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Bushnell was first founded with the establishment of the Post Office on October 28, 1885 and incorporated 26 years later in 1911. The City of Bushnell was named after John W. Bushnell, who was responsible for bringing the railroad to the community.
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April 16, 2024
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, The Bushnell City Council will be holding a Parliamentary Procedure Workshop on Friday, April 26th from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., in the Bushnell Council Chambers located at 117 E. Joe P. Strickland, Jr. Avenue. The purpose of this Workshop will be to review Robert’s Rules of Order.
April 15, 2024
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Downtown Bushnell Plaza Park Meeting has cancelled their regularly scheduled meeting date on Thursday, April 18, 2024. The change will affect this meeting ONLY.
March 25, 2024
City of Bushnell Offices Closed in Observance of Good Friday
March 25, 2024
City Unveils New Strategic Plan
March 14, 2024
City of Bushnell Now Accepting Applications to its Municipal Scholarship Program
February 27, 2024
2024 Customer Appreciation Day Raffle Winners Announced
February 13, 2024
Save the Date for Bushnell Bunny Bash - March 23!
February 09, 2024
City of Bushnell Introduces Community Comment Box
January 19, 2024
City of Bushnell to Host Customer Appreciation Day
January 09, 2024
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Office Closure
January 08, 2024
City of Bushnell to Host Chili Cook Off on February 10
December 28, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE -CITY OF BUSHNELL The City of Bushnell is seeking letters of interest from Bushnell residents interested in serving as City Council Member to fill the vacancy of Seat-3.
December 20, 2023
New Year Holiday Office Closure
December 13, 2023
Christmas Tree Comes to Life During "Light Up Bushnell" Event!
December 13, 2023
Christmas Holiday Office Closure
November 27, 2023
City of Bushnell and Sumter County Under a Water Shortage Order
November 20, 2023
City of Bushnell Invests in Next Generation by Participating in Career Day at Local Elementary Schools
November 16, 2023
You're Invited to Light Up Bushnell Featuring "Santa In the Park" on Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m.!
November 08, 2023
City of Bushnell Receives "Building Strong Communities" Award at Florida Municipal Electric Association Conference
August 15, 2023
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Downtown Bushnell Plaza Park Meeting has cancelled their regularly scheduled meeting date on Thursday, August 17, 2023. The change will affect this meeting ONLY.
April 14, 2023
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Downtown Bushnell Plaza Park Meeting has cancelled their regularly scheduled meeting date on Thursday, April 20, 2023. The change will affect this meeting ONLY.
January 26, 2023
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, The City of Bushnell will be holding a City Council Retreat Workshop on Thursday, February 16, 2023. The City Council Retreat Workshop will be from 11:00 A.M. to approximately 3:00 P.M., in the Bushnell Council Chambers located at 117 E. Joe P. Strickland, Jr. Avenue. The purpose of the Workshop will be to discuss City Council goals.
December 08, 2022
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Bushnell City Council has changed their regularly scheduled meeting date from Monday, January 2, 2023 to Monday, January 9, 2023 at 6:00 pm due to the New Year's Holiday. The change will affect this meeting ONLY.
October 24, 2022
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE a special meeting of the City of Bushnell Board of Adjustment & Code Enforcement has been scheduled for 5:30 pm, Tuesday, November 1, 2022 & will be held in the Bushnell Council Chambers located at 117 E. Joe P Strickland Jr Avenue for the purpose of discussion of discharge of fireworks, inoperable vehicles, and ethical consideration of B.A.C.E. members. All interested parties are invited to attend.
August 09, 2022
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Bushnell City Council has changed their regularly scheduled meeting date from Monday, September 5, 2022 to Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. due to the Labor Day Holiday. The First Budget Hearing will be immediately following the Council meeting. The change will affect this regularly scheduled meeting ONLY. All interested citizens are urged to attend.
August 09, 2022
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE- Notice of Sole Purpose Public Meeting to Discuss Proposed Improvements to Kenny Dixon Park
August 01, 2022
City of Bushnell- Back to School Jam Pictures
June 28, 2022
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, The Bushnell City Council has changed their regularly scheduled meeting date from Monday, July 4, 2022 to Monday, July 11, 2022 at 6:00 pm due to the 4th of July Holiday. The change will affect this meeting ONLY. All interested citizens are urged to attend.
June 09, 2022
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, The City of Bushnell will be holding a Special Meeting on Thursday, June 23, 2022. The Special Meeting will begin at 6:00 P.M., in the Bushnell Council Chambers located at 117 E. Joe P. Strickland, Jr. Ave. for the purpose of considering the eligibility for the City of Bushnell to qualify for low-cost State Revolving Fund (SRF) loans for the proposed clean water repair and improvement projects. All interested citizens are urged to attend.
May 06, 2022
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE - The City of Bushnell's qualification period for Council Members and the Mayor opens at 12 Noon, June 13th, 2022 and ends at 12 Noon, June 17th, 2022.
May 06, 2022
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, The City of Bushnell will be holding an Emergency Meeting on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. The Emergency Meeting will begin at 6:00 P.M., in the Bushnell Council Chambers located at 117 E. Joe P. Strickland, Jr. Avenue. The purpose of this meeting will be to approve a revision to Exhibit A (ballot summary) in Ordinance 2022-17. All interested citizens are urged to attend.
April 18, 2022
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Downtown Bushnell Plaza Park Meeting has cancelled their regularly scheduled meeting date on Thursday, April 21, 2022. The next meeting will be on May 19, 2022 at 11:00 AM. The change will affect this meeting ONLY. All interested citizens are urged to attend.
April 07, 2022
Customers Beware!
April 07, 2022
Public Notice- Special Meeting Monday, April 11, 2022 at 6:00 P.M.
March 01, 2022
PUBLIC NOTICE- SPECIAL MEETING Monday, March 21, 2022 at 6:00 P.M.
January 10, 2022
PUBLIC NOTICE- SPECIAL MEETING Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 3:00 P.M.
October 08, 2021
City of Bushnell staff and council mourn over the loss of Councilman Joe P. Strickland Jr.
September 10, 2021
TABLED FOR CONTINUANCE FIRST PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: The City of Bushnell will be holding the tabled for continuance First Budget Hearing for the FY2021-2022 Fiscal Year Budget on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at 6:00 P.M. in the Bushnell City Council Chambers located at 117 E. Joe P. Strickland, Jr. Ave., Bushnell. All interested citizens are urged to attend.
June 15, 2021
PUBLIC NOTICE- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Bushnell City Council has changed their regularly scheduled meeting date from Monday, July 5, 2021 to Monday, July 12, 2021 at 6:00 pm due to the 4th of July Holiday. The change will affect this meeting ONLY.
April 23, 2021
Restaurant Revitalization Funding Program
March 11, 2021
Feeding Tampa Bay coming to Bushnell
September 18, 2020
Cancellation of the 2020 Fall Festival
September 14, 2020
Beautiful New Addition to the Bushnell Plaza Park
Public Notice- Special Meeting Monday, April 4, 2022 at 6:00 P.M.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE- The City of Bushnell will be holding an Emergency Meeting on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 6:00 P.M.