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, discuss strategies for Florida’s future, and heard about the latest in products and services for municipal governments.  The Ridge League held its annual breakfast meeting on Saturday August 16 with 102 in attendance.  Our thanks to the Central Florida Development Council, Duke Energy, and Chastain Skillman | DCCM for their sponsorship of the breakfast.   The following special recognitions were made during the breakfast meeting:

.              Lake Placid Council Member Nell Frewin-Hays, Vice Mayor Debra Worley, and Administrator Charlette Ganas Rodriguez

.              RLC Conference stipends awarded to Lake Alfred Commissioner Ronnie Robinson, Lake Hamilton Mayor Phillis Hall, and Frostproof Council Member Adam Greenway

.              Former Florida League of Cities Presidents from the RLC including Leo Longworth, Philip Walker, and Scott Black

.              Florida League of Mayors Board Members Auburndale Mayor Dorothea Taylor Bogert, Bowling Green Mayor Sam Fite, and Zolfo Springs Mayor Rod Cannon

.              Florida League of Cities Board Members Winter Haven Mayor Pro Tem Brian Yates and Haines City Mayor Morris West

.              FLC Public Service Pathways Scholarship Winner Auburndale Communications Manager Josh Starr       

.              Sponsors Sean Malott with the Central Florida Development Council, Kym Graves with Duke Energy, and Jay Chastain with Chastain Skillman | DCCM

.              Florida League of Cities Staff including Trevor Reschny, Safety and Risk Consultant; and Casey Cook, Chief of Legislative Affairs

It was great to see the Ridge League representation at the FLC Annual Conference and breakfast meeting!