City of Belleview

City Offices will be CLOSED from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm next Wednesday, December 13th for our holiday luncheon.

Offices will reopen at 1:30 pm and will remain open until 6:00 pm.

Is your child in need of homework help or tutoring?

Marion County Public Schools and the City of Belleview have partnered to bring the Family Focus: Full Steam Ahead program to the Belleview Community Center (5615 SE 110th Place) on Wednesdays from 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm.

*Please review the attached calendar for scheduled dates each month*

You can register at:
https://forms.gle/8k4CakAXJMNGaFAV9

Or email [email protected] for more information!

Per Governor DeSantis, flags have been lowered to half-staff in honor of the American soldiers and civilians who lost their lives on December 7th, 1941, during the attack on Pearl Harbor U.S. Navy base. Today and every day, we remember and honor the brave veterans of World War II who fought for our great Nation.

To view the Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Proclamation, click the link below: https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/National-Pearl-Harbor-Remembrance-Day-Proclamation.pdf

Utility bills are due by the 20th of every month. Please pay the amount due by 6:00 pm on the 20th to avoid a 10% late penalty.

Payments can be made in person at City Hall, Monday – Thursday 7:00 am – 6:00 pm, dropped in the drop box at City Hall, online at www.belleviewfl.org, paid by phone by calling 352-245-7021, option 1, or by speaking with a Customer Service representative.

Thank you!

REMINDER

Commission Meeting tonight at City Hall starting at 6:00 pm.

If you are unable to attend the meeting, you can audio live stream at the link below:
https://www.belleviewfl.org/200/Agendas-Minutes

Storytime with Mayor Dobkowski will take place this evening, Tuesday, December 5th at 5:00 pm at the Belleview Community Center (5615 SE 110th Place).

December's storytime will feature the book "Christmas Trolls" by Jan Brett! We will also enjoy a fun holiday craft, a yummy snack and a FREE book to take home provided by Goodwill Industries of Central Florida, Inc. BookWorks

Questions? Please call (352) 245 - 7021 ext. 2122

The City of Belleview would like to thank the following agencies for recently making presentations to our Youth Commission

🔹 Marion County Supervisor of Elections - Wesley Wilcox
🔹Ocala Marion TPO
🔹SunTran a division of the City of Ocala Municipal Government

🔘Engaging students in the community and teaching them about local government are some of the purposes of the Youth Commission.
📆 Meetings take place monthly, and students can also volunteer at City events and attend conferences.
❓Do you know a student that might be interested in participating? Please contact Mariah Moody at 352-233-2109, or email [email protected].
📌Applications can be downloaded at https://www.belleviewfl.org/202/Youth-Commission, or picked up at City Hall

🎄 Dear Community, thank you to all who attended Light Up Lake Lillian this past weekend! With your attendance and the joyful spirit that surrounded the event, it was an absolute success! We'd also like to thank our sponsors Gary Yeomans Ford - Ocala & Villages , MIDFLORIDA Credit Union, Citizens First Bank, The Church On The Hill and Ellianos Coffee Belleview for their continued support each year. We couldn't do it without you! Happy holidays to you and yours!!
- The City of Belleview

It's Parade Day!! 🎄🎅

Please help keep our city clean by throwing trash away after the parade is over!

Join the FREE Quit To***co with Group Quit Program at the Belleview Community Center tomorrow, Monday, December 4th from 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm.

This FREE program sponsored by the Suwannee River Area Health Education Center provides expert education on quitting to***co products. The program provides free ni****ne replacement therapy and will create a personalized quitting plan with you!

For more information, please call (866) 341 - 2730

🎅TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY!!! Light Up Lake Lillian is THIS Saturday, December 2nd from 2:00 - 7:00 pm at Lake Lillian Park.

🎄Light Up Lake Lillian is powered by Gary Yeomans Ford - Ocala & Villages and sponsored by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union, The Church On The Hill, Ellianos Coffee Belleview , and Citizens First Bank

⭐Enjoy awesome music by D.J. Wolverine, fantastic food trucks including DonutNV , Backstage Grill and Concessions , Cousins Maine Lobster, Poppin’ and Shakin’ , Billy's Cheesesteaks, and The Haitian Twist. Families can also shop from over 50 vendors!!

Kids can visit with SANTA and enjoy FREE cookie decorating, bounce houses, and face painting!

Enjoy all that is merry and bright at Light Up Lake Lillian!!

🎅Don't miss out on Belleview's most popular holiday event!

🎄Light Up Lake Lillian powered by Gary Yeomans Ford - Ocala & Villages, and sponsored by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union will take place on Saturday, December 2nd from 2:00 - 7:00 pm at Lake Lillian Park.

⭐️Enjoy a visit with Santa, FREE face painting and cookie decorating, bounce houses, and more! Families can shop for the holidays with over 40 local business and craft vendors.

Questions? Call (352) 245 - 7021 ext. 2122

Today is the last day for donations!!

This holiday season the city has partnered with Marion County for their Bring the Harvest Home campaign.

Belleview City Hall will serve as a collection site for items needed this holiday season, including non-perishable food, baby, and personal hygiene items. Donations can be dropped off at Belleview City Hall during business hours, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday through Thursday.

🎄Light Up Lake Lillian Update 🎄

🎅ALL vendor spaces for 2023 Light Up Lake Lillian have been filled.

⭐If you have already registered for the event, vendor assignments and an event map will be emailed to all vendors tomorrow morning, Thursday, November 30th.

⭐Additional questions? Please call (352) 245 - 7021 ext. 2, or email [email protected]

Join the FREE Quit To***co with Group Quit Program at the Belleview Community Center on Monday, December 4th from 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm.

This FREE program sponsored by the Suwannee River Area Health Education Center provides expert education on quitting to***co products. The program provides free ni****ne replacement therapy and will create a personalized quitting plan with you!

For more information, please call (866) 341 - 2730

❄️ FROST ADVISORY: WEDNESDAY MORNING ❄️

A Frost Advisory is in effect for Marion County for Wednesday morning. A Frost Advisory means that temperatures are expected to fall into the mid-to-high 30s°F, which could lead to frost on vegetation. Frost advisories are only issued during the growing season. Cover any sensitive vegetation outdoors. (Marion County is currently not under a Freeze Warning).

The Salvation Army will have sheltering accommodations in place for the upcoming cold weather for those who need to seek refuge. Due to lower temperatures, the Salvation Army is prepared for a possible influx of individuals seeking shelter. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office - Emergency Management Division will be working with the Salvation Army and our other community partners to ensure the safety and well-being of those who require the need for cold weather shelter.

Location: 320 NW 1st Ave, Ocala, FL 34478
The Salvation Army – Center of Hope check-in time is at 6:00PM. (They serve a hot dinner at 5:00pm)
Remember these "Ps" of cold weather safety:

👴👵 Protect People
🐶🐱🐴 Pets
🌱🌿 Plants
🔥🕯️ Practice Fire Safety

Storytime with Mayor Dobkowski will take place on Tuesday, December 5th at 5:00 pm at the Belleview Community Center (5615 SE 110th Place).

December's storytime will feature the book "Christmas Trolls" by Jan Brett! We will also enjoy a fun holiday craft, a yummy snack and a FREE book to take home provided by Goodwill Industries of Central Florida, Inc. BookWorks

Questions? Please call (352) 245 - 7021 ext. 2122

🎅TODAY IS THE FINAL DAY to sign up as a craft, commercial, and small business vendor at Light Up Lake Lillian!

🎄Light Up Lake Lillian powered by Gary Yeomans Ford - Ocala & Villages and sponsored by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union will take place on Saturday, December 2nd from 2:00 - 7:00 pm at Lake Lillian Park.

⭐️Vendor applications are available at www.belleviewfl.org. Please email your application to [email protected] or drop it off at Belleview City Hall, today, Monday, December 27th between 7:00 am - 6:00 pm.

Light Up Lake Lillian is also sponsored by Ellianos Coffee Belleview, Citizens First Bank, and The Church On The Hill

Utility bills must be paid by the 30th at 6:00 pm to avoid a non-payment fee and service interruption.

Payments can be made in person at City Hall, Monday – Thursday 7:00 am – 6:00 pm, dropped in the drop box at City Hall, online at www.belleviewfl.org, paid by phone by calling 352-245-7021, option 1, or by speaking with a Customer Service representative.

Thank you!

🎅 In honor of Small Business Saturday, this is a friendly reminder there are only 2 more days to sign up for Light Up Lake Lillian!!

**Monday, November 27th is the LAST DAY to sign up as a vendor for Light Up**

🎄Light Up Lake Lillian powered by Gary Yeomans Ford - Ocala & Villages, and sponsored by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union, Ellianos Coffee Belleview, The Church On The Hill, and Citizens First Bank will take place on Saturday, December 2nd from 2:00 - 7:00 pm at Lake Lillian Park.

⭐️Vendor applications are available at www.belleviewfl.org. Please email your application to [email protected] or drop it off at Belleview City Hall, Monday - Thursday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm.

This holiday season the City has partnered with Marion County for their Bring the Harvest Home campaign.

The City of Belleview will serve as a collection site for items needed this holiday season, including non-perishable food, baby, and personal hygiene items. Donations can be dropped off at Belleview City Hall or the Belleview Police Department during business hours, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday through Thursday.

Donations will be collected until Thursday, November 30th. Each donation will positively impact families within our community!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

All City of Belleview offices are closed today, 11/23, and tomorrow, 11/24, for Thanksgiving.

Even though all offices will be closed, our officers will still be working!

Call (352) 245-7044 for assistance, or 911 in case of an emergency.

Friendly reminder, Florida Express Environmental garbage service will shift by one day following the Thanksgiving holiday.

Thursday, November 23rd - Thanksgiving Day - NO Pickup
Friday, November 24th - Normal Thursday Pickup
Saturday, November 25th - Normal Friday Pickup

Per Governor DeSantis, flags have been lowered to half-staff in honor of former First Lady of the United States, Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19, 2023 at the age of 96.

Pursuant to the President’s orders and as a mark of respect, DeSantis hereby directs the flags of the United States and the State of Florida to be flown at half-staff at all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds throughout the State of Florida from midnight November 25, 2023 until sunset on the day of interment.

The full proclamation is here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/11/21/a-proclamation-on-the-death-of-rosalynn-carter/

REMINDER: Tonight's Regular Scheduled Commission Meeting is canceled. The next meeting will be held on December 5th, 2023.

This holiday season the city has partnered with Marion County for their Bring the Harvest Home campaign.

Belleview City Hall and the Belleview Police Department will serve as a collection site for items needed this holiday season, including non-perishable food, baby, and personal hygiene items. Donations can be dropped off at Belleview City Hall during business hours, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday through Thursday.

Donations will be collected in the Belleview City Hall lobby and Belleview Police Department until Thursday, November 30th. Each donation will positively impact families within our community!

The Belleview Police Department is hiring.

Belleview Police Department We are committed to working with our community to provide a safe and inviting place.

City of Belleview offices will be closed next week for Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 23rd
Friday, November 24th

Thank you!

Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, the Regular Scheduled Commission Meeting held on November 21st will be canceled. The next meeting will be held on December 5th, 2023.

🎅We are still accepting craft, commercial, and small business vendor applications for Light Up Lake Lillian! **All food truck spots have been booked.**

🎄Light Up Lake Lillian powered by Gary Yeomans Ford - Ocala & Villages, and sponsored by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union will take place on Saturday, December 2nd from 2:00 - 7:00 pm at Lake Lillian Park.

⭐️Vendor applications are available at www.belleviewfl.org. Please email your application to [email protected] or drop it off at Belleview City Hall, Monday - Thursday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm.

This holiday season the city has partnered with Marion County for their Bring the Harvest Home campaign.

Belleview City Hall will serve as a collection site for items needed this holiday season, including non-perishable food, baby, and personal hygiene items. Donations can be dropped off at Belleview City Hall during business hours, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday through Thursday.

Donations will be collected in the Belleview City Hall lobby until Thursday, November 30th. Each donation will positively impact families within our community!

Today we honor all veterans who have served, or are currently serving, in our armed forces.

We thank you for your service and bravery!

🎅Now accepting craft, commercial, and small business vendor applications for Light Up Lake Lillian!

🎄Light Up Lake Lillian powered by Gary Yeomans Ford - Ocala & Villages, and sponsored by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union, will take place on Saturday, December 2nd from 2:00 - 7:00 pm at Lake Lillian Park.

⭐️Vendor applications are available at www.belleviewfl.org. Please email your application to [email protected] or drop it off at Belleview City Hall, Monday - Thursday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm.