Business Resources

MISSION The mission of the Arts and Cultural Alliance is to serve as the voice, advocate, and resource for arts and culture in our community. VISION The vision of the Arts and Cultural Alliance is that arts and culture are essential to the continuing development of a vibrant, creative community. VALUES • Access • Collaboration • Education • Inclusiveness • Read more...

MISSION Breeze Transit moves people to live, work, and play by delivering exceptional experiences that show customers we value them and their choice to ride transit. DESCRIPTION The Breeze transit system combines traditional bus and trolley routes with OnDemand rideshare service. In 2023 the transit agency provided nearly 2.2 million rides. SERVICES/PROGRAMS • Breeze routes provide transportation along major corridors Read more...

MISSION To provide a forum and build a community or “Alliance” among the Residents, Businesses, and Governments of the downtown Sarasota districts. VISION A vibrant and thriving Downtown Sarasota community. DESCRIPTION The Alliance studies issues and takes a position on policy matters that reflect the constituency of our Residents, Business and Governments. We ask the community to “Take the Pledge”. Read more...

MISSION To provide guidance, strategies and resources for Sarasota County businesses to operate in an environmentally responsible manner. DESCRIPTION The Green Business Partnership is open to all businesses in Sarasota County. Certified Green Business Partners operate in an environmentally responsible manner. More than 200 businesses have earned certification. Program certification includes an on-site verification of reduction, reuse and conservation practices Read more...

VISION Ringling College of Art and Design will be the preeminent college of art and design in the world. MISSION Ringling College of Art and Design provides excellence in education; promotes innovation in art and design; and fosters the creative, intellectual, professional, and personal development of its students and the greater community at large. The College recognizes that scholars, artists, designers, Read more...

MISSION Engage, elevate, and empower every student, every day! VISION To be the premier provider of education, empowering every student to thrive in the everchanging world through innovation and continuous improvement. DESCRIPTION Nestled along the sun-kissed shores of the Gulf Coast in Sarasota, Florida, Sarasota County Schools (SCS) boasts a vibrant educational landscape, catering to over 45,000 students across 56 Read more...

MISSION To connect the local technology community and drive Sarasota forward. DESCRIPTION Sarasota.Tech is a community-driven networking group dedicated to connecting technology professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators throughout the Sarasota region. The organization fosters collaboration and growth within the local tech ecosystem by hosting regular meetups and events that bring together people from diverse backgrounds in software development, design, engineering, and Read more...

MISSION To improve the quality of life in the Suncoast and Heartland communities through the advancement of manufacturing. VALUE STATEMENT SAMA provides manufacturers with the tools they need to increase productivity and growth through peer-to-peer connections and knowledge sharing, matching needs with resource experts, building talent pipelines by connecting them with educators and students, and providing a collective and unified Read more...

MISSION It is the Sarasota/Manatee MPO’s mission to promote economic diversity, preserve environmental health, and create vibrant places. DESCRIPTION The Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is the regional transportation planning entity for Sarasota and Manatee Counties. MPOs are established by state and federal laws and through interlocal agreement to provide a process for local governments within the region to coordinate with the Florida Department Read more...

VISION The Advance Technology Center’s vision is to bridge the gap between education and the Tech industry.  MISSION Our mission is to empower our community with the tools, skills, and confidence to thrive in an ever-evolving digital world. Join us at the forefront of technological education and innovation. DESCRIPTION Welcome to the State College of Florida Center for Advanced Technology Read more...