In 2010, the City of Casselberry will turn 70 years old. As I thought about such a significant milestone, my first idea was to celebrate with a 12-month party. Monthly concerts and festivals, and a farmers market in our long-awaited and beautiful Lake Concord Park should top the bill. Okay, so maybe we can’t do all that, but here’s another idea that you might like. Let’s show off our Community Spirit!
When the fledgling tax-free Town of Casselberry turned one year old in 1941, Hibbard Casselberry said it was a great example of spirit, and that any town or city could create miracles if the citizens believed in it. Here was his formula:
He said, if you don’t like where you live, move. You’ll be happier. But if you do like it, no one will know unless you talk about it. Hearing you talk about encourages others to talk. Favorable talk increases business – and increased business increases the synergy among other businesses. When business increases, more people are hired for jobs – and the more that are hired, the more likely those people will be to live in that area. That’s the way healthy cities grow.
As citizens, we chart the course for our city! It can only be as healthy, happy, and prosperous as as we are. That’s why, early next year (hopefully February), I’m launching a new website to support all of us in being all that we can be. “All Casselberry – The Place to Go When You Want to Know.” Our city has such great assets – in our citizens, businesses, natural beauty, civic groups, recreation, shopping, schools, and neighborhoods and homeowner associations – all wrapped up in Florida Sunshine.
But I got tired of searching the web for local businesses only to find big ads for companies outside our city. We deserve the best in products and service, we should have it – and IF the best is available here, it should be easy to find – so we can support those who also support our city. The City Biz will extend FREE links and listings to local businesses and Chamber of Commerce members. There will be links to access schools, churches, civic groups that service our area – and of course, a link to King of Casselberry, my blogs and other writings that you might find interesting.
Casselberry resident and professional photographer Bob Buckley has agreed to make All Casselberry a visual delight. If you’ve been to www.kingofcasselberry.com and seen his pictures of the Jessy J concert, you’ll know what I mean.
When we shine the spotlight on ALL Casselberry from one website, anyone looking to buy a property in the city can see how much we have to offer. Those who are selling can let their potential buyers know about the website, so they can explore the city at their leisure.
This is a big vision – and with your help we can do it! By linking together in this effort, we strengthen our city – our neighborhoods – and each other. Let’s show that Community Spirit Works Miracles. Our example will be a gift other cities can follow. If you like this idea let me know. Better yet, pass this along to anyone you think will be interested! Later this month I’ll have an email address for AllCasselberry, but right now, you can email me at lil32718@aol.com .
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