JOIN THE SASASOTA DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS GROUP!
We are an organization of downtown business owners who care about economic growth that fosters the districts full potential as a premier and vibrant destination.
Meet the DSEA Board Members
- Ron Soto, DSEA Founder & Director | Soto’s Optical
- Darci Jacob, DSEA President & 7 Year Member | Shop Darci
- Harmini Krusing Bens, DSEA Vice President, 7 Year Member & Serves on the Board of the Downtown Improvement District (DID) | Shop Lotus
- Laura Kresl, DSEA Secretary & 7 Year Member | Pro It Out Marketing
The DSEA Coordinates and Advocates
- We attend city commission meetings and campaign for the districts 2% self-tax (DID) be spent responsibly and on efforts within the DID area.
- Sponsor and install holiday ornaments
- Sponsor and decorate the Christmas Tree and Lighting Event in Five Points Park
- Sponsor and coordinate NYE Pineapple Drop Block Party
- Work with local promotors to delivery events to the district designed to increase foot traffic to the district
- Implement a 365 day a year marketing campaign to promote downtown as a destination
- Petition city leaders to maintain clean and safe city
- Host community events designed to strengthen our local economy
- Purchase assets such as the Christmas Tree, event barricades, etc.
30K and Counting: DSEA’s Spectacular Marketing Milestone!
The DSEA marketing campaign is designed to keep the downtown district on-top-of-mind as a destination for residents and travelers. Here’s a summary of our marketing outreach: 3,600 emails and 25,000 social media followers. The DSEA Google Page collects over 3,500 monthly engagements.
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The DSEA Google has collected 85 glowing reviews contributing to the websites overall SEO success.
ABOUT DSEA EVENTS
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LE MARCHE PARISIAN-INSPIRED MARKETPLACE – NOV. 2, 2024
LeMarche Bohemien Outdoor Marketplace Join us for a vibrant and artistic experience at the LeMarche Bohemien Outdoor Marketplace on Saturday, November 2, 2024! This unique event is free to attend and is a fantastic opportunity to support our local artists. Event Details: Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024 Time: 10 AM – 5 PM Location: [Specify…
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SARASOTA CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING – NOV. 14TH
Bring out family and friends to enjoy the lighting of Sarasota’s charming Christmas tree in Five Points Park. Choirs will warm up the crowd for a visit from Santa Claus.
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NYE CARNIVAL & PINEAPPLE DROP PARTY
Southwest Florida’s Largest NYE Celebration! Ring in the New Year at Sarasota’s most exciting event: the NYE Pineapple Drop and Block Party! This annual celebration is a must-attend, offering fun and festivities for everyone. Event Details: Date: December 31, 2024 Location: Downtown Sarasota Weekend Highlights: Carnival: Enjoy a weekend full of thrilling rides and games…
