The City of Sarasota Office of Economic Development (OED) is conducting an Economic Development Market Analysis & Visioning for the City.  The findings will be the basis for an economic development strategic plan which will incorporate the goals and activities that will build upon Sarasota’s opportunities, while supporting area needs through resource allocation. 

Join us for an opportunity to share your ideas on the Economic Development future of our city and our vision to continue to be a world-class community. Help us craft the narrative of our vibrant and renowned city, where opportunity, culture, and beautiful public spaces create the welcoming environment where people are eager to invest, live, work, and play. 

Click here for all details about the 2024 Sarasota Economic Development Market Analysis & Visioning project.

Virtual Public Input Meeting

• Thursday, September 5, 2024
• 3 PM - 4:30 PM
• Zoom Registration: Virtual Public Input Meeting

 In-Person Public Input Meeting

• Thursday, September 5, 2024
• 5:30 PM – 7 PM
• Sarasota Municipal Auditorium
• 801 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
• RSVP: Sarasota In-Person Public Meeting

We want to hear from you! Click here to take our online survey.

Contact the Office of Economic Development, economicdevelopment@sarasotafl.gov  or (941) 263-6000.

RSVP to a Business Area Workshop that best matches your business location. However, please feel free to RSVP to any other meeting if it is more convenient for you.

South Business Community Workshop

• Wednesday, September 4, 2024
• 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
• Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex, 2650 Waldemere St., Sarasota, FL 34239
• RSVP: Sarasota South Business Community Workshop

North Business Community Workshop

• Wednesday, September 4, 2024
• 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
• Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, 1845 John Rivers Street, Sarasota, FL 34234                
• RSVP: Sarasota North Business Community Workshop

Central Business Community Workshop

• Thursday, September 5, 2024
• 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
• Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N Tamiami Trl., Sarasota, FL 34236
• RSVP:  Sarasota Central Business Community Workshop 

East Business Community Workshop

• Friday, September 6, 2024
• 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 
• VFW Hall, 124 S. Tuttle Ave Sarasota, FL 34237
• RSVP: Sarasota East Business Community Workshop