Connectors with a Cause

09/04/2026

💙 Giving Back to Our Community 💙

Last month, Connectors with a Cause chose Streets of Paradise as our local charity to support!

We’re so thankful for everything this incredible organization does for individuals and families right here in our community. The work they do makes a real difference, and we’re grateful to be able to play even a small part in supporting their mission.

One of the best parts of Connectors with a Cause is coming together not only to build relationships and support local businesses, but to give back to the community we all call home. ❤️

Thank you, Streets of Paradise, for all that you do! We appreciate you!

09/01/2026

📣 SEPTEMBER MEMBER SPOTLIGHT — RON BURBACK

We’re excited to have Ron Burback with Hancock Whitney Bank as our September host for Connectors with a Cause!

Ron is the Financial Center Leader at Hancock Whitney Bank’s Bradenton Main Office and brings extensive experience in both deposit accounts and lending solutions.

Ron is known for providing exemplary client service, handling everything from simple requests to even the most complex financial situations with ease and expertise. If you’re looking for trusted guidance and flexible options in both banking and lending, Ron is your go-to resource.

💻 SEPTEMBER BUSINESS ZOOM
📅 Wednesday, September 9th
⏰ 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
📍 Zoom

Our Business Zoom is a great opportunity to connect with other local professionals, learn more about Ron and Hancock Whitney Bank, exchange referrals, and see what Connectors with a Cause is all about.

Whether you’re already a member or you’re interested in visiting our group, we’d love to have you join us!

🔗 Join us on Zoom:�https://zoom.us/j/95602118597?pwd=swtwPqCd3htFj69bZGIaVZ16Jii3lp.1&jst=2

🤝 Building relationships. Supporting local businesses. Giving back to our community.
We’ll see you September 9th!

08/24/2026

⏰ Tomorrow's the Day! ⏰
We're looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow at Connectors with a Cause – Cause Night! 🎉

📅 Tuesday, August 25
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Baacke Insurance Group

Join us for an evening of:
🤝 Networking with local professionals
🍽️ Great food
🎲 Fun games
🎟️ Raffles

A big thank you to our August host, Crystal Sudbury, for welcoming us to Baacke Insurance Group!

Whether you're a longtime member or thinking about visiting for the first time, we'd love to have you join us. Bring your business cards, invite a friend, and come make some meaningful connections while supporting an amazing local cause.

See you tomorrow evening! 💙
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cwc-cause-night-august-2026-registration-1996413474444?aff=oddtdtcreator

Crystal Sudbury with Baacke Insurance Group is our host this month. We'll be networking & proceeds will benefit Streets of Paradise.

08/17/2026

🎉 You're Invited to Connectors with a Cause – Cause Night! 🎉

Join us for an evening of networking, great food, fun games, exciting raffles, and giving back to our community!

📅 Tuesday, August 25
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Baacke Insurance Group: 7261 Delainey Ct, Sarasota, FL 34240.

A special thank you to our August host, Crystal Sudbury, our group's trusted Financial Advisor, for hosting this month's Cause Night!

Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or professional looking to grow your network while supporting an incredible local charity, we'd love to have you join us. Bring plenty of business cards, meet new referral partners, enjoy delicious food, and have a chance to win some amazing raffle prizes!

Come make meaningful connections, support a wonderful cause, and enjoy a fun evening with an amazing group of professionals!
✨ Visitors are always welcome—we can't wait to meet you!
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cwc-cause-night-august-2026-registration-1996413474444?aff=oddtdtcreator

Crystal Sudbury with Baacke Insurance Group is our host this month. We'll be networking & proceeds will benefit Streets of Paradise.

08/10/2026

August Charity Spotlight: Streets of Paradise 💙

This month, Connectors with a Cause is proud to support Streets of Paradise, a local nonprofit that is making an incredible difference in the lives of individuals and families experiencing homelessness right here in our community.

Founded on the belief that everyone deserves dignity, compassion, and a place to call home, Streets of Paradise provides so much more than meals. They help furnish homes for those transitioning out of homelessness, deliver hot meals, provide hygiene supplies, clothing, disaster relief, and connect people with the resources they need to rebuild their lives.

Since becoming a nonprofit in 2018, they have served tens of thousands of meals, furnished thousands of homes, and continue to be a beacon of hope for our neighbors in need. Every donation, volunteer, and act of kindness helps them continue this life-changing work.

We invite all of our members and visitors to join us this month in supporting this amazing organization. Whether you donate, volunteer, or simply help spread awareness, every act of kindness makes a difference.

Together, we can help create brighter futures—one person, one family, one act of compassion at a time.

Learn more or find ways to get involved:
Streetsofparadise.org

Streets of Paradise is located at 8251 15th St E, Unit I, Sarasota, FL 34243, near the airport mall, where our warehouse and community hub can be accessed. You can also reach by phone at: (941) 899-5854

08/06/2026

✨ Member Spotlight: Welcome, Kelli Soukup! ✨
We're excited to welcome Kelli Soukup as our new Medicare Specialist at Connectors with a Cause! 🎉

Kelli is a licensed insurance professional with a passion for helping individuals and families make confident decisions about their Medicare coverage. She believes every client deserves personalized guidance, honest education, and solutions that truly fit their goals—not a one-size-fits-all approach.

Known for her compassionate, client-first mindset, Kelli takes the time to ensure every person she works with understands their options and feels confident moving forward. Whether she's helping someone navigate Medicare or preparing for retirement, her mission is to provide peace of mind through trusted guidance.

A proud Sarasota native, Kelli enjoys spending time with her family and giving back to the community through her involvement with the Junior League. Her dedication to serving others and building lasting relationships makes her a wonderful addition to our networking family.

Please join us in giving Kelli a warm Connectors with a Cause welcome! We're excited to have her as part of our community and can't wait to see the impact she'll make. 💙

👇 Drop a comment below to welcome Kelli!

08/03/2026

🌟 Join Us for Connectors with a Cause – August Business Zoom! 🌟

We're excited to welcome our August Featured Host, Crystal Sudbury with Baacke Insurance & Financial Services!
📅 Wednesday, August 12
⏰ 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/95602118597?pwd=swtwPqCd3htFj69bZGIaVZ16Jii3lp.1&jst=2

Start your morning by connecting with local professionals, building meaningful relationships, sharing referrals, and learning from this month's featured host. We'd love to have you join us!

Crystal is a dedicated Financial Advisor who specializes in helping individuals and couples navigate the important financial decisions that come with
retirement. Crystal strives to bring clarity, compassion, and confidence to the
process of planning for your financial future.
She holds the Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP®) designation from The
American College of Financial Services, equipping her with advanced knowledge in retirement
income planning, wealth preservation, and insurance solutions tailored to your stage of life.
Crystal believes retirement should be about confidence, not uncertainty. She has a passion for
educating her clients, helping to ensure that each conversation leaves you feeling more
informed and empowered to make decisions that align with your goals. Her mission is simple:
to help you enjoy the retirement you’ve worked hard for—with a clear, personalized plan in
place.
Having grown up with a deep understanding of financial insecurity, Crystal knows firsthand
the anxiety that can come from feeling unprepared. That experience fuels her empathetic
approach today. She understands your concerns and works patiently with you to overcome
the fear of not having enough—or losing what you've built.
When you sit down with Crystal, you’re not just getting a financial advisor—you’re gaining a
partner who genuinely cares about your future and is committed to helping you live the retirement you deserve.

📍 Baacke Insurance & Financial Services
7261 Delainey Ct
Sarasota, FL 34240

Securities and Advisory Services offered through CreativeOne Securities, LLC Member FINRA/SIPC and Investment Advisor. Baacke Insurance & Financial Services and CreativeOne Securities, LLC are not affiliated.

We can't wait to see everyone on August 12th! Invite a guest, grab your coffee, and join us for a great morning of networking, education, and building lasting business relationships. ☕🤝

07/30/2026

🎉 What an incredible 4th Birthday Celebration for Connectors with a Cause! 🎉

A huge THANK YOU to all of our amazing members and visitors who came out to celebrate with us! Your support, generosity, and positive energy made this event such a success.

Because of your participation in our raffles, baskets, and games, we were able to raise money for our Christmas Fund, which helps local families in need during the holiday season. ❤️🎄

We had an amazing time enjoying great company, fantastic raffle baskets, fun prizes, and celebrating everything we’ve built together over the last four years. None of this would be possible without this incredible community of business professionals who believe in networking with purpose and giving back.

Here’s to 4 amazing years of building relationships, supporting one another, and making a difference—and to many more birthdays to come! 🥂

Thank you all for being part of the Connectors with a Cause family! 💙

07/27/2026

🎉 The Countdown Is On! 🎉

Tomorrow's the day! Join us as Connectors With A Cause celebrates our 4th Birthday Bash! 🥳

We can't wait to celebrate with all of you for an evening of:
🎂 Birthday cake & cookies
🤝 Networking with amazing local professionals
🎁 Fun raffles featuring custom baskets from our members
🍴 Lite bites
🍻 Cash bar
❤️ Giving back to our community

Every raffle ticket purchased and a portion of the event proceeds will help support our annual Christmas gift-giving program for families in need, so every ticket makes a difference!

📅 Tomorrow – July 28th, 5:30pm-8:00pm
📍 Inner Compass Brewing | Lakewood Ranch
💲 $25 per person
👧👦 Kids are FREE!

If you haven't made plans yet, there's still time! Grab a friend, bring the family, and come celebrate four incredible years of building connections, supporting local businesses, and making a positive impact in our community.

We can't wait to celebrate with you! See you tomorrow! 🎉💙

Register here:

CWC is celebrating our 3rd birthday! Meet up with us for a fabulous night of food, fun, networking, raffles, and charitable giving.

07/20/2026

🎂 Sponsor Spotlight! 🎂

A big thank you to Paige Trezza with Trezza Insurance for sponsoring the birthday cake for our Connectors With A Cause 4th Birthday Bash! 🎉

We're incredibly thankful for Paige's generosity and continued support of Connectors With A Cause. Thanks to sponsors like Paige, we're able to celebrate together while raising funds for our annual Christmas gift-giving program for families in need.

Be sure to say hello to Paige at the event and thank her for helping make our birthday celebration a little sweeter!

📅 July 28th
📍 Inner Compass Brewing – Lakewood Ranch
💲 $25 per person | Kids are FREE!

We can't wait to celebrate with everyone and make this birthday bash our best one yet! 💙🎈

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cwc-is-4-registration-1992926717460