Florida. Chamber of Commerce to sponsor community BBQ, announce return of summer concerts The Village of Florida Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring a Community BBQ on Sunday, June 4, from 3 to 5 p.m. at The... Local News 28 Apr 2023 | 04:41
Rousing menorah lighting A wonderful time was had at the menorah lighting in the Village of Florida on December 20. The menorah was donated to the... Letters to the Editor 20 Dec 2022 | 10:24
Thanks for Florida concert finale To the editor: The final Florida community concert for the 2022 season was on Thursday evening, September 8. The Chamber of... Letters to the Editor 11 Sep 2022 | 04:04
The Pledge of Allegiance during Veterans Day ceremonies in the Village of Florida were led by Cubs Scouts, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Photos presented by Beth Fuller, president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Florida American Legion Unit 1250. Florida. Veterans Day in the village is a ceremony for all generations Veterans Day services began Thursday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m., with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance led by Cub Scouts,... Local News 16 Nov 2021 | 05:40
Marie Pillmeier, a member of the Florida Chamber of Commerce Scholarship, presents the Florida Chamber of Commerce Scholarship award to Anna Salters. Photos provided by Beth Fuller. Florida. Florida Chamber of Commerce awards two scholarships The Florida Chamber of Commerce has awarded $500 scholarships to two high school graduates: Anna Salters, resident of Florida... Local News 05 Jul 2021 | 04:42
Members of the Restoration Organization decorated the Seward-Mapes Homestead, located at 35 North Main St. in the Village of Florida for the Fourth of July. According to its web site: “The Seward and Mapes Homestead presents a rare opportunity in historic preservation to focus on the lives and accomplishments of two men deeply engaged in the American Civil War on different levels – one as Secretary of State (William Henry Seward) in the Lincoln Administration and the other as a Union soldier (William E. Mapes) in the illustrious 124th New York State volunteer regiment that fought in many horrific battles from Manassas Gap to Appomattox.” To find out more, visit sewardhomestead.org. Photo provided by Beth Fuller. Florida. Celebrating the Fourth of July at the Seward-Mapes Homestead Local News 05 Jul 2021 | 04:37
Pictured from left to right are: John Mabee, Zoe Babcock, Jenna Greenhill, Kathleen Wanczyk and Chamber Member Marie Pillmeier. Photo provided by Beth Fuller. Florida. Florida Chamber of Commerce awards scholarships to three Seward graduates The Florida Chamber of Commerce each year awards three scholarships to graduating seniors of S.S. Seward Institute. One of... Local News 28 Jun 2020 | 03:31
Pictured here are some of the contestants at the Halloween costume contest held last Thursday at the Florida Fire Department. ( Photo provided by Beth Fuller) Thanks for so many treats The Florida Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the Florida Fire Department for providing a wonderful community night... Letters to the Editor 04 Nov 2019 | 12:06