Attend the 2025 Sustainable Communities Workshop

The annual Sustainable Communities Workshop, hosted by Sarasota County, is a long-standing event that brings together community leaders, residents, experts, and sustainability advocates to explore practical solutions for building resilient communities. Each year, the workshop delves into a variety of topics—from climate adaptation and clean energy to green building and social equity—encouraging discussions that address local challenges with a global mindset. The event is a valuable opportunity for networking, learning, and collaboration, designed to equip attendees with the knowledge and inspiration needed to create sustainable changes in their communities.

Save the Date

The 20th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop is tentatively scheduled for Nov. 6, 2025. Whether you're a business professional, student, community leader, or simply someone passionate about sustainability, this workshop is an ideal platform for connecting and learning from like-minded individuals.

Find information about and from past workshops on our archives page.

2024 Sponsors

We want to thank our incredible sponsors for their generous support of the Sustainable Communities Workshop! Their commitment to sustainability helps make this event possible, allowing us to come together and explore innovative solutions for a greener, more resilient future. We appreciate their dedication to our community and the environment.

KEYNOTE
Gulf Coast Community Foundation logo
GOLD
Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation logo Community Harvest SRQ logo
FPL logo Moore Bliss Farms logo
WSLR plus Forgartyville logo
SILVER
Community Foundation of Sarasota County logo Stocking Savvy Environmental Consulting logo
FPL logo WSP logo
BRONZE
Brilliant Harvest logo Southface Sarasota logo

Scenes from the 2024 Sustainable Communities Workshop

usf selby auditorium stage
morning remarks from sarasota county commissioner mark smith
keynote speaker dr. john francis, the planetwalker
expert panel: water element
exhibitors and attendees in auditorium hall
attendees gather around the uf/ifas extension sarasota county table in the exhibitors area
expert panel: fire element
afternoon remarks from sarasota city mayor liz alpert
expert panel: earth element
attendees at an exhibitor booth in the auditorium foyer
attendees at an exhibitor booth in the auditorium hall
expert panel: air element
comedian mark kendall and audience members

Questions

For more information, e-mail us at SustainableSarasota@scgov.net or call 311 (or 941-861-5000) and ask about the 19th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop.