Focus on Education and Avionics Program

By Zoie Saunders, Chief Education Officer, City of Fort Lauderdale Known for its beautiful beaches and waterways, Fort Lauderdale is working to become an education destination. The City of Fort Lauderdale Commission, comprised of four former educators, launched a reinvigorated focus on public education through the creation and recruitment of its first Chief Education Officer…

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March 2021 President’s Message

Well, looks like there might be a light to the end of this tunnel.  Actually, both tunnels, the global pandemic one and then, of course, there is my time as President of FCCMA.  The first I am excited about, the second gives me mixed emotions.  I have had a wonderful time over the last 10…

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Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Volusia County’s 50th Anniversary

On April 6, 2021, FCCMA District II Director Mike Grebosz presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Volusia County Commission and County Manager George Rectenwald in celebration of their 50th year as a Council-Manager form of government. Top row from left to right…Councilmembers: Ben Johnson, Billie Wheeler, Danny Robins, Jeff Brower (County Chair), Dr. Fred…

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Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Belleair’s 40th Anniversary

On April 6, 2021, FCCMA District VII Director Matthew Spoor presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Belleair Commission and Town Manager Joseph Murphy in celebration of their 40th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. Left to right: Town Manager Joseph Murphy, Deputy Mayor Tom Kurey, Commissioner Tom Shelly, Mayor Mike Wilkinson, Commissioner Thomas…

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Meet Tobey Phillips, Deputy County Administrator, Hernando County

How long have you been a FCCMA member and why did you join? I joined FCCMA in 2019. I had the privilege of being a scholarship recipient for the 2018 Annual Conference and was able to see firsthand how the sessions provide real solutions and information to city/county managers, the benefit of the networking opportunities…

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Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Indiatlantic’s 40th Anniversary

On Wednesday, April 7,  the Town of Indialantic was recognized by the Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA) for their 40-Year Anniversary of the council-manager form of government.  The actual anniversary occurred in 2020; however, due to COVID, the city was not able to be recognized until 2021. Mark Ryan, City Manager of Indian…

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Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Dunedin’s 95th Anniversary

On April 13, 2021, FCCMA District VII Director Matthew Spoor presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Dunedin Commission and City Manager Jennifer Bramley in celebration of their 95th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. Pictured: Safety Harbor City Manager Matt Spoor and Dunedin City Manager Jennifer Bramley. .

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Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Cape Canaveral’s 55th Anniversary

On Tuesday, April 20th  the City of Cape Canaveral was recognized by the Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA) for their 55-Year Anniversary of the Council-Manager form of government. Mark Ryan, City Manager of Indian Harbour Beach, a member of the FCCMA Communications Committee, presented the city with the #ICMA Recognition Award. Pictured Left…

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April 2021 New Members

The following membership applications have been received. If no current member comes forth with a reason why these applicants should not be approved as members, he/she will be invoiced for dues. Luisa Agathon, District V, Senior Assistant to the City Manager, City of Fort Lauderdale, Full Member; Maricela Arteaga, District VIII, Associates Degree in Political…

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Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Hollywood’s 95th Anniversary

On April 21, 2021, FCCMA Member Sarah Hannah-Spurlock presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Hollywood Commission and City Manager Wazir Ishmael in celebration of their 95th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. Pictured: City Manager Wazir Ishmael, Fort Lauderdale Nighttime Economy Manager Sarah Hannah-Spurlock and Mayor Josh Levy. .

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Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Melbourne Beach’s 30th Anniversary

On Wednesday, April 21, 2021 the Town of Melbourne Beach was recognized by the Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA) for their 30-Year Anniversary of the Council/Commission-Manager form of government.  The actual anniversary occurred in 2020; however, due to COVID, the town was not able to be recognized until 2021. Mark Ryan, City Manager…

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Oakland Park Vaccine Site

By David Hebert, City Manager, City of Oakland Park On Sunday January 3, frustrated by the required internet registration process failures and the massive congestion and long waits at vaccine sites, I called the county director of the state department of health and proposed a closed POD vaccine site targeting vulnerable seniors.  Seniors were identified…

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