Tampa, FL - The new Brazil Tampa Chamber will have an organization meeting at Boizao Brazilian Restaurant in Tampa on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Officially called the Florida Gulf Coast Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, its purposes is to promote trade, investment and employment opportunities between communities in the Gulf Coast of Florida and Brazil.

The guest speaker, Frank Ryll, Global Outreach Director of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, will speak on organizational and management issues. According to Florida Gulf Coast Brazilian Chamber organizer Joel Stewart, an attorney with Fowler White Boggs P.A., the Brazil Tampa Chamber will discuss its future plans and select persons to serve on committees at the July 18thmeeting.

The cost of the dinner and meeting will be $40 which includes the full salad bar, “Rodizio” barbecue served by Gauchos, and soft drinks. Wine, cocktails and desserts are available a la carte. The address of Boizao Steakhouse is 4606 W Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa, Florida, 33607.

Persons wishing to attend must make reservations directly with the Chamber at info@braziltampachamber.com. Membership applications will be available at the July 18 meeting.

The Florida Chamber of Commerce supports the promotion of international trade and the integration of the work force to include the talents and skills of local and foreign workers. For more information about the Florida Chamber of Commerce, please visit the Florida Chamber of Commerce website at http://www.flchamber.com

Fifteen voluntary bar associations in Broward County are joining forces to host a debate with incumbent State Attorney Michael Satz, and contenders Chris Mancini, and Jim Lewis. The event, which is hosted by Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (BACDL), along with numerous voluntary bar associations, will take place Tuesday, July 10, 2012. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. at the Broward County Main Library Auditorium, 100 South Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301.