Ignite Your Downtown Experience |
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Welcome to the latest edition of the DID newsletter, where we bring you the latest updates and exciting developments from the Downtown Improvement District in our beautiful city of Sarasota, Florida. As summer unfolds, our downtown area is buzzing with renewed energy and captivating transformations. From stunning streetscapes and architectural enhancements to an array of diverse businesses, cultural events, and community initiatives, the Downtown Improvement District continues to shape a vibrant and thriving urban hub for residents and visitors alike.
Join us as we delve into the remarkable progress and upcoming projects that are propelling our downtown forward, enriching our lives and fostering a sense of unity and pride in our community.
The DID did it!
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Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 10 a.m.
City Hall, City Commission Chambers, 1565 First Street, Sarasota
AGENDA ITEMS:
- Ordinance Discussion Regarding Board Of Director Eligibility Requirements
- City Planning Department Presentation Regarding Restaurants, Bars, and Nightclubs Future Zoning Text Amendment Presentation
- Downtown Association(s)/Non-Profit Organization(s) Historic Overview
- FY 2023-2024 Fresh Friday Programming
- Downtown Holiday Décor Discussion
View the full schedule and past meetings here.
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Downtown Business Spotlight:
Salute to Palm Ave
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Downtown is full of gorgeous views and beautiful artwork. Keep your eye out for the City’s magnificent sculptures, murals, and other visual arts throughout the community! The City of Sarasota is committed to enriching the community through the private and public acquisition of works of art and has put together an engaging audio tour.
Here’s a guide to the City’s public art collection.
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The Sarasota Farmers Market is open every Saturday, year-round, from 7am to 1pm, rain or shine. They are located in the heart of downtown Sarasota, centered at the intersection of Main Street and Lemon Avenue, extending to First Street on the North End, and Pineapple Avenue on the South End, with Vendors also located on State Street.
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The Bay Runner Runner Trolley |
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Please note, service changes were made on June 1:
Trolley #1 - 7 a.m. - 8 p.m., 7 days/week
Trolley #2 - 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m., Friday & Saturday
The open-air Bay Runner Trolley offers scenic, safe, accessible transit between St. Armands Circle, Lido Key, and downtown Sarasota. Download the Bay Runner app to live more, drive less.
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Hurricane season is officially upon us. The DID would like to share with you some things to consider to protect your home and business.
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Department of Labor, 68 percent of small-business owners do not have a written disaster recovery plan. All businesses should have a disaster plan to communicate with employees, local authorities, customers, and others during and after a disaster.
Follow these guidelines to prepare your place of work:
- Provide employees with information on when, if, and how to report to work following an emergency.
- Set up a telephone call tree, a password-protected page on the company website, an email alert, or a call-in voice recording to communicate with employees.
- Store valuable information in fire/waterproof containers, off-site and away from the storm’s path.
- Evaluate your insurance coverage to ensure it will allow your business to fully recover after a storm. Keep your policy in a location off-site.
- Maintain video or pictures of your office/equipment prior to a disaster.
- Stockpile spare parts and alternative power supplies.
- Locate alternate work sites and moving companies.
- Ensure that there are written procedures in place, lists of customers, vendors, inventory, calendars, and schedules; and that this information and location is shared with other employees who will be needed to get the business back in operation.
- Unplug equipment during major storms.
- Encourage employees to have a workplace survival kit.
- Complete a business disaster recovery plan.
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The DID & City of Sarasota Present |
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The Downtown Improvement District and the City of Sarasota are currently working on a third season for Fresh Fridays. To stay up to date on all announcements, please visit their website or subscribe to the newsletter. We can't wait to see you in October!
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What would YOU like to see the DID do?
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If you have some ideas for new initiatives for the DID or if you would like to comment on existing programs, please reach out to the Business District Manager to let us know!
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