CITY SEEKS
CITIZENS’ ACADEMY PARTICIPANTS

Sarasota, FL: Registration is now open for the City of Sarasota’s sixth Citizens’ Academy to be held Thurs., October 16 – Thurs., November 13. Residents and business owners interested in learning the ins and outs of their municipal government should sign up for this unique look at how City Hall operates.

The Citizens’ Academy is a fun, interactive experience designed to educate Sarasota residents about the inner workings of City Hall. The sessions are informative, interactive and engaging, with City officials providing behind-the-scenes tours. The Sports and Recreation Department will provide tours of Bobby Jones Golf Course and Ed Smith Stadium, with City

employees explaining what it takes to host major events such as the AAU Baseball Tournament, spring training baseball, and the Men’s Annual City Golf Championship. Participants in the Citizens’ Academy will experience walking on center stage at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, and learning how the Van Wezel staff books events and juggles entertainment schedules. Sarasota police officers will also provide hands-on demonstrations of what they do daily to protect the community.

There is no charge for the seven week course; however participants are asked to commit to attend the six Thursday night sessions and one Saturday afternoon session. The Citizens’ Academy is scheduled to begin Thurs., October 16th and conclude Thurs., November 13th. The Academy will culminate with a graduation ceremony during the City Commission meeting Mon., December 1, 2008.

For more information, go to npo.sarasotagov.com or contact Nancy Kelly with Neighborhood and Development Services: 954-2612.

 

For more information, please contact:
Jan Thornburg, Public Information Officer (941) 954-2613
jan.thornburg@sarasotagov.com