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Friday, November 1, 2024

2023 Citizens Academy of Government

Join Town officials and staff over seven consecutive Wednesdays beginning January 11 and ending on February 22 from 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM.  You’ll have an opportunity to learn about your local government, the services, and projects that shape the present, and future, of our Town.

Meet the team that serves our community with a motto “premier community, exceptional service”!  Sessions are designed to be engaging, fun with a Question & Answer format for participants during each session.

January 11

  • Town Manager                                 Welcome, a Brief History, and Overview of Longboat Key Government
  • Town Clerk                                       Town Elections, Official Records, & Meetings
  • Finance Department                         Your Tax Dollars & How They’re Spent
January 18                          

  • Town Attorney                                  Town Charter, State & Sunshine Laws
  • Information Technology (IT)             Behind the Scenes, Making “IT” Happen
January 25

  • Planning, Zoning & Building            Planning & Building a Premier Community
  • Code Enforcement                          Maintaining Neighborhood Standards
February 1

  • Support Services                             Wellness Programs, Doing Business with the Town, Human Resources, Public Tennis on Longboat Key
  • Parks & Recreation                          Beaches 101 / Our Public Places – Beaches & Parks
February 8                           

  • Public Works                                     Town Facilities & Infrastructure, and Equipment Tour
February 15

  • Police                                                 Serve & Protect – We’re the 5th Safest City in Florida!
February 22

  • Fire Rescue                                      Public Safety & Emergency Services – We CARE
The curriculum has been designed with the expectation that participants will attend all sessions for a more complete knowledge and understanding of our Town government and services. Join us each Wednesday of the series from 9:00 - 11:30 AM.

Enrollment is limited!  Sign up early before available seats are filled!!

Please contact Susan Phillips (Town Manager’s Office) to confirm participation. 

e-mail:  sphillips@longboatkey.org

phone: 941-316-1999, ext. 1212

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