Ocala opens 2026 street banner lottery for local nonprofits

Posted on 6.11.25 5:18 AM
Saga CommunicationsA Crime Stoppers banner stretches over East Silver Springs Boulevard in Ocala, FL, one of two locations available through the city's 2026 street banner lottery for nonprofit organizations. Kathy Dugan/352today

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The City of Ocala Public Works Traffic Division is now accepting applications for the 2026 street banner lottery. The deadline to apply is Aug. 1.

Two banner locations are available for one-week reservations:

  • The 1100 block of East Silver Springs Boulevard
  • The 1300 block of West Silver Springs Boulevard

Only nonprofit organizations are eligible to reserve a banner location.

Applications are available in person at the Public Works Traffic Division, 1805 NE 30th Ave., Building 300, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

To request an application by email or fax, call 352-351-6733 or email pubworks@ocalafl.gov.