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Sarasota Parks and Rec Florida - The Bay Park Conservancy welcomes two new Board members 03 January 2024 ( news )
Sarasota Parks and Rec , state Florida ( By Press Release office)
Jan 03,2024
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Sarasota , FL ( Jan . 3 , 2024 ) – The Bay Park Conservancy ( BPC ) , the non - profit organization responsible for designing , developing , managing and operating a signature public park on 53 - acres of City - owned land along Sarasota Bay , has elected two new Board members .
“The Bay team continues to be laser focused on providing delightful experiences day in and day out for the thousands of park guests who visit the park every day , week and month , ” says Board Chair Jennifer Compton . “We also continue to make good progress designing Phase 2 , the next 14 - acres , to provide the community with even more park for all . Proven leaders like Felice and Mark add experience and expertise to the Board necessary to govern and balance ongoing operations of existing park with the implementation of new park . ”
Felice Schulaner is an accomplished retired Human Resources executive . She worked in a variety of industries - retail , financial services , technology - adding value to multi - billion - dollar companies including Macy’s , American Express and Coach Inc . Ms . Schulaner also served as the Executive Director of the Coach Foundation . Ms . Schulaner devotes her time to giving back and serving on several non - profit boards in various capacities , including as Vice Chair of the Board of Ruth’s List .
“I am excited to join the Board of The Bay Park Conservancy because I am inspired by its mission to provide equal access to a wonderful park and inspiring activities for all members of the community , ” says Schulaner . “Creating beautiful and inclusive spaces and experiences for everyone is something truly worth supporting . “
Dr . Mark S . Pritchett recently retired from Gulf Coast Community Foundation as President and CEO where he led the team to record philanthropic giving and granting , while successfully executing initiatives that will transform the greater Sarasota region for generations . Mark is known throughout Florida as a respected leader in business , philanthropy , and public policy . For over thirty years , Mark has worked with governors , CEOs and philanthropists to advance Florida into a future that provides opportunities for everyone .
“As an early proponent of The Bay , I am excited to serve on the Board and continue my support of this park for all , ” says Pritchett . “Open , beautiful parks are sanctuaries from the chaos of our daily lives . The Bay is an oasis hiding in a bustling urban environment where we can quietly appreciate the natural beauty of the seashore or enjoy the creativity of our vibrant region . ”
For more information about The Bay and The Bay Park Conservancy , visit
www . thebaysarasota . org
or contact Julia Groom at
julia@dreamlarge . org
or 941 - 786 - 8732 .
About The Bay
The Bay is a signature , public park along Sarasota Bay . Designed to be “one park for all , ” The Bay is open and accessible , free and welcoming to the full and rich diversity of the community , now and for generations to come .
The Bay preserves , restores and transforms 53 acres of precious city - owned land along Sarasota Bay into a blue and green oasis - providing a sustainable bayfront gathering place for the community to experience and enjoy a wide range of park uses , free programs and events .
The park recently celebrated the one - year anniversary of the first 10 - acre phase which opened in October 2022 . More than 250 , 000 people visited the park in the first year . Design and development of Phase 2 , the next 14 - acre $65 million development , began last summer . The completed park in total will cost an estimated $175 - 200 million and will take approximately 8 - 10 years to complete over four or more phases .
About The Bay Park Conservancy
The Bay Park Conservancy ( BPC ) was formed as a 501c3 not - for - profit organization in 2019 to implement the Master Plan approved by the Sarasota City Commission to conserve 53 acres of public land for a signature park along Sarasota Bay . The BPC entered a long - term partnership with the City to help fund , develop , operate , maintain and program the park for the benefit of the community now , and for generations to come .
For more information about The Bay and The Bay Park Conservancy ,
www . thebaysarasota . org
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