STAR EMPLOYEES RECOGNIZED AT THE CITY OF BROOKSVILLE
Brooksville, Florida (May 8, 2024) – At the May 6, 2024, Brooksville City Council Meeting, the City Council and the City Manager recognized ten employees considered to be Staff that are Remarkable (STAR). These are employees who are making a difference in their respective departments and on behalf of the City of Brooksville. The employees recognized have not only done an exemplary job performing their duties for the city, but they have gone above and beyond and therefore have been recognized by department
CITY OF BROOKSVILLE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MID-FLORIDA COMMUNITY SERVICES IS NOW YOU THRIVE FLORID
Brooksville, Florida (May 8, 2024) – At the May 6, 2024, City Council Meeting, the City Council recognized the name change of Mid Florida Community Services, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation operating in Hernando County since 1986, to You Thrive Florida. You Thrive Florida belongs to a network of community action agencies nationwide created because of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 to mitigate poverty. The mission of You Thrive Florida envisions a future where communities are working together to
CITY OF BROOKSVILLE PROCLAIMS MUNICIPAL CLERK’S WEEK
Brooksville, Florida (May 8, 2024) – At the May 6, 2024, City Council Meeting, the City Council proclaimed May 5- May 11, 2024, Municipal Clerks’ Week. In addition, Florida Association of City Clerks (FACC), the professional association for Florida’s municipal clerks, is celebrating its 55th anniversary. The Municipal Clerk Office maintains public records and vital statistics among other duties. Historically, the Municipal Clerk is noted as one of the earliest public servants dating back to 1272 AD. In the
CITY OF BROOKSVILLE PROCLAIMS HURRICANE PREPARDENESS WEEK
Brooksville, Florida (May 8, 2024) – At the May 6, 2024, Brooksville City Council Meeting, the City Council recognized May 5 – May 11, 2024, as Hurricane Preparedness Week. The proclamation was accepted by Hernando County Emergency Management Director, David DeCarlo, FPEM. Mr. DeCarlo updated then community on this year’s hurricane outlook and provided hurricane tips. In issuing this proclamation and with hurricane season approaching, the City of Brooksville strongly encourages citizens to act and be
Floodplain Regulations in the FBC - In Person - Hosted by Hernando County
Floodplain Regulations in the FBC - In Person - Hosted by Hernando This one-day course gives an overview of the main requirements of the flood provisions for structures regulated by the newest FBC, with discussion focused on the meaning and relationship between the FBC and the NFIP.WHEN: Friday, May 17, 2024 9:00 am - 4:30 pmWHERE: Hernando County Building Departments Main Building 1653 Blaise Dr Training room at rear of building Brooksville, Florida 34601 United StatesPRESENTER: Marty Duran,
Local Real Estate Professionals Complete Weichert® Fast Track Training To Serve Clients
Morris Plains, N.J. (Grassroots Newswire) April 30, 2024 - Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. is proud to announce that the following Weichert affiliated agents have successfully completed its Fast Track training program: * From Weichert, Realtors® - Florida Tropics, located in Spring Hill: Brenda Rodas. For more information contact John DiPalo at (352) 682-7997 or johndipalo1@gmail.com. * From Weichert, Realtors® - Florida Tropics, located in Spring Hill: Brian Rader. For more information contact John
Hernando County Public Library Kicks Off Beanstack Reading Challenge App
Media Release Cindy Loftis-Culp 238 Howell Ave Brooksville, FL 34602 Brooksville, FL – Hernando County Public Library Kicks Off Beanstack Reading Challenge App. The library is excited to introduce its new reading challenge app to motivate readers of all ages to read more. The free Beanstack app is available in both the App Store and Google Play. Beanstack can also be accessed through a web browser at https://hernandocountylibrary.beanstack.org. Readers will join reading challenges for their age group
Mid Florida Community Services, Inc., Announces Rebrand to You Thrive Florida
Mid Florida Community Services, Inc., Announces Rebrand to You Thrive FloridaMid Florida Community Services, Inc will Rebrand to You Thrive Florida, to reflect growth and accessibility.You Thrive Florida provides life changing services and opportunities to individuals and families, in effort to improve their ability to thrive. [May 1, 2024]. [Mid Florida Community Services, Inc.]. Non-profit community action agency announces today that it has completed a major rebranding. Their new name, You Thrive
South Brooksville Community Redevelopment Area Steering Committee
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners is accepting applications from individuals wishing to serve as a member on the South Brooksville Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Steering Committee from the following specific backgrounds: Five community representatives, preference for community members who live and/or work within the boundaries within the South Brooksville Community Redevelopment Area. The purpose of the South Brooksville Community Redevelopment Plan
MAY’S DOWNTOWN BROOKSVILLE FARMERS MARKET
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Florida SBDC Network Clients, Nominees Win SBA Awards
Florida SBDC Network Clients, Nominees Win SBA Awards Florida SBDC Network State Office (Pensacola, Fla.) – The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, the state’s principal provider of small business assistance, is pleased to announce that 10 small business clients and nominees have won awards for their outstanding performance, advocacy, and economic contributions from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as part ofNational Small Business Week. "We are extremely
IR-2024-123: National Small Business Week 2024 begins
Partners, Attached are: IR-2024-123: National Small Business Week 2024 begins; IRS offers tax resources, information to nation's entrepreneursIR-2024-123SP: Inicia Semana Nacional de la Pequeña Empresa 2024; IRS ofrece recursos tributarios e información a empresarios del país IR-2024-123CHI: 2024 年全美小企业周开始;国税局为全美企业家提供税务资源和信息
Free Workers' Compensation and Workplace Safety Webinars
2024-2025 Qtrly Webinar Flyer2024-2025 Qtrly Webinar Registration Doc The State of Florida, Department of Financial Services, Division of Workers’ Compensation offers Free Seminars and Webinars for Florida employers regarding Workers’ Compensation and Workplace Safety. In addition, the Division of Workers’ Compensation has partnered with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and the University of South Florida’s “Safety Florida Consultation Program” to bring valuable safety information to
LVIB has been selected by the Winn-Dixie Community Bag Program!
COMMUNITY BAG PROGRAM Dear Lighthouse Supporter, We are so excited to share that Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind has been selected to benefit from the Winn-Dixie Community Bag Program, which makes it easy for shoppers to contribute to their local communities. For the month of May, whenever a $2.99 reusable Community Bag is purchased at the Winn-Dixie located at 4221 Mariner Boulevard, Spring Hill FL, $1 will be donated to Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind. This is a great
Mid Florida Community Services, Inc. closing House to Home Thrift Store
Mid Florida Community Services, Inc. closing House to Home Thrift Store on July 31. Mid Florida Community Services will close its House to Home Thrift Store effective July 31, 2024, located at 19450 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34601. The store sells new and gently used furniture, appliances, building materials and more at reduced retail prices. Immediately, the store will no longer be accepting donations. "It was a difficult decision. However, from a mission, financial, strategic, and competitive
Coping with Dementia Conference Speaker Line-Up
Coping with Dementia 11th Care Partner ConferenceAnnounces Speaker Line-UpWe are very excited to announce that Gerry Mulligan, will be the Keynote Speaker this year-Care Partner to family members and retired publisher of 43 years, Lindell Harris, Director of Senior VS Crimes, Brandy Ward, Director Key Elder Care, Jordan Griffis-Nurse Practitioner-Dr. Nieves office of Neurology and Movement Disorders. There will be live music, and there will be more than two-dozen information tables offering free resources
Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce Presents “Politics in the Park”
Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce Presents “Politics in the Park” Please join the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce’s Advocacy Committee as they host the 2024 Politics in the Park on Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Challenger K-8 located at 13400 Elgin Blvd. in Spring Hill. At this old-fashioned political rally, attendees will have the opportunity to meet local, state, and federal candidates who are seeking to represent Hernando County in the upcoming election
Hurrican Idalia HMGP Deadline Extension
The application deadline has been extended for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) for the Florida Hurricane Idalia (FEMA 4734-DR-FL). The application period will now close June 7, 2024. Applications submitted through the FDEM Portal must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 7, 2024. Requests for account creations for the FDEM Portal must be made by 5:00 p.m., EDT on June 7, 2024. Applications mailed to the Division must be postmarked on or before June 7, 2024. Hand-delivered
Florida SBDC Network Announces Keynote Speakers for 2024 Small Business Success Summit
Florida SBDC Network Announces Keynote Speakers for 2024 Small Business Success Summit Florida SBDC Network State Office (Pensacola, Fla.) – The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, the state’s principal provider of small business assistance, is pleased to announce the keynote speakers for the third annual Small Business Success Summit, which will be held August 19-20 at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach. The 2024 Small Business Success Summit
CITY OF BROOKSVILLE ANNOUNCES 2024 HOLIDAY AND MEETING SCHEDULES
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SBA Announces Closure of Business Recovery Centers in Florida
SBA Announces Closure of Business Recovery Centers in Florida ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today the permanent closure of the Business Recovery Centers (BRCs) in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties on Wednesday, Nov. 29, due to a steady decrease in center activity. Business Recovery Centers serve as a beacon of hope and support for businesses, providing invaluable resources, guidance, and expertise during challenging times. The application deadline for physical
Modified Phase 1 Water Shortage Enacted by the Southwest Florida Water Management District Causes No
Modified Phase 1 Water Shortage Enacted by the Southwest Florida Water Management District Causes No Changes in Hernando County (Brooksville, FL) – The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) has enacted a Modified Phase 1 Water Shortage water use restriction that will go into effect November 21, 2023, through July 1, 2024. Phase 1 enacts a one-day-a-week watering schedule. Hernando County is already at a one-day-a-week watering schedule and has been since July of 2010. Phase 1 currently does
Additional Counties Added and Deadline Approaching for Physical Damage Loans for NonProfit Organizations in Florida
Additional Counties Added and Deadline Approaching for Physical Damage Loans for NonProfit Organizations in FloridaATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that Baker, Charlotte,Duval, and Nassau counties in Florida are now included as primary counties in the disaster declaration for eligible PNP organizations to apply for low-interest disaster loans for damages as a result of Hurricane Idalia that occurred Aug. 27 through Sept. 4, 2023. Eligible PNP organizations in the
Taxpayers impacted by the terrorist attacks in Israel qualify for tax relief
IRS: Taxpayers impacted by the terrorist attacks in Israel qualify for tax relief; Oct. 16 filing deadline, other dates postponed to Oct. 7, 2024 IR-2023-188, Oct. 13, 2023 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by the terrorist attacks in the State of Israel. These taxpayers now haveuntil Oct. 7, 2024, to file various federal returns, make tax payments and perform other time-sensitive tax-related actions. In Notice 2023-71,
Important SBA Disaster Assistance for Hurricane Idalia Survivors in FL
U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FACT SHEET - DISASTER LOANS FLORIDA Declaration 18118 & 18119 (Disaster: FL-00192) Incident: HURRICANE IDALIA occurring: August 27, 2023 & continuing in the Florida counties of: Citrus, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Suwannee, and Taylor; for economic injury only in the contiguous Florida counties of: Alachua, Columbia, Gilchrist, Hernando, Jefferson, Madison, Marion, and Sumter; and for economic injury only in the contiguous Georgia counties of: Echols and
U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that certain Private Non-Profit organizations (PNPs) in Florida that do not provide critical services of a governmental nature may be eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans for damages as a result of Hurricane Idalia that occurred Aug. 27 through Sept. 4, 2023. Private Non Profit Organizations SBA and FEMA Disaster Assistance Click HereDisaster Field Operations Center East (English) Click HereDisaster Field Operations Center East
Hernando County Business Owners: Avoid These Critical Financial Mistakes
Small business owners have a lot going on. In addition to running the day-to-day operations of their businesses, they also have to assume a lot of other company positions, from marketing and sales to HR and finance. It's no wonder, then, that financial mistakes are all too common. To help you avoid making some costly errors, the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce put together a list of the ten most common financial mistakes small business owners make — and how to avoid them.1. Poor Budgeting
Create Organizational Change For Your Business With These Essential Steps
As a business owner, it is inevitable that you’ll have to manage organizational change at some point. Whether it is due to the introduction of new technology, changes in customer demand, or simply staying ahead of the competition, making sure your business stays up-to-date and relevant can be a challenge. That said, there are strategies you can use to make the transition smoother and more effective, and the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce has put together a few of them for your