AVNA: Alta Vista Neighborhood Association, Inc.
Contact: [email protected] or 941-894-8877
AVNA Facebook page
NOTE: this website is NOT part of AVNA!
AVNA regularly sends emails to keep residents informed of issues, meetings and events of neighborhood interest, including notice of next meeting. Subscribe to the AVNA email list by sending email to [email protected]
AVNA generally holds meetings (but not every month) on 4th Mondays at 7pm at the YMCA at Euclid @ Bahia Vista
AVNA generally holds meetings (but not every month) on 4th Mondays at 7pm at the YMCA at Euclid @ Bahia Vista
AVNA posts notices at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qAmGvxfatyho5mxyp0l7hGR00LVPsBvz
Also, to read latest AVNA email newsletter, scroll down below.
Also, to read latest AVNA email newsletter, scroll down below.
Editor's Comment: Note that AVNA was set up to represent the neighborhood. Without more people becoming involved, neighborhood associations sometimes struggle to represent the diversity of opinions and needs of all their residents.
NEXT AVNA MEETING _______________, 7pm, @YMCA. See AVNA Facebook page
AVNA Board Elections coming up! It's time to throw your hat in the ring!
AVNA is the local neighborhood organization that is supposed to represent resident concerns to the City et.al. Are you interested in participating by being on the Board? Each January AVNA takes nominations, to be presented in February, voted on in March.
Per AVNA Bylaws, Article 4: Elections: A nominating committee shall be formed each January and a slate of officers presented each February meeting with nominations accepted from the floor: Elections shall be held at each March meeting.
AVNA is the local neighborhood organization that is supposed to represent resident concerns to the City et.al. Are you interested in participating by being on the Board? Each January AVNA takes nominations, to be presented in February, voted on in March.
Per AVNA Bylaws, Article 4: Elections: A nominating committee shall be formed each January and a slate of officers presented each February meeting with nominations accepted from the floor: Elections shall be held at each March meeting.
Text only of (Oct 2025) AVNA email newsletter:
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Alta Vista neighbors,
Join us for our AVNA meeting Monday, 27th October 7 PM YMCA: 1075 S Euclid Ave, corner Bahia Vista
Featured speaker: Principal Fayth Jenkins Innovation Academy SRQ
Topics: Academic program including successes, achievements and challenges; neighbor relations; opportunities to participate in
volunteer or tutoring programs. School families are especially welcome!
Minutes from our September meeting: <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ap8VT7rlaXTJ76CvNAhj5fyegJGZAMNA/view?usp=drive_link> Click here
Respectfully,
Alta Vista leadership team:
Larry Silvermintz, President
J Portman, Vice-President
Cheryl Coley, Recording Secretary
Maureen Doherty, Financial Treasurer
AVNA Facebook page. <https://www.facebook.com/groups/1138505250963885> https://www.facebook.com/groups/1138505250963885 or
<https://www.tinyurl.com/AvnaFacebook> tinyUrl.com/AvnaFacebook
AVNA documents archive: <https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qAmGvxfatyho5mxyp0l7hGR00LVPsBvz?usp=drive_link> AvnaArchive
Announcements:
East Ave Resurfacing -
The City will be resurfacing East Avenue from Payne Park to Wood Street beginning at the end of this month.
* Roadway resurfacing for a smoother, safer driving experience
* Repurposing on-street parking on the west side of East Avenue to create an 8-foot-wide, protected shared-use path for
people walking and biking
* Delineated parking spaces on the east side of the street to maintain access for residents and visitors
* High-emphasis crosswalks to increase visibility and safety for pedestrians
* New crosswalks at the Wood Street intersection for safer crossings
* ADA-compliant tactile warning mats and curb ramps to enhance accessibility for all, including those with disabilities
contact: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
$25,000 Sculpture Commission Opportunity at Payne Park Tennis Center courtyard
New or existing works are welcome for consideration.
Themes: motion, rhythm, and sport
Applications are due October 5, 2025
visit www.SarasotaFL.gov/PPTC-Call-For-Artists <http://www.SarasotaFL.gov/PPTC-Call-For-Artists>
Pedestrian Safety and what we can do to improve it
Alta Vista neighbor and City Public Works Engineer <https://www.sarasotafl.gov/Departments/Staff-Directory/Thomas-Alyssa> , Alyssa
Thomas, Public Works has kindly provided these links:
Rankings of pedestrian fatalities by metropolitan area: (we are #17)
https://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/signature-reports/dangerous-by-design/rankings/#ranking-the-most-dangerous-metro-areas
Sarasota traffic accidents by neighborhood https://www.mympo.org/destination-zero/safety-data
Our City's plans for improving traffic safety: https://www.sarasotafl.gov/Department-Pages/Public-Works/Transportation-Planning
[Note: to see images, links and attachments, be sure to subscribe to the AVNA email list!]
Alta Vista neighbors,
Join us for our AVNA meeting Monday, 27th October 7 PM YMCA: 1075 S Euclid Ave, corner Bahia Vista
Featured speaker: Principal Fayth Jenkins Innovation Academy SRQ
Topics: Academic program including successes, achievements and challenges; neighbor relations; opportunities to participate in
volunteer or tutoring programs. School families are especially welcome!
Minutes from our September meeting: <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ap8VT7rlaXTJ76CvNAhj5fyegJGZAMNA/view?usp=drive_link> Click here
Respectfully,
Alta Vista leadership team:
Larry Silvermintz, President
J Portman, Vice-President
Cheryl Coley, Recording Secretary
Maureen Doherty, Financial Treasurer
AVNA Facebook page. <https://www.facebook.com/groups/1138505250963885> https://www.facebook.com/groups/1138505250963885 or
<https://www.tinyurl.com/AvnaFacebook> tinyUrl.com/AvnaFacebook
AVNA documents archive: <https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qAmGvxfatyho5mxyp0l7hGR00LVPsBvz?usp=drive_link> AvnaArchive
Announcements:
East Ave Resurfacing -
The City will be resurfacing East Avenue from Payne Park to Wood Street beginning at the end of this month.
* Roadway resurfacing for a smoother, safer driving experience
* Repurposing on-street parking on the west side of East Avenue to create an 8-foot-wide, protected shared-use path for
people walking and biking
* Delineated parking spaces on the east side of the street to maintain access for residents and visitors
* High-emphasis crosswalks to increase visibility and safety for pedestrians
* New crosswalks at the Wood Street intersection for safer crossings
* ADA-compliant tactile warning mats and curb ramps to enhance accessibility for all, including those with disabilities
contact: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
$25,000 Sculpture Commission Opportunity at Payne Park Tennis Center courtyard
New or existing works are welcome for consideration.
Themes: motion, rhythm, and sport
Applications are due October 5, 2025
visit www.SarasotaFL.gov/PPTC-Call-For-Artists <http://www.SarasotaFL.gov/PPTC-Call-For-Artists>
Pedestrian Safety and what we can do to improve it
Alta Vista neighbor and City Public Works Engineer <https://www.sarasotafl.gov/Departments/Staff-Directory/Thomas-Alyssa> , Alyssa
Thomas, Public Works has kindly provided these links:
Rankings of pedestrian fatalities by metropolitan area: (we are #17)
https://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/signature-reports/dangerous-by-design/rankings/#ranking-the-most-dangerous-metro-areas
Sarasota traffic accidents by neighborhood https://www.mympo.org/destination-zero/safety-data
Our City's plans for improving traffic safety: https://www.sarasotafl.gov/Department-Pages/Public-Works/Transportation-Planning
