Safety Harbor’s Tool Library

By Lisa Kothe, Director, Safety Harbor Public Library In early 2016, Safety Harbor Library staff saw a need for a tool lending library to provide our community access to tools at no cost. We put a call out, requesting quality, working-condition hand or electric tools. The response was overwhelming. We received donations of post hole…

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In Memoriam of Donald Stilwell

Donald Stilwell, former Lee County manager passed away on December 22, 2023 at the age of 85. He served as Lee County manager for 16 years. Donald received his bachelor’s degree in law from the University of Oregon and a Master of Public Administration from Lewis & Clark College in Portland. He has been a…

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January 2024 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 approved for membership. Pallavi Awasthi, District V, Assistant Professor of Public Policy, Nova Southeastern University, Affiliate Member; Juana Ayala, District VIII, HR Director/Executive Assistant to the City Manager,…

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Charlotte County Family Services Center

By Laurie Kimball, Human Services Grants Analyst, Charlotte County; Carrie Walsh, Human Services Director, Charlotte County; and Claire Jubb, Assistant County Administrator, Charlotte County Earlier this month, staff from our Aging and Adults and Veterans Services divisions of Human Services moved into their new location. This was not just a relocation or a new building…

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December 2023 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 approved for membership. Sophia Boyer, District VII, Assistant Fiscal Services Director of Public Safety, Pasco County, Full Member; Matthew Coppler, District VII, City Manager, City of Port Richey,…

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Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Davie’s 40th Anniversary

On Tuesday, November 15, 2023 the Town of Davie was recognized for its 40th Anniversary of the Council-Manager form of government, as a part of the FCCMA Professional Management Matters campaign. Pictured Left to Right: Vice Mayor Susan Starkey (District 3), Councilmember Marlon Luis (District 4), FCCMA Member Sarah Hannah-Spurlock, Mayor Judy Paul, Councilmember Michelle…

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