Municipal officials from throughout the Ridge League of Cities were well represented during the Florida League of Cities (FLC) Annual Conference held on August 13-15 at the Diplomat Resort in Hollywood, Florida.  Over 130 municipal officials and senior staff from the Ridge League enhanced leadership skills, learn from industry experts, share ideas with peers, discuss…

The John Land Years of Service Award is named in honor of longtime Apopka Mayor John Land, who served his city for more than 60 years.  Each year at their Annual Conference, the Florida League of Cities recognizes elected officials who have reached a milestone of 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 years…

For over 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).  Scholarships are awarded to deserving high school seniors who intend on furthering…

The Ridge League of Cities awarded four $1,250 Vocational/Trade Scholarships this year to graduates from various high schools within our six counties (Polk, Pasco, Highlands, DeSoto, Hardee, and Hillsborough).  High school seniors who intend to learn a trade, and/or obtain a vocational certificate or degree at one of the state colleges or technical schools located within…

The Tom Fellows Event Center in Davenport played host to the Ridge League of Cites June Membership Dinner on Thursday June 11, 2026.  It was an exciting night as the Ridge League welcomed and congratulated the 2026 Vocational/Trade and 2026 Academic Scholarship recipients and guests.  Davenport Mayor Donna Fellows-Coffey welcomed the 232 attendees.   Our Associate…

The City of Lake Alfred rolled out the red carpet for the Ridge League’s April Membership Dinner Meeting.  The event was held in Citrus Hall on the campus of the University of Florida/IFAS Training Facility.  Over 175 municipal officials, guests and Associate Members were treated to a wonderful evening and dinner.  The City of Haines…