Ray Blacklidge is running for Florida House District 69.

GULFPORT – Ray Blacklidge, who’s running for the state House District 69 seat, has scheduled a meet and greet event in Gulfport.

The event is 5p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday (Feb. 20) at O’Maddy’s Bar and Grille, 5405 Shore Blvd. in Gulfport. Blacklidge described it as a corner restaurant with plenty of great food and a short walk to the pier. He said he wants to make a difference and meet voters individually. The event features free appetizers, a cash bar and live music.

Blacklidge said he wants voters to ask him about the issues, including immigration, education, taxes and infrastructure.

Blacklidge is one of four announced candidates for the HD 69 seat, which is currently held by Republican Kathleen Peters, who is running for the Pinellas County Commission. Blacklidge and Jeremy David Bailie are Republicans. Democrats Jennifer Webb and Javier Centonzio are also running for the seat.

HD 69 includes Redington Shores, North Redington Beach, Redington Beach, Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach and the mainland communities of South Pasadena, Gulfport, Kenneth City and portions of St. Petersburg and the unincorporated Lealman area.

Qualifying for the race is noon June 18 through noon June 22. The primary is Aug. 28 and the general election is Nov. 6.

For information about Blacklidge, go to rayblacklidge.com.

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