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1 hour agoLeesburg Newsletter: Hurricane Preparedness & Bikefest
Office of the City ManagerApril-June 2026
Hurricane Season is Coming – Is Your Family Ready?
Hurricane season runs from June 1 – November 30 each year. To ensure you are ready in the event a tropical system affects our community, make sure your family has a disaster plan. Information on developing an emergency plan for both sheltering in place and evacuating is available on many websites. Resources include the Florida Division of Emergency Management (www.FloridaDisaster.org) and the Lake County Office of Emergency Management (www.LakeCountyFL.gov/emergency). Should Leesburg be directly impacted by a storm, information will be available through the Lake County Emergency Management site as well as the City of Leesburg Government Facebook page and our website. You can also sign up for emergency notifications from Lake County at www.AlertLake.com.
Leesburg Bikefest set for April 24-26
The 29th Annual Leesburg Bikefest rumbles into historic downtown Leesburg the weekend of Friday, April 24th through Sunday, April 26th. Motorcycle enthusiasts and visitors from around the country will fill the streets of the Lakefront City to enjoy live music, vendors, bike shows, live action stunts and much more. New to this year’s event is a special Opening Ceremony set for 12 noon on Friday, April 24th. Bikefest will roar to life with this patriotic celebration honoring America’s 250th anniversary. Entertainment highlights include Pro Wrestling Action with Monster Wrestling Orlando, performances from both KTS Action Sports and the Bloxx Crew Stunt Team, demonstrations from the Central Florida Motorcycle Drill team and the American Motor Drome Company Wall of Death. Over 25 bands are set to perform across multiple venues including slated musical headliners Lita Ford on Friday, Everclear on Saturday and Sister Hazel on Sunday. Be sure to check the event schedule for days, times and locations. Downtown City of Leesburg offices and facilities, including City Hall and the Municipal Services Center, will be closed on Friday, April 25th due to Bikefest activities and will reopen on Monday, April 28th. The Leesburg Public Library will be closed during the entire event and will remain closed through May 9th for scheduled maintenance. For more information on Leesburg Bikefest including the concert lineup, lodging and shuttle routes, please visit www.LeesburgBikefest.com. You can also follow Leesburg Bikefest on Facebook.
Water Conservation Program
The City of Leesburg has a conservation program that can help you save water and may reduce your monthly water bill. The Public Works Department offers free water consumption evaluations to help Leesburg Water customers gain an understanding of the amount of water used in their home and through their irrigation system. Our Water Conservation Specialist will give tips on different practices you can implement to conserve water, show you how to detect a leak on your property and demonstrate how to set your irrigation timer. For information on these programs and to learn other ways you can help preserve this precious resource, visit the Water Conservation section of our website which can be found under the Services menu near the top of the homepage. You can also call the Public Works Department at 352-435-9442.
Recreation Department - Sports and More….
Flag Football: Youth flag football programs teach kids the basics of the game of football and other life skills in a safe and fun environment. Signups are open March-May. Ages 7 – 12.
Pop Warner Football, Flag Football & Cheer: Pop Warner's football, flag football and cheer programs are designed to provide a safe and structured environment for children to learn and have fun while participating in team sports. The programs teach fundamental skills while emphasizing academic success. Sign-up periods begin in March. Age groups vary by program.
Aquatics: The H.O. Dabney Aquatic Center and Rogers Park Splash Pad are open in April and May for weekend hours. Hours are extended to include weekdays during the summer. Swim lessons are offered at the pool in three separate sessions with registration starting in May.
Discover Leesburg Series: Every second Friday from 5pm – 9pm enjoy live acoustic music in Towne Square and an Evening Market on 5th Street.
For more information on these and other programs, please visit their website at: www.LeesburgFlorida.gov/Recreation or call the Recreation Department Office at 352-728-9885.
Leesburg Public Library - Explore, Discover & Connect
The Leesburg Public Library offers tons of free resources and materials with your library card. All items are free to borrow with a library card at any of the 16 Lake County library branches.
Borrow: Books, DVDs, music, read-along books, video games, board games, jigsaw puzzles, Wi-Fi hotspots and STEAM kits.
Technology Resources: Printing, faxing, scanning, public computers and free Wi-Fi.
Digital Access: Download eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines, stream movies and documentaries and learn with online databases.
Programs and Events: Attend free programs for all ages including live music, story times, arts and crafts, workshops, lectures, movie screenings and other club activities.
Learning and Support: Join book clubs, English classes, or get help with genealogy, adult literacy tutoring and technology instruction.
Community Services: Passport Acceptance Facility, SHINE and Access Florida assistance.
To sign up for our weekly email newsletter or to learn more about the library you can call or visit us in person, email [email protected], or reach us through our website or social media.
PLEASE NOTE: The library will be closed starting at 5pm on April 23rd and continuing through May 9th due to Bikefest activities and scheduled building maintenance. Normal operating hours will resume on Monday, May 11th.
SAFETY MESSAGE FROM THE LEESBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT
Research has proven that a closed bedroom door can help save your life by slowing the spread of flames – and prevent heat, smoke, and deadly gases from filling your room.
MAKE A 900 DEGREE DIFFERENCE – A closed door can mean reducing 1,000 degrees down to 100 degrees.
TAKE IT DOWN A NOTCH – During a fire, a closed door can keep carbon monoxide levels at 1,000 PPM versus 10,000 PPM if the door is left open.
TAKE A BREATHER – A fire needs oxygen to burn. A closed door keeps more oxygen in the room and away from the fire. When you exit a fire, make sure to close your door behind you to slow down its growth.
DOZE SAFELY – 50% of home fire deaths happen between 11pm-7am. Closing your doors before you hit the hay helps keep you safe.
