Islander to host Popcorn and Politics forum
Everything tastes better with butter, especially popcorn and even politics.
The Islander newspaper continues its tradition of hosting an old-fashioned election season party with Popcorn and Politics, which will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10.
Attendees can expect to hear from candidates in the island elections, as well as discussions on other political affairs and current events at the newspaper office, 5604B Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.
The Islander is extending invitations to local candidates to attend the forum and address constituents, who will be invited to vote in a straw poll.
For more information, call The Islander at 941-778-7978.
Brunch benefits Holmes Beach candidates
A Champagne brunch will be held 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, for Holmes Beach commission candidate Andy Sheridan and Holmes Beach mayoral candidate and longtime Commissioner David Zaccagnino.
The brunch will take place at a private home in Holmes Beach and will be hosted by Bob and Laurie Mock, whose invitation announced a full brunch menu and live music by saxophonist John Fantucchio.
The minimum donation is $75 in advance.
For more information, call Laurie Mock at 941-896-9981.
Other dates and events this election season:
• Oct. 6, the deadline for Manatee County residents to vote in the general election.
• Oct. 25-Nov. 1, early voting for the general election at four locations — Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto; Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch; Rocky Bluff Library, 6750 U.S. 301, Ellenton; and Supervisor of Elections Office, 600 301 Blvd. W., Suite 118, Bradenton. Early voting hours will be 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Oct. 29, last day to request a vote-by-mail ballot for the general election.
• Nov. 4, general election. Polls will open at 7 a.m. and will close at 7 p.m.
For voting locations and other details about the 2014 election cycle, go to votemanatee.com or call 941-741-3823.