The Downtown Sarasota Condo Association is hosting a "forum on optimal living" with several representatives from local government, business groups, nonprofits and more from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, at the Hyatt Regency, 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota. Click here for a full list of participants. Topics covered include what our community must provide to meet the needs of a healthy aging population, how to attract and retain young adults, the economic trends that are driving our rapid growth, how we can achieve balanced growth, how to provide lower-cost housing and more. Tickets are $30-$35 and are available here.