2005 - 2006 Past Events
July 2005
Monday, July 18
Citrus County Sheriff's Office - Charity run from the steps of the Capitol to Apalachee Parkway.
Sgt. Philip Royal 352/726-4488
Historic Front Steps
Monday, July 18, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) - Educational display that compares different social movements through history (graphic images).
Elizabeth Parowski 757/213-8743
Courtyard and/or Plaza Level Rotunda
August 2005
Wednesday, August 10, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Southeastern Community Blood Center - Blood drive.
Carole Beckham 850/488-3782
Waller Park/Duval Street
September 2005
Monday, September 12
Florida Department of Law Enforcement - Seventh annual Florida Missing Children's Day ceremony and child safety fair.
Patricia Rutherford 850/410-8585
Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda/Waller Park
Wednesday, September 14
Center for Fine Arts Education - High school chorus performance of the National Anthem.
John Van Gieson 850/681-6505
Historic Front Steps
Monday, September 26, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Office of the Governor Drug Control "Family Day" - National effort to increase parental involvement aimed at helping to reduce substance abuse.
Michelle Reddinger 850/922-6910
Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda
October 2005
October 1-31
Hispanic Awareness Month Display - Art displays commemorating Hispanic Awareness Month.
Sandy Shaughnessy 850/245-6480
Plaza Level Rotunda
Wednesday, October 19, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Emergency Medicine Learning & Resource Center - Display and demonstration of EMLRC Mobile Simulation Lab.
Jennifer Jensen 407/281-7396
Historic Front Steps Near Senate Office Building
November 2005
Friday, November 11, immediately following parade procession.
Military Order of the World Wars - Massing of the Colors in conjunction with Veterans' Day parade and events.
Captain Royal H. Logan 850/413-0787
Gray Building Plaza
Tuesday, November 15
March of Dimes - Prematurity Awareness Day, to raise public awareness of problem of prematurity and the millions of babies born premature every year to symbolize hope for babies and their parents.
Penelope Tiam-Fook 850/422-3152
Historic Front Steps
January 2006
Monday, January 16, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Tallahassee Branch NAACP - Community celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dale Landry 850/514-4393
Waller Park
February 2006
February 1-28
Black History Month Display - Art displays commemorating Black History Awareness Month.
Sandy Shaughnessy 850/245-6480
Plaza Level Rotunda
Monday, February 6, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Tallahassee Urban League - Press conference to promote anti-crime, anti-drug campaign.
Wash Anderson 850/222-6111
Plaza Level Rotunda
Wednesday, February 8, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Florida4Marriage.org – Press conference and prayer supporting marriage amendment during Supreme Court oral arguments.
John Stemberger/Nathan Dunn 407/251-1957
Waller Park
Wednesday, February 8, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Northwest Florida Legislative Day - Business, historical and cultural presentation of 16-county region, displays and flyover.
Stacey Allen/ Allison Carter 850/833-9159
Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda
Monday-Friday, February 13-17, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Community Affairs - Hazardous Awareness Week press conference and displays.
Mike Stone 850/413-9883
Plaza Level Rotunda
Tuesday, February 14, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Lake County Day 2005 - County exhibits on display.
Wendy Taylor 352/343-9849
Courtyard
Wednesday, February 15, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Step Up For Students - Rally for School Choice programs in Florida.
Denise Lasher 813/318-0995
Courtyard/Historic Front Steps
Thursday, February 16, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Leon County Health Department - Activity to promote physical activity and health life styles.
Jacqueline Bauer 850/487-3162
Historic Front Steps and Courtyard
Wednesday, February 22, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
American Cancer Society, Florida Division - Lobby day event, advocates for public health policy, lobbying to reduce the burden of cancer in Florida and eliminate cancer as a major health problem.
Linda Paige 813/253-0541
Historic Front Steps/Plaza Level Rotunda
Thursday, February 23, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Citizens Commission on Human Rights Florida, Inc. - Rally to support legislation.
Laurie Anspach 727/442-8820
Courtyard
March 2006
Tuesday, March 7, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Citizens for Term Limits - Free speech assembly to educate the public regarding term limits.
Donna Rodriguez 727/347-2146
Historic Front Steps
Wednesday, March 8, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Palm Beach County - Displays and exhibits highlighting Palm Beach County.
Craig Stephens 561/355-4125
Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda
Thursday, March 9, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Capital Chapter of the American Red Cross - Press conference and displays to provide the public, government and legislators information about the Red Cross mission, programs and services.
Karen Hagan 850/878-6080
Historic Front Steps and Plaza Level Rotunda
Thursday, March 9, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Association for Retarded Citizens of Florida (ARC/Florida) - Advocate for persons with developmental disabilities.
Courtney Swilley 850/921-0460
Courtyard
Monday, March 13 through end of Session
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs Kiosk
Joel Gallay 727/518-3202
Plaza Level Rotunda
Monday, March 13, 10:00 a.m.
Tallahassee Pledge Coalition - Press Conference focusing on underage drinking.
Rachel Oliver 850/847-0066
Historic Front Steps
Monday, March 13 through Friday, March 17, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles - Florida driver licenses services, renewals, duplicates and address changes.
James Parido 850/921-9131
Courtyard
Tuesday, March 14, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Florida Abstinence Education Association/Project SOS, Inc. - Abstinence Education Day, youth rally with skits and testimonies promoting abstinence.
Pam Mullarkey 904/279-0870
Courtyard
Tuesday, March 14, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
American Civil Liberties Union of Florida - To provide information to public regarding restoration of civil rights for formerly convicted persons.
Elton Edwards 305/576-2337
Courtyard
Tuesday, March 14, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Florida Police Benevolent Association - Organizational rally for correctional officers.
Matt Puckett 850/222-3329
Waller Park
Wednesday, March 15, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
St. Johns County - Displays and exhibits promoting St. Johns County.
Karen Johnson 904/823-2502
Plaza Level Rotunda
Wednesday, March 15, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Floridians for Lower Insurance Costs – Press conference regarding pending legislation.
Lisa Hall 850/681-3200
Waller Park
Thursday, March 16, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
American Heart Association - Press conference regarding childhood obesity and the Student Health Promotion Act.
Jay Schleuning 850/878-3885
Waller Park (Lower Fountain Level)
Thursday, March 16, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Building Trades Council - Hands on demonstration of training activities, displays and presentations of apprenticeship opportunities.
Mike Williams/Sandra Vega 850/224-4440
Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda
Monday, March 20, 2:30 p.m.
Florida AFL-CIO - Rally in support of Fair Share Health Care Act.
Rich Templin 850/224-6926
Courtyard
Monday, March 20, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges - FAPSC Day 2006.
Wanda Taylor
Plaza Level Rotunda/Waller Park
Tuesday, March 21, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind - Student performances of deaf and blind and exhibits.
Kathy Gillespie 904/827-2219
Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda
Tuesday, March 21, 12:00 p.m.
Charlie Crist for Governor - Press Conference
Vivian Myrtetus 850/656-9445
Waller Park, Lower Level
Tuesday, March 21, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Florida Suicide Prevention Coalition - Florida Suicide Prevention Day, press conference and awareness of suicide and its devastating effects.
Terry Smith 904/819-9431
Courtyard/Lower Level Plaza Level Rotunda
Wednesday, March 22, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunshine State One Call of Florida - Displays and education to public regarding Call Before You Dig Month'
Brad Martin 850/508-4519
Plaza Level Rotunda
Wednesday, March 22, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Catholic Conference - Displays related to family life.
Sheila Hopkins 850/205-6825
Plaza Level Rotunda
Wednesday, March 22, 8:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Renal Coalition - Demonstration for Dialysis Day 2006, mobile dialysis lab, handout literature.
Melissa Hose 800/604-5227
Historic Front Steps and Area North of Front Steps
Wednesday, March 22, 12:30 p.m.
Agency for Persons With Disabilities - Press conference with Lt. Governor for developmental disability day.
Lindsay Hodges 850/414-7551
Waller Park, Lower Level
Wednesday, March 22, 8:30 a.m.
Senator Saunders - Press Conference on gang prevention and human trafficking.
Shepherd Pittman 850/487-5184
Waller Park, Lower Level
Thursday, March 23, 9:30 a.m.
Safe Drugs Now - Press conference urging Legislature to protect prescription drug safety.
John Van Gieson 850/681-6505
Courtyard
Monday, March 27, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection – Display energy efficient products.
Niki Peacock 850/245-2112
Plaza Level Rotunda
Tuesday, March 28, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Take Stock in Children - Rally in Tally where students and mentors from across the state join to celebrate the success of the program.
Kelly Mattox 904/791-5649
Historic Front Steps and Area North of Front Steps
Tuesday, March 28, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Military Affairs - Florida National Guard Day, showcase of military equipment used for state and nation in times of crisis.
Carter Johnson 850/414-9048
Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda
Tuesday, March 28, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Constituents from Pasco and Hernando County - Gathering and rally for constituents regarding insurance.
Waller Park, Lower Level
Eddie Thompson 850/487-5062
Wednesday, March 29, 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Falun Gong Practitioners in Florida - Presentation for internal organs harvesting in Su Jia Tun Concentration Camp in China.
Wen Cao 850/413-0120
Historic Front Steps
Wednesday, March 29, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida State University - Tenth annual FSU Day at the Capitol, displays and performances.
Toni Moore 850/644-3847
Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda
Thursday, March 30, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Highlands County Leadership Program - Booths, information to promote Highland's County Days.
Dan Dorrell 863/381-0052
Historic Front Steps
Thursday, March 30, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) - Advocacy volunteers to meet with Legislators to discuss key state issues.
Leslie DeVust 850/577-5165
Plaza Level Rotunda
Thursday, March 30, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Florida Engineering Society - Engineers Day, public awareness through displays.
Samantha Hobbs 850/224-7121
Plaza Level Rotunda
Thursday, March 30, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Florida Trucking Association - Trucker's Day at the Capitol, semi's and tractors, Florida Highway Patrol and Motor Carrier Compliance vehicles for No Zone safety presentations.
Jim Long 850/222-9900
Courtyard
Friday, March 31, 2:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection - Press conference regarding land acquisitions.
Anthony De Luise 850/245-2112
Courtyard
April 2006
April 2006
Monday, April 3, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
National Work Zone Awareness Week - Cone and sign displays.
Dave Meslow 850/906-9194
Historic Front Steps
Monday, April 3 through Friday, April 7, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Children's Week/United Way of Florida & Partners - Children's hanging hands, displays, exhibits, activities throughout week.
Jason Zaborske 850/251-7274
Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda
Wednesday, April 5, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Broward County Day - Luncheon celebrating Broward Days and honoring legislators.
Pamela Landi 954/357-7577
Courtyard
Thursday, April 6, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Office of Drug Control and Executive Office of the Governor - "CAN" (Changing Alcohol Norms) Day, awareness to promote the reduction of underage drinking, press conference at noon, displays, law enforcement and emergency response agency displays.
Robin Peters 850/413-0854
Courtyard
Thursday, April 6, 12:00 p.m.
Chain of Lakes "Bells of the Lakes" Handbell Choir Performance
Marian Wagster 407/909-5400
Lower Level Rotunda
Thursday, April 6, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Rep. Ken Gottlieb – Press conference concerning the need to ban oil drilling in the Gulf.
Tara Klimek 850/488-9622
Waller Park
Friday, April 7, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Tom Gallagher for Governor - Press conference
Malorie Miller 850/577-0003
Waller Park
Friday, April 7, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Florida Memorial University - Display and education regarding services provided by the Economic Development Mobile Unit.
Dr. Marty Pinkston
305/626-3148
Courtyard
Monday, April 10, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
ABATE of Florida, Inc. - Motorcycle rally and public awareness of issues.
James Reichenbach, II 352/625-6353
Historic Front Steps/Courtyard
Tuesday, April 11, 12:00 p.m.
Florida Operators Association - Promotion of healthy food options and balanced lifestyles.
Doug Bell 850/222-3533
Area North of Historic Front Steps
Tuesday, April 11, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
People For the American Way - Voting rally.
Linda Morris 850/877-0307
Courtyard
Wednesday, April 12, 9:00 a.m.
Florida Department of Health - Press conference, health awareness, information and blood pressure and glucose screenings.
Betty Smith 850/245-4444 ext. 2008
Plaza Level Rotunda
Thursday, April 13, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
AAA Auto Club South - Press conference and display of crashed vehicle to show the importance of safety belt use.
Historic Front Steps
Marnie George 850/523-2150
Friday, April 14, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Pax Christi – Stations of the cross, prayers for end to death penalty on Good Friday.
Shirley Poore 850/893-6838
Historic Front Steps
Monday, April 17, 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
SAFE Ride for Survival - Press conference and kick off of 1,100 mile bicycle trip to bring awareness to traffic fatalities as the number one killer of teens.
Gail Stansberry-Ziffer 850/668-0010
Historic Front Steps
Monday, April 17 through Friday, April 21, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles - Florida driver licenses and tag services.
James Parido 850/921-9131
Plaza Level Rotunda
Monday, April 17, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Community Affairs - Press conference and displays related to Community Development Week.
Alexis Antonacci 850/922-1729
Plaza Level Rotunda
Monday, April 17, 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Special Olympics Florida (Leon County Sheriff's Department) - Annual ceremony to bring awareness about children and adults with mental and developmental disabilities.
Lt. Leonard Reeves 850/922-3469
Courtyard
Tuesday, April 18, 10:00 a.m.
Ron Sachs Communications - Press conference regarding taxation on rental cars.
Kristen Burton 850/222-1996
Waller Park
Tuesday, April 18, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
University of South Florida - USF Day at the Capitol, informing the public and legislators about contributions of higher education to our state.
Jeffrey Huggins 813/974-9134
Courtyard
Tuesday, April 18, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Citizens for Health Freedom - Naturopathy Day.
B. J. West 407/645-4502
Historic Front Steps and Area North of Historic Front Steps
Tuesday, April 18, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Epilepsy Services Program - Displays and education for case management, head injury protection, and other safety information.
Susan Eddins 813/870-3414
Plaza Level Rotunda
Tuesday, April 18, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Tallahassee Police Department/Florida Police Chief's Association - Demonstrations on local law enforcement and homeland security response capabilities and exhibits of equipment.
David Folsom 850/891-4263
Courtyard
Wednesday, April 19, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Florida Tax Collectors Association - Display educating public on the functions of the tax collector (67 counties constitutional officers).
Charles Brantley 850/222-7206
Plaza Level Rotunda
Wednesday, April 19, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Florida Association of Realtors - Informational displays.
Suzanne Hughes 850/224-1400
Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda
Wednesday, April 19, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
MOTE Marine Lab - Marine educational displays and mobile aquarium.
Vicki Wiese 941/388-4441
Courtyard
Wednesday, April 19, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection - Earth Day celebration for children, Capitol staff and general public consisting of educational interactive displays and activities.
Jenny Danbek 850/245-2906
Courtyard
Thursday, April 20, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation - Hillsborough County Day at the Capitol, information and exhibits.
Candace Hundley 813/272-5865
Courtyard
Friday, April 21, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Coalition for Justice for Martin Anderson - Rally for justice in the wrongful death of Martin Anderson
Jennifer Morgan 850/219-6713
Courtyard/Historic Front Steps
Tuesday, April 25, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida Hispanic Legislative Caucus - Featuring Cuba Day, to inform visitors about the current status of human rights in Communist Cuba.
Alex Ferro 850/523-3818
Plaza Level Rotunda
Tuesday, April 25, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce - County day displays and entertainment.
Criss Specht 352/817-8280
Courtyard
Wednesday, April 26, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Alachua County Legislative Day - Displays about county services, government and education.
Louis Kalivoda 352/334-0388
Courtyard/Plaza Level Rotunda
Thursday, April 27, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Florida 4-H Youth Development Program - Interactive exhibits, hands on activities for youth and guests.
Kristin Guira 352/846-0996
Courtyard
Thursday, April 27, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Florida Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Council - Annual Metropolitan Planning Organization Legislative Day, luncheon and speakers.
Heidi Langston 850/414-4037
Area North of Historic Front Steps/Courtyard
Thursday, April 27, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Florida Commission on Human Relations - To disseminate information and materials about the Commission and Fair Housing Act.
Jennifer D'Urso 850/488-7082 ext. 1066
Plaza Level Rotunda
Thursday, April 27, 1:00 p.m.
Speaker Pro Tempore Leslie Waters – Press conference for awareness by Humane Society
Tanya Moore 850/488-6197
Waller Park