2026 Top Entrepreneur Awards Luncheon

Schedule

Fri May 15 2026 at 11:30 am to 01:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

The Ora - Sarasota | Sarasota, FL

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Business Observer's annual luncheon, dedicated to innovation, leadership, and the brightest minds in business from Tampa Bay to Naples.
About this Event

Join us for the Business Observer's annual awards luncheon, honoring Top Entrepreneurs across the region from Tampa Bay to Naples. This year’s event also features a special conversation with three of our winners to glean their most valuable lessons learned and hear their insights and forecasts for the future. Don’t miss this opportunity for inspiration, connection and exceptional takeaways — it’s where great ideas meet great people.

2026 Honorees:

  • Joy Gendusa — Founder and CEO, PostcardMania
  • David Diamond — Co-Founder, CEO, and Co-Chairman, DeAngelis Diamond
  • Eric Foster — Founder and CEO, Tenex
  • Mark Vengroff — CEO and Managing Partner, One Stop Housing
  • Natalia Levey — Founder, Hi Hospitality Group
  • Roberta Beranek — CEO, Naples Fashion Week

Tickets:

  • Individual: $75
  • Table of 8: $1,550—$2,500 (Elevate your event experience with our exclusive Silver or Gold Sponsorship opportunities, complete with premium advertising placement in our special section—a perfect way to showcase your brand while enjoying an unforgettable afternoon) Call 941-366-3468 for details.

Attire: Business

Sponsorship Opportunities: Contact Ginger Fiore, Associate Publisher at [email protected]

Ticket Questions: [email protected]


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Agenda

🕑: 11:30 AM
Networking & Registration
🕑: 12:00 PM
Luncheon & Awards
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Where is it happening?

The Ora - Sarasota, 578 McIntosh Road, Sarasota, United States

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Tickets

USD 87.61

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