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We Are The Newtown Community
Newtown is the second historic core of Sarasota’s African-American community. From the initial development in 1914, Newtown has experienced and witnessed the turn of many life-changing events for decades. From the early years of segregation to the fight for equality, our community is committed to transforming the past struggle into a prosperous future, lost dreams into renewed hope, broken families into mended relationships and saddened hearts into joyful spirits. This is a new beginning for Newtown.
Contact Us
Newtown Redevelopment Office1782 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Sarasota, FL 34234
Phone: (941) 373-7764
Fax: (941) 373-7766
Educational Institutions
Schools, colleges and the Sarasota County School Board listings...
Media Center
Videos and Photos of Newtown Events
Employ Florida Marketplace
Home Repair Program
To improve the living conditions of our homeowners with limited incomes and keep Sarasota's neighborhoods beautiful, The Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) provides interest free loans for home repairs through our Rehabilitation Assistance Program.
Newtown Redevelopment Area
The overall goal is to promote local initiatives to stimulate and incentivize downtown and neighborhood/community revitalization by maximizing opportunities for private enterprises/investors to participate in the redevelopment of the designated areas.
Enterprise Zone
An Enterprise Zone, designated by the state of Florida, is a specific geographic area targeted for economic revitalization. Enterprise Zones encourage economic growth and investment to businesses and property owners by offering tax advantages and incentives to encourage private investment and employment opportunities for the residents of the zone.
Newtown & City Calendar
Check out Newtown meetings, workshops and events, as well as, other City of
Sarasota happenings. Check out the News
Release on the Van Wezel Ticket Giveaway
this Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009 at noon.
New Beginnings
The "New Beginning for Newtown" initiative is a grass-roots effort to promote holistic change in North Sarasota. Utilizing the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) philosophy, Newtown stakeholders have formed five "action committees" focused (July Updates) on applying existing community assets to foster a "New Beginning." To see the goals of each of the committees and see how you can get involved,
Youth & Teen Services
New Beginnings Youth & Teen Services
Youth & Teen Services Directory
