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