Grant manager role added
Sarasota Manatee Airport AuthorityFlorida- Detected
- Aug 24, 2026
- 65 days ago
- Sector
- Grants
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From the meeting
The FY 2027 personnel summary dated August 12, 2026 added a Grant Manager position as part of the proposed increase from 186 to 195 full-time staff. 5 million in capital projects with major reliance on AIP, FDOT, Passenger Facility Charges, Customer Facility Charges, and future bonds. This leadership and staffing move is a buying trigger because it supports more grant applications, compliance, and funded project execution.
- Meeting date
- August 24, 2026
- Agency
- Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority
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