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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Professional Management Matters: Celebrating DeLand’s 95th Anniversary

On March 1, 2021, FCCMA District II Director presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the DeLand Commission and City Manager Michael Pleus in celebration of their 95th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. Left to Right: City Manager Michael Pleus, Commissioner Chris Cloudman, DeLand Assistant City Manager Michael Grebosz, Mayor Bob Apgar, Commissioner Charles…

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IN MEMORIAM: Carl Cheatham 1935 – 2021

Carl Cheatham, longtime city manager of Winter Haven, passed away February 19, 2021. FCCMA awarded him honorary membership in 2000 to recognize him for his significant contribution to the field of public administration. He served in Lake Wales over 10 years in various positions before becoming the city manager in 1969. He became the manager…

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March 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. Angelia G. Adediran, District V, Assistant City Manager, City of Deerfield Beach, Full Member; Peter Bieniek, District V, Director of Public Works, City of…

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February 2021 President’s Message

I want to thank everyone who attended the FCCMA Winter Institute that we held virtually this year. I had a great time, and it was nice catching up with all of you! A special thank you to our Institute Facilitator, Todd DeAngelis, Director of Communications, City of Parkland. His hours of preparation and execution, expert…

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Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Charlotte County’s 45th Anniversary

On February 23, 2021, FCCMA Member Rob Duncan presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Charlotte County Commission and County Administrator Hector in celebration of their 45th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. Left to Right: Commissioner Ken Doherty, Deputy County Administrator Emily Lewis, Commissioner Chris Constance (Vice Chair), County Administrator Hector Flores, Commissioner Bill…

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