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Newtown CRA unveils brand, website and community-led 'Newtown Thriving' action plan; City Commission accepts report

5602735 · August 18, 2025
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Summary

The Newtown Community Redevelopment Agency advisory board presented a new brand, website and outreach plan and the Newtown Business Council presented a community-driven Newtown Thriving action plan. The City Commission accepted the CRA advisory board report and the board endorsed the action plan.

The Sarasota City Commission on Aug. 18 accepted a report from the Newtown Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) advisory board detailing a new branding and communications plan and its partnership with the community-led Newtown Business Council’s Newtown Thriving community action plan.

The CRA advisory board described a new, community-tested visual identity and a dedicated website, newtowncra.org, intended to centralize information on grants, projects and events. Alex Chou (Chow) and CRA business relations staff said the goal is greater transparency, stronger resident engagement and a sharper case for local investment.

“The goal was to build a consistent brand, stronger engagement, and…

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