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SUMMARY:Meet The Media: We'll Be There For You
DESCRIPTION:We are saddened by the recent passing of actor Matthew Perry as we prepare for this “Friends”-themed event. We will remember him with the spirit of laughter that he shared with so many.  \nJoin us for a morning of conversation\, networking and breakfast with media representatives from across our region … and beyond. \nDon’t miss CWC-FPRA’s most popular event of the year\, during which we can engage with\, learn from and make valuable connections with our friends in the media: TV\, print\, radio\, and blog/vlog/podcast. The morning will feature two moderated panels\, followed by guided introductions at attendees’ tables for individual questions and connection. \nAll attendees will receive a media database spreadsheet with local and regional contacts for print\, TV\, radio and online outlets! \nFeatured media guests include: \n\nMark Gordon of the Business Observer\nJim DeLa of the Community News Collaborative\nKim Doleatt of Sarasota Magazine\nKimberly Kuizon of Fox 13 Tampa Bay\nKat Wingert of Observer Media Group\nJesse Coleman of WSLR\nJoey Panek of Suncoast View\nFelipe Colón of Sarasota Speax\nScott Lawson of The Daily Sun\nHallie Peilet Young of No Blues News\nJosh Salmon of the Herald Tribune\nMarco La Manno of Suncoast News Network\n\nTickets are $50/members\, $65/future members; cost includes a plated breakfast. \nRegistration in advanced is required. Register by November 2\, 2023. \n \nThank you to our Sponsors:\n         Joe Curley\, APR\, CPRC     
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/meet-the-media-well-be-there-for-you/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Sarasota\, 1000 Boulevard of the Arts\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T090000
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SUMMARY:Media Training the C-Suite
DESCRIPTION:As a multilingual public relations professional with more than 25 years of experience\, Joel Staley\, Founder & CEO of JCS Communications\, is an expert at training c-suite executives and brand spokespersons to deliver effective media interviews\, public speeches and sales presentations. \nHere are a few of the things you’ll learn from Joel’s presentation: \n\nThe tell-tale signs that a spokesperson needs additional training\nThe situations that require additional training for any spokesperson\, including experienced ones\nThe elements that constitute an excellent media or presentation training\nTeaching techniques that help senior leaders accept the counsel and coaching given during a media or presentation training\n\nOctober 3 | 11:30 a.m. – 1p.m.\nKompose Hotel Sarasota \n \nThank you to our Sponsors:\n         Joe Curley\, APR\, CPRC     
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/media-training-the-c-suite/
LOCATION:Kompose Hotel Sarasota\, 965 University Pkwy\, Sarasota\, 34234\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T153000
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SUMMARY:Member Mixer with the FPRA Executive Committee
DESCRIPTION:FPRA’s Executive Committee is holding its annual strategic planning retreat right here in Sarasota. Come to this mixer to network with your fellow FPRA members and get to know the association’s state leaders. First round is on the Central West Coast Chapter!\nSeptember 7 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.\nSt. Armands Daiquiri Deck \n  \n \nThank you to our Sponsors:\n         Joe Curley\, APR\, CPRC     
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/member-mixer-with-the-fpra-executive-committee/
LOCATION:Daiquiri Deck\, 325 John RIngling Boulevard\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T093000
DTSTAMP:20260502T212749
CREATED:20230721T204658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T204804Z
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SUMMARY:CWC-FPRA Board Installation & Chapter Awards
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to our Sponsors:\n         Joe Curley\, APR\, CPRC       \n\nCWC-FPRA Board Installation & Chapter Awards\nDon’t miss one of the most exciting events of the CWC year! This event includes installation of the 2023-2024 CWC Board\, chapter awards\, and a visit from incoming FPRA State President Wendy Crites Wacker\, APR\, CPRC.\nSeptember 6 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.\nSarasota Yacht Club \n  \nTickets: $50 for FPRA members | $60 for future members.  \nThank you to our annual sponsors: Caldwell Trust Company & Joe Curley\, APR\, CPRC. Sir Speedy has graciously donated resources as an in-kind sponsor. \n 
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/cwc-fpra-board-installation-chapter-awards-2/
LOCATION:Sarasota Yacht Club\, 1100 John Ringling Blvd.\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T212749
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T193437Z
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SUMMARY:Recapping & Reuniting Over FPRA's 84th Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to our Sponsors:\n                  Joe Curley\, APR\, CPRC       \n\nRecapping & Reuniting Over FPRA’s 84th Annual Conference\nIf you weren’t able to attend Conference\, this is a great opportunity to hear the highlights and takeaways. If you did attend\, please come and share what you learned and enjoyed.\nAugust 16 | 5:30 – 7 p.m.\nCaldwell Trust Company \n  \nTickets: $35 for FPRA members | $45 for future members.  \nThank you to our annual sponsors: Next-Mark and Caldwell Trust Company. Sir Speedy has graciously donated resources as an in-kind sponsor. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/recapping-reuniting-over-fpras-84th-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Caldwell Trust Company\, 27 S. Orange Avenue\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T073000
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Relationships\, Generating Leads
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to our Sponsors:\n                  Joe Curley\, APR\, CPRC       \n\nCultivating Relationships\, Generating Leads\nJoin CWC-FPRA to learn from Amber Wilson of ESPN Radio on building relationships and what that can generate for your career. \n  \nTickets: $30 for FPRA members | $40 for future members.  \nThank you to our annual sponsors: Next-Mark and Caldwell Trust Company. Sir Speedy has graciously donated resources as an in-kind sponsor. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/cultivating-relationships-generating-leads/
LOCATION:The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime\, 821 Apricot Ave\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34237\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T043000
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to our Sponsors:\n                  Joe Curley\, APR\, CPRC       \n\nMedia Monitoring Stratefy Platforms – Why You Need It\nYou’re invited to a special member Coffee & Conversation event. Join us at Caldwell Trust’s beautiful location in downtown Sarasota for a FREEmember event. FPRA State Board Member Elise Ramer\, APR\, CPRC will share her thoughts on media monitoring strategy and why you need a software platform to help you with this important area of PR. \nMedia monitoring platforms assist with strategic communications\, distributing\, amplifying\, targeting\, cultivating\, protecting\, responding\, measuring\, verifying\, monitoring and understating your audience and your reach using cutting edge technology. Such efforts encompass various types of tracking and analysis across traditional and digital media to understand public perception\, sentiment and trends about a brand\, company\, product or service. Through her years of experience\, Elise will educate guests on the available products and discuss the differences between the available platforms. \nVALUE ADD: The software helps you to better understand your audience\, improve your brand reputation\, identify industry trends and opportunities and lastly\, track your competitors. \nNO charge for the event. Coffee will be served. Free parking is available in Caldwell’s parking lot.
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/3266/
LOCATION:Caldwell Trust Company\, 27 S. Orange Avenue\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T090000
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SUMMARY:Navigating Your Audience through Multicultural Communications
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to our Sponsors:\n                  Joe Curley\, APR\, CPRC       \n\nNavigating Your Audience through Multicultural Communications\nJoin the Central West Coast chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association as Mercedes Soler helps us navigate audiences through multicultural communications. \nMercedes Soler is co-owner and President of Solmart Media\, a Spanish radio and digital media company in Sarasota\, Fla.\, founded with her husband Tomás Martínez. Solmart Media’s core mission is to entertain\, inform\, educate\, and elevate its underserved community. Its two FM and one AM radio stations reach nine counties and about half a million Hispanics. Mercedes oversees the editorial content\, outreach\, advocacy\, marketing\, public relations\, productions for nonprofits\, internships\, and mentoring. \nPrior to this\, she spent 25 years as a Spanish-language international correspondent with Univisión and an anchor for CNN Español. She also wrote weekly columns for El Nuevo Herald and co-authored the book “Dish & Tell: Life\, Love\, and Secrets” (HarperCollins). The book was adapted to the stage as a musical. In addition\, Mercedes taught journalism to international Spanish language students through the University of Miami and coached media and press strategies to U.S. diplomats based in Latin America as a subcontractor for the U.S. State Department. \n  \nTickets: $30 for FPRA members | $40 for future members.  \nThank you to our annual sponsors: Next-Mark and Caldwell Trust Company. Sir Speedy has graciously donated resources as an in-kind sponsor. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/navigating-your-audience-through-multicultural-communications/
LOCATION:The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime\, 821 Apricot Ave\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34237\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T163000
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CREATED:20230405T013058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T013314Z
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SUMMARY:CWC-FPRA Member Mixer
DESCRIPTION:CWC-FPRA Member Mixer\nIt will be six months between our member mixers! Who’s ready for a day at the ballpark? \nJoin us at LECOM Park as the Marauders take on the Dunedin Blue Jays \n  \n \n 
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/cwc-fpra-member-mixer/
LOCATION:LECOM Park 1611 9th St W Bradenton\, FL 34205\, 1611 9th St W\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T090000
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CREATED:20230405T013912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T175712Z
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SUMMARY:Communications and the Human Experience
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to our Sponsors:\n                  Joe Curley\, APR\, CPRC       \n  \nCommunications and the Human Experience\nJoin CWC-FPRA to identify ways people can connect personal experiences to internal and external messaging/communications. \nRogelio (Roger) Capote\, MBA\nSenior Vice President\, Marketing & Community Relations\nChief Communications Officer \n  \nTickets: $30 for FPRA members | $40 for future members.  \nThank you to our annual sponsors: Next-Mark and Caldwell Trust Company. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties and Sir Speedy have graciously donated spaces and resources as in-kind sponsors. \n  \n  \n \n 
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/communications-and-the-human-experience/
LOCATION:Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties\, 3100 Fruitville Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34237
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T163000
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SUMMARY:All That Glitters: Annual Image Awards
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to our Sponsors:\n                  Joe Curley\, APR\, CPRC       \n  \nAll That Glitters: Annual Image Awards\nJoin the Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association as we celebrate All That Glitters\, recognizing the area’s best work in public relations\, marketing and communications. Our local Image Awards competition is conducted annually to highlight outstanding public relations programs and encourage and promote the development of the public relations professionalism in our area. At this event\, the awards will be given out. Our chapter’s Joe Curley Rising Leader nominee will also be named. \nTickets: $50 for FPRA members | $60 for future members. Cost includes one drink ticket and heavy hors d’oeuvres.  \nThank you to our annual sponsors: Next-Mark and Caldwell Trust Company. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties and Sir Speedy have graciously donated spaces and resources as in-kind sponsors. \n  \n  \n \n 
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/all-that-glitters-annual-image-awards/
LOCATION:The Grove Lakewood Ranch\, 10670 Boardwalk Loop\, Lakewood Ranch\, FL\, 34202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T090000
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CREATED:20230203T212037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T214247Z
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SUMMARY:Community Journalism\, Community Catalyst: West Coast Woman Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to our Sponsors:\n                  Joe Curley\, APR\, CPRC       \n  \nCommunity Journalism\, Community Catalyst: West Coast Woman Celebration\nJoin CWC-FPRA for a Celebration and Media-Versary Discussion with Louise Bruderle of West Coast Woman \nAs newsrooms become smaller and smaller\, local news has taken a backseat to national headlines. Not for Louis Bruderle and West Coast Woman\, an independent\, locally owned publication that has put the community back in “community journalism” over its 35-year run. \nJoin us as we celebrate Louise\, Publisher of West Coast Woman\, who will share her decades of experience keeping a community newspaper thriving in an ever-changing Florida world. Whether you’re a PR pro for a local nonprofit or national corporation\, you’ll discover the value in hyper-local storytelling to reach your hometown – and regional – audiences in ways that enrich their lives\, their commitment to our community\, and your organization’s role within it.  \nTickets: $25 for FPRA members | $30 for future members. Cost includes lunch.  \nThank you to our annual sponsors: Next-Mark and Caldwell Trust Company. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties and Sir Speedy have graciously donated spaces and resources as in-kind sponsors. \n  \n \n  \n \n 
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/community-journalism-community-catalyst-west-coast-woman-celebration/
LOCATION:Nathan Benderson Park Finish Tower\, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle\, Sarasota\, 34235\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T043000
DTSTAMP:20260502T212749
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T203111Z
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SUMMARY:CPRC Awareness Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate CPRC Awareness with us on Wednesday\, March 8\, 2023. Grab a cup of your favorite hot beverage and join the Central West Coast Chapter of FPRA for a special coffee hour from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Zoom. Hear interesting stories from some of our more seasoned members while exploring what it means to be a public relations counselor. \nNo matter where you are in your career\, we hope you will join us for some great conversation and listen to some public relations stories from some of our chapter members who have earned their CPRC credentials. \n(This event has been rescheduled from its original January date.) \nFor more information about earning your credentials or about the coffee hour event\, contact Accreditation Director Erin Hoffer\, APR\, CPRC at accreditation@cwcfpra.com. \nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86026728018 \n 
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/cprc-awareness-month-coffee-hour/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T023000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T063000
DTSTAMP:20260502T212749
CREATED:20230105T221905Z
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SUMMARY:Media-Con: Shoot for the Best Headline
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to our Sponsors:\n                  Joe Curley\, APR\, CPRC       \n  \nMedia-Con: Shoot for the Best Headline\nJoin us for a morning of conversation and networking with media representatives from across our region and beyond. \nAs a PR professional\, just like in basketball\, we cannot afford to keep our best pitches and headlines as benchwarmers. Join the Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association for a morning of conversation and networking with media representatives from across our region and beyond to learn the who’s and how’s to strategically deploy your story – your star player – at the right time to shoot for that winning headline. \nA full list of media representatives – from editors to reporters to producers and more – will be shared in February. \nPR and communications professionals\, nonprofit organizations\, and other interested individuals are welcome to attend. \nTickets: $50 for FPRA members | $60 for future members. Cost includes breakfast. Thank you to our annual sponsors: Next-Mark and Caldwell Trust Company. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties and Sir Speedy have graciously donated spaces and resources as in-kind sponsors. \n  \n  \n \n  \n \n 
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/media-con-shoot-for-the-best-headline/
LOCATION:Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties\, 3100 Fruitville Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34237
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T212749
CREATED:20230126T201433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T232819Z
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SUMMARY:CWC-FPRA Member Mixer at Tamiami Tap
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to our Sponsors:\n                  Joe Curley\, APR\, CPRC       \n  \nCWC-FPRA Member Mixer at Tamiami Tap\nTamiami Tap 711 S. Osprey Ave\, Sarasota\, FL \nPlease join us on Thursday\, February 9 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. for a CWC-FPRA free member mixer at Tamiami Tap. We will gather as a chapter to network and share our love of PR over drinks and appetizers. There will be live music. We look forward to catching up with all of our members! \nRegister for this free event! \n  \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/3029/
LOCATION:Tamiami Tap\, 711 S. Osprey Ave\, Sarasota FL\, 34236\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T080000
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SUMMARY:Lunch 'n Learn: Get Your B-Roll in A Game Fashion
DESCRIPTION:As PR professionals\, we are trained to develop and pitch stories that the media will consider to be newsworthy. Some\, however\, just may not be suite for television. What if you found out you could change that? Just because a story pitch may not seem TV newsworthy doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to make your story more visually appealing and set it up to succeed. During this session\, you can learn how to level up your stories by adding B-roll\, scripting your videos\, and getting the media to use them! Join Hallie Young\, former news reporter\, anchor\, and producer\, as she shares tips and tricks for getting coverage using “A-game” video. \nBring your own lunch. This is FREE event for CWC members! \nRegister now!
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/lunch-n-learn-get-your-b-roll-in-a-game-fashion/
LOCATION:Caldwell Trust Company\, 27 S. Orange Avenue\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T080000
DTSTAMP:20260502T212749
CREATED:20221201T204426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T204544Z
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SUMMARY:Rebranding: From Research to Reality
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to our Sponsors:\n                  Joe Curley\, APR\, CPRC \n  \nRebranding: From Research to Reality\nA Step-by-Step Approach to Designing and Launching Your New Brand\nOur expert panel will take you through the rebranding process: internal and external research; translating mission and message into a new visual brand; considerations for website navigation and (re)design; and the comprehensive rebrand “to-do” list – including public relations and donor relations activities. \nPanelists:\nMurray Devine\, Consultant/Web Developer\, Make|Believe Design\nSharon Kunkel\, APR\, President\, Wordslinger Marketing & PR\nPaula Murray\, Principal\, Artefact Design / Co-Founder\, Synergy Studios\nMartha Wells\, Project Coordinator\, Carter \nTickets are $30/members\, $40/future members; cost includes lunch. \n \n  \n \n 
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/rebranding-from-research-to-reality/
LOCATION:Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties\, 3100 Fruitville Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34237
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T212749
CREATED:20221103T210658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T020002Z
UID:2853-1671109200-1671116400@cwcfpra.com
SUMMARY:CWC-FPRA Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:CWC-FPRA Holiday Party: Celebrate the year with CWC-FPRA at an in-person Holiday Party at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing on Wireless Court in east Sarasota.\nPlease join your CWC-FPRA colleagues to celebrate the holidays! This event is free for CWC members and $30 for guests of members. Cocktails and dinner provided. \nThanks to annual CWC-FPRA Chapter Sponsors\, Next-Mark and Caldwell Trust Company\, for helping us make this a free member event! Thank you to Gold Coast Eagle Distributing for hosting CWC-FPRA’s holiday party! \nFree for Members | $30 for Guests of Members \n \nThank you to our Sponsors:\n                  Joe Curley\, APR\, CPRC   
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/cwc-fpra-holiday-party-2/
LOCATION:7051 Wireless Court Sarasota\, FL\, Gold Coast Distributing\, 7051 Wireless Court\, Sarasota\, FL\, FL\, 34240
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T080000
DTSTAMP:20260502T212749
CREATED:20221101T011010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T011010Z
UID:2842-1671001200-1671004800@cwcfpra.com
SUMMARY:New Year's Resolution: Earn Your Credentials in 2023
DESCRIPTION:Consider setting a new year’s resolution in 2023 to help enhance your professional knowledge and career status. Earn your credentials and be part of the elite few to become accredited and/or certified in public relations. \nThe Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association will host a free webinar from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday\, December 14\, 2022 on Zoom. Learn the steps to earn either an Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) credential or a Certified Public Relations Counselor (CPRC) credential (or both). \nLed by our chapter’s Credentialing Team\, Erin Hoffer\, APR\, CPRC and Laura Ansel\, APR\, the session will detail the process to earn both credentials. They will provide important insights and key take-aways for success. \nThe webinar is free for all Florida Public Relations Association members and non-members. Participants must have a Zoom login (free) to be able to participate in the webinar. For more information\, email accreditation@cwcfpra.com. \n  \nAt the time of the event\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87839388755
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/new-years-resolution-earn-your-credentials-in-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T080000
DTSTAMP:20260502T212749
CREATED:20220903T185902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T005815Z
UID:2771-1668580200-1668585600@cwcfpra.com
SUMMARY:Unleashing Your Potential to Transcend Boundaries & Impact Change
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to our Sponsors:\n                  Joe Curley\, APR\, CPRC \n  \n  \nIn this program\, you will learn about: \n\nExternal vs Internal Contexts\nExternal Contexts – Academia + CRITICAL ELEMENT MISSING\nInternal Context – Real world experience teaches us how much we didn’t know! Skills\, tactics\, tips\, etc.\n\nPresented by Suzanne Buchanan\, Senior Principal\, Karat Communications \n$25 Members | $35 Future Members
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/unleashing-your-potential-to-transcend-boundaries-impact-change/
LOCATION:Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties\, 3100 Fruitville Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34237
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T043000
DTSTAMP:20260502T212749
CREATED:20221103T204259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T204631Z
UID:2849-1667964600-1667968200@cwcfpra.com
SUMMARY:CWC-FPRA Virtual Member Coffee Mixer
DESCRIPTION:CWC-FPRA VIRTUAL MEMBER COFFEE MIXER: Virtual Coffee Mixers Return to CWC! \nCWC is excited to bring back its monthly morning\, Zoom\, Member Coffee Mixer. Join us on Wednesday\, November 9 at 8:30 am for an hour-long chat with fellow CWC members. Please make sure to register for this free event and mark your calendars with the information below. We look forward to catching up with all our members.Join us \nJoin us for this free event! \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cwc-fpra-virtual-member-coffee-mixer-tickets-453939062957 \nHere is the Zoom link: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/82579345633?pwd=OHlRN2FPQmZ6SXlZOURPK3lZVWZjUT09 \nMeeting ID: 825 7934 5633 \nPasscode: 23Qhpn
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/cwc-fpra-virtual-member-coffee-mixer/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T153000
DTSTAMP:20260502T212749
CREATED:20221012T235150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T235415Z
UID:2824-1666272600-1666279800@cwcfpra.com
SUMMARY:Standing Together\, Stronger Together: Member Mixer for Hurricane Ian Relief
DESCRIPTION:Standing Together\, Stronger Together: CWC-FPRA Member Mixer for Hurricane Ian Relief \nPlease join us for a member-mixer to gather as a chapter and support our members\, friends and community in need of care. APPETIZERS PROVIDED! \nDonations being accepted that evening via check\, cash or card will support All Faiths Food Bank\, The Florida Center\, and Senior Friendship Centers. \nFREE EVENT – REGISTER NOW\n  \n 
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/standing-together-stronger-together-member-mixer-for-hurricane-ian-relief/
LOCATION:Gecko’s Grill & Pub 5585 Palmer\, 5585 Palmer Crossing Circle\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34233\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T090000
DTSTAMP:20260502T212749
CREATED:20220712T180359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T180359Z
UID:2713-1662535800-1662541200@cwcfpra.com
SUMMARY:CWC-FPRA Board Installation and Chapter Awards
DESCRIPTION:Join your Central West Coast chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association as we celebrate our chapter awards and welcome our 2022-2023 board of directors! \n$30 Members | $45 Future Members \nPurchase Tickets Here
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/cwc-fpra-board-installation-and-chapter-awards/
LOCATION:Sarasota Yacht Club\, 1100 John Ringling Blvd.\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T212749
CREATED:20220712T175832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T175832Z
UID:2710-1660829400-1660834800@cwcfpra.com
SUMMARY:Your Ticket to Success: Recapping & Reuniting Over FPRA’S Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Couldn’t make it to this year’s Annual Conference but want a reason to connect and learn together? Don’t worry: that boat hasn’t sailed yet and we have your ticket to success. Come together with your Central West Coast chapter to recap the highlights and insights from this year’s gathering\, with light bites and refreshments\, of course. This event will be your passport to professional development and help ensure your professional growth acceleration so that you are better prepared to manage today’s and tomorrow’s communications challenges. All members and future members are welcome. \nThank you to our annual sponsor\, Next-Mark. \n$25 for Current Members | $35 for Future Members \nPurchase Ticket Here.
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/your-ticket-to-success-recapping-reuniting-over-fpras-annual-conference/
LOCATION:The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime\, 821 Apricot Ave\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34237\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220719T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220719T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T212749
CREATED:20220621T234024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T234024Z
UID:2704-1658235600-1658241000@cwcfpra.com
SUMMARY:A Seat at The Table: PR and Communications in the C-Suite
DESCRIPTION:From internal messages to authentic stories\, communications professionals are the perfect ally to the C-Suite and yet\, so many face challenges in securing a seat – and say – at the table. How can you change this? Join Erin McLeod\, President & CEO of Senior Friendship Centers\, as she shares her journey from PR Pro to CEO and critical lessons learned along the way. In this after-hours conversation\, you’ll learn about the components of creating your own brand and how to position yourself for strategic growth in your career and your business on the way to the C-Suite. \nThank you to our annual sponsor\, Next-Mark. Thank you to our location sponsor\, Senior Friendship Centers. \n$25 for Members | $35 for Future Members \n\n\n\n\n  \nRegister Here 
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/a-seat-at-the-table-pr-and-communications-in-the-c-suite/
LOCATION:Senior Friendship Centers\, 1888 Brother Geenen Way\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34243\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T090000
DTSTAMP:20260502T212749
CREATED:20220520T212319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220520T212319Z
UID:2684-1655364600-1655370000@cwcfpra.com
SUMMARY:Hurricanes\, Floods and Fugitives: Effective Internal Communication During a Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Join FPRA State President\, Devon Chestnut\, APR\, CPRC\, for a conversation on crisis communications\, just in time for hurricane season. \n\nA crisis could impact your organization at any time. Communication with employees can be the key to successful recovery efforts However\, don’t wait until the crisis hits. Pre-crisis and post-crisis communication are just as important as communication during the crisis event. Does your organization have a crisis communication plan? If so\, do you have tools in place to ensure your communication reaches your employees regardless of the situation? Can your employees reach you with their own crisis needs? Learn more about developing a robust communication plan\, activating various forms of communication channels\, and the importance of establishing a communication cadence based on the crisis level. \nFPRA Members: $25| Future Members: $35 \nRegister Here!
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/hurricanes-floods-and-fugitives-effective-internal-communication-during-a-crisis/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn & Suites Sarasota East\, 5730 Gannt Road\, Sarasota\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34233
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T073000
DTSTAMP:20260502T212749
CREATED:20220420T193642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T184427Z
UID:2647-1652761800-1652772600@cwcfpra.com
SUMMARY:Media-Con: Meet Your Media Superheroes
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of conversation and networking with media representatives from across our region and beyond. \nFor PR professionals\, superheroes don’t only live in comic books: they’re also in the newsroom. Join us for a morning of conversation and networking with media representatives from across our region and beyond. In true Comic-Con style\, you will have the opportunity to engage with media representatives through interactive panel discussions\, pitch moments and booth visits over the course of the program. \nHear from editors\, reporters\, and producers from the Bradenton Herald\, Business Observer\, The Daily Sun and Venice Gondolier\, Sarasota Magazine\, SRQ Media\, Solmart Media\, WEDU PBS\, WUSF Public Media\, and more! \nPR and communications professionals\, nonprofit organizations\, and other interested individuals are welcome to attend. \nThank you to our Event Sponsors: Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties and Senior Friendship Centers. Thank you to our annual sponsor\, Next-Mark. \nTickets: $50 for FPRA members\, $60 for future FPRA members
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/media-con-meet-your-media-superheroes/
LOCATION:Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties\, 3100 Fruitville Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34237
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T212749
CREATED:20220414T170439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T170439Z
UID:2643-1652362200-1652367600@cwcfpra.com
SUMMARY:Membership + Community Mixer
DESCRIPTION:PR who? Join fellow PR and communications professionals from across our community for a relaxing evening of light conversation and cheers (wine\, snacks\, and more)\, and get to know your local chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association. All members and future members are welcome! \nTickets | FREE | Registration Encouraged (registration website link below)
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/membership-community-mixer/
LOCATION:The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime\, 821 Apricot Ave\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34237\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T153000
DTSTAMP:20260502T212749
CREATED:20220217T002112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T030136Z
UID:2587-1651152600-1651159800@cwcfpra.com
SUMMARY:Image Awards Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join the Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (CWC-FPRA) for a historic evening in “Modern PR” as it recognizes the area’s best work in public relations\, marketing\, and communications. Celebrate with colleagues and friends at our local Image Awards competition\, conducted annually to highlight outstanding public relations programs and encourage and promote the development of the public relations professionalism in our area. \nThank you to our annual sponsor\, Next Mark.\nThank you to our event sponsor\, Premier Sotheby’s. \nPlease use event website link below to register.
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/image-awards-celebration/
LOCATION:GROVE Restaurant\, 10670 Boardwalk Loop\, Lakewood Ranch\, 34202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T053000
DTSTAMP:20260502T212749
CREATED:20220404T182939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T182939Z
UID:2611-1649910600-1649914200@cwcfpra.com
SUMMARY:CWC Coffee Hour - APR Renewal Process
DESCRIPTION:April is APR Awareness Month! For those who have earned their Accreditation in Public Relations credential\, the month of April is a great time to start thinking about the APR renewal process. \nAll chapter members who have earned their APR credentials are invited to an informal coffee hour from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. on Thursday\, April 14\, 2022 on Zoom to discuss the APR Renewal requirements. \nGrab a hot beverage of choice and join the conversation as the chapter’s accreditation director\, Erin Hoffer\, APR\, CPRC\, provides insights into the both the old and new APR Renewal programs and some tips to ensure success. \nThe APR credential is recommended for members with five or more years of experience practicing public relations. Administered by a Universal Accreditation Board\, the APR exam process teaches foundational principals and best practices in the field of public relations. After receiving his or her APR\, a candidate must renew the credential every three years. \nHere is the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84710031692 \nFor more information about the APR Renewal Coffee Hour or earning an APR credential\, email accreditation@cwcfpra.com.
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/cwc-coffee-hour-apr-renewal-process/
LOCATION:FL
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