MANATEE -- Deadline for making reservations for the 2012 Candidate College at USF Sarasota-Manatee is Friday.RSVP to sarasotacountycivicleague@gmail.com or by calling Kim Noyes at 941-925-2970.
The Candidate College is set for 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at Selby Auditorium, USF Sarasota Manatee, 8350 N. Tamiami Trail.
Cost is $35 per person, and includes continental breakfast, box lunch and materials.
The course is taught by respected grassroots leaders, political consultants and former elected officials.
The course is designed for anyone interested in good government who is considering running for office.
Challenges for biz topic set for caucus
BRADENTON -- Manatee Democratic Business Caucus meets 6 p.m. Friday at Prima Donna Ristorante Italiano, 5718 Cortez Road. Keith Fitzgerald will discuss “The Challenges Ahead for Business.” Information: Vicki Waters at 941-753-9741.
Voter suppression topic of Democrats
PERIDIA -- The Southeast Manatee County Democratic Club luncheon is set for 11:30 a.m. Jan. 19 at the Peridia Golf and Country Club. The luncheon topic: “Voter Suppression” by Peter Tannen of the ACLU. Cost: $15. RSVP to Paul Dain at 941-756-4050.
Rex Jensen to address Manatee Forum
BRADENTON -- Rex Jensen, president and chief executive officer of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, will be the guest speaker at the Manatee Forum, Republican Women Federated 6 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Bradenton Country Club.
Providing jobs in a downturn economy, his vision has impacted local businesses and help improve bottom lines. Long-term plans show why Lakewood Ranch is a top-tier sports destination and an award winning community.
Dinner cost: $20. RSVP: Sicily32@tampabay.rr.com or janebgrace@aol.com
-- Herald staff reports
