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Gala Information: Dinner Reservations are SOLD OUT!

Sunday, April 24

Cocktails at 5, Dinner at 6

GROVE Ballroom, 10670 Boardwalk Loop (Main Street) Lakewood Ranch  

More than 300 guests are expected for an enjoyable and informative evening this year at the Gala. Three of the Democratic candidates for Governor – Charlie Crist, Nikki Fried and Annette Taddeo – are scheduled to participate in a moderated panel discussion.

Additionally, Rep. Val Demings will use video to address the crowd. Demings is the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate seat now held by Sen. Marco Rubio. She will be introduced on the video by Democratic Senator Cory Booker. 

This is our premier county-wide fundraising event, hosted again by our favorite Gala Gal, Jenelle Taylor.  

The Gala Program Booklet will be viewed by hundreds of Gala goers who want to support local businesses that support us.  We are excited to bring you a super program and can hardly wait to see you! 

Dinner seating is SOLD OUT! Thank you for making your dinner reservations well in advance.

Some Underwriting and Sponsorship opportunities may still be available. View the packages below, then contact Lucy Lapides at lucy@lwrdems.com or (941) 704-5971 afternoons.

1. Online. Click here. 

2. In writing. Download the Underwriting and Sponsorship PDF form below.

For general information, click here.

We assume everyone attending will be vaccinated, of course.

Thank you for supporting democracy.