Does Sarasota County Need A New Jail?

Will Sarasota County need a new multimillion dollar jail or are there cost-effective, safe alternatives to incarceration?

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

When: Tuesday, June 25

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Where:Ringling College’s Larry R. Thompson Academic Center
(2700 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Public Parking Available in Designated Areas)

The latest installment of HT Hot Topics will explore options for addiction treatment as well as pre-trial diversion and intervention programs. This forum will feature a panel discussion moderated by Herald-Tribune Opinion Editor Thomas Tryon and will include:

• State Attorney Ed Brodsky

• Public Defender Larry Eger

• County Commission Chairman Charles Hines

• Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight

• Sarasota County Judge Erika Quartermaine

 


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.