BPW/Florida

02/23/2026

Get ready for BPW North Sarasota's 2026 H'attitude Scholarship luncheon and hat show!

📅 11:30 a.m. | Saturday, March 28, 2026
📍 Michael's on East, Sarasota, FL
⭐ Featuring 50/50 Raffle and Live/Silent Auction
👒 Honoring 2026 Women of the Year

Contact Cynthia Howard to RSVP by March 9! - (941) 724-4205

02/19/2026

Networking changes everything. Being part of the BPW/FL community means connecting with peers, mentors, and opportunities you may not find otherwise.

Learn more about membership at bpwfl.org!

02/11/2026

BPW/FL Members — this one’s for YOU 💻✨ On February 24th, grab your favorite snack and log in for our upcoming Virtual Lounge — a casual space to connect, share, and build meaningful relationships with women across the state.

Because powerful connections don’t just happen at conferences. 💬

🔗 Register today! https://bpwfl.org/event-6528163

02/04/2026

Proud to spotlight this opportunity for women entrepreneurs through BPW/FL Upper Keys!

Spark Tank LIVE is about bold ideas and community-powered growth.

Details below ⬇️

💡🔥 Calling all women entrepreneurs in the Upper Keys! 🔥💡

Have a bold business idea? Pitch it LIVE on stage at Spark Tank LIVE during EMPOWER YOU for a chance to win $1,500 and gain mentorship, visibility, and community support.

✨ Open to pre-launch and early-stage businesses
🎤 Finalists will pitch live at EMPOWER YOU
🗳️ Event attendees vote for the winner

📅 March 7, 2026
📍 REEF Ocean Exploration Center, Key Largo
⏰ Applications due by midnight, Thursday, February 12
👉Details @ www.upperkeysbpw.org/spark-tank-live

Ignite your idea. Empower your future. 💜

01/30/2026

At BPW FL, we believe every working woman deserves equal opportunity to thrive. Through advocacy, education and connection, we’re working to make workplace equity the norm – not the exception. Join us in building a future where all women can reach their full potential.

Learn more at https://bpwfl.org/.

01/26/2026

📖 Members-Only Event Announcement!

BPW/FL Members, join us Wednesday, March 18 for our bi-monthly Book Club. This book club will focus on stories written by women, about women, and for women. Our aim is to create a space where pages come alive with conversation, where every chapter sparks reflection, and where words become tools for growth, empathy, and action.

For our March reading: The Fifth Season (The Broken Earth Book 1). Learn more and RSVP here: https://bpwfl.org/event-6540507

Not a member yet? Visit https://bpwfl.org/join to learn more.

01/19/2026

Support BPW/FL Marathon's Stacie Kidwell Memorial Scholarship Fund by attending Gatsby Keysino Night on February 28!

Grab your tickets here: https://square.link/u/crZeM8Mr

Grab your flapper dresses and fedoras! 🍸✨
BPW Marathon invites you to step back in time for a night of glitz, glamour, and gaming at our Gatsby Keysino Night! Join us for an evening of style, sophistication, and elegance at the beautiful Marlin Bay Resort in Marathon.
Date: Saturday, Feb 28, 2026 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM 📍
🎟️ Tickets: $125 Here: https://square.link/u/crZeM8Mr

Your admission includes a full night of entertainment:
🥂 Welcome Cocktail, Heavy Hors d'oeuvres & Desserts
🎶 Live Music
🎲 2,500 Gaming Chips
🍹 Cash Bar Available
Shhh! Secret Speakeasy, do you have the password to enter?

🎰 Play for a Purpose Try your luck at the tables provided by Casino Party Nights Florida, Inc.! Most importantly, all donations and proceeds go directly to the BPW/Marathon Stacie Kidwell Memorial Scholarship Fund.

For Tickets, Sponsorship Opportunities & More Information: Contact Lorna Sanchez at (786) 282-8437 or email bpwkeysino@yahoo.com
Don't miss the party of the decade! 💃

Please note: Must be 18 years or older to play. The Casino gaming tables are provided for entertainment purposes only

01/12/2026

Join BPW/Upper Keys on Saturday, March 7 for a premier event designed to connect, inspire and empower women. This program will feature Amanda Polk—Olympic gold medalist and five-time world champion rower—as a keynote speaker, breakout sessions, a business expo, networking, and more!

Grab your early bird tickets at a discount today: UpperKeysBPW.org/EMPOWERYOU

Early Bird Tickets Are Now Available!

Join us for the inaugural EMPOWER YOU Event for Women on Saturday, March 7 at the REEF Ocean Exploration Center in Key Largo. This full-day experience is designed to inspire, educate, and connect women across the Upper Keys and beyond.

Early Bird Pricing:
$59 members • $79 non-members
Limited quantity available

Your ticket includes:
• Morning coffee & snacks
• Access to all sessions + activities (personal growth, professional development & advocacy tracks)
• Women’s Business Expo
• Health & wellness experiences
• Healthy lunch & beverage
• One vote in the Spark Tank LIVE competition
• Closing reception drink & sweet treat

For full event details, visit the event page:
👉 https://www.upperkeysbpw.org/empoweryou

Secure your early bird ticket today—this is an event you won’t want to miss!

01/01/2026

2025 was a year of progress, community, and empowerment — thanks to you! 💫

Let’s carry that energy into 2026 and beyond as we continue advocating, connecting, and growing together. Are you ready?

12/23/2025

Wishing you warmth, joy, and meaningful connections this holiday season. ✨

From our BPW FL community to yours — happy holidays and here’s to what’s next!

12/17/2025

Business and Professional Women/Florida is growing! BPW/FL West Pasco is coming next month. We welcome you to share with any colleagues, friends, or family who may be interested. Here's to professional growth and connections in 2026 for our new LO! 🎉

BPW West Pasco is part of BPW/FL. We help women grow professionally, build friendships, and support each other through leadership, networking, and service.

We’re launching something BIG for women in Pasco County!

Follow us to learn more.

10/31/2025

We rise by lifting each other. That’s why BPW is here: women empowering women since 1919. Join now and get 2 free months.