One-by-Land, Two-by Sea Tours, a SemiQ 2026 East Coast Tours

The LAI SemiQ East Coast Tour: Land Use & History (1776-2026) celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a series of tours hosted by the seven Eastern Region chapters: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, FL Suncoast, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. The One-by-Land, Two-by-Sea Tours hosted by the LAI Fl Suncoast Chapter are the first tour in the series.

On February 25 – 27, 2026, the FL Suncoast Chapter welcomes distinguished LAI members from around the globe to the Sarasota/Bradenton area during the prime winter season. Due to bus limitations, the One-by-Land, Two-by-Sea Tours are limited to 45 out-of-town guests; local chapter members will participate via their own transportation.

As detailed in the Tours Itinerary, the tours consist of an opening reception, two days of tours filled with prominent speakers including a two-hour Sarasota Bay History Cruise, and finishes with a Closing Dinner Reception (pending sponsorship.)

Registration is available to LAI global chapter and At-Large members along with a guest for the full-tour package or via several a la carte options.

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Our Early Bird special rates expire on September 20, 2025.

Land Economics Dialogues Event – Water Challenges, Economics, and Nature-Based Solutions
Hosted by the LAI FL Suncoast Chapter

As a precursor to the February 25 – 27, 2026 One-by-Land, Two-by-Sea Tours, the LAI FL Chapter hosts a Land Economics Dialogues (LED) Events on Wednesday, February 25 9 am – 4 pm. The LED-event focus is on local Water Challenges, Economics, and Nature-Based Solutions.

An LED is an FL Suncoast-event series where prominent members from around the globe provide expertise and advice on land- and water-related issues.

The One-by-Land, Two-by-Sea Tours will bring distinguished participants with diverse land economics expertise to Sarasota/Bradenton; thus, it is synergistic to host a LED Event the day prior to the Tours.

The agenda consists of four morning speakers followed by a brainstorming session during lunch. After lunch, Jim Musbach, Managing Principal at Economic & Planning Systems and Golden Gate Chapter member, will lead the afternoon strategy session.

Morning speakers will present on the following topics:

• Coastal Water Dynamics
• Surface water – Sarasota Bay, Gulf of Mexico, Inland Waters
• Extreme Weather
• Local & Regional Economics

Land and water economics is the common thread between the various topics.

Registration is open exclusively to LAI members.
Early bird registration ends on September 20, 2025.