January 3rd, 2025

Hello Friends & Neighbors,


I am grateful to be able to reach you through this medium.


Community engagement is at the forefront of my mission to provide resources, events, and support for our residents and businesses. My motto of "Putting You First...Keeps Us First" will continue to be my guide. I look forward to engaging with you more in the future!  Please take a look at the various events, projects, programs and share with your contacts.

Broward County

Apply Now

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.  

When the holidays are long gone but your tree isn't, it's time to chip in and donate your used evergreen to our annual Chip-a-Tree initiative. Over the years we have recycled thousands of trees, which probably would otherwise have gone to landfills. This year your tree can join those recyclable thousands.

The free program requires Broward County residents to remove all decorations from their holiday trees (no decorated trees will be accepted), then bring the trees to a participating park - there are 11 of them - where they will be chipped and used for landscaping throughout the County park system. There is a limit of two trees per vehicle, artificial trees are not accepted, and no commercial vehicles or garbage trucks are allowed. Click below for more info.

Click Here for More Information

Cultural Division Grants & Funding Opportunities

General Operating Support Grant

This grant provides multi-year, unrestricted support to strengthen the organizational capacity of eligible arts and culture organizations. Organizations receiving this grant cannot apply for Program Support grants.

Eligibility: Three-year funding history with the Cultural Division and a budget over $125,000. Full eligibility details are in the Grants Manual.


Application Release: October 29, 2024

Deadline: January 10, 2025, 11:59 PM

Implementation Period: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026



Click for More Information

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.  

Friendly Reminders

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.  


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. 


City of Pembroke Pines

Croissant With a Cop


Join the City of Pembroke Pines Police Department for "Croissant with a Cop" - a free community law enforcement event -- on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 from 8:30 am to 9:30 am at Bonjour Bakery, located at 10800 Pines Blvd.

City of Miramar

City of Hollywood

***Attention Business Owners***

Join Resident Rewards Wednesdays – A Win for Your Business & the Community!

The City of Hollywood is thrilled to introduce Resident Rewards Wednesdays, launching on January 15, 2025, as part of our Centennial celebration!

Click for More Information/Register

Centennial Celebration: Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Friday, January 17, 2025

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration will take place at ArtsPark (1 Young Circle) on Friday, January 17, 2025 starting at 7pm. The scheduled line up for the event will be:

  • 7:00pm    Mayor and/or Commissioners welcome and speeches
  • 7:20pm    South Broward Concert or Jazz Band (waiting on confirmation)
  • 7:40pm    Fushu Daiko (Taiko Drumming)
  • 8:30pm    ReaXion Band in Concert

Save The Date! Free FastTrac Program to Assist Hollywood Entrepreneurs and Business Owners!

The City of Hollywood's FastTrac® Start-Up Program application portal will open January 6th through January 26th at 11:59 p.m. The FastTrac® Start-Up Program is designed to guide aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs on the path to success.

Read More

Hollywood Beach Sweep Clean-Up Events


The Hollywood Beach Sweep Clean-Up Event is held on the second Saturday of every month from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Volunteers meet at Charnow Park, located at Garfield Street and A1A, to collect litter and cigarette butts from Hollywood Beach. Please complete the REGISTRATION FORM and bring it with you on clean-up day.


Address: 300 Connecticut St, Hollywood, FL 33020


NEW QR CODE SYSTEM FOR REAL-TIME BEACH CONDITIONS


Hollywood Beach Safety has introduced a new tool to keep beachgoers informed and safe: a QR code is posted on all lifeguard stands. With a simple scan, visitors have access to real-time information on water conditions, like rip currents or marine life

My County Tour of Duty

Marine Industry Association of South Florida

I took the time to tour the New River with the Marine Industry Association of South Florida to learn about jobs that are produced by this industry. The boat yards are truly an economic engine where good paying jobs are had, many of which are trade jobs that do not require a 4 year degree.

Community Engagements

My Christmas was Spent with Family:

Breakfast by sister Farah’s place which included Ackee & Saltfish and a game of bowling…while the evening ended by cousin Sheryl house for dinner which included Jamaican fare such as curry goat and a game of White Elephant! We thank God for Jesus as he is the reason why we celebrate!

Follow Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis

Facebook  Instagram  YouTube  TikTok