Strickland named Sarasota Financial Administration Director

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Kelly Strickland has been promoted to financial administration director for the City of Sarasota, becoming the first woman to fill that role in the city's 100+ year history. Strickland has served as deputy finance director since 2009 and replaces John Lege who was recently tapped to be the assistant city manager. Prior to working for the City of Sarasota, Strickland served as the interim finance director and accounting supervisor for the Martin County School Board in Stuart, FL. She also was the assistant finance director for the Alachua County Clerk of Courts. Strickland earned a Bachelor of Arts in accounting from the University of West Florida and is a Certified Public Accountant and a Florida Certified Government Financial Officer.

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