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February 2025

Vol. 2 Issue 3

County News

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Restoring Habitat with Prescribed Burns

During the dry season, the Seminole County Fire Department, Seminole County Parks and Recreation, and agency partners team up to conduct prescribed burns on County properties. A prescribed burn is a carefully ignited and controlled fire in a natural lands area. Land managers write a "prescription" to restore the health of the land.


Why do they need to set fire to the land to manage it? Wildfires sparked by lightning have occurred in Florida for millennia. Plants and animals adapted to this and still depend on it today. The fires nourish the soil with nutrients and clear the way for more plant diversity by eliminating overgrowth.


The burns benefit people, too. Mimicking the lightning-caused fires from the past in a safe and controlled way helps reduce the risk of dangerous, uncontrolled wildfires. They also improve access for outdoor recreation.


Crews will be conducting burns at County wilderness areas through the spring. Keep an eye out for property closures by following Seminole County Parks, Trails and Recreation on Facebook.

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Seminole County Sports Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations

The Seminole County Sports Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2025 recognition class now through February 28.


AWARDS GIVEN:

ATHLETE: Current/former residents (at least 35 years old) who attained excellence in athletics in Seminole County.

CONTRIBUTOR: Coaches, officials, administrators, financial supporters, or members of the media who contributed to athletics in Seminole County.

LEGACY: Athletes or contributors who were active prior to 1999.

INCLUSION: Outstanding Seminole County athletes or contributors with intellectual, developmental, or other special needs.


View the criteria and nomination form at seminolecountyfl.gov/hof.

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Community Health for All

The Seminole County Community Health Division’s Healthy Lifestyle Program assists and connects vulnerable populations with essential resources. Through a combination of home visits and outreach events, Case Managers, who are also Certified Community Health Workers, help clients manage chronic conditions and address social determinants of health.

Healthy Lifestyles Program
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January Veteran of the Month

The Board of County Commissioners proclaimed Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Adam Zavardino as the January Veteran of the Month. Enlisting in 1996, Petty Officer Zavardino served as an Aviation Electronics Technician aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. After separating from the Navy Reserves in 2004, he continued to serve the local veteran community through his involvement with VFW Post 5405 and the Seminole County Veteran Services Office. 

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Out with the Old, In with the New!

The Central Branch Library is getting an upgrade! The juvenile section is receiving brand new shelves to uplift and brighten the area for young patrons as they browse books. These will replace shelves that have aged with the branch since its opening in 1990.  

Around the County

Owl Prowl

Explore the park after dark in search of owls! Learn how to identify owls by sights and hoots.


Saturday, March 1, 7 p.m.

Spring Hammock Preserve, 2985 Osprey Trail, Longwood

Cost: $5

Register Now
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Presidents in Central Florida

Many U.S. Presidents have visited Central Florida over the years. Brigitte Stephenson, Curator of the Sanford Museum, will tell the little-known stories behind these visits.


Tuesday, February 18, 6:30 p.m.

Central Branch Library (Casselberry), 215 N Oxford Rd, Casselberry

FREE. For Adults. Registration not required.

Learn More
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Garden Expo

The annual UF/IFAS Extension Services Garden Expo is on Saturday, February 22! Garden lovers and families are invited to enjoy children’s activities, shop with vendors, check out demonstration gardens, learn essential tips from how-to clinics, and more. This free event is also pet-friendly.


Saturday, February 22

250 W. County Home Rd., Sanford

Learn More
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