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🐝 Issue #11 Cinco De Mayo 5K, Firefighter Wins Award, Just Salad is OPEN, Water Safety...

Plantation News & Events

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Aston Bright
May 01, 2025

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Welcome to Issue #11 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 15 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: 🧑🏻‍🚒 Nearly half of Florida's firefighters are volunteers, with Plantation being the state's largest combination fire department. While EMS paramedics are paid city employees working in shifts, all fire engine personnel in Plantation are volunteers. This volunteer system, initiated by Benjamin Franklin in 1736, fosters community support and has saved Plantation taxpayers millions since its inception in 1957 by Fred Peters, Frank Veltri, and others. A new training class starts this fall. If you’re interested in becoming a Plantation Firefighter please contact Fire Administration 954-797-2150 or visit the Plantation Fire Dept website and click join us!

🚔 Plantation PD Wins Recognition The Broward Victim's Rights Coalition named the Plantation Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division as Agency of the Year for their outstanding work in investigating crimes and supporting victims. Congratulations to Plantation PD!

🚔 Plantation 911 Dispatchers National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week thanks our amazing police and fire dispatchers, the lifeline of public safety. They answer 911 calls, guide responses, and support officers and firefighters daily. Though unseen, their impact is felt in every life saved. Thank you for being the calm in chaos and the silent strength behind the scenes. Plantation has an excellent dispatch center!

🐶 🐈 Special Pet Edition of the Buzz Thanks for the responses last week! We're still working on the Pets in Plantation edition. To feature your pet, reply with a pic and fun details. All pets welcome!

👟 Pickleball Tip of the Week with Coach Jelani Are you the Pickleball Saint? 🙄 You know the doubles player who is never at fault if you’re losing. You win and lose together. Play as a team. Don’t be this person. Curious About Pickleball? The Plantation Buzz hosted their 1st free Pickleball clinic last Sun. Thank you to all players who attended!! It was incredible. A highlight video is coming next week. To join in the next clinic for FREE, just reply to this email with “Interested in Pickleball,” and we will get you on the list.

The Pickleball Saint may be at the Conclave in Rome this week to help choose the next Pope.

🚧 Move Over Plantation There is a law in Florida that requires you to move over when you see first responders, utility workers, tow truck operators, or construction workers working on the roadway. So, when you see Public Works mowing the grass, please be mindful of their safety. Slow down and move over a lane while they work and help beautify our wonderful city. Help keep everyone safe! Thank you Public Works. Stay Safe out there!

Watch out for Public Works trailers! They may stop suddenly. Stay safe.

🍿 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.

🥗 Just Salad: Fresh, Flavorful, and Here to Stay Just Salad has opened at 1714 N University Dr., offering a health-focused dining experience with a commitment to sustainability and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Known for its delicious and nutritious meals, the menu features signature salads like the Honey Crispy Chicken Salad and the Earth Bowl, as well as warm bowls, wraps, smoothies, and avocado toast. Just Salad provides a welcoming atmosphere and excellent service, making it a great alternative to traditional fast food. As Plantation grows, Just Salad is a valuable addition to the community, promoting healthier lifestyles without sacrificing flavor or convenience. Stop by and give them a try!

Plantation Fire Lt. Aston Bright received his award in Tallahassee from the State Fire Marshal’s Office. He was joined in Tallahassee by Fire Chief Don Todd and Deputy Chief Rudy Gabor

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

🍋‍🟩 Lime Fresh Mexican Grill Cinco De Mayo 5K Race is Saturday 5/3 at 7:30a. Packet pick up is today at Lime Plantation (The Fountains) or Sat morning at Charnow Park - 300 Connecticut St, Hollywood, FL, 33019. Registration is still open. Celebrate Cinco De Mayo at Lime Plantation on Mon. Patio Party: DJ, Face Painting for the kids, and games! 5/5, 4p-11p

🍪 Where in the World is Dr. Bob! Cookie eating contest at Twin Peaks this week! And he tries out a rotary phone on the set of Suite Surrender play at SPHS auditorium. The kids worked really hard on the show and it was awesome. Bob gave it 2 thumbs up! 👍 👍 You can catch Dr. Bob at the American Celebration fundraising concert this Sunday at SPHS. Free admission. 3p.

👨‍💼 Mayor’s Update 4/30. Stay up to day on City of Plantation news from the Mayor. Make sure you subscribe to his newsletter as well.

The Aden Perry Foundation will be there with Life Rings and other water safety education materials. Plantation aquatic complex Central Park. 10a-2p.

Aden Spencer Perry died attempting to save a man from drowning off Flamingo Rd on April 19, 2022. While driving at night, an 18-year-old man was in an accident in which his car struck a tree, was launched airborne, and traveled into a pond, where it came to rest upright about 40 feet from the bank in water about 25 feet deep.

Aden Perry, a true hero died while trying to save his life. Aden’s Mum, Sarah, has dedicated her life to promoting water safety with Life Rings and other educational material.

Aden’s Mum: Sarah

👨‍⚖️ 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 Golf Tip of the Week: New students often find it hard to translate golf practice into scoring because they focus too much on mechanics. To improve scores, practice should be divided into three parts: mechanics, feel, and scoring, for both ball striking and the short game.

🚒 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.

🎸 The Fuzz Plantation Police Dept’s Band played for the Citizen’s Police Academy students. You can catch them playing at National Night Out Aug 5th in Pine Island Soccer Park. SAVE THE DATE!

PPD’s Mission: To better provide public safety services to residents of the City of Plantation, the Plantation Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency dedicated to providing the highest level of service possible to our community.

🎸 Live Music/Entertainment

TONIGHT 5/1

Pitbull Official Formula One Miami Grand Prix Concert. Hard Rock LIVE. 8p

FRIDAY 5/2

Rock the Park! Greggie and the Jets, an Elton John Tribute band. Last concert of the season, until the Fall. Pine Island Soccer Park. 7p

Kygo World Tour Part II Hard Rock LIVE. 8p

🧵 Join Councilmember Denise Horland for an additional day of Community Sewing at the Plantation Fire Administration Building, 550 NW 65 Ave., from 10:30a to 6:30p. Help finish the “Branching Out” public art tapestry.

🍸 East Acre Grub & Pub, Mikey is playing LIVE music 7p-10p

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

SATURDAY 5/3

🍋‍🟩 Lime Fresh Mexican Grill Cinco De Mayo 5K Race is Saturday! Charnow Park - 300 Connecticut St, Hollywood, FL, 33019. Registration is still open. 7:30a

🪴 55th Annual Broward County Plant Affair is from 9a to 5p Sat May 3. And from 9a to 4p on Sun, May 4. Volunteer Park - 12050 Sunrise Blvd.

Sofi Tukker at The Guitar Hotel Pool The event will feature a Stunt by Red Bull Air Force. Rock Hotel. Powered by SI Circuit Series. Must be 21+. 8 pm

⚽️ Pro Women’s Soccer Fort Lauderdale United vs Brooklyn FC. Theme: Youth Night/FYSA Girls In Soccer Night. Watch pro soccer 5 mins from Plantation! Games played at Nova Southeastern University. 7:30p

SUNDAY 5/4

Miami Grand Prix 4p - Joe Robbie Stadium (It will always be Joe Robbie to me)

🪴55th Annual Broward County Plant Affair is from 9a to 4p on Sun, May 4. Volunteer Park - 12050 Sunrise Blvd.

🎻 Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds An American Celebration Patriotic Concert for Honor Flight. South Plantation High. Door 2:30p. Show 3p.

Monday 5/5

🍋‍🟩 Lime Fresh Mexican Grill. Cinco De Mayo Patio Party. 🍺 Corona Girls 👯‍♀️ DJ, Face Painting, Games. The Fountains 4p-11p

Cinco De Mayo Street Party Plantation Walk Plaza. 3p

🪡 Join Councilmember Denise Horland's Community Sewing from 10:30a to 6:30p at the Fire Administration Building (Fire Station 2), 550 NW 65th Ave.

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

Publisher, 🐝 The Plantation Buzz

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