PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES FLORIDA APPEARANCE CALENDAR

This is as complete a list as I could put together using information from the various candidate's Web sites (at least, those that actually list upcoming events) and media sources. Of course, please remember that in some cases a campaign may not publicaly announce an event, relying on the host to rely on word of mouth to invite like-minded supporters.

MONDAY, JUNE 25:
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Mitt Romney - Fundraising Reception
The Sembler Center
5858 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg
Tickets: $1,000 / person or $2,300 for a photo opportunity with the candidate

TUESDAY, JUNE 26:
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Mitt Romney - Fundraising Luncheon
Location not announced
Bradenton

FRIDAY, JUNE 29:
7:00 - 9:00 PM
John Edwards - "Small Change for Big Change" Fundraising Event
Lowry Park Zoo, Saunders Pavillion
1101 West Sligh Avenue
Tampa
Admission: $15/person
NOTE: This event is being hosted by trial attorneys C. Steven Yerrid and James L. Wilkes, II.

SATURDAY, JUNE 30:
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Hillary Rodham Clinton - "Women's Breakfast" Fundraising Event
Parrot Jungle
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
Miami
Tickets: $100

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Dennis Kucinich - St. Pete Pride (GBLT) Promenade Parade
Central Avenue between 21st and 31th Streets
St. Petersburg
Free Event

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Joe Biden, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Christopher Dodd, John Edwards, Dennis Kucinich, Barack Obama, Bill Richardson - National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials 24th Annual Conference / Presidential Candidates Forum
Disney's Contemporary Resort
4600 North World Drive
Lake Buena Vista
Private Event

MONDAY, JULY 16:
TBA
Dennis Kucinich - International Longshoreman's Association - AFL-CIO / 33rd Quadrennial Convention
Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa
3555 South Ocean Drive
Hollywood
Private Event

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28:
7:30 - 9:00 PM
Dennis Kucinich - International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers / National Staff Conference
Conversation with the Candidates
Disney's Yacht Club Resort
1700 Epcot Resorts Road
Lake Buena Vista
Private Event

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 09:
Joe Biden, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Christopher Dodd, John Edwards, Dennis Kucinich, Barack Obama, Bill Richardson - The University of Miami and Univision Communications / Democratic Presidential Debate
BankUnited Center
1245 Dauer Drive
Coral Gables
NOTE: This debate will be the first event of it's kind to be conducted entirely in Spanish, with simultaneous translation to be made available for candidates who do not speak the language and to the audience. The event is the first of two such planned debates.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21:
Republican Party of Florida - Presidential Debate
Shingle Creek Resort
9939 Universal Boulevard
Orlando
NOTE: This is not a public event, but the debate will be cablecast live on Fox News Channel.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28:
Florida Democratic Party - State Convention
Disney's Yacht Club Resort
1700 Epcot Resorts Road
Lake Buena Vista
NOTE: While none of the party's presidential candidates have yet to confirm that they would attend, one would have to assume that many, if not all, would make an appearance. However, any such visits would be based on if state and national party officials can comprimise on a possible alternative to the Legislature's decision to move our primary into January in violation of the rules of both major political parties. If no middle ground can be reached, any candidate attending this event would be at risk of losing any national convention delegates he/she earns from Florida.