Manatee County Leaders Appointed to Key Roles in Leadership Florida Calusa Council
Manatee County is making a mark on the regional stage with the appointment of two prominent local officials to leadership roles in the 2025–2026 Leadership Florida Calusa Regional Council. County Commissioner Tal Siddique has been named Awards Chair, while Deputy County Administrator Courtney De Pol will serve as Events Chair.
Their selection highlights the county’s ongoing commitment to visionary, service-driven leadership and reinforces Manatee’s influence across Southwest Florida. Siddique and De Pol’s roles will help shape the council’s programming, recognition efforts, and community engagement across a broad swath of the region.
The Leadership Florida Calusa Regional Council is part of the broader Leadership Florida network, an organization that brings together leaders from the business, government, education, and nonprofit sectors. Focused on strengthening communities through connection and collaboration, the Calusa Region includes 10 counties in Southwest Florida, including Manatee, Sarasota, and Lee.
Serving in leadership capacities within the council allows local officials to both contribute to and learn from a diverse pool of peers working to address Florida’s most pressing challenges. Events and awards programming within the council serve as a platform for showcasing innovation, celebrating civic contributions, and fostering meaningful partnerships.
Local participation in Leadership Florida helps ensure that Manatee County’s perspectives, priorities, and initiatives are represented in regional conversations about growth, sustainability, and community development. By serving in these roles, Siddique and De Pol bring valuable insights from their respective positions in public service, while also gaining new strategies and networks that can directly benefit Manatee residents.
Their appointments are a testament to Manatee County’s standing as a hub of dynamic leadership in Florida. The county congratulates both leaders and looks forward to the impact their service will bring to the Calusa Region and beyond.
