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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…