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Sarasota News Leader November 1, 2013 Page 40 performance in three months. During that City Council called on Harmer to take over time, they will not search for anyone else to as interim city manager, a post he held for six replace Reid, they agreed. months before being named manager. NOT THE FIRST TRANSITION In Sarasota, Harmer emphasizes long-term Harmer has 26 years of experience in local planning, including a close look at upcoming government, including almost eight as city budget projections and needs. manager of Titusville, where he also was exec- "From my time as a firefighter, I learned to utive director of the Community Development pace myself," he said. Agency. Additionally, he served as fire chief and emergency manager in Titusville. A projected revenue shortfall in 2016 and Prior to that, he was deputy fire chief in rising expenses will continue to draw board scrutiny. The budget was one focal point for Tallahassee. three commissioners' criticism of Reid in Before coming to Sarasota County, Harmer his last evaluation. Robinson took a number was senior vice president of the Pizzuti of opportunities during budget workshops Companies in Orlando, "a high-quality company developing industrial and commercial this year to point to the fact that the county projects in the Southeast," according to a has continued to draw from its Economic Uncertainty Reserve Fund instead of reducnews release from the county in July 2012. ing expenses. Harmer assisted with and facilitated projects and public-private partnerships to promote Harmer said it is important to "think out" the economic development, including a new next couple of years when it comes to the office and research park at Kennedy Space budget process. Center. In December, the County Commission will While Harmer was in Titusville, he oversaw a hold a pre-planning budget workshop that similar transition to the one precipitated by was scheduled during Reid's tenure. That Reid's termination in Sarasota County. discussion will include "how to match Harmer was fire chief when the Titusville city resources we have to service priorities," manager was fired in 1999. At that time, the Harmer notes. % Neal Schafers My interest in photography reminded me about how my smile made me unhappy. A childhood accident caused my permanent teeth to come in askew. I had seen how Dr. Koval restored the smile of a friend's father. With Dr. Koval, we discovered I also had cracked fillings and a shifted jaw – all which she corrected. I am 100% satisfied with Dr. Koval's meticulous work and sincere care to make my smile look natural and picture-perfect. For a complimentary consultation call 941.923.5406 To view our extensive smile gallery, visit askdrkoval.com ENHANCE YOUR SMILE. ENHANCE YOUR LIFE. Christine Koval, D.M.D. Awarded 20 Gold Medals for Smile Makeovers by the Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.