Downtown Sarasota Alliance

10/22/2026

Member Event! Join Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar On November 19th for a special event.

You bring the appetite, we’ll bring the fresh Florida seafood! 🦪🥂

SHELL & TELL, The Party is coming to Lefty’s on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 5:30 PM, and we’re celebrating Florida shellfish & growers!

🦪 Fresh Florida oysters + clams, shucked and grilled
🍷 Curated wines
🎶 Live music
🌊 Meet the local growers behind your favorite shellfish
🐚 Oyster Boys Conservation + Vertical Oyster Gardens

🎟️ Grab your tickets: https://bit.ly/4yq47JK

10/18/2026

Got something happening downtown? DSA members don’t have to keep it to themselves.

Members can submit events, promotions, and business announcements for added visibility through DSA’s newsletter and community communications, helping local news reach more people who live, work, and spend time downtown.

It’s one more way membership helps keep Downtown Sarasota connected.

10/15/2026

Downtown Sarasota isn’t one single experience. It’s a collection of districts, each with its own mix of businesses, landmarks, arts, dining, and local character.

That’s why DSA’s Downtown City Guide is organized to help residents and visitors explore beyond the block they already know and discover more of the urban core.

There’s always another part of downtown worth getting to know.

10/12/2026

Main Street is changing, and the details matter to everyone who lives, works, and does business downtown.

The City of Sarasota’s redesign stretches from US 41 to School Avenue, with improvements focused on sidewalks, landscaping, street amenities, and the overall experience of moving through Main Street.

For DSA, staying informed about projects like this is part of helping our downtown community understand what’s ahead and how the heart of Sarasota continues to evolve.

10/09/2026

A century of stories, music, and memories has lived under one downtown roof.

The Sarasota Opera House celebrates 100 years in 2026, marking a milestone for one of Downtown Sarasota’s most recognizable cultural landmarks. For generations, it has helped shape the arts scene and brought people together right in the heart of the city.

A pretty special chapter in downtown history, and one worth celebrating.

10/07/2026

We’re growing! 🎉

The Downtown Sarasota Alliance is excited to welcome our newest members to the DSA community:

✨ Anjeli Ayurveda
✨ Aspire on 10th
✨ Mayors' Feed the Hungry Program
✨ Liberty Savings Bank
✨ Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center
✨ Thomsen Fine Art

Each of these organizations brings something unique to Sarasota, and we’re so glad to have them as part of the Alliance.

Please join us in giving them a warm welcome, and be sure to follow and support our fellow DSA members! 🤍

10/06/2026

Downtown Sarasota isn’t one single experience. It’s a collection of districts, each with its own mix of businesses, landmarks, arts, dining, and local character.

That’s why DSA’s Downtown City Guide is organized to help residents and visitors explore beyond the block they already know and discover more of the urban core.

There’s always another part of downtown worth getting to know.
DSASARASOTA.COM/City-Guide

10/06/2026

Want your business in front of more people exploring Downtown Sarasota?

DSA is now accepting placements for the next Downtown Sarasota City Guide, with 35,000+ copies distributed through SRQ Airport, hotels, City Hall, condos, local businesses, and other key locations across the area.

It’s a practical way to put your business directly into a resource people use to discover downtown.

Reserve your placement with DSA:
https://dsasarasota.com/city-guide/

10/05/2026

Check out the cover for the upcoming 2027 Downtown Sarasota City Guide! 👇

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The Downtown Sarasota City Guide is the go to resource for anyone looking to live, work, play, shop, and dine in our vibrant downtown district.

Targeted Local & Visitor Reach: More than 35,000 print copies are directly distributed to high-traffic hubs, including SRQ Airport, VisitSarasota, local hotels, City Hall, luxury condos, and neighborhood businesses.

Dual Print & Digital Exposure: Every ad comes with an online listing in our Digital Guide that links directly to your website to boost your digital footprint.

Essential Community Resource: Features neighborhood maps, trolley routes, public parking garages, points of interest, and complete listings categorized by district.

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https://dsasarasota.com/city-guide/