May 2026 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 approved for membership: Cale Clement, Territory Manager, The Garland Company, Corporate Member; Michael Giardino, District IV, City Manager, City of Stuart, Full Member; and David Williams, Retired…

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April 2026 President’s Message

As we move further into the spring season, FCCMA continues to provide opportunities for connection, learning, and professional growth. On March 27, the FCCMA Nominating Committee convened to interview candidates for the 2026-2027 Board of Directors. The Committee is recommending the City Manager of Jacksonville Beach, Mike Staffopoulos, as President-Elect. Mike currently serves on the…

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Meet Tristan Sommer, Intergovernmental Liaison, Pinellas County

How long have you been an FCCMA member and why did you join? I submitted my FCCMA membership application on October 30. I wanted to join FCCMA for professional advancement, networking opportunities, and to better learn how city managers and county administrators effectively handle their responsibilities – juggling many abstractions and being able to deliver…

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April 2026 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 approved for membership: Joseph Alarie, Jr., District III, President, Alarie Design Assoc. Inc., Corporate Member; Jeffrey Hauge, District VI, Community Services Director, Town of Fort Myers Beach,…

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March 2026 President’s Message

It was wonderful to see so many of you at the Winter Institute, held February 26-27 at the Hard Rock Hotel in Daytona Beach. On behalf of all participants, I would like to thank the Planning Committee for their hard work in organizing such a meaningful program. This year’s theme, Finding Opportunity in Uncertain Times,…

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