Sarasota Review

City of North Port issued the following announcement on Aug. 28

The City of North Port Parks & Recreation Department recently received two Sunsational Awards from the Florida Festival & Events Association (FFEA). The awards program recognizes members' innovation, individuality and creative collaboration.  Entries are judged by professionals in their fields of radio, television, photography, website development, promotions, graphics, advertising, public relations, marketing, social media, and special event production.

North Port Parks & Recreation received the following:

• First place for Community Engagement Response to Pandemic for the “Bunny Squad Scramble”
• Second place for Program/Event Guide/Brochure for the “Outdoor Adventure Guide”

“It is a great honor for staff to be recognized by our peers in the industry for their hard work in creating events and developing engaging content for the community,” said Sandy Pfundheller, Director of Parks & Recreation. “They have shown great dedication to serving our City, finding new and innovative ways to provide parks and recreation services, even in the midst of a pandemic.”

About North Port Parks & Recreation

The vision of Parks & Recreation Department is to be a recognized leader in providing parks, facilities, and programs that increase wellness and enrich life experiences within our community. Their mission? To promote healthy and socially rewarding activities through the preservation of cultural resources and the provision of diverse high-quality parks and natural spaces. The department is accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies for excellence in operation and service.

For more information, visit www.CityOfNorthPort.com/ParksAndRecreation or call 941-429-PARK(7275).

About the Florida Festivals & Events Association (FFEA)

FFEA is a not-for-profit association dedicated to supporting and promoting more than 4,500 festivals, events, and fairs in the State of Florida through education, networking and dissemination of information and the cultivation of high standards. For more information about FFEA, visit www.ffea.com.

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