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Sister Cities <\/span> Association
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Sister Cities <\/span>
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Sister Cities <\/span> Association of<\/span> Sarasota<\/h1>\n

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We promote peace through mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation\u2014one individual, one community at a time.<\/p>\n

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Welcome to Sister Cities Association of Sarasota<\/h2>\n

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The Sister Cities program was the vision of President Dwight D. Eisenhower who had witnessed firsthand the atrocities of World War II. He created the concept of Sister Cities at a White House conference on peace in 1956.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Sarasota Sister Cities program is entering its 62nd year of promoting peace through people.<\/p>\n

Sister Cities Association of Sarasota is an all-volunteer citizen diplomacy organization that works outside the realm of government, but with its support, to create a <\/span>wealth of lasting friendships\u2014one at a time\u2014to foster world peace.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The goal of Sister Cities is to foster respect and mutual understanding, cultural exchange, and cooperation between our Sister Cities.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Through cultural, educational, and economic initiatives, we celebrate diversity and strengthen international bonds. Our partnerships support trade, community engagement, and collaborative problem-solving on global challenges. Together, we promote peace and friendship across borders.<\/p>\n

Join us and share your ideas for projects with our Sister Cities!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Our Sister Cities<\/h2>\n

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The mission of Sister Cities Association of Sarasota (SCAS) is to foster international relationships between Sarasota and our Friendship and Sister Cities overseas by creating exchanges in the areas of culture, education, tourism, business and government. Learn more about our Sister Cities below.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dunfermline, Scotland<\/h3>\n

Sarasota, Florida, was first chartered by a group of Scottish businessmen in 1903. Dunfermline, Scotland, became Sarasota\u2019s fifth sister city in signing ceremonies at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in October 2002.<\/p>\n

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Merida, Yucatan, Mexico<\/h3>\n

M\u00e9rida is the capital and largest city of the Mexican state of Yucat\u00e1n, the Yucat\u00e1n Peninsula, south of Mexico City. It is located in the northwest part of the state, about 35 km (22 miles) from the Gulf of Mexico.<\/p>\n

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Tel Mond, Israel<\/h3>\n

In 1929, a group headed by Alfred Mond, a British industrialist and former Minister of Health who had taken a keen interest in Israel\u2019s pre-independence development, purchased land in the Sharon Valley.<\/p>\n

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SCAS hosts multiple events every month for our members and the general public of Sarasota. Find information about our upcoming events below.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0SCAS 2ND SARASOTA PEACE & UNDERSTANDING SUMMIT<\/h2>\n

JULY 30, 2026 | 5 – 7 PM | SELBY PUBLIC LIBRARY – JACK GELDBART AUDITORIUM | RSVP<\/h4>\n

As our community continues to navigate questions of trust, accountability, and civic responsibility, join the Sister Cities Association of Sarasota and our distinguished panel for a powerful opportunity to listen, reflect, and engage.<\/p>\n

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