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    • Tue, March 19, 2024
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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    • Wed, March 20, 2024
    • 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Goewey Hall, 222 S Palm Ave Ste B, Sarasota, FL 34236
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    DSCA Workshop: Sensible, Smart and Sustainable Development Shaping 
    Downtown Sarasota in 2024 and Beyond

    Wednesday, March 20th, 2024 | 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

    Join us for a dynamic workshop on Sarasota's future, where we'll delve into vital changes happening in 2024 and beyond. This event will be a chance to hear from city staff, the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, and learn from the takeaways from Architect Sarasota Speakers Series. We'll explore updates on zoning, sensible ordinances, transportation, street planning, and smart growth, all with a focus on sustainable development for a prosperous future. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with experts, neighbors, and city officials as we collectively shape Sarasota's path towards a smart, sustainable, and prosperous future.

    Moderated by:  Kevin Cooper - VP Communications and Strategic Initiatives, Mote Marine

    PANELIST:

    • Lucia Panica - Director, Development Services Department, City of Sarasota
    • Nik Patel - Chief Engineer, City of Sarasota
    • Craig Cerreta - Managing Broker – Sarasota Region | Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
    • Heather Kasten - President/CEO, Sarasota Chamber
    • Howard DavisArchitecture Sarasota Board Member

    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


    Video: 


    • Thu, March 21, 2024
    • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Zoom



    Zoom Link:

    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsdO2tqTksHtJ9jJOCPX7uht4RADRlaSXF

    One of the most thorny issues facing Boards and management are inquisitive and disruptive owners. The Florida Condo and HOA Acts allow owners to request and access records, speak on agenda items at board meetings, and record board meetings. In addition, the Condo Act allows owners to make written inquiries to the Board, which inquires must be responded to. There are limitations and controls, however, which can be implemented. On-line assaults by owners are more difficult to navigate. Physical confrontations have occurred, which may require police involvement or court action. In this Smart Board segment, the firm’s attorneys will address how best to meet statutory requirements and discuss best practices for dealing with owner disruption of association governance and operation.


    To register for this event, please contact: 

    Michelle Colburn

    mcolburn@tlhlegal.com

    Tannenbaum Lemole & Hill


    • Wed, April 03, 2024
    • 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Goewey Hall (Church of the Redeemer’s Robinson Center), 222 S Palm Ave Ste B,, Sarasota, FL 34236
    Register

    DSCA Annual Member Meetings are for designated Condo Member Representatives, with all residents of Member condos/townhomes invited to observe. 

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

    4:00pm - DSCA Members Meeting Agenda

    A. Call to Order

    B. Introduction of New Member Organizations within past year

    C. Secretary’s Report and Approve Annual Meeting Minutes (Apr. 4, 2023)

    D. Treasurer’s Report

    E. Election of Board Directors

    F. DSCA 2023 Review, 2024 Plans

    G. Any New Business

    H. Members Comments

    I. Adjourn

    Download Agenda: DSCA AnnualMembers Agenda 20240403.pdf

    Download Minutes 2023 Members MeetingDSCA Annual Members Minutes-20230404-DRAFT-v2.pdf

    Download Members Proxy: DSCA-Members-LimitedProxy-20240403-v2a.pdf

    4:30pm - DSCA Board Organizing Meeting Agenda

    • Call to Order 
    • Welcome New Directors 
    • Election of Officers 
    • Adjourn Board Meeting

    POST MEETING WRAP UP

    View April 4, 2024, Annual Meeting 

    View Annual Meeting Presentation Slides 

    • Wed, May 01, 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:


    • Wed, June 05, 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:


    • Wed, July 03, 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:


    • Wed, August 07, 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:


    • Wed, September 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:


    • Wed, October 02, 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:


    • Wed, November 06, 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:


    • 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:


Past events

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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