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Plantation Marketplace, Freebee expansion, Sandbags and more.
Keeping Plantation High name
A proposed name change to Plantation High will not be implemented.
Last month, Plantation High's SAC proposed rebranding Plantation High, which is absorbing Plantation Middle School.
One facet of the SAC proposed makeover was to change the school name to Central Collegiate Academy. Name changes must be approved by the Broward School Board, but the majority of school board members have indicated in advance they do not want such a significant name change. That includes Adam Cervera, who spoke at the City Council meeting Wednesday, May 27.
School board representatives confirm the word “Plantation” will remain in any school name.
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Plantation World Cup player
Alex Freeman of Plantation has been selected to play for the United States in the upcoming soccer World Cup. Freeman grew up playing at Pine Island Park with his stepfather, Jake Hinkle, then attended American Heritage School.
Hinkle’s mother is Rochelle Hinkle. His father is former NFL wide receiver Antonio Freeman.
Check out his feature on Channel 7.
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Project presentation delayed
A proposal to develop Plantation Marketplace will not be discussed by the Planning and Zoning Board in June. The proposal for apartments was deferred at the May 5 board meeting, as city staff requested a more thorough traffic study.
The applicant has not produced it yet, and city staff needs time to vet such things. So the earliest the Planning and Zoning Board might hear the presentation is July.
Because of public notice procedures, the item is on the June 2 agenda and is expected to be deferred immediately.
FreeBee availability expanding
The boundaries for the free ride service FreeBee will be expanding soon.
The Plantation City Council approved an agreement at its meeting May 13.
FreeBee is an on-demand, electric car transportation service that provides free, door-to-door rides via a phone app.
Ride service will grow to be between State Road 7 and Pine Island Road, with an inclusion west of Pine Island for Covenant Village and Plantation Central Park. It’s also important to note that Lauderdale West and The Pointe at Plantation (formerly Five Star Premier Residences) will now be inside the boundaries.
Members of the Lauderdale West community spoke in support of the expansion.
No city money is being used at this time. Midtown funds pay for the Midtown area; a $200,000 county grant from the transportation surtax proceeds is funding the expansion.
The latest statistics show 21,794 rides in April. The expanded route could be available by mid-July.
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Really, really perfect attendance
A pair of South Plantation High twins have been lauded for not missing a day of school: Ever. Jayden and Jovaun Stevens received a proclamation on May 27 for perfect attendance from kindergarten through high school.
They both are among the top 10 South Plantation seniors, have been accepted into the University of Florida and plan to study veterinary medicine.
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Sandbags are here
The Public Works Department will offer sandbags June 1–30 at the Public Works Compound, located at 750 NW 91st Ave.
Residents may receive up to eight sandbags per household with proof of residency. Pickup is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Closed on Sundays.
Residents are encouraged to prepare early and be ready for storm season. For more information call 954-452-2535 or email AskPublicWorks@plantation.org.
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Proposed Cypress Road improvements
The City of Plantation is applying for the Roads for Economic Vitality (REV) Grant Program through the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) to support proposed improvements along Cypress Road from NW 4th Street to East Acre Drive.
The proposed project would include sidewalk improvements, drainage upgrades and traffic calming measures, including new roundabouts. The goal is to improve walkability, safety and connectivity for residents and visitors traveling through the area, with a focus on enhancing sidewalk access to nearby destinations such as the library, City Hall, shopping plazas, parks and other community spaces.
Residents are invited to attend an informational meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, at City Hall to learn more about the proposed project, ask questions and provide feedback.
View our MPO webpage for more information.
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Events
June 3: Broward County Tax Collector from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library.
June 6: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Public Works Compound (750 NW 91 Ave.). For acceptable items and future dates visit www.plantation.org/hhw.
June 6: Summer Reading Kickoff at 10:30 a.m. at the Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library. Enjoy crafts and activities for the whole family. No registration is required.
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Meetings
June 2: Planning & Zoning Board at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
June 8: Sustainability & Resiliency Advisory Board at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
June 10: City Council at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
View upcoming meetings and events by visiting Plantation.org/Calendar.
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