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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

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.  

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.

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 watchMake sure to check out the Broward County Transit Holiday Bus float. 

Memorial Healthcare System to Expand Emergency Services with Two New Freestanding Emergency Departments

December 3, 2024 — Memorial Healthcare System is expanding access to adult and pediatric advanced emergency services in South Broward and Northwest Miami-Dade counties with the development of two new freestanding emergency departments (FSEDs). The new facility at Miramar Parkway and Red Road in Miramar and the redeveloped and expanded FSED at 801 Douglas Road in Pembroke Pines are strategically located to meet high demand in these rapidly growing areas.

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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.  

Be a Home for a Pet This Season

  

-Empty the Shelters adoption campaign returns-

  

BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Animal Care invites the community to give the ultimate gift this holiday season, a loving home for a shelter pet. During the "Holiday Hope - Empty the Shelters" adoption campaign, happening December 1-17, adoption fees will be covered by the Bissell Pet Foundation. More… 

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

Join The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery for Holiday Art Market on Thursday, December 19 from 6-9 PM for a festive night at The Frank


Get in the holiday spirit! 


Thursday, December 19 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM to shop handmade goods from a variety of local artists, enjoy a free screening of a holiday movie, and a free art holiday themed art activity. Get your holiday shopping done in the Frank Art Gallery while supporting your local art community. Stop by the Classroom space to complete a free, all ages holiday themed art activity. Bring your chairs and blankets to get cozy on the plaza for a free screening of a holiday movie, enjoy free popcorn and other snacks and beverages available for purchase. 


Address: 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025


The event is free and open to the public; No registration required.

City of Miramar

City of Hollywood

Saturday, December 7th 2024



Welcome to the 67th annual Hollywood Beach Candy Cane Parade. The parade is scheduled to roll down the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk at 7pm.

 

The Candy Cane Parade on Hollywood Beach is one of the longest running holiday parades in the country. It started back in the mid-1950’s by a group of Hollywood merchants as a way to draw patrons to their shops and businesses. Today it features dozens of lighted floats and vehicles along the parade route entertaining the thousands of spectators who line the Broadwalk.

 

 The parade begins at 7:00 p.m. on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk at Missouri Street and heads south to Harrison Street. 


Parade emcee will be stationed at the Hollywood Beach Theatre at Johnson Street.

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


Community Engagements

Miramar Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration

I returned to the City of Miramar for the first time since taking my seat on the Broward County Board of Commissioners to light the Christmas tree at the Miramar Town Center. It was truly an unforgettable night.

I look forward to attending Holiday events throughout all of District 7!

H.E. Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali Meet & Greet

Broward County District 7 greeted H.E. Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, the President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana at German American Society in the City of Hollywood.

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