Erica Lynford has called Palm Harbor her home for over 40 years and is
proud to have raised her three children here. With a true heart for the
community, her hands-on commitment to Palm Harbor has run both deep
and wide. Countless volunteer hours and community leadership positions
have been the backbone of her four decades in Palm Harbor.

Erica has been the Director of Palm Harbor Parks and Recreation since
2011, diligently working her way up since joining the organization in 2003.
Her 20+ years with Palm Harbor Parks and Recreation has made a large
impact on the community by creating innovative recreational programs that
met the evolving interests of the residents.

Erica is well known as an energetic, boots-on-the-ground person who
jumps in and gets things accomplished. Her passion for community service
and knack for partnership building has led her to many leadership roles in
Palm Harbor.
Below are some highlights of Erica’s past and current community positions.

● Co-founder & Board Vice President of The LYN Fund, non-
profit Palm Harbor organization which raises funds for women
fighting cancer
● Vice President of the Palm Harbor Museum Board of Directors
● Board member & weekly volunteer with Feast Food Pantry
● Previous Board member & active volunteer with the Palm
Harbor Chamber of Commerce
● Prior Vice President of the Council of North County
Neighborhood (CNCN)
● Former President & volunteer of multiple school booster clubs &
SAC committees
● Volunteer for Sleep in Heavenly Peace
● Volunteer with Palm Harbor Cares
● Church volunteer to serve the homeless

Erica was recently elected to serve as Palm Harbor Fire Commissioner and
is excited to serve Palm Harbor in this capacity.

Some awards Erica has received while serving our community are:
● The Jane Martin Woman in History Month Award
● Citizen of the Year
● Curlew Cares Award Recipient
● PCTA, Pinellas County Teachers Association, Humanitarian Award
● Community Award Recipient from Pinellas County Sheriff