Belleview News and Views

30/01/2025

🚨 Give the Gift of Life in 2025! 🩸

The City of Belleview is partnering with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers to host a series of blood drives at your favorite events throughout the year! 🌟 Every donation saves up to three lives—let’s make a difference together! 💪❤️

📅 Upcoming Blood Drives:
• Friday Foodie Fest: Every 3rd Friday, Jan–Sept, 5–9 PM @ Lake Lillian
• Founder’s Day Celebration: Sat, May 3, 10 AM–3 PM @ Lake Lillian
• Health Screening & Blood Drive Event: Wed, March 19, 10 AM–3 PM @ Belleview Community Center

Blood donations are life-saving resources for surgeries, cancer treatments, and emergencies. Together, we can support our community and ensure local hospitals have what they need!

💬 Robert Vass, Belleview Events Manager: “Every blood donation makes a huge impact. Join us at these events and help save lives!”

💬 Traci Olsen, LifeSouth: “We’re proud to team up with Belleview to make donating blood easy and accessible for everyone.”

Let’s build a healthier, stronger Belleview—mark your calendars and roll up your sleeves! 🩸✨

👉 More info at www.belleviewfl.org or www.lifesouth.org.

27/01/2025

📣 Calling All Vendors! Register Now for 2025 Founder’s Day!

The 2025 Founder’s Day Celebration is coming to Lake Lillian on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 10 AM to 3 PM, and we’re looking for vendors to join the excitement! This year marks 140 years of Belleview’s founding, and we want YOU to be part of the celebration.

🌟 Why Should You Join Us?

Showcase your goods, crafts, or services to a large, engaged audience.

Be part of an event featuring live music, hayrides, inflatable games, a vibrant vendor marketplace, and more!

NEW this year: The Gregg Smith Automotive Car Show, benefiting the United Way of Marion County, is sure to draw a crowd!

📌 Vendor Details:

Spaces are $25-50 + tax for a 10’ x 10’ area.

Open to non-food vendors.

Register online at 👉 www.belleviewfl.org/172/local-events.

Don’t wait—spaces are limited, and they’ll go fast! Secure your spot today and help us celebrate Belleview’s rich history and bright future.

26/01/2025

23/01/2025

23/01/2025

🎣 Join Us for the 2025 Belleview Fishing Derby! 🎣

📅 Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Check-In at 8:30 AM
📍 Location: Lake Lillian, Belleview, FL

Calling all young anglers! This fun-filled event is open to two age groups:
🐟 Ages 10-15
🐟 Ages 9 and under

🏆 Compete for trophies in the following categories:
• Longest Fish
• Shortest Fish
• Most Fish Caught

🎉 Stick around after the derby for a community cookout, courtesy of the Belleview Police Department!

🌟 Space is limited, so register now at: www.belleviewfl.org/172/local-events

Bring your fishing gear and get ready for a day of fun, fishing, and friendly competition!

22/01/2025

22/01/2025

Let’s get the word around town about the great things the Belleview Youth Council is doing for the city. Congrats also to the Mayor & Commissions for making this happen. The Belleview Youth Council has been in existence for 10 years & continues to turn out awesome community leaders.

21/01/2025

🚨 1/20/25: With the dangerously cold temperatures impacting northern parts of the state, remember the 5 P's:

🧣 Protect People
🐶 Protect Pets
🪴 Protect Plants
🚿 Protect Pipes
🧯 Practice Fire Safety

Learn more about extreme cold at http://FloridaDisaster.org/Cold.

16/01/2025

🎉TOMORROW - It's the FIRST Friday Foodie Fest of the year! 🎉

Kick off 2025 with us at Lake Lillian on January 17th, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, for the first Friday Foodie Fest of the year! 🌟 This exciting event is packed with something for everyone—whether you’re a foodie, a fan of local arts and crafts, or just looking for a fun evening out.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

🛍️ VENDOR MARKETPLACE – Over 25 local artisans, crafters, businesses, and nonprofits will showcase their talents and offerings. It’s a perfect opportunity to shop for unique items and support our community!

🍴 DELICIOUS FOOD TRUCKS – Satisfy your cravings with a wide selection of food trucks including:

Fat Tiki 🍹
Tallarico's Pizza 🍕
Backstage Grill 🍔
Fatboyz Donutz 🍩
Poppin' N Shakin' 🍿
Kona Ice 🍧
Royal Hibachi 🍣
And much more!

🎶 LIVE DJ – Groove to the beats from our live DJ, creating the perfect soundtrack for your evening.

🎨 FREE INFLATABLE ACTIVITIES & FACE PAINTING – Fun for the whole family! Kids can enjoy free inflatable activities and get creative with face painting.

👶 FREE CHILD ID CARDS – Thanks to Christopher Hauff and New York Life, you can get free child ID cards for peace of mind.

It’s going to be a night of great food, fantastic local vendors, family fun, and community spirit you won’t want to miss! Mark your calendars and bring your friends, family, and appetite for an unforgettable evening at Lake Lillian! 🌟

10/01/2025

In this video we will take a look at the Sacrifice of the Mass, its meaning and its origins. Jesus, “This pure victim, this holy victim, this spotless victim.”

07/01/2025

📚✨ You're Invited: Storytime with the Mayor! ✨📚

We’re kicking off the new year with a fun and educational event for the whole family! Join us at Storytime with the Mayor, sponsored by SouthState Bank Belleview, for an evening filled with engaging stories, creative activities, and a chance to learn important life skills in a kid-friendly way.

🗓️ When: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Where: Belleview Community Center

What to Expect:
👩‍💼 Mayor Christine Dobkowski will read "Dollars and Sense," a fun and informative story that introduces children to the basics of budgeting and money management in an easy-to-understand and entertaining format.

🎨 Creative Fun: After storytime, kids can express their creativity by decorating their own special treat! While they’re having fun, they’ll also participate in a hands-on activity that helps them understand how to make smart financial choices. PLUS, they get to take home a book of their choice courtesy of Goodwill Bookworks!

🍴 Dinner’s On Us: A light dinner will be provided for all attendees, so you can enjoy a stress-free family outing.

💡 Why Attend?
This event is a perfect way to spark your child’s interest in financial literacy and creative problem-solving, all while spending quality time together as a family. Plus, it’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with our community and hear from our Mayor in a casual and welcoming setting.

📌 Don’t Miss Out!
Mark your calendars and bring the kids for an evening of learning and creativity. Whether it’s your child’s first introduction to budgeting or a chance to reinforce these important lessons, they’re sure to have a great time.

We can’t wait to see you there!

30/12/2024

📣ATTENTION📣
All City Offices will be closed in observance of New Years Day on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. They will reopen at 7:00am on Thursday, January 2nd to assist you.

✅Should you have an emergency during this time, Dial 911.

✅Should you have a water/sewer emergency call 352-245-7021.

✅Residential Trash Pick-Up Info
Monday 12/30/2024 Regular trash pickup
Tuesday 12/31/2024 Regular trash pickup
Wednesday 1/1/2025 New Years Day- No Collection Services
Thursday 1/2/2025 Normal WEDNESDAY Pickup provided on this day
Friday 1/3/2025 Normal THURSDAY Pickup provided on this day
Saturday 1/4/2025 Normal FRIDAY Pickup provided on this day