Sarasota has confirmed the hiring of its first female city manager after the commission approved the contract of Karie Friling.
Friling will begin on May 29 — about 21 months since Sarasota last had a permanent city manager. The city will pay her a $279,500 annual salary, with a 2% annual cost-of-living increase. She said in a statement that she was honored by the board’s confidence in her.
“I believe in visible, engaged leadership – listening first, building strong relationships, and working collaboratively with commissioners, staff, local businesses, and residents,” Friling said. “I look forward to making Sarasota my home and becoming a part of this wonderful community.”…