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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T073000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T001845
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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
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CREATED:20220621T234024Z
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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
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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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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
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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
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T030136Z
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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
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T073000
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SUMMARY:Creating a Stronger Community: Tourism Takes Off With Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Teamwork makes the dream work\, and collaborations between local businesses are no exception. When it comes to the longstanding partnership between Visit Sarasota County and the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport\, the sky’s the limit! Join Erin Duggan\, Vice President at Visit Sarasota County\, and Rick Piccolo\, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport\, at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport\, for a conversation about how communications and strategy have helped their airline incentive program – to make SRQ a desirable place for new and existing airlines – take off. You’ll also hear from Visit Sarasota County on how they market our community year-round and how we as local marketing professionals can benefit from their programming. \nPlease use event website link below to register.
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/creating-a-stronger-community-tourism-takes-off-with-collaboration/
LOCATION:SRQ Airport\, 6000 Airport Circle\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34243\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T080000
DTSTAMP:20260503T001845
CREATED:20220128T033524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T033524Z
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SUMMARY:Cooking Up an IPO: Lessons in Leadership and Public Company Communications
DESCRIPTION:First Watch is cooking up more than just pancakes and eggs these days: it’s also serving up a plate of investor relations as of October 2021\, when the award-winning Daytime Dining restaurant concept officially became a publicly traded company. We know you’re hungry to know more\, so feed your appetite with Eleni Kouvatsos\, APR\, First Watch’s Director of Communications\, as she shares the recipe for cooking up an IPO – from initial strategic planning and complex communications implications to ringing the opening bell at the Nasdaq. \nIn-Person | FPRA Members: $25 | Future Members: $35\nVirtual | FPRA Members: $10 | Future Members: $15\nLunch will be served by First Watch\, and is included in ticket price for in-person guests. \nUse Event Website Link Below to Register
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/cooking-up-an-ipo-lessons-in-leadership-and-public-company-communications/
LOCATION:First Watch Restaurant Group\, 8725 Pendery Place\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220129T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220129T090000
DTSTAMP:20260503T001845
CREATED:20211202T195452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T195452Z
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SUMMARY:2022 APR Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Public relations practitioners looking to take the next step in their professional journey are invited to take part in a comprehensive bootcamp that will breakdown the process of obtaining an Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) credential. \nThe Central West Coast and Volusia/Flagler chapters of the Florida Public Relations Association are teaming up to host a half-day virtual APR Bootcamp designed to prepare individuals for accreditation process. The workshop is free and open to all FPRA members. \nDuring the 2022 APR bootcamp\, which will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday\, January 29\, 2022\, on Zoom\, a series of presenters will guide attendees through the various aspects of the two-part exam\, which includes a presentation and a proctored test. Topics covered in the bootcamp will include research\, planning\, implementing and evaluation of PR programs; leading the public relations function within an organization; communications ethics and law; crisis communications; history of the profession and tips for preparation for the presentation and computer test. \nOverseen by the Universal Accreditation Board\, the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) credential builds upon the foundation of an educational degree and shows that professionals have demonstrated their competence and expertise in an ever-changing field of public relations. \nFor more information or to register for the event\, email accreditation@cwcfpra.com. Registration requests must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday\, January 27\, 2022.
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/2022-apr-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T080000
DTSTAMP:20260503T001845
CREATED:20220104T205319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T210612Z
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SUMMARY:New Year\, New You\, New Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Is leveling up your communications strategy part of your New Year’s resolutions? Yeah\, we thought so. Step boldly into 2022 with a panel discussion led by Joe Grano\, President and Founder of Next-Mark – alongside time-tested communications strategists in the government\, healthcare\, and corporate worlds – and learn how to develop\, refine\, and execute innovative strategies that achieve results as much as they tell a story. \nPanelists include: \n\nJoe Grano\, President and Founder\, Next-Mark\nMonaca Onstad\, Director of Community Relations\, Lakewood Ranch Communities\nJan Thornburg\, Senior Communications Manager\, City of Sarasota\nRogelio Capote\, Senior Vice President\, Marketing & Communications\, Chief Communications Officer\, CAN Community Health\n\nFPRA Members: $25 | Future Members: $35 \nPlease use link below to register.
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/new-year-new-you-new-strategy/
LOCATION:The Players Centre\, The Crossings\, 3501 South Tamiami Trail\, Suite 1130\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34239\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T043000
DTSTAMP:20260503T001845
CREATED:20220104T223632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T223632Z
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SUMMARY:CWC Monthly Coffee Hour - Celebrating CPRC Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:Attention ALL members! On Thursday\, January 13\, 2022\, the Central West Coast Chapter of FPRA will host a special monthly Coffee Hour from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Zoom in recognition of CPRC Awareness Month. \nHear interesting stories from some of our more seasoned members while exploring what it means to be a public relations counselor. No matter where you are in your career\, we hope you will join us for some great conversation and listen to some public relations stories in honor of CPRC Awareness Month. \nFor more information about earning your credentials or about the coffee hour event\, contact Credentialing Director Erin Hoffer\, APR\, CPRC at accreditation@cwcfpra.com. \nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87870319769
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/cwc-monthly-coffee-hour-celebrating-cprc-awareness-month/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T080000
DTSTAMP:20260503T001845
CREATED:20220105T024621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T024621Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Image Awards: Building an Award-Winning Entry
DESCRIPTION:Conducted annually\, the Image Awards competition provides PR practitioners an excellent platform to be recognized in their home markets for their outstanding public relations tools and programs. The Image Awards also works to give entrants insights for entering their work\, if they choose\, into FPRA’s statewide competition: the Golden Image Awards. The Golden Image Awards have become a standard of public relations excellence in Florida. The Image Awards competition mirrors the Golden Image Awards but is held on a local level as opposed to statewide. Both these award competitions include four divisions\, and within these divisions are multiple categories. To qualify for judging\, an entry must incorporate sound public relations research and planning. Entries also must meet the highest standard of production\, execution and evaluation of results and budget. \nJoin us virtually Wednesday\, January 12 at 12 p.m. to Learn How to Identify the Right Project to Build an Award-Winning Entry. (Entries are due in March\, but the key to a winning entry is starting early). All workshop registrants will receive a digital entry kit following the virtual meeting. \nPlease register with the link below.
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/2022-image-awards-building-an-award-winning-entry/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T001845
CREATED:20211202T234508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T004842Z
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SUMMARY:CWC-FPRA Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the year with CWC-FPRA at an in-person Holiday Party at the Bold Cowork building on Fruitville Road in downtown Sarasota.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join your CWC-FPRA colleagues to celebrate the holidays! This event is free for CWC members and $20 for guests of members. Cocktails and light bites will be provided. \nWe will be collecting toys for the Holiday Toy Drive benefitting the 12th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida’s Guardian Ad Litem program. If you’d like to participate\, please bring an unwrapped toy or gift certificate appropriate for a newborn to 18-year-old. \nThanks to annual CWC-FPRA Chapter Sponsor\, Next-Mark\, for helping us make this a free member event! \nFree for FPRA Members\, $20 for guests \nRegister with URL below.
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/cwc-fpra-holiday-party/
LOCATION:BOLD Cowork Sarasota\, 1680 Fruitville Road\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211210T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211210T080000
DTSTAMP:20260503T001845
CREATED:20211202T015410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T015619Z
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SUMMARY:New Year’s Resolution: Earn Your Public Relations Credentials in 2022
DESCRIPTION:Consider setting a new year’s resolution in 2022 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. \nThe Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association will host a free webinar from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday\, December 10\, 2021. 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 Accreditation Director\, Erin Hoffer\, APR\, CPRC\, the session will detail the process to earn both credentials. She will provide important insights and key take-aways for success. She also will give some important dates for 2022 to assist you as you prepare. \nThe webinar is free for all Florida Public Relations Association members and non-members. Registration is required in advance. For more information\, email accreditation@cwcfpra.com.
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/new-years-resolution-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T040000
DTSTAMP:20260503T001845
CREATED:20211116T004849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T005009Z
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SUMMARY:Talkin' Turkey Member-Only Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Let’s talk turkey…about PR! Join CWC friends and colleagues with your favorite caffeinated (or not) beverage as we discuss what’s cooking in the proverbial PR kitchen. Bring your own recipe for PR success or just let us know what special dish you’re making for the Thanksgiving holiday! \nLight conversation and connection\, guaranteed. \nRegister with event link below.
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/talkin-turkey-member-only-coffee/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T080000
DTSTAMP:20260503T001845
CREATED:20211110T203838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211110T204559Z
UID:2470-1637217000-1637222400@cwcfpra.com
SUMMARY:Newtown Alive: Storytelling as the Key to Preserving\, Sharing\, and Celebrating History
DESCRIPTION:Join CWC-FPRA for an in-person event with speaker Vickie Oldham\, President/CEO of the Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA groundbreaking project that incorporates traditional and multi-platform storytelling tools is causing the Sarasota community to take a second look at Newtown\, among its oldest neighborhoods. Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition President and Newtown Alive founder Vickie Oldham is leading an initiative to open an arts\, cultural\, and history center. In this discussion\, Oldham will share the project’s evolution from 2014 to the present\, and along the journey you’ll meet early pioneers who built Sarasota’s infrastructure\, learn about landmarks\, and tap into the community’s heartbeat while swaying to its rhythm. \nThis event takes place in person at The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime. Lunch is included in your ticket and will be provided by First Watch. \nThanks to annual CWC-FPRA Chapter Sponsor\, Next-Mark. \n$25 for FPRA Members \n$35 for Future Members \nRegister with url below.
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/newtown-alive-storytelling-as-the-key-to-preserving-sharing-history/
LOCATION:The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime\, 821 Apricot Ave\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34237\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T001845
CREATED:20211019T192304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T192304Z
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SUMMARY:Membership Mixer & Happy Hour at Gecko’s Fruitville
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Gecko’s Grill & Pub Fruitville for an in-person happy hour and light bites in the M&M Lounge with your fellow CWC members. Special giveaways and drawings from The Players Centre and Gecko’s happening throughout the night! Drinks will be available for purchase at cash bar. \nPlease register with event link below.
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/membership-mixer-happy-hour-at-geckos-fruitville-2/
LOCATION:Gecko’s Grill & Pub Fruitville\, 351 N Cattlemen Rd\, arasota\, FL\, 34232
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T053000
DTSTAMP:20260503T001845
CREATED:20211019T192002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T192002Z
UID:2442-1634790600-1634794200@cwcfpra.com
SUMMARY:Members-Only Coffee & Conversation: Ghosts from Your PR Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Virtual via Zoom – CWC-FPRA Members Only \nWith Halloween just around the corner\, join CWC friends and colleagues with your favorite caffeinated (or not) beverage close at hand as we relive ghosts from PR campaigns past and what we learned from those experiences. Bring your own story to share…or just let us know what you’re being for Halloween! Light conversation and connection\, guaranteed. \nPlease register with event link below.
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/members-only-coffee-conversation-ghosts-from-your-pr-challenges/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T090000
DTSTAMP:20260503T001845
CREATED:20210927T161102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T200520Z
UID:2410-1634630400-1634634000@cwcfpra.com
SUMMARY:Demystifying the Leaf: Selling the Vision of Medical Cannabis in Florida
DESCRIPTION:Not long ago\, the founders of MÜV Medical Cannabis Dispensary had to convince state leaders that they even were a legitimate business. Fast forward to 2021 and MÜV has been named the Large Business of the Year by the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce. How did such a fundamental shift in perceptions and mindsets not only in the business world but also general public occur in just a few short years? Learn how strategic communications and earned media sold the vision for medical cannabis in Florida (and beyond) with Todd Beckwith\, Director of Corporate Affairs at AltMed Enterprises. \nThank you to our event sponsor\, MÜV Medical Cannabis Dispensary.\nThank you to our annual sponsor\, Next-Mark. \n \n 
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/demystifying-the-leaf-selling-the-vision-of-medical-cannabis-in-florida/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T053000
DTSTAMP:20260503T001845
CREATED:20210921T010442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T010442Z
UID:2391-1632976200-1632979800@cwcfpra.com
SUMMARY:CWC-FPRA Coffee Hour - Virtual Event
DESCRIPTION:Attention ALL members and potential members! On Thursday\, September 30\, 2021\, the CWC Events and Membership Committees will host a Coffee Hour from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Zoom. \nJoin us for coffee and conversation. Have a communciation win ready to share! \nTo attend the coffee hour\, visit https://fb.me/e/10oGTmmrM.
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/cwc-fpra-coffee-hour-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T123000
DTSTAMP:20260503T001845
CREATED:20210903T204553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T005748Z
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SUMMARY:Craig Pittman - The State You're In
DESCRIPTION:Sept. 21at 3:30pm\, through Zoom\, CWC-FPRA is proud to host award-winning author Craig Pittman\, who will take us on a journey of our home state\, Florida\, exploring Florida Men\, Florida Women\, and all the other wildlife in between through the lens of books\, media\, and journalism. \nThank you to our annual sponsor\, Next-Mark.\nThank you to our event sponsor\, Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast \nFPRA members $10 | Future Members $15 \nCraig Pittman is a native Floridian\, an author and an award-winning reporter. Born in Pensacola\, he graduated from Troy State University in Alabama\, where his muckraking work for the student paper prompted an agitated dean to label him “the most destructive force on campus.” After 31 years at the Tampa Bay Times\, where he covered a variety of beats and several natural disasters — including the Florida Legislature — he now writes a weekly environmental issues column for the Florida Phoenix and co-hosts the popular podcast “Welcome to Florida.” He’s the author of six non-fiction books about Florida\, including the New York Times bestseller Oh\, Florida: How America’s Weirdest State Influences the Rest of the Country and Cat Tale: The Wild Weird Battle to Save the Florida Panther\, which Garden & Gun magazine named one of the 20 best books of 2020.  His most recent one\, published in September\, is The State You’re In: Florida Men\, Florida Women\, and Other Wildlife. Last year he was declared a Florida Literary Legend by the Florida Heritage Book Festival. He lives in St. Petersburg with his wife and two children.
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/craig-pittman-the-state-youre-in/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T093000
DTSTAMP:20260503T001845
CREATED:20210803T222444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210803T223754Z
UID:2309-1629271800-1629279000@cwcfpra.com
SUMMARY:CWC-FPRA Board Installation & Chapter Awards
DESCRIPTION:  \nCWC-FPRA Board Installation & Chapter Awards \nJoin the Central West Coast chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association as we celebrate our chapter awards and welcome the 2021-2022 board of directors! \nTickets: $30 for FPRA members\, $45 for non-FPRA members \n \n 
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/cwc-fpra-board-installation-chapter-awards/
LOCATION:The Grove Lakewood Ranch\, 10670 Boardwalk Loop\, Lakewood Ranch\, FL\, 34202\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210721T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210721T090000
DTSTAMP:20260503T001845
CREATED:20210713T194937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T231254Z
UID:2286-1626852600-1626858000@cwcfpra.com
SUMMARY:July Professional Development Event - Beyond the Grid
DESCRIPTION:BEYOND THE GRID | Solutions to Grow your Brand on Instagram by Beating the Algorithm\, Increasing Engagement\, and Cultivating Community \n\nEleni Sokos of Sokos Solutions will take you BEYOND THE GRID: Solutions to Grow your Brand on Instagram by Beating the Algorithm\, Increasing Engagement\, and Cultivating Community. \nTickets: $25.00 for FPRA members\, $35.00 non-FPRA members \nThank you to our location sponsor\, Manatee Performing Arts Center \n 
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/july-professional-development-event-beyond-the-grid/
LOCATION:Manatee Performing Arts Center\, 502 3rd Avenue\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34205\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T090000
DTSTAMP:20260503T001845
CREATED:20210614T175405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T191202Z
UID:2233-1625038200-1625043600@cwcfpra.com
SUMMARY:Dispelling Misinformation: Handling Misinformation Panel
DESCRIPTION:Dispelling Misinformation \n\nJoin us in person as a panel of local PR professionals share how they have dealt with misinformation in their industry. \nThis event is $25 for members and $35 for non-members. A salad and potato bar from Der Dutchman will be served for lunch. \nWednesday\, June 30\, 2021 at 11:30 AM at The Carlisle Inn & Conference Center\, 3727 Bahia Vista Street\, Sarasota.\n  \n\n \n 
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/dispelling-misinformation-handling-misinformation-panel/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T053000
DTSTAMP:20260503T001845
CREATED:20210504T210927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210504T210927Z
UID:2221-1622694600-1622698200@cwcfpra.com
SUMMARY:Crisis Communication Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:Chapter members are invited to a special virtual coffee hour from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Thursday\, June 3\, 2021 on Zoom. \nThe Central West Coast Chapter of FPRA will be hosting a “Crisis Communication Coffee Hour” featuring Joe Curley\, APR\, CPRC. Over coffee\, Joe will share some of his crisis communication stories and experiences throughout his career in public relations. \nGrab a coffee or other morning beverage of choice and join the conversation! To participate\, click on the Zoom link at the time of the event: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83475007517 \nFor more information about this event\, contact Erin Hoffer\, APR\, CPRC\, the chapter’s accreditation director\, at accreditation@cwcfpra.com.
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/crisis-communication-coffee-hour/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T090000
DTSTAMP:20260503T001845
CREATED:20210429T211833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210519T224335Z
UID:2199-1621929600-1622106000@cwcfpra.com
SUMMARY:May Master Class: Balance (Virtual Event)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for three virtual lunch hour Master Classes focused on the balance of profession\, team and self. Each session will take place on Zoom from 12 noon – 1:00 pm. \n  \n\nTuesday\, May 25: Profession with Carolyn Maue of The Maue Center\nWednesday\, May 26: Team with Blair Bloomston of Game On Nation\nThursday\, May 27: Self with Jamie Coffey of Be Hummingbird\n\n  \nOne ticket is good for all three days of the Master Class and the video recordings. \nThis event is $30 for members and $45 for non-members. \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \nAre you interested in sponsoring this event? Your company could be recognized here! Learn more about our Sponsorship Opportunities.
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/may-master-class-balance-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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