Tampa Bay Chapter of FPRA

06/14/2026

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE: July 9 at noon via Zoom

Join us virtually as Mayte Sera Weitzman, public relations manager at Goya Foods of Texas, shares her expertise in crisis communication.

In today’s fast-moving environment, crisis communications sits at the intersection of speed, clarity and trust. For consumer-facing brands, protecting reputation goes beyond messaging — it includes safeguarding relationships with communities, consumers and stakeholders who depend on consistency and credibility.

This session will explore real-world case studies from the food industry and beyond, including pandemic response, high-visibility moments, food donations and manufacturing realities. We’ll also look at how purpose-driven action and community support become essential components of crisis response.

➡️ Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/july-webinar-protecting-your-brand-in-real-time-with-mayte-sera-weitzman-tickets-1987703711308?aff=oddtdtcreator&mc_cid=17c2838508&mc_eid=3a3f83cd9d

06/01/2026

FPRA Tampa Bay President Elect Lexie Savedge, APR, joined a panel discussion on public relations best practices for local business owners, nonprofits and entrepreneurs. The event, in partnership with How Public Relations, also invited chapter members to offer their expertise and help answer questions during break-out groups.

05/22/2026

📣 FPRA Tampa Bay is hosting a "Hoppy Hour" to welcome LeadershipFPRA Class X to Tampa!

🤝This is your chance to connect with fellow PR pros from across the state and "tap into" some great conversations!

🗓 Here are the details:
Where: World of Beer, 2815 E. Fowler Ave.
When: June 4, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

✴ This event is FREE and open to all. Light appetizers will be served. Don't miss out on this opportunity to mix, mingle and make statewide connections!

➡ Let us know if you plan to join! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hoppy-hour-june-networking-event-tickets-1988396659936?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true&mc_cid=9109327e77&mc_eid=3a3f83cd9d

05/18/2026

There’s still time to submit a nomination for the 2026 FPRA Pinnacle Awards, which celebrate professionals and organizations across Florida who are elevating public relations through innovation, leadership, strategy and results! Self-nominations and peer nominations are welcome. The deadline has been extended to May 27!

Learn more and submit your entry today: goldenimageawards.org/pinnacle-awards/

🏆 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐅𝐏𝐑𝐀 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬!

𝐷𝑜 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤 𝑎𝑛 𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑟, 𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑜𝑟, 𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦, 𝑛𝑜𝑛𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑓𝑖𝑡, 𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑚 𝑜𝑟 𝑔𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑚 𝑚𝑎𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎 𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑓𝑢𝑙 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑐 𝑝𝑢𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑐 𝑟𝑒𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠? 𝑵𝒐𝒘 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒛𝒆 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆.

The Pinnacle Awards celebrate professionals and organizations across Florida who are elevating the profession through innovation, leadership, strategy and results. Self-nominations and peer nominations are welcome!

⏰ Entry Deadline: May 27, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT
📍 Winners will be recognized during the 𝑮𝒐𝒍𝒅𝒆𝒏 𝑰𝒎𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝑮𝒂𝒍𝒂 at the 2026 FPRA PR & COMMS SUMMIT.

Learn more and submit your entry today:
Pinnacle Awards Entry Portal 🔗goldenimageawards.org/pinnacle-awards/

04/28/2026

Roll Call for Tampa Bay PR Practitioners! Come lend your PR expertise to local businesses, nonprofits and entrepreneurs from the community on Thursday, May 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Poke Company.

We are looking for PR practitioners to volunteer their expertise for a series of “flash” advice sessions, helping local organizations navigate their communications challenges.

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUfBjhljJMS1eiB8z4tyt8LT-qxbl8prJNUBJCVfRYYZsn1g/viewform

04/24/2026

ICYMI: The Early Bird deadline for the Golden Image Awards is coming up May 6! It's a great opportunity to share the impactful PR and communications work you've done this season!

04/16/2026

⏰ There's still time to sign up for Monday's webinar with Alexandra Booth, digital content manager at Hillsborough College, who will share how her team is creating digitally accessible content. We'll discuss best practices that will help us all adapt to the new requirements.

ICYMI: The US Department of Justice (DOJ) updated regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the rule adds new technical requirements for websites, social media and mobile applications with deadlines that go into effect this month.

➡ Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/april-webinar-tickets-1983105861014?aff=oddtdtcreator&mc_cid=ab308a46fd&mc_eid=3a3f83cd9d

03/31/2026

Check out our fellow chapter's upcoming event to gain insight into earning your APR!

🌱 Grow Your Influence: Your APR Journey Starts Here

April is APR Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to explore the next step in your professional growth.

Join the FPRA Space Coast Chapter and Lisa Murray, APR, CPRC, FPRA State VP of Credentialing, for a Lunch & Learn webinar designed to demystify the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) process.

During this session you will learn:
• How the two-part APR process works
• Insights from members who recently earned their APR
• Study strategies that actually work
• How accreditation can elevate your career

📅 Thursday, April 9, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
💻 Zoom

🎓 Free to attend | Registration required

If you’ve been thinking about earning those three letters after your name, this is the perfect place to start.

👉 Register here:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/8tmjraa/lp/b6f56ba0-83b2-48ec-ba69-91de24ed0a8d

03/27/2026

⁉ Are you aware the US Department of Justice (DOJ) updated regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? The rule adds new technical requirements for websites, social media and mobile applications.

🗓 Join us virtually on April 20 as Alexandra Booth, digital content manager at Hillsborough College, shares how her team is creating digitally accessible content. We'll discuss best practices that will help us all adapt to the new requirements.

➡ Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/april-webinar-tickets-1983105861014?aff=oddtdtcreator&mc_cid=ab308a46fd&mc_eid=3a3f83cd9d

02/15/2026

The big day might be over, but there is still time to let a PR colleague know how much they are valued while also supporting a great cause! 💕

Now through February 28, you can purchase a Valentine and support the FPRA Educational Foundation (FPREF). ✨

Press play & show some love today! 💌

We hope you all had a wonderful Valentine’s Day yesterday! 💕✨

Did you miss the chance to send a Valentine to your favorite PR colleague? Don’t worry! There’s still time! 💌

Now through February 28, you can purchase a Valentine and support the FPRA Educational Foundation (FPREF) while spreading a little professional love across the state. ❤️📣

Want to add your own personal touch? We also have FPREF stationery available so you can customize your message and make it uniquely yours! ✍️💖

Show a PR colleague some love and make an impact while you’re at it. 💕

Press play & show some love! 💌