🐝 Issue # 13 - May 15, 2025

Plantation News & Events

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Aston Bright
May 15, 2025

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Welcome to Issue #13 of the Plantation Buzz! Thank you for the overwhelming support of our free weekly 5 min read email newsletter. Make sure you vote in this week’s poll. And please support our advertiser: 1440. It helps us a lot if you click their ad and at least check them out. We thank you so much.

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. I also want 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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The Plantation Fire Dept provided a Fire House Subs lunch to Westside Regional Hospital in celebration of National Nurses Week. Thank you to all the Nurses. We ❤️ U!

🏊 Water Safety Month Watch the Water, Watch the Kids. Summer is upon us, so we are in pool season. Don’t forget that the #1 cause of death of children under 10 in Florida is drowning. Children from 1-4 are at significant risk. Please be aware of this danger. Teach your kids how to swim. Reply to this email and ask for help if you would like assistance finding a learn to swim program for your children. We will help you find something. Watch this safety video from the Plantation Fire Dept.

🐶 🐈 Special Pet Edition of the Buzz Thanks for the responses over the last 2 weeks! We're still working on the Pets in Plantation special edition. It is going to be amazing! To have your pet featured, reply with a pic and fun details. We’ve been receiving dogs/cats so far. Anyone have a bearded dragon or a snake? All pets are welcome!

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

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🍽️ Ford’s Garage at Plantation Walk offers a unique dining experience with a 1920s service station vibe, featuring vintage cars and a hand-hammered copper bar. A standout feature is the ice track along the bar, keeping beers perfectly chilled, ideal for craft beer lovers. I really love that ice track!

The bar offers a wide selection of local and national brews, making it a popular spot for beer enthusiasts. The menu boasts Black Angus burgers with inventive toppings, comfort foods like BBQ pork ribs and mac ‘n cheese, and healthier options like vibrant salads and grilled dishes. With friendly service and a lively yet relaxed atmosphere, Ford’s Garage is a must-visit for burger and beer fans. My good friend Samara works there. When you visit ask for her!

🧑‍💻👩‍🔧 Plantation Job Board! Do you hate your job? The City of Plantation is hiring! Come and work for the city!! Apply today: Available jobs.

🍪 Where in the World is Dr. Bob! He’s in Canada & Disney World this week! Bob visited Niagara Falls and the happiest place on Earth: The Magic Kingdom in Orlando. He also called the South Plantation High Girls Softball Regional playoff game. Which they won! Congrats girls. Here is a video recap of Bob’s week. Make sure you follow Bob on his socials and reach out and say hello.

👨‍💼 Mayor’s Minute Update Week of 5/12: The Mayor is promoting “Move Over May” so our City Workers and first responders can stay safe on the roads. Stay up to day on City of Plantation news from Mayor Nick Sortal. Make sure you subscribe to his newsletter as well.

Only 9 Days Away! 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. 

🥒 Pickleball Clinic ICYMI (In Case You Missed It) Last week we announced that the Plantation Buzz held our 1st FREE Pickleball Clinic! We thanked all of our readers who signed up & attended. Coach Jelani did an amazing job and our players had so much fun. Here is the short highlight video of the clinic. We’re working on the next FREE clinic. Reply “interested in pickleball” and we will sign you up!

⛳️ Golf Brings Friends Together Golf tip of the week: If you have trouble getting the ball in the air with your fairway woods, it may be time to try a hybrid club. More details here with PGA Professional Brad Smith. Also, don’t flip your hands when putting. Brad talks about this also here.

🚒 30th Annual Plantation Volunteer Firefighter Association Golf Tournament The tournament is in 2 days! Golf 4somes are SOLD OUT. However, the PVFA is still looking for sponsors and raffle prizes. If you would like to support our Volunteer Firefighters as a sponsor or donor of raffle prizes please contact Joanne Gaskell 954-797-2150. Sat, May 17th at Plantation Preserve Golf Club.

The Fire Dept is actively recruiting Volunteer Firefighters for their Oct 2025 class click here to apply.

👨‍🚒 Plantation Resident Alex Cedeno graduated from the Hialeah Fire Department Academy! The Plantation Fire Dept attended the graduation to show our support for him and our friends at Hialeah Fire.

The training academy was 16 grueling weeks of training and drills. His day started at 4:30 am and wouldn’t end until into the night. Alex and his 25-01 classmates did an amazing job under the supervision of the Hialeah Fire Training Division.

Alex is a former Plantation Firefighter and we are so proud of him as he continues his fire service career in the great City of Hialeah. Thank you Hialeah Fire for giving this young man the opportunity.

Alex’s family owns Cedenos Cuban Cafe in the Broward Mall. If you have never been there you must check them out. Some of the best authentic Cuban cuisine around!

Top: Plantation Fire Battalion Chief Jeff Weinstein, Alex Cedeno, & Lt. Aston Bright. Bottom: Alex Cedeno & Family Members

🎸 Live Music/Entertainment

TONIGHT 5/15

HAUSER The Rebel is Back! With special guests Caroline Campbell & Amy Manford

KISS Country 99.9 Undercover Concert. The Casino @ Dania Beach. 8p

FRIDAY 5/16

Classic Albums Live Performs Elton John's Greatest Hits The Casino @ Dania Beach

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

SATURDAY 5/17

Milli Vanilli Rooftop LIVE at the Hard Rock Guitar Hotel Casino. 8p. And no this isn’t a joke. Milli Vanilli is performing again 👀

National Kids to Parks Day Outdoor play celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May. Jim Ward Community Center, 301 NW 46th Avenue, Plantation, FL 33317. 10a-1p

Simply Tina Tribute to Tina Turner. The Casino @ Dania Beach. 8p

Car Show: Jets Pizza Davie Car Show. 4637 S University Dr, Davie, FL 6p-11p

SUNDAY 5/18

Car Show: Cars & Coffee Palm Beach 8a. 4850 T-Rex Avenue Boca Raton, FL

Miss Tracy Sings Miss Tracy Kahn, a 30-year resident of Plantation, Florida, and acclaimed, certified children’s music instructor, performs 2 fun and inspiring Performances the 3rd Sunday morning of select months. Bring the entire family, including babies to young children, as “Miss Tracy” leads music classes and sing-alongs in the most age appropriate, fun, and meaningful way! Show starts at 10a.

In Other News…

💧 Florida becomes the 2nd State to ban the use of fluoride in municipal drinking water. The decision follows similar action in Utah and contradicts recommendations from the American Dental Association and the CDC. Governor Ron Desantis said he intends to sign SB 700 and the bill will go into effect July 1, 2025.

🥎 South Plantation High School Girls Softball Team won the Regionals semi finals 14 to 4. They’re playing tonight 7p in the Regional Championships Finals against Doral Academy.

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

Publisher, 🐝 The Plantation Buzz

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