The Osceola County Commission Oct. 21 hosted a farewell gathering for Commissioner Ken Smith, who is retiring after 14 years in office. More than 150 friends, supporters and community leaders gathered at the Historic Courthouse to wish him farewell. He is shown here with Commission Auditor Kathy Wall and her 11-year-old daughter Lilly. A new commissioner will be sworn in Nov. 15.

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