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    • Thu, October 17, 2024
    • 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Goewey Hall, 222 S Palm Ave Ste B, Sarasota, FL 34236
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    DSCA Workshop: Understanding Sarasota's Changing Condo Market Things you need to know! 
    Expert Panel on Navigating Uncertain Times

    Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

    Condo prices in Florida are flattening or falling as the cost of HOAs and insurance continuously escalates, more high end rentals flood the market and condo laws continue to change. This combination is making Florida condos less attractive to buyers. What can Downtown Sarasota condo owners do to make their units stand out in a troubled condo market? Will the City of Sarasota’s strategic plan help or hurt this changing landscape? Learn more at our upcoming workshop!

    • Get real estate expert tips on enhancing your condo’s appeal and value—learn what buyers want and how to stand out!
    • Find out about the newest changes in insurance and how this will affect HOA fees
    • Explore the latest in condo law from our expert attorney
    • Let our banking guru explain how they can assist your condo association meet the latest financial requirements
    • Allow the City of Sarasota to share the latest moves to develop an updated Downtown Sarasota Master Plan and what it means to you


    Moderated by: Ray Collins, Global Luxury Realtor & Media Consultant 

    PANELISTS:

    • Steve Cover, Planning Director, City of Sarasota
    • Terrence Cook, Managing Broker, Premier Sotheby's International Realty
    • Melissa Rodriguez, Brown and Brown Insurance
    • Cindy Hill, Esq., Tannnenbaum, Lemole & Hill
    • Craig Finck, President, Association Banking, Centennial Bank

      4:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. Check-in and Meet The Sponsors
      4:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. DSCA Workshop and Q&A
      6:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Reception 

      Cost: $10-Members, $15-Non-Members

      Location: Goewey Hall (3rd Floor)
      (at Church of the Redeemer’s Robinson Center)
      222 S Palm Ave Ste B, Sarasota, FL 34236

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      WORKSHOP WRAP-UP


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      • Wed, November 06, 2024
      • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
      • Zoom & Broadway Promenade, 1064 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
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      DSCA Board Meetings are for Board Directors, with designated Condo Member Representatives, Liaison Association Representatives and invited Guests attending as observers. Contact President, David Lough (760) 497-9230, if you wish to be invited.

      Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86938656191?pwd=RmRLQ0tTbXRVc2JCOXpwc3hsS3NmUT09

      Meeting ID:  869 3865 6191
      Passcode: 175650

      Zoom Meeting Video:

      DSCA Members Meeting Agenda

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      • Approval of Minutes: Pending
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      • Wed, December 04, 2024
      • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
      • Zoom & Broadway Promenade, 1064 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
      Register

      DSCA Board Meetings are for Board Directors, with designated Condo Member Representatives, Liaison Association Representatives and invited Guests attending as observers. Contact President, David Lough (760) 497-9230, if you wish to be invited.

      Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86938656191?pwd=RmRLQ0tTbXRVc2JCOXpwc3hsS3NmUT09

      Meeting ID:  869 3865 6191
      Passcode: 175650

      Zoom Meeting Video:

      DSCA Members Meeting Agenda

      Download Agenda: 

      • Approval of Minutes: Pending
      • New Business:
        • Guest Speaker: 
      • New Business:
      • Committee & Liaison Reports:
      • Platinum/Gold Member News:


      • Mon, December 09, 2024
      • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
      • Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library

      The Future of Homelessness Solutions in Downtown Sarasota

      Educate, Encourage, Enforce

      A Workshop Presented by the DSCA

      December 9th, 2024

      5:00 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.

      Location: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium at Selby Library

      New laws and implementing strategies, along with updated U.S. Supreme Court decisions have the potential to have significant changes on residents, businesses and those experiencing homelessness. See how these changes will affect you and the downtown landscape of Sarasota. Learn more at our upcoming workshop!

      ● Explore new law HB 1365 and how it will affect residents, business owners, and those experiencing homelessness

      ● The Sarasota Police Department and their attorney will be discussing the latest in laws, legislation and enforcement

      ● You will hear from Sarasota Police Department’s HOT Team about their role in assisting those experiencing homelessness

      ● Learn the role of Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness in our community

      ● Hear from The Salvation Army and the current services they provide

      Speakers:

      Joe Polzak, Assistant City Attorney, City of Sarasota

      Dede Jones, Coordinator, Homelessness Response, Sarasota Police Department

      Katie Ross, CEO, Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness,

      Brenda Downing-Wiggins, Director of Operations, Salvation Army

      Moderated by: Peter Fanning, DSCA


    Past events

    Wed, October 02, 2024 DSCA Board Meeting - October 2, 2024
    Wed, September 04, 2024 DSCA Board Meeting - September 4, 2024
    Thu, August 22, 2024 New Burdens on Boards By The Newly-Adopted Florida Condo and HOA Laws
    Tue, August 20, 2024 A Comprehensive Guide to Florida's New Condominium & Homeowner Association Website Regulations
    Wed, August 07, 2024 DSCA Board Meeting - August 7, 2024
    Wed, July 03, 2024 DSCA Board Meeting - July 3, 2024
    Thu, June 27, 2024 Dealing with Difficult and Disruptive Owners Course
    Tue, June 25, 2024 Sarasota Educate to Elevate Expo
    Thu, June 20, 2024 Smart Board & Property Manager CEU Legal Guide: Repair & Maintenance Obligations: Limits of Board Business Judgment
    Wed, June 05, 2024 DSCA Board Meeting - June 5, 2024
    Wed, May 22, 2024 Board Certification
    Wed, May 22, 2024 HOA & Condo Board Certification
    Wed, May 01, 2024 DSCA Board Meeting - May 1, 2024
    Wed, April 03, 2024 DSCA Town Hall - Downtown Sarasota: Placemaking for People
    Wed, April 03, 2024 DSCA 2024 Annual Members Meeting & Board Organizing Meeting
    Tue, April 02, 2024 Main Street Visioning Workshop
    Thu, March 21, 2024 2024 Smart Board & Property Manager Legal Guide: Dealing With Inquisitive & Disruptive Owners
    Wed, March 20, 2024 Workshop: Sensible, Smart and Sustainable Development Shaping
    Tue, March 19, 2024 Lessons Learned From Hurricane Ian and the Property Policy
    Wed, March 06, 2024 DSCA Board Meeting - March 6, 2024
    Thu, February 22, 2024 The Smart Board & Property Manager Legal Guide: The Limits of Fining Authority and How Best to Implement
    Thu, February 08, 2024 Prepare your Condo/HOA for the Corporate Transparency Act
    Wed, February 07, 2024 DSCA Board Meeting - February 7, 2024
    Thu, January 18, 2024 2024 Smart Board & Property Manager Legal Guide
    Tue, January 16, 2024 Condominium Board Certification Course - CBIZ Insurance
    Wed, January 03, 2024 DSCA Board Meeting - January 3, 2024
    Wed, December 06, 2023 DSCA Board Meeting - December 6, 2023
    Tue, November 14, 2023 SRQ VIP SOCIAL
    Wed, November 01, 2023 DSCA Board Meeting - November 1, 2023
    Thu, October 19, 2023 Workshop: Sarasota’s Rapid Growth
    Wed, October 04, 2023 DSCA Board Meeting - October 4, 2023
    Wed, September 06, 2023 DSCA Board Meeting - September 6, 2023
    Tue, August 15, 2023 Legal Update Panel Discussion-Part 2
    Fri, August 11, 2023 What is Citizens Property Insurance Corporation?
    Wed, August 02, 2023 DSCA Board Meeting - August 2, 2023
    Tue, July 11, 2023 Senate Bill 154 / Condominium and Cooperative Building Safety
    Wed, July 05, 2023 DSCA Board Meeting - July 5, 2023
    Thu, June 22, 2023 DSCA Workshop and Input Session: Restaurants, Bars, and Nightclubs
    Tue, June 20, 2023 SAFETY AND SIRS: RESERVES TO THE RESCUE
    Tue, June 20, 2023 CAMATHON 2023
    Wed, June 14, 2023 Medical Cannabis: Current Status, Health Benefits, and Qualifying Process
    Wed, June 07, 2023 DSCA Board Meeting - June 7, 2023
    Wed, June 07, 2023 Property Management vs. Project Management
    Thu, May 18, 2023 Improving Wireless Connection and Radio Frequency in your Building for Fire Code Compliance
    Wed, May 17, 2023 A Legislative Update and Hurricane Preparedness Discussion
    Tue, May 16, 2023 Understanding New 2023 Condo Legislation
    Wed, May 03, 2023 DSCA Board Meeting - May 3, 2023
    Tue, April 18, 2023 Effective Community Association Financial Management
    Thu, April 13, 2023 Smart Board & Property Manager Legal Guide ZOOM CEU: The Addition of Charging Stations to Florida Condominium or HOA Properties
    Wed, April 05, 2023 DSCA Board Meeting - April 5, 2023
    Tue, April 04, 2023 DSCA Town Hall - Downtown: Dysfunction or Diversity?
    Thu, March 16, 2023 Workshop: The Exploding Costs of Living in Paradise!
    Wed, March 01, 2023 DSCA Board Meeting - March 1, 2023
    Tue, February 21, 2023 DSA Annual Evening of Recognition
    Wed, February 01, 2023 DSCA Board Meeting - February 1, 2023
    Sun, January 29, 2023 The Past, Present, and Future of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
    Wed, January 25, 2023 Rosemary District Community Meeting
    Wed, January 04, 2023 DSCA Board Meeting - January 4, 2023
    Wed, December 07, 2022 DSCA Board Meeting - December 7, 2022
    Wed, November 02, 2022 DSCA Board Meeting - November 2, 2022
    Thu, October 20, 2022 Workshop: Are Fines Coming to Your Condo? New Legislative Deadlines Are!
    Wed, October 05, 2022 DSCA Board Meeting - October 5, 2022
    Thu, September 22, 2022 2022 City Commission Candidates Forum
    Wed, September 07, 2022 DSCA Board Meeting - September 7, 2022
    Wed, August 03, 2022 DSCA Board Meeting - August 3, 2022
    Wed, July 06, 2022 DSCA Board Meeting - July 6, 2022
    Wed, June 29, 2022 DSCA Greenspace Committee Meeting - Green Building & Environmental Sustainability
    Wed, June 01, 2022 DSCA Board Meeting - June 1, 2022
    Tue, May 10, 2022 Workshop: New Condo Association Technologies: Helpful or Hurtful?
    Wed, May 04, 2022 DSCA Board Meeting - May 4, 2022
    Wed, April 06, 2022 DSCA Board Meeting - April 6, 2022
    Thu, March 24, 2022 DSCA Workshop: "Restorative Cities" - Building A Healthy Tomorrow
    Wed, March 02, 2022 DSCA Board Meeting - March 2, 2022
    Wed, February 02, 2022 DSCA Board Meeting - ZOOM ONLY - February 2, 2022
    Tue, February 01, 2022 CANCELLED - DSCA 2022 Condo Lawn Bowling Challenge
    Wed, January 05, 2022 DSCA Board Meeting - ZOOM ONLY - January 5, 2021
    Thu, December 16, 2021 DSCA Transportation Committee Meeting
    Wed, December 01, 2021 DSCA Board Meeting - December 1, 2021
    Wed, November 03, 2021 DSCA Board Meeting - November 3, 2021
    Wed, October 13, 2021 How Healthy Is Your Building?
    Wed, October 06, 2021 DSCA Board Meeting - October 6, 2021
    Wed, September 01, 2021 DSCA Board Meeting - September 1, 2021
    Wed, August 04, 2021 DSCA Board Meeting - August 4, 2021
    Wed, July 07, 2021 DSCA Board Meeting - July 7, 2021
    Wed, June 16, 2021 SPECIAL EMERGENCY POWERS FOR BOARD MEMBERS: The Latest Legislative Update
    Wed, June 02, 2021 DSCA Board Meeting - June 2, 2021
    Wed, May 05, 2021 DSCA Board Meeting - May 5, 2021
    Wed, April 07, 2021 DSCA Members Meeting & Board Meeting - April 7, 2021
    Wed, March 24, 2021 Insurance Rate Hikes Webinar
    Wed, March 03, 2021 DSCA Board Meeting - March 3, 2021
    Wed, February 03, 2021 DSCA Board Meeting - Feb. 3, 2021
    Wed, January 06, 2021 DSCA Board Meeting - Jan. 6, 2021
    Wed, December 02, 2020 DSCA Board Meeting - Dec. 2
    Wed, November 11, 2020 Reserve Studies & Building Maintenance Webinar
    Wed, November 04, 2020 DSCA Board Meeting - Nov. 4
    Thu, October 29, 2020 DSCA Homeless Committee Meeting
    Thu, August 20, 2020 DSCA Presents: Ask The Attorney
    Wed, June 03, 2020 DSCA Board Meeting - Jun. 3
    Wed, May 06, 2020 DSCA Board Meeting [online] - May 6
    Wed, April 01, 2020 DSCA Members & Board Meetings [online] - Apr. 1
    Wed, March 04, 2020 DSCA Board Meeting - Mar. 4
    Fri, February 28, 2020 DSCA Condo Lawn Bowling Challenge
    Wed, February 05, 2020 DSCA Board Meeting - Feb. 5
    Wed, January 08, 2020 DSCA Jan. 8 Board Meeting
    Wed, December 04, 2019 DSCA Holiday Reception
    Wed, December 04, 2019 DSCA Board Meeting & Holiday Reception
    Wed, November 06, 2019 DSCA Board Meeting - Nov. 6
    Wed, October 02, 2019 DSCA Board Meeting - Oct. 2
    Wed, September 04, 2019 DSCA Board Meeting - Sep. 4
    Thu, June 27, 2019 DSCA Forum on Optimal Living - Get Well with Medical Cannabis

    About DSCA

    The Downtown Sarasota Condominium Association (DSCA) is the designated neighborhood organization to represent the interests of the condominium associations, townhomes, apartments and their residents, that are within the greater Downtown Sarasota.


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