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Sarasota City Commission approves $99,500 settlement in Stanley lawsuit

Sarasota City Commission · January 5, 2026
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After a closed attorney‑client session on Jan. 5, the Sarasota City Commission voted 5‑0 to approve a $99,500 settlement in Denisha Stanley v. City of Sarasota (24‑CA‑003177). City Attorney said the closed session was conducted under Section 286.011(8) of the Florida Statutes.

The Sarasota City Commission voted unanimously on Jan. 5 to settle litigation brought by Denisha Stanley against the City of Sarasota for $99,500, the commission announced after returning from a closed attorney‑client session.

City Attorney Polzak told the commission the closed session had been held under Section 286.011(8) of the Florida Statutes and that notice of the session, including the…

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