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Hernando Highlights | July 2022 Edition
Hernando County Government
HERNANDO HIGHLIGHTS
Follow the Hernando County Government every month for updates, local events, BOCC information, and so much more!
Happy 4th of July Weekend
Proper Firework Disposal is Important
Upcoming Events/Activities | Get involved!
JULY 1
Scallop Season
July 1- September 24th

Check out some local spots through Florida's Adventure Coast for Scallop Diving

Learn about tips and rules by visiting MyFWC.com
JULY 2
Hits 106, Lowman Law Firm & HC Parks & Recreation's
Red, White, & Brews
Event begins at 5pm Fireworks at 9:30pm
Anderson Snow Park

Live music, vendors, beer & wine, and a fireworks show
JULY
18-22
HERricane Florida Summer Camp

5 day youth summer camp to inspire young women and spark interest in a career of disaster preparedness and helping others
Department Highlights | Check out what's happening locally
Brand New Fire Truck
The Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services hosted a traditional push in on June 3rd for the brand new Fire Engine 12. This Engine will give us the ability to serve citizens and visitors for many years to come.
Economic Development
County Administrator Jeff Rogers and Economic Development Director Valerie Pianta attended the groundbreaking on June 27th for Barrette Outdoor Living's new facility in Brooksville. A brand new 175,000 square foot PVC manufacturing plant is expected to be completed by early 2023 and will bring upwards of 170 new jobs to Hernando County.
Hernando County Parks & Recreation
On June 8th, the University of Florida/IFAS Extension at Hernando County and Florida Sea Grant volunteered to give a demonstration of their Drone Program to County Staff at Linda Pederson Park. They are currently offering a Drone Prep Virtual Course in August.

Board of County Commissioners | Your Commission committed to the County
Commissioner John Allocco attended the Hurricane and Safety Expo on June 4th and spoke to the citizens about disaster preparedness
Check presentation of the $11,000 donation for the Bendickson Reef Site Deployment at the June 14th BOCC Meeting
Senate President Wilton Simpson, Representatives Dr. Ralph Massullo and Blaise Ingoglia attended the June 28th BOCC meeting
As of June 22, 2022, Hernando County Government and the Clerk's Office launched Legistar, a new system for accessing all Hernando County government meetings.

To access meeting agendas, minutes and videos, you can easily visit www.HernandoCounty.us/WatchNow

To read the full press release and learn tips on how to utilize the new system, click here.
Coming Soon| Hernando County is Growing
Airport Historic Monument Project
Long referred to as "The Bunker," the gunnery backstop is getting a transformation. Envisioned by Don Etchison and architecturally illustrated by Ed Hoffman, both long-time BKV pilots, the plan is to complete the transformation in time to commemorate the airport's 80th anniversary in November 2022.
Permits and Applications
  • A permit for Huey Magoo’s Chicken Tenders Restaurant was issued 6/27/22 on Cortez Blvd.

  • A application has been received for a Popshelf Retail store to be located on Spring Hill Drive
Local Survey | Test the Speed of Your Internet
Broadband Internet Survey
Florida's Department of Economic Opportunity is enlisting the help of the public to take an internet speed test to assist in further developing Florida's Broadband Availability Map. 
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Hernando County Parks and Recreation
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