‘NEW BEGINNING FOR NEWTOWN’
UPDATE SCHEDULED

Sarasota, FL: You are invited to attend a community meeting to discuss the status of the ‘New Beginning for Newtown’ initiative and infuse renewed energy into the program. The meeting, “Continuing to Celebrate Change”, will be held Mon., October 27, 2008 6pm – 8pm at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, 1845 34th Street. Refreshments will be served.

“The purpose of this meeting is to share with the citizens of North Sarasota what has happened since the initial “New Beginning” community-wide meetings held last February and to harness greater participation,” said Shavon Reed, with the Newtown Redevelopment Office. Five action committees, comprised of community residents and business owners, were created in February: Community Health, Economic Development, Law Enforcement, Neighborhoods, and Youth Services. Representatives from each committee will discuss their current projects and long term goals, then host a question and answer session.

There also will be interactive breakout groups for each committee to discuss priority action items and how available community assets can be used to turn those priorities into reality. “The objective is also to unite, encourage and show appreciation toward those who have worked diligently as volunteers to nurture and build the community through the vision of a “New Beginning for Newtown”, said Reed.

For more information on the “New Beginning for Newtown” initiative, contact the Newtown Redevelopment Office: 373-7764 or visit the Newtown webpage: www.sarasotagov.com/newtown

 

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