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10/05/2026 · Islamorada, Village of Islands
Islamorada to host public workshop on Comprehensive Plan update
Islamorada residents can attend a public workshop on the Comprehensive Plan update on Sept. 30, 2026, at Founders Park Community Center or online via Zoom.
Islamorada Village Council to hold final budget hearing September 28
Islamorada Village Council will hold its final budget hearing for FY 2026-2027 on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at Founders Park Community Center. Public participation is encouraged both in-person and remotely via Zoom.
09/19/2026
Islamorada Fire Rescue outlines bonfire permit requirements and fees
Islamorada residents planning bonfires must secure a $75 permit from the Fire Rescue Department, adhering to strict safety rules on size, duration, and materials.
09/18/2026
Fireworks permit application process detailed by Fire Rescue
Islamorada Fire Rescue details the 30-day minimum notice and insurance requirements for fireworks permit applications, including site map specifications.
09/18/2026
Islamorada Fire Rescue offers standby fire watch services
Islamorada Fire Rescue now offers a formal process for requesting standby fire watch services for events, with personnel available at a rate of $37 per hour.
09/18/2026
Florida Forest Service reminds residents about outdoor burning laws
The Florida Forest Service is reminding Islamorada residents about outdoor burning laws, emphasizing safety and regulations for yard waste disposal to prevent wildfires.
09/18/2026
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2026–2027 Business License Renewal • Wilton Manors, FL This year, the City of Wilton Manors is excited to share a new and easier way to renew your 2026–2027 license! With our updated Citizenserve platform, you can take care of everything—from submitting your application to making your payment—all in one simple online visit. We created this new process to help save you time, reduce mistakes, and make renewing your license as smooth and convenient as possible. Just follow the steps below to get started. Thanks for being part of our community — we can’t wait to help make your renewal experience better than ever! 1. Go to www.citizenserve.com/wiltonmanors and click on the Login button. 2. From the My Account page, click on RENEW A LICENSE 3. Fill out your renewal application. 4. Click on Make a Payment. 5. Fill out the payment form and submit.
BOCC Employee Policies and Info
BOCC Employee Policies and Info | Bay County, FL YOU ARE AN IMAGE MAKER As an employee of the Bay County Board of County Commissioners, your day-to-day contact with our residents will have a strong effect on the County’s image. We ask that you make a favorable impression by your sincere attitude, neat appearance, and efficient performance of your duties. A spirit of understanding and courtesy is essential on your part in dealing with the public. Whether the contact is made in person, in correspondence, via social media, or over the phone, YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Policies and Information Personnel Policy - Updated 9/17/2024 Paid Time Off Policy (PDF) SICK LEAVE POOL POLICY Software Hardware Policy Retirement Leave Policy - Effective 10/1/2021 Vehicle GPS Tracking Policy Education Assistance Program and Licensing Certification Reimbursement Program SAFETY MANUAL CHAPTER 33 - Vehicle Use and Driver Selection and Safety Policies DRUG FREE WORK PLACE POLICY - APR 2023 Forms Address STATUS CHANGE FORM_Fillable EMPLOYEE REFERRAL FLYER Leave Without Pay (LWOP) Request Form PTO Deferral Request Form Paid Parental Leave Request Form Retirement Leave Request Form Sick Leave Pool Join-Withdraw Form - 2021 Sick Leave Pool - Request Form Sick Leave Pool 300 Hour Donation Form Secondary Employment Form
Leave & Holidays
Employee receives 12 paid holidays as follows: New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday Presidents' Day Good Friday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Friday Christmas Eve Christmas Day Accumulation of Paid Time Off (PTO) The purpose of Paid Time Off, hereinafter known as PTO, is to establish a leave program that allows eligible BOCC employees flexibility in planning for and taking time off. PTO combines personal business or recreation, doctor appointments and unexpected absences such as illness or illness in the family, into a single system that simplifies accountability and tracking. For more information, please see the PTO Policy (PDF). PTO shall be earned based on the following schedule for regular employees who work 80 hours per pay period with no scheduled overtime. Years of Service Hours Per Year Less than 5 years of service 192 hours 5-9 years service 216 hours 10-14 years service 240 hours 15-19 years service 264 hours 20 years or more 288 hours PTO shall be earned based on the following schedule for Emergency Services and other employees who work 76 regular hours and 8 scheduled overtime hours per pay period. Years of Service Hours Per Year Less than 5 years of service 202 hours 5-9 years service 227 hours 10-14 years service 252 hours 15-19 years service 277 hours 20 years or more 302 hours PTO shall be earned based on the following schedule for Emergency Services employees who work 80 regular hours and 32 scheduled overtime hours per pay period. Years of Service Hours Per Year Less than 5 years of service 269 hours per year 5-9 years service 302 hours per year 10-14 years service 336 hour per year 15-19 years service 370 hours per year 20 years or more 395 hours per year PTO shall be earned based on the following schedule for Emergency Services employees who work 106 regular hours and 6 scheduled overtime hours per pay period. Years of Service Hours Per Year Less than 5 years of service 269 hours per year 5-9 years service 302 hours per year 10-14 years service 336 hour per year 15-19 years service 370 hours per year 20 years or more 395 hours per year Payout of PTO Upon Separation from Employment In cases of separation from employment with Bay County by voluntary resignation, involuntary reduction in workforce or occupational disability, employees who have successfully completed their probationary period may receive a maximum PTO payout as shown below: Regular employees who work 80 hours per pay period with no scheduled overtime (OT): 240 hours Emergency Services employees who work 76 regular hours and 8 scheduled OT hours per pay period: 252 hours Emergency Services employees who work 106 regular hours and 6 scheduled OT hours per pay period: 336 hours Emergency Services employees who work 80 regular hours and 32 scheduled OT hours per pay period: 336 hours Bereavement Leave Up to three consecutive working days are available for any death in the immediate family. This leave will not be charged against the employee's PTO. Leave Without Pay (LWOP) Time off without pay for a period of time appropriate to the circumstances. LWOP must be approved, in advance, by the County Manager and is not intended for leisure purposes. Types of Leave without Pay include: Family and Medical Leave Maternity Leave Military Leave Sick Leave Pool The sick leave pool allows participating full-time regular employees to pool Paid Time Off (PTO) for use on the depletion of their personally accrued PTO and/or Banked Sick Leave. For more information, please see the Sick Leave Pool Policy (PDF).
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