Sarasota Campaign Kickoff!

Punta Gorda's Official Campaign Kickoff with Congressional Candidate Matthew Montavon Event Details Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT Location: TT's Tiki Bar, Punta Gorda, FL Admission: Free and open to the public What to Expect: Join neighbors, friends, and families from across Punta Gorda to celebrate and meet Matthew Montavon, the Democratic candidate running for Florida's 17th Congressional District. This casual campaign kickoff is your opportunity to speak directly with Matthew about the future of our community! Bring your questions, share your concerns, and learn more about his vision to deliver common-sense leadership and real results to Southwest Florida. Matthew’s Platform for Florida’s 17th District: Healthcare & Senior Security: Expanding access to universal healthcare while protecting Social Security and Medicare. Environmental Protections: Strengthening federal protections for FL-17’s fragile waterways, Gulf Coast, wetlands, and natural resources, paired with urgent climate action. Humane Immigration Reform: Reforming and replacing ICE with a more humane, transparent, and accountable federal enforcement system. Working Families & Labor: Raising the federal minimum wage, closing the wage gap, and championing organized labor. Rights & Democracy: Defending reproductive freedom, securing LGBTQ+ equality, and passing critical voting rights and democracy reforms. Lowering Living Costs: Championing federal investments in affordable housing, public education, and affordable childcare. Accountability: Fighting for corporate accountability, consumer protections, and veterans’ and disability rights. Your voice matters. Come out, enjoy the evening at TT's Tiki Bar, and help build a stronger future for our district! Invite your friends, family, and neighbors. We look forward to seeing you there! Political advertisement paid for and approved by Matthew Montavon for Congress, Democrat for U.S. House, Florida District 17.