Applications open for Leadership Sarasota class of 2025

Applications are now being accepted for the next session of Leadership Sarasota, a program offered by the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce designed to identify and inspire future and current community leaders. 

Through in-depth views of the community, the 10-month Adult Leadership Sarasota program provides exposure and insight to Sarasota’s issues and key players while broadening their network with diverse leaders of multiple organizations.

Rising high school juniors and seniors may apply for Youth Leadership Sarasota, a nine-month program that allows students to explore career possibilities within the community. It is designed to provide students with the knowledge, tools and contacts to develop into successful leaders. Participants will be immersed in Sarasota’s businesses, organizations and every aspect of the community, all while earning community service hours.

The adult program runs Sept. 4, 2024, to May 15, 2025, and the deadline to apply is May 1. The youth program runs Sept. 21 2024, to May 8, 2025, and the deadline to apply is June 1. Applications are available online at SarasotaChamber.com. For more information, contact Pete Bartosik at [email protected] or 941-556-4039.