Leon County Link for July 2025
The Leon County Link connects citizens with Leon County services. For Leon County news and information, please visit: LeonCountyFL.gov/News.
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The Stories Behind the Names: Exploring Local History Using StoryMaps
Saturday, July 26, at 11 a.m.
Leon County Main Library, 200 W. Park Ave.
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Discover the people and places behind some of Tallahassee and Leon County’s most familiar names. Explore local history through maps, photos, and an interactive digital StoryMap that highlights the lasting contributions and community connections of our namesakes.
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This program is free and open to the public. Refreshments provided.
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Visit LeonCountyFL.gov/GetEngaged for details.
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Summer Fun Continues at All Leon County Public Library Locations
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Join the Leon County Public Library throughout July for the Color Our World summer programs! Explore a vibrant summer filled with exciting games, crafts, scavenger hunts, animal visits, reading challenges, and more for all ages.
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Learn more at LeonCountyLibrary.org/SummerPrograms.
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Summer BreakSpot Offers Meals for Kids and Teens
Leon County Public Library Locations
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Now through Friday, August 1, Leon County Government and Second Harvest of the Big Bend are proud to offer free healthy, packaged meals to kids and teens 18 and under at Leon County Public Library locations. No registration is required.
Check the schedule at LeonCountyLibrary.org/SummerBreakSpot.
ENJOY A MEAL ON SITE:
Leon County Main Library, 200 W. Park Ave. Monday through Friday from 2-3 p.m.
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Dr. B.L. Perry, Jr. Branch Library, 2817 S. Adams St. Tuesday through Friday from 3-4 p.m.
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TAKE A MEAL AND ENJOY IT ANYWHERE:
Woodville Branch Library, 8000 Old Woodville Rd. Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
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Fort Braden Branch Library, 16327 Blountstown Hwy. Tuesday through Friday from 2-4 p.m.
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Apply for the 44th Annual Neighborhood Recognition Program
Deadline to apply is Wednesday, July 16, at 5 p.m.
Nominate your outstanding neighborhood and neighbors that have gone above and beyond in the last year for the County’s Neighborhood Recognition Program. This program recognizes neighborhoods and neighbors who have gone above and beyond in the last year to help make our community a better place to live, work, and play.
Learn more and apply at LeonCountyFL.gov/NOTY.
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2025 Fall Seed Library Kickoff
Saturday, August 2, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Leon County Main Library, 200 West Park Avenue
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The Leon County Fall Seed Library kicks off on Saturday, August 2, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Leon County Main Library. Choose from 11 seed varieties to build your fall garden, participate in educational activities, and learn how to create a successful home garden.
Starting August 2, visit any library location and check out up to five seed packets per month using your library card, or three packets per month without a library card, while supplies last. Don't have a library card or need a replacement? Register online for a library card today.
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Download the Leon County Citizens Connect App
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Download the Leon County Citizens Connect App, your best source for up-to-the-minute emergency information right at your fingertips. Delivered by push notifications, the most critical information is sent directly to your smartphone or tablet.
Check out the latest emergency information on the app, including:
- Weather alerts
- Emergency resources
- Road closures
- Sandbag locations
- Shelter information
- Evacuations
Visit LeonCountyFL.gov/Download for more information and to download the app.
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News and Events
Tourism Special Events & Sports Events Grant Cycle Now Open
Do you have an event between October 1, 2025, and September 30, 2026, that will attract out-of-town visitors? You may be eligible for funding through the 2025-2026 Leon County Division of Tourism (Visit Tallahassee) special events and sport events grants program. The application deadline is Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 5 p.m.
Apply now at VisitTallahassee.com/Grants.
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Leon County Public Notices Available Online
On July 11, 2023, the Leon County Board of County Commissioners adopted an Ordinance allowing the digital publication of certain advertisements and legal notices as allowed under Section 50.0311, Florida Statutes. The Leon County Public Notices website streamlines the public noticing process for Leon County Government and governmental partners to improve accessibility and ease of use while reducing government costs.
Residents and property owners within Leon County, Florida, may receive legally required advertisements and public notices from Leon County Government by first-class mail or email upon registering their name and mailing address or email address by email at PublicNotices@LeonCountyFL.gov or by phone at (850) 606-5300.
Citizens can view the County’s digital notices at LeonCountyFL.gov/PublicNotices.
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Take the CRTPA Regional Mobility Plan Survey
Imagine easier commutes, safer sidewalks, and better transit connections. Help turn those ideas into reality by taking the Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency (CRTPA) Regional Mobility Plan survey at ConnectCapitalRegion.com.
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Board of County Commissioners Schedule July 2025
Tuesday, July 8, at 3 p.m.
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
County Courthouse, 5th Floor Commission Chambers - 301 S. Monroe Street
Tuesday, July 8, at 6 p.m.
Board of County Commissioners Public Hearings
County Courthouse, 5th Floor Commission Chambers - 301 S. Monroe Street
Live television broadcasts of Board of County Commissioners meetings are available on Comcast channel 16, the Leon County Florida channel on Roku, the County’s , , and , and the County’s .
For meeting and location updates, visit .
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