Story by Benjamin Tate The 22nd annual Florida Family Fun Fest took place on Sun., Aug. 11 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m, under sunny skies. Attendees enjoyed food, music, and quality time on North Main St. in Florida, NY. The street was closed off from Glenmere to … Continue reading →
Hello Florida, I’d like to address something that has been brought to my attention over the last week. Several residents raised concerns about “shots” they are hearing down in the black dirt area. I hear the noise from my house, as do many other residents; I know … Continue reading →
Hello Florida, It’s that time of year again; the Florida Family Fun Fest is upon us! On Sun., August 11 from 1 to 8 p.m. Main Street will be filled with friends, laughter, food and entertainment. Over by S. S. Seward, a variety of rides will … Continue reading →
Due to the extreme high temperatures expected this weekend, Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus is advising residents to take advantage of cooling centers that will open in a number of municipalities. Residents seeking relief from the high heat should access these cooling centers or other … Continue reading →
Story by A.J. Arias The Village of Florida Board of Trustees passed a resolution on Wed., Jul. 10 to update the benefits for its non-union full-time employees. For employees hired after Aug. 1, 2004, there will now be a cap on vacation at 25 days for those who … Continue reading →
Hello Florida, The fundraiser at Glenmere Brewery to benefit the Florida Family Funfest last Friday was a great success and a wonderful event. I’d like to take a moment to thank all the Funfest committee members who made it happen and the owners of the brewery … Continue reading →
The Florida Chamber of Commerce has announced the three graduating seniors who are the recipients of this year’s scholarship awards. Natalya Camacho has been involved with the BOCES Workplace Learning Program, volunteers and participates at Winslow Therapeutic Riding Facility in Warwick, and has been involved with basketball, swimming, … Continue reading →
Hello Florida, I hope that everyone had a safe and happy July 4th. The Village of Florida is very proud of our parks and is glad that they are being utilized by our residents. We have noticed that with all the activity going on at the … Continue reading →
The S.S. Seward Institute Alumni Association held their Annual Banquet on Sat., Jun. 15 at the Middletown Elks Lodge with about 140 alumni and their guests in attendance. The group included 13 members of the Class of 1969 celebrating their 50th anniversary and 25 members of the graduating class … Continue reading →
Story by Lisa Rice It was a bright Saturday morning as the senior class of S.S. Seward Institute proceeded out of the school building that had been a second home for seven years and onto the grounds where they would receive the diploma that said their time at the … Continue reading →
Story by Lisa Rice The First Presbyterian Church in Florida, NY hosted an Interfaith Baccalaureate Service for members of the 2019 graduating class of S.S. Seward Institute on Thurs., June 27 at 7 p.m. More than half of the 58 seniors graduating attended the service, where they received praise, … Continue reading →
The weekend of Jun. 13 to Jun. 15 saw the 50-year reunion of the graduating class 1969 from S.S. Seward Institute in Florida, NY. Friday evening a meet-and-greet gathering with dinner was held at Rookie’s Pizzeria on N. Main St. and Saturday afternoon the class was treated to a … Continue reading →
