2nd Sarasota Peace & Understanding Summit
Theme: Celebration of a Free & Fair Election
The Sister Cities Association of Sarasota invites you to an evening of thoughtful dialogue, reflection, and community connection.
Join us for a panel discussion exploring how transparent, trusted elections strengthen civic life and how each of us can help foster respectful, informed public conversation.
Our Distinguished Panelists:
• Ron Turner – Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections
• Vila Johnson – Co-President, League of Women Voters Sarasota
• Miles Toder – President, SCAS & Retired Diplomat
• Bill Woodson – Founder & Board Chair, Conversations Across the Aisle
Moderator:
Wendy Lerner, SCAS VP of Arts & Culture
Co-sponsored by: Social Justice Alliance of the Florida SunCoast (SJAFSC)
Event Details
Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: Selby Public Library – Jack Geldbart Auditorium
1331 1st Street, Sarasota, FL
Free & Open to the Public
Seating is limited. Attendees must be 18 or older.
We look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring evening dedicated to peace, understanding, and the power of civic engagement.
See you there!
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