Here is the text of the AVNA e-blast Sept 23, 2024.
To subscribe to the AVNA email list: www.tinyUrl.com/AvnaList
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Alta Vista neighbors,
Join us for our upcoming
Alta Vista General Meeting
Monday, September 30, 7pm
YMCA: 1075 S Euclid Ave , corner Bahia Vista
RSVP at https://www.meetup.com/alta-vistasarasota/events/303302864/?isFirstPublish=true:
We'll get a grasp on using our County online property map.
Cheryl Coley, mapping specialist with our Property Appraiser office, will elucidate the exciting features of this useful tool.
She will show how to access information from the SCPA web map and will demonstrate all the tools and features that the web map offers.
contact:
Cheryl Coley, CCF
GIS/Mapping
Sarasota County Property Appraiser
941-861-8271
[email protected]
https://www.sc-pa.com/map-video-tutorial/
Also;
** Vice Mayor Ahearn-Koch will update us on key issues. **
We'll also discuss
* Proposed apartments at Tuttle & Bahia Vista
* Other construction projects
* Updates on The Players site plans
* "Clean sidewalks" program
* Upcoming elections
* Share other neighborhood news.
Following are all new Announcements.
Respectfully,
Alta Vista leadership team:
Larry Silvermintz, President
J Portman, Vice-President
Cheryl Coley, Recording Secretary
Maureen Doherty, Financial Treasurer
MeetUp site: http://www.meetup.com/Alta-VistaSarasota
Announcements
School Ave. Greenway Extension A greenway is a walk/bike path separated from streets with an emphasis on greenery and can be paved or unpaved.
This proposed extension would connect an existing multi-use recreational trail (MURT) running between Siesta Dr and Webber St.
The extension would continue from Webber St on to Datura St.
Two surveys to take:
General Greenway Survey
Visual Preference Survey
public meeting School Avenue Greenway Extension project.
Thursday, Oct. 10, 5-6:30pm City Hall Annex, 1565 1st St,
See: www.Sarasotafl.gov/School-Ave-Greenway
Great Places: Vote for the Ringling Trail
We’re pleased to share that the Ringling Trail complete street project is in the hunt for another award!
The Ringling Trail is one of three finalists statewide for the 11th annual Great Places in Florida Award presented by the Florida American Planning Association. As a people’s choice award, you can have a say in the outcome by voting online. We hope you’ll support the Ringling Trail, which was honored last year as the Project of the Year by the Florida Chapter of the American Public Works Association.
Vote for the Ringling Trail
The theme for this year’s Great Places in Florida Award is “Great places exemplifying safe mobility for all”. The Ringling Trail features protected bicycle lanes for one mile in downtown between Lime and Pineapple avenues offering a safer travel experience for commuters and recreational bikers. The lanes connect to The Legacy Trail enhancing safe options for cyclists to travel downtown to enjoy a meal or continue along the Bayfront.
Website Survey: Still OpenIf you haven’t taken our website survey yet, there’s still time!
We’ve extended the survey to continue gathering feedback. We'd like to hear from a diverse cross section of the community to help inform decisions for the future website. Before the makeover begins, we'd like to know your thoughts about the current City of Sarasota website www.Sarasotafl.gov
Our goal is to enhance engagement and efficiency when using the website, including making it easier to find information and conduct business online.
What changes would you like to see? We invite you to share your feedback!
Join Downtown Master Plan Ad hoc Committee
Sarasota, FL: Following a unanimous vote by the City Commission to create a Downtown Master Plan Update Ad-Hoc Committee, applications are now being accepted for qualified candidates interested in volunteering their time and expertise to help shape the future of downtown Sarasota. The committee will consist of up to nine individuals appointed by the City Commission.
At least one member will be selected from each of the following categories:
The Downtown Master Plan, adopted in January 2001, is recognized as a successful plan with many of its goals and objectives becoming reality including creating a walkable, vibrant downtown. The purpose of the Ad-Hoc Committee is to provide input through public meetings to a consultant tasked with updating the Downtown Master Plan and submitting formal recommendations to the City Commission for consideration.
Individuals interested in serving on the Downtown Master Plan Update Ad-Hoc Committee must submit an application and resume to the Office of the City Auditor and Clerk by 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17.
Click here to submit an application.
Once appointed by the City Commission, the Ad-Hoc Committee will meet as necessary with a selected consultant to provide input on updates to the Downtown Master Plan. Meetings will be held at City Hall and will be open to public.
For more information, please contact the Office of the City Auditor and Clerk at [email protected].
Storm survival info for residents.
Hurricane Preparedness Resources
https://sarasota.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/emergency-preparedness-and-response/hurricanes.html
Hurricane Family Preparation Guide
https://sarasota.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/emergency-preparedness-and-response/_documents/hurricane_familyprepareguide-eng07.pdf
https://www.scgov.net/home/showdocument?id=64887&t=638508681758513517
The guide is available in different languages, and those versions are available online as well:https://www.scgov.net/government/emergency-services/hurricane-preparedness-6291
Hurricane Preparedness: Register for Alert Sarasota
Stay informed about severe weather events by registering for Alert Sarasota County. Sign up at www.AlertCitySarasota.com
Residential and commercial property owners encouraged to report flooding
Following the heavy rainfall in Sarasota, residential and commercial property owners in the Sarasota city limits who experienced flooding are asked to report it to: [email protected]
Plastic bags no longer accepted for curbside yard waste pickup starting July 1
Plastic bags are no longer an option to contain yard waste for residential curbside pickup within the City of Sarasota. The City’s yard waste contractor, Veransa Group, will no longer process yard waste contained in plastic bags, prompting the policy change.
Got flooding or drainage problems contact Sarasota County
https://www.scgov.net/government/public-works/stormwater-utility
Medical Needs Program
Special storm shelter for those with medical needs, you must register in advance. Sarasota County residents with qualifying medical needs are encouraged to apply for registration as a medically-dependent person.
https://www.scgov.net/government/emergency-services/emergency-management/medical-needs-program
Code Violations - (Residential and Commercial Related Issues)
To report a violation you must first Register / Log In to our Citizen Connect Portal. Once registered you can Check the Status of your report. The portal also allows you may Review Submitted Case Records current or historic by a variety of search criteria without signing in.
REPORT A VIOLATION
CoS Click-2-Fix
Reporting an issue in the City of Sarasota just became easier.
The City has created an app you can download to report problems such as potholes, broken sidewalks, tree limbs down, parking meters, and many more. City departments receiving the submissions include: Public Works, Parks & Rec, Utilities, Risk Management, Parking, and Code Compliance. Users can also add photos and the physical location of the issue to assist staff.
The app forwards your submission to the appropriate departments where, during normal working hours, they will take care of the requests. Users will receive email updates and/or can return to the site to check the status of submitted issues. When the issue is resolved, it will be closed. Not able to use the app on your phone? Use the links below to access the app online.
Report Issue
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Join us for our upcoming
Alta Vista General Meeting
Monday, September 30, 7pm
YMCA: 1075 S Euclid Ave , corner Bahia Vista
RSVP at https://www.meetup.com/alta-vistasarasota/events/303302864/?isFirstPublish=true:
We'll get a grasp on using our County online property map.
Cheryl Coley, mapping specialist with our Property Appraiser office, will elucidate the exciting features of this useful tool.
She will show how to access information from the SCPA web map and will demonstrate all the tools and features that the web map offers.
contact:
Cheryl Coley, CCF
GIS/Mapping
Sarasota County Property Appraiser
941-861-8271
[email protected]
https://www.sc-pa.com/map-video-tutorial/
Also;
** Vice Mayor Ahearn-Koch will update us on key issues. **
We'll also discuss
* Proposed apartments at Tuttle & Bahia Vista
* Other construction projects
* Updates on The Players site plans
* "Clean sidewalks" program
* Upcoming elections
* Share other neighborhood news.
Following are all new Announcements.
Respectfully,
Alta Vista leadership team:
Larry Silvermintz, President
J Portman, Vice-President
Cheryl Coley, Recording Secretary
Maureen Doherty, Financial Treasurer
MeetUp site: http://www.meetup.com/Alta-VistaSarasota
Announcements
School Ave. Greenway Extension A greenway is a walk/bike path separated from streets with an emphasis on greenery and can be paved or unpaved.
This proposed extension would connect an existing multi-use recreational trail (MURT) running between Siesta Dr and Webber St.
The extension would continue from Webber St on to Datura St.
Two surveys to take:
General Greenway Survey
Visual Preference Survey
public meeting School Avenue Greenway Extension project.
Thursday, Oct. 10, 5-6:30pm City Hall Annex, 1565 1st St,
See: www.Sarasotafl.gov/School-Ave-Greenway
Great Places: Vote for the Ringling Trail
We’re pleased to share that the Ringling Trail complete street project is in the hunt for another award!
The Ringling Trail is one of three finalists statewide for the 11th annual Great Places in Florida Award presented by the Florida American Planning Association. As a people’s choice award, you can have a say in the outcome by voting online. We hope you’ll support the Ringling Trail, which was honored last year as the Project of the Year by the Florida Chapter of the American Public Works Association.
Vote for the Ringling Trail
The theme for this year’s Great Places in Florida Award is “Great places exemplifying safe mobility for all”. The Ringling Trail features protected bicycle lanes for one mile in downtown between Lime and Pineapple avenues offering a safer travel experience for commuters and recreational bikers. The lanes connect to The Legacy Trail enhancing safe options for cyclists to travel downtown to enjoy a meal or continue along the Bayfront.
Website Survey: Still OpenIf you haven’t taken our website survey yet, there’s still time!
We’ve extended the survey to continue gathering feedback. We'd like to hear from a diverse cross section of the community to help inform decisions for the future website. Before the makeover begins, we'd like to know your thoughts about the current City of Sarasota website www.Sarasotafl.gov
Our goal is to enhance engagement and efficiency when using the website, including making it easier to find information and conduct business online.
What changes would you like to see? We invite you to share your feedback!
Join Downtown Master Plan Ad hoc Committee
Sarasota, FL: Following a unanimous vote by the City Commission to create a Downtown Master Plan Update Ad-Hoc Committee, applications are now being accepted for qualified candidates interested in volunteering their time and expertise to help shape the future of downtown Sarasota. The committee will consist of up to nine individuals appointed by the City Commission.
At least one member will be selected from each of the following categories:
- Downtown resident
- Downtown merchant
- Owner of downtown commercial property
- Representative of social services
- Representative of services and activities for young persons who is under 40 years old
- Person who works downtown
- Frequent visitor and patron of downtown businesses who lives in the city
- Urban design/planning
- Sustainability, resiliency, environmental planning
- Architecture, landscape architecture
- Economic development, tourism
- Historic preservation, adaptive re-use
- Downtown culture, downtown arts
The Downtown Master Plan, adopted in January 2001, is recognized as a successful plan with many of its goals and objectives becoming reality including creating a walkable, vibrant downtown. The purpose of the Ad-Hoc Committee is to provide input through public meetings to a consultant tasked with updating the Downtown Master Plan and submitting formal recommendations to the City Commission for consideration.
Individuals interested in serving on the Downtown Master Plan Update Ad-Hoc Committee must submit an application and resume to the Office of the City Auditor and Clerk by 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17.
Click here to submit an application.
Once appointed by the City Commission, the Ad-Hoc Committee will meet as necessary with a selected consultant to provide input on updates to the Downtown Master Plan. Meetings will be held at City Hall and will be open to public.
For more information, please contact the Office of the City Auditor and Clerk at [email protected].
Storm survival info for residents.
Hurricane Preparedness Resources
https://sarasota.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/emergency-preparedness-and-response/hurricanes.html
Hurricane Family Preparation Guide
https://sarasota.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/emergency-preparedness-and-response/_documents/hurricane_familyprepareguide-eng07.pdf
https://www.scgov.net/home/showdocument?id=64887&t=638508681758513517
The guide is available in different languages, and those versions are available online as well:https://www.scgov.net/government/emergency-services/hurricane-preparedness-6291
Hurricane Preparedness: Register for Alert Sarasota
Stay informed about severe weather events by registering for Alert Sarasota County. Sign up at www.AlertCitySarasota.com
Residential and commercial property owners encouraged to report flooding
Following the heavy rainfall in Sarasota, residential and commercial property owners in the Sarasota city limits who experienced flooding are asked to report it to: [email protected]
Plastic bags no longer accepted for curbside yard waste pickup starting July 1
Plastic bags are no longer an option to contain yard waste for residential curbside pickup within the City of Sarasota. The City’s yard waste contractor, Veransa Group, will no longer process yard waste contained in plastic bags, prompting the policy change.
Got flooding or drainage problems contact Sarasota County
https://www.scgov.net/government/public-works/stormwater-utility
Medical Needs Program
Special storm shelter for those with medical needs, you must register in advance. Sarasota County residents with qualifying medical needs are encouraged to apply for registration as a medically-dependent person.
https://www.scgov.net/government/emergency-services/emergency-management/medical-needs-program
Code Violations - (Residential and Commercial Related Issues)
To report a violation you must first Register / Log In to our Citizen Connect Portal. Once registered you can Check the Status of your report. The portal also allows you may Review Submitted Case Records current or historic by a variety of search criteria without signing in.
REPORT A VIOLATION
CoS Click-2-Fix
Reporting an issue in the City of Sarasota just became easier.
The City has created an app you can download to report problems such as potholes, broken sidewalks, tree limbs down, parking meters, and many more. City departments receiving the submissions include: Public Works, Parks & Rec, Utilities, Risk Management, Parking, and Code Compliance. Users can also add photos and the physical location of the issue to assist staff.
The app forwards your submission to the appropriate departments where, during normal working hours, they will take care of the requests. Users will receive email updates and/or can return to the site to check the status of submitted issues. When the issue is resolved, it will be closed. Not able to use the app on your phone? Use the links below to access the app online.
Report Issue
###
Below is the text of the AVNA e-blast Sept 7, 2024.
To subscribe to the AVNA email list: www.tinyUrl.com/AvnaList
To subscribe to the AVNA email list: www.tinyUrl.com/AvnaList
Alta Vista neighbors,
Join us for our upcoming
Alta Vista General Meeting
Monday, September 30, 7pm
YMCA: 1075 S Euclid Ave , corner Bahia Vista
RSVP at https://www.meetup.com/alta-vistasarasota/events/303302864/?isFirstPublish=true:
We'll get a grasp on using our County online property map.
Cheryl Coley, mapping specialist with our Property Appraiser office, will elucidate the exciting features of this useful tool.
She will show how to access information from the SCPA web map and will demonstrate all the tools and features that the web map offers.
contact:
Cheryl Coley, CCF
GIS/Mapping
Sarasota County Property Appraiser
941-861-8271
[email protected]
https://www.sc-pa.com/map-video-tutorial/
We'll also discuss
* Proposed apartments at Tuttle & Bahia Vista
* Other construction projects
* Updates on The Players site plans
* "Clean sidewalks" program
* Upcoming elections
* Share other neighborhood news.
see below for Announcements.
Respectfully,
Alta Vista leadership team:
Larry Silvermintz, President
J Portman, Vice-President
Cheryl Coley, Recording Secretary
Maureen Doherty, Financial Treasurer
MeetUp site: http://www.meetup.com/Alta-VistaSarasota
Announcements
Transit
Sarasota Mobility Alliance
The Sarasota Mobility Alliance is a great way for people to connect and learn more about transportation options, ideas, or even how to make their ideas a reality.
Here is a link to their website and facebook.
FAQs
Upcoming Mobility Events https://www.sarasotamobilityalliance.org
MPO Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
MPO Citizens Advisory Committee*
*asterisk indicates a particularly worthwhile event
View Event
Thanks to Alyssa Thomas, our new neighbor, for sharing this.
New lights light-up our neighborhood sign
As you travel north along Shade Ave, you will notice our Alta Vista sign upon stantions at Hatton St
This neighborhood entrance is now illuminated by solar-powered lighting, to welcome you.
Many thanks to Lisa M for prompting the City to make this happen for us.
Election: voter links:
Process to Register and Vote.
State Legislature Candidate Forum
Hosted by ManaSota League of Cities,
Manatee and Sarasota Counties.
Date: Friday, September 13, 2024, 1:00 Pm - 4:00 Pm
DoubleTree by Hilton, 8009 15th St E, (Formerly Holiday Inn Sarasota-Airport)
________________________
City Commissioner Candidate forum
Hosted by our Coalition of City Neighborhood Associations (CCNA)
Saturday, September 21, 2024, , (AM
Bayfront Community Center = Municipal Auditorium
, 801 N Tamiami Trail
This forum is open to the public and will be live streamed.
For details: https://sarasotaccna.org/ccna-commissioners-candidate-forum-september-21st
Vacation rental owners encouraged to register properties by Oct. 31
The City of Sarasota is encouraging all owners of vacation rentals within the Sarasota city limits to register their vacation rental properties by Oct. 31 to avoid late fees.
The deadline for vacation rental registration is Dec. 31. As of Jan. 1, 2025, operating a vacation rental without a certificate when one is required will constitute a violation of City Code.
The registration requirement applies to single, two, three, and four-family dwelling units operating as vacation rentals within Residential Single and Multi-Family Zoning Districts. Owner occupied vacation rentals, condominiums, cooperatives, or properties rented for 30 days or more are exempt from registration.
The City Commission adopted Ordinance 24-5506 on Feb. 5, 2024, expanding the existing vacation rental registration requirement from the barrier islands to the mainland. Approximately 140 properties are registered on the barrier islands, with 650 additional properties expected to register on the mainland.
Applications can be submitted online via the online portal or in-person at 1575 2nd Street, Third Floor. If you are unsure if a vacation rental certificate of registration is required, please email [email protected] or call 941-263-6623.
Vacation rental owners are encouraged to review the information on the City of Sarasota’s vacation rental webpage and to contact City staff for guidance throughout the application process.
Downtown Chalk Festival!
November 8-10, 2024
Avenue of Art Exhibition
Burns Square
S. Pineapple & S. Orange Avenues
Sarasota, Fl 34236
Open 24/7 Self Guided Outdoor Walking Tour of over 200 Painted Sidewalks
Sarasota Chalk Festival Studio
1110-1118 Snead Avenue
https://chalkfestival.org/
Contact: [email protected]
Please volunteer, join our hands-on workshops,
DISCOUNT
we are offering a temporary 25% discount to our city neighborhoods on select online tickets, use code LOCAL24, http://chalk.LOVE for link to secure ticketing platform.
Join us for our upcoming
Alta Vista General Meeting
Monday, September 30, 7pm
YMCA: 1075 S Euclid Ave , corner Bahia Vista
RSVP at https://www.meetup.com/alta-vistasarasota/events/303302864/?isFirstPublish=true:
We'll get a grasp on using our County online property map.
Cheryl Coley, mapping specialist with our Property Appraiser office, will elucidate the exciting features of this useful tool.
She will show how to access information from the SCPA web map and will demonstrate all the tools and features that the web map offers.
contact:
Cheryl Coley, CCF
GIS/Mapping
Sarasota County Property Appraiser
941-861-8271
[email protected]
https://www.sc-pa.com/map-video-tutorial/
We'll also discuss
* Proposed apartments at Tuttle & Bahia Vista
* Other construction projects
* Updates on The Players site plans
* "Clean sidewalks" program
* Upcoming elections
* Share other neighborhood news.
see below for Announcements.
Respectfully,
Alta Vista leadership team:
Larry Silvermintz, President
J Portman, Vice-President
Cheryl Coley, Recording Secretary
Maureen Doherty, Financial Treasurer
MeetUp site: http://www.meetup.com/Alta-VistaSarasota
Announcements
Transit
Sarasota Mobility Alliance
The Sarasota Mobility Alliance is a great way for people to connect and learn more about transportation options, ideas, or even how to make their ideas a reality.
Here is a link to their website and facebook.
FAQs
Upcoming Mobility Events https://www.sarasotamobilityalliance.org
MPO Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
- Monday, September 9, 2024
- 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
- Sarasota/Manatee MPO Headquarters (map)
MPO Citizens Advisory Committee*
- Monday, September 9, 2024
- 5:00 PM 6:00 PM
- Sarasota/Manatee MPO Headquarters (map)
*asterisk indicates a particularly worthwhile event
View Event
Thanks to Alyssa Thomas, our new neighbor, for sharing this.
New lights light-up our neighborhood sign
As you travel north along Shade Ave, you will notice our Alta Vista sign upon stantions at Hatton St
This neighborhood entrance is now illuminated by solar-powered lighting, to welcome you.
Many thanks to Lisa M for prompting the City to make this happen for us.
Election: voter links:
Process to Register and Vote.
- Check Your Voter Status
- Register to Vote or Update Your Information
- Request a Mail-In Ballot
- Double Check Your Mail-In Voter Status
- Track the Status of Your Mail-In Ballot
- Sign up for Vote by Mail Notifications
- Early Polling Places for August Primary
- Find or Double Check Your Precinct Location
State Legislature Candidate Forum
Hosted by ManaSota League of Cities,
Manatee and Sarasota Counties.
Date: Friday, September 13, 2024, 1:00 Pm - 4:00 Pm
DoubleTree by Hilton, 8009 15th St E, (Formerly Holiday Inn Sarasota-Airport)
________________________
City Commissioner Candidate forum
Hosted by our Coalition of City Neighborhood Associations (CCNA)
Saturday, September 21, 2024, , (AM
Bayfront Community Center = Municipal Auditorium
, 801 N Tamiami Trail
This forum is open to the public and will be live streamed.
For details: https://sarasotaccna.org/ccna-commissioners-candidate-forum-september-21st
Vacation rental owners encouraged to register properties by Oct. 31
The City of Sarasota is encouraging all owners of vacation rentals within the Sarasota city limits to register their vacation rental properties by Oct. 31 to avoid late fees.
The deadline for vacation rental registration is Dec. 31. As of Jan. 1, 2025, operating a vacation rental without a certificate when one is required will constitute a violation of City Code.
The registration requirement applies to single, two, three, and four-family dwelling units operating as vacation rentals within Residential Single and Multi-Family Zoning Districts. Owner occupied vacation rentals, condominiums, cooperatives, or properties rented for 30 days or more are exempt from registration.
The City Commission adopted Ordinance 24-5506 on Feb. 5, 2024, expanding the existing vacation rental registration requirement from the barrier islands to the mainland. Approximately 140 properties are registered on the barrier islands, with 650 additional properties expected to register on the mainland.
Applications can be submitted online via the online portal or in-person at 1575 2nd Street, Third Floor. If you are unsure if a vacation rental certificate of registration is required, please email [email protected] or call 941-263-6623.
Vacation rental owners are encouraged to review the information on the City of Sarasota’s vacation rental webpage and to contact City staff for guidance throughout the application process.
Downtown Chalk Festival!
November 8-10, 2024
Avenue of Art Exhibition
Burns Square
S. Pineapple & S. Orange Avenues
Sarasota, Fl 34236
Open 24/7 Self Guided Outdoor Walking Tour of over 200 Painted Sidewalks
Sarasota Chalk Festival Studio
1110-1118 Snead Avenue
https://chalkfestival.org/
Contact: [email protected]
Please volunteer, join our hands-on workshops,
DISCOUNT
we are offering a temporary 25% discount to our city neighborhoods on select online tickets, use code LOCAL24, http://chalk.LOVE for link to secure ticketing platform.
