Archive for August, 2011
Maps to Inform Redistricting Efforts
Using ArcGIS software, SCOPE created the following maps to further inform discussions and deliberations regarding redistricting here in Sarasota County:
Map of Existing Districts for the State of Florida House of Representatives: Note that Sarasota County includes 5 Districts: 69, 55, 67, 70 and 71. Only District 70 lies entirely within the boundaries of Sarasota County. [...]
Calling All Residents of Sarasota County – Wisdom Needed for Redistricting
Every ten years, statewide redistricting provides an opportunity for us to ask ourselves: How fair and just are the voting district boundaries in Florida for those of us living in Sarasota County? How do we as citizens propose to adjust the boundaries so that they are as fair and just as possible?
On Tuesday, August 30, we [...]
Data Byte: Food Environment Atlas
There are many great places to eat in Sarasota County. We don’t have to go far to find something tasty. But are we eating too much fast food? Are we paying too much for a gallon of milk? How is our food environment affecting our health? These are just several of the things you can [...]
The “So What” of Resident Engagement - Laying Claim to our Core Assumptions
Recently, the White House Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative issued a new report on promising neighborhood-based initiatives, citing five key elements of an effective local strategy:
Promoting resident engagement and community leadership;
Developing strategic and accountable partnerships;
Maintaining a results focus supported by data;
Investing in and building organizational capacity; and
Aligning resources to create a unified and targeted impact strategy.
Here at [...]