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2025 Sarasota Business Awards Presented by Herald-Tribune

June 20, 2025 11:30 AM - 1:15 PM (EDT)

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2025 Sarasota Business Awards

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In its 35th year, the Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Sarasota Business Awards recognizes member businesses with locally owned and operated businesses in ten categories. Named in honor of the late Frank G. Berlin, Sr., whose legacy in the community and untiring support of The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce epitomized the hopes and dreams of contemporary business entrepreneurs. We thank the Berlin Foundation for lending his name and financial support to our Small Business Awards program. 

Venue: The Ora - 578 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232

Time: 11:30am - 1:15pm

Categories for Recognition:  

Large business (150+ employees), Medium business (25-150 employees), Small business (1-25 employees); Community Impact, Non-profit Organization, Breakthrough Business Award, Rising Star (within first 3 years in business), Woman Owned Business Award and Workforce Innovation and Hospitality Business of the Year Award. 

The event will begin with networking starting at 10:30 am, and at 11:30 am we will begin the awards program. The event will conclude at 1:15 pm. 

Parking & Arrival Tips:

Due to high attendance, we recommend arriving early. Complimentary valet and self-parking options are available from 10:00am.

• Complimentary Valet Parking – Turn right at the venue entrance

• Self-Parking (Side Lot) – Turn left at the entrance

• Self-Parking (Rear Lot) – Overflow parking available behind the venue

Pro Tip: If you park in the rear lot, your walk to the front entrance takes you through The Ora’s scenic garden, featuring delightful entertainment elements — a little bonus for taking the scenic route!

Please enter through the front entrance of the building regardless of where you park.

Upon Arrival:

Enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine as you enter! A full cash bar will be available in the lobby from 10:00am until the event starts at 11:30am. Raise a glass as we toast Sarasota’s best in business.

Don't miss our Red-Carpet Experience - strike your best pose and feel like a star! Post your red-carpet photo on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn using #SBA2025 and tag us. You will automatically be entered to win 2 x Roundtrip tickets on Southwest Airlines.

Don't miss the Photo Booth to capture fun and special memories. The Booth will be open for 15 minutes after the event, should our Finalists and Award winners wish to take pictures with their trophies.

Seating: 

Seating for this event will be open, with the exception of Silver, Gold and other Sponsorship Tables, which will have pre-arranged seating in premium locations. Sponsors will be notified of their Table assignments prior to the event. 

Dress Code:

Business Attire

Lunch: A plated meal is included with your ticket. Meal selection must be made at the time of registration.

Menu:

Entree (Gluten Free): Braised Beef Short Rib Mirepoix Served with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Oven Roasted Baby Carrots & Haricot Verts or

Vegetarian (Gluten Free): Eggplant, Roasted Red Pepper & Fresh Mozzarella Rollatini Served with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Oven Roasted Baby Carrots & Haricot Verts or

Vegan (Gluten Free): Eggplant Puttanesca over Spaghetti Squash Served with Roasted Red Skin Potatoes, Oven Roasted Baby Carrots & Haricot Verts 

~ Specialty Breadbasket (with Gluten Free Pappadum) 

Dessert: (Gluten Free) Key Lime Martini: Layers of Tart Key Lime Cream, Crunchy Hazelnut Dacquoise & Fresh Berries Topped with Torched Meringue & Garnished with a Chocolate Stick 

Served Coffee, Decaf & Tea

If you have any questions regarding this event, please email cljones@sarasotachamber.com.  

Location

The Ora

Venue: The Ora

Pricing

Individual Ticket - Member: $120.00 per person

Individual Ticket - Non- Member: $150.00 per person

Silver Table Sponsor - Table of 5: $1000

Gold Table Sponsor - Table of 10: $1500

Contact Information

Sarasota Chamber of Commerce
Name: Celeste Lloyd-Jones
Phone: (941) 556-4035
Email: cljones@sarasotachamber.com
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