Solivita Republican Club Events

January 20, 2027 Meeting

Guest Speaker - Pending

• Doors Open at 5:15 PM
• Dinner at 5:45 PM
• Starlite Ballroom
• 384 Village Drive
• Members Pending & Non-Members Pending

Menu Pending:

Member Forum - December 12 (9:00 - 11:00 am)

The Republican Club has scheduled member forums to discuss the state of our club today and what it can become as we move forward.

These smaller group meetings are intended for both newer members and long-standing members.

Topics for discussion include but are not limited to:

• Meet the Board and Officers
• Club Founding and History
• Today and Beyond
• Membership and its importance
• New events and activities selection
• Food and beverage selection and service

You can sign up for one of the following scheduled forums at the Republican Club dinner ticket sales table at Freedom Park.

Location: Baltic Room in Mediterranean Skyline. (2nd floor between the Bistro and the Library)

November 18, 2026 Meeting

Guest Speaker - Pending

• Doors Open at 5:15 PM
• Dinner at 5:45 PM
• Starlite Ballroom
• 384 Village Drive
• Members Pending & Non-Members Pending

Menu Pending:

September 16, 2026 Meeting

Guest Speaker - Melony Mincey Bell

Melony Mincey Bell is an American politician who has served as Supervisor of Elections of Polk County since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, she previously served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2018 to 2024, as a Polk County commissioner from 2010 to 2018, as the Mayor of Fort Meade, Florida, and as a Fort Meade city commissioner.

Guest Speaker - Representative Jon Albert of Polk County

Jon Albert is an American politician serving as a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives for the 48th district. He served in the United States Marine Corps for nine years and ten months. He graduated from Chaminade University of Honolulu with an MBA. Albert was the mayor of Frostproof, Florida, from 2020 to 2024. He is a business owner, and also a Christian.

Guest Speaker - Senator Colleen Burton of Polk County

Colleen Burton is a prominent figure in Florida politics, currently serving as a State Senator for District 12. She was elected to the Florida Senate in November 2022 after previously serving eight years in the Florida House of Representatives. In her current role, she holds significant positions as the Chair of the Health Policy Committee and Vice Chair of the Judiciary Committee.

Background and Experience

• Political Career: Burton has been active in politics since 2014, representing the 40th district in the House before her Senate election.
• Party Affiliation: She is a member of the Republican Party and is known for advocating conservative values.
• Community Involvement: Burton has a strong background in public administration and community service, which informs her legislative priorities.

Current Term: Burton's current term in the Senate will end on November 3, 2026, and she is running for re-election.

• Doors Open at 5:15 PM
• Dinner at 5:45 PM
• Starlite Ballroom
• 384 Village Drive
• Members $17 & Non-Members $22

TACO BAR:

• Chicken or Ground Beef
• add your choice of condiments
• Chips and Salsa
• Cinnamon Churros for Desert
• Bring your own Non-Alcoholic Beverages
• Water will be provided

Member Forum - September 12 (9:00 - 11:00 am)

The Republican Club has scheduled member forums to discuss the state of our club today and what it can become as we move forward.

These smaller group meetings are intended for both newer members and long-standing members.

Topics for discussion include but are not limited to:

• Meet the Board and Officers
• Club Founding and History
• Today and Beyond
• Membership and its importance
• New events and activities selection
• Food and beverage selection and service

You can sign up for one of the following scheduled forums at the Republican Club dinner ticket sales table at Freedom Park.

Location: Baltic Room in Mediterranean Skyline. (2nd floor between the Bistro and the Library)