2016 Neighborhoods Conference Early Registration Discount

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This October, the Florida Neighborhoods Conference will bring communities and concerned citizens from all around Florida to Sarasota County for three days of workshops and exchange of ideas.

In 2008, some from Sarasota attended the last conference and came away impressed with the quality of the leaders and the knowledge shared about housing, organizing, working with government, methods for communication and networking.

A list of workshops is here.

Discount for those who sign up before Sept. 2.

The time has finally arrived - registration for the 2016 Florida Neighborhoods Conference, hosted October 13-15 by Sarasota County in Venice, Florida - is now open!  Register before September 2 and receive the "early bird" discount rate of $50.  Basic registration includes a suite of neighborhood-oriented workshops, a continental breakfast, keynote lunch, anniversary celebration, awards breakfast, and your choice of tours.  Did we mention you get all that for only $50??!
          If you are looking for ways to show your neighborhood a little love, you don't want to miss this fantastic opportunity!  Check out the Conference Guide, then

     
     Please also check out the volunteer and sponsorship opportunities posted on the Neighborhood Services webpage.



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