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Lakeland Membership Dinner
The City of Lakeland played host to the Ridge League of Cities on Tuesday September 16, 2025, to see one of their own, City Commissioner Sara Roberts McCarley be sworn in as RLC President for the 2025-2026 year. Outgoing President and Zolfo Springs Mayor Rod Cannon call the Business Session to order and completed an…
2025 FLC Home Rule Heroes
Each year, the Florida League of Cities recognizes Home Rule Heroes. These award recipients are municipal officials and staff who went above and beyond to protect Home Rule during the previous regular Legislative Session. These dedicated individuals played a critical role in supporting the League’s advocacy efforts, engaging with legislators, sharing real-world perspectives, and helping…
Congratulations Ridge League President Sara Roberts McCarley
Lakeland Commissioner Sara Roberts McCarley was sworn in as the 2025-2026 Ridge League of Cities President on September 16, 2025, at the Membership Dinner Meeting hosted by the City of Lakeland. She was administered the Oath of Office by Florida League of Cities President and Vice Mayor of Sanibel Holly Smith. President Roberts McCarley served…
Leavengood named Municipal Official of the Year
Congratulations to Lake Alfred City Manager Ryan Leavengood! Ryan was recently named the Ridge League of Cities 2025 Municipal Official of the Year and awarded the Nettie B. Draughon Award. This annual award is named in memory of former Ridge League of Cities Executive Director Nettie Draughon who worked in municipal government for 57 years,…
Welcome FLC President Holly Smith
The Ridge League of Cities is pleased to welcome Florida League of Cities President Holly D. Smith to our September Membership Dinner Meeting in Lakeland. President Smith will administer the Oath of Office to the Ridge League officers and Board of Directors. Vice Mayor Holly D. Smith has served on the Sanibel City Council since…
2025 FLC Annual Conference
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,…