Events

Join FPRA for an afternoon of inspired networking and connection! Elevate your professional relationships at this highly engaging lunch-and-learn experience, featuring game-based guidance from Blair Bloomston, Founder & CEO of Leaders Uplifted. Blair has spent the last 20 years supporting execs at Hilton, NASA, Deloitte, and IMGA, and she'll be sharing first-hand insights and surprising…
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In PR, it’s all how you position it. Rather than being always on, learn how to maximize productivity, be a reliable resource and leverage technology and tools. After all, relations and communication are central to making PR pros successful! Based in Bradenton, Fla., Account Manager Britney Guertin leverages her 10+ years of experience in PR,…
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Are you looking for clever ways to manage social media? Do you need ideas on how to craft the perfect storytelling pitch? Are you interested in opening your own firm? This event is designed to equip you with the insights, tools, and strategies needed to excel in today's dynamic PR landscape. Whether you're an aspiring…
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Join the Central West Coast chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association as we celebrate all our chapter has accomplished this year, hear from State President Julie Frey, APR, CPRC, and welcome the 2024-2025 board of directors! $50/members, $60/future members

Calling all trivia fans! Think and drink with CWC-FPRA members at the Clark Road Gecko’s location (5585 Palmer Crossing Circle, Sarasota) on Monday, September 23 at 7:30 p.m. We crushed trivia night a few months ago, so let’s see how sharp our chops are this time! Please arrive by between 7 and 7:15 p.m. so…
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In response to the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene and Milton, CWC-FPRA has teamed up with Watershed Hospitality Concepts and the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to come together for pizza and purpose. We will collect donations for the Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund and Season of Sharing, both funds powered by the Community Foundation of…
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Saturday, October 26, 8:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. SMH Marketing Office Are you ready to take the next step in your professional career? As a skilled public relations professional, you know that your success is dependent on staying relevant, resourceful and inspired. The Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) credential affirms your drive, professionalism, and principles,…
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Gone are the days when you have a crisis communications plan binder gathering dust on the shelf. Joel Staley, a 25-year corporate communications veteran presents "Preventing a Crisis Before it Happens." His experience leading crisis teams for the world's largest PR firms includes defending against a CBS News 60 Minutes assault which earned Joel and…
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Celebrate the holiday season at CWC-FPRA's annual holiday party taking place on December 13th at Visit Sarasota County's Visitors Center. Free for members, $15 for guests Thank you to our Sponsors: