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PHOTO GALLERY: 'Meet-and-greet' with finalists for Sarasota County administrator


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 5:00 a.m. November 15, 2011
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PHOTO GALLERY: 'Meet-and-greet' with finalists for Sarasota County administrator
Candidates for the job of Sarasota County administrator answer questions from the audience inside the Potter Building.
Candidates for the job of Sarasota County administrator answer questions from the audience inside the Potter Building.
Rod Krebs asks a question how well each of the finalists manage with partnering with others, specifically with commissioners.
Rod Krebs asks a question how well each of the finalists manage with partnering with others, specifically with commissioners.
Bruce Dillon asks a question to the four finalists during the Q&A portion of the
Bruce Dillon asks a question to the four finalists during the Q&A portion of the "meet-and-greet" event, Monday, Nov. 14, at the Potter Building.
Fred Russell, administrator of the consolidated city/county government of Augusta, Ga.
Fred Russell, administrator of the consolidated city/county government of Augusta, Ga.
Randall Reid, manager of Alachua County
Randall Reid, manager of Alachua County
Edward Mitchell, administrator of West Palm Beach
Edward Mitchell, administrator of West Palm Beach
James Baker, manager of York County, S.C.
James Baker, manager of York County, S.C.
Randall Reid chats with some local firemen who came out to the
Randall Reid chats with some local firemen who came out to the "meet-and-greet."
John Maxwell moderated the Q&A, Monday, Nov. 14, at the Potter Building.
John Maxwell moderated the Q&A, Monday, Nov. 14, at the Potter Building.
County commissioner Carolyn Mason speaks to the crowd prior to the Q&A with the four finalists for the job of Sarasota County administrator.
County commissioner Carolyn Mason speaks to the crowd prior to the Q&A with the four finalists for the job of Sarasota County administrator.
Terry Lewis, interim Country administrator, speaks to the crowd, Monday, Nov. 14, at the Potter Building.
Terry Lewis, interim Country administrator, speaks to the crowd, Monday, Nov. 14, at the Potter Building.
Carolyn Mason and Terry Lewis
Carolyn Mason and Terry Lewis
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Randall Reid talks with Wade Matthews.
Randall Reid talks with Wade Matthews.
Matt Wooddall gets a chance to talk with Edward Mitchell.
Matt Wooddall gets a chance to talk with Edward Mitchell.
Mayor Suzanne Atwell shakes hands with Randall Reid at the
Mayor Suzanne Atwell shakes hands with Randall Reid at the "meet-and-greet" event, Monday, Nov. 14, at the Potter Building
Mike Lasche chats with James Baker prior to the Q&A portion of the
Mike Lasche chats with James Baker prior to the Q&A portion of the "meet-and-greet" event, Monday, Nov. 14, at the Potter Building.
A large crowd came out to see what the four finalists for the job of Sarasota County administrator had to say.
A large crowd came out to see what the four finalists for the job of Sarasota County administrator had to say.
The four candidates sat up on a small stage inside the Potter Building and answered questions from the crowd.
The four candidates sat up on a small stage inside the Potter Building and answered questions from the crowd.

 

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