Since 1965
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The town and natural spring, both with name Fanning or Fannin Springs, are in the southwestern corner of Gilchrist County on the Suwannee River. It was there that Fort Fanning was built in November, 1838, during the Seminole Indian War (18351842) and named for Major Alexander Campbell Wilder Fanning, who had served with Andrew Jackson in Florida. It was built to protect a much used crossing of the Suwannee River. Fanning was born in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1788, graduated from West Point in 1812, and fought against the British in the War of 1812, for which service he was appointed major. In 1818, he fought with Andrew Jackson against the Seminole Indians in Florida. After serving different posts, Fanning was commissioned major of artillery in 1832. He was in Florida at the outbreak of the Seminole War in 1835 and was picked for a special commendation for gallant conduct at the Battle of the Withlacoochee. Before the war ended he was transferred to the Canadian frontier and died in Cincinnati, Ohio, on August 18, 1846. After the building of Fort Fanning, federal troops occupied it for about four or five years, during which time thirty one soldiers died in or near the fort; twenty seven died from disease, one was shot to death, two died of wounds previously received, and one drowned. All were probably buried near the fort, the site of which is about 200 yards north of Highway 19. The settlement around the fort was known as Palmetto or Sikesville, but gradually took its name from the fort. A post office was established there in 1846 or 1847 with Thomas C. Love as postmaster, it was discontinued in 1852, reinstated in 1855, changed to Sikesville in1857, and finally discontinued in the 1860’s. When it was reestablished in 1888, it was called Fannin. In 1906, service moved to Trenton in 1912. For questions about Fair Housing, Equal Employment Opportunities and/or Section 504 procedures regarding the American with Disabilities Act, please contact Sherlene Michaelis, City Clerk, 352-463-2855 X 201, who serves as the coordinator for Fair Housing, The Equal Employment Opportunity and the Section 504/ADA. City Council Meeting are scheduled for the First Tuesday of each month at 5:00 pm. Deadline for requesting to be placed on the Agenda is five working days prior to the meeting. Please contact Sherlene Michaelis, City Clerk, 352-463-2855 X 201 to be placed on the Agenda. |
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Florida Department of Commerce (Florida Commerce) the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to support rural communities in planning, preparing for, and financing infrastructure projects. The City of Fanning Springs plans to apply to the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) for approximately $300,000 in grant funds for the planning and preparation of the City of Fanning Springs.
A public hearing to provide citizens an opportunity to comment on the proposed application on 7/7/2026 at 17651 NW 90th Court, Fanning Springs, FL, 32693. A draft copy of the application will be available for review beginning 7/7/2026 by 5:00 p.m. at City Hall and online at www.fanningsprings.org
Written comments may be submitted to Mayor Lancaster by email at mayorlancaster@gmail.com or by mail to 17651 NW 90th Court, Fanning Springs, FL, 32693. All comments must be received no later than 7/10/2026 by 5:00 p.m.
NOTE: deadline for accepting public comments should be at least a week following the public hearing date.
A copy of the final application will also be available for review at Fanning Springs City Hall during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and will be submitted to FloridaCommerce on or before 7/13/2026 by 5:00 p.m. For more information, contact Mayor Landcaster at 352-463-2855 or mayorlancaster@gmail.com
The City of Fanning Springs will apply to the project detailed below:
City Hall Refurbishment and Renovation
$300,000 Estimated Requested Funds
This proposed project involves a general refurbishment and renovation of the existing Fanning Springs City Hall located in a Rural Area of Opportunity, within Levy County. This project includes both planning and preparation of interior and exterior improvements, encompassing refurbishment, replacement, and repair in compliance with applicable standards.
The City of Fanning Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports Fair Housing. Levy County does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, familial status, or any other protected status in employment, or any other protected status in employment, housing, or provision of services. No displacement is expected. If displacement occurs, assistance will be provided under the County’s anti-displacement and relocation policy available at 17651 NW 90th Court, Fanning Springs, FL, 32693.
The hearing will be held in an accessible location. Persons needing ADA accommodations or an interpreter, including non-English speakers, must notify the Town at least five days in advance by contacting Sherlene Michaelis at 352-463-2855 Hearing- or speech-impaired individuals may use the Florida Relay Service at 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice), and Spanish to English interpretation is available by calling 844-463-9710.
La audiencia se celebrará en un lugar accesible. Las personas que necesiten adaptaciones de la ADA o un intérprete, incluidas las que no hablen inglés, deben notificar al Ayuntamiento con al menos cinco días de antelación contactando a Mayor Lancaster al 352-463-2855. Las personas con discapacidad auditiva o del habla pueden utilizar el Servicio de Retransmisión de Florida llamando al 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) o al 1(800)955-8770 (Voz). Se ofrece interpretación de español a inglés llamando al 844-463-9710.