We are the local chapter of the American Advertising Federation.

We are dedicated to advancing the art and business of advertising in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. When you join the American Advertising Federation - Suncoast, you also become part of the 4AAF (4th District) and the National American Advertising Federation.

We provide members useful professional development and networking opportunities and actively help them promote their businesses. We also work to increase public awareness of advertising's importance in a modern economy and act as the industry's legislative watchdog at state and local levels.

AAF-Suncoast Presents Silver Medal Award to Linda Gross

Linda Gross, owner of Advice Inc., was awarded the coveted Silver Medal Award by the American Advertising Federation - Suncoast at their August 25th dinner meeting.

The award, presented by AAF-Suncoast president Alice Fernandez, is given to an outstanding member of the local advertising community.

“It’s an honor to be recognized by one’s peers,” said Gross, the first female Silver Medal Award recipient in the Sarasota area. “This award is especially important to me, as it recognizes the time I’ve spent supporting advertising and adhering to high industry standards. As advertising product and media vehicles continue to become more fragmented every day, it’s challenging to create and place quality advertising, but we must in order to create appropriate exposure for our clients.”

Great Ideas Can Come From Anywhere!

Join us on Wednesday, August 25th for a very special evening of professional development featuring multi-award winner Curtis Zimmerman, principal of the/zimmerman/agency in Tallahassee on "Great Ideas Can Come From Anywhere".