Leesburg

Leesburg Partnership introduces 2021-2022 Board of Directors, honors locals for “giving back.”

The Leesburg Partnership recently hosted its 2020-2021 27th Annual Awards and Installation Dinner at the beautiful Venetian Gardens, where Leesburg citizens, organizations and businesses were recognized for all they’ve done for the community. “Thank you all for being here tonight…

Leesburg part of global Oct. 16 walk against human trafficking

Florida is ranked 3rd in the nation for human trafficking, and Leesburg is taking part in a day of global awareness and local action in the fight against human trafficking and modern-day slavery by being one of many communities worldwide…

Leesburg storefront windows filling up with local art

The Leesburg Center for the Arts (CFA) kickstarted a program last fall aimed at giving regional artists space to exhibit and bring attention to the potential of vacant buildings downtown. The project, known as the Storefront Art Program, is now…

Leesburg Bikefest postponed until November

The Leesburg Partnership announced this morning that its signature event, Leesburg Bikefest, will be postponed until November. In a press release, board members cited health concerns over the lingering coronavirus pandemic as the reason for the postponement. Since the outbreak,…

Leesburg High hosts Gullah feast for Black History Month

Leesburg High School culinary students celebrated Black History Month on Thursday, Feb. 25, with a tribute to the food and culture of the Gullah people (also known as Geechee), descendants of Africans who were enslaved on the rice, indigo,…

Taking up space

Mission possible: Leesburg students shooting for the moon. Photos: Nicole Hamel Riley McDowell cannot wait to launch her science project beyond the classroom laboratory and into outer space. It’s a dream come true for Riley, a 2020 graduate of The…

Groundbreaking slated for Leesburg aquatic center

A new aquatic center will soon become a reality for Leesburg residents. The official groundbreaking ceremony is set for 10am, Friday, Oct. 30, on the project site at the corner of Canal Street and Pine Street. The $5.2 million facility…

Leesburg hospital wins ‘high-performing’ ratings for heart, lung care

U.S. News & World Report has recognized UF Health Leesburg Hospital as high-performing for heart bypass surgery as well as the care of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and congestive heart failure in its 2020-21 Best Hospitals survey, according to a…

Reigning Miss Leesburg girls honored by city leaders for their service

The current Miss Leesburg titleholders–Miss Leesburg Kamryn Reynolds, Teen Miss Mercedes Perry, Junior Miss Callie Braun, Little Miss Harper Richey and Tiny Miss Alexis Blasky–were honored by Leesburg Mayor Elise Dennison and the city commissioners at the July 27 city…

Leesburg latest city now requiring face masks in public places

Leesburg Commissioners, during a meeting Monday night passed a resolution requiring that people wear face masks and practice social distancing while inside any public place in town. The resolution follows a similar decision by city leaders in Mount Dora, who…