Calusa Region - New Member Reception

Join the Calusa Region on Thursday, November 5 as we welcome the newest members of Leadership Florida from Connect Class 16, Cornerstone Class 44, and Education Class 11!

Spend the evening at Café on St. Armands in Sarasota reconnecting with familiar faces, making new connections, and celebrating another year of Leadership Florida.

Whether you are actively involved or looking to reconnect, this is a great opportunity to engage with the Leadership Florida network and connect with members in the Calusa Region.

During the evening, we will also recognize One Stop Housing, the 2026 Florida Impact Award recipient.

Street parking is available onsite, with a parking garage nearby. We look forward to seeing you there!

Note: This event is Calusa Region Leadership Florida Members only. You must be logged into your Member Compass to register.

Meet your New Calusa Region Members!

Connect Class 16:

Brent Anderson, Manatee County

John Taylor, Ralph Taylor’s Nursery

Priya Ahluwalia, MoAloo Ventures

Cornerstone Class 44:

Jerry Dakin, Dakin Natural Soil and Dakin Farm

Phillip Lanham, Gulf Coast Community Foundation

Shannon Treece, Babcock Neighborhood School

Tommy Gregory, State College of Florida, Manatee - Sarasota

Education Class 11:

Aly Busse, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Derek Jensen, School District of Manatee County

Ronnique Major, Sarasota County School District