Sarasota Speaker Series

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!! 💚

11/06/2025

SARASOTA SPEAKER SERIES was AMAZING! Thank you to ALL who attended and supported us, to make this possible!

It was an inspiring evening filled with flavor, wisdom, and heartfelt stories as three Sarasota restaurant icons — Michael Klauber, Natalia Levey and Paul Mattison — shared their incredible journeys, lessons in leadership, and the legacy they continue to build in our community.

Proceeds from the event proudly supported the R.I.S.E. Youth Leadership Program, empowering the next generation of local leaders from Girls Inc., and Greatness Beyond Measure. 💫 You can learn more about R.I.S.E. here
https://sarasotaspeakers.com/rise-programs

Photo cred:
Special Thanks to our Sponsor: MakSchu Productions, LLC
and to our Speakers:
Paul Mattison, Mattison's City Grille; Michael Klauber, Michael's On East and Natalia Levey, Hi Hospitality Group

11/06/2025

OH! WHAT A NIGHT!
What a night of connection, inspiration, and culinary passion! ❤️

We had such a wonderful time last night at “Legacy on a Plate,” part of the Sarasota Speakers Series! 🍽️✨

It was an inspiring evening filled with flavor, wisdom, and heartfelt stories as three Sarasota restaurant icons — Michael Klauber, Natalia Levey and Paul Mattison — shared their incredible journeys, lessons in leadership, and the legacy they continue to build in our community.

Proceeds from the event proudly supported the R.I.S.E. Youth Leadership Program, empowering the next generation of local leaders from Girls Inc., and Greatness Beyond Measure. 💫 You can learn more about R.I.S.E. here
https://sarasotaspeakers.com/rise-programs

Photo cred:

Special Thanks to our Sponsor: MakSchu Productions, LLC
and to our Speakers: Paul Mattison, Mattison's City Grille; Michael Klauber, Michael's On East, and Natalia Levey, Hi Hospitality Group

11/06/2025

THANK YOU, Christina and Karim!
Thank you, MakSchu Productions, LLC for making this event so special! SARASOTA SPEAKER SERIES THANKS YOU FOR YOUR SPONSORSHIP!

11/01/2025

We couldn't do it without you!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

SARASOTA SPEAKER SERIES!
Looking forward to a great event - MONDAY, NOV 3rd

Your hosts,
Lynn Kitchen and Judy Winslow

11/01/2025

FAST SELLING OUT! Only a few tickets left!
Be part of this rare gathering of 3 Iconic Sarasota Restaurateurs - telling their stories of building legacy businesses and what it takes to endure!

Proceeds will support the "RISE" Youth Leadership Program
LINK IS BELOW....BUT HURRY!

OUR THANKS to our speaker panel: Michael Klauber, Paul Mattison, and Natalia Levey : Mattison's City Grille, Michael's On East Hi Hospitality Group

THANKS to our SPONSORS: Doug Arcos, MIKSCHU, NUOVO Salons, James Griffith Salon, Cutting Loose Salon, MAKSCHU, Christina Maksoud, The James Douglas Studio

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