In this episode of Beyond the Gavel, 2026 Suncoast Tampa Association of REALTORS® President, Corina Lessa, sits down with 2009 Greater Tampa REALTORS® Past President, Jack Rodriguez.

Beyond the Gavel is a candid, member-to-member conversation series featuring current and past STAR Presidents. Since 1911, generations of volunteer leaders have helped guide the association through periods of growth, change, and transformation. Each episode explores the personal journeys, leadership lessons, defining moments, challenges, successes, and memories that shaped their time in office. Through authentic conversations, listeners gain insight into the people behind the title, the decisions that influenced the association's direction, and the leadership legacy that has helped shape STAR and its predecessor organizations for more than a century.

Recorded live from the Febre Frameworks Studio, where creativity meets community, thank you to Febre Frameworks for helping us share the stories that celebrate leadership, service, and the enduring legacy of STAR.

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In this episode of Beyond the Gavel, 2026 Suncoast Tampa Association of REALTORS® President, Corina Lessa, sits down with 2012 Pinellas REALTOR® Organization Past President, Leon Sarkisian.

Beyond the Gavel is a candid, member-to-member conversation series featuring current and past STAR Presidents. Since 1911, generations of volunteer leaders have helped guide the association through periods of growth, change, and transformation. Each episode explores the personal journeys, leadership lessons, defining moments, challenges, successes, and memories that shaped their time in office. Through authentic conversations, listeners gain insight into the people behind the title, the decisions that influenced the association's direction, and the leadership legacy that has helped shape STAR and its predecessor organizations for more than a century.

Recorded live from the Febre Frameworks Studio, where creativity meets community, thank you to Febre Frameworks for helping us share the stories that celebrate leadership, service, and the enduring legacy of STAR.

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In the third episode of our State of the Association series, STAR CEO David Bennett, 2026 President Corina Lessa, and 2026 Treasurer Linda Wilson provide an inside look at the progress, priorities, and milestones shaping STAR in Q3 2026. This episode was recorded LIVE at Illuminate: Lighting the Way for Innovation on September 10, 2026, bringing this innovative way of connecting with our members directly to the event.

Attendees at Illuminate had the opportunity to experience the State of the Association conversation live and hear directly from STAR leadership. We’re also bringing that experience to all of our members through this episode, making the conversation accessible beyond the event.

Tune in for an inside look at STAR’s accomplishments and initiatives throughout the third quarter, the opportunities and challenges shaping our industry, and what members can expect as we move into the final months of 2026. Hear how STAR continues to evolve, invest in member value, and connect with REALTORS® across the region.

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