Florida League of Cities

QC Live May 2026 Webinar
2026-05-11 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom Webinar
Tune in monthly for insight and engaging conversations that take us beyond today’s headlines. We’ll explore what cities are doing and can do to turn the challenges of the present into better futures for our cities and our residents!
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SCHrhG8mRe6ZvejLY-aDJQ
You will receive a confirmation email after you register with your join information.
Contact Christen Dangro Cdangro@flcities.com with any questions.

FACC Budget/Board of Directors Meetings
2026-05-07 09:30 - 11:30 | Zoom
Visit the Florida Association of City Clerks (FACC) website to learn more.

57th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week
2026-05-03 - 2026-05-09
Visit the Florida Association of City Clerks website here to learn more.

Institute for Elected Municipal Officials II (IEMO II)
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-25 | Renaissance Orlando Resort and Spa (1905 Hotel Plaza Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830)
IEMO II is reserved for graduates of the IEMO I program or those elected city officials who have completed one or more terms in office. Workshops include media relations, growth management, advanced municipal finance, and personnel and labor issues.
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For more information, please click here.

FACC Webinar: What Every City Clerk Needs to Know About Municipal Elections
2026-04-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Zoom

FACC Board of Directors Meeting
2026-04-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-19 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Zoom

NLC RISC IT Symposium
2026-04-16 - 2026-04-17 | Orlando, FL

FBC-LEO Conference
2026-04-15 - 2026-04-17 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens (3705 Spectrum Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33612, United States)

QC Live April 2026 Webinar
2026-04-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom Webinar
Tune in monthly for insight and engaging conversations that take us beyond today’s headlines. We’ll explore what cities are doing and can do to turn the challenges of the present into better futures for our cities and our residents!
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_A6u_NiZkRmmPvch6gnk9gw
You will receive a confirmation email after you register with your join information.
Contact Christen Dangro Cdangro@flcities.com with any questions.

FCCMA Onsite Training: AI for Local Governments - Challenges and Opportunities
2026-04-03 09:00 - 13:00 | AB9 (Water School), 10501 FGCU Boulevard South, Fort Myers
AI for Local Governments: Challenges and Opportunities
April 3, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
AB9 (Water School), 10501 FGCU Boulevard South, Fort Myers
ICMA Practices: 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14
Coffee (regular and decaf) water, and donuts in the morning and a box lunch will be provided for lunch.
Parking is free and details will be forwarded before the event.
Program Summary:
Artificial Intelligence for government operations has become a reality in 2026. Local governments are considering how best to incorporate AI platforms to improve service delivery by assessing their policies, procedures, and available resources to ensure use of this technology is practical, applicable, and implementable. A panel of local government managers in southwest Florida will convene at FGCU to discuss the implications of AI, both in terms of challenges and opportunities and learn from each other’s experiences to date. This will be an informal discussion among the panelists. Attendees of this program will have plenty of opportunity to engage with the panelist by offering their own insights and pose questions for discussion.
Program Moderators:
FGCU ICMA Student Chapter Officers
Panelists:

Terry Atchley, County Manager, Hardee County
Amy Patterson, County Manager, Collier County
Emily Lewis, Deputy County Administrator, Charlotte County
Michael Ilczyszyn, City Manager, Cape Coral
Casey Lucius, City Manager, Marco Island
Dana Souza, City Manager, Sanibel
William McKannay Town Manager, Fort Myers Beach

Click here to register.

FCCMA Webinar: 2026 Legislative Session Update
2026-04-02 14:00 - 15:00
2026 Legislative Session Update
April 2, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
ICMA Practice Areas: 2, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 14
Program Summary:
Join us for a look back at what policy made it to the finish line and what is still in play. Guests will share where you can go to better understand the impacts and how to educate your organization and community.
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FLC Legislative Session Review Webinar
2026-03-24 14:00 - 15:30
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l7UQvuB_TS69Fz83cE-m1Q

Quarterly Ethics Webinar
2026-03-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom Webinar
Join our guests and us for engaging, sometimes entertaining, always informative explorations of the ethical challenges elected officials may face. With new topics each quarter, you won’t want to miss it!
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__UmCRZkSTHO6dVwcT2ZmnA
Contact Christen Dangro Cdangro@flcities.com with any questions.

FLC Welcome Webinar
2026-03-11 14:00 - 14:30
The Florida League of Cities (FLC) is the united voice for Florida’s cities, towns, and villages. A nonpartisan organization, the League advocates on behalf of Florida’s cities and supports local leaders through specialized events, training, resources, and services. In this Welcome Webinar, we’ll explore the array of offerings the FLC provides, and you can discover how FLC’s programs, uniquely crafted for cities, are tailored to address the specific needs of your municipality.
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FLC Grant Application: Writing and Submission
2026-03-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Microsoft Teams Meeting
Grant Application: Writing and Submission
Join us for an interactive webinar Q&A panel featuring The Ferguson Group and our dedicated Grants Coordinator, Mindy Collier, focused on the essentials of grant application, writing, and submission. This panel will offer practical guidance on strengthening your overall grant strategy. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain insights directly from experts to support their community and their funding goals.
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_48Q0MAIKQ4ySsw7_q_6B-g

QC Live March 2026 Webinar
2026-03-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom Webinar
Tune in monthly for insight and engaging conversations that take us beyond today’s headlines. We’ll explore what cities are doing and can do to turn the challenges of the present into better futures for our cities and our residents!
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NfL6G1H_TJuKH6QYBa_44Q
You will receive a confirmation email after you register with your join information.
Contact Christen Dangro Cdangro@flcities.com with any questions.

FCCMA Webinar: Staying Centered in Divided Times
2026-03-05 14:00 - 15:00
Staying Centered in Divided Times
March 5, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
ICMA Practice Areas: 5, 6, 13 and 14
Program Summary:
This session explores the evolving challenges of public incivility and the practical strategies managers use to maintain organizational stability. It focuses on the delicate balance between fostering community transparency and protecting the mental and physical well-being of public staff.
Objectives:

Identify new patterns of public hostility and their impact on day-to-day municipal operations.
Share proven de-escalation techniques for public forums, one-on-one interactions, and digital platforms.
Develop frameworks for institutional resilience that empower emerging leaders to lead with both compassion and professional boundaries.

Speakers:

Frank Babinec, Retired City Manager, Coral Springs
Jason Davis, City Manager, Fort Walton Beach
Jim Hanson, Senior Advisor
Casey Lucius, Interim City Manager, Marco Island

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First Offering! State-Mandated 4-Hour Ethics Webinar
2026-02-18 10:00 - 15:30 | Zoom Webinar
Sign up today. The class contains a morning and afternoon session to cover all 4 hours with a lunch break in between. Meet the state requirement and maybe, just maybe, enjoy doing it!
Session 1: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Florida Ethics Law (Chapter 112)
BREAK
Session 2: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Florida Public Records and Public Meetings Law
Participating in the FULL four hours of this webinar meets the state requirement for annual ethics training. We hope to see you there!
PLEASE NOTE: Attendees for this class are required to both log-in and have audio access to be awarded credit. Instructors use both slides and verbal information/illustrations throughout the course. No audio-only attendance will count toward completion of the course. If you are registering multiple people, each one must have a different email address. Attendance cannot be tracked if the same email address is used for multiple individuals.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4ne3IolPQuOnwrFSk1EOrg
Contact Christen Dangro Cdangro@flcities.com with any questions.

FACC Webinar: Land Use Planning & Annexations
2026-02-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Zoom

FLM Regional Roundtable Events
2026-02-12 12:00 - 2026-02-13 11:00 | Ocala
Visit the Florida League of Mayors website here to learn more.

QC Live February 2026 Webinar
2026-02-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom Webinar
Tune in monthly for insight and engaging conversations that take us beyond today’s headlines. We’ll explore what cities are doing and can do to turn the challenges of the present into better futures for our cities and our residents!
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_feGZlVWfTUyhLGYFE9LCYQ
You will receive a confirmation email after you register with your join information.
Contact Christen Dangro Cdangro@flcities.com with any questions.

Institute for Elected Municipal Officials I (IEMO I)
2026-02-06 - 2026-02-07 | 245 Water St (245 Water St, Jacksonville, Florida 32202)
IEMO I is specially designed for elected officials and those with less than one term in office. Workshops include an overview of Florida municipal government and intergovernmental relations, strategies and best practices for effective councils, budgeting and accounting, taxes and other revenue sources, and parliamentary procedures.
For more information, please click here.
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FCCMA Webinar: How Cities Build Buy-In and Deliver Long-Term Strategic Success
2026-02-05 14:00 - 15:00
From Planning to Progress: How Cities Build Buy-In and Deliver Long-Term Strategic Success
February 5, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
ICMA Practice Areas: 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13 and 14

Program Summary:
Strategic planning is only successful when both the organization and the community it serves believe in the vision. Join us for our webinar “From Planning to Progress: How Cities Build Buy-In and Deliver Long-Term Strategic Success,” where expert panelists will share practical strategies for engaging staff, fostering community trust, and turning strategic plans into sustainable action. Learn proven approaches and hear success stories from cities that have transformed planning efforts into measurable results and lasting impact.
Speakers:

Keith Clinkscales, Director Ombudsman & Strategic Planning and Planning Performance Management
Dr. Stephanie Davis, Collegiate Associate Professor -Center for Public Administration and Policy, Virginia Tech

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Online Orientation for Newly Elected Officials February 2026
2026-02-02 | Virtual
The Florida League of Cities (FLC) offers a convenient online orientation program for newly elected officials! This virtual course consists of seven mixed media lessons specific to Florida covering all aspects of municipal governance and the services cities provide. The course is self-paced and can usually be completed in less than 10 hours, total. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate from FLC and have a better understanding of their role in local government. Registrants will receive a welcome email once registration has closed containing information on how to get started on the course.
Course fee is $99.
Click here for more information or to register: https://members.flcities.com/FLC/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=FLCU260202
If there are any questions, please contact Christen Dangro at Cdangro@flcities.com

FLM Board Meeting
2026-01-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Tallahassee, FL

FLGISA 2026 Winter Symposium
2026-01-27 12:00 - 2026-01-29 12:00 | Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista South
The winter symposium is a great opportunity for technology providers to showcase new products and services and connect with those ultimately responsible for making purchasing decisions throughout the cities and counties in the state of Florida. Conference attendees include local government chief information officers, technology managers, and other technology decision-makers. We are expecting approximately 300-325 attendees.
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FLC Youth Council Legislative Action Days
2026-01-27 - 2026-01-28 | 301 S Bronough St (301 S Bronough St, Tallahassee, Florida 32301)
The 2026 Youth Council Legislative Action Days program will take place in Tallahassee from January 27-28, 2026. The cost for this event is $50.00 per person. Students must be members of an established municipal youth council in order to participate in this program.
To register, please click here.

FLM Dinner
2026-01-26 18:15 - 20:00 | Tallahassee, FL
