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The Downtown Sarasota Alliance Advocacy

The Alliance is here to help bridge the gap between our Residents, Business and Governments. By joining the Downtown Sarasota Alliance, you are choosing to be involved and help keep our community vibrant. 

The Downtown Sarasota Alliance
Board of Directors

 Executive Committee

Executive Director 
Ken Jokisch

Interim President & Chairman


Secretary
Alexis LaRocca

LaRocca Media

Board of Directors

Victor Scully - Downtown Resident
Jamie Miller, New College of Florida
Douglas Grosso, Broker Associate
Kevin Hughes, Synovus Bank
Marc Epstein, Tamiami Tap
Brett DeHart, Pastor at First United Methodist Church
Lamar Miller, F45 Training Sarasota

Committee Chairs

Marketing - Alexis LaRocca
Resident - Kevin Hughes

Community - Brett DeHart

Event: Open

Membership - Open

Finance- Open

News and Governance 

Upcoming events

    • 11/11/2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • J.D. Hamel Park (Main Street and Orange Avenue)

    Join us to honor our veterans in this years Downtown Sarasota Veterans Day Parade

    In partnership with the Sarasota Patriotic Observance Committee, the City of Sarasota will hold the annual Veterans Day parade starting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. The parade route begins at Main Street and Orange Avenue and ends at J.D. Hamel Park. A Ceremony to honor all who have served in the United States military will begin at approximately 11 a.m. at the park.

    When: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Location: Main Street and Orange Avenue to J.D. Hamel Park

    • 11/30/2025
    • 12:01 AM - 11:59 PM
    • Online
    Register


    Lock in Year-Round Visibility: Advertise in the 2026 Downtown Sarasota City Guide

    Reach thousands of residents, visitors, and key stakeholders with the essential guide to Downtown business, culture, and life.

    The Downtown Sarasota City Guide is the official annual publication distributed at hotels, visitor centers, and businesses throughout the region. This is your premier opportunity to place your business directly into the hands of a highly engaged audience for the entire year.

    View Ad Rates and Reserve Your Space:

    DSA 25-26 AD Packet (1).pdf

    A Full Year of Targeted Marketing

    Your advertisement is a 12-month investment that works for you every day. Unlike online ads, the City Guide has a tangible presence and is designed to be kept and referenced repeatedly.

    • Massive Reach: Over 35,000+ copies distributed annually to SRQ Airport, VisitSarasota, hotels, City Hall, local businesses, condos, and more.

    • Longevity: Stays on coffee tables, in hotel rooms, and at corporate offices for the entire 2026 calendar year.

    • Targeted Audience: Reaches consumers and B2B leaders actively seeking Downtown services, dining, and retail.

    • Support: Funds generated directly support the Downtown Sarasota Alliance's economic development and beautification initiatives.

    Special Offer: Join the DSA at No Cost!

    Non-members purchasing any advertisement in the 2026 City Guide will receive a complimentary one-year Business Membership to the Downtown Sarasota Alliance! This grants you immediate membership benefits and the discounted member pricing on your ad.

    Artwork Submission Guidelines

    • Format: All files must be submitted as high-resolution (300 dpi) PDF or JPG files.

    • Color: CMYK color mode is required for print advertising.

    • Bleed: Please add a 0.125-inch bleed to all Full Page ads. No bleed necessary for half or quarter-page ads.

    • Naming: Please name your file clearly: [Your Business Name]_CityGuide_Full.pdf

    • Email: Submit all artwork to: DSA@DSASARASOTA.COM

    Questions Regarding Membership or Artwork? Please contact Ken Jokisch, Executive Director Downtown Sarasota Alliance Email: DSA@DSASARASOTA.COM.

    • 12/13/2025
    • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Bayfront Park - 5 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236
    Register

    Join Our Monthly Keep Sarasota Beautiful Clean-up!

    We’re excited to share that the Downtown Sarasota Alliance has officially adopted a Ringling Blvd. here in beautiful downtown Sarasota!

    As part of our commitment to keeping downtown Sarasota a vibrant place for people to live, work, and visit, we’ll be organizing a monthly cleanup day, dedicating one hour at a time to keeping our community clean and beautiful.

    Our cleanup will take place on the Second Saturday of each month, from 8:00–10:00 AM, in honor of Keep Sarasota County Beautiful. We’d love for our members and supporters to join us in this effort, your helping hands make a big difference!

    Come out, roll up your sleeves, and help us make Sarasota shine. Together, we can show pride in our city and keep our community spaces looking their best.

    Interested in volunteering, please RSVP! 

    Thank you!


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