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From: Robert Treat <rob@xzilla.net>
Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2026 00:14:39 -0400
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Subject: Re: New PostgreSQL User Group forming in Orlando / Central Florida
To: Joe Conway <mail@joeconway.com>
Cc: Sachin Pawar <sachin.pawar@volunteer.postgresql.us>,
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On Mon, Jul 6, 2026 at 11:15=E2=80=AFAM Joe Conway <mail@joeconway.com> wro=
te:
> On 7/3/26 15:46, Sachin Pawar wrote:
> > I'd like to start a PostgreSQL User Group in the Orlando / Central
> > Florida area. I've checked the official PUG page and Meetup.com and
> > don't see an existing group covering this region, so I'd like to fill
> > that gap.
> >
> > A bit about me: I've been working with PostgreSQL and enterprise
> > database migration/performance for many years, most recently focused on
> > Oracle-to-PostgreSQL and AlloyDB/Spanner work. I'm also involved in the
> > wider Postgres community =E2=80=94 I'm on the PgDay Boston 2026 Program
> > Committee and volunteered at PostgreSQL Summit US 2026 =E2=80=94 so I'm=
 keen to
> > help grow the community locally in Central Florida.
> >
> > My plan is to set up a Meetup page under the name "Postgres Central
> > Florida User Group" (to cover Orlando, Clermont, Lakeland, and the Spac=
e
> > Coast) and hold a first meetup with a technical talk, a central venue,
> > and time to network.
> >
> > Happy to answer any questions, and I'm looking forward to getting this
> > going.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Sachin Pawar
> > Orlando, FL
> > https://www.linkedin.com/in/sachin-pawar-3322429/ <https://
> > www.linkedin.com/in/sachin-pawar-3322429/>
>
>
> FWIW we tried to get a PUG going in Florida but always had trouble due
> to the geographical spread. However if you are able to organize
> something, let me know and I will try to help/attend. I have CC'd a few
> other folks that may also be interested.
>

FWIW, I think we've had three different groups in Florida over the
years. I think the general "Florida Meeup" was deleted, but there are
technically still two remaining:

PG US: https://www.meetup.com/tampa-bay-postgresql-users-group/
People Postgres Data: https://www.meetup.com/orlando-postgres/

I suspect you could probably get added as an owner to either one if
you wanted to revive them; or do an entirely new things (maybe via
Luna?), though if you create a new group some place, it might be nice
to try to post into those old groups given they at least potentially
have lists of interested people. Whatever you decide, please keep me
in the loop.


Robert Treat
https://xzilla.net