Hosted by FLM President Woody Brown
October 15-16, 2026
Largo & Clearwater
Registration Deadline: September 14, 2026
Registration Information
Participation in the Clearwater Jazz Holiday Educational Experience is limited to 50 attendees and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. You may bring one guest.
A non-refundable $25 registration deposit per person is required to secure your participation. The deposit reserves your place in this limited-capacity experience. Once capacity has been reached, a waiting list will be established.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Clearwater Jazz Holiday Educational Experience
The Regional Meeting begins with a unique educational experience hosted in partnership with the Clearwater Jazz Foundation, providing mayors with an opportunity to observe firsthand how a nonprofit organization collaborates with local government, businesses, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners to produce one of Florida’s premier music festivals.
The Clearwater Jazz Holiday has become more than a signature community event—it serves as a model for how arts and cultural programming can strengthen a city’s identity, attract visitors, support local businesses, generate economic activity, and enhance residents’ quality of life.
This experience offers practical insights that municipal leaders can adapt within their own communities while demonstrating how strategic partnerships can create lasting economic and community benefits.
Event Time
4:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
(Dinner is included)
Attire: Casual – event will be outdoors
Location:
Coachman Park
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
Additional event details, transportation schedule, and meeting instructions will be provided prior to the Regional Meeting.
Friday, October 16, 2026
Regional Roundtable Breakfast Discussions
9:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Attire: Business Casual
Largo City Hall
440 W. Bay Drive
Largo, FL 33770
Building on the previous evening’s educational experience, mayors will gather at Largo City Hall for an interactive Regional Roundtable centered on President Woody Brown’s priority of member engagement. Through peer-to-peer discussion, participants will discuss common challenges and explore innovative solutions impacting Florida’s cities.
The program may also feature presentations from community partners highlighting local initiatives and collaborative efforts that support municipal success. Additional program details and speakers will be announced as they are confirmed.
Suggested Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Largo
100 East Bay Drive
Largo, FL 33770
Transportation to and from the Clearwater Jazz Holiday will be provided for attendees departing from the Hampton Inn & Suites Largo. Please note that there is no official room block for this event. Attendees are welcome to reserve rooms at this property or secure accommodations at another hotel of their choice.