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Ideas Are Easy
From where I sit, this community has shifted its thinking about who we are and what that means, and it has happened quickly. The obvious example of that relates to our demographic as the oldest large county in the nation. When the community started this discussion it was not received well by many. Since that beginning there has been a shift to thinking about the advantages that we may have in leadership and innovation related to a global issue.
It was a tough road with many naysayers. "Who cares?" "Can't be done."
Now, the Institute for the Ages is soon to announce a CEO after a national search. The CEO of RTI International is commited to joining the national board. The Institute is already launched with research underway and business under development.
The idea was the easy part. The perseverance is what separated the Institute from just some idea that is not implemented. Hundreds of people and many institutions hung in there.
I am writing this note to say that the next big idea is likely to take the same course - big idea, slow acceptance. But BIG ideas also have potential for BIG rewards. The community has already proven itself capable of shifting thinking, resources and making big ideas happen.
What's next?
Tim Dutton
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Only One Week Away from a Chance to Double Your Donation to SCOPE! |
Support SCOPE and have your dollars matched during
the 36-Hour Giving Challenge from
6 am Tuesday March 27 through
6 pm Wednesday March 28.
See our website for more details, or call us to make your secure, tax-deductible donation for you! . |
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First "Community of Practice" set for March 30, 2012 |
Are you someone who lights up at the idea of becoming more connected and involved in your neighborhood, for the sake of whole-community positive change? If so, WE WANT YOU for the Community of Practice associated with Resident Community Changemakers. The first monthly meeting will be on Friday, March 30 from 9 - 11 a.m. in the community room of the SCOPE Building at 1226 N. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota. Click here to hear four Resident Community Changemakers describe the first month of their experience out and about in their home neighborhoods, and click here for more details about the corresponding Community of Practice on the SCOPE blog. |
| Aging with Dignity & Independence | |
Join is for a discussion of this local community-based research and opportunities for community action. There are three sessions left - click here for details.
What local wisdom transcends the experience of aging?
Read the latest blog here..
This initiative is a partnership with The Patterson Foundation, USF Sarasota-Manatee and SCOPE. |
WE ARE A FINALIST in the Knight Community Information Challenge | |
Exciting news- our community has made it to the SECOND ROUND in the Knight Community Information Challenge! This means we have the opportunity to participate in a NATIONAL challenge. As the Knight Foundation explains on their website here, the challenge is to develop creative and innovative local approaches to community data for community change. This is exactly what the Community Data Collaborative of Sarasota County is all about, so we are well poised as a community to compete in this national challenge! Click here to read more on the SCOPE Blog, and if you are interested in getting involved, please contact SCOPE at apinto@scopexcel.org. |
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Data Byte: Growing Number of People Who Identify
as Latino/Hispanic Growing Number of People Who Identify As Latino/Hispanic in SaCo | As a relatively new resident in Sarasota County, and of a North Sarasota neighborhood in particular, I've noticed that I have several Spanish speaking neighbors. I like that, since I speak Spanish too. As I've heard more Spanish when I'm out and about, I've been thinking about the "Six Disruptive Demographics Trends" report issued last year. One of trends that particularly stood out to me in that report was the so-called "Browning of America." I wondered- has Sarasota County also experienced the trend of an increasing number of residents who identify as Latino/Hispanic? Read more in our blog. |
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Thanks to SCOPE 's Corporate Partners |
Corporate Partners Their support of SCOPE's mission reflects their belief in the power of active citizens working together to make Sarasota County an even better place to live, work and play.
Platinum - Herald-Tribune Media Group
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| Thanks to our SCOPE Supporters | |
Thank you for your recent gift to SCOPE:
Florida Power and Light, Anita Rogers
Thank you for supporting SCOPE's core mission: City of North Port, City of Sarasota, City of Venice, The Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Roskamp Foundation, Sarasota County Government, Town of Longboat Key, William G. and Marie Selby Foundation. |
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