Florida Civic Advance

24/11/2025

Florida ranks near the bottom nationally for volunteerism. Community involvement through coaching, mentoring, or serving on local boards creates the connected neighborhoods we all want to live in. Your time matters more than you think. Tell us what you think by joining or starting a conversation around strengthening civic health in your community and discover how you can make a difference. Read the full Civic Health Report: https://floridacivicadvance.com/civic-health-report/ as well as some practical action tips for getting started.

17/11/2025

Florida’s civic health is in critical condition. We rank disappointingly low across multiple measures of community engagement—but this isn’t just a statistic, it’s a call to action. Strong communities don’t happen by accident; they require your participation and a commitment from government and community organizations to collaborate for the common good. Help us change Florida’s story. Tell us what you think by joining or starting a
conversation around strengthening civic health in your community, and discover how you can make a difference. Read the full Civic Health Report:
https://floridacivicadvance.com/civic-health-report/ as well some practical action tips for getting started.

10/11/2025

Empty chairs at public meetings, whose rigid hearing format hasn’t changed for more than 50 years, mean missed opportunities to impact important decisions about every community. While few Floridians attend these gatherings, those who show up directly influence the policies shaping our communities’ futures—from schools to infrastructure to public safety. Your presence is your power. Tell us what you think by joining or starting a
conversation around strengthening civic health in your community, and discover how you can make a difference. Read the full Civic Health Report:
https://floridacivicadvance.com/civic-health-report/ as well some practical action tips for getting started.

03/11/2025

Florida ranks 37th nationally in local election turnout—a concerning gap that weakens our democracy at its foundation. Even when participation peaked at 79% in 2021, we still lagged behind the national average. Voting impacts who will make decisions about your daily life. Tell us what you think by joining or starting a conversation around strengthening civic health in your community, and discover how you can make a difference. Read the full Civic Health Report: https://floridacivicadvance.com/civic-health-report/ as well some practical action tips for getting started.

27/10/2025

Florida faces a collaboration crisis. When neighbors work together to tackle local challenges—whether it’s working with schools, addressing safety concerns, or revitalizing neighborhoods—they create the safer, healthier communities we all desire. United we build; divided we struggle. Tell us what you think by joining or starting a conversation around strengthening civic health in your community, and discover how you can make a difference. Read the full Civic Health Report: https://floridacivicadvance.com/civic-health-report/ as well some practical action tips for getting started.

23/10/2025

Sarasota’s growth brings both opportunities and civic challenges. While development is clear, community connections and engagement often lag behind. This imbalance raises concerns about Florida’s long-term resilience. Want to learn more? Read the article:
https://floridacivicadvance.com/florida-lags-far-behind-in-civic-volunteer-work/

👉 What steps do you think our community should take to strengthen civic health?

Florida Lags Far Behind in Civic, Volunteer Work Sarasota’s rapid growth is bringing both opportunities and challenges for the region’s civic health. The article, authored by FCA board member Tim Dutton, points out that while development and expansion are visible everywhere, community connection...

20/10/2025

Less than 8% of Floridians contact their local officials—silencing community voices when they're needed most. Burnout and limited engagement opportunities shouldn't keep you from being heard on issues affecting your neighborhood, schools, and quality of life. Your voice counts. Tell us what you think by joining or starting a conversation around strengthening civic health in your community, and discover how you can make a difference. Read the full Civic Health Report: https://floridacivicadvance.com/civic-health-report/ as well as some practical action tips for getting started.

16/10/2025

Civic awareness in Florida is falling behind even as the state experiences significant change and development. Without stronger connections, trust, and participation, our democracy is at risk. Want to learn more? Read the article:
https://floridacivicadvance.com/study-shows-floridians-are-not-civic-minded/

👉 What steps do you think our community should take to strengthen civic health?

Study shows Floridians are not civic minded. That needs to change. Civic awareness in Florida is falling behind even as the state experiences significant change and development. The article, authored by FCA board members Bob Jones and Janice Lucas, highlights the risks to communities when residents....

26/09/2025

Growth in Sarasota brings opportunity, but also civic challenges. Without stronger connections, trust, and participation, our democracy is at risk. Want to learn more? Read the article: https://www.pressreader.com/usa/herald-tribune/20250925/281556591995142?srsltid=AfmBOor9GzSFILlGlLw01smktSURSkC3QYWuJZ17tAtaQaK93zxrOikZ

To learn more about Florida’s civic health, visit: https://floridacivicadvance.com/civic-health-report/

👉 What steps do you think our community should take to strengthen civic health?