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Play with Clay! 9/22

Play with Clay! 9/22 • St. Pete Beach, FL Tuesday, September 22, 4:00pm Play with Clay! (For ages 3+) Join us as we get creative and make masterpieces out of modeling clay.

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Flint Hills Beer Fest

Flint Hills Beer Fest Sponsor Event Tickets on Sale September 1 7th Annual Flint Hills Beer Fest Saturday October 24th, 2026 Purchase Tickets Here Flint Hills Beer Fest Mark your calendars for the 7th Annual Flint Hills Beer Fest! Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 2-5 p.m. at Blue Earth Plaza for an evening of brews, bites, live music, and fun! Sample a wide selection of craft beers from regional breweries, enjoy great food from Rockin K’s to pair with your drink (meal voucher included with your ticket), and take in fabulous live music by Audible Empire, all while supporting Good Shepherd Homecare & Hospice, the community’s only local, nonprofit hospice. Thank you for supporting Good Shepherd Homecare & Hospice by attending the Flint Hills Beer Fest! Our Sponsors Brewmaster Sponsors Keg Sponsors Growler Sponsors Pint Sponsors CatCans, Orazem Scalora Engineering

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Seasonal Employment

Become an Ocean Lifeguard! Fernandina Beach Fire Rescue to hold annual tryouts for seasonal Lifeguards for the 2026 Beach Season! We are in need of highly motivated and qualified personnel to staff our beaches for the upcoming summer. No experience required. We provide all the required training during your Ocean Rescue Academy. Starting pay is $18.23 per hour! Hiring and Training Program Step 1: Complete Online Application and Training WaiverFernandina Beach Job ApplicationOcean Rescue Training Waiver All applicants under 18 must have a parent/guardian signature.Email application and waiver to [email protected], and also advise on which tryout below you will be attending. Step 2: Attend a Tryout. *Requirements: Swim 500 meters in 10 minutes or less, Tread water for 5 minutes, Swim 15 meters under water.*Dates & Times: Saturday, April 18 at 8:00am and Friday, April 24 at 5:00pm. Please email us ahead of time with the date you plan to attend: [email protected]*Tryout Location: Atlantic Recreation Center Pool. 2500 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach, Florida Step 3: Attend Ocean Rescue Training Academy*Dates: May 4-May 17: Monday / Wednesday / Friday 5pm-9pm; Saturday / Sunday 9am-7pm*Location: Atlantic Recreation Center. 2500 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach, Florida Questions: Call or text our on-duty Ocean Rescue Supervisor: 904-780-4254 or email: [email protected]

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Florida WCCA Meeting Documents Available Online

This page provides access to the agendas and minutes for various Florida WCCA meetings.

Apply Online to Serve on a Pensacola Board or Commission

To apply for a board or commission, complete our <a href="https://pensacola.seamlessdocs.com/f/BoardApplication">online application form</a>.

Register as a Vendor for Tequesta Opportunities

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Pensacola City Boards and Commissions Have Openings

Visit our Boards and Commissions web page to view <a href="/616/Boards-Commissions">current vacancies</a>.

Contact Pensacola City Clerk's Office for Board and Commission Details

For more information, please contact the City Clerk's office at <a href="tel:8504351606">850-435-1606</a>.

The Old Florida House Awarded a $7,500 Forgivable Loan

The City of Cocoa has officially awarded a $7,500 forgivable loan to local event business The Old Florida House following owner Jessica Lee’s successful completion of the City’s UpStart Cocoa Business Development Program. Launched in 2021, UpStart Cocoa supports the growth of small businesses through education, mentorship, and financial assistance. Each participant receives $10,000 in support, with $2,500 dedicated to business education and mentorship through weVENTURE in areas such as financial planning, marketing, operations, and human resources. After successfully completing the program, the remaining $7,500 can be released as a forgivable business loan to help grow their business. Lee completed the 24-week IGNITE 360 mentorship program through weVENTURE and signed her official agreement at the September 8, 2026 Cocoa City Council meeting. She expressed her gratitude to City leaders and shared that the experience has given her the confidence to move forward with her business. The funding converts into a permanent grant after three years of compliant local operation. Operating under the Old Florida Social Company umbrella in Historic Cocoa Village, The Old Florida House provides flexible, intimate event services and local hosting options. Offerings include a charming blank canvas event venue, expanding options at Magnolia Hall for hourly or full-day rentals, full-service event styling, and do-it-yourself tablescape rental kits starting at $175 for eight guests. The business also offers a mobile slush bar featuring customized frozen cocktail or mocktail menus. “The Upstart Cocoa Program strengthens the City of Cocoa’s role as a vibrant and competitive force in the Space Coast economy,” said Mayor Michael C. Blake. “We remain dedicated to empowering a diverse range of entrepreneurs and enriching the overall quality of life in our city.” Learn more about UpStart Cocoa at www.ChooseCocoa.org/UpStart.

2026 General Election

2026 General Election November 3, 2026 VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 5, 2026 Voter Registration Statistic IMPORTANT DATES (See below for more details) Election Day - Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Deadline to register to vote, update information, or change party affiliation - Monday, October 5, 2026 Deadline to request that a Vote-by-Mail ballot be mailed to you - Thursday, October 22nd, 2026, at 5:00 pm Early Voting - Monday, October 19th, through Saturday, October 31st, from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm Deadline to return your Vote-by-Mail ballot - Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026, at 7:00 pm to our Election Headquarters or Operations Center. Polk County residents who are not registered to vote but would like to participate in the November 3rd General Election, have until October 5th to submit their completed voter registration form to the Elections Headquarters in Bartow or at our Operations Center in Winter Haven. Voter registration forms may be downloaded here Version Options 2026 Primary Election Headline and mailed to the Elections Office at: Supervisor of Elections, P.O. Box 1460, Bartow FL, 33831. You can click on the Registration Form Locations link to find a location with forms near you. Registered voters are reminded to update the Elections Office of any name or address change prior to Election Day. Update Your Record Registered voters are reminded to update the Elections Office of any name or address change prior to Election Day. Party changes must be submitted before the October 5th registration deadline in order to vote as that party in the November 3rd General Election. A paper registration application form can also be used. Click here to make changes to your record for the November 3rd General Election. Sample Ballots Available Soon For a list of all candidates in the November 3, 2026 General Election, please click HERE 3 Easy Ways to Vote Vote by Mail: Request a mail ballot online. Voters have until Thursday, October 22, 2026, to request a mail ballot for this election. All voted mail ballots must be received by the Supervisor of Elections by 7 p.m. on Election Day. Return postage is paid for mail ballots. However, voters who prefer to return their voted mail ballots in person can drop them off at any of the listed Early Voting sites during Early Voting days and hours, or at Election Headquarters in Bartow or the Election Operations Center in Winter Haven on weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vote at Your Precinct: Find your polling location.Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Vote Early In-Person: Vote at one of our ten convenient locations, open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, October 19th to Saturday, October 31st, 2026. 2026 Early Voting Sites Map of All Locations Bartow: Polk Street Community Center: 1255 Polk Street Davenport: Polk Sheriffs NE District Office, Community Room, 1100 Dunson Road Haines City: Haines City Library, 111 N 6th Street Lake Alfred: NE Polk Government Center, 200 Government Center Blvd Lake Wales: Lake Wales Family Recreation Center, 1001 Burns Avenue Lakeland: Polk County Government Center, 930 E Parker Street Lakeland: Simpson Park Community Center, 1725 Martin L King Jr Avenue Mulberry: Mulberry Civic Center, 901 NE 5th Street Poinciana: Poinciana Community Fitness Center, 397 Marigold Avenue Winter Haven: Nora Mayo Hall, 500 3rd Street NW

General Employee Pension Plan Disclosure

General Employee Pension Plan Disclosure Disclosures and Other Information Cocoa Beach General Employee Pension Actuarial Valuation 2025 Cocoa Beach General Employee Pension Compliance Report 2025 Cocoa Beach General Employee Pension GASB Report 2025 Cocoa Beach General Employee Pension Fund Fact Sheet Burgess Chambers General Employee Pension 60T Disclosure Burgess Chambers General Employee Pension Performance Summary Sterling Capital General Employee Pension Performance Summary General Employees Pension Board Action Plan For more information on the General Employees Pension Board please visit their information page. Pension Public Records Requests ALL NOTICES AND REQUESTS UNDER THE PUBLIC RECORD LAW, CH. 119, Florida Statute, should be directed to the custodian of Public Records as follows: By Mail: Custodian of Public RecordsCity of Cocoa BeachGeneral Employees' Pension Board2 S. Orlando Ave.Cocoa Beach, Florida 329321 By e-mail: [email protected] FOR INQUIRIES, PLEASE CALL: Hana Juman, Financial Director321 868-3369

Bids and RFPs

Sign up to receive a text message or email when new bids are added! Learn about current bid and contract opportunities available to consultants, service providers, contractors, vendors, or suppliers. Show Me Open Bids Sorted By Category Bid Title Closing Date Bid Number (Ascending) Bid Number (Descending) Show Closed/Awarded/Cancelled Bids: The following is a listing of various bid postings. Click on any of the titles for the details on that particular bid. There are no open bid postings at this time.

2026 Primary Election

2026 Primary Election August 18, 2026 TO VIEW ELECTION RESULTS CLICK HERE VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 20, 2026 Voter Registration Statistic IMPORTANT DATES (See below for more details) Election Day - Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Deadline to register to vote, update information, or change party affiliation - Monday, July 20, 2026 Deadline to request that a Vote-by-Mail ballot be mailed to you - Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 5:00 pm Early Voting - Saturday, August 8, through Saturday, August 15, from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm Deadline to return your Vote-by-Mail ballot - Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 7:00 pm to our Election Headquarters or Operations Center. Polk County residents who are not registered to vote but would like to participate in the August 18th Primary Election, have until July 20th to submit their completed voter registration form to the Elections Headquarters in Bartow or at our Operations Center in Winter Haven. Voter registration forms may be downloaded here Version Options 2026 Primary Election Headline and mailed to the Elections Office at: Supervisor of Elections, P.O. Box 1460, Bartow FL, 33831. You can click on the Registration Form Locations link to find a location with forms near you. Registered voters are reminded to update the Elections Office of any name or address change prior to Election Day. Update Your Record Registered voters are reminded to update the Elections Office of any name or address change prior to Election Day. Party changes must be submitted before the July 20th registration deadline in order to vote as that party in the August 18th Primary Election. A paper registration application form can also be used. Click here to make changes to your record for the August 18th Primary Election. Closed Primary Information Regardless of party affiliation, all voters may vote in the August 18th Primary Election. However, Florida is a Closed Primary State. This means that only registered Democrats may vote for Democratic candidates and only registered Republicans may vote for Republican candidates. Registered voters with no party affiliation or with minor party affiliation are eligible to vote in Non-Partisan and Universal Primary contests. Universal Primary: If all candidates in a primary race have the same party affiliation and the winner will have no opposition in the General Election, all qualified electors, regardless of party affiliation may vote in the Primary Election for that office. Sample Ballots Click here for Your Precinct Sample Ballot - Available June 18th, 2026 For Compilation Sample Ballots that include all district races: - Available July 1st, 2026 Compilation Ballot Nonpartisan NPA: (NPA) Compilation Ballot Republican REP: (REP) Compilation Ballot Democratic DEM: (DEM) For a list of all candidates in the August 18th, 2026 Primary Election, please click HERE 3 Easy Ways to Vote Vote by Mail: Request a mail ballot online. Voters have until Thursday, August 6, 2026, to request a mail ballot for this election. All voted mail ballots must be received by the Supervisor of Elections by 7 p.m. on Election Day. Return postage is paid for mail ballots. However, voters who prefer to return their voted mail ballots in person can drop them off at any of the listed Early Voting sites during Early Voting days and hours, or at Election Headquarters in Bartow or the Election Operations Center in Winter Haven on weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vote at Your Precinct: Find your polling location. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Vote Early In-Person: Vote at one of our ten convenient locations, open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, August 8th to Saturday, August 15th. 2026 Early Voting Sites Map of All Locations Bartow: Polk Street Community Center: 1255 Polk Street Davenport: Polk Sheriffs NE District Office, Community Room, 1100 Dunson Road Haines City: Haines City Library, 111 N 6th Street Lake Alfred: NE Polk Government Center, 200 Government Center Blvd Lake Wales: Lake Wales Family Recreation Center, 1001 Burns Avenue Lakeland: Polk County Government Center, 930 E Parker Street Lakeland: Simpson Park Community Center, 1725 Martin L King Jr Avenue Mulberry: Mulberry Civic Center, 901 NE 5th Street Poinciana: Poinciana Community Fitness Center, 397 Marigold Avenue Winter Haven: Nora Mayo Hall, 500 3rd Street NW

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Commission Candidate Guidelines

Commission Candidates Guidelines | Cocoa Beach, FL - Official Website Skip to Main Content Info Alert After Hours City Emergency? Read on... Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Website Sign In Home Government Departments City Clerk Elections Commission Candidate Guidelines Commission Candidates Guidelines What You Need to Know to Run for Mayor or City Commissioner City Elections Overview City elections are held in even-numbered years. The City Code provides for staggered City Commission seat elections: Seats 1, 2, and 3 appear on one election ballot. (Next Election 2028) Seats 4 and 5 appear on the following election cycle. (Next Election 2026) Commissioners and the Mayor run at-large, though each position is elected to a designated seat. The term of office is four years. Step-by-Step: 1. Qualifications to Run for Elected City Office To be eligible to run for City Commission, a candidate must: Be a resident of the City and have continuously lived within city limits for at least one year prior to filing for a commission seat. Be a registered voter. 2. Become a Declared Candidate Before the official Candidate Qualifying Period, individuals wishing to run for office must: File all required “Declare to Run” forms with the City Clerk. DSDE 09 - Declare to Run DSDE 84 - Statement of Candidate Florida Election Code 2025 After the City Clerk date-stamps your declaration forms, you must open an Election Campaign Account at a bank. Bring a copy of Form DSDE 09 to the bank to open the account. Important: A campaign account cannot be opened until the Designation of Campaign Treasurer and Campaign Depository form has been filed with the City Clerk. The campaign treasurer must submit monthly reports to the City Clerk by the end of the day per the election calendar due date. Treasurer Report Calendar 2026 Election 3. To Appear on the Election Ballot These items must be completed within the time frame provided as no late packets will be accepted. During the official Candidate Qualifying Period,(Per City Code, Section 7-1), Noon, August 3, 2026 - Noon, August 7, 2026 the candidate must submit all required Qualifying Forms to the City Clerk. Appointment of Treasurer (DS-DE 9) Statement of Candidate (DS-DE 84) Qualifying Oath of Candidate DS-DE 302NP) City Loyalty Oath Financial Disclosure: To File for Qualifying go to Electronic Financial Disclosure to file Form 1. Select, "I am a Candidate", if you already file, bring a print out of your 2025 Financial Disclosure Letter on Logic and Accuracy Test Letter on Removal of Signs Candidate Bio All Qualifying Fees must be paid from the Election Campaign Account. The Candidate must pay filing fees: City $50 and State $60 (1% of Salary) for a total of $110 paid from Candidate Campaign Account. 4. 2026 Treasurer Reports; Calendars Following the submittal of the qualifying forms, candidates/treasurers are required to submit periodic treasurer reports following Florida Laws, the Election calendars, and using the required forms. Treasurer Report Calendar 2026 Election DS-DE 9 Appointment of Treasurer DS-DE 12 Campaign Treasurer Report Summary - must be submitted, if there were Contributions/Expenditures, and not needed if there is a Waiver of Report DS-DE 13 Campaign Treasurer Report - Itemized Contributions DS-DE 14 Campaign Treasurer Report - Itemized Expenditures DS-DE 02 Contributions Returned DS-DE73 Campaign Loans Report DS-DE87 Waiver of Report - No Contributions/Expenditures 5. Election Resources, Laws Florida Election Code, Chapter 97-106 Request Voter Registration Data - Brevard County Supervisor of Elections 2026 Candidate Campaign Treasurer Handbook Political Signs Regulations City Code Sign Standards - The City does not assess a Sign Permit fee Sign Permit - even though the City Code requires a permit, the City is not requiring one for political signage. A permit is not required provided the size, location and amount are in compliance with the requirements for temporary signs in section 5-10. [Land Development Code 5-03 C.] *Permit required for signs exceeding a maximum of two signs with a total of 6 square feet for each sign on residential sites, and two signs with a total of 9 square feet for each sign on non-residential sites. [Land Development Code 5-10 D. & E.] Note: There is no permit fee for temporary political signage Sign inspection - Inspection may be required if the square footage exceeds the maximums provided under Land Development Code 5-10 D. & E. Removal of Signage - signage can remain up all throughout the primary and general elections. Temporary signs shall be removed within three (3) days after the date upon which the sign has fulfilled its purpose [Land Development Code 5-10 B.] Florida Department of Transportation Political Signs on Right of Way - State Roads (SRA1A and SR520)

Current Election Candidates

Current Election Candidates The 2026 City of Cocoa Beach Election is November 3, 2026. The ballot will include: Seat 4 - Commissioner; Seat 5 - Commissioner Candidates - Seat 4 Candidates Seat Treasurer Reports Gregory Lund 411 Barrello Lane Cocoa Beach, Fl 32931 Seat 4 (Declared 01-29-26) (Qualified 08-03-26) Treasurer ReportsAppointment of Campaign Treasurer Angela Cobb 1617 Minutemen Cswy Apt 202 Cocoa Beach, Fl 32931 Seat 4(Declared 02-12-26) (Qualified 08-04-26) Treasurer ReportsAppointment of Campaign Treasurer Richard (Rick) Anderson 1800 Minutemen Cswy Apt 17 Cocoa Beach, Fl 32931 Seat 4,(Declared 05-06-26) (Qualified 08-05-26) Treasurer ReportsAppointment of Campaign Treasurer Kenne Wells 551 S. Brevard Ave. Apt 302 Cocoa Beach, Fl 32931 Seat 4,(Declared 06-05-26) (Qualified 08-03-26) Treasurer ReportsAppointment of Campaign Treasurer Biography Candidates - Seat 5 Candidates Seat Treasurer Reports Karalyn Woulas100 Deleon Road Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 Seat 5(Declared 01-21-26) (Qualified 08-03-26) Treasurer ReportsAppointment of Campaign Treasurer Jeremy HutchersonCocoa Beach, FL 32931 Seat 5(Declared - Incumbent 02-02-26) (Qualified 08-07-26) Treasurer ReportsAppointment of Campaign Treasurer Biography

Florida Division of Elections

Division of Elections - Florida Department of State The Division of Elections facilitates coordination and interpretation of election laws and establishes uniform standards to ensure fair and accurate elections in Florida. Para español, seleccione de la lista ATTENTION: Please refer to Emergency Rule 1SER26-3 regarding candidate qualifying. If you have questions, please contact the Bureau of Election Records at 850-245-6280. FloridaElectionWatch.gov Resources Constitutional Amendments/Initiatives Frequently Asked Questions Felon Voting Rights Petition Circulator Registration Supervisor of Elections Contact Information Third-Party Voter Registration Organizations (3PVRO) Statistics and Reports Book Closing Reports Candidates, Campaigns, & Committees Early Voting and Vote-by-Mail Ballot Request Reports Election Results Voter Registration Statistics Voter Turnout Voter Information Early Voting Sites/Secure Ballot Intake Stations Election Dates and Deadlines Voter Registration Vote-by-Mail Ballot Request / Status Lookup Voter Information Lookup Voter Precinct Lookup News/Events Qualifying: The 2nd Qualifying Period for 2026 has closed for the following offices: Federal (United States Representative), Governor, Attorney General, Chief Financial Officer, Agriculture Commissioner, State Senator (even numbered districts), and State Representative. Please visit our Candidates and Races database for candidate qualifying status. Special Elections. Visit Special Elections webpage for key dates in upcoming scheduled elections. Visit Candidates and Races Database webpage for who qualified for those special elections. Election Results. Visit Election Results Archive for past elections results. Election Dates. Please visit Election Dates for upcoming dates and activities for the 2026 General Election. Upcoming public events. Visit our Hearings, Public Meetings, and Workshops webpage for notices on upcoming public events including rules workshops. Contact Division of Elections Mailing AddressFlorida Division of ElectionsR.A. Gray Building, Room 316500 South Bronough StreetTallahassee, Florida 32399-0250 Phone: 850.245.6200Fax: 850.245.6217 Email: [email protected] For the Press For answers to media-related questions visit the Media Room for a list of resources you may find useful. If you still have questions, please contact the Department of State’s Office of Communications. Voter Assistance Hotline Toll Free 1.866.308.6739 (in English and Español), available Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with extended hours on the day registration ends and on Election Day for the upcoming statewide elections. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Division using the Florida Relay Service, 1.800.955.8771 (TDD), 1.800.955.8770 (Voice), or 1.877.955.8773 (Español). For more information visit the Florida Relay Service. Ron DeSantis, Governor Cord Byrd, Secretary of State Privacy Policy Accessibility Site Map Questions or comments? Contact Us Submit a public records request. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. Copyright © 2026 State of Florida, Florida Department of State. Florida Department of State Phone: 850.245.6500 R.A. Gray Building 500 South Bronough Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250

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