FCCMA 2025 Photo Contest Winner: City of Wauchula

Congratulations to the City of Wauchula, the FCCMA 2025 Photo Contest Winner. This photo will be featured on the cover of the 2025-2026 Membership Directory. By: Katie Wheeler, Communications Coordinator, City of Wauchula The winning image is an awe-inspiring aerial view of one of the boardwalks in Peace River Park. Photographer 863Aerials said, “This photo…

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Mixed-Use Redevelopment Needed to Save Florida

Ray Liggins P.E., Village Manager, Village of Royal Palm Beach Florida’s environment provides the foundation for this state’s quality of life and is the cornerstone of its economy. Tourism officials market Florida’s distinctive lifestyle, and economic development leaders promote it to attract new business. Residents enjoy the many benefits this lifestyle offers. Recently, Florida’s population…

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March 2025 President’s Message

Congratulations to the four cities selected as internship host recipients: Crystal River, Flagler Beach, Lauderdale Lakes, and Palm Beach Gardens. 2025 FCCMA Annual Conference – Registration is now open for the FCCMA Annual Conference in Orlando! The conference will be held May 28-31 at the Rosen Shingle Creek. Register by May 9, 2025, for the…

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March 2025 New Members

The following membership application has been received. If no current member comes forth with a reason why the applicant should not be approved as a member, he/she will be approved for membership: Leondrae Camel, District IV, City Manager, City of South Bay, Full Member; Dominic Hamilton, District III, Chief Information Officer, City of Indian Harbour Beach, Affiliate…

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Remembering Dan Kleman

By: Lynn Tipton, FCCMA Executive Director Emeritus Friend, colleague, leader, storyteller, innovator, and family man are just some of the many words that come to mind when thinking about Dan Kleman. After a full career and busy retirement, his many friends are remembering Dan, who passed away last week, and reflecting on his legacy within…

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