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Our
FA L L 2021
Margate
THE OFFICIAL C I T Y O F M A R G AT E M A G A Z I N E
in this issue FROM
3 THE MAYOR
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Update from the Mayor
and Commission
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I am so very excited to announce that September 18 and November 20. Then
after a year-long Covid-19 hiatus, the return once again to this location on
City News City of Margate's family-friendly events Saturday, October 23, to celebrate at
are returning this Fall. Please mark the Fall Festival and participate in the
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your calendars and join the entire City many fun-filled activities including line
Commission to celebrate this special dancing, hayrides, pony rides, a visit to
Parks and Recreation time of the year with outdoor concerts, the petting zoo and of course, the scary
movies and other special events created haunted house, just to name a few.
just for our Margate residents. Don’t forget to enter the fun contests
14 For Seniors Grab your folding chairs, get
comfortable and ready to listen to
the great Sounds at Sundown, our
open to all ages, from costume contest
to pumpkin carving and scarecrow
building.
Fest, scheduled for Friday, December
17, at the corner of Margate Blvd. and
State Road 7. Your family will enjoy
authentic “Florida style” snow, rides for
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returning Saturday evening concert Saturday, December 4 marks the new the kids, arts and crafts activities, local
series featuring live music, local vendors date for the return of a favorite Margate group performances and food vendors.
Your Tax Dollars at Work and food trucks. Join us at 5:00 pm, event that was postponed as the result Santa with his famous jovial Ho Ho Ho
with music from 6:00-9:00 pm on of Covid-19. It’s once again time to will be in town and available for photos,
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September 4, October 2 and November declutter your home and give your whether you’ve been naughty or nice.
6 at the corner of Margate Blvd and unused items a new lease on life at the
Public Safety State Road 7. In classic Margate style, be Winter Cleanup & Garage Sale at Oriole I hope that the spirit of the holidays
prepared to sing, dance, enjoy the food Park. If you wish to sell your items, brings an abundance of joy, good
and have a great, relaxing time in the please register for a vendor’s space by
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health, happiness and goodwill to each
company of family and friends. October 4. Admission and parking is and every one of you, your families and
free to shop for treasures from more your loved ones. From my family to
Stay Connected ON THE COVER: Gather the entire family and bring your than 150 vendors and neighbors. yours, Best Wishes and Happy Holidays!
A young Margate resident blankets to enjoy Movies in the Park
under the new covered addition to the Our last big event of the season, and Mayor Arlene R. Schwartz
is enjoying the new Margate Sports Complex on Saturday, one of the most popular, is the Winter aschwartz@margatefl.com
YOUR MARGATE GOVERNMENT playground at Southgate
Park.
FROM THE VICE MAYOR
CIT Y COMMISSION Publication Team
Maria Rosa Higgins Fallon I am honored to have been to ensure all the work at your home is
Arlene R. Schwartz | Mayor
Yarelis Martinez appointed to the Florida League done according to code and installed
Antonio V. Arserio | Vice Mayor Erick Cuesta of Cities’ Land Use and Economic correctly. The City has published a
Anthony N. Caggiano | Commissioner Development Committee. In this Guide for Hiring Home Contractors
Tommy Ruzzano | Commissioner role, I will serve along with other and Getting City Permits, available
Let us know how we’re Florida municipal officials to address online at www.margatefl.com.
Joanne Simone | Commissioner doing! Please send us community redevelopment, economic I encourage you to read these
your feedback about development, growth management, essential tips that will help you avoid
Cale Curtis | City Manager
this magazine at and land use planning issues that will costly mistakes. I wish you and your
PIO@margatefl.com. benefit our Margate community. families a happy holiday season.
Larry Vignola | Assistant City Manager As a real estate agent, I know how
To read this magazine Vice Mayor Antonio V. Arserio
Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman en español, visit important it is to protect yourself
aarserio@margatefl.com
| Interim City Attorney www.margatefl.com/ourmargate and your investments when doing
construction work at your home.
Joseph J. Kavanagh | City Clerk The City’s building inspectors are here
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Dear Neighbors: Don’t Wait – Vaccinate!
city news
The COVID-19 vaccines have proven to be highly effective at preventing severe illness
against the Delta variant, but anyone unvaccinated is at risk for infection by the new virus
mutation.
All Floridians are now eligible to receive any COVID-19 vaccine as prescribed by the Food
and Drug Administration, which is age 18+ for Moderna and Johnson & Johnson, and
age 12+ for Pfizer (as of this publishing). No appointment is required at any vaccination
site run by the Florida Department of Health in Broward. Residents are encouraged to
follow guidelines for protected measures issued by the Centers for Disease Control and
Protection (CDC).
For a list of state and county-run vaccine locations, visit www.broward.org/Coronavirus
The City of Margate welcomes I am excited to share that the City The City of Margate is enhancing its
residents who want to volunteer of Margate has a brand new facility public outreach to our multicultural
their time to impact our where our sports enthusiasts can community. With a population of Stay Safe, Margate!
community positively. If you play without getting overheated approximately 59,000 residents,
or drenched by rain. The metal-
• Get Vaccinated
love gardening and have a few 29 percent of our residents are of
hours to spare during the week, covered Sports Complex with Hispanic origin. If you prefer to • Wear a Mask
I invite you to join the Volunteer artificial turf is a much-awaited read this magazine in Spanish, visit • Keep Distance from Others
Gardening Club to help beautify addition to the existing park www.margatefl.com/ourmargate. In • Wash Your Hands Often
the community garden located at amenities on Banks Road. We can’t addition, residents can read every
wait to showcase this new building
6111 N.W. 10th Street. Please get in
touch with our Parks Department at as the site for all types of exciting
digital issue of Our Margate e-News
in English or Spanish. Simply click
Help Stop the
special events where we can gather
954-972-6458 for more information.
as a community. I promise you;
on the “Lea en español” links to read Spread of COVID
The Northwest Focal Point Senior a version in Spanish. To sign up to
you’ll love it.
Center is also looking for volunteers receive e-News via email, visit the
interested in making a difference City’s website and register on the
in people’s lives. Please consider
The upcoming renovation of Serino
“Sign Up for Notifications ” link.
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pavilion, plus other enhancements. a very happy New Year! have a positive perception of the City of Margate, 3%
Giving in simple ways can fulfill I look forward to seeing you there DISSATISFIED
that our City is an “excellent” or “good” place to live,
your life — may your holidays be once finished. and that we’re doing an excellent job in keeping 16% 43%
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city news Preventing Blight in has a new customer-friendly find out in which flood zone
Lea En Español Employee Spotlight Rental Properties program that helps commercial your property is located, visit
and multi-residential property the City’s website at www.
Pedro Stiassni is a well-respected Approximately 3,000 rental owners deal with the ongoing margatefl.com (click on “How
engineer working at DEES; he is also properties exist in the City of maintenance of BPAs, thus Do I?”, then “Learn About
quite a rugby expert. Margate, with most landlords protecting the public water Flood Information & Maps”).
currently living outside the supply. To find out if the area has had
“I started playing rugby when I was 17 City. That is why the City of drainage problems or if flood
years old while living in Australia,” says Margate has partnered with A BPA Testing and Maintenance insurance claims have been
Pedro. “When I moved back to Venezuela, Prochamps to institute a new Program is available if the filed repeatedly in the vicinity,
I continued playing the sport for a local program to protect property device requires repair or please call the City of Margate
French high school. During my time with values and preserve the quality replacement. Water safety at 954-884-3633. City staff
According to the latest Census estimates, the local team, I was selected to play for of neighborhoods with rental industry leader HydroCorp can also offer advice on how
29% of the City of Margate’s population the Venezuelan National Rugby Team.” properties. administers the program. to help protect your property
is of Hispanic origin. To increase the Testing fees will be paid for by from flood damage and visit
public outreach to this target audience, The Residential Rental the City of Margate and then your site to give one-on-one
the City is offering a Spanish online Unit Registration Program billed to the property owner floodproofing advice. Please
version of this magazine and the digital requires all property owners, annually as part of the water call 954-972-0828 to request
issues of Our Margate e-News. To read mortgagees, or trustees of long- bill. this free service.
this magazine en español, please visit term residential units to register
www.margatefl.com/ourmargate. and undergo annual property If the BPA requires repair or No Dumping Into the
inspections to ensure proper replacement, property owners Stormwater System
maintenance and address any will receive a Notice that will
CITY OF MARGATE health or safety violations. This contain a list of qualified Only rainwater is allowed to
CONTACT INFORMATION Pedro & Fort Miami Team ordinance increases landlord service providers that can drain into waterways and
accountability to prevent blight complete the necessary work. storm drains located in streets,
Emergency: 911 in the City. Late fees for late Hiring contractors outside the curbs, roadways, swales, and
After a couple of years with the national
Police/Fire Non-Emergency: team, Pedro moved to Murray, KY, to registration begin Oct. 1, and recommended list is also an other conveyances. Dumping,
954-764-HELP ( 954-764-4357 ) attend college. He helped the university enforcement for non-compliant option. The property owner is spilling, or discharging any
City Hall: 954-972-6454 put together a new rugby team and was registrations starts on Jan. 1, responsible for fees related to non-stormwater material onto
a player/coach until he graduated. Fast 2022. For more information, the repair or replacement of the open ground
Building: 954-970-3004
forward to today, Pedro is one of the visit www.margatefl.com/ BPAs and will pay the contractor or directly into
DEES ( Department of Environmental directly for such services. If the stormwater
coaches for a local women’s team called rentalregistration.
and Engineering Services ): 954-972-0828 interested in participating in management
Fort Miami Women’s Rugby Club. They
Development Services: 954-979-6213 Protecting the Water this program, contact Amy at system is illegal.
are South Florida’s premier women’s
Neighborhood Policing (Code): 954-972-1232 rugby club. Supply HydroCorp at 1-844-493-7660 If you witness
N.W. Focal Point Senior Center: 954-973-0300 or 248-672-2153 (cell). dumping into
Pedro believes rugby is more than Does your home or business storm drains
Parks and Recreation: 954-972-6458
just a sport. “Rugby empowers you have a Backflow Prevention Know Your Flood Zone or waterways,
Public Works: 954-972-8126
to be healthy and fit and develop a Assembly (BPA) installed to please report the unlawful
Waste Management: 954-974-7500 Margate residents need to activity to Public Works at
sportsmanlike, competitive spirit in a protect the drinking water from
Water Billing Customer Service: 954-884-3666 fun, social, and physically challenging contamination and pollution? know their flood risks to protect 954-972-8126.
After Hours Water Reconnection: 954-972-0828 environment.” If you do, the City of Margate their lives and property. To
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parks & recreation REVITALIZING
OUR MARGATE
PARKS AND RECREATION
EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
OCTOBER
Fall Festival
Declutter your home and make some extra
money in the process by selling your unused
items at this event. Register as a vendor in
advance, or just come shop for treasures from
For the most up-to-date information, Saturday, Oct. 23
The Margate Community please contact the Parks and Recreation 6-11 p.m. your neighbors. Each year, more than 150
Redevelopment Agency (MCRA) has Department at 954-972 6458 or Margate Sports Complex vendors and hundreds of shoppers participate in
proudly served our community since parksrec@margatefl.com. 1695 Banks Road this event. The registration cost to be a vendor is
1996. As you drive or walk through our $10 for residents; $30 for non-residents. Vendor
neighborhoods, you can appreciate the SEPTEMBER Celebrate the arrival of registration opens to Margate residents on Oct.
MCRA’s most significant projects, which Fall with this fun event 4; for non-residents on Nov. 1.
include streetscape improvements such for all ages. There will be live music and family-
as the buffer walls on Atlantic Boulevard friendly activities such as line dancing, hayrides, Winter Festival
and the median landscaping on State pony rides, a petting zoo, and a haunted house. Friday, Dec. 17
Road 7, Atlantic Boulevard, and Margate Interactive activities include costume contests 6-10 p.m.
Boulevard; the installation of bus Saturdays: Sept. 4 featuring Cachet band for all ages, carved pumpkin contest (bring Margate Blvd. & State Road 7
shelters, Winfield Boulevard entrance Oct. 2 featuring Shadow Creek band your own, already-carved pumpkin), scarecrow
sign, improvements to David Park, and Nov. 6 featuring TBA building contest, interactive programs for This free, family-friendly event will include real
most recently the construction of a 5-10 p.m. young children, craft vendors, and food vendors. “Florida Style” snow, rides for the children, arts
brand new Sports Complex covered field. Margate Blvd. & State Road 7 Contest winners will receive prizes. and crafts activities, local group performances,
These projects and many others have a craft fair, food vendors, and pictures with Santa
positively transformed the appearance Be prepared to sing, dance, and have a NOVEMBER (bring your camera). Food and craft vendors are
of our City and its primary roadways. blast at this Saturday concert series welcome (advanced registration is required.)
featuring live music and food trucks Veteran’s Day Ceremony Presented by the MCRA.
Did you know? The MCRA offers grants serving up delicious snacks, meals, and Thursday, Nov. 11
to commercial properties located within desserts. Bring your blankets and chairs. 10:30 a.m.
the district to improve their facades and Admission and parking are free. Veterans Memorial Park
landscaping and attract more customers. Presented by the MCRA. 7044 NW 1st Street
This funding assistance stimulates
private investment to strengthen the Join us as we honor our military veterans for
local economy and increase property their dedicated and loyal service to our country.
values in the redevelopment area, thus We’ll salute all of the men and women who have
enhancing the quality of life of our fought for our country’s freedom. The Veterans
Margate residents. To stay in the know Day essay contest winners will read their essays
of MCRA meetings and projects, follow Saturday: Sept. 25 showing Raya and will be recognized during the ceremony. The
us on social media @MargateCRA or visit and the Last Dragon at 7:30 p.m. ceremony is free and open to the public. Light
www.margatefl.com/cra. Nov. 20 showing Onward at 6:00 p.m. refreshments will be provided.
Margate Sports Complex
1695 Banks Road DECEMBER
Gather the family and bring your Winter Cleanup & Garage Sale
blankets and chairs to enjoy a free movie Saturday, Dec. 4
under the covered roof of the Margate 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Sports Complex. Oriole Park
7055 NW 1st Street
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parks & recreation C Aquatic Facility. Children must Fees: $120/season (resident)
be older than six months and $165/season (non-resident)
younger than 5 years of age. $20 cash only League Fee
One coupon per child can be
used until Sept. 30, 2021. Additional Uniform Fees:
To apply online, visit • Competition suit: ($55
Watersmartbroward.org. female, $40 male)
PARKS & Calypso Cove Margate Motion
• Swim Cap: $10
• Team Shirt: $10 (also
RECREATION Fall Schedule:
Aug. 21 – Sept. 26
Swim Team
Fall Tryouts: Aug. 28 – Sept.11
available for parents)
• Team hat: $10 (optional)
O N G O I N G PRO GR A MS Open on weekends only
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Contact: Coach Kaitlin
to schedule a tryout at Seasons:
Archery margatemotion@margatefl.com. Fall: September – December
Andrews Field Cost to enter (must bring proof 8 & Under Swimmers: Must Spring: February – Mid-April
(Margate Middle School) of City residency) is $4 for ages swim one lap of all 4 strokes Summer: May – July
500 NW 65 Ave. 4 and older for residents; $7 for 9 & Up Swimmers: Must swim
non-residents; $1 for children two laps of all 4 strokes Land & Water
Learn archery, a sport where nearly 3 years and under for residents Fitness
everyone can be successful regardless of and non-residents. Practices: A training methodology
age, size, and physical ability. This all- Monday - Thursday to improve overall fitness,
inclusive sport is becoming one of the For more information, call First day of practice: increasing both strength
fastest-growing recreational activities 954-974-4566 or email ccove@ Monday, Sept. 13. and cardiovascular levels for
among kids, teens, adults, and seniors. margatefl.com. (Closed to the *Pre-Team: 5:15 p.m. – 6 p.m. people of all fitness abilities.
Fridays: 6 - 9 p.m. public from Sept. 27 until the 1st Group: 5:15 p.m. – 6 p.m. Sundays: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Sunday: 3 - 5 p.m. end of the year). (typical age group 5 - 8) (through September 26)
Contact: Karen Ludwig 954-866-4935 or 2nd Group: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. (beginning
Goarchery.net@gmail.com
Plus: Get Six Free (typical age group 8 -12) October 3)
Swimming Lessons 3rd Group: 5:15 p.m. – 7 p.m. Cost: $5 per class
• Dance, Cheer & Gymnastic (typical age group 11 – 18)
Tennis • Classes by Joy Deco
Session I: Aug. 14, 15, 21, 22,
Firefighters Park 28, 29 Water Aerobics
• Hapkido (Martial Arts) *Pre-Team: For 4-6 year-olds A safe, fun, and energetic
2500 Rock Island Road Session 2: Sept. 4, 5, 11, 12,
• Youth Sports who have the skill set to join workout for all skill levels!
18, 19
• Yoga the team but do not have the Now – Sept. 25
Get healthy and active by learning • Zumba
tennis taught by certified tennis Register your child to take endurance to swim multiple laps Saturdays: 8:30 a.m. – 9:15
instructors. Classes are available for all swimming lessons. A during practice. They must be a.m.
Please visit the City’s 100% independent in the water
age groups and all skill levels. No coupon valued at $40,
website www.margatefl.com and proficient in freestyle and Sept. 28 – Nov. 11
experience is needed. provided by the Children’s
for a list of times, schedules backstroke. Practice consists of Tuesdays and Thursdays:
Monday - Friday: Services Council of
and locations. 30 minutes of hands-on in the 9:15 a.m. – 10 a.m.
4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Broward County and SWIM
Contact: Coach Peter and Coach Csilla Central, can be used toward water coaching and 15 minutes Cost: $5 per class.
954-496-6061, 954-825-1118 the cost of swimming of fun/games.
peter@gsm-tennis.com instruction at Calypso Cove
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CORAL SPRINGS
parks & recreation 1ANDREWS FIELD at Margate Middle School 11 ORIOLE PARK
BANKS RD
500 NW 65 Avenue 7055 NW 1 Street
Lighted baseball/softball field, cricket field, Lighted baseball/softball field and lighted
and soccer/football field. football/soccer field.
NORT H STAT E ROAD 7
2 CENTENNIAL PARK 12 ROCK ISLAND FITNESS PARK
PA R K S & FA C I L I T I E S 7800 Royal Palm Boulevard 7100 NW 6 Court
CREEK
3 Playground, full basketball court, handicap Outdoor exercise equipment, ADA accessible
accessible picnic area, and open play area. equipment, and lighted pavilion cover.
3 CORAL GATE PARK 13 ROYAL PALM PARK/CALYPSO COVE
HO L
5650 NW 29 Street AQUATIC FACILITY
ID VD 6
AY S P R I N G S B L 19 Lighted tennis courts, pavilions, half basketball 6200 Royal Palm Boulevard
COCONUT
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R court, playground, walking trail, and restrooms. Park: Half basketball courts, playground,
7 W CO PA N
S 4 DAVID PARK AND GEORGE MUDD pavilion, and fishing dock.
2 ROYAL PALM B LV
D PLAYGROUND Calypso Cove: Plunge pool, zero-entry pool
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NW 65 AV E
6199 NW 10 Street water playground, lap pool, concessions,
ROCK ISLAND RD
10 Community center, senior center, library, complimentary shade umbrellas/lounge
NW 18 ST playground and lighted bocce courts. chairs, community room for party rentals, group
5 ED GREENWALD PARK and individual swim lessons.
MARGAT E BLVD
5235 SW 5 Street 14 SERINO PARK
COCONU T CREE K PKY Passive park and green space. 5600 SW 8 Court
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6 F I R E F I G H T E R S PA R K Playground, walking trail, pavilion, open play area.
2500 Rock Island Road 15 SOUTHEAST PARK
NW 65 AVE
4 Dog park (1.5 acre), lighted tennis courts, 655 SW 50 Avenue
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lighted full basketball courts, lighted pickleball Synthetic turf sport fields, natural turf sport
12 1 courts, Safety Town, concession/restrooms, fields, pavilion, concession/restrooms, and
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pavilions, playground, exercise trail, soccer rink, playground.
ATLANTI C BLVD
sand volleyball, and game room. 16 SOUTHGATE PARK
7 K AYE S T E V E N S PA R K 425 SW 64 Avenue
5825 Royal Palm Boulevard Full basketball court, exercise trail, playground,
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Picnic area, swinging benches, fishing area, and open play area.
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SOU TH STAT E ROA D 7
and walking trail. 17 VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK
SOUTHGATE BLVD
8 LEGACY PARK 7044 NW 1 Street
SW 71 AVE
1400 West River Drive Boat launch, pavilion, and fishing dock.
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Boat launch, swinging benches, historical 18 VINSON PARK
information, and gazebo. 955 NW 66 Avenue
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15 9 LEMON TREE LAKE PARK Lighted baseball/softball fields, lighted batting
426 Lakeside Drive cages, concession/restrooms, and playground.
14 Pavilion, swinging benches, and boat launch. 19 WINFIELD PARK
7 10 MARGATE SPORTS COMPLEX 6400 Winfield Boulevard
1695 Banks Road Boat launch, playground, swinging benches,
Lighted baseball/softball fields, playground, half basketball court, and fishing area.
NORTH LAUDERDALE splash pad, pavilions, batting cages, and walking 20 HERMAN AND DOROTHY SHOOSTER
trail with fitness stations. NATURE PRESERVE
(Managed by Broward County Parks)
740 SW 64 Terrace
older adults 60+
Did you know? 2021 Classes and Activities
SERVICES
The Northwest Focal Point SEPTEMBER Folk Festival for Seniors SHINE
Senior & Adult Day Care Friday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Below is a list of regular (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elder) counselor to assist with
Center is the hub of many Grandparent Day/Día Join us in this celebration of all classes and activities for Medicare and health insurance questions.
activities geared toward de los Abuelos countries with live music and older adults you can enjoy
our senior population. After Monday, Sept. 13, fun. by registering with the N.W. EHEAP
the pandemic restrictions, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Focal Point Senior Center. (Emergency Home Energy Assistance) is a program that provides
it reopened in early 2021, NOVEMBER Contact the Senior Center assistance for home-energy emergencies to qualified, low-
providing transportation National Fall for a monthly schedule or income households with at least one person 60 years of age or
services to more than 100 Prevention Month Veterans Wii Bowling visit the City’s website. older.
seniors to vaccination sites. Throughout the month, Tournament Activities are subject to
It is now fully open, offering health talks will raise Friday, Nov. 19, change. Broward County Property Appraiser
services such as transporting awareness on improving 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. At the Center the first Monday of the month, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
members to grocery stores balance and strength to CLASSES Margate residents can apply for Homestead Exemption and other
in the area and offering reduce the risk of falls. DECEMBER tax-saving property exemptions. You can make an appointment
low-impact exercise classes
Zumba Gold
for the Exemption Express service at web.bcpa.net or by calling
and other fun activities to OCTOBER Stay tuned to our upcoming Stretch & Balance 954-357-5579. The deadline to qualify for 2021 Tax Exemption is
keep seniors active and Holiday Concerts and Special Line Dancing Sept. 20, 2021.
social during their golden Medicare Open Bingo. Date/times to be Tai Chi
years. In June, the Center Enrollment announced. Counseling
held the Annual Domino starts Oct. 15 – Dec. 7, 2021, ACTIVITIES Available for individuals or support groups. Caregiver Support
Tournament, and in July, it for Medicare coverage in 2022. Group is also available.
Dominos
hosted the Annual Wii Bowling Several seminars will be
Cards
Tournament (88-year old available to learn more and Adult Daycare
Esmie scored the highest with be able to make informed Wii Bowling Provides care and companionship for older adults who need
2,576 points.) All services and decisions. A SHINE (Serving Billiards assistance or supervision during the day. The program offers
activities are provided free of Health Insurance Needs of Mah-Jong relief to family members and caregivers, allowing them to go
charge. Elders) counselor is available Rummy Q to work, handle personal business, or relax while knowing their
for one-on-one counseling Bingo relative is well cared for and safe..
“BE THE to assist members with their
LIVE MUSIC
CHANGE YOU Medicare, Medicaid, and other
health insurance questions.
Every Thursday, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
WANT TO SEE SHINE services are free,
Featuring: Jazz with the Paul
IN THE WORLD”
Mahatma Gandhi
unbiased, and confidential.
Cohen Big Band and Swing
with the Hall of Fame Band.
JOIN NOW!
Northwest Focal Point Senior Center
Your donation to the Senior Additional live bands and 6009 NW 10th Street, Margate, FL 33063
Center will make a difference. entertainment are provided 954-973-0300
during special celebrations. www.margatefl.com/Government/SeniorCenter
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Y O U R TA X Headline
DOLLARS text
AT WORK PROJECTS IN
THE CIT Y OF MARGATE
BEFORE COMING SOON
Margate Sports Complex
1695 Banks Road
Take a look at the new open-air covered field of the Margate Sports Complex. The MCRA-owned
property, almost an acre in size, has an artificial turf surface, bleachers, and a concession building set to
become the hub of future sports and community events in the City of Margate and its surroundings.
At an approximate cost of $3.6 million, the project is part of the MCRA’s initiatives to revitalize the area
along State Road 7/US 441 as a focal point for commercial and recreational activities.
Fire Station 58 Construction Update
600 Rock Island Road
The existing fire station located at 600 Rock Island Road was reduced to its foundation in August to give
room for constructing a new one-story building. The new Fire Station is expected to be completed in
IT’S MARGATE DELISH
2022. When you think of Margate’s family-run restaurants, you
know it’s yummy, delicioso, bon gou, or simply delish!
The City of Margate is helping promote the mom & pop
and family-run restaurants in the City, especially those
located in the MCRA district.
Vinson Park Renovation
955 NW 66th Ave
Beginning this October, look out for Margate Delish, a
In June, City leaders broke ground on the $1.9
promotional campaign that will help put Margate on the
million project to upgrade the baseball fields at
map as a foodie destination in Broward County. The City
Vinson Park with artificial turf and renovate the
will showcase the many delectable flavors you’ll find in
batting cages. When completed, this park will
the more than 100 restaurants that call Margate home
also have a new playground and splash pad.
through videos and social media.
To learn more about this campaign and how you can
participate, please get in touch with Erick Cuesta, MCRA
Multimedia Specialist, at ecuesta@margatefl.com or
954-935-3331.
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public safety Sign Up Today for Margate
Cares Alerts
The City of Margate wants to make sure
Fire Prevention Holiday
Safety Tips
Winter holidays are a time for families
TIS THE SEASON FOR SAFETY & GOOD CHEER
The holiday season is always a time of joy and good cheer — and unfortunately, it’s also when criminals
you know about emergencies and other and friends to get together and a time look for opportunities to take advantage of vulnerable people. Please enjoy a safe holiday season by
incidents as they happen. A citizen for more significant risks for fire. Please following these essential safety tips:
notification system, Margate Cares Alert, follow these simple tips to ensure a
will inform you via text or phone calls of happy and fire-safe holiday season.
Shopping Safety Tips Home Safety Tips
road closures, emergency/severe weather
information, and other important news. Holiday Decorating • Avoid driving alone or at night. • Be extra cautious about locking doors and
Sign up online today by visiting www. • Be careful with holiday decorations. • Keep all car doors locked, and windows windows when you leave the house, even for a
margatefl.com/MargateCaresAlerts. Choose decorations that are flame closed while in or out of your car. Set few minutes.
For assistance with the registration resistant or flame retardant. your alarm or use an anti-theft device. • When leaving home for an extended time,
process, please email margatecaresalert@ • Keep lit candles away from decorations • If you must shop at night, park in a have a neighbor or family member watch your
margatefl.com or contact the Police and other things that can burn. well-lighted area. house and pick up your newspapers and mail.
Department at 954-972-7111. • Avoid parking next to vans, trucks with Contact MPD at 954-972-7111 for a special
• Some lights are only for indoor or
camper shells, or cars with tinted windows. watch.
outdoor use, but not both.
• Park as close as you can to your destination • Indoor and outdoor lights should be on an
Out of Town? Request a Special • Replace any string of lights with worn and take notice of where you parked. automatic timer.
Watch by MPD or broken cords or loose bulb • Never leave your car unoccupied with the • Leave a radio or television on so the house
The Margate Police Department (MPD) connections. Read manufacturer’s motor running or with children inside. looks and sounds occupied.
will keep an extra watch on your home or instructions for the number of light • Do not leave packages or valuables on • Large displays of holiday gifts should not be
business while you’re away on vacation. strands to connect. the seat of your car. It creates a temptation for visible through the windows and doors of your
You can request this free Special Watch • Use clips, not nails, to hang lights, so thieves. If you must leave something in the car, home.
service by calling MPD at 954-972-7111. the cords do not get damaged. lock it in the trunk or put it out of sight. • When setting up a holiday tree or other
A police officer will routinely check the • Be sure to locate your keys before going to display, make sure doors, and passageways are
• Keep decorations away from windows
your car. clear inside your home.
location while you’re out of town to and doors.
• Keep a secure hold on your purse, handbag, • Make sure your holiday tree is mounted on
ensure the premises are secure and keep and parcels. Please do not put them down or a sturdy base so children, elderly persons, or
an eye on any suspicious activities. on top of the car to open the door. family pets cannot pull it over on themselves.
• When approaching or leaving your vehicle, be • Make sure the wiring on the lights of your
The City of Margate wishes aware of your surroundings. holiday tree is not damaged or frayed to
you Happy Holidays! • Do not approach your car alone if there are prevent fires.
FIRE DEPARTMENT suspicious people in the area. • Place your holiday tree in water or wet sand to
SERVICES UPDATE • Ask mall or store security for an escort before
leaving your shopping location.
keep it green.
Beginning Oct. 1, 2021, the Margate Beware of Strangers at Your Door
Fire Department will no longer service • Be aware that criminals may pose as couriers delivering gifts.
the residents of Coconut Creek. The • Criminals take advantage of the generosity of people during the holiday
men and women serving our Margate season by soliciting donations door-to-door for fake charitable causes.
residents from Fire Station #18, #58, • Ask for their identification, and find out how the donated funds will be
and #98 will continue to provide the used. If you are not satisfied, do not donate.
highest EMS and fire protection level
• Donate to a recognized charitable organization.
as before.
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