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Conference Partners
FLERA
2009 Annual Conference
Sustainability
& Local Government - Roles,
Responsibilities & Opportunities
July 29 - 31, 2009 - Hyatt
Regency Sarasota
Special Thanks To Our Sponsors
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Join us at the newly renovated Hyatt Regency Sarasota on July 29 - 31, 2009! The conference will will focus on local governments’ role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, encouraging sustainability in government and your community, and in preparing for the impacts of climate changes in the years to come. In addition to great keynote speakers and general sessions, there will be two tracks of breakout workshops covering such topics as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, low impact development, “green” economic stimulus funding, coping mechanisms for local governments on the impacts of sea level rise, and many other sessions. Special tours of the Mote Marine Laboratory are available for Conference attendees!
Conference Brochure - Register Today!
Sponsor Information and Registration Form
Who
Should Attend?
Professional Staff and Elected Officials from Cities, Counties and Special
Districts; Engineers, Consultants, Environmental Managers and Planners
in both the public and private sectors; and, Staff from Regional Planning
Councils, Water Management Districts and State Agencies.
Registration
& Discounts
The registration fee includes all sessions, conference materials, breaks,
networking opportunities, informative exhibits, a silent auction, the
option of a pre-conference tour of Mote Marine Laboratory, a luncheon,
and a Dinner Reception at Mote Marine Aquarium. FLERA is making every
effort to keep costs down and pass the savings on to you.
We are offering several ways to save:
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FLERA members and Conference Partner members (FAEP and FGBC) receive the discounted member rate.
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Send 3 people from the same organization and get the 4th registration FREE!
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Cover both tracks and save. Receive a 10% discount for each additional person from the same organization!
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Register by July 13, 2009 and receive the early discounted rate! Registration forms must be submitted prior to July 13, 2009 to qualify.
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Be green and “Opt-out” of receiving a conference notebook and receive $20 off! All conference registrants will receive a Conference-At-A-Glance and a Conference Proceedings CD after the conclusion of the conference.
Refunds will be provided to cancellations received in writing prior to 5:00 p.m. July 15, 2009.
Conference
Hotel
The conference will be held at the recently renovated Hyatt Regency
located at 1000 Boulevard of the Arts in Sarasota, Florida. With an
extensive $22 million renovation complete, Hyatt Regency Sarasota
now boasts a casually sophisticated "Florida chic" feel
inspired by the bright and airy designs of Lilly Pulitzer. To see
for yourself go to www.sarasota.hyatt.com.
A block of rooms has been reserved for conference attendees at the discounted rate of $129 per night. To make your reservation, call (800) 233-1234 by July 13, 2009 and identify yourself as a FLERA Conference attendee to receive the discounted rate.
Dinner
Reception
The Dinner Reception
will be a Caribbean-themed BBQ at Mote Marine Aquarium. Beach dress
is recommended so bring your favorite floral shirt, flip-flops and shorts.
FLERA Conference registrants will have exclusive access to the Aquarium
to explore the secrets of the sea with touch pools, shark, dolphin,
manatee and sea turtle exhibits and over 100 other species of marine
life. Attendance is covered in your conference registration. Guests
are welcome but MUST purchase a ticket in advance by contacting FLERA
(850-561-0904) prior to the conference. Conference attendees and guests
must have a ticket to attend the Dinner Reception at Mote! Onsite tickets
will be limited.
Conference
Attire
Please dress comfortably; dress is business casual.
All conference attendees are invited to participate in the Silent Auction. If you are interested in contributing an item for the Silent Auction, please contact the FLERA office at (850)561-0904.
Questions? Call us at 850-561-0904