News & Announcements

The Fort Meade GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP is March 6, 2010 from 9:00AM-Noon. Registration is at 8:30AM.

Meeting location is the Community Center (10 SW 3rd Street)

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The Black History Parade is February 27th at 2PM. Activities will be held at Morrison Park following the parade.

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January is Fort Meade PRIDE MONTH

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CITY HALL IS CLOSED ON JANUARY 1st

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Disney Christmas Parade

December 5, 2009

6:15PM - Opening Ceremony at City Hall

7PM - Parade on Broadway

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We are closed Thanksgiving Day and the Day After.

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THANK YOU TO OUR TROOPS FOR THEIR DEDICATION AND SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY!

(We are closed on Veteran's Day to HONOR their deeds).

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NOTICE OF CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION

NOTICE OF POST ELECTION AUDIT

A meeting to certify election results of the Municipal Election of November 3, 2009 will be held at 7:00 PM, November 10, 2009 in Fort Meade Commission Chambers, 8 West Broadway.

A post election audit will be conducted at Election Headquarters, 250 South Broadway, Bartow, Florida on November 12, 2009 at 9:00 AM.

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Commission Elelctions will be held Tuesday, November 3, 2009.

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traffic barricade

South Hendry Paving Project is complete.

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SECOND BUDGET HEARING - SEPT. 28, 2009 @ 6PM in Commission Chambers

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For Fair Housing information, visit www.hud.gov/fairhousing

Fair Housing Notice (en espanol), HUD Discrimination Form, Fair Housing Brochure

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Commissioner Bell will be hosting an Informational Meeting on August 24th at 7PM for the FMPA Bus Ride. The meeting will be held at the CMHP Activities Center.

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If you are interested in attending the August 27th FMPA Meeting in Orlando, please visit City Hall or call us 285.1100, ext. 238 or 239.

Click here to read Letter to FMPA

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For information on the Digital Television Transition, please call 1.800.CALL.FCC

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To receive a free light bulb, please complete the Energy Star Pledge - Click Here Limit 1 per household. Bring pledge receipt to City Hall to receive your free gift.

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FAIR HOUSING AD - Click Here

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For information on H1N1 (Swine Flu), call the Florida Flu Hotline at 1.800.342.3557 from 8AM-8PM.

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FAZZINI PARK WILL BE CLOSED EFFECTIVE MAY 27, 2009. ANYONE FOUND ON THE PREMISES AFTER THAT DATE WILL BE ARRESTED FOR TRESPASSING

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First Annual “Cinco de Mayo” Celebration

Lewis Anna Woodbury and the ESOL Parent Leadership Council are proud to introduce the first annual “Cinco de Mayo” celebration. The celebration is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5^th from 5:00-7:30 p.m. on the Lewis Elementary Campus P.E. field. The celebration will feature Mexican Culture and/or “Cinco de Mayo” music, singing, dancing, and other presentations by all grade levels, Pre-K through 5^th grade. Other exciting activities planned include: door prizes, goody bags, food, music, crafts, and fun for the whole family. This event will also provide a great opportunity for the community to learn about the Mexican heritage and of “Cinco de Mayo”. We are inviting the community to come enjoy the celebration and support our students. So mark your calendar and be prepared to have a GREAT time! If you would like to help with this event, contact Mrs. Salinas at 285-1150. We are still in need of door prize donations and volunteers to make this event a success.

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It's In Our Hands

In 2010, the U.S. census will define who we are as a nation. Taken every 10 years, the census affects political representation and directs the allocation of billions of dollars in government funding. For more information, visit census website.

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THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS for making the 2008 Employee Holiday Party a success!!

B & E Automotive

Badcock

Catch-A-Wave

Central Florida Regional Planning Council (CFRPC)

Central Florida Development Council (CFDC)

Central Florida Visitors & Convention Bureau

Chinoiserie

Colonial Bank

Daave’s

Florida Gas Utility (FGU)