The Coalition of City Neighborhood Associations was formed in 1990 to preserve and enhance City neighborhoods, to address the need of neighborhoods and to stand in support of those needs.
Virtually Until Further Notice
April 3, 2021
CCNA Virtual Meeting
Video of our April Meeting
March 6, 2021
CCNA Virtual Meeting
Click here for March 13 Nature Trails Cleanup Fun.
Video of our March Meeting

February 6, 2021
CCNA Virtual Meeting
Old Business Motion Passed
The motion (below) was passed and the Executive Committee will consider it actionable at their net Executive Committee meeting and discuss implementation.
Motion:
CCNA advocate for increased opportunities for neighborhood engagement in the building and development process.
And that the Executive Committee form a committee-to-committee that is to be charged with:
- Defining the problem from the membership’s perspective;
- Gathering input from City staff;
- Formulating possible solutions; and
- Reporting back routinely to the Executive Committee and membership.
Video of our February Meeting

January 9, 2021
CCNA Virtual Meeting
Old Business Motion for February 6th Meeting
A new motion (below) was shared for consideration at the February 6th meeting. Please review within your association rules and be prepared to discuss and possibly vote at our next meeting.
Motion:
CCNA advocate for increased opportunities for neighborhood engagement in the building and development process.
And that the Executive Committee form a committee-to-committee that is to be charged with:
- Defining the problem from the membership’s perspective;
- Gathering input from City staff;
- Formulating possible solutions; and
- Reporting back routinely to the Executive Committee and membership.
CCNA’s 30th Anniversary
The history and accomplishments of CCNA over its first 30 years compiled by Mollie Cardamone, Linda Holland & Kathy Olrich. The PDF includes the City of Sarasota recognition proclamation. This will also be distributed as a PDF to your email.
Download & Read the History of CCNA
State of the City
Commissioner and former Mayor, Jen Ahern-Koch provided an abbreviated version of the State of the City at our meeting that was captured on audio. The link below is to the original video version.
Sarasota – State of the City video
Executive Committee for 2021
The new Executive Committee was approved by acclamation. The updated list of members is on the website at the About Us page. Photos and bios will be added soon.
Executive Committee Members & Bios
Audio Link from the January 9, 2021 meeting
Due to a Zoom issue, the video portion of our January meeting was lost. The link below is to the audio recording.
Next Meeting – February 6, 2021

December 5, 2020
CCNA Virtual Meeting
- Florida Department of Transportation Presentation
Gulfstream Roundabout Traffic ManagementClick here for FDOT Presentation
Click here for FDOT Project Webpage
Click here for FDOT December 2020 Meeting Notice
Click here to Register for FDOT Webinar – Dec. 16, 2020, 5pm - Assistant City Manager Response to
Neighborhood Issues - Update to live-work housing proposal at 4644 N. Tamiami Trail.
Click here for ArtSpace ITN Response Nov. 16, 2020
Click here for CCNA’s Letter of Support

October 3, 2020
CCNA Virtual Meeting
- City Staff Presentation
Proposed Changes to Regulations for
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Deputy City Manager Response to
Neighborhood Issues

September 16, 2020
CCNA City Commission Candidate Forum
Presented by
Coalition of City Neighborhood Associations of Sarasota, Inc.
and
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
Saturday September 26, 2020
9:00 a.m.- 10:05 a.m.

About Shumaker:
Founded in 1925, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP is a full-service business law firm with more than 260 lawyers, 50 paralegals, and 500 employees in its seven offices located in Toledo and Columbus, Ohio; Tampa and Sarasota, Florida; Charleston, South Carolina; Charlotte, North Carolina, and Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.