About SASA

Founded in 2001, the Sarasota Area Sports Authority (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 scholarships and college tuition grants to qualified high school 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 Directors 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 programs and events in the Sarasota area.