Boca Raton Republican Club Presents Jay Collins

Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins is running for Governor of Florida—and his life has been defined by leadership, service, and courage under pressure.

Raised by his grandparents on a small family farm, Jay learned early the values of hard work, responsibility, and perseverance. After 9/11, he answered the call to serve, earning his place in the U.S. Army Special Forces as a Green Beret medic.

Jay deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq, and South America, where he repeatedly demonstrated extraordinary resolve. Wounded in combat, he continued fighting—and even performed surgery on himself during a firefight. Despite injuries that later led to the loss of his leg, Jay refused to quit. He requalified as a fully deployable Green Beret and served five more years on active duty.

After 23 years in uniform, Jay continued his mission at home, helping deliver millions of meals to veterans, first responders, and families in need. His focus remains clear: safer communities, affordability for Florida families, and a stronger future for the next generation.

A lifelong Floridian, Jay and his wife Layla—also a retired veteran—have dedicated their lives to service. We are honored to welcome Jay Collins, candidate for Governor of Florida, as our guest speaker and invite you to join us for this important discussion about Florida’s future.

A ticket is required for this event and includes salad, entree and dessert. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased at https://www.paypal.com/webapps/shoppingcart?mfid=1771883400125_f649392a05f3e&flowlogging_id=f649392a05f3e#/checkout/shoppingCart.

Meal choices are glazed grilled salmon with roasted potatoes & veggies OR eggplant parmigiana with pasta OR grilled veggies and rice. ALL dinners include bread basket, house salad, dessert & coffee. After you buy your ticket, email your entree choice to Linda Caiola at itslin@bellsouth.net.

Seating starts at 5:15pm and program begins at 6pm. There will be a cash bar and free valet parking.