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The Neff Lake Monster Returns to the Spring Lake Memorial Classic!  April 22, 2024  The Arc Nature Coast will host the Spring Lake Memorial Classic 10K, 5K and 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at The Arc Nature Coast Campus, located at 5283 Neff Lake Road in Brooksville, FL. The Spring Lake, Florida foot race will be located in scenic western Hernando County. But don't let the ...read more

Mid Florida Community Services, Inc. Offers Weatherization Program to help families lower their utility bills   BROOKSVILLE, Florida – Low-income homeowners, including manufactured homes, in Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk, Sumter and Volusia Counties will benefit from Weatherization Assistance Program provided by Mid Florida Community Services, Inc. in partnership with the Florida ...read more

Brooksville, Florida (April 22, 2024) – The City of Brooksville’s Beautification Board and the Brooksville City Council are excited to announce they will be hosting the 35th Annual Arbor Day Celebration on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 10:00 am. Volunteers and officials will gather at Tom Varn Park located in Brooksville at 301 Darby Lane. The community-invited program begins with a welcome from ...read more

Coping with Dementia 11th Care Partner ConferenceAnnounces Speaker Line-UpWe are very excited to announce that Gerry Mulligan, will be the Keynote Speaker this year-Care Partner to family members and retired publisher of 43 years, Lindell Harris, Director of Senior VS Crimes, Brandy Ward, Director Key Elder Care, Jordan Griffis-Nurse Practitioner-Dr. Nieves office of Neurology and Movement ...read more

The application deadline has been extended for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) for the Florida Hurricane Idalia (FEMA 4734-DR-FL). The application period will now close June 7, 2024. Applications submitted through the FDEM Portal must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 7, 2024.  Requests for account creations for the FDEM Portal must be made by 5:00 p.m., EDT on June 7, ...read more

Florida SBDC Network Announces Keynote Speakers for 2024 Small Business Success Summit  Florida SBDC Network State Office (Pensacola, Fla.) – The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, the state’s principal provider of small business assistance, is pleased to announce the keynote speakers for the third annual Small Business Success Summit, which will be held August 19-20 ...read more

The Weeki Wachee River is an invaluable feature in Hernando County, driving tourism, employment, and renowned for its waterways as a prime recreational destination in addition to being a first magnitude Outstanding Florida Spring. Join us for the Weeki Wachee River Summit on Friday, May 3rd, 2024, from 9am—1:30 pm at Pasco Hernando State College-- Spring Hill Campus, 450 Beverly Court, Spring ...read more

Dade Battlefield Society is proud to be hosting the upcoming Convocation of Seminole War Historians  The Friday afternoon and evening program will take place at Chinsegut Hill Historic Site in Brooksville. APRIL 26-28, 2024 A weekend full of information, discovery and networking Adults $70     Students $35Registration Includes :Friday historic site tourFriday night reception and ...read more

SBA Announces Closure of Business Recovery Centers in Florida ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today the permanent closure of the Business Recovery Centers (BRCs) in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties on Wednesday, Nov. 29, due to a steady decrease in center activity. Business Recovery Centers serve as a beacon of hope and support for businesses, providing ...read more

Additional Counties Added and Deadline Approaching for Physical Damage Loans for NonProfit Organizations in FloridaATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that Baker, Charlotte,Duval, and Nassau counties in Florida are now included as primary counties in the disaster declaration for eligible PNP organizations to apply for low-interest disaster loans for damages as ...read more

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Hernando County Announces Updated Hours and Days of Operation  (Brooksville, FL) – Effective immediately, the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will no longer open on Sundays. Beginning Monday, October 9, 2023, the hours of operation for the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Hernando County located at the Spring Hill Library (9220 Spring Hill Drive, Spring ...read more

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that certain Private Non-Profit organizations (PNPs) in Florida that do not provide critical services of a governmental nature may be eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans for damages as a result of Hurricane Idalia that occurred Aug. 27 through Sept. 4, 2023. Private Non Profit Organizations SBA and FEMA Disaster ...read more

As a business owner, it is inevitable that you’ll have to manage organizational change at some point. Whether it is due to the introduction of new technology, changes in customer demand, or simply staying ahead of the competition, making sure your business stays up-to-date and relevant can be a challenge. That said, there are strategies you can use to make the transition smoother and more ...read more