June 14 Luncheon – Sarasota County 2050 Plan: What It Is, How It’s Threatened

Democratic Club of Sarasota

June 14 Luncheon – Sarasota County 2050 Plan: What It Is, How It’s Threatened

Sharon Guy, VP of Control Growth Now

Sharon GuyThe Sarasota County 2050 Plan’s purpose is to prevent urban sprawl by limiting rural development to compact and mixed use, walkable communities that pay for their own infrastructure.

Recently, the public interest protections of Sarasota 2050 have been increasingly under assault by developers. Learn more about Sarasota 2050 and why it’s important to protect it.

Presenter Sharon Guy is a Sarasota attorney who specializes in wills, trusts, probate, and business law. She is Vice President of Control Growth Now and has served on its board of directors since 2011.

Control Growth Now was formed in 1989 with the mission of controlling growth and development in Sarasota County in a way that protects residents, taxpayers and the environment. Originally named GEO and changed in 2003 to Control Growth Now, this grassroots citizens group has had a major impact on the growth and environmental policies of Sarasota County and its cities.

Reservations

Reservations are required – deadline is Wednesday, June 11th.. Please read instructions below carefully.

To make a reservation, e-mail reserve@sarasotadems.com and
indicate:

  1. your name and the name of your guests
  2. your menu choices

You can also leave that information on our voice mail at 941-379-9233.

Menu choices for this month are:

  • Florida Citrus Chicken with Rosemary Roasted Potatoes & Chef’s Vegetables — OR —
  • Mediterranean Salmon Salad with Feta Cheese, Tomatoes, Olives, & Lemon Oregano Vinaigrette
  • Vegetarian Pasta Primavera

Dessert – Key Lime Pie

Location

Location is Laurel Oak Country Club, 2700 Gary Player Blvd, Sarasota, FL.

Time

Social Hour starts at 11. The program starts promptly at noon.

Cost / Payment

Cost for Members is $24 each.
Cost for non-members or walk-in’s is $26 each.

You may pay by cash, credit card, or with a check made payable to the DCS. Please fill out your checks ahead of time.