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🐝 Issue #10: Pickleball, Stolen Bike Recovered, Kaluz, Cops & Firefighters Recognized...

Plantation News & Events

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Aston Bright
April 24, 2025

Welcome to Issue #10 of the Plantation Buzz! Thank you Plantation readers for supporting our free weekly 5 min read email newsletter about our city. Make sure you vote in this week’s poll.

I'm Aston Bright, publisher of the Buzz (Plantation Firefighter 10 yrs & resident for 14 yrs). I started this newsletter to promote the good news & events happening around town. And to enhance the city’s community spirit, promote togetherness and shine a light 🔦 on the AMAZING people who live here and the businesses in our community.

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Fun Fact This is a picture of the official Plantation City Seal. The Latin phrase E Vasitate, Haec Urbs translates into “Out of the Wilderness, This City.”

Congratulations to Lieutenant Joseph Cuccia of our City of Plantation Police Department for receiving the Chief’s Award for his actions as a superb leader in the Support Services Division of the Department!

🚔 Plantation Police Citizens Academy Update This week Plantation PD took their Citizens in their academy to the firing range and ran them through some real world scenarios. Take a peek here. 

🐶 🐈 Special Pet Edition of the Buzz We are working on a special edition focused on Pets in Plantation. If you would like your pet featured, please reply to this email with a pic and any fun details about your beloved friend. All makes & models of pets are welcome.

👟 Pickleball Tip of the Week with Coach Jelani Limiting dead dinks is something to work on over time. More advanced players will attack anything high without spin especially dinks which are at the kitchen line. Curious About Pickleball? The Plantation Buzz is hosting their 1st free Pickleball clinic this Sun with Coach Jelani! To join in the next one for FREE, just reply to this email with “Interested in Pickleball,” and we will get you on the list. Highlight video from the clinic will make a World premiere in next week’s Buzz.

To dink or not to dink?

🥁 SPHS Band 4th of July Parade! The South Plantation High School Marching Band has been selected to represent our state in the prestigious National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C., this July 4th! They’re fundraising so they can go. Help them get there with a donation or stop by their car wash Saturday May 5, 10a-5p at Taco Bell Tower Shops in Davie.

🎭 South Plantation HS Drama Program “Suite Surrender” Show is open! 4/25, 4/26, & 4/27. Learn more about the Drama Program 

🍿 Netflix & Chill 50 best movies on Netflix. We’re looking for movies to add to our list. Reply to this email with your favorite movies or Netflix series.

🥩 Kaluz Plantation is a standout in South Florida’s dining scene, offering a refined yet approachable experience. As the third location in the Kaluz family, it maintains a commitment to culinary excellence and hospitality.

The modern design features a stunning bar where expert mixologists craft inventive cocktails like the Pomegranate Martini and Mojito. The bar's inviting atmosphere is perfect for unwinding during happy hour, Monday through Friday from 3 PM to 6 PM, with small bites and a curated selection of wines and cocktails.

The menu emphasizes freshness with standout dishes like hardwood-grilled Chilean Seabass, Classic Filet Mignon with Béarnaise, and Fire-Grilled Artichokes. Desserts are made from scratch, providing a sweet end to any meal. Kaluz Plantation blends upscale dining with a welcoming atmosphere, ideal for special occasions and casual gatherings.

Whether you're a local or visiting, this restaurant promises a delightful culinary journey. If you have never tried them, you MUST swing by for a fun night out. They’re conveniently located on Univ Dr just North of Broward Blvd. You’ll catch me there occasionally or at the Ft. Lauderdale location on the intracoastal.

🥎 Where in the World is Dr. Bob! He just completed announcing his last South Plantation High softball game of the regular season. SPHS beat Monarch High, 7 to 4. They defeated Northeast 7-0 to close out the season with a record of 10-11. District playoffs begin next Tuesday at Cooper city high school.

Dr. Bob will be appearing at the grand opening of the new Mission Barbecue in Lake Mary Florida on Tuesday, May 6. If you’re up North in Central Florida stop by and say hello to the Mission BBQ folks as they open another amazing BBQ joint.

Thank you Dr. Bob for supporting SPHS’s Important Community Event!

Plantation Firefighters received recognition at the City Council meeting last night for their service awards. Members had from 5 to 15 years of service. And Lt. Aston Bright was recognized for being selected as the 2024 Volunteer Firefighter of the Year for Florida by the Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office.

🧑‍💻👩‍🔧 Plantation Job Board! Looking for a job? The City of Plantation is hiring! Apply today: Available jobs.

🦸‍♂️ Aden Perry Scholarship Fund Update 

ANY STUDENT, graduating or already in college, technical school or other continuing education school is eligible to apply. THIS school year alone: Awarded over 20 monetary scholarships to graduating seniors. Awarded 90+ Scholarships for SAT prep tutoring, study books and paid testing fees

This foundation honors Aden Perry, a true hero, who died trying to save the life of someone who was drowning in a canal off Flamingo Rd.

The Aden Perry Good Samaritan and Scholarship Fund awarded a college Scholarship to Reo Gay. He was one of their amazing scholarship applicants and he is a current college student!

🚨 News Update! A few weeks ago, we featured a story about a teen who’s bike was stolen near Fig Tree Park. He was pushed off his bike and it was taken from him. Well, the bike has been recovered! And those responsible have been brought to justice! 💪

Great job by the family for staying vigilant, & the Plantation Police Dept for a great job tracking down the wretched persons who stole this child’s bike. We are so thrilled it has been recovered. Message from the mother of the teen, “Thank you officer Correa and to the whole Plantation Police Dept. We appreciate your help and hard work!! 🙏”

We promised to stay on this story: Bike stolen by Fig Tree Park HAS BEEN RECOVERED!

👨‍⚖️ City of Plantation Social Media Pages Stay up to date on official city info by following Plantation on all of their social media sites. 

⛳️ Golf Brings Friends Together Bunker Shots: Weak grip or strong grip? 🤷‍♂️ Fix your grip and get out of the sand (bunkers).

🚒 30th Annual Plantation Volunteer Firefighter Association Golf Tournament The tournament is SOLD OUT, so they are not taking anymore golfers. However, the PVFA is still looking for sponsors. If you would like to support our Firefighters as a sponsor please contact Joanne Gaskell 954-797-2150. Sat, May 17th at Plantation Preserve Golf Club.

The Fire Dept is recruiting Volunteer Firefighters for their Fall class click here to apply.

🚙 Car Shows Plantation Walk’s Autism Awareness Car & Truck show benefiting Spectrum 360, Sat 4/26 2p-6p • Cars & Coffee Palm Beach Boca Raton, Sun 4/27, 8a-12p

🎸 Live Music/Entertainment

TONIGHT 4/24

Pearl Jam - Dark Matter Tour. Hard Rock LIVE! 7:30p

FRIDAY 4/25

Ticket to the Moon - The ELO Tribute. The Casino at Dania Beach. 8p

👨‍🎨 Plantation Walk Artisan Market. Vendors & Live Music 5p-9p.

SATURDAY 4/26

Pearl Jam - Dark Matter Tour. Hard Rock LIVE! 7:30p

ZOSO - The Led Zepplin Experience. The Casino at Dania Beach. 8p.

⚽️ Pro Women’s Soccer Fort Lauderdale United FC vs Carolina Ascent FC. Pro soccer 5 mins from Plantation! Games played at Nova Southeastern University. 7:30p

🎷 Wendy Pedersen in Concert. "THE ART of JAZZ SINGING". Performing with Saxophonist TOM MCCORMICK and THE ALL THAT JAZZ TRIO. 7:30p. All That Jazz, 3491 Hiatus Rd, Sunrise, FL 33351

📝 Poetic Justice: An Artistic Experience. Spoken Word event featuring renowned Poets & Youth Writers (6th-8th Grade) from Community Access Center – Winners of an exclusive essay contest will share their heartfelt words and personal stories. Island Space Caribbean Museum, Inside NE Entrance Broward Mall. 6p-10p

SUNDAY 4/27

Tom Jones Tour 2025 - Defy Explantation. Hard Rock LIVE. 8p

In Other News…

The Drew Barrymore Show profiles the Women’s Pro Baseball League. Watch clip.

If you’re using Ozempic (Wegovy) or Mounjaro (Zepbound) (GLP-1). Eli Lilly is cracking down on compounding pharmacies making copies of their drug. Check out the latest update.

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👨‍🚒 Aston Bright (Plantation Firefighter since 2014, resident since 2010)

Publisher, 🐝 The Plantation Buzz

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SAVE THE DATE:  5/2 Rock the Park • 5/2 East Acre Grub & Pub, Mikey is playing LIVE music 7p-10p • 4/25, Relay for Life at Central Park • 4/25 Legends Tavern & Grill Comedy Show • 4/26, 1p Artis Jack Hall Golf Klassic at Jacaranda Golf Club 4/25 • 4/26 Mall-Chella Broward Mall • 5/3 & 5/4 Ft. Lauderdale Air Show • 5/17 Kids to Parks Day Jim Ward Community Center 10a-1p.