Collier County Democratic Party

Collier County Democratic Executive Committee Meeting
2024-11-06 17:30 - 20:00, 2024-12-04 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | FL
This is the monthly business meeting of the Collier County Democratic Executive Committee, scheduled for the first Wednesday of the month.
A meet and greet with the DEC members and guests begins at 5:30, with the business meeting to begin at 6:30 P.M.
All guests must be registered Democrats. Registration is required to attend. Only DEC members may participate and vote in the business meeting.

Collier County Democratic Club - Potluck Welcome Back Dinner
2024-11-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Veterans Community Park, 1895 Veterans Park Drive, Naples, FL, 34109, United States
Come to the Annual Potluck Dinner at Veteran’s Community Park in N. Naples, off Immokalee. The club provides the entree of Bar-B-Q Chicken and Pulled Pork. Please bring a salad, side or dessert to share and your preferred beverage. LET’S HOPE THAT WE HAVE SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE!!
We will be in the large Pavillion beyond the roller rink and pickleball courts on the south side of the first parking lot on Monday November 18th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.

Collier County Democratic Club Holiday Party
2024-12-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Mulligans Bar & Grill, 5375 Hibiscus Drive, Naples, FL, 34113, United States
Join us for a festive HOLIDAY celebration at Mulligan’s Bar and Grill on the terrace overlooking the Hibiscus Golf Club course. Please bring a monetary donation to benefit the Immokalee Rural Neighborhoods Association. For the last several years CCDC provided $25 gift cards to parents in the Immokalee developments so they can purchase gifts for their children.

Collier County Democratic Executive Committee Meeting
2025-01-08 17:30 - 20:00 | Collier County Education Association, 6710 Lone Oak Blvd., Naples, FL, 34109, United States
Come meet fellow Democrats and discover that there are more of us than you might think! Together, we’re building a stronger community and taking action to make a difference. At this meeting, we’ll discuss plans for engaging with the community and hearing directly from you about the issues that matter most.
Let’s start 2025 energized and united. We look forward to seeing you there!

Social Hour: 5:30 PM
Meeting Begins: 6:30 PM

Collier County Democratic Club - January 13, 2025 Meeting
2025-01-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Collier County Education Association, 6710 Lone Oak Blvd., Naples, FL, 34109, United States
ENHANCED JUVENILE JUSTICE THROUGH THE CIVIL CITATION PROGRAM This month we will host Libbie Bramson and Nancy Garfien from the Juvenile Justice Committee of the League of Women Voters of Collier County.
The Civil Citation program is an alternative to arrest for eligible minors who have committed first-time, low level misdemeanor offenses. It is an opportunity for a successful future with a recidivism rate of 4-5%.
Civil Citation is one of the most valuable tools available to combat juvenile delinquency. Collier County is one of the leaders in Florida but there is opportunity to expand the program.

Collier County Democratic Executive Committee Meeting
2025-02-05 17:30 - 20:00, 2025-06-04 17:30 - 20:00 | Collier County Education Association, 6710 Lone Oak Blvd., Naples, FL, 34109, United States
All registered Democrats are invited to join us for the Collier County Democratic Executive Committee meeting! We are no longer at the Goodlette Road location, so our meetings will take place in various locations around Collier County. Read the Democratic Dispatch on the 1st of each month to find out where the meeting will be.
Come meet fellow Democrats, find out that there are more of us than you think, and learn about our plans to engage with the community in 2025. Together, we can make a difference!
Social Hour begins at 5:30 pm Business meeting begins at 6:30 pm
All guests must be registered Democrats. Registration is required to attend. Only DEC members may participate and vote in the business meeting.

Collier County Democratic Club February Meeting
2025-02-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Collier County Education Association, 6710 Lone Oak Blvd., Naples, FL, 34109, United States
“Protecting the Greater Western Everglades from Sprawl Development.” Amber Crooks, of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, will discuss the past and current threats to the endangered Florida panther, as a symbol of wild Florida. The decisions made now will determine the fate of this species, as well as our wetlands, public lands, and the Florida Wildlife Corridor. Learn more about the Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s efforts and how we can all fight to protect our green spaces and quality of life.
Amber Crooks is the Senior Environmental Policy Advisor for the Conservancy of Southwest Florida who specializes in wildlife policy and water resource policy. As an advocate with the Conservancy since 2007, Amber has also worked on oil drilling issues, environmental lands acquisition, and permitting review of proposed development, transportation, mining, and other projects within the southwest Florida area. Amber has served as the Chair for the United States Fish and Wildlife Service’s Panther Recovery Implementation Team Transportation Subteam.

Collier County Democratic Environmental Caucus of Florida Environmental Roundtable
2025-03-01 10:00 - 15:00 | FL
SATURDAY, MARCH 1ST10 AM to 3 PM
We hope this begins a Collier County community discussion to learn what environmental issues affect all of us who live and work here, and how we can elect leaders who will address our concerns.
Space is limited, however if registration is full, you will be able to attend virtually. Lunch will be provided for those attending in person. Agenda for the Day:
Enjoy coffee and pastries in the morning session when we will hear from you, from our candidates and our elected officials:

How are you affected by the consequences of pollution and climate change?
What have candidates learned from voters as they campaigned?
What environmental concerns do citizens raise with our elected officials?

Join us for lunch, which will be provided.
In the afternoon, join past and prospective candidates to discuss how we can work together to elect leaders who will tackle the environmental issues that affect us all, including:
– increasingly destructive storms, – unaffordable or unavailable insurance, – extreme heat, – lack of affordable housing, – poor water quality, – unchecked development
Let’s work together as a community to ensure that our elected leadership confronts our environmental challenges.

Collier County Democratic Executive Committee Meeting
2025-03-05 17:30 - 20:00, 2025-04-02 17:30 - 20:00 | Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples, 34116, United States

Collier County Democratic Club March Meeting
2025-03-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Collier County Education Association, 6710 Lone Oak Blvd., Naples, FL, 34109, United States
Deb Henry, Marco Island City Council Member, will speak on How a Dem Ran for Office and won in SW Florida.
Deb was a small business owner of a commercial specialty construction company. Her second career is one of service; President of Home and School Association at St. John Catholic High School, Marco Island Rotary and Chamber of Commerce. She has been employed by the Supervisor of Elections and is on the Board of Directors for Avow Hospice. In 2022, she was hailed as a “Hurricane Ian Hero” by the Naples Daily News by assisting housing displaced residents.

Hands Off! Collier County Fights Back
2025-04-05 14:00 - 15:30 | Collier County Courthouse, 3315 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL, 34112
We are working with a local indivisible group to put on this rally: Hands Off! Collier County Fights Back
Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. They’re taking everything they can get their hands on and daring the world to stop them. Collier County, alongside Americans across the country, is fighting back. Join our Hands Off rally to demand a stop the chaos and the looting of our country.
Link to the event hosts signup sheet: https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/event/765955/
Looking to collaborate with others? Join this Indivisible group: https://forms.gle/Wtuqga8rbQeC8TJaA
Check out handsoff2025.com for more information

INTERFAITH PRIDE SERVICE
2025-04-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6340 Napa Woods Way, Naples, FL, 34119, United States
On Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 4 PM there will be an Interfaith Pride Service. It is a gathering of people of many and no faith in celebration and support of the LGBTQIA + community.

Collier County Democratic Club April Meeting
2025-04-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Collier County Education Association, 6710 Lone Oak Blvd., Naples, FL, 34109, United States
Florida Women’s Reproductive Health Update post Amendment 4
We welcome Dawnyelle Singleton, the Manager of Volunteers and Community Programs for the Florida Alliance of The Planned Parenthood Affiliates. In this role, she supervises and executes community engagement initiatives across the service region. As a proud alumnus of Florida State University, she holds memberships with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Sarasota Black Caucus, ASALH, and the League of Women Voters. In 2022, Singleton ran for the School Board in Sarasota County, District 1. She is a leadership enthusiast with graduations from Leadership Sarasota, Gulf Coast Leadership Institute, Florida Institute for Political Leadership and Grassroots Organizing Strategy Leadership.

PROTEST RALLY - Celebrate Freedom. Honor Our History. Raise Your Voice.
2025-04-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Collier County Courthouse, 3315 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL, 34112
Celebrate Freedom. Honor Our History. Raise Your Voice.
On April 19th, we gather in Collier County to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution—a moment when ordinary people stood together with extraordinary courage and declared: No to tyranny. Yes to liberty.
Now it’s our turn to carry that legacy forward.
Join F.R.E.E. Indivisible SWFL for a vibrant and uplifting rally as we celebrate the power of unity, resilience, and people-driven change. We’ll begin on the courthouse steps with spirited music and a quick safety briefing, then march together in a powerful demonstration of our shared values and unwavering resolve.
Bring the energy—and bring the fun!

Water to stay refreshed
Bold signs to amplify your message
Noisemakers to lift the crowd
Fun hats or decorated umbrellas for shade and flair
American flags to show your patriotism
Family and friends who believe in democracy
And most importantly—bring YOU.

Let’s honor the past by showing up for the future.
Let’s remind the world that WE THE PEOPLE are still here—and we’re not backing down.
See you there!

MAY DAY MAY DAY Rally, May 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM
2025-05-01 18:30 - 20:00 | FL
We are partnering with FREE Indivisible SWFL to bring you this event.
This May 1st, join us in Collier County as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution—when brave patriots stood up and said NO to tyranny!
From California’s fields to Chicago’s classrooms to healthcare clinics nationwide, and here in Naples Florida, people are rising up. We’re done watching billionaires like Musk and Trump strip our rights, starve our schools, attack unions, target elders, dehumanize LGBTQ families and disappear immigrants. This is a war on basic human rights—and we’re fighting back.
On May Day, we’re peacefully marching for housing, healthcare, fair wages, union rights, and dignity for all, no matter your race, who you love, where you live, or where you’re from. We’re not asking. We’re taking back what’s ours. Their time is up. Ours is just beginning. Join us in telling the Trump regime we won’t back down!
Bring your family, your friends, your energy and your spirit. Where: Collier County Courthouse steps. When: May 1, 2025 at 6:30 pm
How to prepare: Bring water to stay refreshed. Bold signs to make your voice heard. Noise makers to rally the crowd. Fun hats or decorated umbrellas for shade and style! Flags to show your patriotism. Bring family and friends but most of all bring yourself. It’s time to honor our history and remind the world that in America, WE THE PEOPLE stand strong. See you there! Bring your energy and your spirit:
Water to stay refreshed Bold signs to make your voice heard Noise makers to rally the crowd Fun hats or decorated umbrellas for shade and style! Flags to show your patriotism Bring family and friends but most of all bring yourself. It’s time to honor our history and remind the world that in America, WE THE PEOPLE stand strong. See you there!
Looking to collaborate with others? Join our local FREE Indivisible SWFL group: https://forms.gle/Wtuqga8rbQeC8TJaA
Become more active in the Collier County Democratic Party by becoming a volunteer, sign up for legislative action alerts, signing up for our newsletter, becoming a sustaining donating member of the Collier County Democratic Party towards obtaining a new office and supporting community events, etc. https://collierdems.org/event/collier-county-democratic-executive-committee-meeting-22/

Naples Pride v. City Of Naples et al, Rally
2025-05-02 08:30 - 10:00 | Old Lee County Courthouse, 2120 Main Street, Fort Myers, FL, 33901, United States
Naples Pride is reaching a pivotal moment in their federal lawsuit against the City of Naples et al. They need our support to protect their First Amendment Rights in a Peaceful Rally on the date of the court case in Ft. Myers FL on Friday May 2.
From their Press Release: “Naples Pride Stands Firm in Defense of the First Amendment…Naples Pride filed a lawsuit on April 10, 2025—represented by ACLU Florida and Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP—along with a preliminary injunction over the weekend, against the City of Naples for violating our First Amendment rights by censoring our use of family-Friendly drag as a form of celebration and by imposing discriminatory security fees that threaten our ability to hold our annual Naples Pride Festival. This fight is not just about Pride. It’s about the First Amendment. “Our right to free speech does not disappear just because some people don’t like the message—or the people delivering it. If government officials can target our LGBTQ+ nonprofit today for political reasons, they can target anyone tomorrow. That should concern every citizen, regardless of political affiliation or identity.” Cori Craciun, Executive Director, Naples Pride”
Location 1: Before the hearing, Naples Pride is inviting all supporters to join us for a peaceful rally at on May 02, 2025, 8:30 AM – 10 AM, at Rally Old Lee County Courthouse, located at: 2120 Main St, Fort Myers, FL 33901.
Location 2: May 02, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Fort Myers Federal Courthouse , 2110 First St, Fort Myers, FL 33901, USA If you enter the courthouse, No phone or signs allowed inside. Please dress respectfully, stay silent, and do not show reactions (positive or negative).
More details will be provided when you sign up

Rally to Protect Citizens Rights. May 7, Ft. Myers
2025-05-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Old Lee County Courthouse, 2120 Main Street, Fort Myers, FL, 33901, United States
Gov. DeSantis signed CS/HB 1205 – Amendments to the State Constitution bill passed making it more difficult for citizens to initiate amendment petitions.
By working together, we will protect voters’ Constitutional power! Join the rally in Ft. Myers Florida to protest at the Jenna Persons-Mulika’s office, the bill sponsor.
Location: Legislative Office, at the Old Lee County Courthouse, 2120 Main St., Fort Myers FL Date & Time: Wed May 7, 2025 4 PM – & 7 PM

Collier County Democratic Executive Committee Meeting
2025-05-07 17:30 - 20:00 | FL
All registered Democrats are invited to join us for the Collier County Democratic Executive Committee meeting! We are no longer at the Goodlette Road location, so our meetings will take place in various locations around Collier County. Read the Democratic Dispatch on the 1st of each month to find out where the meeting will be. Sign up to receive it at: www.CollierDems.org.
There is a virtual option to attend.
Come meet fellow Democrats, find out that there are more of us than you think, and learn about our plans to engage with the community in 2025, share with us how you think Collier Dems should secure the 2026 elections.
Together, we can make a difference!
Social Hour begins at 5:30 pm Business meeting begins at 6:30 pm
Registration is required to attend. Only DEC members will vote in any business decisions.

Collier County Democratic Club May (5/12/25) Meeting
2025-05-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Collier County Education Association, 6710 Lone Oak Blvd., Naples, FL, 34109, United States
Diane Preston Moore, President of the League of Women’s Voters of Collier County, will present “Over 100 Years of Empowering Voters: Why the League of Women Voters Still Matters”. She will review the history of LWV and discuss the actions the League has taken in the more recent past, including legal action by the Florida and US Leagues.
Ms. Moore has been a member of the League of Women Voters of Collier County for over 10 years. She has been on the Board of LWVCC since 2020, served as Vice President of LWVCC from 2021-22, and as President of LWVCC from 2022-25. She currently chairs both the Governance Committee and the Speakers Bureau. In addition, Preston Moore served as a past Chairs of the Education Committee and of the Canvassing Board Subcommittee of Voter Services.
Diane received her Bachelor of Science in 1987 and her J.D. in 1996, both from the College of William & Mary. She practiced in the Washington, D.C. office of Whiteford, Taylor & Preston for 5 years. Diane relocated to Naples to be closer to her husband’s family, and practiced law with Bond, Schoeneck & King, then with Fowler White before “retiring” to work part-time in the family’s hospitality businesses, the Vanderbilt Beach Resort and Turtle Club Restaurant.
REFRESHMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE.

VOICE OF CHANGE TOWNHALL
2025-05-17 10:30 - 12:00 | FL
Collier County Democratic Party is partnering with FREE Indivisible SWFL to bring you the Voice of Change Town Hall
This is a F.R.E.E. Indivisible SWFL event. Get Ready! On May 17 at 1030 a.m., we’re gathering on the steps of the Collier County Courthouse for an event you won’t want to miss!
We’re coming together to support a fresh, bold voice – former Florida Congressperson & National Political Commentator David Jolly! David knows firsthand the challenges Floridians face and brings courage, compassion and wisdom to political discourse. He will be listening to our concerns and answering your questions.
This moment is about the future we want for our families, our communities, and our Democracy.
So, bring your friends, your neighbors, and your hope – and let’s show what’s possible when we stand United for progress!
Pro tips: Dress cool, bring plenty of water, a sign, a folding chair, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat for shade. Write down your questions or concerns in advance (with time permitting, will try to hear from as many attendees as possible)
More details are coming soon but don’t wait – register today because this is one event you won’t want to sit out!
To attend, register HERE

Florida Democratic Senior Caucus May 2025 Meeting
2025-05-22 18:00 - 20:00 | FL
This month, we are excited to welcome two speakers. They are Rick Wilson and Laura F. Kelley.
Co-founder and Board Member of The Lincoln Project, Rick Wilson is a renowned political strategist, infamous award-winning ad-maker and political podcast host, writer, speaker, and political commentator on MSNBC, CNN, ABC News, NPR, Real Time with Bill Maher, and various American and international news national outlets. A 30-year veteran of national Republican politics, Rick got his start in the 1988 Presidential campaign of George Herbert Walker Bush and has produced groundbreaking and award-winning political advertising, strategic counsel to winning political candidates, SuperPACS, state parties, the national campaign committees, and corporate, association, and government clients across the nation and around the world.
Laura F. Kelley is the Chair of the Miami-Dade County Democratic Executive Committee and a passionate advocate for democracy, justice, and immigrant rights. She is the founder of LFK Immigration PA, a comprehensive boutique immigration law firm based in Doral, Florida, and has more than a decade of experience practicing immigration law. Laura previously served as Chair of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) South Florida Chapter and as Vice-Chair of AILA National’s Wellness Committee. In 2024, Laura ran for the Florida State House of Representatives in District 111, championing policies focused on expanding opportunity and protecting fundamental rights. She earned her JD from the University of California College of the Law San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings) in 2006 and her LLM in European Union Law from Universidad Carlos III in Madrid, Spain in 2009.
GO TO THIS LINK TO REGISTER:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Rt4QmIM1RvOm7UGpimUAcQ#/registration

NAPLES PRIDE FEST 2025
2025-06-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave S, Naples, 34102
Get ready, SWFL! We’re bringing the BIGGEST celebration of love, diversity, and equality back to Downtown Naples!​

Collier County Democratic Club June Happy Hour Tues. 6/17
2025-06-17 17:15 - 19:15 | Bistro 821, 831 5th Ave S, Naples, FL, 34102, United States
Join like-minded folks at Bistro 821 (celebrating their 30th anniversary) for a summer Wine & Dine special – for $26 per person you may have 2 glasses of wine and a choice of 6 entrees such as linguine with clam sauce, pork loin piccata, sole, blackened salmon or an 8 oz. sirloin. Of course, you may skip dinner and join for a libation or appetizer of your choice.

Collier County Democratic Executive Committee Meeting
2025-07-02 17:30 - 20:00 | FL
All registered Democrats are invited to attend the upcoming meeting of the Collier County Democratic Executive Committee.
We hope you’ll join us for this engaging and informative session!
We are no longer at the Goodlette Road location, so our meetings will take place in various locations around Collier County. Read the Democratic Dispatch on the 1st of each month to find out where the meeting will be. Sign up to receive it at: www.CollierDems.org.
Come meet fellow Democrats, find out that there are more of us than you think, and learn about our plans to engage with the community in 2025, share with us how you think Collier Dems should secure the 2026 elections.
Together, we can make a difference!
Social Hour begins at 5:30 pm Business meeting begins at 6:30 pm
Registration is required to attend. Only DEC members will vote in any business decisions.

City of Naples 4th of July Parade on Fri July 4, 2025
2025-07-04 07:00 - 11:00 | 3rd Street So and 9th Ave So, 3rd St South and 9th Ave South, Naples, FL, 34102, United States
Let’s show them what democracy looks like! Join the Democrat Party at the City of Naples 4th of July Parade.
Our theme will be the American Flag, highlights of the US Constitution & the importance of Voting. Dress up in your best patriotic (red, white & blue) & democratic gear & show your patriotic spirit! If you have a Statue of Liberty Costume or Flag outfit, please wear them. I will have some flag capes.
Staging begins at 7:00 am at 3rd St. South & 9th Ave South. The parade will begin promptly at 9 AM
Our exact staging location within the lineup may not be known until before the event & will be communicated out as soon as we have it.

CCDC July Happy Hour/Dinner Sunday July 13th 5-7pm
2025-07-13 17:00 - 19:00 | The French, 365 5th Ave S, Naples, FL, 34102
Join like-minded people for a pre-Bastille Day celebration at The French on 5th Avenue! Enjoy the Happy Hour menu of Escargot, Charcuterie, Oysters, Camembert cheese, Croque Monsieur or Steak Frites. There is also a Summer Sunset Soiree menu – 3 courses for $39.00. Hope to see you there…au revoir!
Please RSVP by July 10th at noon and if you can not attend cancel your reservation.

Good Trouble Lives On
2025-07-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Collier County Courthouse, 3315 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL, 34112
Join the National John Lewis Day of Action – “Good Trouble Lives On”
On Thursday, July 17, Naples will join communities across the country for “Good Trouble Lives On”—a national day of action to honor the legacy of Congressman John Lewis and push back against growing attacks on our democracy and our civil rights.
Here in Naples, Florida, we’ll gather at the Collier County Courthouse for a rally and short march to the streets. The event will feature local speakers, voter registration, volunteer sign-ups, and a food drive supporting our local food bank (food donations can be dropped off starting at 6:00 PM).
This event is hosted by 50501 Collier County and co-hosted by F.R.E.E. Indivisible SWFL.
Together, we’ll raise our voices to demand a democracy where everyone—Black, Brown, white, immigrant, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, and working people—can be heard and live with dignity.
Why Now?
Twelve years after the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act in Shelby County v. Holder, we are witnessing one of the most aggressive rollbacks of civil rights in decades. Laws are being passed that restrict voting, criminalize protest, slash healthcare, and target Black, Brown, immigrant, and LGBTQ+ communities.
Congressman John Lewis reminded us that we don’t wait for permission to fight injustice. Change comes when we come together and make good trouble, necessary trouble.
What to Expect:

Local guest speakers
Voter registration and vote-by-mail sign-ups
Volunteer sign-up opportunities
Food donation drive (rental truck on-site in the parking lot)

Most-needed food items include:

16 oz Peanut Butter
15 oz Canned Vegetables, Tomatoes, and Beans
1 lb Pasta (preferably spaghetti) and Pasta Sauce
Macaroni & Cheese, Rice, Dry Beans
Canned Meats & Fish, Soups
Instant Mashed Potatoes
Breakfast Cereals, Oatmeal, and Fruit (cups, canned, or dried)

Bring signs honoring John Lewis and advocating for democracy, justice, and voting rights.
Media are welcome to attend and help uplift the voices of our community.
RSVP Links:

Sign up with 50501: https://www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/event/804534/
Sign up with F.R.E.E. Indivisible SWFL: https://www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/event/805500/

Bring your friends, your neighbors, and your commitment to justice.
When we stand together, we rise.
