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NewsYourobserverJuly 2, 2026Sarasota County

Sarasota City Commission Meeting Agenda: July 6

The Sarasota City Commission will meet on July 6 to discuss allowing food trucks in the Downtown Bayfront zone and to fill vacancies on several city boards. This meeting marks the first session with a permanent city manager in 21 months.

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Why It Matters

The commission will decide whether to expand food truck operations into the Downtown Bayfront zone, potentially changing business regulations for that area.

Key Facts

  • The commission will provide direction to staff regarding a request to permit food trucks in the Downtown Bayfront zone district.
  • The commission will appoint members to the Planning Board, Sarasota Housing Authority Board, and Board of Adjustment.
  • Vice Mayor Kathy Kelley Ohlrich will chair an auditor selection committee to review applications from Hugh Fiore and Kelly Brown.
  • Food trucks were previously permitted in North Trail, Central Business Newtown, Downtown Edge, and Governmental districts in 2021.
  • Food truck permissions were expanded to the Downtown Core in 2022 and Urban Mixed-Use in 2024.
  • Karie Friling is presiding over her first City Commission meeting as city manager.
  • The city is being recognized for 80 years under the council-manager form of government.
  • The meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 6, at 9 a.m. at 1565 First St.

Who's Mentioned

organizationInternational City/County Management Association“Recognizing the city for 80 years of council-manager government.”personRebecca Owens“Applicant for Planning Board.”personHugh Fiore“Applicant for auditor selection committee.”personTiffany Nisbet“Applicant for Planning Board.”personMatthew Ruch“Board of Adjustment member whose term is ending.”personDan Deleo“Planning Board member with expiring term.”location1565 First St“Address of the City Hall meeting chamber.”organizationSarasota City Commission“Governing body holding the meeting.”personKelly Brown“Applicant for auditor selection committee.”personCarolyn Mason“Housing Authority Board member with expiring term.”personTerrill Salem“Applicant for Board of Adjustment.”personDavid Morgan“Housing Authority Board member with expiring term.”personDamien Blumetti“Applicant for Board of Adjustment.”personJustin Bloom“Applicant for Planning Board.”personKarie Friling“New city manager presiding over her first meeting.”personShane Lamay“Applicant for Planning Board.”personNorman Schimmel“Applicant for Planning Board.”personKathy Kelley Ohlrich“Vice Mayor chairing the auditor selection committee.”