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Board approves Ocala Island Fall Fest permit with amplified sound and deputy security
Summary
The board unanimously approved a six‑day Ocala Island Fall Fest permit with amplified sound on two days, about 395 daily attendees expected, and security provided by off‑duty Seminole County deputies.
Staff presented a special‑event permit for the Ocala Island Fall Fest on Miami Springs Drive in Longwood, covering several dates including Saturday, Oct. 26 and Saturday, Nov. 2, and multiple days in late November. The applicant sought amplified sound on Oct. 26 and Nov. 2 and requested extended hours on some days; staff told the board the event expects roughly 395 daily attendees and will use off‑duty Seminole County deputies for security.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions about amplification and demonstration end times; staff confirmed that amplified sound would end earlier than final event hours (amplified sound ends at 4 p.m. on some days while the event runs later). Commissioner Lee Constantine moved approval and the board voted unanimously to approve the permit with the conditions listed in the staff recommendation.
The board closed public comment on the item and directed staff to finalize permit conditions and coordinate security with the sheriff’s office.
