Susan Stanton lands new job

LAKE WORTH - The former Largo city manager who was fired after her plans to have a sex change became public has landed a new job as the city manager for Lake Worth.

Susan Stanton -- formerly known as Steven -- was one of four finalists interviewed by Lake Worth commissioners. They made their decision Tuesday.

Stanton was fired by the Largo City Commission in early 2007 after working for the city for more than 16 years. Later that year, Stanton was a finalist for a city manager position in Sarasota but did not ultimately get the job.

The city still has to negotiate an employment contract with Stanton, but the starting annual salary ranges from $140,000 to $160,000.