Age-Friendly Sarasota is part of the World Health Organization’s Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities, an effort that currently includes 1000 communities in 41 countries worldwide benefiting more than 240 million people. It was the first community in Florida to be recognized as an age-friendly community by WHO and AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, a national affiliate of the global effort. Age-Friendly Sarasota is being advanced locally by Sarasota County Government and The Patterson Foundation. For additional information on this initiative, see FAQs about Age-Friendly Sarasota.
The community movement is well underway. Age-Friendly Sarasota initially completed a two-year assessment of Sarasota County's age-friendly assets (May 2015 – May 2017). The assessment explored aspirations of Sarasota County's residents as they relate to the World Health Organization's 8 Domains of Livability. Utilizing data from the assessment combined with data on existing community assets, the Age-Friendly Sarasota County Action Plan was developed and shared with the community.
The Implementation Phase started June 1, 2017 and runs through May 31, 2020. The work focuses on community sector contributions to the goals, objectives, and strategies identified in the Age-Friendly Sarasota County Action Plan.
County officials continue to monitor the status of COVID-19 and follow the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Florida Department of Health.
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