Home | Directory | Events | Advertise | Store | Photos | News | Join | Members Only | Contact |
Issues & Advocacy

County

The Governmental Issues Council tracks the City Commission agendas/meetings to keep pace with any ordinances and/or resolutions. Regular meetings of the Sarasota County Commission are typically scheduled and start at 9 a.m. on the second and third Tuesday and Wednesday of each month. They are held at the Sarasota County Administration Center, 1660 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, with one meeting held at the Robert L. Anderson Administration Center, 4000 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice. Meetings are cablecast live on TV19 and Webcast live on scgov.net. For additional information, call 941-861-5000.

Sarasota County Officials:

Commissioner Paul Mercier - District 1
1660 Ringling Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: (941) 861-5344
Email: pmercier@scgov.net
Commissioner Joe Barbetta - District 2
1660 Ringling Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: (941) 861-5344
Email: jbarbett@scgov.net
Commissioner Shannon Staub - District 3 (Chair)
1660 Ringling Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: (941) 861-5344
Email: sstaub@scgov.net
Commissioner Nora Patterson - District 4
1660 Ringling Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: (941) 861-5344
Email: npatters@scgov.net
Commissioner Jon Thaxton - District 5
1660 Ringling Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: (941) 861-5344
Email: jthaxton@scgov.net

The Governmental Issues Council also tracks some of the Sarasota County advisory board vacancies. These are opportunities for greater civic participation.

The Sarasota County Commission has 104 advisory boards and councils focusing on particular issues. Advisory board members are appointed by the Sarasota County Commission.

See a list of advisory boards.


Questions or Comments

If you have any questions regarding the completion and submission of the application below or the duties and scope of responsibilities, please contact the specific staff person listed with each board.

Board vacancies are included in the County Weekly Calendar, posted on www.scgov.net.

Download a copy of the application

Please mail or deliver both pages of the completed application to:

Teresa Mast
Applications - Advisory Boards/Councils
Sarasota County Administration Center
1660 Ringling Blvd.
Sarasota FL 34236
©2008 The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce. All rights reserved. 1945 Fruitville Rd. : Sarasota, FL 34236 : (941) 955-8187 : (941) 366-5621 fax