Today marks the beginning of the Freedom Week Sales Tax Holiday. From today through July 7, purchases of admissions to music events, sporting events, cultural events, specified performances, movies, museums, state parks, and fitness facilities for events to be held from July 1 through December 31, 2022, will be tax-free in Florida. Purchases of certain...
Tomorrow is July 4 and here are some tasty grilling ideas: https://www.delish.com/holiday-recipes/g550/fourth-july-classic-recipes/
Today is the end of the Freedom Week Sales Tax Holiday. Purchases of admissions to music events, sporting events, cultural events, specified performances, movies, museums, state parks, and fitness facilities for events to be held from July 1 through December 31, 2022, will be tax-free in Florida. Purchases of certain annual passes and season tickets...
Did you know that local watering restrictions allow for watering your lawn only twice per week? Here are some details: Water only before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. to avoid evaporation. Obey watering restrictions by watering only on your designated days. Odd numbered addresses water on Wednesday and Saturday, while even numbered addresses water...
In Central Florida, it may feel like it’s impossible to escape the rays of the sun, but protecting your skin from harmful UV rays is an everyday concern. Follow these guidelines from the CDC to ensure sun safety for the whole family: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/sun-safety-tips-families.htm
If you have heard about or seen a coyote in our community, you should know that according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), coyotes are found throughout Florida and are now considered to be a naturalized species in all 67 Florida counties. It’s important to keep our pets safe from coyotes, so follow these...
Please come join the MetroWest Food Truck Connection Event TWO WEEKS from now on July 28, 2022 from 5:30-9:00pm at the MetroWest Golf Club located at 2100 S. Hiawassee Rd. Orlando FL 32835
It’s National Ice Cream Day! I don’t know about you, but ice cream sounds like a great way to cool down in the middle of July in Central Florida. Go ahead and celebrate!
Today is Moon Day, which celebrates the first time humans walked on the moon. The Apollo Space Program, begun by President John F. Kennedy, was created to put the first man on the moon. Apollo 11, carrying astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, Jr., fulfilled President Kennedy’s dream. On July 20, 1969,...
Please come join the MetroWest Food Truck Connection Event ONE WEEK from now on July 28, 2022 from 5:30-9:00pm at the MetroWest Golf Club located at 2100 S. Hiawassee Rd. Orlando FL 32835
July in Florida is hot, hot, hot! Be aware of and careful to avoid Heat Related Illnesses. Although anyone at any time can suffer from heat-related illness, some people are at greater risk than others: Infants and young children People 65 years of age or older People who are overweight People who overexert during work...
FREE Self-Service Sandbag distribution July 7, 2022 - August 7, 2022 Reminder: Self-Service Sandbag Program 📅 Date: Sunday, July 24 – Sunday, August 7 🕗 Time: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. 🌳 Location: Barnett Park, Bithlo Community Park, Downey Park, Meadow Woods Park and West Orange Recreational Complex 🌀 Info: ocfl.net/storm Recordatorio: Programa de Sacos...
Florida’s back-to-school tax holiday starts today and continues through Aug. 7. During this sales tax holiday period, qualifying items will be exempt from tax including: certain school supplies selling for $15 or less per item; clothing, footwear, and certain accessories selling for $60 or less per item; and computers and certain accessories selling for $1,000...
We are almost two months into hurricane season. If you haven’t already, it’s time to create a family emergency plan, stock up on non-perishable food items, and have your trees trimmed. For more information, visit FEMA’s hurricane readiness page: https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes
Today is National Mutt Day, a day to embrace, save and celebrate mixed breed dog. Do you have a beloved mutt, or are you interested in adopting? Consider visiting a shelter to adopt a mutt in need of a forever home. If you can’t adopt, volunteering is a great way to help mutts, too.
Did you know that the MetroWest Public Safety Program is a cornerstone of our effort to make MetroWest a great place to Live, Work, Play and Connect! By partnering with Critical Intervention Services (CIS), we designed a program tailored to our community’s unique needs. For more information, visit https://www.metrowestcommunity.com/public-safety/
Florida’s back-to-school tax holiday ends tomorrow! During this sales tax holiday period, qualifying items will be exempt from tax including: certain school supplies selling for $15 or less per item; clothing, footwear, and certain accessories selling for $60 or less per item; and computers and certain accessories selling for $1,000 or less per item, when...
