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New Chief, Busy November, City Brand and more.
MMMM Donuts!
The donut shop many people are asking about is very close to opening. Hurts Donut Company in Plantation Walk received its certificate of occupancy from our Building Safety Department late last week, signaling that they passed all required inspections.
No opening date has been announced yet.
There are about 20 Hurts franchises across the country. They advertise "really freaking good donuts" and they "break all the rules." A better description is at WannaHurts.com.
The Plantation Hurts Donut Facebook page has been active for quite some time, with followers posting more than two years ago "when are you opening?"
The address is 350 N. University Drive, across the street from TacoCraft.
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New Police Chief
We are excited to announce the confirmation of Deputy Chief Jeffrey J. Schlegel as the next Chief of Police. He will be officially sworn in on Dec. 5, following the retirement of Chief Harrison, who has served the City of Plantation with distinction for 42 years, including 16 years as a Chief.
Chief Schlegel brings more than two decades of service and leadership experience. He served in the United States Marine Corps and nearly every area of law enforcement. At Plantation PD, Chief Schlegel led initiatives that strengthened professionalism, training, and community relationships. His leadership philosophy centers on accountability, transparency, and service to others.
We all know Chief Harrison is irreplaceable; there will be no one like him. But part of his legacy is building a very deep bench in the Police Department. Chief Schlegel is Exhibit A of that. But I'm also excited with his initiative. He'll make the department his own.
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Examining business tax receipts
Last night, the City Council has requested a clarification on our business tax receipt (BTR) requirements. Current code states that all professionals must register annually and have their own BTR. For example, an architectural firm must have a business tax receipt and so does every architect in that firm. Same with a nail salon and its licensed technicians.
Council members indicated that they have heard that other cities may not have such a requirement, and asked for a longer discussion.
We plan to hold this discussion at the City Council meeting on Nov. 19.
November happenings
November might be the most active month of the year in Plantation, so I thought I’d provide brief info on many events, starting with Thursday, Nov. 6:
Silver Linings: Solutions for Affordable Senior Living town hall will bring together experts to discuss various subjects impacting affordability for seniors.
It will start at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 6, at Plantation City Hall.
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A community meeting on the School Board’s Redefining Our Schools initiative is at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at Dillard High School. The merger of Plantation High and Plantation Middle will be discussed along with the plans for Bair Middle, Westpine Middle, North Fork, Walker and Thurgood Marshal Elementary schools. The meeting will also be live-streamed via BeconTV.
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A ribbon-cutting for a new business professional center will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at the Broward Presidential Center, 201 S. State Road 7. The site will be home for such endeavors as legal, insurance and accounting.
The addition is another step in the city's efforts to upgrade the State Road 7 corridor, contacting and incentivizing owners of vacant land to construct substantial improvements that attract high quality businesses, providing jobs and services and adding to the tax base.
The Gateway Advisory Board that discusses various matters affecting businesses along this corridor meets regularly. Go to Plantation.org for the schedule.
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The first concert in our popular Rock the Park series kicks off at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7, at Pine Island Park. The bands performing are Foreigner Experience and Bad Inc., which will play songs by Foreigner and Bad Company.
To support local families facing hardship, Councilmember Denise Horland is leading a partnership with Plantation High School to collect non-perishable food items for Harvest Drive during the concert. Your generous support will help provide daily food assistance as well as a joyful and healthy Thanksgiving for food-insecure families in Broward County Public Schools. Drop-off bins will be available at the event entrance.
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Meanwhile, Councilmember Andreu is leading the efforts to assist Jamaican communities devastated by Hurricane Melissa. You can help by dropping off needed items at the barrels placed at the Jim Ward Community Center and Volunteer Park.
Three of the five barrels are already filled and will soon be prepared to be flown to Jamaica.
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The GFWC Plantation Woman's Club will host its annual Not Your Mama’s Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9, at Volunteer Park. The craft fair will take place both indoors and outdoors, featuring a variety of seasonal artisan products, including handmade clothing and jewelry, garden and kitchen crafts, and other unique items.
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Cypress Golf, featuring indoor golf simulators, will have its grand opening from 1-4 p.m. Saturday at 6920 Cypress Road.
Cypress Golf staff has been signing up members, planning golf clinics with its local PGA Pro Clara and organizing junior and adult winter leagues.
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Steve Higgins and the South Florida Caribbean Chorale will lead a fund-raising concert for victims of Hurricane Melissa. The event is at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, at St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church, 7801 NW Fifth St. Admission is free, but you’re welcome to bring cash or in-kind donations.
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Our Veteran’s Day ceremony is at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Veterans Park, 1776 Lauderdale West Drive. The ceremony will be live-streamed on Facebook.
City offices are closed that day and parks activities will be on their regular holiday schedule.
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The 40th Annual Winter Wonderland exhibit opens at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Plantation Historical Museum, 511 N. Fig Tree Lane. The display features more than 40 different themed Christmas trees, a miniature train village, holiday gift shop, Kwanzaa and Hannukah displays and more.
The exhibit runs through Jan. 3. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Admission is free. Call 954-797-2722 or visit plantation.org/museum.
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Share your City brand perceptions
If you were to pick a car or a house style that represents Plantation, what would it be?
Tell us HERE.
We are still looking for our residents to answer a short (and fun) survey, share stories, and anecdotes, as part of our efforts to evaluate how our brand is received.
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Events
November 7: Rock the Park concert series begins at 7 p.m. with Foreigner Experience & Bad Inc. (Foreigner and Bad Company Tribute) at Pine Island Park.
November 11: Veteran's Day ceremony at 9:30 a.m. at Veterans Park.
November 19: Movies in the Park featuring Superman (2025) at Volunteer Park. Bring your blankets and law chairs, sit together with family and enjoy an outdoor movie event. Gates open at 5:30 PM and movie starts at dark.
November 21: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. essays are due for the contest. Winners of each group will receive a $100 Visa Gift Card. For more information please call (954) 452-2510.
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Meetings
November 10: Sustainability & Resiliency Advisory Board at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall.
November 13: Library Board at 3:30 p.m. at Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library.
November 19: City Council at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
November 20: Midtown Advisory Board at 10 a.m. at Development Services Building.
View all 2025 meetings and events by visiting Plantation.org/Calendar.
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