Florida U.S. Senate Candidates to Attend Broward GOP BBQ

In the race for the Republican nomination for the United States Senate to unseat Bill Nelson (D-FL) are Florida’s 34th United States Senator, George Lemieux, State Senate President Mike Haridopolos, and Former House Majority Leader Adam Hasner. They are all confirmed in their appearance for the Republican Party of Broward County – Grand Old Party BBQ.

Chairman Richard DeNapoli and the Republican Party of Broward County are proud to present the inaugural “Grand Old Party BBQ” this Saturday June 11th, 2011 at the famed Bergeron Ranch in western Broward County.

The “Country Afternoon” will headline and feature Congressman Allen West (FL-22), Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater, Florida House Representatives Matt Hudson, George Moraitis, and Jeanette Nunez, Broward Sheriff Al Lamberti, and Broward County Commissioner Chip LaMarca.

Returning to the Grand Old Party BBQ from his appearance as Emcee at the Republican Party of Broward County – 2011 Lincoln Day Dinner is Highlands County Commissioner Don Elwell.

BREC Chairman Richard DeNapoli will host a VIP event that will include elected officials and candidates for public office. “The reception offers an opportunity to chat one-on-one with our elected officials,” says DeNapoli. “You’ll also have an opportunity to talk with some of the candidates who have filed to run for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, the Florida House and Senate, as well as Broward County offices.”

The Broward Republican Party is expecting a record crowd. “It is my honor to chair the Grand Old Party BBQ,” says Sally Musser. “We have an amazing venue in the Bergeron Ranch, great speakers and a program that will honor and thank our elected officials.”

“I hope that you can join us because you won’t want to miss this event,” says former Plantation Councilman and BREC Executive Director Rico Petrocelli. “Come rain or shine, we are going to have a great time.”

This RSVP only event will be held at the scenic Bergeron Ranch, located at 21111 SW 16th Street, Weston, Florida 33322. The ranch will open for VIP admission at noon with general admission at 1pm. RSVP’s for the Grand Old Party BBQ will close on Friday, June 10th at 6pm.

Tickets for the VIP event (with photo opportunity) are $100.00 while general admission tickets are available at $35.00 each. Children 5-17 are $10.00 while those under 5 are free. Admission includes the picnic, food (hot dogs, hamburgers, etc.), games, fun, and prizes.

For more information, call Executive Director Rico Petrocelli at (954) 941-7775 or go to http://www.browardgop.org.