The Florida League of Mayors (FLM) is holding regional events in Tampa and Clearwater June 26-27, 2025.
Please see details below and be sure to register for each event.
You are welcome to attend both days, or only one day, depending on what your schedule allows.
These events are open to all Florida Mayors (both FLM members and nonmembers).
Your Vice/Deputy Mayor is also welcome to participate.
Register no later than June 12, 2025.
Thursday, June 26, 2025 in Tampa
12:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET
Hosted by Mayor Jane Castor, City of Tampa.
Regional Lunch, Roundtable & Afternoon Events 12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET; Lunch is provided. Location: Tampa Bay Chamber – 201 N. Franklin Street #201, Tampa, Florida, 33602.
Regional Roundtable: Connecting Entrepreneurs, Innovation and City Support to Drive Local Economies
Roundtable Description: Tampa is quickly becoming a leader in entrepreneurship, innovation and economic revitalization — and its success didn’t happen by accident. Strategic investments like the Tampa Riverwalk have transformed the city’s urban core into a magnet for business, tourism and community activity. During this Regional Roundtable, Mayors and local leaders will explore how cities can serve as active partners in supporting small businesses, startups and innovative industries. Through a conversation with entrepreneurs, business advocates and city officials, we will discuss how reducing barriers, encouraging investment and fostering vibrant business ecosystems can drive economic growth at the local level. Attendees will leave with strategies to better connect entrepreneurs with resources, streamline city processes and champion innovation that strengthens local economies and builds thriving communities.
Regional Dinner
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET; Location: Bern’s Steak House Restaurant 1208 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606 OR Haven Restaurant 2208 W Morrison Ave, Tampa, FL 33606.
Registration is required. Dinner at Bern’s is limited to 40 attendees. Once capacity is reached, additional attendees will be accommodated at Bern’s sister restaurant, Haven. Confirmation details will be provided by staff.
Parking for Dinner: Due to limited parking availability at the restaurants, valet service is mandatory; payment for valet parking is accepted via cash or credit card only.
Notes:
- Dress for Roundtable: Business Casual or Business.
- Dress for Dinner: Business Casual to Semi-Formal. The restaurants require a minimum of dress pants and a collared shirt for gentlemen; no ripped jeans, shorts, flip-flops or graphic t-shirts allowed.
- You can bring 1 guest.
- Vice/Deputy Mayor is also invited; please encourage them to participate and they can also bring 1 guest.
Friday, June 27, 2025 in Clearwater
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ET
Hosted by FLM Member Bruce Rector, Mayor of Clearwater.
Regional Breakfast Meeting
Location: Clear Sky on Cleveland
418 Cleveland St
Clearwater, FL 33755
Notes:
- Dress: Business Casual.
- You can bring 1 guest.
- Vice/Deputy Mayor is also invited; please encourage them to participate and they can also bring 1 guest.
Login Credentials: Your login credentials are the same username and password you use when registering for FLC events. If you have never registered for an FLM event through this website, please [email protected] for your login credentials.