Sarasota Speaker Series

10/14/2026

Do you ever think about starting a business but wonder if it will work?

Somehow when Bill Johnson began about 15 years ago... did he put that aside?

I can't wait to hear as back then, Solar wasn't so much a thing around here...

So how did he not only decide to do this, but find his way to success?

On Nov. 16th we get to hear how and why...
Won't you join us?

For those who are curious..
For those who are out the hustling...
For anyone who knows that there are lessons everywhere...

Come. Join us and ask your questions...

Bill will be there to share his journey to help yours be a success too...

Ticket link below... 🙏

10/12/2026

Meet Stacey Iltis... she and her biz partner have a unique story and their path has been a bit different...

It all started right before the Vid... so they had to get creative or perish..

And get creative they did!! They are flourishing and have some amazing stories to share... and KNOW...

IF they can do it, you can too!!

Join us on Nov. 16th to hear from Stacey and see what lessons might apply to you and your business ... One idea could change everything!!

We're excited to hear from Stacey and have you meet her...

Join the discussion and get your tickets today!

10/11/2026

We are so delighted to have Gulf Coast Crab & Seafood join us this year as Sponsors and our Catering team!!

If you haven't been to see them, you are missing out...
Especially with Stone Crab season almost here!

There fish is SO fresh and delish...
Chef Rich is super talented and cooks up some unique offerings...
Kim as head of catering is a joy to work with...

And we LOVE to support local businesses who are working every day to help pour community AND live their own dreams...

Being an entrepreneur isn't an easy path, yet we have so many in our town who do so every day with love and care...

Do join us at The Sarasota Speaker Series to support founders, leaders and emerging leadership in Sarasota ...

As our area grows so does our desire to support those who are doing the do to make THIS a great place to live, play and work!

10/09/2026

We are SO excited to have McCurdy as one of our featured speakers...

You've seen him at the club making you laugh...
You've seen him hosting events and being the MC...

BUT do you know His story and what it took to build here in SRQ??

What he risked, what it's really been like, how he and his lpvely wife McCurdy did something so so special??

Join us and our other amazing Founders for this lively discussion!

Nov. 16th.
Tickets Now available! 💚

09/21/2026

Have you been to PAUSE?

PAUSE is a new-ish healing space downtown with quite a few high tech healing modalities such as flotation tanks, cryogenic therapy, light beds and IVs for better health...

It's Beautiful, and delivers amazing results!

All at truly affordable prices that will make you want to go again and again...

AND they are a new SPONSOR for our Speaker Series and our R.I.S.E. Academy for Emerging Leaders...

We are so so honored and happy to have them join us... do check them out and tell them We sent you!!

Supporting small business in Sarasota and elsewhere... together we RISE!

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09/16/2026

EXCITING NEWS!!!

We're ready for you!!!

New website, Latest Speaker Panel, Tickets now Available!!!

Check it out, we're super excited to explore with these exceptional leaders and learn how they have managed to get to 7/15 and nearly 40 years in business...

For those who are guiding a business, interested in starting a business or wonder how one overcomes the challenges it takes to create from Nothing.. Join us!!

We are raising funds, celebrating our local leaders and cheering on the spirit of entrepreneurship in Sarasota!

SarasotaSpeakers.com

05/15/2026

Exciting news!!

We are in the process of creating the panel for this year's event...

IF you have an awesome business owner you'd like to nominate do reach out to us..

AND we're excited to share that we now have a non-profit partnership with Ovations School for the Arts!!

This allows us to better support the event PLUS our R.I.S.E. Leadership Academy while you get to write off your donations, sponsorships and tickets as we grow...

Thanks to this wonderful community that INVEST in our area and the talent here 💚

04/22/2026

01/15/2026

Hey all!!

Let’s help one of our sponsors win… they support us and so many others in town…

Now we get to support them!! 🥳

We’re incredibly grateful to be nominated for Best Local Videographer in SRQ Magazine's 2026 Best of SRQ Awards, and we would truly appreciate your support. 🎥✨

The official ballot is now live, and you can vote daily. Simply click the link below, select VOTE, and register your information. Every daily vote makes a meaningful difference to our team and to the clients and community we are proud to serve.

Thank you for being part of our journey and for supporting local creatives and small businesses. Your continued support means everything to us. 💙

👉 Vote daily here
https://www.srqmagazine.com/2026/bosrq #/gallery/508251842

11/24/2025

Please enjoy this snippet of our evening as Michael shares a bit about his journey....

One moment of many great nuggets they all shared!! 💚