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SEPTEMBER 2024 |
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Vol. 1 Issue 9 |
County News |
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Seminole County Veterans Services Office Celebrates New Lobby Opening |
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Seminole County recently expanded its capacity to serve the County's approximately 30,000 veterans by opening a new Veterans Services Office lobby with a ribbon cutting. The new lobby provides a more welcoming and accessible space for veterans to visit in person or make appointments with staff.
The Veterans Services Office assists veterans, dependents, survivors, and others in navigating U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits and connecting them with essential resources. Since last October, the office has filed nearly 800 VA claims, resulting in millions of dollars in retroactive pay. U.S. Air Force Veteran Kathy Corraliza, with Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 30 in Sanford, praised the team's outreach efforts, support, and increased accessibility made possible by the new lobby.
The expansion of the Veterans Services Office reflects Seminole County's commitment to honoring our local veterans, and supports the goal to better serve those who have faithfully served their Country. |
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Protect Our Waterways with the Seminole Education, Restoration and Volunteer (SERV) Program |
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Are you looking for a way to get more involved with our community and protect our environment in Seminole County? The Seminole Education, Restoration and Volunteer (SERV) Program is always seeking volunteers to help with projects that protect our waterways and natural areas. Volunteering is open to children and adults, and students are able to earn volunteer hours for the Bright Futures program.
Individual volunteers or school groups and offices can sign up for ongoing or one-day service projects. Activities could include removing invasive plants alongside lakes and protected lands, planting native vegetation to improve shoreline ecosystems, marking storm drains to educate the public, and cleaning up trash from various waterways. In addition to the one-day service projects, individuals or teams can Adopt-A-Road or Adopt-A-River in Seminole County to keep our community clean and healthy.
Efforts made by volunteers through the SERV Program makes a difference for Seminole County’s precious water resources. |
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Seminole County Libraries Support Tools 4 Seminole Schools |
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This summer, Seminole County Public Library patrons donated school supplies for the Tools 4 Seminole Schools supply shop. Teachers can “shop” throughout the school year for their classrooms and for students in need. Watch to learn why these generous donations from the community mean so much to local students and teachers, and donate to the Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools at foundationscps.org. |
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Boardwalks Near Completion at Sylvan Lake Park |
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Two out of three boardwalk trails are now complete at Sylvan Lake Park! Visitors can view wildlife and aquatic plants while crossing sensitive wetland areas.
The new ADA-accessible Loop Trail is funded by the One Cent Infrastructure Sales Tax, or Penny Sales Tax. The Penny Sales Tax is levied on the sale of consumer goods to visitors, residents and businesses, helping to fund local projects like park enhancements, stormwater system improvements, and new sidewalks and roads. Learn more at https://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/penny. |
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August Veteran of the Month |
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The Seminole County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Gary Christian Scheuring as the 2024 August Veteran of the Month. Chief Petty Officer Scheuring served honorably from 1963 to 1984. He later worked for Seminole County Government as a Traffic Engineer. He was integral in the conversion of copper wiring to fiber optic wiring for all of the county’s traffic signals, ultimately improving signals overall. |
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Wisdom on the Water on the Barbara Lee |
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Climb aboard the Barbara Lee— a stern-wheel paddle boat in Sanford—for a two-hour long cruise exploring in-depth local history with the Museum of Seminole County History, the Sanford Museum, and the St. Johns Rivership Co.
Second Wednesday of every month, starting Wednesday, September 11, Boarding at 5:30 p.m.
433 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford
$15 |
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American Sign Language Basics |
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Adults and adolescents ages 12 and older can learn how to communicate with the deaf and hard of hearing community by joining the West Branch Library for the American Sign Language Basics program.
Mondays, starting September 9, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
West Branch Library, 245 N. Hunt Club Blvd., Longwood |
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Seminole County Veterans Stand Down |
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Seminole County is partnering with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) in Seminole County to bring veterans who are homeless essential services such as haircuts, dental screenings, medical care, animal services, and more.
Saturday, September 7, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
FDOH-Seminole, 400 West Airport Blvd., Sanford |
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