BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Florida Veterans for Common Sense - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://floridaveteransforcommonsense.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Florida Veterans for Common Sense REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260608T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260608T190000 DTSTAMP:20260603T203004Z CREATED:20260601T182525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T203004Z UID:10000059-1780941600-1780945200@floridaveteransforcommonsense.org SUMMARY:FLVCS FL-16 Meet and Greet DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out on hearing David Jolly\, candidate for Florida Governor. He will be the featured speaker at the 2026 FLVCS May meeting. David is seeking the Democratic nomination for Governor in a crowded Primary field of candidates. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please note\, Florida Primary Election Day is Tuesday\, August 18\, 2026. The Election Day also has voting for nonpartisan elections\, such as the Sarasota County School Board. All registered voters can vote. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David's Topic \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David will speak about his three core principles\, which are anchored in the belief\, that everyone should be treated with kindness\, dignity\, and respect and “…in a future where everyone has a fair shot to build their future in the great state of Florida.” In addition to his three core principles\, David’s message will cover how he intends to address Florida’s affordability crisis\, strengthen Florida’s economy\, restore services for our veterans\, and save our schools\, among other priorities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to attend \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us the the Unity of Sarasota Church. Meeting details are below. Please invite your family and friends to the 2026 FLVCS May meeting. \n\nUnity of Sarasota Church\n3023 Proctor Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34231\n7:00 PM EDT – 8:00 PM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you can not attend in person\, then please join us on Meet. We are no longer using Zoom. No registration is necessary. Click on the button below to join the meeting. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bio for David Jolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David grew up in Florida\, the son of a pastor. Today\, David and his wife Laura are raising their young family in Pinellas County where he served in Congress from 2014-2017. In Congress\, David focused on helping veterans and seniors\, supporting law enforcement\, protecting the environment\, and bringing resources back to Florida. David’s work to clean up government corruption was featured on 60 Minutes. Readmore about David. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Candidate Meet & Greet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There will be a candidate Meet & Greet in the Friendship Hall at the church from 6:00 PM EDT – 7:00 PM EDT. Candidates from multiple races in the Sarasota area and across Florida have been invited. Don’t miss this opportunity to interact on a 1-1 basis with the candidates. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important information for Florida Voters. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out when\, where\, and how to register and to vote in the upcoming elections on August 18 and November 3. click on the button below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Voter Information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Return to FLVCS Calendar URL:https://floridaveteransforcommonsense.org/event/flvcs-fl-16-meet-and-greet/ LOCATION:Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Rd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://floridaveteransforcommonsense.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Elections-Ahead-FL-16-Meet-and-Greet.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Florida Veterans for Common Sense%2C Inc.":MAILTO:contact@flvcs.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260608T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260608T200000 DTSTAMP:20260603T202606Z CREATED:20260531T215844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T202606Z UID:10000058-1780945200-1780948800@floridaveteransforcommonsense.org SUMMARY:2026 FLVCS June Meeting DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out on hearing David Jolly\, candidate for Florida Governor. He will be the featured speaker at the 2026 FLVCS May meeting. David is seeking the Democratic nomination for Governor in a crowded Primary field of candidates. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please note\, Florida Primary Election Day is Tuesday\, August 18\, 2026. The Election Day also has voting for nonpartisan elections\, such as the Sarasota County School Board. All registered voters can vote. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David's Topic \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David will speak about his three core principles\, which are anchored in the belief\, that everyone should be treated with kindness\, dignity\, and respect and “…in a future where everyone has a fair shot to build their future in the great state of Florida.” In addition to his three core principles\, David’s message will cover how he intends to address Florida’s affordability crisis\, strengthen Florida’s economy\, restore services for our veterans\, and save our schools\, among other priorities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to attend \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us the the Unity of Sarasota Church. Meeting details are below. Please invite your family and friends to the 2026 FLVCS May meeting. \n\nUnity of Sarasota Church\n3023 Proctor Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34231\n7:00 PM EDT – 8:00 PM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you can not attend in person\, then please join us on Meet. We are no longer using Zoom. No registration is necessary. Click on the button below to join the meeting. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bio for David Jolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David grew up in Florida\, the son of a pastor. Today\, David and his wife Laura are raising their young family in Pinellas County where he served in Congress from 2014-2017. In Congress\, David focused on helping veterans and seniors\, supporting law enforcement\, protecting the environment\, and bringing resources back to Florida. David’s work to clean up government corruption was featured on 60 Minutes. Readmore about David. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Candidate Meet & Greet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There will be a candidate Meet & Greet in the Friendship Hall at the church from 6:00 PM EDT – 7:00 PM EDT. Candidates from multiple races in the Sarasota area and across Florida have been invited. Don’t miss this opportunity to interact on a 1-1 basis with the candidates. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important information for Florida Voters. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out when\, where\, and how to register and to vote in the upcoming elections on August 18 and November 3. click on the button below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Voter Information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Return to FLVCS Calendar URL:https://floridaveteransforcommonsense.org/event/2026-flvcs-june-meeting/ LOCATION:Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Rd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231 CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://floridaveteransforcommonsense.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/candidate-forum-1200-x-494-px.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Florida Veterans for Common Sense%2C Inc.":MAILTO:contact@flvcs.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260613T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T195456Z CREATED:20260415T195412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T195456Z UID:10000055-1781355600-1781355600@floridaveteransforcommonsense.org SUMMARY:Kayak Trips for Vets - June DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out on hearing David Jolly\, candidate for Florida Governor. He will be the featured speaker at the 2026 FLVCS May meeting. David is seeking the Democratic nomination for Governor in a crowded Primary field of candidates. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please note\, Florida Primary Election Day is Tuesday\, August 18\, 2026. The Election Day also has voting for nonpartisan elections\, such as the Sarasota County School Board. All registered voters can vote. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David's Topic \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David will speak about his three core principles\, which are anchored in the belief\, that everyone should be treated with kindness\, dignity\, and respect and “…in a future where everyone has a fair shot to build their future in the great state of Florida.” In addition to his three core principles\, David’s message will cover how he intends to address Florida’s affordability crisis\, strengthen Florida’s economy\, restore services for our veterans\, and save our schools\, among other priorities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to attend \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us the the Unity of Sarasota Church. Meeting details are below. Please invite your family and friends to the 2026 FLVCS May meeting. \n\nUnity of Sarasota Church\n3023 Proctor Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34231\n7:00 PM EDT – 8:00 PM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you can not attend in person\, then please join us on Meet. We are no longer using Zoom. No registration is necessary. Click on the button below to join the meeting. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bio for David Jolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David grew up in Florida\, the son of a pastor. Today\, David and his wife Laura are raising their young family in Pinellas County where he served in Congress from 2014-2017. In Congress\, David focused on helping veterans and seniors\, supporting law enforcement\, protecting the environment\, and bringing resources back to Florida. David’s work to clean up government corruption was featured on 60 Minutes. Readmore about David. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Candidate Meet & Greet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There will be a candidate Meet & Greet in the Friendship Hall at the church from 6:00 PM EDT – 7:00 PM EDT. Candidates from multiple races in the Sarasota area and across Florida have been invited. Don’t miss this opportunity to interact on a 1-1 basis with the candidates. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important information for Florida Voters. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out when\, where\, and how to register and to vote in the upcoming elections on August 18 and November 3. click on the button below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Voter Information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Return to FLVCS Calendar URL:https://floridaveteransforcommonsense.org/event/kayak-trips-for-vets-june/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Veterans ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://floridaveteransforcommonsense.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/kayakers.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wayne Douchkoff":MAILTO:wdouchkoff@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260713T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260713T200000 DTSTAMP:20260704T161422Z CREATED:20260628T184949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T161422Z UID:10000060-1783969200-1783972800@floridaveteransforcommonsense.org SUMMARY:2026 FLVCS July Meeting DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out on hearing David Jolly\, candidate for Florida Governor. He will be the featured speaker at the 2026 FLVCS May meeting. David is seeking the Democratic nomination for Governor in a crowded Primary field of candidates. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please note\, Florida Primary Election Day is Tuesday\, August 18\, 2026. The Election Day also has voting for nonpartisan elections\, such as the Sarasota County School Board. All registered voters can vote. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David's Topic \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David will speak about his three core principles\, which are anchored in the belief\, that everyone should be treated with kindness\, dignity\, and respect and “…in a future where everyone has a fair shot to build their future in the great state of Florida.” In addition to his three core principles\, David’s message will cover how he intends to address Florida’s affordability crisis\, strengthen Florida’s economy\, restore services for our veterans\, and save our schools\, among other priorities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to attend \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us the the Unity of Sarasota Church. Meeting details are below. Please invite your family and friends to the 2026 FLVCS May meeting. \n\nUnity of Sarasota Church\n3023 Proctor Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34231\n7:00 PM EDT – 8:00 PM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you can not attend in person\, then please join us on Meet. We are no longer using Zoom. No registration is necessary. Click on the button below to join the meeting. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bio for David Jolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David grew up in Florida\, the son of a pastor. Today\, David and his wife Laura are raising their young family in Pinellas County where he served in Congress from 2014-2017. In Congress\, David focused on helping veterans and seniors\, supporting law enforcement\, protecting the environment\, and bringing resources back to Florida. David’s work to clean up government corruption was featured on 60 Minutes. Readmore about David. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Candidate Meet & Greet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There will be a candidate Meet & Greet in the Friendship Hall at the church from 6:00 PM EDT – 7:00 PM EDT. Candidates from multiple races in the Sarasota area and across Florida have been invited. Don’t miss this opportunity to interact on a 1-1 basis with the candidates. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important information for Florida Voters. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out when\, where\, and how to register and to vote in the upcoming elections on August 18 and November 3. click on the button below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Voter Information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Return to FLVCS Calendar URL:https://floridaveteransforcommonsense.org/event/2026-flvcs-july-meeting/ LOCATION:Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Rd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231 CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://floridaveteransforcommonsense.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Elections-Ahead-1200x628-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Florida Veterans for Common Sense%2C Inc.":MAILTO:contact@flvcs.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260810T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260810T200000 DTSTAMP:20261010T192122Z CREATED:20260725T201842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261010T192122Z UID:10000061-1786388400-1786392000@floridaveteransforcommonsense.org SUMMARY:2026 FLVCS August Meeting DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out on hearing David Jolly\, candidate for Florida Governor. He will be the featured speaker at the 2026 FLVCS May meeting. David is seeking the Democratic nomination for Governor in a crowded Primary field of candidates. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please note\, Florida Primary Election Day is Tuesday\, August 18\, 2026. The Election Day also has voting for nonpartisan elections\, such as the Sarasota County School Board. All registered voters can vote. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David's Topic \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David will speak about his three core principles\, which are anchored in the belief\, that everyone should be treated with kindness\, dignity\, and respect and “…in a future where everyone has a fair shot to build their future in the great state of Florida.” In addition to his three core principles\, David’s message will cover how he intends to address Florida’s affordability crisis\, strengthen Florida’s economy\, restore services for our veterans\, and save our schools\, among other priorities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to attend \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us the the Unity of Sarasota Church. Meeting details are below. Please invite your family and friends to the 2026 FLVCS May meeting. \n\nUnity of Sarasota Church\n3023 Proctor Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34231\n7:00 PM EDT – 8:00 PM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you can not attend in person\, then please join us on Meet. We are no longer using Zoom. No registration is necessary. Click on the button below to join the meeting. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bio for David Jolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David grew up in Florida\, the son of a pastor. Today\, David and his wife Laura are raising their young family in Pinellas County where he served in Congress from 2014-2017. In Congress\, David focused on helping veterans and seniors\, supporting law enforcement\, protecting the environment\, and bringing resources back to Florida. David’s work to clean up government corruption was featured on 60 Minutes. Readmore about David. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Candidate Meet & Greet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There will be a candidate Meet & Greet in the Friendship Hall at the church from 6:00 PM EDT – 7:00 PM EDT. Candidates from multiple races in the Sarasota area and across Florida have been invited. Don’t miss this opportunity to interact on a 1-1 basis with the candidates. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important information for Florida Voters. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out when\, where\, and how to register and to vote in the upcoming elections on August 18 and November 3. click on the button below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Voter Information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Return to FLVCS Calendar URL:https://floridaveteransforcommonsense.org/event/2026-flvcs-august-meeting/ LOCATION:Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Rd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231 CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://floridaveteransforcommonsense.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Elections-Ahead-1200x628-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Florida Veterans for Common Sense%2C Inc.":MAILTO:contact@flvcs.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260914T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260914T200000 DTSTAMP:20260908T234721Z CREATED:20260908T233350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T234721Z UID:10000063-1789412400-1789416000@floridaveteransforcommonsense.org SUMMARY:2026 FLVCS September meeting DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out on hearing David Jolly\, candidate for Florida Governor. He will be the featured speaker at the 2026 FLVCS May meeting. David is seeking the Democratic nomination for Governor in a crowded Primary field of candidates. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please note\, Florida Primary Election Day is Tuesday\, August 18\, 2026. The Election Day also has voting for nonpartisan elections\, such as the Sarasota County School Board. All registered voters can vote. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David's Topic \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David will speak about his three core principles\, which are anchored in the belief\, that everyone should be treated with kindness\, dignity\, and respect and “…in a future where everyone has a fair shot to build their future in the great state of Florida.” In addition to his three core principles\, David’s message will cover how he intends to address Florida’s affordability crisis\, strengthen Florida’s economy\, restore services for our veterans\, and save our schools\, among other priorities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to attend \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us the the Unity of Sarasota Church. Meeting details are below. Please invite your family and friends to the 2026 FLVCS May meeting. \n\nUnity of Sarasota Church\n3023 Proctor Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34231\n7:00 PM EDT – 8:00 PM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you can not attend in person\, then please join us on Meet. We are no longer using Zoom. No registration is necessary. Click on the button below to join the meeting. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bio for David Jolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David grew up in Florida\, the son of a pastor. Today\, David and his wife Laura are raising their young family in Pinellas County where he served in Congress from 2014-2017. In Congress\, David focused on helping veterans and seniors\, supporting law enforcement\, protecting the environment\, and bringing resources back to Florida. David’s work to clean up government corruption was featured on 60 Minutes. Readmore about David. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Candidate Meet & Greet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There will be a candidate Meet & Greet in the Friendship Hall at the church from 6:00 PM EDT – 7:00 PM EDT. Candidates from multiple races in the Sarasota area and across Florida have been invited. Don’t miss this opportunity to interact on a 1-1 basis with the candidates. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important information for Florida Voters. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out when\, where\, and how to register and to vote in the upcoming elections on August 18 and November 3. click on the button below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Voter Information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Return to FLVCS Calendar URL:https://floridaveteransforcommonsense.org/event/2026-flvcs-september-meeting/ LOCATION:Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Rd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231 CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://floridaveteransforcommonsense.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/candidate-forum-1200-x-494-px.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Florida Veterans for Common Sense%2C Inc.":MAILTO:contact@flvcs.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261012T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261012T200000 DTSTAMP:20261010T192023Z CREATED:20261010T192023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261010T192023Z UID:10000065-1791831600-1791835200@floridaveteransforcommonsense.org SUMMARY:2026 FLVCS October Meeting DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out on hearing David Jolly\, candidate for Florida Governor. He will be the featured speaker at the 2026 FLVCS May meeting. David is seeking the Democratic nomination for Governor in a crowded Primary field of candidates. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please note\, Florida Primary Election Day is Tuesday\, August 18\, 2026. The Election Day also has voting for nonpartisan elections\, such as the Sarasota County School Board. All registered voters can vote. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David's Topic \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David will speak about his three core principles\, which are anchored in the belief\, that everyone should be treated with kindness\, dignity\, and respect and “…in a future where everyone has a fair shot to build their future in the great state of Florida.” In addition to his three core principles\, David’s message will cover how he intends to address Florida’s affordability crisis\, strengthen Florida’s economy\, restore services for our veterans\, and save our schools\, among other priorities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to attend \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us the the Unity of Sarasota Church. Meeting details are below. Please invite your family and friends to the 2026 FLVCS May meeting. \n\nUnity of Sarasota Church\n3023 Proctor Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34231\n7:00 PM EDT – 8:00 PM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you can not attend in person\, then please join us on Meet. We are no longer using Zoom. No registration is necessary. Click on the button below to join the meeting. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bio for David Jolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David grew up in Florida\, the son of a pastor. Today\, David and his wife Laura are raising their young family in Pinellas County where he served in Congress from 2014-2017. In Congress\, David focused on helping veterans and seniors\, supporting law enforcement\, protecting the environment\, and bringing resources back to Florida. David’s work to clean up government corruption was featured on 60 Minutes. Readmore about David. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Candidate Meet & Greet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There will be a candidate Meet & Greet in the Friendship Hall at the church from 6:00 PM EDT – 7:00 PM EDT. Candidates from multiple races in the Sarasota area and across Florida have been invited. Don’t miss this opportunity to interact on a 1-1 basis with the candidates. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important information for Florida Voters. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out when\, where\, and how to register and to vote in the upcoming elections on August 18 and November 3. click on the button below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Voter Information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Return to FLVCS Calendar URL:https://floridaveteransforcommonsense.org/event/2026-flvcs-october-meeting/ LOCATION:Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Rd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231 CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://floridaveteransforcommonsense.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Elections-Ahead-1200x628-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Florida Veterans for Common Sense%2C Inc.":MAILTO:contact@flvcs.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261024T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261024T123000 DTSTAMP:20261020T212336Z CREATED:20261020T212336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T212336Z UID:10000066-1792836000-1792845000@floridaveteransforcommonsense.org SUMMARY:Immigration was weaponized to break U.S. Democracy DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out on hearing David Jolly\, candidate for Florida Governor. He will be the featured speaker at the 2026 FLVCS May meeting. David is seeking the Democratic nomination for Governor in a crowded Primary field of candidates. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please note\, Florida Primary Election Day is Tuesday\, August 18\, 2026. The Election Day also has voting for nonpartisan elections\, such as the Sarasota County School Board. All registered voters can vote. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David's Topic \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David will speak about his three core principles\, which are anchored in the belief\, that everyone should be treated with kindness\, dignity\, and respect and “…in a future where everyone has a fair shot to build their future in the great state of Florida.” In addition to his three core principles\, David’s message will cover how he intends to address Florida’s affordability crisis\, strengthen Florida’s economy\, restore services for our veterans\, and save our schools\, among other priorities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to attend \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us the the Unity of Sarasota Church. Meeting details are below. Please invite your family and friends to the 2026 FLVCS May meeting. \n\nUnity of Sarasota Church\n3023 Proctor Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34231\n7:00 PM EDT – 8:00 PM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you can not attend in person\, then please join us on Meet. We are no longer using Zoom. No registration is necessary. Click on the button below to join the meeting. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bio for David Jolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David grew up in Florida\, the son of a pastor. Today\, David and his wife Laura are raising their young family in Pinellas County where he served in Congress from 2014-2017. In Congress\, David focused on helping veterans and seniors\, supporting law enforcement\, protecting the environment\, and bringing resources back to Florida. David’s work to clean up government corruption was featured on 60 Minutes. Readmore about David. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Candidate Meet & Greet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There will be a candidate Meet & Greet in the Friendship Hall at the church from 6:00 PM EDT – 7:00 PM EDT. Candidates from multiple races in the Sarasota area and across Florida have been invited. Don’t miss this opportunity to interact on a 1-1 basis with the candidates. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important information for Florida Voters. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out when\, where\, and how to register and to vote in the upcoming elections on August 18 and November 3. click on the button below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Voter Information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Return to FLVCS Calendar URL:https://floridaveteransforcommonsense.org/event/immigration-was-weaponized-to-break-u-s-democracy/ LOCATION:NAAR Hall\, 620 Shamrock Blvd.\, Venice\, FL\, 34293\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://floridaveteransforcommonsense.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Oct-24-Sarah-Towle.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261031T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261031T120000 DTSTAMP:20261027T231845Z CREATED:20261027T223401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T231845Z UID:10000070-1793437200-1793448000@floridaveteransforcommonsense.org SUMMARY:Kayak Trip for Veterans: Ken Thompson Park DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out on hearing David Jolly\, candidate for Florida Governor. He will be the featured speaker at the 2026 FLVCS May meeting. David is seeking the Democratic nomination for Governor in a crowded Primary field of candidates. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please note\, Florida Primary Election Day is Tuesday\, August 18\, 2026. The Election Day also has voting for nonpartisan elections\, such as the Sarasota County School Board. All registered voters can vote. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David's Topic \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David will speak about his three core principles\, which are anchored in the belief\, that everyone should be treated with kindness\, dignity\, and respect and “…in a future where everyone has a fair shot to build their future in the great state of Florida.” In addition to his three core principles\, David’s message will cover how he intends to address Florida’s affordability crisis\, strengthen Florida’s economy\, restore services for our veterans\, and save our schools\, among other priorities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to attend \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us the the Unity of Sarasota Church. Meeting details are below. Please invite your family and friends to the 2026 FLVCS May meeting. \n\nUnity of Sarasota Church\n3023 Proctor Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34231\n7:00 PM EDT – 8:00 PM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you can not attend in person\, then please join us on Meet. We are no longer using Zoom. No registration is necessary. Click on the button below to join the meeting. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bio for David Jolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David grew up in Florida\, the son of a pastor. Today\, David and his wife Laura are raising their young family in Pinellas County where he served in Congress from 2014-2017. In Congress\, David focused on helping veterans and seniors\, supporting law enforcement\, protecting the environment\, and bringing resources back to Florida. David’s work to clean up government corruption was featured on 60 Minutes. Readmore about David. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Candidate Meet & Greet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There will be a candidate Meet & Greet in the Friendship Hall at the church from 6:00 PM EDT – 7:00 PM EDT. Candidates from multiple races in the Sarasota area and across Florida have been invited. Don’t miss this opportunity to interact on a 1-1 basis with the candidates. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important information for Florida Voters. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out when\, where\, and how to register and to vote in the upcoming elections on August 18 and November 3. click on the button below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Voter Information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Return to FLVCS Calendar URL:https://floridaveteransforcommonsense.org/event/kayak-trip-for-veterans-ken-thompson-park-cleanup-2/ LOCATION:Ken Thomsopn Park\, 1700 Ken Thompson Pkwy\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://floridaveteransforcommonsense.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/kayakers.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wayne Douchkoff":MAILTO:wdouchkoff@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261109T070000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261109T090000 DTSTAMP:20261028T213717Z CREATED:20261027T154935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T213717Z UID:10000067-1794207600-1794214800@floridaveteransforcommonsense.org SUMMARY:Kiwanis Club Veterans Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out on hearing David Jolly\, candidate for Florida Governor. He will be the featured speaker at the 2026 FLVCS May meeting. David is seeking the Democratic nomination for Governor in a crowded Primary field of candidates. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please note\, Florida Primary Election Day is Tuesday\, August 18\, 2026. The Election Day also has voting for nonpartisan elections\, such as the Sarasota County School Board. All registered voters can vote. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David's Topic \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David will speak about his three core principles\, which are anchored in the belief\, that everyone should be treated with kindness\, dignity\, and respect and “…in a future where everyone has a fair shot to build their future in the great state of Florida.” In addition to his three core principles\, David’s message will cover how he intends to address Florida’s affordability crisis\, strengthen Florida’s economy\, restore services for our veterans\, and save our schools\, among other priorities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to attend \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us the the Unity of Sarasota Church. Meeting details are below. Please invite your family and friends to the 2026 FLVCS May meeting. \n\nUnity of Sarasota Church\n3023 Proctor Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34231\n7:00 PM EDT – 8:00 PM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you can not attend in person\, then please join us on Meet. We are no longer using Zoom. No registration is necessary. Click on the button below to join the meeting. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bio for David Jolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David grew up in Florida\, the son of a pastor. Today\, David and his wife Laura are raising their young family in Pinellas County where he served in Congress from 2014-2017. In Congress\, David focused on helping veterans and seniors\, supporting law enforcement\, protecting the environment\, and bringing resources back to Florida. David’s work to clean up government corruption was featured on 60 Minutes. Readmore about David. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Candidate Meet & Greet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There will be a candidate Meet & Greet in the Friendship Hall at the church from 6:00 PM EDT – 7:00 PM EDT. Candidates from multiple races in the Sarasota area and across Florida have been invited. Don’t miss this opportunity to interact on a 1-1 basis with the candidates. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important information for Florida Voters. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out when\, where\, and how to register and to vote in the upcoming elections on August 18 and November 3. click on the button below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Voter Information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Return to FLVCS Calendar URL:https://floridaveteransforcommonsense.org/event/kiwanis-club-veterans-breakfast/ LOCATION:Carlisle Inn\, 3727 Bahia Vista St\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34232\, United States CATEGORIES:Veterans ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://floridaveteransforcommonsense.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/KIWANIS-Veterans-Breakfast-2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sarasota Kiwanis Club":MAILTO:SRQKiwanisVeteransDayBreakfast@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261109T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261109T200000 DTSTAMP:20261030T222816Z CREATED:20261030T222741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261030T222816Z UID:10000072-1794250800-1794254400@floridaveteransforcommonsense.org SUMMARY:2026 FLVCS November Meeting DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out on hearing David Jolly\, candidate for Florida Governor. He will be the featured speaker at the 2026 FLVCS May meeting. David is seeking the Democratic nomination for Governor in a crowded Primary field of candidates. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please note\, Florida Primary Election Day is Tuesday\, August 18\, 2026. The Election Day also has voting for nonpartisan elections\, such as the Sarasota County School Board. All registered voters can vote. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David's Topic \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David will speak about his three core principles\, which are anchored in the belief\, that everyone should be treated with kindness\, dignity\, and respect and “…in a future where everyone has a fair shot to build their future in the great state of Florida.” In addition to his three core principles\, David’s message will cover how he intends to address Florida’s affordability crisis\, strengthen Florida’s economy\, restore services for our veterans\, and save our schools\, among other priorities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to attend \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us the the Unity of Sarasota Church. Meeting details are below. Please invite your family and friends to the 2026 FLVCS May meeting. \n\nUnity of Sarasota Church\n3023 Proctor Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34231\n7:00 PM EDT – 8:00 PM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you can not attend in person\, then please join us on Meet. We are no longer using Zoom. No registration is necessary. Click on the button below to join the meeting. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bio for David Jolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David grew up in Florida\, the son of a pastor. Today\, David and his wife Laura are raising their young family in Pinellas County where he served in Congress from 2014-2017. In Congress\, David focused on helping veterans and seniors\, supporting law enforcement\, protecting the environment\, and bringing resources back to Florida. David’s work to clean up government corruption was featured on 60 Minutes. Readmore about David. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Candidate Meet & Greet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There will be a candidate Meet & Greet in the Friendship Hall at the church from 6:00 PM EDT – 7:00 PM EDT. Candidates from multiple races in the Sarasota area and across Florida have been invited. Don’t miss this opportunity to interact on a 1-1 basis with the candidates. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important information for Florida Voters. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out when\, where\, and how to register and to vote in the upcoming elections on August 18 and November 3. click on the button below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Voter Information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Return to FLVCS Calendar URL:https://floridaveteransforcommonsense.org/event/2026-flvcs-november-meeting/ LOCATION:Unity of Sarasota\, 3023 Proctor Rd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231 CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://floridaveteransforcommonsense.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Soldiers-flag-cross.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Florida Veterans for Common Sense%2C Inc.":MAILTO:contact@flvcs.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261114T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261114T110000 DTSTAMP:20261028T193940Z CREATED:20261028T193940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T193940Z UID:10000071-1794646800-1794654000@floridaveteransforcommonsense.org SUMMARY:Promenade Estates Microforest Planting Day DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out on hearing David Jolly\, candidate for Florida Governor. He will be the featured speaker at the 2026 FLVCS May meeting. David is seeking the Democratic nomination for Governor in a crowded Primary field of candidates. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please note\, Florida Primary Election Day is Tuesday\, August 18\, 2026. The Election Day also has voting for nonpartisan elections\, such as the Sarasota County School Board. All registered voters can vote. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David's Topic \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David will speak about his three core principles\, which are anchored in the belief\, that everyone should be treated with kindness\, dignity\, and respect and “…in a future where everyone has a fair shot to build their future in the great state of Florida.” In addition to his three core principles\, David’s message will cover how he intends to address Florida’s affordability crisis\, strengthen Florida’s economy\, restore services for our veterans\, and save our schools\, among other priorities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How to attend \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us the the Unity of Sarasota Church. Meeting details are below. Please invite your family and friends to the 2026 FLVCS May meeting. \n\nUnity of Sarasota Church\n3023 Proctor Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34231\n7:00 PM EDT – 8:00 PM EDT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you can not attend in person\, then please join us on Meet. We are no longer using Zoom. No registration is necessary. Click on the button below to join the meeting. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bio for David Jolly \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David grew up in Florida\, the son of a pastor. Today\, David and his wife Laura are raising their young family in Pinellas County where he served in Congress from 2014-2017. In Congress\, David focused on helping veterans and seniors\, supporting law enforcement\, protecting the environment\, and bringing resources back to Florida. David’s work to clean up government corruption was featured on 60 Minutes. Readmore about David. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Candidate Meet & Greet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There will be a candidate Meet & Greet in the Friendship Hall at the church from 6:00 PM EDT – 7:00 PM EDT. Candidates from multiple races in the Sarasota area and across Florida have been invited. Don’t miss this opportunity to interact on a 1-1 basis with the candidates. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important information for Florida Voters. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out when\, where\, and how to register and to vote in the upcoming elections on August 18 and November 3. click on the button below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Voter Information\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Return to FLVCS Calendar URL:https://floridaveteransforcommonsense.org/event/promenade-estates-microforest-planting-day/ LOCATION:Promenade Estates Microforest\, 5767 Woodland Sage Dr\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34238\, United States CATEGORIES:Microforests ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://floridaveteransforcommonsense.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Promenade-November-Planting-Flier-20261028-Web.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Florida Veterans for Common Sense%2C Inc.":MAILTO:contact@flvcs.us END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR