FLORIDA – Brooksville Main Street was recently named the Florida Main Street Program of the Month, the Secretary of State’s Office announced.
“I am delighted to recognize Brooksville Main Street as the Florida Main Street Program of the Month,” said Secretary of State Cord Byrd.
“This historic city on a hill is an excellent example of how to create a sense of community that appeals to every generation.”
Brooksville Main Street was named Program of the Month for December 2022.
“What Brooksville Main Street has been able to accomplish in a short five years seems magical, but it really is the hard work of hundreds of volunteers deeply committed to our hometown,” said Natalie Kahler, Brooksville Main Street’s Executive Director.
“A donor the other day told me there is a spirit of giving over Brooksville right now. I couldn’t agree more – a spirit of giving of our time, talent, and treasure is in the air. It’s beyond rewarding to be involved at this moment in this city – and I believe we will look back at this time in Brooksville as one of pivotal positive placemaking.”
Brooksville Main Street hosts many popular events during the year, such as the Brooksville Blueberry Festival, the Florida Mermaid Trail Festival, and Founders’ Week. They have also created two popular walking trails, the Florida Mermaid Trail and TourBVL, which have both won awards from Florida’s Secretary of State during the annual Preservation on Main Street Conference.
Since 2017, Brooksville Main Street has reported approximately $9,176,635 in public and private reinvestments and welcomed 30 net new businesses to the district. Volunteers have served over 16,739 hours to make their success possible.
For more information on Brooksville Main Street, visit WeLoveBVL.org, on Facebook.com/BrooksvilleMainStreet, or Instagram at Instagram.com/BrooksvilleMainStreet.
To learn more about the Florida Main Street program, visit FloridaMainStreet.com or Facebook.com/FloridaMainStreet.
