On April 26, 2018, FCCMA District VIII Director Jim Gleason presented a certificate to the Fruitland Park Commission and City Manager Gary La Venia. The certificate recognized the city for its 35th anniversary of operation under the commission-manager form of government.
Pictured left to right: Gary La Venia, City Manager, Fruitland Park; Mayor Chris Cheshire and Jim Gleason, City Manager, Mascotte.