Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Twenty-six candidates for local offices made their way to a political forum Oct. 16 at the Palmetto Club.
With just 22 days before the General Elections, candidates for local offices are scrambling to be seen, heard and endorsed. Such was the case Tuesday night when candidates gathered at the Palmetto Club in FishHawk Ranch at the invitation of the FishHawk Ranch Homeowners Association. There, they were seen and heard by a smattering of interested residents, attributing the light turnout in the county's largest voting precinct to the fact that the political forum was on the same night as the presidential debate. Undeterred, candidates took the opportunity to talk about their qualifications and platforms for two minutes, handed out campaign literature and shook hands with potential voters. State House District 57 candidate Bruce Barnett, D-…
The Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce and the South Shore Chamber of Commerce held a political forum Oct. 11.
Sixteen candidates running for local, state and federal offices had a chance to sway south county voters during a political forum held Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Hilton Garden Inn Tampa/Riverview/Brandon. The Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce and the South Shore Chamber of Commerce co-hosted the forum to educate voters. The candidates addressed a large crowd and spoke on various issues affecting the community. Although disagreeing on platform issues, the candidates were united in reminding the crowd the importance of voting in this crucial General Election Nov. 6. Dr. Bryan Thatcher of Thatcher Properties moderated the forum. Attendees enjoyed light hors d'oeuvres compliments of Tampa Electric and Mosaic Fertilizer LLC. For information…
Thursday, October 11, 2012
The forum will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn Tampa East/Riverview/Brandon, 4328 Garden Vista Dr., Riverview.
The Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce, has invited candidates to speak at the 2012 Political Forum scheduled for tonight, Oct. 11 at the Hilton Garden Inn Tampa East/Riverview/Brandon, 4328 Garden Vista Dr., Riverview. The two-hour forum is set to begin at 6 p.m. "The evening has been designed to educate and bring awareness to our community and [to] give the candidates an opportunity to speak on issues affecting us on the local and state levels," said Tanya Doran, executive director of the Riverview chamber. Those attending should arrive early. Doran said a standing-room-only crowd is expected. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no charge to attend. A cash …
Monday, October 1, 2012
The forum will take place Oct. 11 at the Hilton Garden Inn Tampa East/Brandon.
The Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce, has invited candidates to speak at the 2012 Political Forum scheduled for Oct. 11 at the Hilton Garden Inn Tampa East/Brandon. The two-hour forum is set to begin at 6 p.m. "The evening has been designed to educate and bring awareness to our community and [to] give the candidates an opportunity to speak on issues affecting us on the local and state levels," said Tanya Doran, executive director of the Riverview chamber. Arrive early; a standing-room-only crowd is expected. Seating is first-come, first-served and there is no charge to attend. A cash bar and appetizers will be provided. RSVP online or call the Riverview chamber office at 813-234…
Jery Elliott
12:11 pm on Tuesday, October 2, 2012
I'll be there .. it is certainly an opportunity to tell Terry Kemple to his face what a freaking moron he si! more ›