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: John 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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Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Belleair’s 45th Anniversary

As a part of the FCCMA Professional Management Matters initiative, the Town of Belleair Deputy Mayor, Commissioners, and City Manager were recognized for 45 years of the Commission-Manager form of government by Pinellas County Assistant County Administrator Matt Spoor. Pictured left to right: Deputy Mayor Tom Shelly, Commissioner Patricia Barris, Commissioner Tom Kelly, Commissioner Todd…

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Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Dunedin’s 100th Anniversary

As a part of the FCCMA Professional Management Matters initiative, the City of Dunedin’s Mayor, Vice Mayor, City Commissioners, City Manager, and Deputy City Manager were recognized for 100 years of the Commission-Manager form of government by Pinellas County Assistant County Administrator Matt Spoor. Pictured front row left to right: Pinellas County Assistant County Administrator…

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March 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: Brian Bradley, District VI, Deputy City Manager, City of Marathon, Full Member; Devyn Brown, District VI, Senior Project Manager, HR Green, Inc., Corporate Member;…

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February 2026 President’s Message

Congratulations to the City of Cape Canaveral—winner of the FCCMA Annual Photo Contest! Thank you to all who participated and shared your incredible images. This year’s submissions highlighted the beauty, diversity, and unique character of our Florida communities. Our runners-up, the Town of Longboat Key, the Village of Palm Springs, and the City of Oviedo,…

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Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Longwood’s 40th Anniversary

As a part of the FCCMA Professional Management Matters initiative, the City of Longwood’s District Mayors, City Council, and City Manager were recognized for 40 years of the Council-Manager form of government by Senior Advisor George Forbes. Pictured left to right: City Manager William Watts, District 1 Deputy Mayor, Abby Shoemaker, District 5 Mayor, Brian…

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