The Real Florida℠ Connection – July

 

A MESSAGE FROM OUR DIRECTOR The other day I was at Anastasia State Park, a favorite destination for residents and visitors to St. Augustine. Its beaches are a wonderful place to enjoy the Atlantic Ocean and see native wildlife. The rangers there were busy with their end-of-day responsibilities, and as they went through their tasks, they conveyed a special spirit and approach to their work – we call it, “Ranger First!”  Ranger First means always being committed to maintaining the park while providing excellent and safe experiences for visitors. Who could imagine that cleaning up a park at the end of a day could look like such fun? July 31 is World Ranger Day, which encourages us to take a moment and think about  and public lands' rangers that working to protect wildlife and natural landscapes. Additionally with the support of our rangers, we enjoy a special relationship with local park programs. Every year we applaud both the Florida and National Recreation and Park Associations during July, which is Recreation and Parks Month. Floridians are fortunate that so many local park programs provide such a wide range of outdoor experiences. From springs to beaches, ballfields and pools to bike paths, local parks give families that special shared experience of outdoor fun and education.   Florida’s many recreation and park programs work together at the state, federal and local level to provide great park experiences. I hope you and your family takes the time to enjoy the many parks throughout our beautiful state and honor those who dedicate their work to making that possible. Best, Eric Draper

FEATURED STORIES  CELEBRATE WORLD (JUNIOR) RANGER DAY! Florida State Parks' Junior Ranger is a program for young people to learn, serve and share Florida’s natural and cultural resources. 5 GREAT STATE PARKS FOR A PICNIC Sometimes there’s no better way to enjoy the outdoors than to set out a blanket and have a relaxing picnic with friends and family. NATIONAL REC AND PARKS MONTH July is National Park and Recreation Month and National Picnic Month, which encourage you to visit a park for recreation and a picnic.   MAKING AN OVERNIGHT RESERVATION This video shows you step-by-step how to reserve a campsite or cabin on our new reservation website for a perfect getaway in ... the Real Florida.   SPOTLIGHT Explore Upcoming Events At A Florida State Park Near You!  Looking for something different to do this summer? From ranger-led hikes and fishing clinics, to movie nights with s’mores, Florida's state parks offers events for visitors of all interests and ages. Not only are there fun events where you can learn a new skill or participate in a new activity, there are plenty of engaging educational events that can teach you more about historical and cultural resources that make our parks so unique. Events happening all over the state can be found on our website. You can even search for events by date, theme, type and location. Come and check out an event happening in a park near you!

Sepa qué hacer en caso de incendio forestal

 

Qué hacer antes, durante y después de un incendio forestal

Sepa cómo protegerse de un incendio forestal, cómo actuar y evacuar de manera segura durante uno y qué precauciones tomar cuando regrese a casa. Aprenda a tomar precauciones y proteger su hogar Sepa qué hacer si se ha producido un incendio forestal cerca de su casa Averigüe qué hacer y dónde obtener ayuda después de que ha sido afectado

City of Weston

 

July 15, 2021

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Quarterly Residential Bulk Trash Service On Your Regular Garbage Day (July 28 through 31)

Bulk trash pick up service will take place on its regular schedule this month for the following residential customers in Weston.   Single Family Homes and Multi-Family Units with Curbside Collection: Wednesday, July 28 Thursday, July 29, or Friday, July 30 Multi-Family Units with Dumpsters (Place items near dumpster): Saturday, July 31 Bulk pickup occurs on the date of your regularly scheduled garbage collection, all items should be placed curbside by 7 a.m. on your pick up day. Bulk items include but are not limited to: Furniture, mattresses, carpets and other large household items. Large and small appliances, such as dishwashers, laundry machines and stoves. Refrigerators or air conditioners must have Freon removed by a certified dealer. Mirrors, glass, glass top tables, windowpanes, and plate glass items should be safely placed in a rigid container to facilitate safe collection. Homeowner-generated vegetative waste from regular yard maintenance -- NOT Contractor-generated waste. Work done by landscaping contractors must be hauled away by the contractor. NOT COLLECTED: Bulk items DO NOT include contractor-generated material or household hazardous waste (HHW).                  For questions regarding bulk pickup, please call the City of Weston Public Works Services Center at 954-385-2600 or visit WestonFL.org/BulkPickup.

Residential Drop Off Centers for Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling Broward County Locations Open on Saturdays Broward County's Residential Drop Off Centers are open to Weston residents for household hazardous waste drop off on Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. There are three locations available. Please bring proof of residency (photo ID and a document that shows your official address such as a tax bill, TRIM notice, voter registration, utility bill, or other official government-issued document). For a list of materials that are accepted and location details, click here.

Save the Date BSO Shred-a-thon and Operation Medicine Cabinet Saturday, August 14 | 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The popular Shred-a-Thon and Operation Medicine Cabinet event returns to Weston next month. Note that there will be a new limit of two (2) boxes of documents per vehicle.

Alertas de salud para viajeros internacionales

 

Recomendaciones para viajeros vacunados y no vacunados

Si está planificando un viaje al extranjero es importante que conozca las recomendaciones de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC), ya que durante su viaje usted podría estar expuesto al COVID-19 y contagiar a otros aún sin presentar ningún síntoma. Personas totalmente vacunadas: Hágase una prueba de detección 3 a 5 días después de su regreso. Vigile sus síntomas. Siga las recomendaciones de su estado. Personas que no se vacunaron: Quédese en casa y haga cuarentena por 7 días completos después de su viaje. Hágase una prueba de detección 3 a 5 días después de su regreso. Evite el contacto con personas que corren mayor riesgo de enfermarse por 14 días. Siga las recomendaciones de su estado.

Leon County and CONA Recognize 40th Annual Neighborhood Awards Program Winners

 

Leon County and CONA Recognize 40th Annual Neighborhood Awards Program Winners

At Tuesday’s Commission meeting, Leon County Government and the Council of Neighborhood Associations (CONA) recognized our community’s outstanding neighborhoods and neighbors with the 40th Annual Neighborhood Awards. For 40 years, Leon County and CONA have been recognizing neighborhoods and neighbors that have gone above and beyond to make our community a better place to live, work and play – even when faced with the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic.

 

“Our joint awards program has celebrated neighbors helping neighbors for the last 40 years,” said Leon County Commission Chairman Rick Minor. “Through creativity and hard work, our passionate neighborhood leaders help strengthen our community and make Leon County a great place to live.”  

 

The 2021 winners are as follows:

 

• Small Neighborhood of the Year (200 homes or fewer) – Callen Neighborhood Association 

• Large Neighborhood of the Year (more than 200 homes) – Lafayette Oaks Homes Association 

• Unincorporated Neighborhood of the Year (outside the city limits) – Walden Place Homeowners Association 

• Neighbor of the Year – Talethia O. Edwards, Greater Bond Neighborhood Association

 

“This year’s winners demonstrated a commitment to building community in their neighborhoods and keeping neighbors connected, all during a global pandemic,” said Leon County Administrator Vincent S. Long. “Our County is fortunate to have so many strong and resilient neighborhoods and we are proud to recognize these leaders.”

 

The 40th Annual Neighborhood Awards winners received a sign for display at their neighborhood entrances. The Neighbor of the Year Award winner received a personalized plaque that highlights the individual’s leadership and service to their neighborhood.

 

“From beautification efforts to helping neighbors in need, our neighborhoods are the foundation of our community,” said Christic Henry of CONA. “We are proud of our continued partnership with Leon County as we work together to provide resources and support for our neighborhoods.”

 

To learn more about the County’s neighborhood resources, visit LeonCountyFL.gov/NeighborhoodServices. 

 

For more information, please contact Mathieu Cavell, Leon County Community and Media Relations, at (850) 606-5300 / CMR@LeonCountyFL.gov. 

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About the Council of Neighborhood Associations   

Since 1981, the Council of Neighborhood Associations of Tallahassee and Leon County has served as an organized coalition of neighborhood, property owners, condominium, homeowners and community associations throughout the Capital City and Leon County. CONA is committed to maintaining its stature as a leading community organization that serves to strengthen, protect, honor and unite neighborhoods in order to meet the current and future needs of the Tallahassee-Leon County community. The vital role CONA plays in strengthening and advocating for neighborhoods through its many initiatives and activities contributes to neighborhoods that support the quality of life and embrace mutual respect and appreciation among all people.