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December 2024
A monthly community newsletter about life in Broward County and for residents and visitors to get the latest information on services, programs and events.
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Holiday Fantasy of Lights, South Florida’s popular drive-through light extravaganza at Tradewinds Park & Stables in Coconut Creek, runs nightly from 6-10pm through January 4. The three-mile route includes dozens of static and animated light displays and illuminated trees, including old favorites and brand-new displays. Tickets are $28/car (regardless of how many people are in the vehicle) plus a processing fee, and $60/bus for 15 passengers or more. Tickets are available online only. | |
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36th Annual Winter Festival of Music
December 9-13
Daily: 10:30am-12:30pm
If you are traveling through the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport next week, make sure to take in some holiday cheer with live musical performances from more than 600 Broward County Public Schools students. Enjoy inspiring renditions of holiday favorites at various locations throughout the airport as you arrive or depart.
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Seminole Hard Rock
Winterfest Boat Parade
December 14, 6:30pm
The “Best Show on H2O” has wowed spectators for more than 50 years with a dazzling parade of boats and yachts decorated in illuminated lights and decor. The 12-mile route begins in downtown Fort Lauderdale and continues north to Pompano Beach. Find ways to watch. Make sure to check out our very own Broward County Transit Holiday Bus float.
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As we reflect on the impact the AIDS epidemic has made across the globe for the last 40 years, it’s important to remember that significant progress has been made in treatment and prevention. Broward County Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program is a comprehensive system of care designed specifically for people living with HIV and includes primary medical care and essential support services for people who are uninsured or underinsured. | |
BCT Announces Plans for Modernized Copans Facility | |
Broward County Transit (BCT) will undergo a redevelopment for its Copans Transit Facility in Pompano Beach. Once completed, the 27-acre facility will feature a 200,000-sq-ft maintenance facility equipped to accommodate electric buses, complete with rooftop solar panels for sustainable energy. Additionally, a 16,900-square-foot training center will provide advanced training opportunities for BCT's workforce, including cutting-edge driving simulators and in-person learning spaces. This state-of-the-art facility will serve as a cornerstone of BCT's commitment to providing exceptional public transportation services. | |
A new parking rate structure took effect at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). For travelers opting for long-term parking, the new daily maximum rate is $20 per vehicle (up from $15), and valet parking is $30 per day (up from $25). Airport visitors using short-term parking will still pay up to $36 daily, however, it will take less time to reach the maximum short-term (and long-term) rate as the new incremental pricing is based on a $2 charge for every 20-minute parked interval. Additionally, the "first 20 minutes free" grace period for FLL's short and long-term parking still applies. | |
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Property Taxes Due by March 31
Property tax bills are available to view, print and pay online and must be paid no later than March 31, 2025.
Discounts are applied to tax bills through February 28. Property owners can save 3% if paid in full in December, 2% in January and 1% in February.
Property taxes not paid by March 31 will be charged a 3% delinquency interest and advertising fees.
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Mandatory Irrigation Restrictions
Year-round irrigation restrictions are mandatory in Broward County for all cities.
In general, no watering of lawns and landscapes is allowed on Monday, Tuesday and Fridays. Residences and businesses with an odd-numbered street address may water on Wednesdays and/or Saturdays, before 10am or after 4pm. Even-numbered street addresses, no street addresses, or those who irrigate both even and odd addresses within the same zones may water on Thursdays and/or Sundays, before 10am or after 4pm. Special exceptions apply.
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NatureScape Emerald Award applications are being accepted through January 3 for homeowners, businesses, municipalities, schools and government facilities which have created model Florida-friendly landscapes or exceptional projects demonstrating ecological practices. | | |
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According to Feeding South Florida, there are more than 210,000 people in Broward County facing food insecurity. This holiday season, consider donating to those in need. Food donations can be dropped off at a Broward County collection location as part of the County's food drive. | | |
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Happy Holidays! County governmental offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday and Wednesday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. | | |
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Broward County Parks and Recreation’s free Chip-a-Tree program allows residents to dispose of their trees in an environmentally-friendly way. Starting December 26, you can drop your tree off at a participating park through January 20. | |
Meet Broward County's New Mayor and Vice Mayor | |
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District 6 Commissioner and former Vice Mayor Beam Furr was unanimously chosen by members of the County Commission to serve as the new Mayor for the next year. The vote came at the annual Commission reorganization meeting on November 19 following outgoing Mayor Nan H. Rich's State of the County address. In addition, the Board chose District 2 Commissioner Mark D. Bogen as the next Vice Mayor.
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Broward County also held a swearing in ceremony for incumbent Commissioners Nan H. Rich (District 1), Michael Udine (District 3), Steve Geller (District 5), and Hazelle P. Rogers (District 9), and swore in new Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis (District 7) to the Board. | |
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