HCP Associates Presents Findings of the 34th Annual Sarasota County Citizen Opinion Survey
SARASOTA, Fla. (October 21, 2025) HCP Associates recently presented the 34th Annual Sarasota County Citizen Opinion Survey findings to the Board of County Commissioners.
These results were presented alongside Dr. Joshua Scacco, Director of the Center for Sustainable Democracy at the University of South Florida (USF), and fellow USF students, Isabella Rengifo and Kade Kranjc. This working relationship with HCP allows students to gain useful experience with applied research.
HCP began its partnering on the survey in 2018 and helped enhance the questionnaire and sample size to better reflect the growth in Sarasota County since the first study was conducted. Topics explored in the 2025 survey included citizen satisfaction, household stressors, county budget, growth and development, infrastructure, and more.
“This study provides timely information to Sarasota County’s elected officials and administration each year,” said Jack Smith, Director of Community Insights and Engagement at HCP Associates. “The methodology allows for consistent engagement with the community, offers perspectives on current topics, and tracks changes in residential perceptions on a range of quality of life issues.”
These insights provided by HCP’s research help guide the administration’s strategic decision-making process and future public outreach. To watch the presentation or view a copy, visit https://www.scgov.net/government/county-commission/citizen-opinion-survey
About HCP Associates
With nearly 40 years of experience, HCP Associates specializes in research, branding, strategic planning, digital execution, and cinematic storytelling. Combining deep expertise with innovative digital solutions, HCP creates compelling, results-driven content for clients across a dozen industries worldwide.
For more information, visit www.hcpassociates.com.
About the Center for Sustainable Democracy at the University of South Florida:
The Center for Sustainable Democracy (CSD) at the University of South Florida is a nonpartisan, multi-disciplinary research center focusing on challenges posed to and opportunities for democracy and civil society in the 21st century. Sustainable democracy means governance, information, and societal processes that empower people to make informed decisions and engage in public life. CSD emphasizes research and engagement regarding how political and civic leaders, journalists, and everyday individuals sustain democratic life in Florida, the United States, and globally. For more information about the Center for Sustainable Democracy at USF, visit https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/centers/csd/.
About the Florida Institute of Government at the University of South Florida:
The Florida Institute of Government at USF serves governments and non-profit entities within a 9-county region to increase the effectiveness and quality of government in Florida through applied research, training, technical assistance programs, and public service. For more information about the Florida Institute of Government at USF, visit http://fiog.usf.edu.