ORLANDO -- The presidential nominating conventions are still more than three months away, but in Florida this week, it seemed like fall campaign was already underway.
Presumed Republican nominee John McCain was expected to be in Miami Tuesday, and Democrats Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton also planned to spend much of this week in the Sunshine State.
Hillary Clinton
Boca Raton: "Solutions For America" Event
Wednesday, May 21, 12:45 p.m.
Doors open at 11 p.m.
Century Village at Boca Raton, Lobby
19296 Lyons Road, Boca Raton
Sunrise: "Solutions For America" Event
Wednesday, May 21, 4 p.m.
Doors open at 2:30 p.m.
Sunrise Lakes Phase 4 Clubhouse
10102 Sunrise Lakes Blvd., Sunrise
University of Miami: "Solutions For America" Event
Wednesday, May 21, 8 p.m.
Doors open at 6 p.m.
BankUnited Center, University of Miami
1245 Dauer Drive, Coral Gables
Barack Obama
Tampa: Rally at St. Pete Times Forum
Wednesday, May 21, Noon
Doors open at 10:30 a.m.
St. Pete Times Forum
401 Channelside Drive, Tampa
The event is open to the public, but tickets have already been distributed through local Democratic supporters.
Members of the public can RSVP at BarackObama.com to receive a free ticket via e-mail.
Kissimmee: Town Hall Meeting
Wednesday, May 21, 5 p.m. Doors open 3:30 p.m.
Kissimmee Civic Center
201 E. Dakin Ave., Kissimmee
Event open to the public. Some tickets have been given out, the rest of the seats will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Maitland: Reception Honoring Sen. Obama
Wednesday, May 21, 7 p.m. (Host reception), 7:30 p.m. (General reception)
Sheraton Orlando North, Galaxy Ballroom
600 N. Lake Destiny Road, Maitland
The reception benefits Obama For America. The host reception is open to those who have raised $10,000.
To attend the general reception:
- Friend: $2,300 per person, includes photo
- Guest: $1,000 per person, small group setting
- Supporter: $250 per person.
To R.S.V.P., click here to submit an online form, or contact Georgette Brammer at (305) 442-7464, or GBrammer@barackobama.com.
John McCain
Miami:Remarks and Town Hall Meeting
Tuesday, May 20
In a speech in Miami on Cuban Independence Day, Sen. McCain laid down what he plans to do about Cuba and Latin America if he is elected in November.
News 13 will have live coverage of all three candidates' appearances in Florida.
Other political rallies are taking place around Florida, including a few in protest of the Democratic National Committee's refusal to seat Florida's delegates. See a list of upcoming events.
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