FSMTA Sarasota/Manatee Chapter header graphic showing a Florida map highlighting Charlotte, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Manatee, and Sarasota counties, with the FSMTA logo

Chapter Meetings

Sarasota/Manatee Chapter meetings are typically held the first Monday of most months. Visit the FSMTA Calendar for meeting dates and information.

FSMTA Members can attend any chapter meeting at no charge.
Non-Member guests are welcome to attend for a $30 fee.
Massage Therapy Students are always welcome at no charge.

Where
Sarasota School of Massage Therapy
5899 Whitfield Ave., Suite 300, Sarasota, FL 34243 — Get Directions
Meeting Schedule
  • 6:00 pm – Doors open for Networking
  • 6:30 pm – Chapter Announcements
  • 7:00 pm – 2 CE Presentation

To receive your 2 CEs, you must sign in by 7:00 pm and be present for the entire 2-hour presentation.
CEs will be posted to CE Broker by the provider and CE certificates will be distributed after the presentation.

Sarasota/Manatee Chapter Officers

FSMTA Sarasota Manatee Chapter President
Jack Ryan
Chapter President
[email protected]
Ryan Aird
Ryan Aird
Chapter 1st Vice President
Position open
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Chapter 2nd Vice President
Position open
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Chapter Treasurer
Position open
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Chapter Secretary

Chapter Committee Chairs

Committee Chairs lead specific areas of chapter activity. Interested in getting involved? Reach out to the Chapter President for vacancies.

Education Chair, Position Currently Open
Coordinates continuing education (CE) presentations and learning opportunities.
Hospitality Chair, Position Currently Open
Oversees the logistics for monthly chapter meetings and events.
Sports Team Chair, Position Currently Open
Manages local sports massage outreach and coordinates event participation.
Elections Chair, Eddie Hooper
Manages chapter elections.

Chapter Elections

The Sarasota/Manatee Chapter follows an odd-year election cycle. Officer elections are typically held October/November of the even year, with newly elected officers sworn in the following January.

Have questions about chapter elections, or interested in running for a position? Reach out to your Chapter President, or contact FSMTA's Director of Elections for general questions about the election process.