Registration is now open for the 2026 Southeast Section Spring Meeting

The SRQ Ladybugs welcome all section members to Sarasota, FL May 1-3, for the 2026 Spring Section meeting.

📅 Dates: May 1st – 3rd, 2026
📍 Section Meeting Location: 8009 15th St E, Sarasota, FL 34243
🏨 Event Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Sarasota Bradenton Airport
🛩️ Event Airport: Sarasota Bradenton Intl – KSRQ
⛽ FBO: Sheltair Sarasota

Cost of registration is $125 if paid by 2/28/26 and $150 after. Payment options:

• Payment through PayPal can be made using the button below.

• Completed registration forms, found below, and checks can be post mailed to: SRQ 99s, 11443 SW Courtney Dr, Lake Suzy, FL 34269

The meeting will be held at the Double Tree Hotel by Hilton located at 8009 15th St E, Sarasota, FL 34243 by KSRQ. The group rate is $149.00 per night for May 1-3. ​The hotel has confirmed that the rate will be honored for bookings as late as the day of the event and is aware that the booking page states May 5, 2026, as the “book by” date. Use the button below to reserve your room.

​Golden Age of Aviation Celebration

Saturday night at Sheltair will be a night of timeless flight, celebrating the exciting advances in aviation technology occurring roughly 100 years ago. As the world transitioned from fabric covered planes to metal, the capability of aircraft increased and air travel as we know it had its birth. Join us for food and fun at the new Sheltair FBO at KSRQ. Early tickets cost $25 in addition to conference registration. After 2/28/26, tickets cost $30. Dress is Florida cocktail attire. Purchase tickets using the button below.

Additional Information

• Sheltair is offering ramp parking for those flying in at $45.00 per night and fuel at $1.50 off regular price. Facility fee is waived with purchase of any amount of fuel. There is a 3% fee for payments made by credit card.
• Transportation between the hotel and FBO is available by both entities.
• For those who plan to visit The Ringling on Friday afternoon, general tickets are $30, plus a tour of the Ca’ d’Zan total=$45. Tickets will be purchased at the museum upon arrival. Transportation will be provided.
• We will have group reservations at a local restaurant for dinner at your own cost Friday night.
• There will be coffee and pastries in hospitality room at the DoubleTree during check-in on Friday and Sunday morning. A breakfast buffet is provided in the meeting room Saturday morning as well as a light lunch.