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Downtown Sarasota Alliance Erin Silk and Justin Tobiasz
Photo by Dariela DelgadoVaughn Sommers, Amanda Baar, Kelley Rouse, Rise & Nye's owner Christian Nye and Rise & Nye's Co-Founder Beaver Shriver attend Downtown Sarasota Alliance's Annual Evening of Recognition and Awards Celebration on Feb. 21.
Photo by Dariela DelgadoDowntown Sarasota Alliance Chair and Presenting Sponsor Shay Atluru starts the Downtown Sarasota Alliance's Annual Evening of Recognition and Awards Celebration.
Photo by Dariela DelgadoThe Downtown Sarasota Alliance's Annual Evening of Recognition and Awards Celebration was held at Tamiami Tap on Feb. 21.
Photo by Dariela DelgadoThe Paul Thorpe "Mr. Downtown" award goes to City Manager Marlon Brown. Sarasota City Major Kyle Battie and Sarasota Deputy City Manager take the award in place of City Manager Marlon Brown.
Photo by Dariela DelgadoAnne Rollings and Fiona Farrell of Gecko's Hospitality Group take the Community Impact Award.
Photo by Dariela DelgadoSonya Isram, Sara Rachon, Young Professional of the Year Craig McGonigal, Heather Moore, Zach Henkel, Dan Sidler, Ed Hill, Kevin Golumbeck.
Photo by Dariela DelgadoMyra and Lisa Moore, Ben Lalande, Blaze of Hope President Shawn Platt, Dawn Grooms, April Barnes and Bettye Restle.
Photo by Dariela DelgadoTervor Schendel, Shawn Platt, Shay Atluru, Ashleigh and Chloe Wheeler, Bob Hammersley.
Photo by Dariela DelgadoKathleen Lang and Rich Lownes attend the Downtown Sarasota Alliance Annual Evening of Recognition and Awards on Feb. 21.
Photo by Dariela DelgadoDiana Hamilton and Linda Holland attend the Downtown Sarasota Alliance Annual Evening of Recognition and Awards on Feb. 21
Photo by Dariela DelgadoNaomi Gomez and Katy McBrayer-Lynch of Teen Court take the Non-Profit of the Year Award.
Photo by Dariela DelgadoThe Downtown Sarasota Alliance hosted its third annual Evening of Recognition and Awards Celebration Feb. 21 at Tamiami Tap.
DSA Chair and Presenting Sponsor Shay Atluru started the celebration with a brief presentation on DSA’s mission. "Our job is to increase the quality of life in downtown for residents, merchants and businesses," Atluru said.
Local businesses, merchants and community members sat on the edge of their seats as they waited for the award winners to be announced.
"Someone who brings value to the community should be recognized," said Atluru. He explains that many times these local business and people make the community a better place without the expectation of acknowledgement or reward. "That's what we are doing (the DSA Annual Evening of Recognition and Awards Ceremony). We are saying, 'Thank you for all that you're doing.'"
The following individuals and organizations were recognized for the contributions to the community:
