February 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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Broward County celebrates the rich history and contributions of African Americans with many historical establishments hosting special events throughout Black History Month, especially at our libraries. Visit Lauderdale also shares a few happenings going on this month as well as museums and landmarks you can visit all year long.
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Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week (February 5-9) is observed each year to increase awareness of, and preparedness for, severe weather hazards. Did you know Florida is the lightning capital of North America, or that rip currents kill more people in Florida in an average year than hurricanes? Use this time to review your safety plans and help keep Broward County ready and resilient. Each day this week focuses on a specific weather event. Check out today's focus on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
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Step through castle gates and into the days of yore at the 32nd Annual Florida Renaissance Festival. A one-of-a-kind family-friendly event takes place on weekends, February 3 - March 25 at Broward County’s Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach. Explore the artisan marketplace with 100+ merchant booths displaying blown glass, hammered pewter, hand-tooled leather, pottery and a wealth of other riches. Feast on a cornucopia of foods fit for a king or queen while enjoying live performances on 12 unique stages and jousting events.
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A popular community celebration of art and literature for all ages taking place on Saturday, February 10 from 10:30am-3pm at Lauderhill Central Park Library. Artit 2024 explores the Caribbean cultures of Jamaica, Haiti and Trinidad-Tobago with a playful explosion of live music, art, spoken word and interactive experiences.
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Enjoy an afternoon of music and family fun at the annual ParkFest Love & Music Day on Sunday, February 18 at Plantation Heritage Park. The 100-member Florida Youth Orchestra will be headlining the event with special guest, grammy-winning jazz flutist Nestor Torres. More than 50 classic cars will be on display along with food trucks and kids' activities.
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Broward County Libraries Division, one of the largest and busiest library systems in Florida, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. From now through April, all 37 branches are hosting community events including free parties, performances, arts & crafts, games, children’s activities and more. Special 50th Anniversary buttons, stickers and a limited-edition "Peace, Love, Libraries" library card are also available at all locations.
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February is American Heart Month, a time when everyone is encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health. Broward County is a strong supporter of this effort. If you have a family history of heart disease, or have high cholesterol or blood pressure, you are a potential candidate for a FREE heart test to diagnose possible problems. Funded by the Broward County Commission, this test is for residents 45 to 70 years old with active health insurance. The cardiac CT screening, being administered by local hospitals, can identify plaque and blockages or narrowing of the coronary arteries.
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Keeping to the County’s commitment to a cleaner, greener future, the first Broward County Transit (BCT) electric Express coach bus began service to downtown Miami last month. The bus departs weekdays from Amerant Arena in Sunrise. Watch here to see what BCT's bus driver has to say about the experience.
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Broward County Transit (BCT) is seeking public input to help shape future transit service. An online community survey is open until March 10 and includes requests for improvements to specific routes, locations where other improvements are needed, preferences for transit service tradeoffs and investment priorities. Your feedback is appreciated.
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Upcoming Commission Meetings |
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Tuesday, February 6
Tuesday, February 20
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Want to speak at a meeting?
Find protocols for in-person speaker registration here.
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Broward Life is a monthly community newsletter from the Broward County Board of County Commissioners,
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