# Event Details

- **Event Name**: State of the Community - Commission Candidate Forums
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am – Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 01:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Please join us for the State of Community Commission Candidate Forums on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Carlisle Inn, located at 3727 Bahia Vista Road, Sarasota. The first forum will include the invited District 4 County Commission candidates, Jim DeNiro and Julie London. Lunch will then be served, followed by the invited Sarasota City Commission – At Large candidates, Jen Ahearn-Koch, Flo Entler and John Harshman. This luncheon will end with a short Chamber presentation and position on Amendment 3 (Property Tax Ballot Initiative).

Each forum will begin with a five-minute introduction from the candidates, followed by a moderated question-and-answer session, and questions from attendees. This is an excellent opportunity to hear directly from the candidates and gain insight into their perspectives on issues impacting our local business community before the general election on Tuesday November 3, 2026.

As a reminder, the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce does not endorse candidates. Our role is to advocate for the priorities of our members while providing opportunities for informed civic engagement.

We are also grateful to Keiser University, Observer Media Group and Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee for their generous sponsorship of this event and their continued support of civic engagement in our community.

We hope you will join us for this important discussion and look forward to seeing you on Tuesday September 29, 2026.

If you have any questions regarding this event, please email Celeste Lloyd-Jones at cljones@sarasotachamber.com.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sarasota/state-of-the-community-commission-candidate-forums/200030741980705
- **Event Categories**: Business, food-drinks
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Sarasota
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3727 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota, FL 34232-2409, United States
- **lat**: 27.32301
- **long**: -82.49433
- **full address**: 3727 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota, FL 34232-2409, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is State of the Community - Commission Candidate Forums being held?
  - **A:** State of the Community - Commission Candidate Forums takes place on Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am to Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 01:30 pm at 3727 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota, FL 34232-2409, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing State of the Community - Commission Candidate Forums?
  - **A:** State of the Community - Commission Candidate Forums is organized by Greater Sarasota Chamber.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** State of the Community - Commission Candidate Forums is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sarasota, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If State of the Community - Commission Candidate Forums sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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