Statement on FSU Shooting.
The Manatee County Democratic Party sends its heartfelt condolences to the families that lost their loved ones in the FSU campus shooting on April 17, 2025.
In America, no one should die by gun violence at a place of learning.
Our hearts go out to the surviving victims, and we pray for their physical and spiritual recoveries.
In America, no one should be injured by gun violence at a place of learning.
We hope for healing and peace for FSU students, their parents and loved ones, FSU alumni and all Floridians.
In America, no one should fear gun violence at a place of learning.
We thank law enforcement and the first responders for the care and protection they provided to FSU and Tallahassee in their hour of need.
In America, no one should have to run towards the sounds of gun violence at a place of learning.
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Town Hall Event with Special Guest David Jolly An Afternoon of Issues-Based Discussion
Join us for a Town Hall Event featuring local leaders and special guest, former Congressman and MSNBC Contributor, David Jolly.
Thousands of you requested a Town Hall in response to your concerns on draconian Executive Orders, DOGE firings, the economy, and elimination or cuts to vital programs for Veterans, Children, Seniors, vital research and global aid. Since our elected officials have ignored our requests for a Town Hall, the Manatee County Democratic Party and Indivisible Manatee will provide you with a forum to let your voices be heard.
Schedule (subject to change)
12:30pm Doors Open
12:55pm Final seating of Attendees
1:00pm Townhall Begins, Opening remarks.
1:15pm David Jolly Comments
1:30pm Moderated Discussion
1:45pm Presubmitted Audience Questions
2:15pm Closing Remarks
David Jolly
Former Rep. David Jolly served in the U.S. House of Representatives from (2014 – 2017) representing Pinellas County in the FL-13 District. A 5th generation Floridian, Jolly is known known for his fierce independent streak and bipartisan approach. He is a fierce campaign finance reform advocate.
David Jolly officially broke with the Republican party in 2018 and has been a vocal critic of Donald Trump and the MAGA movement.
Since leaving office, David Jolly has been a frequent contributor as a policy and politics analyst on MSNBC, CNN and Real Time with Bill Maher. In 2023, David Jolly appeared at the MCDP Gala as the keynote speaker.
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Sat, April 26, 2025 12:30-2:30pm
Bradenton, FL
Manatee Rising - Expo 2025
Democrats Gather for Change
The Expo is back & better than ever!
The Manatee County Democratic Party (MCDP) invites you to Expo 2025: Manatee Rising, our kickoff event for the 2025-2026 election season, Saturday, March 29, from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at the Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 3rd Ave W, Bradenton. Come to the Expo and learn...
Want to know how to advocate for issues important to you and help Dems win the 2026 midterm elections? The Expo will feature action-oriented breakout sessions, opportunities to interact with social and activist clubs and caucuses and chat with MCDP leaders. The purpose of the Expo is to attract volunteers to help local Democrats turn Manatee blue. There is a place for everyone who is concerned about the Republican dominance in our local, state and national political system.
Topics for the breakout sessions include social media techniques; registering new voters; enrolling voters in the Vote-By-Mail program; information about phoning, texting and emailing potential voters; and what is required to be a candidate for local elected offices.
