Volunteers needed for Politics in the Park
Lakeland Chamber’s Political Rally October 5th, 2006

The McKeel Campaign is in need of volunteers to wear t-shirts and show your support on October 5th from 5:00 until 8:00 at The Lakeland Chamber’s Politics in the Park 2006 at the Lake Mirror Promenade. Experience the Excitement of this Election Year! Show your support for Seth, Meet other candidates for election and participate in a Straw Poll while enjoyoing BBQ and beverages at this old fashion political rally in Downtown Lakeland.

For more information or to sign up to help contact Robin Delgado at 863-393-3855 or email robin@sethmckeel.com or click on How to Help and note “Politics in the Park” or you can see the flyer here.

Everyone who signs up will be sent a free Seth McKeel T-Shirt to wear at the event!!

We look forward to seeing you there!!

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McKeel Sign Campaign Kicks off In Earnest

Yard signs and commercial signs dotted the landscape today as the McKeel Campaign’s teams of volunteers placed signs throughout District 63 over the weekend. The teams will be maintaining the locations throughout the campaign and adding to them as supporters request more signs.

"Signs are so critical to ensuring victory in November and I thank our supporters who give permission to places signs on their property and especially our volunteers who work so hard to install them."

Signs can be requested by visiting the McKeel Campaign web site at www.sethmckeel.com and clicking on the "How to Help" Tab. In addition, the McKeel Campaign is requesting volunteers to waive signs on election day on November 7th . Volunteers may also sign up on the McKeel Campaign Web site.

McKeel was elected to Lakeland’s City Commission in September of 2000 where he will serve through December, 2005. During his tenure on the Lakeland City Commission, Mr. McKeel has championed the expansion of targeted economic development, technology-based infrastructure improvements, in-town redevelopment, workforce development and cultural enrichment. He believes that these bedrock principles of good government are paramount to ensuring the highest quality of life in our communities.

McKeel is a fourth generation Lakeland resident who graduated from Lakeland High School in 1993, and The University of Florida in 1997 with a degree in Political Science. His passion for government is paralleled by his passion for his community. McKeel is President of the Imperial Symphony Orchestra, a member of the McKeel Academy Board of Directors, The Lakeland Kiwanis Club and a founder of Young Patriots, an organization that encourages youth participation in public service. He and is wife, Kim live in Lakeland with their ten month old son, Seth, III.

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Republican Nominee to Speak in Sun City Center

Seth McKeel, Republican Nominee for the State House of Representatives-District 63, will speak this Thursday, September 28th to the Republican Club of Sun City Center. The meeting will be held in the Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce Building at 1:30 pm.

“I’m excited about the opportunity to bring our message of hope, opportunity and lower property taxes to the citizens of Sun City Center” said McKeel.

McKeel was elected to Lakeland’s City Commission in September of 2000 where he will serve through December, 2005. During his tenure on the Lakeland City Commission, Mr. McKeel has championed the expansion of targeted economic development, technology-based infrastructure improvements, in-town redevelopment, workforce development and cultural enrichment. He believes that these bedrock principles of good government are paramount to ensuring the highest quality of life in our communities.

McKeel is a fourth generation Lakeland resident who graduated from Lakeland High School in 1993, and The University of Florida in 1997 with a degree in Political Science. His passion for government is paralleled by his passion for his community.

McKeel is President of the Imperial Symphony Orchestra, a member of the McKeel Academy Board of Directors, The Lakeland Kiwanis Club and a founder of Young Patriots, an organization that encourages youth participation in public service. He and is wife, Kim live in Lakeland with their ten month old son, Seth, III.

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Seth McKeel Qualifies for the General Election

Seth McKeel, Republican candidate for Florida House District 63 announced today that he and his wife Kim returned today from Tallahassee where he successfully qualified for the November General Election Ballot.

McKeel said: "This was a great moment for our campaign. After more than 16 months of campaigning, Kim and I were excited for this day and thrilled to formally qualify for the November Ballot! We thank all of our supporters and volunteers who helped us get to this point. We have much work ahead but are certain with the help of our family, supporters and friends, we will be successful in November."

A fourth generation Polk County resident, Seth McKeel, who is a Lakeland native, was elected to the City Commission at the age of 25 following a decisive 58% victory in a three-way race. He served Lakeland from January of 2001 through January of 2005, chairing the City Commission’s legislative affairs committee.

As Vice President of Lakeland Properties & Management, Inc., Seth is active in the local real estate and development industries, while also a public relations consultant. His prior professional experience includes work with Heritage Equities Incorporated and Publix Super Markets, Inc. Seth is married to Kim who also works in the real estate business as a Realtor© with Keller Williams Realty. Seth and Kim recently welcomed their first child, Seth III, to their family.

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Seth McKeel Qualifies by Petition

Nearly a week prior to the deadline, Seth McKeel, Republican candidate for Florida House District 63 announced today that he has accumulated enough verified signatures to qualify for the ballot by the Candidate Petition Method, collecting signatures from more than one percent of the registered voters in Polk and Hillsborough Counties.

McKeel said: "I'm thrilled at the show of grassroots support for my candidacy and happy to be able to save our contributors the cost of a filing fee. The efforts of our team paid off overwhelmingly. I thank everyone who signed on our behalf and especially thank my family and our wonderful volunteers who tirelessly knocked on doors and walked their neighborhoods in support of this effort!"

A fourth generation Polk County resident, Seth McKeel, who is a Lakeland native, was elected to the City Commission at the age of 25 following a decisive 58% victory in a three-way race. He served Lakeland from January of 2001 through January of 2005, chairing the City Commission’s legislative affairs committee.

As Vice President of Lakeland Properties & Management, Inc., Seth is active in the local real estate and development industries, while also a public relations consultant. His prior professional experience includes work with Heritage Equities Incorporated and Publix Super Markets, Inc. Seth is married to Kim who also works in the real estate business as a Realtor© with Keller Williams Realty. Seth and Kim recently welcomed their first child, Seth III, to their family.

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Seth McKeel Receives Key Business Organization Endorsements

Seth McKeel, candidate for the State House of Representatives, District 63, recently received the endorsements of the Florida Chamber and Associated Industries of Florida (AIF). The Florida Chamber positions itself as Florida's business advocate as well as the State's largest federation of employers, chambers of commerce and associations. The Florida Chamber represents more than 137,000 employers and 3 million employees. AIF has represented the Florida Business Community for over 85 years and is known as the "Voice of Business." AIF is comprised of more than 9,000 members.

"The Florida Chamber and Associated Industries of Florida are truly industry leaders. They are dynamic organizations representing Florida's families and businesses. I am certainly honored by their endorsements," said McKeel.
McKeel was elected to Lakeland's City Commission in September of 2000 where he will serve through December 2005. During his tenure on the Lakeland City Commission, Mr. McKeel has championed the expansion of targeted economic development, technology-based infrastructure improvements, in-town redevelopment, workforce development and cultural enrichment. He believes that these bedrock principles of good government are paramount to ensuring the highest quality of life in our communities.

McKeel is a fourth generation Lakeland resident and a small businessman who graduated from Lakeland High School in 1993, and The University of Florida in 1997. His passion for government is paralleled by his passion for his community. McKeel is President of the Imperial Symphony Orchestra, a member of the McKeel Academy Board of Directors, The Lakeland Kiwanis Club and a founder of Young Patriots, an organization that encourages youth participation in public service.

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