Helping to Create a More Livable Community – Balancing Growth, Engaging Generations, and Sustaining Resources
Wednesday, April 12, 2017 – Buffet Lunch Included
Hyatt Regency Sarasota
1000 Boulevard of the Arts
Sarasota, FL 34236
How can we work together to plan, design, build and implement a vibrant, livable community. Learn more about the latest programs and initiatives to enhance life in our community. Hear presentation from the experts and engage in an informative panel discussion.
DSCA Forum on Optimal Living Flyer
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John McCarthy
Director of Advancement Historic Spanish Point
Forum MC & Panel Facilitator
Segment 1 Presenters:
Kathy Black, Ph.D.
Professor USF Sarasota-Manatee
Topic : The Role of Age-Friendly Sarasota in Optimal Living in Our Community
Tom Barwin
Sarasota City Manager
Topic: Key City Initiatives that Support Optimal Living in Sarasota
Jamie Minton
Girls Inc. Director of K-8 Initiatives
Young Professional Group, Government Issues Board Chair
Topic: The Needs of Millennials for an Optimal Living Environment
Hedda Matza-Haughton
LSCW Co-Chair
Board of Directors Arts for Healthy Sarasota-Manatee
Topic: “Laugh for the Health of It” for Optimal Aging
Segment 2 Presenters:
Mary Dougherty- Slapp
Executive Director
Gulf Coast Builders Exchange
Topic: Building a Better Community Together
Greg Hall
Principal
Hall Architects
Topic: Design for an Optimal Living Environment
Kevin Cooper
President/CEO
The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce
Topic: Chamber Programs Addressing All Ages for Optimal Living in Sarasota