Sarasota County, FL Home Go Live TV Careers Connect With Us Translate A-Z RESIDENTS VISITORS BUSINESS GOVERNMENT I WANT TO... County Commission (BCC) - District 1 - Michael A. Moran District 2 - Christian Ziegler District 3 - Nancy C. Detert District 4 - Alan Maio District 5 - Ron Cutsinger Watch County Commission Meetings Commission Calendar Commissioners Email (Public Access Email) Proclamations and Certificates of Recognition Citizen Opinion Survey Redistricting + Government » County Commission (BCC) Michael A. Moran, District 1 Print Share & Bookmark Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option Font Size: + - Michael A. Moran was elected to the Sarasota County Commission in 2016. He served as the Vice Chair for 2019 and as Chair for 2020. Moran advocates conservative policies and is a respected leader in the Florida business community. His goal is to make government accountable to taxpayers and fully represent all constituents. He is committed to keeping Sarasota a world-class community to raise a family, start a business or have a fulfilling retirement, all with as little governmental intrusion as possible. He would like to build an environment that encourages youthful, talented citizens to remain in Sarasota. Moran is a tireless advocate for senior members of the community. He recognizes that protecting Sarasota’s gorgeous environmental landscape and developing the business community requires a healthy balance that is critical for the long-term success of the community. Moran is a self-made businessman who understands the struggles of meeting a payroll, paying taxes and dealing with governmental red tape. After selling his payroll and insurance firm in Michigan, Moran moved to Sarasota in 2002 with his wife of more than 26 years, Lori, and their two children, Laina and Mike, Jr. In addition to Moran’s extensive business experience, he has a bachelor’s degree in Business and Insurance from Michigan State University. Moran is a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), whose experience and formal education makes him well suited to deal with the financial dynamics facing Sarasota taxpayers. Appointments and memberships: 12th Circuit Juvenile Justice Circuit Advisory Board - Chair Airport Advisory Commission Sarasota County Agricultural Fair Association Suncoast Continuum of Care Leadership Council Value Adjustment Board Sarasota County Planning Commission - Former Vice Chair Sarasota Bay Estuary Program - Policy Board Member. Licensed Insurance Agent - Florida. Licensed Real Estate Agent - Florida. Citizens Tax Oversight Committee - Sarasota County. National Rifle Association (NRA) - Lifetime Member. Center for Autism Resources & Education (C.A.R.E.) Board Member. Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD). Appointed by Governor Rick Scott. SWFWMD Regulation Committee Chair. SWFWMD Finance/Outreach & Planning Vice Chair. Realtor Association of Sarasota & Manatee (RASM) - Member. Michigan State University Alumni. Finance & Insurance, B.A. President of Sarasota Republican Club. Guardian Ad Litem - Sarasota County. Republican Executive Committee (REC) - Member. Sarasota Rotary Club Member. Republican Women's Club of Sarasota - Member. NOVA Republican Club - Member. Gulf Coast Health Underwriters - Legislative Chair. Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC). Argus Foundation - Member. Florida Association Insurance Agents (FAIA) - Member. Contact Commissioner Moran mmoran@scgov.net 1660 Ringling Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34236 941-861-5000 Follow Commissioner Moran on Facebook ON ACCESS Sarasota County 1660 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34236 941-861-5000 TTY: 7-1-1 or 1-800-955-8771 KEEP UP TO DATE Privacy Policy Website Accessibility Dependent Special Districts Webmail (Employees Only)