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February 2026
A monthly community newsletter about life in Broward County and for residents and visitors to get the latest information on services, programs and events.
| | Celebrations of History, Arts and Literacy | | | | Step through castle gates and into the days of yore at the 34th Annual Florida Renaissance Festival, a one-of-a-kind family-friendly event taking place on weekends now through March 29 at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach. Travel back in time to the 16th century and 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 and jousting events. | | | | IGNITE Broward, South Florida's premier public art and light festival, returns for its fifth year, February 13-22. Presented by Broward Cultural Division and produced by MAD Arts, the festival will feature more than 25 interactive light- and sound-based installations across four locations in Broward County, spanning ten nights of immersive art, projection mapping, interactive sculpture, sound-based installations, live performances, and family-friendly programming by local, national, and international artists. | | | | One Book One Broward 2026, going on now through February 28, is the Library's annual literacy initiative to help build deeper connections through a single book community read. This year's theme, "Our Nature: How Our Physical Environment Can Lead Us to Seek Hope, Courage, and Connection," is guided by the storytelling in the novel The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson, and the youth companion book, The First Blade of Sweetgrass by Suzanne Greenlaw and Gabriel Frey. | | |
February is American Heart Month, a time when everyone is encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health. The County is a strong supporter of this effort and has brought back the Heart Program with a new name, a new provider, and a new application process, but the same opportunity for eligible residents to obtain a potentially lifesaving, free heart test.
The Broward County / Florida Panthers Preventive Heart Program will offer free preventive heart tests, provided by the Cleveland Clinic, to qualified Broward County residents 45+. The cardiac CT screening can identify plaque and blockages or narrowing of the coronary arteries. The new program will begin accepting applications soon.
| | | | Broward County recently celebrated the grand opening of the Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel, marking another major milestone in the transformation of the Broward County Convention Center and a significant investment in the County's economy. | | | |
Check out this month’s podcast on Broward Connects.
Get the highlights of the hotel opening and hear from Omni leadership and County officials as they explain how the hotel strengthens tourism, supports major conventions, creates jobs, and elevates Broward County’s visitor experience.
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Free, Family-Friendly Events | | |
ParkFest Love & Music Day
Sunday, February 15
1-5pm
Plantation Heritage Park, Plantation
Enjoy an afternoon of free music and family fun. The Florida Youth Orchestra will be headlining with special guest, Grammy-winning jazz flutist Nestor Torres. Activities include food trucks, kids' activities and FYO's Instrument Play Pen. Bring chairs and/or blankets and enjoy the concerts. Parking is $5/vehicle.
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Bus Safety Roadeo
Sunday, February 22
8:30am-1pm
Amerant Bank Arena, Gate 7, Sunrise
Event highlights the skill, professionalism, and commitment to safety that our Broward bus operators demonstrate every day. A select group of top operators will compete on a precision-based obstacle course reflecting real-world driving conditions. Spectators will also enjoy food trucks and children’s activities.
| | | | 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. | | | | County government offices will be closed in observance of Presidents' Day on Monday, February 16. Many online services will still be available. | | | | Property taxes must be paid no later than March 31, 2026. Bills are available to view, print and pay online. Property owners can save 1% if paid in full in February. | | Broward County is warning residents and business owners who have filled out a plat application with the Urban Planning Division of a scam. Emails with this return email address, planning.broward@usa.com, are being sent out demanding wire transfer payment. Please keep in mind that ALL County emails end in broward.org. When an application is submitted, payment must be submitted WITH the application. Broward County only accepts checks; NOT wire transfer payments. If you receive unexpected or unsolicited emails asking for payment from Broward County, please report it to the Consumer Protection Division by calling 311 or online. Learn more about the County’s platting application process here. | | Upcoming Commission Meetings | | |
Tuesday, February 3
Regular Commission Meeting, 10am
Tuesday, February 17
Regular Commission Meeting, 10am
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