Holmes Beach is celebrating Florida City Government Week and the public is invited.
The city will host an open house 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Oct. 17, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive, where people will get a chance to meet municipal staff and elected officials.
Florida City Government Week is a weeklong celebration sponsored by the Florida League of Cities to raise awareness about the importance of municipal government. It will run Monday-Sunday, Oct. 16-Oct. 22.
This year’s theme is, “My city: I’m part of it, I’m proud of it.”
“Florida City Government Week is an opportunity to help our residents become more informed about the many services we provide, which will lead to more knowledgeable citizen participation in the future,” Mayor Judy Titsworth wrote in an Oct. 5 news release. “We are excited about this year’s activities and hope to engage students, residents, senior citizens, visitors and the business community in our open house.”
“We will have a lot of info available about the city and each of the different departments,” city clerk Stacey Johnston wrote in an Oct. 5 email to The Islander.
“All staff, city commission, and representatives from each board or commission will be available to provide info,” she added.
People can learn more about the Holmes Beach celebration on the city’s website at holmesbeachfl.org.