Municipal officials from throughout the Ridge League of Cities were well represented during the Florida League of Cities (FLC) Annual Conference held on August 14-16 at the Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek.  Over 125 municipal officials and senior staff from the Ridge League enhanced leadership skills, learn from industry experts, share ideas with peers,…

Ridge League of Cities Executive Director Bobby Green recently moderated a workshop at the Florida League of Cities Annual Conference held in Orlando.  The session titled “Veterans of the Dais: Best Practices from Experienced City Leaders” featured several long-serving elected officials from throughout Florida.  The panel consisted of Dade City Mayor Scott Black (Ridge League),…

The Ridge League of Cities congratulates Auburndale Communications Manager Josh Starr on being selected as one of five Public Service Pathways Scholarship winners.  The Florida League of Cities established the program to empower future civic leaders by offering up to five $5,000 scholarships for students considering impactful careers in public sector work.  Josh is seeking…

Congratulations to the Ridge League of Cities mayors recently elected to serve on the Florida League of Mayors (FLM) Board of Directors.  Auburndale Mayor Dorothea Taylor Bogert, Bowling Green Mayor Sam Fire, and Zolfo Springs Mayor Rod Cannon were all elected during the August 2025 Florida League of Cities Annual Conference held in Orlando.

For thirty years, the Ridge League of Cities has awarded academic scholarships.   This year, the RLC awarded four $2,500 Academic Scholarships and one $3,000 scholarship to graduates from various high schools within our six counties (Polk, Pasco, Highlands, DeSoto, Hardee, and Hillsborough).  Harrison School for the Arts graduate Paige Malykhin was awarded the $3,000 Ruthanne…

The Ridge League of Cities awarded five $1,250 Vocational/Trade Scholarships to graduates from various high schools within our six counties (Polk, Pasco, Highlands, DeSoto, Hardee, and Hillsborough).  Congratulations to the following 2025 RLC Vocational/Trade Scholarship recipients! Kadin Damron Whitaker graduated from Lake Gibson High School and plans to attend Traviss Technical College seeking certification in…