2026 Economic Outlook Breakfast

We’re excited to have Michelle Dennard and Bemetra Simmons back for another year of great insights, trends, and fascinating discussions facilitated by Mark Gordon. This unique event brings together local community trends, regional competitiveness insights from the Tampa Bay Partnership, and a national economic perspective from the Federal Reserve Bank; an uncommon and powerful combination you will not find in one room anywhere else.

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Doors open at 8 a.m.
Networking & Coffee: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Event:9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
The Ritz-Carlton (1111 Ritz Carlton Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236)

Seating for this popular event is limited, so please register early and arrive promptly for excellent networking opportunities.

To purchase tickets, click here. – Tickets available soon

For sponsorship information, please contact Amy Freese at afreese@edcsarasotacounty.com or call 941-893-0277