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After months of planning with University Town Center (UTC) and volunteers of the Sister Cities Association of Sarasota (SCAS), our third annual Lunar New Year event was completed with huge success on February 17, the first day of the Year of the Horse. The two-hour...
August 7, 2025 • Selby Public Library, Sarasota On the evening of August 7, Sarasota Sister Cities presented Building Bridges: Sarasota Peace & Understanding Summit, an event that exceeded expectations and affirmed the community’s appetite for honest dialogue,...
By Kun Shi, City Director for Xiamen (Siming) The Sister Cities Association of Sarasota (SCAS) held its second annual Lunar New Year event on February 2, 2025, co-sponsored with the Ringling College of Art and Design to celebrate the year of the Snake. The...
Explore the SCAS delegation’s memorable visit to Mérida, highlighting cultural experiences, historical sites, and culinary delights from their journey.
Read about the SCAS visit to Xiamen, fostering cultural exchange, educational partnerships, and economic opportunities between Sarasota and Xiamen.
The Sister Cities Association of Sarasota’s Bastille Day celebration at Moulin Blanc Café featured heartfelt speeches, community support, and set the stage for future cultural exchanges and events. Missed the 80+ attendee event? Read the recap!
On May 15th SCAS hosted its annual members meeting. With a significant turnout of current members, guests, and former members, the event highlighted our community’s spirit and collaboration and outlined achievements and future goals, including ambitious plans for trips to Sister Cities such as Xiamen, China, and Merida, Mexico.
On May 2nd at 5pm, the Selby Library was the setting for an unforgettable evening hosted by the Sister Cities Association of Sarasota. The event featured Chef Amalia, whose life story and culinary expertise captivated everyone present. The discussion, centered around...
Sarasota recently marked a significant milestone in its international relations by reinforcing its Sister City bond with Dunfermline, Scotland. The happenings in early April, highlighted in an article by Jim DeLa from the Observer, were enriched by a joy-filled visit...
On February 10th, the Sister Cities Association of Sarasota (SCAS) and USF Sarasota-Manatee hosted an unforgettable Lunar New Year celebration with over 200 attendees.
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