City of Wildwood, Florida

09/04/2026

City of Wildwood offices will be closed on Monday for Labor Day.

In the event of an emergency, please call 911.

09/02/2026

Our website, wildwood-fl.gov, is getting a makeover this morning.

In the event you experience a brief interruption in access, we apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

It should be up and looking refreshed soon.

09/01/2026

Read it all at https://tinyurl.com/WWConnectionSep2026

The September 2026 edition of the Wildwood Connection is out! In this issue:

- Commissioner’s Corner: Marcos Flores
- Public Urged to Weigh in on Proposed Budget: Hearings Set for Sept. 14 and 28
- City Looks to New DAVCO™ Plant for Added Capacity While Water Reclamation - Facility Construction Is Underway
- WPD to Host Annual Golf Tournament
- Upcoming Programs and Events
- Upcoming Meetings
- A Look at Wildwood History
- Mondays with the Manager 9/21/26
- City Information

To get future news delivered directly to your inbox or mobile device, go to Wildwood-fl.gov, click on Alerts, and sign up for Wildwood News.

08/20/2026

Wildwood’s city commission will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, at City Hall. Find the agenda at https://www.wildwood-fl.gov/bc/page/agendas-and-minutes-city-commission-cra-and-planning-boards

The public is welcome to attend in person or remotely. To log on from a computer or mobile device, go to
https://www.wildwood-fl.gov/community/page/virtual-meeting-information

08/18/2026

Whether you are a new owner/operator or a seasoned pro, everyone can learn something at next week’s golf cart safety class, taught by the city’s own law enforcement traffic team. Learn about Wildwood’s new golf cart and low-speed vehicle ordinance, where it is and isn’t legal to drive in the city, and how to keep you, your passengers, and everyone else on the road safe.

🛺 A few spots are still available for our first-ever Golf Cart Safety Class!

Join the Wildwood Police Department on Wednesday, August 26, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Warfield Auditorium to learn about golf cart and low-speed vehicle laws, equipment requirements, permitted areas, roadway safety, and our new Golf Cart Motor Vehicle Index registry program.

Registration is required. Sign up today by emailing [email protected].

📅 Wednesday, August 26, 2026
⏰ 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
📍 Warfield Auditorium, 98 S. Warfield Ave.

We hope to see you there!

08/13/2026

Business leaders, Sumter County is looking for your feedback. Please see shared post below for more information.

Calling All Sumter County Retail Business Leaders!
Your voice matters.

Sumter County Economic Development is updating its 2026–2028 Economic Development Strategic and Marketing Plans, and we want to hear from our local retail community.

Your feedback will help identify priorities for:
✔️ Business attraction
✔️ Business retention and expansion
✔️ Workforce partnerships
✔️ Infrastructure improvements
✔️ Future economic growth opportunities

The survey is brief, and your input will help shape strategies that support businesses across Sumter County for years to come.

Scan the QR code on the attached flyer or click the survey link below to participate.

Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WJVG6X5
🗓️ Deadline: August 31, 2026

Thank you for investing a few minutes to help strengthen Sumter County's economy and support a thriving business community.

Your partnership and insight are greatly appreciated.

https://sumterbusiness.com/sumter-county-launches-retail-and-service-industry-survey/

08/12/2026

Wildwood’s city commission will hold a workshop at 9 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting includes, but is not limited to, the discussion of:

• The Third and Final FY27 Budget Presentation.

Find the agenda at https://www.wildwood-fl.gov/bc/page/agendas-and-minutes-city-commission-cra-and-planning-boards

The public is welcome to attend in person or remotely. To log on from a computer or mobile device, go to
https://www.wildwood-fl.gov/community/page/virtual-meeting-information

08/10/2026

Sumter County, Florida is hosting Clean Sweep Sumter this Saturday.

For event details, accepted materials, and disposal guidelines, please visit www.SumterCountyFL.Gov/CleanSweep or contact the Citizens' Information Center at (352) 689-4400.

As part of its "Take Pride in Your Property. Take Care of Our County." Code Enforcement initiative, Sumter County is encouraging residents to clean up their property during Clean Sweep Sumter, a free community cleanup event designed to help residents safely and responsibly dispose of unwanted items.

Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Sumter County Citizens Drop-Off Area (CDA)
Address: 819 County Road 529, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538

Please note: This event is open to Sumter County residents only. Participants must present a valid Sumter County driver's license as proof of residency.

The event provides Sumter County residents with a convenient opportunity to dispose of household garbage, bulky household items, yard debris, and household hazardous waste at no cost. By offering a safe disposal option, the County hopes to reduce illegal dumping, protect the environment, and help keep neighborhoods clean and compliant.

Residents are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to dispose of items that are difficult or unsafe to place in regular household garbage.

Accepted items include:
• Household garbage and bulky household items
• Tree limbs and yard debris
• Household electronics
• Automotive fluids and batteries
• Household cleaners
• Fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides
• Latex and oil-based paints
• Paint removers and thinners
• Pool chemicals
• Propane tanks (up to 25 pounds)
• Fluorescent lamps and other mercury-containing devices
• Rechargeable household batteries
• Smoke detectors
• Solvents
• Wood preservatives

Items not accepted include:
• Biological or infectious waste
• Explosives
• Radioactive waste
• Empty paint cans (these can go in your normal garbage disposal)
• Tires

Residents bringing household hazardous waste are asked to keep materials in their original labeled containers whenever possible, avoid mixing chemicals, and transport them safely in the trunk or rear of their vehicle.

"Clean Sweep Sumter is an easy way for residents to properly dispose of items that shouldn't end up on the side of the road or in our natural areas," said Deborah Snyder, Public Works Director. "Together, we can help protect our environment and keep Sumter County clean for everyone."

For event details, accepted materials, and disposal guidelines, please visit www.SumterCountyFL.Gov/CleanSweep or contact the Citizens' Information Center at (352) 689-4400.