2026 Annual Pre-Session Luncheon

Regional Leaders Gather in Southwest Florida

This annual event, hosted by Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Senator Ben Albritton, and Senator Jonathan Martin, was held on December 16th at The Plantation Golf and Country Club. Over 185 elected officials and business leaders attended the luncheon that was held prior to the beginning of the 2026 Florida Legislative Session.

The Senators’ Pride of Florida Award was presented to Scott Towler, System Manager with Accenture-FGUA, to recognize outstanding dedication to water quality and distribution of resources in Southwest Florida.

Thank You To Our Sponsors

Many thanks to the following event sponsors:

Highlights From the Day

Chair and Operating Officer Mike Welch speaking at the 2026 Annual Pre-Session Luncheon
East Lee County Chamber Chair Michael Welch
Cape Coral HS Vocalist Abigal Sanful singing national anthem at the 2026 Annual Pre-Session Luncheon
Cape Coral HS Vocalist Abigal Sanful
Full house at The Plantation Golf & Country Club for the Annual Pre-Session Luncheon
Full house at The Plantation Golf & Country Club
Sen. Martin and Sen. Passidomo with Scott Towler before the Annual Pre-Session event
Sen. Martin and Sen. Passidomo with Scott Towler
Christine Busch of Coastal Recycle donates to Salvation Army Area Commander Major Frizzell
Christine Busch of Coastal Recycle donates to Salvation Army Area Commander Major Frizzell
Senator Martin speaking at podium with Senator Passidomo standing behind him at 2026 Annual Pre-Session luncheon
Senator Passidomo and Senatior Martin
Chairman Welch smiles next to Senator Passidomo before the event begins
Chairman Welch and Senator Passidomo
Lt. Col. Davis and Maj. Frizzell with Salvation Army smiling with Abraham Galbut at the 2026 Annual Pre-Session Luncheon
Lt. Col. Davis and Maj. Frizzell with Salvation Army with Abraham Galbut
Sen. Martin and Chamber Staffer get the photo bomb from Commissioner Pendergrass
Sen. Martin and Chamber Staffer get the photo bomb from Commissioner Pendergrass

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