Meet Karen Manila, City Manager, Fruitland Park

How long have you been an FCCMA member, and why did you join? I became a member of FCCMA in June. I joined because of the educational and networking opportunities FCCMA provides. Being new to the State of Florida, having a network of experienced city managers I can reach out to will help in learning…

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July 2025 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: Lorie Mertens-Black, District III, Assistant City Manager, City of Casselberry, Full Member.

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Meet Lily Stewart, Intern, Palm Beach Gardens

How long have you been an FCCMA member and why did you join? I joined FCCMA in February 2025 because of its valuable resources – networking, training, conferences, webinars, publications, and scholarships. The organization also offers internships, and I was honored to be selected as the FCCMA Next Generation intern for Palm Beach Gardens. This…

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Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Broward County’s 50th Anniversary

On June 10, 2025, FCCMA Member Sarah Hannah-Spurlock presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Broward County Commission in celebration of their 50th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. Pictured Left to Right: Commissioner Michael Udine, Vice Mayor Mark Bogen, Commissioner Steve Geller, County Administrator Monica Cepero, Sarah Hannah-Spurlock, Mayor Beam Furr, Commissioner Hazelle…

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June 2025 President’s Message

There are several people I want to thank right away. Firstly, Mark Cunningham. Mark, thank you for your leadership over the past year. It has been a pleasure to have you as our president. Your leadership and commitment to advancing the goals of the organization have not gone unnoticed. Thank you. I look forward to…

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2025 Sponsors and Exhibitors

FCCMA would like to thank its sponsors and exhibitors for their contributions to the 2025 Annual Conference. The Association appreciates the many years of support. a5 Branding & Digital Accenture Acentria Public Risk Aclarian, LLC Advanced Robot Solutions AECOM Aetna Ajax Building Company, LLC American Data Group American Fidelity American Structurepoint, Inc. AngioScreen AshBritt, Inc.…

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2025 Years of Service to FCCMA Awards

45 years Carrie Hill Mark Ryan, Senior Advisor, FCCMA Sue Whittle 40 years Bob Barcinski Pam Brangaccio, National Coordinator for ICMA Senior Advisor Program, FCCMA Michael Crotty George Forbes, Senior Advisor, FCCMA 35 years James Drumm Barry Evans Ron Ferris, City Manager, City of Palm Beach Gardens Eugene Schiller 30 years Frank DiGiovanni James Drymon…

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June 2025 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: David Allen, District VII, Assistant County Administrator, Pasco County, Full Member; Stefanie Anderson, District VII, Fiscal Services Manager, Pasco County, Affiliate Member; Sammie Brown,…

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