Author: Melanie Reda

CWCFPRA Chapter Photo taken at the 2-25 PR & Comms Summit

Local Public Relations Association Named Chapter of the Year

Members of the Chapter Also Received Nearly Two Dozen Awards at the Annual Gala MEDIA CONTACT:Muffy Lavens248-909-2793media@cwcfpra.com SARASOTA, FL – August 13, 2025 – The Central West Coast chapter of…
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CWC-FPRA Members with guest speaker Kelly Carlstein L-R: Andrea Knies, APR; Kelly Carlstein; Laura Ansel, APR, CPRC

Local Public Relations Association Explores the Critical Link BetweenHR and PR

Contact: Muffy Lavens248-909-2793media@cwcfpra.com SARASOTA, FL – June 20, 2025 – On June 18, the Central West Coast chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (CWC-FPRA) hosted “Your Brand Starts with…
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Colavito and Livengood

How Membership in FPRA has Enhanced My Career: Miranda Colavito’s Story

Truth be told, I used to be skeptical about professional organizations. Would they really help my career, or just add another awkward mixer to my schedule? I wasn’t convinced they…
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Joe Curley Rising Leader

Jennifer Hemmerdinger Named 2025 Joe Curley Rising Leader for Local PR Association

The Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (CWC-FPRA) has named Jennifer Hemmerdinger, APR, as the 2025 Joe Curley Rising Leader Award recipient. 

Local Public Relations Association Hosts Showcase to Highlight Extraordinay Work of Members

The Central West Coast chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (CWC-FPRA) will host the second annual CWC Showcase & Celebration spotlighting two best-practice public relations programs.

Meet Blair Bloomston

Meet Blair Bloomston, Founder & CEO of Leaders Uplifted

In a world where communication is ever evolving, we have a group around us to keep us steady. An FPRA membership not only helps with your professional development growth, but…
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Meet Nate Sweetman

Meet Nate Sweetman, Sports Marketing Coordinator with Visit Sarasota County

In a world where communication is ever evolving, we have a group around us to keep us steady. A FPRA membership not only helps with your professional development growth, but…
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CWC-FPRA 2023 PR Predictions and Wishes

Here are some 2023 PR predictions and wishes for the New Year from your CWC-FPRA colleagues. Have one to share? Send it in! My 2023 PR Prediction: The news and…
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CWC-FPRA’s New KSA Icons

As we gear up for another exciting year of professional development, we’ve implemented new icons to help identify which key subject areas, or KSAs, applies to our individual professional development…
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CWC-FPRA Board Holds first Board Meeting of the 2022-2023 Year at the New Caldwell Trust Company Building in Downtown Sarasota

CWC-FPRA’s new Chapter President, Sheryl Vieira, presided over the first chapter board meeting of the new chapter year in Caldwell Trust Company’s beautifully renovated office building in downtown Sarasota. Formerly…
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