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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LeMarche Parisian Outdoor Marketplace Returns to Five Points Park on March 9, 2024
A Kaleidoscope of Creativity Delve deeper into the immersive experience as you explore an astonishing array of mediums, each reflecting the essence of its creator. From captivating mixed-media compositions to awe-inspiring metalwork, intricate woodworking, and ingenious recycled artworks that champion sustainability, the LeMarche Parisian Outdoor Marketplace is a testament to the diversity and innovation within…
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First Friday Sip & Shop
Join Us for a Fabulous Evening at the Sarasota Downtown Merchants First Friday Sip and Shop Event!
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Sarasota New Year’s Eve Pineapple Drop Party
HOSTED BY THE DOWNTOWN SARASOTA ENRICHMENT ASSOCIATION (DSEA) A Day of Delightful Entertainment But the excitement doesn’t start at the stroke of midnight – it begins at 1 pm! Sarasota’s Pineapple Drop Block Party is an all-day affair, packed with a plethora of entertainment and attractions for revelers of all ages. From carnival rides that…