Office of Economic Development

1782 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Way Sarasota, FL 34234

The Office of Economic Development promotes Citywide economic development through projects and initiatives, including those related to the Newtown Community Redevelopment Area, the St. Armand's Business Improvement District, the Downtown Business Improvement District, and the commercial districts of the City including Southside Village, the North Trail Cultural District, and greater Downtown including Burns Square, Rosemary, Towles Court, Fruitville Corridor, and the Payne Park-Government district.

ST. ARMAND'S BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

NEWTOWN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS

PUBLIC/PRIVATE PROJECTS		PLACEMAKING and CONNECTIVITY
Marian Anderson Place redevelopment		Fruitville Road Redesign
St. Armand's Circle Public Restrooms		N. Palm Avenue Improvements
Newtown Banking Facility		2nd and 4th Street Bikeways
Land Assemblage		Fredd Atkins Park
Janie's Garden Commercial Spaces FOR LEASE		Main Street Improvements
		Lemon Avenue Improvements

INCENTIVES and INVESTMENTS		WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Newtown Business Assistance Grant Program		CEO (Community Entrepreneur Opportunity)
Opportunity Zones		Newtown Technical Skills Initiative
Miss Susie's Newtown Neighborhood Kitchen		Newtown Vocational Facility (in development)
EDAVTE (Econ. Dev. Ad Valorem Tax Exemption)		HERT: Housing as an Economic Redevelopment Tool
HUB Zone and Enterprise Zone		Newtown Business Org/Marketing (in development)

SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, CULTURAL		PLANNING FOR ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY
Title Repair Program "No Place Like Home"		Newtown Community Redevelopment Plans
Historic Newtown: Projects, Programs, & Possibilities		North Tamiami Trail
Newtown Historic Property Renovation Program		Downtown Master Plan 2020

CONTACT OUR TEAM
Steven Stancel	General Manager	Steven.Stancel@SarasotaFL.gov	941-316-8412
Onya Bates	Redevelopment Manager	Onya.Bates@SarasotaFL.gov	941-926-6149
Susan Dodd	Redevelopment Manager	Susan.Dodd@SarasotaFL.gov	941-926-6134
Rowena Elliott	Redevelopment Specialist	Rowena.Elliott@SarasotaFL.gov	941-926-6003
John Moran	Operations Manager, D.I.D.	John.Moran@SarasotaFL.gov	941-724-5578
Brandy Wiesner	Operations Manager, B.I.D.	Brandy.Wiesner@SarasotaFL.gov	941-266-7599
Jackie Giovannone	Administrative Specialist	Jaclyn.Giovannone@SarasotaFL.gov	941-365-2200

THE BAGPIPES ARE CALLING YOU TO SCOTLAND!

Dunfermline City Director Pauline Mitchell, a 40-year connoisseur of Scotland is organizing a visit to majestic Dunfermline, the Scottish Sister City of Sarasota and a city of four Scottish Kings, a Saint, and The Star Spangled Scotsman, Andrew Carnegie who, born from humble beginnings came to rise to a Tycoon who gave away $350,000,000 of his fortune.

Our organized 12 day Tour will also take you to where CASTLES tell stories, LOCHS have deep secrets and BATTLEFIELDS whisper of Victory and Defeat. A show like no other, the famous ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO is an unforgettable experience and is in our program.

Early August 2016, come along with your friends of Sister Cities Association of Sarasota to enjoy the unique opportunity to visit “The Best of Scotland” and be part of this Official Delegation. A memorable journey with an exciting 12-day itinerary ready for you now!

JOIN US,
LET’S MAKE MEMORIES,
LET’S MAKE FRIENDS,
LET’S MAKE AN UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY!

For information and details, as well as the next TRIP SOCIAL, please contact

Pauline at pjmitchellusa@yahoo.com or phone (941) 485 5199.

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Office of Economic Development

1782 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Way Sarasota, FL 34234