With recent changes in City staff leadership, including the arrival of new City Manager Karie Friling, DSCA prepared a knowledge book on Downtown Sarasota. The purpose was to provide City leadership with a clear resident and neighborhood perspective on Downtown Sarasota: where we are, how quickly downtown is changing, and the issues that will require continued City attention. This 2026 Downtown Briefing was also shared with DSCA members as a member benefit. The package included:

• A 50-page Briefing Book covering major downtown topics, trends, current issues, and policy considerations; 
• A separate Appendix with supporting data, charts, maps, and reference materials