Sarasota chamber names former city manager to leadership post

The former Sarasota city manager has been named the new director of government affairs for the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce. Marlon Brown will take on the position, effective Jan. 17.

Brown served as city manager for Sarasota from 2021 until October 2024, when he retired. Before that, he was deputy city manager, from 2009 to 2021.

"His regional experience in working with both city, county and state government, as well as his work with many community organizations, makes him a solid fit for this role,” President and CEO of the Sarasota Chamber Heather Kasten says in a statement. “We are thrilled and honored to have him join our team.”