FL–Daybook

Associated Press Florida Daybook for Monday, Sept. 15.

FLORIDA

The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover.

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Sept. 15. 9:30 a.m. ELECTRIC CAR DEMONSTRATION — Media guests can take a short ride in the high-end Tesla Roadster and the popular Chevrolet Volt with electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts who are leading the Sept. 20 celebration “Electrify the Island at Mote Marine Laboratory.

Location: Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium

1600 Ken Thompson Parkway

City Island

Sarasota

Contacts: Hayley Rutger (Mote), 941-388-4441 ext 365

Sept. 15. 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. FSU PRESIDENT SEARCH-THRASHER — Forums and receptions are held for Florida State presidential candidate state Sen. John Thrasher.

Location: Augustus B. Turnbull III Florida State Conference Center

555 W. Pensacola St.

Tallahassee

Contacts: Dennis Schnittker (FSU), 850-445-9516

Sept. 15. 10 a.m. FRAUD PREVENTION — U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is hosting a Senior Fraud Prevention event with representatives from federal and local agencies. The safety fair will educate seniors on prevention methods and inform them of proactive measures they can take to protect themselves.

Location: Southwest Focal Point Senior Center

301 NW 103rd Ave.

Pembroke Pines

Contacts: Michael Liquerman (Wasserman Schultz), 954-732-9937

Sept. 15. 1:30 p.m. RESCUE DOG-BADGE CEREMONY — Fort Lauderdale Fire will be holding a brief ceremony for “RIT. Fort Lauderdale s FEMA Trained Rescue Dog. RIT is the only FEMA certified search and rescue canine in Broward County.

Location: Fort Lauderdale Fire Museum

1022 West Las Olas Blvd.

Fort Lauderdale

Contacts: Deputy Chief Timothy C. Heiser (Fort Laurderdale Fire Rescue), 954-298-6922

Notes: Media please RSVP to [email protected]

Sept. 15. 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. DOLPHINS-HUMANE SOCIETY — The Miami Dolphins and the Humane Society of Broward County will team up to spread awareness about responsible pet ownership. Dolphins players will engage with elementary and middle school Boys & Girls Club members and interact with pet ambassadors.

Location: Lester H. White Boys & Girls Club

2621 S.W. 15th St.

Fort Lauderdale

Contacts: Theresa Manahan (Dolphins), 305-943-1451

Sept. 16. 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. FSU PRESIDENT SEARCH-WHEATLY — Forums and receptions are held for Florida State presidential candidate Michele G. Wheatly, the former provost and vice president of academic affairs at West Virginia University.

Location: Augustus B. Turnbull III Florida State Conference Center

555 W. Pensacola St.

Tallahassee

Contacts: Dennis Schnittker (FSU), 850-445-9516

Sept. 17. 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. FSU PRESIDENT SEARCH-MARTIN — Forums and receptions are held for Florida State presidential candidate Michael V. Martin, the chancellor of the Colorado State University System.

Location: Augustus B. Turnbull III Florida State Conference Center

555 W. Pensacola St.

Tallahassee

Contacts: Dennis Schnittker (FSU), 850-445-9516

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