Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 Announces Next Public Forum

Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 (www.sarasotabayfront2020.com), a coalition of 18 community organizations united in support of a vision for Sarasota Bayfront, will hold its third public forum, presented and moderated by the Sarasota Herald Tribune, on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 5:30pm.

The community conversation will take place at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Grand Lobby, 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Tom Tryon, Herald-Tribune Opinion Editor will be the moderator and Candace P. Damon, Vice President, HR&A will be a panelist. This free community forum will discuss the long-term effects of Bayfront redevelopment and investigate the next steps. Seating is limited for this event and an RSVP is required.

To reserve a seat please call 361-4065 by Monday, November 10, 2014. The Herald-Tribune Media Group in partnership with New College of Florida will present the forum, sponsored by Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

Last month, Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 hosted two initial public forums and launched on online campaign #CanYouSeeIt to engage the public in a conversation about establishing guiding principles and a roadmap for the redevelopment of this valuable asset. The campaign will utilize digital mediums including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, blogs and the campaign’s website –www.sarasotabayfront2020.com.

There are currently 18 organizations with a common goal of moving forward with developing a vision for the Sarasota Bayfront. Those organizations include: Coalition of City Neighborhoods Association, Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County, Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Visit Sarasota County, Rosemary Association, Sarasota Garden Club, Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, North Trail Redevelopment Partnership, Sarasota Orchestra, Van Wezel Foundation, The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County, The Players Theatre, Tahiti Park Neighborhood Association, the Sarasota Opera, the Argus Foundation, Ringling College of Art & Design and Condominiums on the Bay.

For continued information about the initiative and the public forums, visit www.sarasotabayfront2020.com