Suncoast Seminar

April 25-26, 2026

The Suncoast Seminar is an annual event held at the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa in Clearwater Beach, Florida. Optometrists may earn up to 14 hours of continuing education credit including the required TQ, Florida jurisprudence, and prevention of medical errors.

For questions related to the Suncoast Seminar, please contact: thesuncoastseminar@gmail.com

Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa

301 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

For reservations please call (727) 373-1234 or click here: https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/PIERC/G-PO26 Discounted block room rates will be available until 03/26/26 or until sold out. These rooms fill up quickly!

LiveScan Fingerprinting Service

New for 2026

As of July 1, 2025, Florida health care practitioners must comply with level 2 background screening (electronic fingerprinting via LiveScan) requirements when applying for initial licensure or renewing their Florida license.

Identity Pros, a local LiveScan fingerprinting service will be available during the seminar for those who are interested. Please use the QR codes above or the links below for more information or to register.

Please note you must register with the Florida Clearinghouse (CHAI) system ahead of time and is recommended to reserve a fingerprinting slot before the event.

Florida Health Background Screening

Identity Pros Screening Appointments at the Suncoast Seminar

For additional questions regarding the background check, please reach out to the FOA

Suncoast Seminar

April 25-26, 2026

Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa

OE Tracker App

Schedule of Events

LiveScan Fingerprinting Service

New for 2026

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