Media Invited to the 20th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop and Awards Ceremony

Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC

SARASOTA COUNTY – Members of the media are invited to attend the 20th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop and post-workshop awards ceremony, hosted by Sarasota County UF/IFAS Extension and Sustainability, on Thursday, Nov. 06.

This year’s workshop theme is “Then, Now, Next: 20 Years of Sustainability,” which honors the event’s 20-year milestone. The workshop will bring together residents, business leaders, subject matter experts, institutions, government agencies and others to discuss approaches and goals for building communities that are economically, environmentally and socially healthy and resilient.

Following the workshop, the organizing committee will honor individuals who have advanced sustainability in our local region by naming them as “Sustainability Champions.”

EVENT INFORMATION

WHAT: 20th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop and awards ceremony
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 06. Workshop, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; awards/social, 4-6 p.m.
WHERE: Harvest House, 3650 17th St., Sarasota. Also available online (for connection details: SustainableSarasota@scgov.net or 941-259-7198)
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES: Sarasota County staff are available before, during and after the workshop for interviews, with speaker interviews at the event. Workshop topics include: resilience architecture, climate communication, green business, local projects, and more.
AGENDA: View the full agenda, along with a speaker lineup, at tiny.cc/ufsaraext_scwresources.

Learn more: visit scgov.net/sustainablecommunities, email SustainableSarasota@scgov.net, or call

941-259-7198.

If you require special accommodations to attend one of our events, please contact us in advance at 941-

259-7198 or SustainableSarasota@scgov.net.