The State of the Arts

The State of the Arts

The Herald-Tribune welcomes members of the community to attend.

When: Monday, February 11

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Where: Sarasota Orchestra’s Holley Hall
(709 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 34236 – Behind Municipal Auditorium)

This presentation will be moderated by Herald-Tribune Opinion Editor, Tom Tryon.

Join us for our 25th HT Hot Topic as we discuss the value and impact of the arts in our community. With local arts leaders, we’ll explore the importance and challenges of funding in our current economy and culture.

This HT Hot Topics forum — our 25th! — will feature a panel discussion moderated by Herald-Tribune Opinion Editor Thomas Tryon.

 


Doors open a half hour prior to presentation.
Capacity is limited and therefore, registration is required.


 

 

 

 


If you would like to submit a question to the panel, please fill out the form below.

H-T Hot Topics: The Majority Will Rule

The Majority Will Rule

Local Referendums: Direct Democracy

 

The Herald-Tribune welcomes members of the community to attend.

When: Thursday, October 4

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Where: Sarasota Orchestra’s Holley Hall
(709 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 34236 – Behind Municipal Auditorium)

This presentation will be moderated by Herald-Tribune Opinion Editor, Tom Tryon.

 

How will you vote?

Discussions will help you understand the challenges and the benefits.

Referendums on the local ballot in November will determine the fate of key proposals, including:

  • Legacy Trail expansion
  • Change in Sarasota County Commission representation
  • Timing of future City of Sarasota elections

Doors open a half hour prior to presentation.
Capacity is limited and therefore, registration is required.


 

 

 

 


If you would like to submit a question to the panel, please fill out the form below.

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Warriors Rise Up: A Discussion About Veterans Using Medical Marijuana

The Herald-Tribune welcomes members of the community to attend the

5:30PM, September 6, Hot Topics presentation to be held at the Sarasota Orchestra’s Holley Hall
(709 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 34236 – Behind Municipal Auditorium).

This presentation will be moderated by Herald-Tribune Opinion Editor, Tom Tryon.


Doors open a half hour prior to presentation.
Capacity is limited and therefore, registration is required.


In June 2018, the Department of Veterans Affairs Suicide Report indicated that more than 75,000 Americans with military backgrounds became suicides from 2005-2015. At 20.6 deaths a day, that’s nearly 20,000 more than were killed during the 16 years of war in Vietnam.

With a Schedule 1 classification imposed by the antiquated 1970 Controlled Substance Act, government-supported research on the medical benefits of marijuana for the treatment of pain, PTSD, TBI, anxiety, insomnia and other unseen injuries is prohibited.

Seeking proven relief with marijuana despite the Schedule 1 classification, veterans take a risky gamble that could lead to anything from discipline to a “less than honorable” discharge, resulting in loss of access to the GI Bill as well as VA benefits.

Sadly, many chose to take their own life.

After decades of desperate and unanswered calls, veterans are rallying together to ask:

How many lost lives are too many?

 

To read the Herald-Tribune Special Report “Warriors Rise Up,” go to RxForVeterans.com. 

 

 

 

 

If you would like to submit a question to the panel, please fill out the form below.

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The Bay: Master Plan Presentation

The Herald-Tribune and The Bay welcome members of the community to attend the 5:30PM, June 26, Master Plan presentation to be held at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium (801 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 34236). This presentation will be moderated by Herald-Tribune Opinion Editor, Tom Tryon.

Doors open a half hour prior to presentation.
Capacity is limited and therefore, registration is required.

*Please note that parking may be congested/limited due to staging in the parking areas for a weekend event.

Gina Ford and Susannah Ross, from the Sasaki Design Team, will provide an overview of the master planning process to-date, the current master plan, and next steps. The team will also answer questions and solicit feedback through a short survey.

Following the public presentations, there will be a link at www.thebaysarasota.org to view the information and participate in the survey online.

 

 

 

 

If you would like to submit a question to the panel, please fill out the form below.

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‘The Bay’ Planning: Three New Concepts

 

Attend our H-T Hot Topics forum for an update on this community project. Wednesday, Apr. 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Sarasota Orchestra’s Holley Hall, 709 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (Behind Municipal Auditorium).

 

This H-T Hot Topics forum will feature a discussion with:

 Tom Tryon, Opinion Editor Herald-Tribune (Moderator)

 Tom Barwin, City Manager City of Sarasota (Panelist)

 A. G. Lafley, Board Chairman Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization (Panelist)

 In addition to a panel discussion, Gina Ford and Susannah Ross of the Sasaki  planning team and Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization Managing Director Bill Waddill, will present three concepts for re-envisioning Sarasota’s Bayfront.