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Golf Course workshop, New businesses, PAID and more.
Golf Course renovation
The City Council is holding yet another workshop to discuss renovations at the Plantation Preserve Golf Course. It is scheduled at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7. The course is due for a makeover, and we want to improve the clubhouse while the course is closed.
Keep track of renovation plans on the dedicated Parks and Recreation webpage.
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City Council, PAID meeting
The regular City of Plantation City Council meeting is at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at City Hall.
Plantation Acres residents voted to disband their independent district status in favor of becoming a dependent district under the City, which as of Oct. 1 began managing canals, stormwater issues and more in the district.
The PAID board elected by residents is disbanded and City Councilmembers and the Mayor serve as the governing board now, as they also do for the Community Redevelopment Agency. PAID meetings will be held regularly in conjunction with the City Council meetings at City Hall and the first one is on Oct. 7.
The rest of the agenda is relatively routine. See the agenda or watch meetings live on our Agendas and Meeting Minutes page.
It’s just cleanup on Hiatus
Many residents have questioned why there have been big dusty machines moving dirt at the long-empty site at the southeast corner of Hiatus Road and Broward Boulevard.
The Broward County Public School District is doing remediation work that involves soil removal and its replacement with clean fill.
Since about 2021, the site has been undergoing environmental assessment with oversight from Broward County Environmental Permitting Division and Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). Following completion of the site assessment activities in 2025, Broward County Environmental Permitting Division approved a Voluntary Source Removal Plan.
This remediation effort is happening now. It is focused on addressing historical agricultural-related contamination and advancing the site toward regulatory closure under applicable commercial cleanup standards.
Upon completion of the excavation activities, the project will then transition into the post-remediation groundwater monitoring phase.
Jeff’s Bagel Run
Five days of opening activities highlight the arrival of Jeff’s Bagel Run, 12220 W. Sunrise Blvd.
The soft opening is at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 7-8. Every customer will receive a free bagel and spread. Those who post about the opening on social media can receive a coupon for a free bagel on their next visit.
The start time is 6:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9 for the grand opening. Anyone in line by that time is entered into a raffle for a dozen bagels plus spreads monthly for a year. The official ribbon-cutting is at 9 a.m.
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Pilates Studio ribbon cutting
Pilates of Plantation celebrated a ribbon-cutting Sept. 30. It’s at 823A South University Drive in the Fountains, next to Helena’s Coffee and Kohl’s.
Studio owner Tanya Clark, a Plantation resident, said she has been teaching for 21 years, beginning with pro football players and adding customers as Pilates has grown in popularity.
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Featured in Urban Land Magazine
The City is getting national recognition for the transformation taking place in our community.
Urban Land Magazine, a publication of the Urban Land Institute (ULI), recently featured the City’s efforts to transform the former Plantation General Hospital site and spur new investment in the Gateway District.
The article highlights how collaboration between the City, property owners and developers helped turn a long-vacant property into a catalyst for redevelopment, contributing to $140 million in investment in the area.
It’s another example of how thoughtful planning and strong partnerships can help us breathe new life into underused properties while creating opportunities for our future.
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Rock the Park is getting closer
Concert season is around the corner. Mark your calendars for Friday, November 6 at Pine Island Park as we kick off Rock the Park with PUMP, a pop rock party band.
Food trucks open at 6 p.m. and music begins at 7 p.m.
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Property Appraiser at the library
The BCPA Mobile Exemptions & Education Team will be on hand to help homeowners file for the Homestead Exemption, which can reduce property taxes and save money. They will also guide homeowners through other exemptions they may qualify for, signing up for the free Owner Alert Service to help protect against deed fraud, and answer any questions homeowners may have about property assessments. For more information, visit https://bcpa.net/events.asp or call 954-357-6830.
Explore the New Interactive Edition of Nature Corner
The latest edition of Nature Corner Magazine is now available!
This interactive publication invites residents of all ages to explore local environmental initiatives, inspiring community stories, outdoor programs, practical sustainability tips, healthy recipes, educational videos, and engaging activities for children.
Available in English and Spanish, Nature Corner makes it easy to learn about our natural environment and discover meaningful ways to help protect it. Read, watch, play, and connect with nature—one page at a time.
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Events
October 10: Community Garage Sale from 7 a.m. to noon at Volunteer Park.
October 13: How to Freebee informational session from 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. at the Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library in the Multipurpose Room. For more information call 954-797-2774.
October 16 - 17: Used Book Sale at the Helen B. Hoffman Library. Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., cash only.
October 17: Family Fall Festival from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Volunteer Park.
October 24: Pumpkin Patch in the Pool from 10 a.m. to noon at the Aquatics Complex. Dive into the pool to find your perfect pumpkin and carve your masterpiece. Registration is required, call 954-452-2525.
October 24: Trunk-or-Treat (residents only) from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Pine Island Park.
October 24 - 25: Broward County Plant Affair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Volunteer Park.
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Meetings
October 7: Plantation Preserve Golf Course workshop at 5 p.m. and City Council following at City Hall.
October 8: Affordable Housing Advisory Committee at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall.
October 12: Sustainability & Resiliency Advisory Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
October 14: Gateway Advisory Board Meeting at 10 a.m. at the Palms at Plantation.
October 21: City Council at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
View upcoming meetings and events by visiting Plantation.org/Calendar.
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