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.

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• Approval of Minutes: Pending

• New Business:
• • Guest Speaker: Robert M. Fournier - City Attorney for the City of Sarasota

Robert M. Fournier has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1978 and has practiced law in Sarasota since 1980. He was appointed City Attorney for the City of Sarasota by the City Commission in 2004, following his service as Deputy City Attorney. In his role, Mr. Fournier provides legal counsel to the City Commission and City staff, drafts municipal ordinances, resolutions, and agreements, and oversees the City's legal representation in both litigation and defense.

Throughout his career, Mr. Fournier has served as legal counsel to the Sarasota Planning Board and Charter Review Committee and brings extensive experience in municipal law. He is board certified in City, County, and Local Government Law by the Florida Bar. A graduate of the University of Florida College of Law, he is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

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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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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

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DSCA Members Meeting Agenda

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• Approval of Minutes: Pending

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

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

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:

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