Sarasota Area Sports
Alliance (SASA)
Mission
To support, recognize and promote sports programs
and athletes in the Greater Sarasota community.
About SASA
Founded in 2001, the Sarasota Area Sports
Alliance (SASA), is a 501 (c) 3, non-profit
organization whose mission is to provide
community outreach and awareness of sports
programs and events in the Sarasota area, including
offering college scholarships to qualified
high school student-athletes.
SASA works closely with community leaders,
government agencies and local businesses to assist
in building awareness of Sarasota as a community
committed to furthering sports programs both
locally and regionally.
SASA’s Board of Trustees represent the breadth of
SASA’s community involvement, including
representatives from sports facilities and
organizations, the tourism industry, lodging, media
and other local professionals who are committed to
furthering sports in the Sarasota area.
SASA is funded by donations, event sponsorships
and grants and contributions from
individuals, companies and
foundations.
Sarasota Area Sports Alliance
P.O. Box 663
Sarasota, FL 34230
Mission:
To support, recognize and promote sports
programs and athletes in the
Greater Sarasota community.
Phone: 941-923-6580
www.sarasotaareasportsalliance.org
Email:
info@sarasotaareasportsalliance.org
www.sarasotaareasportsalliance.org
Sarasota Area Sports Alliance
(SASA)
What Do We Do?
SASA is actively engaged in several
important initiatives including the SASA
Scholarship Program, SASA Sports Luncheons and “Spotlights”, as well as community
outreach.
SASA Scholarship Program
Provides college scholarships to high school
student-athletes that demonstrate high
academic standards, athletic participation,
leadership, community service and have
financial need. We believe that the “life
skills” learned by students via participation
in sports are essential to their future
success. SASA scholarships allow these
skills to be further developed by a college
education and helps to ensure the future
success of our grantees.
SASA Sports Luncheons & “Spotlights”
These events are presented throughout the
year to build community awareness of how
various sport organizations are positively
impacting our community. Getting current
sporting information from an organization,
networking within the sport and business
community, as well as sharing ideas on how
to positively impact our youth through sport
are just some of the results that stem from
these events.
Why Do We Do It?
“Whether it be providing college
scholarships or playing a critical role
in supporting sports related
initiatives, the Sarasota Area Sports
Alliance (SASA) continues to be an
excellent resource for our community. SASA's
How Can You Get Involved?
There are several ways to become
involved and we will work with you to
find the “niche” that is best suited to
your needs.
You may decide to:
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involvement in youth and amateur sports, along
with assisting in sports tourism and sports
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marketing, is invaluable”
- Joe Barbetta,
Sarasota County Commission
“The SASA scholarship program has been
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Become a Board member or
“Teammate”
Sponsor an event
Donate to the SASA
Scholarship Program
Donate to our general fund
Volunteer to assist at an event
Contact us to get involved at
info@sarasotaareasportsalliance.org
extremely helpful for me here at Florida A&M.
Through SASA’s support, it has placed me in a
comfortable position in which I am
able to bear the expenses of the
University. I am not pressured with
notices of debts in any area, which
in turn allows me to focus more on
my school work and enjoying the
college experience. I am so honored to have
SASA Community Outreach
Projects are implemented on an as needed
basis to support sports initiatives that are
vital to the livability and economic health of
our community.
received this scholarship”
-David L. Williams III
2010 Scholarship Recipient
SASA Luncheon Speaker and former
Captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning/Stanley
Cup Champions - Dave Andreychuk