In a unanimous vote during this week’s regular city commission meeting, Sarasota city commissioners approved a request to fly the Pride flag at City Hall from May 5 through May 12. The decision comes in recognition of the 15th anniversary of the founding of the Fabulous Arts Foundation and in conjunction with this year’s Be Fabulous Music & Arts Pride Fest (formerly the Harvey Milk Festival) taking place in downtown Sarasota.
The request was presented by Shannon Fortner, founder and director of the Fabulous Arts Foundation and lead organizer of the festival, who spoke about the organization’s longstanding role in the community and the significance of the flag as a symbol of visibility and unity.
“This is our 15th year serving the Sarasota community and celebrating folks as they are,” Fortner told commissioners. “Flying the flag at City Hall during this important week aligns directly with our shared goals of representation, respect and unity.”…