"I am a husband, father, resident and proud taxpayer of Sarasota County.  I want my county to thrive.  The key to Sarasota County’s continuing prosperity is an adequate supply of good-paying careers, economic diversity and the aggressive protection of our way of life here.  Both of my children graduated from the University of Florida.  My daughter, Laina, continues to reside in Sarasota County, and my son Mikey lives in Austin Texas working for an Elon Musk company using his degree as a mechanical engineer.  My amazing wife, Lori (married 30 years), and I are committed to Sarasota County and will do whatever it takes to protect our quality of life. We want to watch our grandchildren enjoy one of the best places on earth…Sarasota, Florida!"  
Mike Moran
Sarasota County Commissioner, District 1
Sarasota County Tax Collector Candidate