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    • Tue, December 03, 2024
    • 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
    • The Carlisle Inn - 3727 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota, FL 34232


    Location: The Carlisle Inn - 3727 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota, FL 34232

    Date: Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024

    Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

    Join our firm on December 3rd for the approved 4-Hour Board Certification Course for Current and New Board Members of Condos and HOAs provided by Cindy Hill, Esq., James "Jim" Turffs, Esq. and Jennifer Hicks, Esq. The certification is required as of July 1, 2024. Current Board Members have until June 30th, 2025 to fulfill the requirement and New Board Members have 90 days after election. Lunch and snacks will be served at The Carlisle Inn.

    Tannenbaum Lemole & Hill Attorneys At Law

    Click here to register

    For questions, contact mcolburn@tlhlegal.com



    • 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: Summer Dawn Wallace, Urbanite Theatre

        Summer Dawn Wallace is a multifaceted theater artist based in Sarasota, FL. She is a founder and the Producing Artistic Director at Urbanite Theatre, a company known for producing bold and thought-provoking contemporary works. With extensive experience in acting, producing, and directing, Summer is dedicated to creating innovative theatrical experiences that inspire conversation and community engagement. Regional theater credits include: Asolo Repertory Theatre, Urbanite Theatre, Mad Cow Theatre, Dog Days Theatre, Cumberland County Playhouse, 1st Stage, Vashon Repertory Theatre, Stage Door, Two Chick Productions Theatre Lab and the list goes on.

        Summer also works as an intimacy choreographer and coordinator which involves leading Consent Workshops across the country and implementing best practices and choreography for scenes involving intimacy in theatre. Summer holds an MFA in Theatre from FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training and a BFA in Acting from Western Kentucky University. Additional training includes National Michael Chekhov Association, Michael Chekhov Association, Association of Mental Health Coordinators, Intimacy Directors & Choreographers, and Theatrical Intimacy Education. Summer is Board Secretary of Florida Professional Theatre Association, a member of Actor’s Equity Association, and SAG-AFTRA. Upcoming Projects include Directing, SPACEMAN at Urbanite Theatre, Intimacy Choreography for BEAUTIFUL, and ANNA IN THE TROPIC at Asolo Repertory Theatre, and organizing the state of Florida’s upcoming audition conference in May 2025. Summer also is an adjunct theatre professor with New College of Florida and a frequent guest teaching artist with the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training. During Covid, she took up marathon running and completed her 4th World Major race this past October and will be attempting her first triathlon in January.

    • New Business:
    • Committee & Liaison Reports:
    • Platinum/Gold Member News:

    PLEASE NOTE IF YOU AR PLANNING TO ATTEND THE HOLIDAY SOCIAL FOLLOWING THE BOARD MEETING - REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND


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

    The Future of Homelessness Solutions in Downtown Sarasota

    Monday, December 9, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
    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

    Taylor Neighbors, CAO, Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness

    Brenda Downing-Wiggins, Director of Operations, Salvation Army

    Megan Howell, Founder and Executive Director, Second Heart Homes

    Moderated by:

    Dr. Peter Fanning, DSCA

Past events

Wed, November 13, 2024 Board Elections 101: What Every Community Needs to Know
Wed, November 06, 2024 DSCA Board Meeting - November 6, 2024
Thu, October 24, 2024 The Triple Blows of 2024 - Recovering from Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton
Thu, October 17, 2024 Workshop: Understanding Sarasota's Changing Condo Market Things you need to know!
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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