The Florida Municipal Communicators Association Annual Conference will be held April 29-30, 2026, at the Clearwater Beach Sheraton Resort on Sand Key in Clearwater Beach, Florida. This fast-paced conference is designed for local government communications and public information professionals to learn, share and connect.
CONFERENCE RATE:
$300.00* for FMCA members and nonmembers
*The registration fee covers admission to all conference sessions, refreshment breaks and luncheons. No official activities are scheduled for guests or spouses.
Hotel Accommodations Update:
The host hotel room block is currently sold out. We have secured an additional room block at the following property:
Residence Inn by Marriott Clearwater Beach
309 Coronado Drive
Clearwater Beach, Florida 33767
This room block is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to reserve your room as soon as possible by clicking the link below:
Residence Inn by Marriott Clearwater Beach
In addition, below are several overflow hotel recommendations for your convenience. Please note that FMCA has not secured room blocks at these properties, rates are not guaranteed, and transportation to and from these hotels will not be provided:
- Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key – 2-minute drive or 5-minute walk
- SpringHill Suites by Marriott Clearwater Beach – 6-minute drive
- Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa – 8-minute drive
- Courtyard by Marriott Clearwater Beach – 8-minute drive
HOTEL INFORMATION:
Location: Clearwater Beach Sheraton Resort on Sand Key (SOLD OUT)
Address: 1160 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Room Rate: $249 per night/plus tax (link to reserve room provided after conference registration)
CONFERENCE-AT-A-GLANCE
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
FMCA Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
FMCA CLGC Capstone Project
10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Registration Desk Open
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Committee + First-Time Attendee
Meet and Greet
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Opening General Session and Lunch
12:10 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Certification of Local Government Communicators & Recognitions
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Keynote Speaker and Workshop
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Workshop
3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Workshop
5:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Networking Reception
6:30 p.m.
Social Outing (optional)
Thursday, April 30, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Registration Desk Open
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Annual Business Meeting + Networking
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Workshop
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Workshop
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Workshop
12:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
FMCA Awards Luncheon and Installation
2:00 p.m.
Conference Adjourns