Seminole County Government

🌐 Expand Your Reach with Global Markets! Join our partners with the Central Florida International Trade Office on September 11th from 10 AM to 12 PM at 1055 AAA Drive, Suite 153, Heathrow, FL 34711, for an insightful session on Targeting Global Markets: Unlocking Census Trade Data to Grow Export Sales. Learn how to leverage valuable data to boost your export strategy and drive sales growth. Take advantage of this opportunity to take your business to the next level! Secure your spot today! https://lnkd.in/ek_XWFk4 #ExportGrowth #GlobalMarkets #BusinessDevelopment #TradeData #EconomicDevelopment

SPORTS TOURISM CHAMPIONS 🏆: The Seminole County Parks and Recreation Department recently received the 2024 Excellence in Sports Tourism Award (Small Market) from the Florida Recreation and Park Association and Florida Sports Foundation. The team was honored to accept the award, recognizing Seminole County's commitment to supporting sports tourism in the area. The Parks Department's state-of-the-art facilities, event hosting support, and community partnerships all help to support visiting athletes and spectators, boosting economic development in the area. Last year, 92 events hosted at Seminole County facilities generated more than $63 million in estimated economic impact. Congratulations to the Parks and Recreation Department on this recognition!

THANK YOU: This summer, Seminole County Library patrons donated school supplies for the Tools 4 Seminole Schools supply shop. There, teachers can “shop” for their classrooms and for students in need throughout the school year. Watch to learn why these generous donations from the community mean so much to local students and teachers, and donate to the The Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools at foundationscps.org.

WE ARE HIRING: Seminole County Parks and Recreation is hiring an ADA Coordinator to ensure Parks and Recreation facilities, programs, and policies comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This position will serve as a point of contact for the public regarding disability and accommodation requests, as well as train County staff in accessibility matters. A bachelor's degree and some experience in ADA compliance is required. This position is one of over 30 available jobs. County employees have reliable schedules, 20+ paid days off plus 11 paid holidays annually, employer-paid healthcare, state retirement enrollment, and more! Learn more or apply at https://lnkd.in/ed5iVBi.

LITTLE LEAGUE PARADE: Join in the celebrations for Seminole County’s Little League Champions! A parade and block party will take place this Saturday, August 31, starting at 10 a.m. The parade will begin at Lake Mary Ave, head south down Country Club Road, turn west on Crystal Lake Ave, and take a final turn south on 4th street. It will culminate in a short ceremony with speeches and a block party. With large crowds expected for the parade in downtown Lake Mary, the use of SunRail is encouraged to avoid traffic congestion and aide in parking. SunRail will be operational on Saturday from select stations in Seminole County between the hours of 8:00a.m. -2:17p.m. Road closures for the parade include: ▪ Country Club Road @ Lakeview Ave ▪ Country Club Road @ Alma Ave ▪ Country Club Road @ Grandbend Ave ▪ Country Club Road @ E Lake Mary Ave ▪ Country Club Road @ Wilbur Ave ▪ Country Club Road @ Crystal Lake Ave Extended road closures include: ▪ 4th Street @ Lake Mary Blvd ▪ 4th Street @ Lakeview Ave ▪ 4th Street @ Crystal Lake Ave

ARTIST OF THE YEAR: The Seminole Cultural Arts Council has selected Bonnie Sprung of Altamonte Springs as Seminole County’s 2024 Artist of the Year. She was formally recognized by the Board of County Commissioners at today's board meeting. Bonnie Sprung, a talented artist in the areas of painting, mixed media, and photography, has over 25 years of experience curating and judging art exhibits. She owns three businesses, has exhibited her award-winning work in numerous galleries, and is a longtime supporter of Central Florida’s arts community. Learn more about Bonnie at bonniesprung.com.

Seminole County is home to World Series Champions! Lake Mary Little League 2024 Little League National Champions Little League World Champions Altamonte Baseball Academy/City of Altamonte Springs 2024 11U Cal Ripken World Series Champions Cal Ripken 11U Southeast Regional Champions State Champions (11U) State Runner Up (13U & 14U) District 11 Champions (11U, 13U & 14U) #CityofLakeMary #CityofAltamonteSprings #LittleLeagueWorldChampions #CalRipkenWorldSeriesChampions #Champions

SIGN RECYCLING: Plastic campaign signs are not recyclable at the curbside. Made from polypropylene, a difficult and costly material to recycle, these signs typically end up in landfills. But thanks to a partnership between Seminole County, PureCycle Technologies, and the League of Women Voters of Seminole County Florida, this year's campaign signs can be recycled into a reusable resin. Learn more about the recycling process in the video, and drop off signs at the Central Transfer Station now through September 3. ♻️ Central Transfer Station, 1950 S.R. 419, Longwood ♻️ Open 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Monday–Saturday (Closed Sunday) ♻️ Please separate signs from metal and wooden stakes and place in the provided bins ♻️ A second collection will take place in November

Exciting opportunity for career advancement! Seminole Commits, a Seminole State College of Florida program, is hosting a "Get a Better Job!" workshop series this September. 🗓️ Dates: Mondays, September 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th 🕕 Time: 6-8 PM 📍 Location: Florida S.P.E.C.S, 815 S. French Ave., Sanford, FL 32771 This free workshop has limited space, so register now! Registration: https://lnkd.in/eHbiDXcz

Join us for the Business Resource Fair tomorrow, August 22nd, from 4-6 p.m. at Seminole State College-Heathrow, located at 105 AAA Drive, Heathrow, FL 32746. This event will bring together the Economic Development Committee and local business support agencies for a valuable networking experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and gather resources to help your business thrive. Please RSVP here: https://ow.ly/cxm050SQcUn. We look forward to seeing you there! #seminolechamber #seminolebusiness