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• Tallahassee Chapter Education

  • When
    February 15, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Challenger Learning Center, 200 S Duval St, Tallahassee, FL 32301
  • Spaces left
    43

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  TALLAHASSEE CHAPTER PRESENTS

  4 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

  February 15, 2026

  
  

  Challenger Leaning Center

  200 S. Duval St. Tallahassee, FL 32301

  
  9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Check In

  
  

  10:00 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.  -  Contact Lenses from A to Z
  

  Amy Ruzicka, OD - Two (2) Hours Contact Lens

  
  

  12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.  -  Red Flags to Watch for in the Optical
  

  Amy Ruzicka, OD - One (1) Hour Technical

  
  

  1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. -Practice Management & Doctor Communication: Optimizing Your Role as an Optician

  Amy Ruzicka, OD - One (1) Hour Contact Lens

  *Coffee Provided, Challenger Learning Center will have the snack bar open beginning at 11am.

  Kleman Parking Garage is the closest parking and $1 all day on Saturday and Sunday.

  Street parking is available and metered using the ParkMobile app.

  
  

  Members - $35.00 education included

   

  Nonmembers - $35.00 + $20.00 per hour

  
  

  *Rates increase $10 one week prior to the event-Early registration is recommended  

  *No Onsite Registrations*

  POF is happy to offer an optician-friendly cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason, POF will give you a 100% credit towards a future event, no explanation needed. Just send us a note confirming you cannot attend & we will credit your account after the event.
  

  (CE Provider #50-1645)

  
  

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• 2026 Spring Spectacle Conference

  • Start
    February 27, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    March 01, 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    The Island Resort at Ft. Walton Beach , 1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Phone: (850) 337-9194

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  Spring Spectacle 2026
  Hosted at the Beautiful Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

  Join us on the Emerald Coast for an unforgettable weekend of top-tier optical education, professional networking, and beachside fun—all at The Island Resort, one of Florida’s premier oceanfront destinations.

   

  ️ Incredible Hotel Rates at The Island Resort

  POF has negotiated exclusive discounts for our attendees:

  • $145 – Pool View, Double Queen

  • $160 – Gulf View, Double Queen

  • $240 – Junior Suite, Gulf View (Double Queen or King)
    King beds available upon request and subject to availability

  ✔️ No Resort Fee
  ✔️ Free Parking
  ✔️ Free Wi-Fi

  Special group rates expire January 25, 2026—or sooner if the room block fills up. Don’t wait—book early!

  Call 850-337-9194 (Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM CDT)
  Or click below to reserve your room now:

  BOOK HOTEL

  Why You Should Attend

  • Fulfill all 20 CE hours needed for Florida license renewal

  • Learn from the nation’s top optical educators

  • Hands-on Apprentice/Sponsor Orientation & Frame Fitting Workshop

  • Network with international optical vendors & suppliers

  • Support and celebrate your profession in a relaxing, fun atmosphere

  Full Details on Spring Spectacle 2026

  Member Pricing & CE Value

  ️ POF Member Rate: Just $127 for all three days
  Standard Rate: $237 for non-members
  Includes up to 22 hours of continuing education

  ✅ What Your Registration Includes

  ☕ Morning coffee service on Saturday & Sunday
  ️ A hot, delicious plated lunch on Saturday
  Access to our Optical Trade Show & Happy Hour on Saturday after CE
  Admission to our legendary “Opticians After Dark” 80s Throwback Party – dress to impress in your best retro gear!

  Don't miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and relax in paradise.
  Spring Spectacle 2026 — Where Education Meets the Emerald Coast!

  POF is happy to offer an optician-friendly cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason, POF will give you a 100% credit towards a future event, no explanation needed. Just send us a note confirming you cannot attend & we will credit your account after the event.
  

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• 2026 West Coast Better Vision Conference

  • Start
    May 29, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    May 31, 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Innisbrook Golf Resort, 36750 US Highway 19 North, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

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  We are looking forward to seeing you and your colleagues at the Innisbrook Golf Resort & Spa.

  You can look forward to multiple educational options every hour so that you can choose the topics and a schedule that fit your needs. We have scheduled a full, education-packed weekend for Opticians, Apprentice Opticians, and Student Opticians.

  
  

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  Schedule at a Glance

  
  

  Friday, May 29,2026

  10:00 am Registration Desk Opens

  12:00 pm CE Courses Start 

  Saturday, May 30, 2026

  7:30 am Registration Desk Opens

  8:00 am CE Courses Start 

  11:45 am Lunch & Trade Show

  Once education ends on Saturday, please join us for Happy Hour in the Trade Show followed by Opticians After Dark 

  Sunday, May 31, 2026
  

  7:30am Registration Desk Opens

  8:00am CE Courses Start 

  
  

  West Coast Better Vision Education Schedule

  
  

  Innisbrook Golf Resort & Spa is home to four championship courses including Copperhead, host of the PGA TOUR’s Valspar Championship. Driving through Innisbrook Resort’s welcome gates, you’ll get carried away by rolling hills and peaceful lakes set across the spacious property. Ideal for group trips with endless activities for all — unwind at six pools, indulge at our restaurants, practice tennis, and pamper yourself at the luxurious Salamander Spa.

  • Hotel rooms only $179/night-includes resort fee
  • On Property Transportation
  • Gated Security
  • Non Motorized Bicycles
  • 6 Swimming Pools
  • Fitness Center
  • Miniature Golf
  • Driving Range with Free Bucket of Balls
  • Tennis Court Access

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  36750 US Highway 19 North, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

  Please book by May 1, 2026

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  POF is happy to offer an optician-friendly cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason, POF will give you a 100% credit towards a future event, no explanation needed. Just send us a note confirming you cannot attend & we will credit your account after the event.

  Special Accommodations: In accordance with ADA, if you have any special requirements that we need to accommodate? Please call 850-201-2622. Pre-registration and 7 days advance written notice is required.

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