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:            

From political influences to AI advances, communicators face a growing number of ethical issues. The Central West Coast and Tampa Bay FPRA chapters offer a deep dive into how to navigate various ethical challenges. During this half-day professional development program, multiple experts will discuss potential ethical minefields, talk about real-world examples and touch on future…
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Howdy, partners! It’s time to dust off your cowboy boots and ride into a morning full of networking, learning, and media connections! The Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (CWC-FPRA) is wrangling together local and regional media pros for our annual Meet the Media event. This rootin’-tootin’ roundup will feature moderated panels, followed…
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The Central West Coast chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association invites you to a conversation with Dr. Patricia Whalen, a renowned expert on corporate communications and organizational culture. In this lunch and learn talk, Dr. Whalen will share key communications strategies to help public relations professionals manage and implement organizational change initiatives – from…
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Join the Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (CWC-FPRA) for an evening of inspiration and celebration of the public relations profession! In a TEDx style event, we will spotlight three CWC members’ public relations programs or events that will give you inspiration for your own Golden Image Award entry. In addition…
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Join CWC-FPRA for a fun social gathering with some friendly PR trivia competition thrown in! Credentialing co-chairs Sharon Kunkel, APR, CPRC, and Jennifer Moss Wilson, APR, CPRC, challenge you to step up and showcase your APR (Accreditation in Public Relations) and public relations knowledge. Questions will address key figures in and the history of PR,…
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An evening with Ginya Carnahan, APR, CPRC — wine, bites and wisdom from a past CWC-FPRA president. Free for current and future members! Join us for an inspiring and relaxed evening as we welcome Ginya Carnahan, APR, CPRC, a distinguished past president of our chapter and a beloved figure in Florida’s public relations community. Ginya brings…
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Join members of the Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (CWC-FPRA) along with guest speaker Kelly Carlstein, Vice President of Brand Strategy of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, on Wednesday, June 18, for a deep dive into the oftentimes overlooked connection between HR and brand strategy. This session will highlight the essential role…
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Join the Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association as we celebrate this year’s accomplishments, welcome the 2025–2026 board of directors, hear from State President Lindsay Hudock, APR, CPRC — and look ahead to our milestone 60th year! Co-hosted by CWC-FPRA President Hunter Carpenter, MA, APR and President-Elect Laura Ansel, APR, CPRC.…
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Panelists Jamie Miller, Director of Communications at New College; Emily Le Coz, Executive Editor in Chief at Suncoast Searchlight; and Anne Rollings, Executive Director of Communications & Business Development at Watershed Hospitality Concepts will answer your most pressing questions on the power of advocacy and public affairs in PR and Comms. Coffee will be available…
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