Candice Filyaw Lott - Fort Meade City Commissioner

07/27/2026

07/23/2026

Don't forget to join in tomorrow!

🍕🍦 Looking for something fun to do with the family next Friday? 👮🚒

The City of Fort Meade, the Polk County Sheriff's Office, the Fort Meade Fire Department, and Domino's Pizza of Fort Meade are hosting Crusts, Cones, and Cops!

📅 Friday, July 24, 2026
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Boys & Girls Club of Fort Meade
10 3rd Street SW, Fort Meade

Come out and enjoy:
🍕 Free pizza from Domino's
🍦 Free ice cream from the PCSO Ice Cream Truck
🚓 SWAT, K-9, Crime Prevention, Airboat, Swamp Buggy, and more!
🚒 Meet members of the Fort Meade Fire Department and the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

This is a great opportunity for our kids and families to meet the men and women who serve our community while enjoying a fun afternoon together.

I hope to see everyone there!

07/18/2026

🍕🍦 Looking for something fun to do with the family next Friday? 👮🚒

The City of Fort Meade, the Polk County Sheriff's Office, the Fort Meade Fire Department, and Domino's Pizza of Fort Meade are hosting Crusts, Cones, and Cops!

📅 Friday, July 24, 2026
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Boys & Girls Club of Fort Meade
10 3rd Street SW, Fort Meade

Come out and enjoy:
🍕 Free pizza from Domino's
🍦 Free ice cream from the PCSO Ice Cream Truck
🚓 SWAT, K-9, Crime Prevention, Airboat, Swamp Buggy, and more!
🚒 Meet members of the Fort Meade Fire Department and the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

This is a great opportunity for our kids and families to meet the men and women who serve our community while enjoying a fun afternoon together.

I hope to see everyone there!

06/10/2026

Come join us this Saturday. A huge shout out to all of those that have come together to make our community a better place!

06/05/2026

If you are looking for something to do tomorrow and want to support our local adult softball league, here you go!

06/02/2026

Looking for something fun to do with the kids this week? 🚒🚜🚓

The Fort Meade Public Library is hosting its annual Big Truck Day, giving children and families a chance to get up close with the vehicles and equipment that help keep our community running every day.

From fire trucks to heavy equipment, kids can climb aboard, explore, ask questions, and meet some of the people who operate these impressive machines. It's a great opportunity for hands-on learning and a whole lot of fun!

📍 Fort Meade Public Library
📅 Thursday, June 4
⏰ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Thank you to our library staff and community partners for creating opportunities like this for Fort Meade families. I hope to see lots of smiling faces there!

05/29/2026

🌿 Join Us for the Peace River Cleanup & Free Tree Giveaway! 🌿

One of Fort Meade's greatest natural treasures is the beautiful Peace River, and on Saturday, June 13, from 8:00 AM until Noon, we have an opportunity to come together and help keep it clean for future generations.
Whether you prefer to paddle the river in your kayak or canoe, or stay on shore and help with shoreline cleanup efforts, volunteers of all ages are welcome to participate.

📍 Fort Meade Outdoor Recreation Area
1639 Frostproof Highway, Fort Meade

✅ Bring your own kayak, canoe, boots, or waders
✅ Lunch provided for all volunteers
✅ Free tree giveaway (while supplies last)
✅ Free Keep Polk County Beautiful t-shirt and Bok Tower ticket for cleanup volunteers (while supplies last)

This event is made possible through the partnership of Keep Polk County Beautiful, Polk Forever, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, Republic Services, Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful, and the City of Fort Meade.
Let's show some hometown pride and work together to make the Peace River cleaner, healthier, and more beautiful for everyone who enjoys it.
For more information or to pre-register, contact Keep Polk County Beautiful at (863) 875-8911.

💚 I hope to see many of you there as we work together to keep Fort Meade beautiful!

05/16/2026

Today I had the honor of attending the Fort Meade High School Class of 2026 graduation ceremony as a special guest and personally shaking the hand of each graduate.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have brought you to this important milestone, and our community is incredibly proud of each of you.

Whether your next step is college, trade school, military service, or entering the workforce, I wish you all success and happiness in your future endeavors. Keep chasing your goals, believe in yourselves, and remember that Fort Meade will always be cheering you on.

Once again, congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓💛🖤

05/11/2026