Community News and Events
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City Commission News
Regular Meeting
  • 6:00 PM
  • The first (1st) and third (3rd) Monday of every month
  • Commission Chambers
  • 175 W Warren Avenue
  • Longwood, FL 32750
Longwood Leisure Services News
The City of Longwood Farmer’s Market
Come join vendors of all kinds each Sunday from 9:00 am to 2:00 p.m. at the beautiful Reiter Park ! ENJOY fresh produce, arts & crafts, baked goods, honey and much more !
 
311 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, FL 32750
*** NEW TIME, Friday March 12th, 2021, 5:00pm-8:00pm ***

Vendor & sponsorship opportunities available.

Longwood’s Annual Barkfest will bring together animal lovers for an evening of fun for all ages! Bring your dogs out for a great time and check out our beautiful shaded dog park! Vendor & sponsorship opportunities available.

Location : Arbor Park Dog Park (1405 N. Grant St.)
City of Longwood’s annual BARKFEST
*Fun activities
*Demonstrations
*Local vendors
*check out our beautiful dog park!
Bring your dogs out for a great time !

Please feel free to call (407)-260-3497, or email rrinaldo@longwoodfl.org if you have any questions.
Longwood Public Works News
USA Services of Florida will be conducting quarterly roadway sweeping services for the City of Longwood on March 9th and March 10th 2021.

Tuesday – March 9th - West of CR427
(Ronald Reagan Blvd.)

Wednesday – March 10th - East of CR427
(Ronald Reagan Blvd.)

(Within the City Limits)
*Schedule can vary depending on weather &/or unforeseen complications that may occur.
 
Please try to keep the roadways as clear as possible from trash cans, recycling bins, parked vehicles, or any other objects blocking the curbsides.
 
We appreciate your help with keeping Longwood safe and beautiful!
Longwood Police Department News
The first Police Community Forum of 2021 will be held on March 8th from 6pm to 8pm at the Longwood Commission Chambers. We will discuss crime stats, response times, crime analysis, and a variety of other topics that took place during the first quarter of the year. We are excited to share our information with you and get good quality citizen feedback. 
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Longwood Fire Department News
The crew members of Longwood Fire Department Engine 15 and Battalion 15 B shift got to meet a little girl and her family on Monday March 1, 2021. The last time they were together it was because the little girl had been hit by a car while riding her bicycle. When the Fire department arrived on the scene the little girl was pinned under the car. Lieutenant Troy Feist and Firefighters Enriquez and Walstrom used tools to lift the car off of the girl. The girl was taken to the hospital for treatment. She has now made a full recovery and is doing well!!
Other News and Events
EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Seminole County has received $14.2 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury intended to provide rental assistance to eligible households negatively impacted due to COVID-19.

If approved, residents can receive financial assistance of up to 12 months of unpaid past due rent and utilities. On March 1, the portal to apply for the program will open, with early registration starting February 22.

In preparation for the portal opening, please gather your documents and confirm eligibility. For more information on the Emergency Rental Assistance Program requirements please use the link below or call the hotline at (877) 573-9375.
Atif Fareed the CEO of AMCC (American Muslim Community Center/Clinic) is continuing to provide vaccinations to FL residents over 65 years of age; first responders and teachers 50 years or older.

10 AM to 2 PM
588 Wilma Street
Longwood, FL 32750
(407) 588-0556
 
They will then continue every Saturday for the foreseeable future.
AMCC has created a waitlist so please visit their website to apply for an apopintment. See link below.

 
Once you add your name to the list -- if you are eligible one of their staff will contact you to make an appointment.
 
No walk-ins will be accepted.
 
If you have any questions please TEXT IT to 407 588 0556
 
“We look forward to serving all of you and make our communities safe!” - Atif Fareed AMCC CEO
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