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Thank you for your interest in the Libertarian Party of Brevard County’s

Join us for our Gala and Election Watch Party Tuesday November 8th, 2022 from 6-10pm!

This year’s fundraiser will be held at Brevard Zoo’s Nyami Nyami River Lodge and will feature our 2022 Election Watch Party, food, drinks, music, live broadcasts, a silent auction, and more!

Not a libertarian? No problem! We welcome you to attend, learn about our candidates, ask questions, and get to know us.

How do I get a ticket?

For this year’s fundraiser, we are offering 1 free ticket to the 2022 Golden Liberty Gala for every $50 donated to the Libertarian Party of Brevard County 2022 Golden Liberty Gala Fundraiser.

Each ticket is for entrance to the 2022 Golden Liberty Gala at Brevard Zoo’s Nyami Nyami River Lodge.  Tickets do not include access to the Brevard Zoo and tickets to the zoo are not required for access to the event.

Please consider making a donation and helping us make this our most successful fundraiser yet.

We encourage you to donate using our secure online payment processor through PayPal. You can contribute using PayPal funds, your linked checking account, or your linked credit card to make a single or monthly recurring contribution through PayPal. You can also make single non-recurring contributions by credit card without a PayPal account.

Special Guests

Spike and Tasha CohenJason LyonJordan MarloweShelley the Porcupine
Spike and Tasha Cohen
Spike Cohen
2020 Vice Presidential Candidate

Spike Cohen

Founder – You Are The Power

Spike Cohen is a successful business owner, Libertarian activist, and media figure. As the 2020 Libertarian Party candidate for Vice President, coming in third place in the 2020 election, Spike traveled across the nation by plane and bus and met tens of thousands of Americans to share the message of Liberty with them.

Spike started a web design company as a teenager in 1998. In 2017, he retired from web design to focus on Libertarian messaging, entertainment, and activism. This culminated with him becoming the co-owner of Muddied Waters Media, the co-host of The Muddied Waters of Freedom, and the host of My Fellow Americans.

Spike is a tireless advocate for freedom with a commitment to help grow the movement at the grassroots level, training Libertarian Party candidates and activists in positive and principled messaging to explain high concept libertarian ideas to everyday Americans, and working towards the Libertarian Party’s goal of “a world set free in our lifetime.”

Since the 2020 election, Spike has become a regular guest on cable news networks, nationally syndicated radio, international media outlets, and podcasts across the globe.

Jason Lyon
Mr. ‘Murica: The Bearded Truth

Jason Lyon is a grassroots libertarian activist and podcast host from South Carolina. Working with allies of different perspectives from across the state, Jason has worked tirelessly to end the bad practices he sees in our communities spreading the message of liberty while working towards a more accountable and responsible government.

A loving husband, father, and veteran of the US Navy, Jason became deeply interested in how politics affects him and his family, leading him to start his own video blog in 2016, and eventually getting elected to County Chair for his local Libertarian Party. Soon after, he was hired as Grassroots Director for the Upstate of South Carolina, and his level of activism and involvement only grew from there.

Currently, he hosts his own show on Muddied Waters Media titled Mr. ‘Murica: The Bearded Truth which can be heard weekly and co-hosts Muddied ‘Murica with Matt Wright.

With the goal of tearing down the barriers that harm our communities and small businesses, Jason continues to work relentlessly to help others become informed, engaged, and activated, and to provide a voice for everyone to enable them to reach their fullest potential.

Jordan Marlowe
Mayor of Newberry Fl

Jordan Marlowe is a farmer, public high school teacher, and an elected official in Newberry Florida. He has farmed for 35 years, taught for fifteen, and served as a Commissioner and Mayor for twelve. He earned his degrees from the University of Florida.  He was awarded Teacher of Year in 2012, Citizen of Year in 2017, and he was a recipient of a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020, and a Florida League of Cities Home Rule Hero Award in 2022.

Shelley the Porcupine
Shelley the Porcupine

Guest Broadcasts

Muddied Waters Media

Live Broadcast

Not a Real Libertarian Podcast

Live Broadcast

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Libertarian Party of Florida

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Lumine8

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Embrace Home Loans

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Taggart Trading

Venue

Venue

Brevard Zoo’s Nyami Nyami River Lodge

8225 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940

Brevard Zoo is a 75-acre nonprofit facility located in Melbourne, Florida, United States, that is home to more than 900 animals representing more than 195 species from Florida, South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia.



Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to dress up?

Here is your excuse to dust off that suit or dress. This event is formal attire with a theme of black and gold.

Will there really be a porcupine there?

Yes, that is the plan. Per Brevard Zoo policy, Shelly’s attendance depends on her health and wellbeing on the day of the event. We do not anticipate this being an issue but if she cannot attend we will invite one of her neighbors from the zoo to attend in her place.

Is smoking allowed?

The Brevard Zoo is a smoke-free facility. This includes the veranda of Brevard Zoo’s Nyami Nyami River Lodge which overlooks to the giraffe exhibit. The giraffes are watching and will judge you. 

Brevard Zoo only permits smoking and vaping in their parking lot. The health and safety of the animals is top priority and the LPBC is financially liable for violations.

Will there be alcohol?

Yes, there will be a cash bar. Our contract for Brevard Zoo’s Nyami Nyami River Lodge requires all alcohol to be purchased at the cash bar. Outside food and drinks are not permitted.

Are masks allowed?

Yes, masks are allowed. We believe in everyone’s freedom of choice. If you wish to wear a mask we suggest black, gold, or animal print to match the theme.

Do I have to pay for parking?

Parking is free.

Where can I read the venue’s policies?

For further information on Brevard Zoo’s Nyami Nyami River Lodge’s policies please visit: FAQs | Brevard Zoo

Click here for tickets.



If you prefer to make contributions by paper check, please make the check payable to “Libertarian Party of Brevard County” and mail it with a letter including all of the information on this form to:

Libertarian Party of Brevard County
PO Box 237454
Cocoa, FL 32923-7454

Contributions are not membership dues and no contribution is necessary to become a member of the Libertarian Party of Brevard County to fully and meaningfully participate in party business. Contributions are not directed toward any specific candidate for public office and may be used by the party for any lawful state or local election expenditure.