Applicants Sought for Potential The Villages Public Safety Dept. District

At the September 12, 2023 Tentative Budget Hearing, the Sumter County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) voted to proceed with the development of current Village Center Community Development District service area to be governed by a dependent fire distr...

October is Florida Native Plant Month

Sumter County Commissioners approved a proclamation recognizing the month of October as Florida Native Plant Month in Sumter County at their Board meeting on September 19, 2023.

Nine Residents Graduate From Sumter County Citizens Academy

Nine Sumter County residents graduated from the Citizens Academy at the September 19, 2023 Sumter County Board of Commissioners meeting. The newest graduates are William DeLuccio, Paul Dillmuth, Christine and Louis Gerak, Steve Messerli, Betty Perrow, Mel...

Sumter County Fire & EMS Moves to Rescue Steer

A wayward steer needed some rescuing and Sumter County Fire & EMS was more than up to the challenge of corralling the animal out of his predicament.

Apparently, the young steer had walked up an embankment that was covered with downed trees and brush. H...

For National Cat Month, Now is a Purrfect Time to Adopt

With dozens of cats, adults and kittens, to choose from, there is no better time than during National Cat Month to find your new feline family member at Sumter County Animal Services.

Following another busy “kitten season,” there is no ...

Pickleball Courts coming to Lake Panasoffkee Park

Beginning Tuesday, September 19, there will be some changes in the works at Lake Panasoffkee Recreation Park, 1589 CR 459, Lake Panasoffkee, FL.

The tennis courts will change to pickle ball courts. Pickle ball is the fastest growing sport in the United Sta...

Meet Blizzard and Bear

Blizzard and Bear are a bonded pair, and would love to be placed together. Both are happy, goofy dogs, however Blizzard is more playful than Bear. They would do best in an adult home. Come by the shelter today and meet Blizzard and Bear.

Commissioners Estep, Ulrich and Bogue Achieve Commissioner Level Designations

Chairman Craig Estep received the Advanced County Commissioner Level II (ACC II) designation from the Institute for County Government (ICG) at an award ceremony held at the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) Annual Conference and Educational Exposition...

Blind Dog Needs a Good Home

Dex came to Sumter County Animal Services as a stray just before Valentine’s Day. He is a laid back 5-year-old mixed-breed dog with a zeal for life.

“It takes him a little while to get used to his surroundings, but he explores the world...

Adeline, Turner Happy in New Homes

Adeline was adopted the weekend of Oct. 29 and according to her new owner, she settled into her new home immediately. “She fits into the family like a glove and our other dog absolutely loves her,” said Jane Dalton. 

When Dalto...

Blade Gets a Home, New Owner Praises Animal Services

Blade found his forever home over the Oct. 16 weekend when Mark Swanson visited Animal Services looking for a new a dog.

“We can't thank the people who work at Sumter County Animal Shelter enough for helping to find our wonderful dog called Blade,” said Ma...

Wildfire Risk Reduction Safety Tips

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13 Graduate From Sumter County Citizens Academy

The newest graduates are Richard Belles, Adrienne Betar, Beverly Bone, David Fountaine, Brian Goodman, Suzy Hackett, Bob Johnson, Mac McGovern, Judy and Greg Mersch, Johna Randa, Gale Satterlee and Julie Whitten. The Citizens Academy consists of five half...

Building Services Consolidates to The Villages Sumter County Service Center

With this consolidation, all building, planning and zoning services will be housed at one location for all customer needs. This activity is in preparation for the future relocation of building and planning services to the new Service Center in Sumterville...

Animal Services Taking Part at the Ocala Pet Palooza

Sumter County Animal Services will be there as part of the festivities, which include pet adoptions. This family-friendly, pet-friendly event will feature various activities and attractions such as a pet costume contest, pet parades, best trick contest, v...

New Signal at Peppertree Lane/CR 124A at US 301 Nears Completion

The intersection improvements include converting it to a signalized intersection and adding capacity by extending the US 301 northbound left turn lane to get onto Peppertree Lane.

The traffic signal is scheduled to go into flashing operation beginning on W...

Sole Source - SkyBase Communications

Vendor - SkyBase Communications

Item - Satellite Radio Service

Estimated Expenditure - $1,188.00

*The Sumter County BOCC request that prospective vendors submit information regarding their ability to provide the commodities or contractual services to purchas...

Sole Source - American Polymer Company

Vendor - American Polymer Company

Item - FDOT 635-2-11Pull & Splice Boxes

Estimated Expenditure - $2,000.00

*The Sumter County BOCC request that prospective vendors submit information regarding their ability to provide the commodities or contractual serv...

Sole Source - Osburn Associates (Avery Dennison)

Vendor - Osburn Associates (Avery Dennison)

Item - Parts and Service for the TrafficJet for Traffic Sign Fabrication

Estimated Cost - $20,000.00

*The Sumter County BOCC request that prospective vendors submit information regarding their ability to provide th...

Sole Source - The Villages Entertainment & Special Events

Vendor - The Villages Entertainment & Special Events

Item - Audio Services

Estimated Expenditure - $15,500.00

*The Sumter County BOCC request that prospective vendors submit information regarding their ability to provide the commodities or contractual se...

Meet Blizzard and Bear

Both are happy, goofy dogs, however Blizzard is more playful than Bear. They would do best in an adult home. Come by the shelter today and meet Blizzard and Bear.