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Celebrate Independence Day at Wildwood’s annual “Happy Birthday America” event
The city of Wildwood will bring back its annual “Happy Birthday America” event tomorrow, July 3, on the grounds of the Wildwood Community Center. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. with vendors, food trucks, games, activities and entertainment – including live music by Clark Barrios. The night will conclude with a fireworks show at 9 p.m.
Bell to leave Brooksville City Council after December
BROOKSVILLE – In a move sure to provoke concern about the administration of this city, Mayor and Seat 3 City Council Member Blake Bell has announced that he will not serve another term on the City Council. In a letter to Hernando County Supervisor of Elections Shirley Anderson dated...
City Council Approves Wastewater Limitations
As both Brooksville and Hernando County await the completion of a sewer interconnect, the city council voted on June 17 to establish a wastewater allocation management system. This was the next step in a continuing effort to deal with wastewater capacity issues at the William S. Smith Water Reclamation Facility. Along with the interconnect, there is also a $20 million expansion of the facility that needs to be completed.
Leesburg’s Star Spangled Spectacular 4th of July Schedule
A water ski show, live music, fun family activities, collegiate baseball and amazing fireworks are all part of Leesburg’s Star Spangled Spectacular 4th of July. The festivities begin at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 4 at Ski Beach in Venetian Gardens, 201 Lake Harris Drive, Leesburg. This year’s event features carnival rides for kids and adults along with a photo booth, caricature artist and other entertainment. Vendors will serve up a variety of food including burgers, BBQ, arepas, Italian ice and strawberry shortcake.
City department heads present tentative budgets
BROOKSVILLE – The unthinkable might have to become reality at some point. This city, which gave up its police department in June 2018 and now contracts with the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office, might eventually have to merge its fire department with Hernando County Fire Rescue. Department heads presented...
Equal Ground mobilizes Black voters in Lake County to combat voter suppression
Equal Ground, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to building Black political power in Florida, held a meeting June 24 to mobilize Black voters in Leesburg and surrounding areas. The event was part of a statewide tour aimed at combating voter suppression tactics. Genesis Robinson, interim executive director of Equal Ground,...
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You Thrive presents workforce housing plan
BROOKSVILLE — A piece of property on Smith Street in the city could become an affordable housing location, according to home designer Nick Holmes and Richard Sanvenero, program director for House to Homes for You Thrive Florida. “We can build six affordable, workforce housing, right here in the city...
City of Leesburg announces closings for 4th of July holiday
City of Leesburg offices and facilities will close Thursday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Closings include City Hall, the Municipal Services Center, Public Works, Recreational Complex and the Leesburg Public Library. There will be no garbage or yard waste collection on Thursday, July 4. Residential and hand commercial solid waste regularly scheduled for pick up on Thursdays will be picked up on Monday, July 8. There will be no change to dumpster service for the holiday.
Wildwood’s Huey Street to close for drainage upgrade
City of Wildwood officials are advising travelers that Huey Street from Gamble Street to St. Clair Street will close to through traffic temporarily beginning Tuesday, July 2. The closure will facilitate utility and drainage system upgrades along with roadway reconstruction and enhancements. Residents in the affected area will retain access to their properties at all times. Other traffic will be directed along local detours marked by signage.
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