New restaurants, trash plan, events and more.
New restaurants at Plantation Pointe
A trio of long-awaited restaurants will be opening soon at Plantation Pointe.
The development is at the Motorola property complex, south of Sunrise Boulevard and east of University Drive.
Mediterranean restaurant Cava, Just Salad and Chick-fil-A are planning to open in April, officials say, in a pod just south of existing restaurants that include Habit Burger, Pizza Fusion and the like.
Breakfast & lunch spot First Watch is set to open in May. The date for Potbelly Sandwich Shop is still TBA. Potbelly officials have stated they plan multiple openings in Broward County.
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Trash plan stresses cooperation
The county is trying to reach a recycling rate of 75 percent, although some endeavors will take years to implement, said Todd Storti, Executive Director of Broward County’s recently formed Solid Waste Disposal and Recyclable Materials Processing Authority (SWA).
Storti led a workshop Wednesday, March 12, describing options being considered. The SWA, a group of leaders from Broward County and 28 cities, is developing a master plan it hopes to complete in April, including a 40-year plan.
Each city will keep its own system for collecting and hauling away household and yard waste, bulk trash and recyclables. Together the 28 cities and the county will determine the best way to manage our solid waste and recyclables.
Watch the workshop here.
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Social workers recognized
Councilmember Jennifer Andreu presented a proclamation to Veronica Latchman, Broward Chair of the National Association of Social Workers, declaring March Social Workers Month. Latchman, one of about 50 to 100 social workers who live in Plantation, said there are 400 in Broward County.
Social Work Month was created “to recognize the invaluable contributions of social workers to individuals, families and communities.” This year’s theme is “Social work: Compassion & Action!”
Councilmember Reinstein commended the commitment and passion of social workers.
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Zeman working on school plan
School Board member Dr. Allen Zeman spoke with the City Council on Wednesday, March 12, saying his goal is “to create a better school system.” The city has nearly 9,500 students in public schools that, like schools throughout the county, could be affected by declining enrollment.
“Repurposing is real,” he said, noting that out of 206 schools in Broward, statistics indicate a need to close 33. “But I don’t want do it all in one year.”
He also urged residents and elected officials to push for an earlier approval of students who would like to take an empty school bus seat, but are not eligible because they live closer than the required 2-mile distance. Currently “Empty Seat Applications” are processed after October 1.
Contact him at Allen.Zeman@BrowardSchools.com.
St. Paddy's at Plantation Walk
Plantation Walk is inviting visitors to a St. Patrick’s Day celebration from 3 - 10 p.m. Monday, March 17.
Music will be provided by DJ Mack, The Apostoli Floyd Experience and The Radio Band.
Green drinks, costumed leprechauns, beads and green paraphernalia are on the menu.
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Positive comments at Broward Workshop
Money is still flowing into Florida, noted Florida Chamber of Commerce President Mark Wilson, who presented information at the annual Broward Workshop State of the County gathering, held this year at the Broward Convention Center.
“Income migration” was reported to be $36.1 billion in 2021-22, the most recent year with data available. New York lost the most income to Florida, $5.9 billion.
He stated that business challenges include workforce development, workforce housing, runaway litigation, insurance costs and infrastructure.
We like big trucks, we cannot lie
Bring your young ones and bring your camera: The city’s Touch-a-Truck gathering is Saturday, March 15 morning.
City departments shine up their big rigs and have them on display for people (mostly children) to climb aboard. That includes machines from Public Works, Police, Fire and others.
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There’s a horn-free hour from 9 -10 a.m. (for those sensitive to loud noises) and the event runs until noon at the Plantation Equestrian Center, 1451 NW 118th Ave.
Pony rides, hayrides and games round out the offering.
For more information, call 954-476-4316.
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Events
Meetings
March 20: Midtown Advisory Board at 10 a.m. at Development Services Building.
March 26: CRA/City Council at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
View all 2025 meetings and events by visiting Plantation.org/Calendar.
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