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106th Annual Membership Meeting and Luncheon

Celebrating Leadership, Progress and the Future of Sarasota’s Business Community

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us for our 106th Annual Membership Meeting and Luncheon on Friday, October 23, 2026, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

As one of the Chamber’s most distinguished annual gatherings, the Annual Membership Meeting brings together hundreds of business leaders, community partners and decision-makers to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year and look ahead to the priorities and opportunities shaping our region’s future.

This year’s program will feature an inspiring keynote presentation from Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, former President and CEO of Celebrity Cruises, former Vice Chairman of External Affairs for Royal Caribbean Group, bestselling author and internationally recognized business leader.

Join us for an exceptional afternoon of leadership, connection and celebration at one of Sarasota’s premier venues.

Event Details

Date: Friday, October 23, 2026

Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

The program will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m. Guests are encouraged to arrive no later than 11:00 a.m. to allow sufficient time for valet parking, check-in and seating.

A cash bar will be available in the Reception Lobby beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Location:
The Ritz-Carlton Grand Ballroom
1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive
Sarasota, FL 34236

Parking

Complimentary valet parking will be available for all registered guests, generously sponsored by Tommy’s Express Car Wash.

Meal Selection

Guests will be invited to select one entrée during registration.

Entrée Options:

• Tarragon-scented airline chicken breast, Risotto Milanese, garlic Parmesan broccolini, and verbena piccata
• Vegetarian & Vegan option: Tarragon-scented airline chicken breast, Risotto Milanese, garlic Parmesan broccolini, and verbena piccata

Dessert:

Key Lime Pie: Key Lime Custard, Chantilly cream and butter crust

Please indicate any dietary restrictions or food allergies applicable to the meals, during registration so that appropriate accommodations may be arranged in advance.

Featured Keynote Speaker

Lisa Lutoff-Perlo

Former President and CEO of Celebrity Cruises
Bestselling Author of Making Waves

Lisa Lutoff-Perlo is a globally respected business leader, board director, and advisor with four decades of experience leading transformation at the highest levels of enterprise. After rising from Sales to CEO of Celebrity Cruises, she led one of the most innovative and profitable brand evolutions in modern travel, redefining luxury at scale, driving record financial performance, and proving that bold strategy and inclusive leadership deliver results.

Today, Lisa partners with boards, CEOs, and executive teams to navigate complexity, accelerate growth and profitability, and build cultures that perform. She serves on the boards of two publicly traded companies - AutoNation and Amerant Bank, where she is a member of the Audit, Compensation and Chair of Governance Committees. She is a trusted advisor to leadership teams and is a sought-after global keynote speaker. Drawing from real-world experience “in the seat,” she helps organizations make the right decisions that create long-term value, align strategy, and lead through change. She is the bestselling author of Making Waves and the founder of the LLP Leadership Academy, where she equips leaders with the mindset and tools to lead with clarity, courage, and impact. Her own impact has been recognized with some of the most prestigious honors in business, including Forbes Travel Guide Lifetime Achievement Award, the South Florida Business Journal Lifetime Achievement Award and numerous accolades for her leadership, innovation transformation and inclusion. 

Keynote Presentation

Leading Through Change: Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity

Change can be uncomfortable, but it can also be the moment when extraordinary leadership emerges.

Drawing on four decades of breaking barriers, transforming organizations and leading more than 20,000 global employees as President and CEO of Celebrity Cruises, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo shares the lessons she learned while navigating disruption, uncertainty and some of the most defining moments of her career.

With honesty, humor and powerful real-world stories, Lisa will share how making bold decisions despite the fear of doing so, embracing change with courage, leading through the most difficult and uncertain times, communicating with authenticity and bringing people forward with you is the key to great leadership and leaving a lasting legacy. Attendees will leave with a renewed understanding of how inclusive leadership, clear purpose and bold decision-making can strengthen cultures, inspire teams and turn even the most difficult times transitions into opportunities for powerful and meaningful growth.

Join us for an inspiring conversation about what it truly takes to lead when the course ahead is changing.

Event Highlights

Chamber Leadership and Community Updates

Receive an exclusive overview of the Chamber’s accomplishments, strategic initiatives and vision for the year ahead.

Board Leadership Announcements

Meet the incoming Chair of the Board and the Chamber’s 2026–2027 Board of Directors, who will help guide the organization during the coming year.

Presentation of the Chair’s Cup

The prestigious Chair’s Cup will be presented to an exceptional Chamber member whose engagement, leadership and commitment have made a meaningful impact on the Chamber and the greater Sarasota community.

Exceptional Networking Opportunities

Connect with hundreds of influential professionals, business owners, executives and community leaders representing a wide range of industries throughout the Sarasota region.

Sponsorship and Reserved Seating

Elevate your organization’s presence by becoming a Gold or Silver Table Sponsor.

Table sponsorship provides prominent recognition and ensures that your guests are seated together at a reserved table during this exceptional gathering.

Sponsorship opportunities offer meaningful visibility before, during and after the event while demonstrating your organization’s commitment to the Sarasota business community.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be received by Friday, October 9, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.

Following this deadline, registration fees are nonrefundable, as final attendance guarantees and event commitments will have been made on behalf of each registered guest.

Registrations may be transferred to another attendee from the same organization when advance notice is provided.

For questions regarding registration, dietary accommodations or the event, please contact:

Celeste Lloyd-Jones
Events Manager
Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce
cljones@sarasotachamber.com

Join Us

Join the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate another year of leadership, collaboration and progress within our business community.

Do not miss this opportunity to connect with Sarasota’s most influential business and community leaders, hear an unforgettable keynote presentation and help us chart the course for another successful year.

Advance registration is required.