AIF Legislative Session Event

The party of the year for legislative session is hosted by the Associated Industries of Florida. Just about every elected official comes to shake hands and have a cold beverage. It gets ridiculously packed but is a great time. It is invite only so making friends with the lobbyists at AIF is a must in order to be in attendance.

Session in Season

During the 60 day period from March - May 5th the capitol swarms with people. This means the bars downtown are more packed, the restaurants have waits, and free food! Did I catch you off guard with the "free food"? Many associations have sponsored days where they provide information in the courtyard between the new and old capitol and often provide free food! Here are a few of my favorites:

Thursday, March 7,10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. 
Independent Funeral Directors of Florida – Display about funeral service and death care. 
SERVING UP BRADLEY'S SAUSAGE (ironic I know)

Wednesday, March 13, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. 
Broward Days – Broward County event. 
SERVING UP PAELLA 

Tuesday, March 19, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
Florida Department of Military Affairs - Florida National Guard Day, showcase of military equipment used for state and nation in times of crisis.
SERVING UP HOTDOGS!! Helicopters, tanks, and guns to see

Tuesday, April 23, 1:00 - 9:00 p.m. (event 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.) 
Monroe County – Florida Keys Day.
SERVING UP GROUPER, LOBSTER, KEY LIME PIE!!!!!! My Favorite!

Sunday, May 5, 4:00 p.m. until Monday, May 6 at 12:00 p.m.
Florida State Fraternal Order of Police - Candlelight vigil and 31st annual memorial service honoring law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty in the State of Florida.

Tuesday, April 2, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
Florida Student Association – Florida universities come together to speak on the importance of funding higher education to improve the education system. 

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