Leesburg in Bloom

10/10/2026

A big thank-you to the volunteers who showed up bright and early this morning to help bring fall to downtown Leesburg! We had a great group pitching in to dress up the light poles and add some seasonal color around town. We appreciate everyone who gave their time to help make downtown feel festive for the season. 🍂🍁🌽

10/10/2026

Congratulations to our neighbors in Tavares on earning three honors in the 2026 America in Bloom National Awards program!

Tavares was recognized for its environmental initiatives, its new Main Street gateway, and the leadership of program facilitator Traci Anderson. These honors reflect the dedication of the city’s staff, residents, businesses, and community partners who work together to make Tavares a welcoming and beautiful place.

We’re proud to celebrate Tavares and its continued commitment to making our Lake County communities bloom!

City of Tavares - America's Seaplane City

𝗧𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 🏆

The City of Tavares is proud to celebrate three recognitions in the 2026 America in Bloom National Awards program:

🌱 𝙀𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘼𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙
Recognizing our efforts to protect natural resources, promote sustainability and engage our community in caring for the environment.

✈️ 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨: 𝙂𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙
Honoring the new gateway at the western end of Main Street, a welcoming entrance that reflects Tavares’ character as America’s Seaplane City.

👏𝘼𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝙄𝙣 𝘽𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙢 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙
Presented to City employee and program facilitator Traci Anderson for her longstanding leadership and dedication to bringing America in Bloom to Tavares and expanding participation throughout Lake County.

Since joining America in Bloom in 2017, Tavares has continued to build on the community pride that makes our city special. Thank you to our City staff, residents, businesses and community partners who help make Tavares a beautiful, welcoming place to live, work and play! 💙

𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲: https://bit.ly/4zr23l0

10/06/2026

Hey, Leesburg! Come help us bring fall to downtown. We’ll be putting corn stalks on the light poles around City Hall and along Main Street this Saturday, October 10, from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. Stop by and lend a hand. We’d love to see you!

09/27/2026

Congratulations to our neighboring communities, City of Eustis, Florida - America's Hometown and City of Tavares - America's Seaplane City on receiving well-deserved recognition through America in Bloom!

Eustis received the Overall Impression Outstanding Achievement award, sponsored by Griffin, and the Stars & Stripes Celebration award. Tavares earned the Environmental Initiatives Outstanding Achievement award, sponsored by The Blackmore Company, and the First Impressions: Gateways award. We also congratulate Traci Anderson of Tavares, recipient of the America in Bloom Cheerleader Award.

We’re proud to celebrate the people and community spirit making our Lake County cities bloom. Congratulations to all!

09/26/2026

A great morning at Veterans Memorial Park! Thank you to the Leesburg Sunrise Rotary and everyone who came out to help care for this special place in our community.

We’re grateful to have Sunrise Rotary as one of our Adopt-a-Park partners through Leesburg in Bloom. Your time and dedication help keep Leesburg beautiful!

America in Bloom
City of Leesburg, Florida - Government
City of Leesburg Public Works
Leesburg Area Chamber of Commerce

09/23/2026

🌿 Volunteers Needed! 🌿

The Leesburg Sunrise Rotary Club is one of our dedicated organizations that has adopted a park through the Leesburg in Bloom Adopt-a-Park Program. This Saturday, they will be holding a community cleanup at Veterans Memorial Park!

Join Sunrise Rotary and Leesburg in Bloom as we work together to clean up and care for this important community space honoring our veterans.

📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 7:30–10:30 a.m.
📍 Veterans Memorial Park
600 W. Meadow Street, Leesburg

Every helping hand makes a difference. Come out, lend a hand, and help us keep Leesburg beautiful! 🇺🇸

09/21/2026

We are proud to celebrate one of our own!

Leesburg City Commissioner Alan Reisman has been nominated for the national Dwight Lund Community Champion Award through America in Bloom. This honor recognizes individuals who demonstrate vision, leadership and a selfless commitment to moving their communities forward.

This nomination reflects the collective efforts of our Leesburg in Bloom board, City staff, local businesses, volunteers and residents who continue working together to beautify our community and strengthen civic pride.

Commissioner Reisman will represent Leesburg at America in Bloom’s 2026 Symposium & Awards Celebration in Washington, D.C., September 24–26. He will be joined by Leesburg Library Director Dusty Matthews and Leesburg in Bloom board member Lisa Humphreys.

“I am absolutely honored to represent you, our city and this incredible community board on the national stage. This recognition belongs to everyone who has helped Leesburg continue to bloom.”

Read the full story from Lake & Sumter Style:
https://lakeandsumterstyle.com/leesburg-commissioner-alan-reisman-nominated-for-national-award/