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I-595 resurfacing, Mayor's chess challenge, workshops and more.
I-595 resurfacing workshop
Up to two lanes will be closed on I-595 most nights beginning in April for a $20 million repaving project. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is hosting a public meeting at 5 p.m. Wed., Feb. 12 for public questions and input at the Town of Davie Police Department Community Room, 1230 S. Nob Hill Road, Davie and simultaneously online.
Work will be done during off-peak hours the next four years, FDOT says.
To participate online, register using the link: https://shorturl.at/QI3wQ.
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Mayor’s chess challenge
The Mayors’ Chess Challenge, an endeavor to promote the game of chess, is from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 8, at Volunteer Park.
Ten years ago, the Mayor of Sunrise began lining up cities to host a day of chess, with elected officials and others participating. (Thus, the name “Mayors’ Chess Challenge.”) Plantation is one of 21 cities participating.
Players of all ages and skills are invited.
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Run through Central Park 5K
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The 19th Annual Run Through Central Park 5K is at 7 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, with proceeds benefitting C.O.P.S., supporting police survivors.
Perks include free beer, finisher medals, and long-sleeve tech T-shirts. Sign up at https://conta.cc/3WL8eiV
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Car show, Super Bowl at Plantation Walk
There’s plenty to do Sunday, Feb. 9, for those who frequent Plantation Walk.
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. there is a car and truck show, with all makes and models invited. Then there’s this 6:30 p.m. football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs and people are invited to watch on the big wall screen in the outdoor lawn area. The trio Giaco PopRock plays from 3 to 6 p.m.
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Council meeting Wednesday
The Plantation City Council meets at 6:10 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall and there are a handful of what I’d call moderate items.
On the agenda is a resolution to support a Midtown Bridge grant application, a request for additional funding to hire Concrete Works & Paving, Inc. to help us catch up on sidewalk repair (we’re overwhelmed), a presentation of roadway improvements for an intersection in Plantation Midtown and requests for advancing the Crossroads Residential project, 8151 Peters Road.
See the agenda at plantation.org/meetings.
Homebuyer, repair workshop
First-time homebuyers and those looking to make minor home repairs can learn about grants, the application process, income requirements, and more at a workshop held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at Central Park (9151 N.W. 2nd St.).
Register at www.plantation.org/fthb.
Relay for life video
Plantation’s Relay for Life takes on an expanded form this year, with supporters from Weston, Cooper City, and Davie converging at Plantation Central Park at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 25, to create one cohesive event.
With that in mind, the City Council and I have issued a challenge to the electeds in other cities, as this video shows.
Events
February 7 & 8: Used Book Sale at Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library. Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cash only.
February 15: Movies in the Park at 5:30 p.m. at Jim Ward Community Center featuring Beetlejuice.
February 16: Parkfest Love & Music Day from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. at Plantation Heritage Park. The orchestra and special guest Nestor Torres, a Grammy-winning jazz flutist who’s also the orchestra’s current Artist-in-Residence, will be the headliners, performing from 2:30-4 p.m., with The Fuzz!, the Plantation Police band, as the opening act from 1-2:30 p.m.
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Meetings
February 12: CRA at 6 p.m. and City Council at 6:10 p.m. at City Hall.
February 18: Parks & Recreation Advisory Board at 6:30 p.m. at Plantation Community Center.
February 19: Gateway Advisory Board at 10 a.m. at the Palms of Plantation.
View all 2025 meetings and events by visiting Plantation.org/Calendar.
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