Thank you to all the Ridge League city officials and staff who traveled to Tallahassee for the 2026 Florida League of Cities Legislative Action Days. You helped to ensure that our local voices were heard in the Capitol! We once again had record-breaking numbers, emphasizing the collective power of local voices making local choices.
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Bartow Membership Dinner
The City of Bartow and Mayor Tanya Tucker welcomed over two hundred elected officials, Associate Members, and guests to the Ridge League of Cities March Membership Dinner. Traditionally, the March dinner is held in Bartow with a Saint Patrick’s Day theme and dinner, with many guests wearing shamrocks, green clothing or green accessories. The Ridge…
Lake Wales Membership Dinner
The Ridge League of Cities had a fun and enjoyable evening at the February Membership Dinner meeting in Lake Wales. The event was held at the Lake Ashton Clubhouse and featured a Mardi Gras theme and dinner. Lake Wales Deputy Mayor Robin Gibson welcomed over two hundred municipal officials and guests to the event. Sixteen…
RLC President takes Oath as Lakeland Mayor
At the first Regular Commission Meeting for the City of Lakeland on January 5, 2026, Ridge League of Cities President Sara Roberts McCarley was sworn in as Mayor. McCarley follows Bill Mutz at the helm of the largest city within Polk County and the Ridge League. Congratulations Madam Mayor! Lakeland City Clerk Kelly Koos administers…
Auburndale Membership Dinner
The Ridge League of Cities December Membership Dinner Meeting was hosted by the City of Auburndale at the new Civic Center at Lake Ariana Park. The RLC dinner meeting was the first event to be held at the beautiful new facility overlooking Lake Ariana. A total of 280 attendees attended the dinner and “City Marketplace”…
Auburndale to Host “City Marketplace”
The City of Auburndale is very excited to host the Ridge League in December at the city’s new Civic Center at Lake Ariana Park. The new facility will also allow the RLC to hold our annual “City Marketplace” event for the 2025-2026 year. During the social hour, our Associate Members are invited to set up…
2025 ICMA Annual Conference
The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) recently held their 2025 Annual Conference in Tampa. Over 5300 local government leaders from around the globe attended this exceptional event including keynote addresses, educational sessions, workshops, and field demonstrations. Numerous officials from the Ridge League attended some, or all five transformative days at the Tampa Convention Center. Prior…