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2026 Top Entrepreneur Awards Luncheon

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


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Event Date: Friday, May 15, 2026

Time: 11:30AM, Networking and registration and 12PM, Luncheon and Awards

Location: The Ora - Sarasota located at 578 McIntosh Road, Sarasota, FL 34232

Description: Join the Business Observer at the annual Top Entrepreneurs awards luncheon, celebrating honorees 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

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