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Issues & Advocacy

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The Governmental Issues Council tracks the City Commission agendas/meetings to keep pace with any ordinances and/or resolutions. Regular meetings of the Sarasota County Commission are typically scheduled and start at 9 a.m. on the second and third Tuesday and Wednesday of each month. They are held at the Sarasota County Administration Center, 1660 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, with one meeting held at the Robert L. Anderson Administration Center, 4000 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice. Meetings are cablecast live on TV19 and Webcast live on scgov.net. For additional information, call 941-861-5000.

Sarasota County Officials: 

1660 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34236

Commissioner Carolyn Mason - District 1
Phone: (941) 861-5344
Email: cmason@scgov.net
Commissioner Joe Barbetta - District 2
Phone: (941) 861-5344
Email: jbarbett@scgov.net
Commissioner Shannon Staub - District 3
Phone: (941) 861-5344
Email: sstaub@scgov.net
Commissioner Nora Patterson - District 4
Phone: (941) 861-5344
Email: npatters@scgov.net
Commissioner Jon Thaxton - District 5 (CHAIR)
Phone: (941) 861-5344
Email: jthaxton@scgov.net

 The Governmental Issues Council also tracks some of the Sarasota County advisory board vacancies. These are opportunities for greater civic participation. 

Vacancy List - As of June 29, 2009

Board Application and Application Closing Date (** upcoming deadline)

Building Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals - Open until filled
Citizen Tax Oversight Committee - Open until filled
**Environmentally Sensitive Lands Oversight Committee- DEADLINE July 6
Health Planning Council of Southwest Florida - Open until filled
Keep Sarasota County Beautiful Advisory Board (KSCBAB) - Open until filled
Osprey Revitalization Committee - Open until filled
**Parks Advisory and Recreation Council (P.A.R.C) - DEADLINE July 8
Seniors Advisory Council - Open until filled
Tourist Development Council (TDC) - Open Until filled

Complete Details


Questions or Comments

If you have any questions regarding the completion and submission of the application below or the duties and scope of responsibilities, please contact the specific staff person listed with each board.

Board vacancies are included in the County Weekly Calendar, posted on www.scgov.net.

Download a copy of the application

Please mail or deliver both pages of the completed application to:

Teresa Mast
Applications - Advisory Boards/Councils
Sarasota County Administration Center
1660 Ringling Blvd.
Sarasota FL 34236
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