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Supporting Local Leadership in Broward CountyA Special Fundraising Dinner for Mery Lopez-Palma





Residents and community leaders across Broward County are invited to attend a special fundraising dinner supporting Mery Lopez-Palma, a candidate for Florida State Representative in District 102.

📅 Thursday, March 26, 2026⏰ 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM📍 Alligator Ron’s Saloon21111 SW 16th StreetWeston, Florida 33332

💵 Minimum Donation: $250


🎤 Special Guest Speaker:Ronald Bergeron Sr.


About Mery Lopez-Palma

Mery Lopez-Palma is a Broward County attorney and entrepreneur who is running for the Florida House of Representatives, District 102. She has more than two decades of experience practicing law and advocating for individuals and businesses, giving her insight into how state policies affect everyday families and entrepreneurs. (merylopezpalma.com)

Beyond her legal career, Lopez-Palma has also built successful businesses and community initiatives. She is the founder of the Law Offices of Mery Lopez-Palma and has been involved in local business development and civic engagement across Broward County. (merylopezpalma.com)

District 102 includes communities such as Cooper City, Davie, Sunrise, and Plantation, making it one of Broward County’s most dynamic and diverse districts. (redbroward.com)

Her campaign emphasizes:

  • Supporting small businesses and local entrepreneurs

  • Strengthening families and community safety

  • Improving economic opportunity in Broward County

  • Representing the voices of local residents in Tallahassee


Special Guest: Alligator Ron Bergeron

The evening will feature remarks from Ronald Bergeron Sr., widely known across South Florida as “Alligator Ron.”

Bergeron is a businessman, conservationist, and philanthropist who has spent decades working to protect the Florida Everglades and promote environmental stewardship. He also founded Bergeron Land Development and has served on state environmental boards including the South Florida Water Management District Governing Board. (Wikipedia)

Raised in the small town of Davie, Bergeron represents the traditional spirit of the Florida gladesman—deeply connected to the land, wildlife, and culture of South Florida. (alligatorronbergeron.com)


Why Supporting Local Candidates Matters

Local elections often have the greatest direct impact on everyday life. State legislators shape policies affecting:

  • Education and schools

  • Property rights and housing

  • Small business regulations

  • Infrastructure and transportation

  • Environmental protection

  • Public safety and law enforcement

Supporting candidates at the state and local level helps ensure that community voices—not distant bureaucracies—shape the laws that govern our neighborhoods.

Fundraising events like this one allow residents, business owners, and civic leaders to:

  • Meet candidates personally

  • Discuss issues affecting Broward County

  • Build stronger community networks

  • Help ensure competitive elections


An Evening of Community and Conversation

This gathering at Alligator Ron’s Saloon promises to be an evening of meaningful conversation about the future of Broward County and Florida.

Guests will enjoy:

  • Community fellowship

  • A chance to meet the candidate

  • Insights from one of Florida’s most iconic conservation leaders

  • Opportunities to help shape the future of District 102



Supporting local leadership helps keep communities strong, responsive, and connected. Events like this remind us that democracy works best when citizens show up, get involved, and support the leaders they believe will represent them well.



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