Sarasota groups work together to address homelessness

SARASOTA - The Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness says the homeless population has skyrocketed because of the bad economy. Homelessness has an effect on residents and businesses in our community; the problem is that there's a lack of resources.

That's why the Downtown Sarasota Alliance recently held a meeting about homelessness. More than 120 people showed up, all wanting to help.

You often see people standing on street corners holding signs asking for money or a job; some Suncoast residents see it everyday.