reusable container. We will be having a raffle to help us raise funds.
District 66 - Voter Registration EventAug 21, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PMClearwater, 1402 N Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755, USAWe have set a date for our first group voter registration canvassing event of 2021
May Membership Meeting - via ZOOMMay 18, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMvia ZOOMWe stick with Zoom meetings for a bit longer. In May we will welcome State Representative Anna Eskamani (HD47) back to fill us in on the recently completed legislative session.
January, 2020 Membership MeetingJan 20, 2020, 7:00 PM – 8:45 PMAcropol Family Restaurant, 1170 Starkey Rd, Largo, FL 33771, USAOur January speaker, Katie Vicsik is the Florida State Director at All on The Line, a campaign of the National Redistricting Action Fund. Katie leads Florida’s statewide program to create awareness & action around the redistricting process via strategic partnerships, and grassroots engagement.
11th Annual Holiday PotluckDec 07, 2019, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMRandolph Farms, Randolph Farms, Largo, FL 33774, USAOur Holiday Potluck is purely social -- come together with your fellow members, friends, and guests to enjoy good food and fellowship. The event will be held in the Clubhouse at Randolph Farms -- see below for directions.
November Membership MeetingNov 18, 2019, 3:00 PM – 8:45 PMAcropol Family Restaurant, 1170 Starkey Rd, Largo, FL 33771, USAOur speaker will be Jessica Ehrlich, a St. Petersburg, Florida attorney. She was the Democratic nominee for Florida's 13th congressional district in 2012 losing to long-time incumbent Bill Young. Along with her law practice, she is apolitical analyst for Fox News and the Fox News Business Channel.
October Membership MeetingOct 21, 2019, 6:30 PM – 8:45 PMAcropol Family Restaurant, 1170 Starkey Rd, Largo, FL 33771, USADarryl Paulson is Emeritus Professor of Government at USFSP, specializing in political parties and elections, Florida and Southern Politics. Paulson received his Ph. D. from Florida State University.
September Membership Meeting with Barbara ScottSep 16, 2019, 6:30 PM – 8:45 PMAcropol Family Restaurant, 1170 Starkey Rd, Largo, FL 33771, USAPinellas County Democratic Party Chair, Barbara Scott, along with Campaign Planning chair, Lisa Descoteau will update us on the accomplishments and plans for the 2020 elections! The Pinellas County Democratic Party is IN IT TO WIN IT and you will not want to miss this meeting!
August Membership Meeting - Rob LoreiAug 19, 2019, 6:30 PM – 8:45 PMAcropol Family Restaurant, 1170 Starkey Rd, Largo, FL 33771, USARob Lorei is a well-known local media personality in the Tampa Bay area. He is a co-founder of WMNF non-commercial radio and serves as its current news and public affairs director, as well as host and managing editor of Florida This Week on WEDU-TV.
July Membership Meeting ** "Doc" Dockery will speak to usJul 16, 2019, 6:30 PM – 8:45 PMAcropol Family Restaurant, 1170 Starkey Rd, Largo, FL 33771, USAJune 6th, 2019 was the 75th anniversary of D-Day. In honor of that important occasion, Doc was asked by several groups to give a speech that he wrote called: "Masterful Deceptions of D-Day". This speech is more entertaining than any spy novel you will ever read, and it is TRUE.
June Membership MeetingJun 18, 2019, 6:30 PM – 8:45 PMAcropol Family Restaurant, 1170 Starkey Rd, Largo, FL 33771, USAOur speaker will be Florida House District 69 Representative Jennifer Webb. Arrive at 6:30 to socialize and order food and/or beverages. Meeting starts at 7:00.
May Membership MeetingMay 21, 2019, 6:30 PM – 8:45 PMAcropol Family Restaurant, 1170 Starkey Rd, Largo, FL 33771, USALinda Lerner, one of Florida's longest-serving school board members was elected to the Pinellas County School Board in 1990 and has served six terms. Ms. Lerner is now the President of the Daystar Life Center. She will speak on the purpose and activities of the Center.
POLITICS IN THE PARK!Apr 27, 2019, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMJohn S. Taylor Park, 1100 8th Ave SW, Largo, FL 33770, USAJoin us for our 10th Annual Picnic/Potluck. Enjoy an old fashion afternoon of Politics in the Park! Drive around the lake to Shelter #4! Playground for Kids is nearby.
April Membership MeetingApr 15, 2019, 6:30 PM – 8:45 PMAcropol Family Restaurant, 1170 Starkey Rd, Largo, FL 33771, USAOur April speaker will be Dr. Susan MacManus. Her new topic is "Where People get their Political News".
March Membership Meeting change of speaker!Mar 18, 2019, 6:30 PM – 8:45 PMAcropol Family Restaurant, 1170 Starkey Rd, Largo, FL 33771, USAOur speaker for March will be Bryan Beckman from the Sierra Club. He will discuss their Ready for 100 project which he is running in Pinellas County. He led the Sierra Ready for 100 campaign in Largo, and now leads the Pinellas County Ready for 100 campaign.
February Membership MeetingFeb 18, 2019, 7:00 PM – 8:45 PMAcropol Family Restaurant, 1170 Starkey Rd, Largo, FL 33771, USAPinellas County Commissioner Janet Long will update us on the accomplishments of the Commission and plans for 2019.
January Membership MeetingJan 21, 2019, 7:00 PM – 8:45 PMAcropol Family Restaurant, 1170 Starkey Rd, Largo, FL 33771, USABruce Nisson - He will speak on Inequality. Dr. Bruce Nissen lives in St. Petersburg, and is a retired Labor Studies professor from Florida International University in Miami. He has published numerous books, journal articles, book chapters, and research reports.
10th Annual Holiday Potluck!Dec 08, 2018, 6:40 PM – 10:00 PM13300 Indian Rocks Rd, 13300 Indian Rocks Rd, Largo, FL 33774, USAWhy have a Holiday Potluck? Each year for the last 9 years the Largo/Mid-Pinellas Democratic Club has hosted a Holiday Potluck. We do not have speeches or hear from candidates. We eat, drink and socialize We always have wonderful food, made or bought by our members.
Upcoming Events
- Oct 23, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMJohn Taylor Park, Largo, 1100 8th Ave SW, Largo, FL 33770, USAEven though the Pandemic caused us to cancel last year's picnic, we are resuming our Annual Politics In the Park picnic! There are a few changes due to Covid. We ask each person to bring their own food and drink in a reusable container. We will be having a raffle to help us raise funds.