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An inspiring Day Two of Annual Meeting is in the books! We can’t wait to continue the celebration this weekend with more connection, learning, and leadership in action. #LeadFla26
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Have Annual Meeting information at your fingertips! 📱 ✨️ Our mobile-friendly site, sponsored by Spectrum, is your go-to resource for the 2026 Annual Meeting. View the agenda, find your classmates, explore speaker information, check announcements, and more. Don't forget to follow and tag us in your photos using #LeadFla26 to join the conversation! 🔗 leadershipflorida.net/lfam/
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We are ready to see you tomorrow at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort for the 2026 Annual Meeting! Thank you to our Annual Meeting #EastCentralRegion Volunteers for helping prepare over 400 goodie bags filled with amazing items from our generous sponsors! Learn more at the Annual Meeting Website at leadfla.com/lfam Don't forget to follow and tag us in your photos using #LeadFla26 to join the conversation! The Registration Desk opens at 2:00 PM on Thursday, June 11.
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Chris Dawson (#ConnectClass6 #LastClass #EastCentralRegion) has been named one of 2026 News Service of Florida Forty Under 40. #MoversAndShakers is sponsored by AdventHealth West Florida Foundation.
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Ep. 14 of The Leadership Exchange is out! Lifetime Members Bert de Armas (Cornerstone Class 24) & Mario Trueba (Cornerstone 19 and past Board Chair) of First Horizon Bank dive into investing in their communities, building relationships with clients, and the advancement of technology in the industry. Listen now: buff.ly/ACEk8uU! Sponsored by Sunshine Ace Hardware.
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Melissa McKinlay (#CornerstoneClass37 #SoGood #GulfstreamRegion) was recognized at the Women's Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County as a Lifetime Achievement nominee at their Giraffe Awards. #MoversAndShakers is sponsored by AdventHealth West Florida Foundation.
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Brian Seymour (#CornerstoneClass30 #TripleX #GulfstreamRegion) was announced as the Chair of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County Board of Directors. #MoversAndShakers is sponsored by AdventHealth West Florida Foundation.
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Lindsay Bard (#ConnectClass13 #Boom #WestCentralRegion) was promoted to Area Director of Operations for Tavistock Restaurant Collection. #MoversAndShakers is sponsored by AdventHealth West Florida Foundation.
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Amy Hecht Macchio (#CornerstoneClass40 #XLerators #NorthwestRegion) was selected as a Fulbright Scholar in the IEA program for France. #MoversAndShakers is sponsored by AdventHealth West Florida Foundation.
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Collaboratory is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Congratulations to all Collaboratory Leadership Florida Members for this accomplishment! #GameChangers is sponsored by Amazon
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Danny Morgalo (#CornerstoneClass42 #42LiveCrew #SoutheastRegion) announced his retirement from the Miami Beach Police Department, and is continuing his service as the Transitional Chief of Police for the City of Deerfield Beach. #MoversAndShakers is sponsored by AdventHealth West Florida Foundation.
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Traci Deen (#ConnectClass9 #WeLeaveNoOneBehind #EastCentralRegion) has been named one of 2026 News Service of Florida Forty Under 40. #MoversAndShakers is sponsored by AdventHealth West Florida Foundation.
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Renée Baker (#CornerstoneClass39 #panDEUXmonium #WestCentralRegion) was recognized as a Strong Woman by Girls Inc. of Tampa Bay. #MoversAndShakers is sponsored by AdventHealth West Florida Foundation.
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Melissa Seixas (#ExecutiveClass13 #WestCentralRegion) was recognized as a Smart Woman by Girls Inc. of Tampa Bay. #MoversAndShakers is sponsored by AdventHealth West Florida Foundation.
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Bemetra Simmons (#CornerstoneClass38 #Untouchables #WestCentralRegion) was recognized as a Bold Woman by Girls Inc. of Tampa Bay. #MoversAndShakers is sponsored by AdventHealth West Florida Foundation.
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Kimano Edwards (#ConnectClass11 #Longhaulers #NortheastRegion) has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Florida Rising Star for the fourth consecutive year. #MoversAndShakers is sponsored by AdventHealth West Florida Foundation.
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Sherry Hartnett (#CornerstoneClass38 #Untouchables #NorthwestRegion) was an 850 Business Magazine 2025 Pinnacle Award recipient. #MoversAndShakers is sponsored by AdventHealth West Florida Foundation.
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🎉 13 days until the 2026 Annual Meeting! We can't wait to see you there! We are excited to welcome Rich Harwood, President & Founder, The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, Author, Speaker, Innovator, for an inspiring session on Saturday, June 13 that you won't want to miss. 🔗 To learn more about Rich Harwood or to register for the conference, visit our website today: leadershipflorida.org/2026-a…
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Sel Buyuksarac (#EducationClass9 #Notorious9 #NortheastRegion) and his wife, Angie Buyuksarac, have been awarded the OneJax 2026 Humanitarian Silver Medallion. #MoversAndShakers is sponsored by AdventHealth West Florida Foundation.
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Nicole Kirchhoff (#CornerstoneClass43 #Prime43 #GulfstreamRegion) won the Emerald Award from Girls Scouts of Southeast Florida. #MoversAndShakers is sponsored by AdventHealth West Florida Foundation.
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