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Legislative Committee Meeting on 1/10

The Legislative Committee will be meeting on Sunday, January 10th, via telephone conference call beginning at 7:00pm EST. We will be discussing our Lobby Days event and ways that we can all help out to make this event successful. All interested members are encouraged to participate. Call In Number: 218-936-0324 Passcode: 302494# For more information […]

Winter Membership Meeting and Lobby Days

The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus will be hosting a Winter Membership Meeting in Tallahassee, in conjunction with our inaugural Lobby Days event, held February 1-2, 2016! Join LGBT and supportive leaders and activists from across the state as we work to defeat a number of discriminatory bills while encouraging support for a statewide non-discrimination policy. […]

Register Now for the 2015 Summer Membership Meeting

The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus’s Summer Membership Meeting is set for August 22, 2015, in Tampa, Florida, in conjunction with our Summer Gala!  The membership meeting will include continued development of the Caucus’s Strategic Plan, including Caucus plans for the 2016 elections.  We will also have a membership roundtable and networking session on Sunday morning,   Here […]

Freedom Democrats Make a Come Back

The Freedom Democrats, the Miami-Dade chapter of the Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus, are forming once again! The Freedom Democrats will be hosting a Summer Social Meet and Greet Coffee Hour at Starbucks, 9488 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores, FL, 33138, on Thursday, July 30, 2015, from 7:00 to 8:30pm. For more information, contact William Pena […]

MEETING NOTICE: Saturday, June 13th (Leadership Blue Weekend)

The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus will be hosting a membership meeting on Saturday, June 13, 2015, in conjunction with the Florida Democratic Party’s Leadership Blue Weekend! Diplomat Resort & Spa 3555 South Ocean Drive Hollywood, FL 33019 The membership meeting will begin at 10:00am in conference room # 303. Click here for a tentative schedule […]

$20.16 for 2016 Campaign

The Financial Resource Development Committee of the Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus announces the launch of a “$20.16 for 2016″ campaign! We need your help to raise funds that will allow us to elect Democrats and defeat Republicans all across the state in 2016! Use the PayPal link below to make a contribution using your bank […]

Dolphin Democrats Hosting Broward County Mayor Tim Ryan

The Dolphin Democrats invite you to attend our next general membership meeting on Wednesday, May 13 at 7:30 pm at the Pride Center at Equality Park located at 2040 North Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors, FL 33305. We are very proud to announce that our speaker for the meeting will be Broward County Mayor Tim Ryan! […]

UPDATED: Capital City GLBTA Democratic Caucus Opposes Transgender Hate Bill HB583

The Capital City GLBTA Democratic Caucus has moved to oppose and denounce FL House Bill 583, relating to Single-sex public facilities. The bill, introduced by State Representative Frank Artiles, (R- Miami), is a misguided and dangerous bill that discriminates against the transgender community. HB 583 would force individuals to use single-sex restrooms and public facilities […]

Update on Hotel Availability for Winter Membership Meeting

A special room rate of $89/night has been arranged at Paramount Plaza Hotel & Suites, 2900 SW 13th Street, for the nights of February 6th and 7th. At this time, king-sized rooms are sold out, but double-bed rooms are still available. Room reservations at this rate must be made by the end of the day […]

UPDATED: Register Now for Winter Membership Meeting

The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus is pleased to announce plans for our upcoming Winter (Biennial) Membership Meeting and Board Elections, held February 7, 2015, in Gainesville, Florida!  The membership meeting will include the election of officers and other board members, the consideration of bylaws changes and a discussion about transgender inclusion and participation in the Caucus.  […]

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