Come celebrate the work! Professor Mike Foley to speak

Staff 2017, Upcoming

Mike Foley has gone from the trenches of reporting to top positions at the St. Petersburg/Tampa Bay Times. He’s also served as a juror for the Pulitzer Prize and now works as a master lecturer at the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communication.

Foley will offer some of his insights into the state of the industry, Fake News and journalism’s future with his signature wit and style as the Florida Press Club’s featured speaker at this year’s gala affair.

Please join us to celebrate the best of 2016-17 in print, photos and digital media. Places in the Florida Press Club’s 2017 Excellence in Journalism Competition will be announced.

We plan to gather at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Hotel Indigo, 1223 Boulevard of the Arts in Sarasota. We have reserved a block of rooms for overnight guests.

Mike Foley has gone from the trenches of reporting to top positions at the St. Petersburg/Tampa Bay Times. He’s also served as a juror for the Pulitzer Prize and now works as a master lecturer at the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communication.

Foley will offer some of his insights into the state of the industry, Fake News and journalism’s future with his signature wit and style as the Florida Press Club’s featured speaker for this year’s gala affair.

Please join us to celebrate the best of 2016-17 in print, photos and digital media. Places in the Florida Press Club’s 2017 Excellence in Journalism Competition will be announced.

We plan to gather at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Hotel Indigo, 1223 Boulevard of the Arts in Sarasota, beginning with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. We have reserved a block of rooms for overnight guests.

The cost of dinner is $50 for members and $55 for nonmembers. Please let us know if you plan to attend and indicate your menu choice.

1. Hangar steak with roasted red potatoes and vegetable medley.

2. Herb-encrusted tilapia with rice pilaf and seasoned broccoli.

A vegetarian option — a lemon orzo dish — is also available.

You can reserve your room at a special rate for us here

Questions? Call 386-212-3794.