Sarasota News Leader
October 26, 2012
Meanwhile, Hoverter is drafting yet another advertisement for the opening of a city depart- ment head position — his own. He plans to retire soon as well.
City Manager Tom Barwin will make the final choice for all three positions.
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In a 12-month period, the city will have re- placed four of seven department heads and the city manager. In city history, this is an un- precedentedly rapid change of leadership.
So far, none of the replacements reflects an internal promotion.
Finance Director Chris Lyons is leaving the city because of health reasons. Photo by Stan Zimmer- man
