The Village of Ozona, Florida
The Official Website of Ozona Village Improvement Society (OVIS)
Fundraisers
Save The Ozona Village Hall Fundraiser
REQUEST from Ozona Village Improvement Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization also known by its acronym, OVIS.
OVIS is a community organization representing the Ozona community in northwest Pinellas County, Florida. This unincorporated area consists of approximately 775 households and is located within the Palm Harbor area. We are north of Dunedin, south of Tarpon Springs, nestled between Alternate 19 and the St Joseph Sound.
OZONA VILLAGE HALL:
• Building completed 1900. Built by local residents with volunteer labor and donated materials.
• One of the oldest structures in continual community ownership and operation within Pinellas County
• Historical Local Landmark recognition by Pinellas County Commission in 2015
• Florida Heritage Site statewide recognition in 2017
• Ownership and management by OVIS
• A well-recognized and beloved building and local meeting spot
• Community events such as Halloween, Christmas, OVIS monthly meetings
• Residents use the Hall for private events
WHY THIS REQUEST?
• Severe damage from Hurricane Helene historic flooding in September 2024.
• Building located in Flood Zone A
• Ozona Village Hall flooded with 3 feet of water inside the building.
• Flooring destroyed
• Electrical system damaged
• All furnishings destroyed by flooding
WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE?
• Repair the Ozona Village Hall to return it to its community function as a local and historical meeting place
• Severe damage to flooring, electrical and plumbing. Must replace flooring, make repairs to the restrooms and the kitchen and replace all furnishings.
• Unique circumstances of a historical building require authentic materials to be used, for flooring specifically.
• Program of repairs and replacements defined with assistance of historical specialists.
• Elevate the Ozona Village Hall to protect the repaired building from future flooding.
Sincerely,
OVIS Board
Save the Ozona Village Hall Fundraiser
You can help donate via one of the following payment methods:
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Cash or Check ( Made payable to OVIS, and mail to:
OVIS
P.O. Box 81
Ozona, FL 34660 )
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GoFundMe ( Scan QR code below or https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-the-ozona-village-hall-damaged-from-hurricane-helene )
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Zelle ( Scan QR code below or send to recipient treasurer@ozonavillagefl.us )
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PayPal ( Scan QR code below => also allows credit card payments )
Ozona Community Tree Planting Fundraiser
For those of you who have not heard, the initial tree planting effort had taken place back in July 2023, and it was successful. We are also looking for volunteers to help with watering the trees until they are established enough to sustain themselves.
In addition, we are starting to raise funds to purchase another set of trees to plant in the village community. Below is the QR Code to scan with your mobile phone, so that you can make a donation in any amount to OVIS for that effort. Please be sure to add a Note to the transaction, so that we apply the donation appropriately to the correct fundraiser. Thanks in advance for your time, consideration and generosity!
Sincerely,
OVIS Board
Linda Hagan GoFundMe Fundraiser
For those of you who have not heard, Linda Hagan (our Ozona Postmaster) is facing a very serious health challenge. She was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 bone cancer in her spine and lungs and is currently undergoing radiation therapy – making her very tired. Her goal is to return to work as soon as she is able.
Linda began working at the Ozona Post Office in July 2006 and was named Postmaster in October 2013. During this time, she has gone above and beyond for Ozona and its residents on many occasions. Customers are ALWAYS greeted with her smile and her “can do” attitude. There is nothing Linda will not do to help anyone who walks through the post office doors.
As you would expect, this challenge puts financial pressure on Linda and her husband, Jose. We have set up this Go Fund Me Page in order to show our love and support for both of them and maybe give them a little breathing room. This is our chance to show Linda how much she means to the Ozona Community.
Please view the Fundraiser details here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/seeking-aid-to-linda-hagan-to-offset-medical-cost
Please note that all the donations from this effort are sent directly to an account accessible only to Linda and Jose. Everything you give will go directly to them. Thank you in advance for your time, consideration and generosity!
Sincerely,
OVIS Board