One of my favorite things about Sarasota – especially with my ballet past – is our rich arts culture. The visual and performing arts that are clustered in SRQ add dynamic and cosmopolitan appeal to the city. Since 1949, the 80-member Sarasota Orchestra has been located Downtown, presenting vibrant musical performances in a beautiful location …
Promoting green space throughout Sarasota is a high priority for me, so I’ve been thrilled to advocate for The Bay Park. I had the honor of lending my voice to citizen commentary in a video encouraging the City Commission to approve the Phase 1 site plan… and they did! The Bay is a multi-phase initiative …
After a bit of back and forth, the city and Selby Gardens have reached a deal that approves the expansion of Sarasota’s beloved downtown botanical garden. When the expansion was first proposed, some residents registered concerns about the scale of the project, fearing that new buildings and traffic would be too much for their adjacent …
I am so thrilled to share the news that the Rosemary District park will come to life! With the energetic involvement of our community and many, many individual contributions, we raised more than $120,000 in a very short period of time to acquire the land and move forward with the dedication of the Rosemary District’s …
Open green space in our neighborhoods is essential not only for property values and community enhancement, but for the mutual enjoyment of residents and the benefit of nearby businesses who are supported through increased pedestrian traffic. After long negotiation, the dream of a Rosemary District park is finally near reality, but we need your help to …
