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Wildwood Officials: Expect Local Road Closures Saturday for 5K Event
Wildwood officials are advising the public that temporary, short-term road closures will occur the morning of Saturday, April 20, 2024, in the east central/downtown area for the city's Autism Awareness 5K. Motorists should anticipate closures beginning at 8:45 a.m. and plan…
Downtown Bushnell Plaza Park Meeting Rescheduled for February 27
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Downtown Bushnell Plaza Park Meeting has rescheduled their regularly scheduled meeting date on Thursday, February 20, 2025, to Thursday, February 27, 2025. The change will affect this meeting ONLY.
City of Bushnell and Sumter County Partner to Deliver Building Services
City of Bushnell and Sumter County Partner to Deliver Building Services Bushnell, FL – The City of Bushnell and the Sumter County Board of County Commissioners are partnering to streamline building services for Bushnell residents. Starting April 1, 2025, Sumter County Building…
PUBLIC NOTICE: 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update Workshop to be Held April 24
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, The City of Bushnell will be holding the 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update Workshop on Thursday, April 24, 2025. The 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update Workshop will be at 6:30 P.M., in the Bushnell Council Chambers located at 117 E. Joe P. Strickland, Jr. Avenue.…
PUBLIC NOTICE: Downtown Park Committee Meeting Cancelled
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Downtown Bushnell Plaza Park Meeting has cancelled their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The change will affect this meeting ONLY.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Downtown Park Committee Meeting Cancelled
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Downtown Bushnell Plaza Park Meeting has cancelled their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The change will affect this meeting ONLY.
PUBLIC NOTICE: 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update Workshop to be Held Saturday, June 7
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the City of Bushnell will be holding a 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update Workshop on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update Workshop will be at 10:00 a.m., in the Bushnell Council Chambers located at 117 E. Joe P. Strickland, Jr. Avenue. The…
PUBLIC NOTICE: Downtown Park Committee Meeting Cancelled
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Downtown Bushnell Plaza Park Meeting has cancelled their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, June 19, 2025. The change will affect this meeting ONLY.
Update From City Manager Michael Eastburn Regarding Notice of Intent to Revoke A.C.M.S., Inc. Heart of Florida Landfill Construction & Operating Permit
Following the issuance of the City’s Notice of Intent to Revoke Construction & Operating Permit, City officials held a productive and candid meeting with representatives from A.C.M.S., Inc. During this meeting, A.C.M.S., Inc., acknowledged the concerns raised by the City and the…
PUBLIC NOTICE: Downtown Park Committee Meeting Cancelled
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Downtown Bushnell Plaza Park Meeting has cancelled their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, July 17, 2025. The change will affect this meeting ONLY.
Update Regarding Compliance Extension for A.C.M.S., Inc. Heart of Florida Landfill
Following a review of the Corrective Action Plan submitted by the A.C.M.S., Inc. Heart of Florida Landfill on July 7, 2025, the facility’s compliance history, and consultation with relevant agencies, the City of Bushnell acknowledges that A.C.M.S., Inc. has taken meaningful…
PUBLIC NOTICE - Parcel: N01-022, Owner: Hal Lyons, Rezoning and Comprehensive Plan Amendment Removed from September Council Agenda
Upon advice from legal counsel, the rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment items for parcel N01-022, property owner: Hal Lyons, has been removed from the September council agenda. The items will be heard by the Board of Adjustment and Code Enforcement on October 14, 2025 at…