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 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…
For the third year, the Ridge League of Cities partnered with Toys for Tots in their annual toy campaign. Guests at the October Membership Dinner in Winter Haven were asked to bring an unwrapped toy for distribution during the Christmas…
Winter Haven Membership Dinner The City of Winter Haven played host to the October 2025 Ridge League of Cities Membership Dinner. Mayor Nathanel Birdsong, the Winter Haven Commission and City Staff planned for an excellent evening with Nora Mayo Hall…
The Ridge League October Dinner Meeting will be held in Winter Haven on Thursday October 9, 2025. Our guest speaker for the evening will be Jonathan Lamm, Fire Chief at the City of Cocoa, Florida. Chief Lamm has a background…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…