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Nurseries

Agromillora
9038 CR 229, Wildwood, FL 34785
352-643-7055
Bakers Nursery
5042 CR 318C, Bushnell, FL 33513
352-793-1240
Black Gold Compost
11424 CR 237, Oxford, FL 34484
352-748-4125
Brantley Nurseries
4761 CR 567, Center Hill, FL 33514
352-568-7447
Brite Leaf Citrus Nursery
480 CR 416 S, Lake Panasoffkee, FL
33538 352-793-6861
Circle C Farms
2134 CR 753, Bushnell, FL 33513
352-568-8876
Fairfield Farm & Nursery
12472 N US Hwy 301, Oxford, FL 34484
352-748-7333
Florida Contract Growers LLC
7667 CR 575, Bushnell, FL 33513
352-793-4563
Flowerwood Nursery Inc.
2792 CR 564, Bushnell, FL 33513
352-793-8182
Fullers Nursery
7052 CR 575, Bushnell, FL 33513
352-793-6033

Gideons Nursery
902 E CR 476, Bushnell, FL 33513
352-793-5282
Hibernia Nursery
1176 C 478A, Webster, FL 33597
352-793-4423
Lone Oak Nursery
7015 SR 471, Bushnell, FL 33513
352-793-8182
Maddox Glen
7015 SR 471, Bushnell, FL 33513
352-793-6733
Medallion Nurseries The Villages
13494 US Highway 301 North, Oxford, FL 34484
352-748-1181
Natures Shade
6129 SR 471, Bushnell, FL 33513
352-568-0056
Oxford Ground Covers
4051 CR 104, Oxford, FL 34484
352-748-0188
Speedling Nursery
2722 SE 60th Ave, Bushnell, FL 33513
352-793-6700
Sumter Gardens Tree Nursery
2572 US 301, Sumterville, FL 33585
352-793-9228
Tree Capital Inc.
6120 SR 471, Bushnell, FL 33513
352-568-8766

Apprenticeship Strategies for Business Success

Future-Proof Your Workforce

Apprenticeship is a solution to bridge skill gaps due to talent shortages, and an opportunity to tailor training to your needs.

Learn about resources to help recruit, train, upskill, and retina your workforce.

Employers will also meet with local reps in education, workforce, and business.

No Cost Summer Youth Interns

Be an influencer on the future workforce of Central Florida while getting seasonal help.

CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF) invites employers to establish a 4-week internship paid by us. Access workforce ready local interns this summer and identify future employees.

High school students participating in CSCF’s Summer Youth Experience track earn wages funded by us, participate in workforce readiness training, network with professionals and gain hands-on experience working in their field of interest. Inspire young professionals and cultivate growth for a thriving workforce.

2025 Sumter Student Hiring Fair - EMPLOYER REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Sumter County Schools will be hosting a Hiring Fair for Students on Friday, May 9, 2025 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM at Wildwood Middle High School in Wildwood, FL. Twelfth graders from South Sumter High School, The Villages High School, and Wildwood Middle High School looking for employment upon graduation will be invited to participate. Juniors from all schools are also invited to participate in the event for possible summer employment or part-time/OJT options. This is a great opportunity to network your business with potential employees.

SECO Energy Expands Headquarters in Sumter County, Strengthening Local Infrastructure and Growth

Sumter County is proud to support SECO Energy’s recently announced Expansion and Improvement Plan, a five-year initiative that includes a new expanded headquarters in Sumter County, as well as district operations offices in Lake, Marion, and Sumter Counties. This project is a significant investment in the region’s infrastructure, reinforcing SECO’s commitment to providing reliable and efficient service to its rapidly growing membership.

Four of Nation’s Fastest-Growing Metro Areas Are in Florida

Sunshine State Home to Metro Areas Among Top 10 U.S. Population Gainers From 2022 to 2023

Florida was home to four of the nation’s top five fastest-growing metropolitan statistical areas and three of the top 10 that gained the largest number of people from 2022 to 2023, reflecting continued population growth across the South.

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Sumter County Shines in New Visit Florida “Sumter County in 60 Seconds” Video

Apprenticeship Strategies for Business Success

No Cost Summer Youth Interns

Sumter County Launches New Website to Boost Tourism and Support Local Businesses

2025 Sumter Student Hiring Fair - EMPLOYER REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

SECO Energy Expands Headquarters in Sumter County, Strengthening Local Infrastructure and Growth

Four of Nation’s Fastest-Growing Metro Areas Are in Florida

Florida Leads Nation in Business Relocations (Again)