Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX), a rising star and national voice in the Democratic Party, will provide the keynote address at the Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus Winter Conference. The Caucus will hold its winter membership meeting in Fort Myers March 9 though 11, and Castro will provide remarks at the Leadership Dinner on Saturday, March 10.

State Representative David Richardson, the first openly-gay member of the Florida Legislature, will also address the Leadership Dinner on the 2018 legislative session.

The working meeting will feature candidates and elected officials from across Florida, GOTV training sessions, and presentations from Florida political and advocacy professionals.

The conference is being held at the Holiday Inn Fort Myers Airport @ Town Center, 9931 Interstate Commerce Drive, Fort Myers, Florida. The Caucus will hold closed press social events on Friday evening and Sunday morning. The working day on Saturday, March 10 is open press. The full schedule will be released shortly.