Central Florida Regional Planning Council

05/11/2026

Fort Meade Residents! Join us Thursday, May 14th from 5:00pm-7:00pm at the City of Fort Meade City Hall Commission Chambers to discuss the Fort Meade Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) and CRA Plan Update. Share your ideas and priorities, and learn about ongoing efforts to improve your community.

For additional information, please contact Beneshea Frazier, Central Florida Regional Planning Council at (863) 534-7130, extension 141 or via e-mail at [email protected] The City of Fort Meade - Government

05/07/2026

The Central Florida Local Emergency Planning Committee (CF LEPC) held its quarterly meeting at the Sherwin Williams Distribution Center in Winter Haven on May 7, 2026.

A special thank you to Sherwin Williams for hosting the meeting and providing attendees with a behind-the-scenes tour of their massive distribution facility. This is the only Sherwin Williams distribution center in the State of Florida and is approximately 400,000 square feet with an expansion scheduled to open this year that includes an additional 400,000 square feet. The tour offered valuable insight into facility operations, logistics, safety measures, and regional coordination efforts that support communities across Florida.

The CF LEPC appreciates the continued partnership and collaboration between public and private sector partners working together to strengthen hazardous materials preparedness, emergency planning, and community resilience throughout Central Florida.

04/27/2026

LAST CALL - REGISTRATION WINDOW EXTENDED! Closes this Wednesday. Don't miss out!
LAX 2026 is coming Wednesday, May 6th.
Click below to register today and reserve your spot.

https://www.cfrpc.org/event-details-registration/2026-landowner-assistance-expo?fbclid=IwY2xjawRcS2BleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFuRXhqaURGNUhIbjNHcDB3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkZauGvTOTI7awE_Krzdyltjxx-uTs1k0xwUTQo0MDTU4Q001l7WR1kSDUL9_aem_SAgb2WGa6PQSKP4auoTUZA

This FREE event is designed to connect landowners with agencies and organizations that offer technical assistance, funding programs, and conservation tools to support agricultural working lands. Learn about diversification options, payment for ecosystem services, conservation easements, and more!

04/24/2026

3 DAYS REMAINING TO REGISTER! Don't miss out!
LAX 2026 is coming Wednesday, May 6th.
Click below to register today and reserve your spot.

https://www.cfrpc.org/event-details-registration/2026-highlands-landowner-assistance-expo-2?fbclid=IwY2xjawRYqN1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE0VEVpQm5KcjZ3cEpraVBRc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuIl9ED0c_8vtu6YoIgErQ3syEZBga32jwx7H_C0CNmGO1lMCBwtLRmgMm_w_aem_DRN6OMi8XcN5UMlA42yzJg

04/22/2026

5 DAYS REMAINING TO REGISTER! Don't miss out!
LAX 2026 is coming Wednesday, May 6th.

Click below to register today and reserve your spot.

https://www.cfrpc.org/event-details-registration/2026-highlands-landowner-assistance-expo-2?fbclid=IwY2xjawRV8jRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFCRjVxSUxRUjM3R2ZUVU5Cc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjCw6-RPw0MvHAa7qRr8alXhK55AHQI8Fnqe0pSbgYDrQbPNBkpLGOJG3zXi_aem_yYOvcn0q_z_iHd6gyGrVDQ

This FREE event is designed to connect landowners with agencies and organizations that offer technical assistance, funding programs, and conservation tools to support agricultural working lands. Learn about diversification options, payment for ecosystem services, conservation easements, and more!

04/20/2026

ONE WEEK REMAINING TO REGISTER! Don't miss out!

LAX 2026 is coming Wednesday, May 6th.
Click below to register today and reserve your spot.

https://www.cfrpc.org/event-details-registration/2026-highlands-landowner-assistance-expo-2?fbclid=IwY2xjawRTEt9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFSeW52Tm82UWhHeU9EWTI0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtLj6rEiYoSvPe0Taqqgdr2LwhMMXrVQtrVD0HLx0QsDcodILWGn6szuBO2r_aem_ki01THiQB9N8KxW4abQ_-g

This FREE event is designed to connect landowners with agencies and organizations that offer technical assistance, funding programs, and conservation tools to support agricultural working lands. Learn about diversification options, payment for ecosystem services, conservation easements, and more!

04/16/2026

Heartland landowners, TIME IS RUNNING OUT!
LAX 2026 is coming Wednesday, May 6th.
Click below to register today and reserve your spot.

https://www.cfrpc.org/event-details-registration/2026-highlands-landowner-assistance-expo-2?fbclid=IwY2xjawRN_y9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE0ejBqbThHNGw0UjJ5UDVGc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrjFDTjzadjhjzi4H0aEZXYSVBpdLb8NUINg0JcC3MlqfSuqIrkmPSTVvEKN_aem_VR685NoF7LWxxmqg6raVMw

04/09/2026

Looking for an opportunity to help make a difference in the region? The Community, Collaborative, Rain, Hail & Snow Network (also known as CoCoRaHS) is looking for volunteers of all ages to assist scientists with the study of storms in our area. The only requirements are an enthusiasm for watching and reporting weather conditions and a desire to learn more about how weather can affect and impact our lives.

To learn more or to become a volunteer observer, please visit www.cocorahs.org

04/07/2026

Heartland landowners, mark your calendars!
LAX 2026 is coming Wednesday, May 6th.
Register today to reserve your spot.

https://www.cfrpc.org/event-details-registration/2026-highlands-landowner-assistance-expo-2

03/18/2026

Join us tomorrow evening to discuss the future of DeSoto County, as the County works to update the Comprehensive Plan and review the results of the County’s Extreme Rainfall Study (Vulnerability Assessment).

Thursday, March 19th
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Turner Agri Civic Center - Exhibit Hall
2250 Roan St. - Arcadia

DeSoto County, FL

The DeSoto County Comprehensive Plan is its blueprint for current and future development. The Plan’s goals, objectives and policies reflect the County’s vision for its future, and for how it will meet the needs of existing and future residents, visitors and businesses.