Made a small improvement to Carver Park Softball fields

Added a Christmas Parade to the Winterfest Holiday event

Added a 30-foot Christmas Tree and decorations to Carver Park

Implemented Movies in The Park at Ferran Park

Resurfaced Eustis Aquatics Facility Pool

Sandblasted and painted pavilions at Corey Rolle, Carver Park, Cardinal Cove, and Sunset Island Park.

Painted guard rails at Sunset Island Park

Improvements made to Gnann-Thompson Dog Park for dog training

Interior improvements made to the Bandshell at Ferran Park

Increased attendance at both Trunk or Treat and Winterfest Holiday Events

Experienced a 50% increase in participation in the Teen Summer Camp program

Added 3 CDL bus drivers to the Teen Zone and Fun Zone Programs

Maintained full ALS service within Eustis City limits and maintained the City's ISO rating by the Fire Department

Migration to the Lake County Sheriff's Office for their CAD by the Information Technology Department

Completed the CISA audit with the Department of Homeland Security by Information Technology and implemented a significant number of recommendations

Installed and upgraded Police computers and infrastructure to prepare for the updated dispatch software.

Switched Police over to a new cellular provider which saves cost and adds priority cellular bandwidth and satellite communication redundancy, which was completed in FY2025/26.

Enhanced the City's communications program by refocusing weekly e-blast content on City news, community events, road closures, construction updates, and public notifications; launching a digital newsletter; implementing website accessibility enhancements; and establishing in-house drone photography and videography capabilities.

Strengthened event planning and operational management by developing standardized event planning documentation, implementing project-based financial tracking in collaboration with the Finance Department, and improving cross-departmental coordination and standardized procedures for City-sponsored and permitted events.

Implemented strategic marketing campaigns for City-produced events through targeted advertising, branding, and theme-driven promotions to increase community awareness, engagement, and attendance.

Enhanced the First Friday event series by strengthening event branding, themed programming, and interactive activities, creating more immersive community experiences that contributed to increased attendance and engagement.

Produced the annual Light Up Eustis celebration, which featured the City's official holiday tree lighting, seasonal entertainment, and family activities in historic downtown. Based on Placer.ai data, estimated attendance increased from approximately 6,300 in 2024 to 8,600 in 2025.

The Events & Communications Department successfully produced the 124th Annual Georgefest celebration, held February 21–28, 2026. As the longest continuously running celebration of George Washington's Birthday in the United States, the weeklong festival featured carnival rides, more than 100 vendors, family activities, a community parade, and nationally recognized entertainment, including Will Moseley, Mac McAnally, and Allen Stone.