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…
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…
Ridge League of Cities Executive Director Bobby Green recently moderated a workshop at the Florida League of Cities Annual Conference held in Orlando. The session titled “Veterans of the Dais: Best Practices from Experienced City Leaders” featured several long-serving elected…