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Hernando Highlights | March 2023 Edition
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Hernando County Government
HERNANDO HIGHLIGHTS
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Upcoming Events/Activities | Get involved! |
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#FoodTruckFriday
11am-2pm
BKV Airport Administration Parking Lot
Food Truck Line Up for the month of March:
- Charm City Eats
- Two Grandma's Soul Food
- MO'Rockin
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Hot Off the Press
Click here to see menus and learn more
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38th Annual Art in the Park
10am-5pm
Tom Varn Park
Art in the Park is an annual event put on by the Hernando County Fine Arts Council and is dedicated to fine art, craftsmanship, and community that creates unique opportunities and tradition for artists, collectors, and patrons of the arts.
Click here to learn more!
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Interlocal Governmental Meeting
Begins at 9am
Pasco-Hernando State College North Campus
In Attendance:
- Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)
- Hernando County School Board
- Brooksville City Council
Watch BOCC Meetings
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Department Highlights | Check out what's happening locally |
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At the 2/28 Board of County Commissioners Meeting, Mosquito Control Director Sandra Fisher-Grainger was recognized for her department's efforts in surveillance, control, source reduction and outreach/education in Hernando County. Hernando County Director of Public Safety and Fire Chief Paul Hasenmeier recognized Sandra for being the 2023 President of the Florida Mosquito Control Association.
Request service for Mosquito Control by visiting www.HernandoCounty.us/Mosquito.
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Practice the 5 D's to reduce the rick of getting ill from viruses carried by mosquitoes.
Dusk & Dawn, Dress, Deet, Drain
Click here to learn more!
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Mark your calendars! Hernando County #HernandoPrepares Hurricane & Safety Expo will be June 3rd, 2023.
Come out and meet with our local news meteorologist, exhibitors, Touch A Truck, kids zone, SkyWarn class, Life South Blood Donations and much more.
Interested in being a vendor?
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Housing & Community Development | |
In honor of Black History Month, Hernando County Government has installed 6 signs around the Twin Lakes community and hosted a ceremony on 2/23 at the historical Twin Lakes Cemetery. The community came together to pay homage to the history of Twin Lakes.
Guest speakers:
- John Allocco (District 3)
- Jerry Campbell (District 4)
- Hernando County's Housing & Community Development Coordinator Joseph Triolo
- Mr. Robert Taylor Jr., Trustee, Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church
- Mr. Robert Harris, Deacon, Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church
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Board of County Commissioners | Your Commission committed to the County |
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On 2/16 Hernando County Board of County Commissioners hosted their annual Planning Retreat at Chinsegut Hill Retreat and Conference Center. Commissioners discussed various topics regarding transportation, economic development, parks and recreation, etc. | |
Commissioner Jerry Campbell was a guest speaker at the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce weekly B2B (Business to Business) at the end of January. He shared more information about local government, projects in the works, and for ways to get involved with Hernando County. | |
Commissioners John Allocco and Jerry Campbell pictured with Mr. Robert Taylor Jr., Trustee, Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, and Mr. Robert Harris, Deacon, Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church at the Twin Lakes Ceremony on 2/23. | |
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Hernando County's 180th Anniversary
Hernando County was established on February 24, 1843 and named in honor of Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto.
Watch these quick videos from County Commissioners and Administration sharing some of their favorite memories of Hernando County.
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BOCC 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.
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Coming Soon| Hernando County is growing |
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Check out these new businesses in Hernando County! Permits have been issued or in review for the following:
- An application for Cabot Citrus Farms Welcome Station (1457582) was received on 3/7/23
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BKV Gunnery Backstop Project | |
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Long referred to as "The Bunker," little is widely known about the distinctive concrete structure at the entrance to Brooksville - Tampa Bay Regional Airport (BKV). Thanks to some local aviation history enthusiasts, that will soon change.
The structure is original to the airport, which was built during WWII and named Brooksville Army Airfield. Its purpose was to help bomber pilots calibrate their weapons during training. From an aircraft anchored with a chain to an iron ring in the ground nearby, pilots aimed guns into the concrete and sand beneath. So - never a bunker - the structure was actually a gunnery backstop.
Envisioned by Don Etchison and architecturally illustrated by Ed Hoffman, both long-time BKV pilots.
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Volunteer | On Various Committees and Board |
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Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) | |
The CAC is an advisory board which assists the MPO in conducting effective public information and participation programs, and advising the MPO of public opinion on policy issues to be considered by the MPO.
Below is a list of the (CAC) available citizen vacancies:
- Citrus County Low Income and/or Minority Representative
- Hernando County Low Income and/or Minority Representative
- Hernando County Unincorporated Representative
- Hernando County Public Transit User Representative
- Citrus County Public Transit User Representative
Click here to download an application.
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Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (TDLCB) | |
The TDLCB assists the Community Transportation Coordinator with transportation disadvantaged services to those persons who because of physical or mental disability, income status, or age are unable to transport themselves or to purchase transportation and are, therefore, dependent upon others to obtain access to health care, employment, education, shopping, social activities, or other life-sustaining activities, or children who are handicapped or high-risk or at-risk.
TDLCB (Hernando) has the following citizen vacancies:
- Person aged 60 and older
- Citizen Advocate
LCB (Citrus) Citrus County has the following vacancies:
- Person aged 60 and older
- Citizen Advocate
Click here to download an application.
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The Fine Arts Council consists of 15 energetic and passionate volunteer members who are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to serve up to two four-year terms to further their mission through key programs. | |
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