Join us for the 60th anniversary of the Central West Coast chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association! Join the Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association as we celebrate 60 years of leadership, learning, and legacy in our profession! Founded on Jan. 28, 1966, as the Ringling Chapter, we’ve grown, evolved,…
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It’s time to break out the neon, dust off your Walkman, and step back into an era of bold headlines, bigger hair, and iconic media moments. The Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (CWC-FPRA) is turning back the clock for our annual Meet the Media: 80s style. This totally rad evening…
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Are you looking to level up your professional game? Are you interested in learning more about Accreditation? Or would you simply enjoy a (free) night of lite bites and trivia with your PR peeps? Join CWC-FPRA for a fun social gathering with some friendly competition thrown in! Credentialing co-chairs Sharon Kunkel, APR, CPRC and Jennifer…
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Lessons from CWC-FPRA Leaders Who Made the Leap! What does it actually take to move from a communications role into executive leadership? Join the Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association for a candid conversation with past chapter presidents who have successfully navigated the path from PR professional to organizational leader. This…
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Join the CWC-FPRA for a dynamic panel discussion featuring experienced communications leaders who have led anniversary campaigns. From centennials to diamond jubilees, milestone anniversaries are more than celebrations! They're strategic opportunities to strengthen brand identity, deepen community engagement, honor legacy, and build momentum for the future. Join the CWC-FPRA for a dynamic panel discussion featuring…
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Let's get clappier as we celebrate our members and welcome our 2026-2027 Board of Directors! 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 April Salter, APR, CPRC, and install our 2026-2027 Board of Directors! Co-hosted by CWC-FPRA…
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Come learn what inspired the creation of a local magazine that features artists, organizations, and even ghosts! In 2021, Paula Wright took on the challenge of creating a magazine to support the Bradenton community. The result was Bradenton Magazine, a publication that features local artists on the cover and shares stories about the area’s people,…
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The Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) is the profession's gold standard, and it's more achievable than you think. The Central West Coast Chapter of FPRA invites you to a half-day bootcamp that breaks down every part of the process into manageable, confidence-building pieces. Our presenters (all APRs) will walk you through the KSAs: Defining Public…
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A little spooky fun, a few cocktails, and some familiar faces! Get into the Halloween spirit with the FPRA Central West Coast Chapter at Frights & Cocktail Flights, our next member mixer on Tuesday, October 27! We're getting together at The Sarasota Modern for a Halloween-inspired evening featuring a special pop-up experience inspired by The…
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