May 26, 2020
Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday begins this Friday, May 29 until Thursday, June 4, 2020. This gives residents the opportunity to plan ahead and buy much-needed supplies for the upcoming hurricane season. During this sales tax holiday, qualifying items related to disaster preparedness are exempt from sales tax. To view… Read More
May 20, 2020
Dear City Residents, In observance of Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, the City of Sweetwater City Hall building will be closed. This will be a much different holiday this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. This Memorial Day it’s not recommended to venture out and be around big crowds.… Read More
May 20, 2020
To Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department business customers, The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) has continued to deliver its services uninterrupted throughout the Coronavirus State of Emergency. This includes sampling and testing our drinking water more than 150,000 times a year. However, because many businesses have been… Read More
May 19, 2020
On Thursday, May 14,2020, Governor Ron DeSantis signed executive order 20-121, which extends mortgage foreclosure and eviction relief until June 2, 2020. This new executive order provides much needed support to residents who are struggling financially during the coronavirus pandemic. This executive order does not, however, exempt individuals of… Read More
May 12, 2020
New Pilot Program will allow food stamp recipients to make online purchases The Florida Department of Children and Families announced Florida will pilot a program for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to purchase groceries online with the use of an Electronic Benefits… Read More
April 7, 2020
Sweetwater (March 30, 2020) – Due to the spread of the coronavirus and shortage of employees, Waste Pro has suspended recycle bins pick up until April 30. Trash (curbside) pick up and bulk waste will continue regular services. We apologize beforehand for any inconvenience and we hope… Read More
April 7, 2020
Sweetwater (March 19, 2020) − Effective Thursday, March 19, 2020, the City of Sweetwater Passport Office will be limiting their hours of operations due to the COVID-19. Our priority is to ensure the safety, health, well-being of our residents, visitors and employees. Appointments will no longer be available until after… Read More
April 7, 2020
Sweetwater (March 20, 2020) – Due to the possibility of spreading the coronavirus (COVID-19), the the administration has decided to cancel all public meetings until April 15, 2020. These measures will help ensure the safety, well-being, and health of our residents and employees. Thank you for your understanding… Read More
April 7, 2020
Effective March 23, 2020 permit drop-off is suspended, and office location is closed until further notice. We will continue to monitor and respond to phone calls and emails during the closure. Please send a PFD copy of new and revised permit applications to publicworks@cityofsweetwater.fl.gov prior to mail them. We will… Read More
