Pictured: VSC ecognizes outgoing board members, Rick Konsavage and Ann Frescura, for their years of service. Pictured [l-r]: John LaCivita, Rick Konsavage, Ann Frescura and Hon. Ron Cutsinger.

Visit Sarasota County (VSC) announces new appointments and recognizes outgoing members to its Board of Directors for the 2025 fiscal year, which begins October 1. Joining the Board for two-year terms are Stacey Corley, President of Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, Jason Samson, General Manager of Aloft Sarasota, and Heather Van Wie, President and CEO of The Cottages On The Key. Serving on the 2025 Executive Committee are: Richard Russell, General Director of Sarasota Opera – Chair, Nick Mavrikas, Area General Manager of Spark by Hilton – Immediate Past Chair, John LaCivita, President/CEO of Willis Smith Construction – Vice Chair, Tim Self, Senior Vice President Investments, Gulfside Wealth – Secretary/Treasurer. Departing the Board this year are Ann Frescura, Executive Director of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce, and Rick Konsavage, Managing Director of The Resort at Longboat Key Club. Continuing their terms as members are: Hon. Ron Cutsinger, Sarasota County Commission; Mark Gordon, Managing Editor of the Business Observer; Kara Morgan, CEO of Venice Main Street; Mike Quillen, President of Gecko’s Hospitality Group; Wes Santos, General Manager of the Hyatt Regency Sarasota; and Susie Bowie, President/CEO of The William G. and Marie Selby Foundation.

Pictured: VSC ecognizes outgoing board members, Rick Konsavage and Ann Frescura, for their years of service. Pictured [l-r]: John LaCivita, Rick Konsavage, Ann Frescura and Hon. Ron Cutsinger.