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Construction of the new Leesburg aquatic facility is underway at the Pine Street location near downtown. The facility will feature a zero-entry pool, slides, an 8-lane competition pool and supporting restroom and operational facilities. The project is about 25% complete. Much of the site work is finished including installation of a permanent dewatering system. Upcoming work will include drying-in of the building and the pool
structural elements. Unfortunately, there was a design delay, so the opening date has been pushed back. Construction should be finished by mid-August with an anticipated formal opening on Labor Day.

The Teen Enrichment Center is set to begin construction in mid-March. The facility will be located adjacent to the city gymnasium on Griffin Road and will offer recreational, educational and enrichment programs for area youth. It is being developed in partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida. The goal is to have the center open by early 2022.

The City currently offers two rebate programs which encourage residents to conserve our resources and save money.

The Electric Department’s Energy Efficiency Rebate Program offers rebates for upgrading eligible appliances. Rebates are applied as a credit to the customer’s utility bill and are available to owner-occupied Leesburg electric residential customers who install equipment that meets program criteria.

Rebate funds are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Forms and additional information are available on the Electric Department page of the city website at www.LeesburgFlorida.gov/electric. Customers can also call 352-728-9786 ext. 2066 for details.

The Public Works Department launched a Water Conservation Incentive Program in October. This initiative is designed to reduce water waste by encouraging customers to upgrade inefficient household fixtures and irrigation systems. Rebate amounts vary based on the item being upgraded.
 

The system uses the phone number associated with your utility account. To update your account information, visit the Customer Service page of our website at www.LeesburgFlorida.gov or call the Customer Service Department at 352-728-9800

The Leesburg Public Library is pleased to offer One Book One Community 2021, sponsored by the Orlando Sentinel.

This annual program encourages Central Florida children and the adults in their lives to read the same book with discussions and educational activities related to the book published in the newspaper and online. The goal of the program is to encourage all children to be reading on grade level by age nine, an age when students must make the transition from learning to read, to reading to learn.

The 2021 One Book One Community program will run from April 11 – May 9, 2021 and will include book activities, virtual read-alouds, community events and a teacher contest. The Leesburg Public Library is providing a read- aloud on Facebook Live on Tuesday, April 13 at 10:30 am to kick it off! Attendees will receive a free book to keep.

Your summer adventure begins with “Florida Tails and Tales” on June 7th with Pageturner Animal Adventures online.

There will be 8 weeks of a variety of programs featuring interactive fun filled events, 5 days a week. Weekly and bi- weekly programs include: Video Gaming programs featuring Switch and PS4, Story Time Online, Family Crafters Online videos with take and make kits, Teen Toad videos with take home kits, virtual escape rooms and more. Programs are always free! Giveaways, prize drawings and brag tags awarded.

For more information on these and other programs, call 352-728-9790 or visit www.LeesburgFlorida.gov/library.
  The Leesburg Recreation Department offers a variety of activities and sports for all ages. For details on athletic programs and events including sign-up dates, fees, locations and schedules, please call us at 352-728-9885 or visit www.LeesburgFlorida.gov/recreation.

BRUNCH WITH THE EASTER BUNNY: April 3rd
Meet the Easter Bunny and enjoy egg decorating, crafts and kid friendly food. Cost is $8 per person. Must pre- register.