City of Williston CRA

03/18/2026

03/17/2026

He's Here!

02/25/2026

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Every time someone opens a local business in your town, half the people say “I hope they make it” and the other half say “they’re crazy for trying.”

But here’s what I’ve learned, when people actually show up, these businesses do make it.

The regulars who come in every week. The people who leave Google reviews. The ones who tell their friends. The customers who become ambassadors.

Local businesses don’t fail because people don’t care. They succeed because enough people do.

If you want local businesses in your town, be the person who shows up opening day. Leave the review. Tell your friends. Become a regular.

Supporting local isn’t just shopping local. It’s being an active participant in someone’s dream.

Your town has people willing to take the risk and open businesses.

Make sure they know you’ve got their back.

02/22/2026

Congratulations to our CRA Board member Justin Head!

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01/14/2026

Such a great cause! You can drop off at the City of Williston City Hall 50 NW Main St, Williston, FL

01/07/2026

Congratulations of the Winners of the City of Lights Contest!

Best Business
Flamingo Freeze 20 South Main Street

Best Residential
Greg Hamilton 551 NW 4th Place

Most Creative
Josh Hars 439 Se 1st Street

Best theme
Sarah Griffin 836 NW 4th Ave

01/06/2026

https://mainstreet.org/about/partner-collaborations/amex-shop-small-grant-program?utm_campaign=28821628-Amex%20Shop%20Small%20Grant&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9QgP0xpBjWMb5MBBNQ9qqa6etRO-0II2VMNSopEmwVmOXFzHLMNP9xf9A_-lo6Nsh3vBcNMF3PkFx3Wp8ocoGgJ1JjJQ&_hsmi=397003127&utm_content=397003127&utm_source=hs_email

Providing grants to help small businesses grow, innovate, and support their local communities.

12/30/2025

Please wrap up voting for the City of Lights Contest tomorrow. Prizes will be awarded at the January 6 City Council Meeting.

12/19/2025

The City of Williston will be closed on Wednesday December 24th and Thursday December 25th. We will resume regular business hours on Friday December 26th.

12/11/2025

This year has been a hard one for so many small businesses. Even with the challenges, they continue to show up for our communities in ways that go far beyond the products they sell. They create jobs for our neighbors, keep our local economy moving, and add the heart and character we can’t imagine our cities without. When you choose to shop local, you’re not just making a purchase. You’re helping a business stay open, a family stay hopeful, and a community stay strong. Your purchase truly makes a difference.