🐝 Issue # 18 - June 19, 2025

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Welcome to Issue #18 of the Plantation Buzz! Our free weekly 5 min read email newsletter about Plantation. Last week we created a special issue about Pets of Plantation and it was so well received. So many wonderful people and pets here in our great city. Thanks to everyone who sent in pics and stories about their beloved animals. Make sure you vote in today’s poll asking, “What is your favorite National Holiday?”

I'm Aston Bright, publisher of the Buzz (Plantation Firefighter 10 yrs & resident for 15 yrs). I started this newsletter to enhance the city’s community spirit, promote togetherness and shine a light 🔦 on the AMAZING people & businesses here in our great community.

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🧠 Fun Fact: Today is Juneteenth. This national holiday, signed into law in 2021, celebrates freedom’s arrival on June 19, 1865, when Union troops announced the end of slavery in Texas. Though the Emancipation Proclamation came in 1863, news traveled slowly. Plantation city services are closed today in honor of the holiday.

🕵️‍♂️ 🔎 Hunter Gutierrez is STILL missing. There are teams of volunteers still actively searching for him. He’s a member of the South Florida Firefighter community family. Please be on the look out for him. 🙏 If you have any information that could help find him, please contact Davie Police Detective B. Byrne at (954) 693-8096 or [email protected] 

⛈️ Hurricane Season has begun! Don’t Wait!! Make sure you start preparations now. Here is a Prep Checklist.

Learn to ride with Pedal Yard. They offer bike riding lessons (children/adults) at events around South Florida: June 28th 9AM-Noon, Weston Regional Park 20200 Saddle Club Rd. Weston, FL 33327. Learn more here. 1-833 KID-BIKE (543-2453)

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🦷 Take Care of Your Teeth! Need dental care? NSU Dental School is now accepting new patients—FREE for veterans and reduced fees for everyone! Third-year dental students are ready to help, but there’s a 6-month wait unless you contact a student directly. Reach out to Jack Reckner (954-613-2417) or James Alberts (754-777-895)for an appointment—call or text today for no judgment, just great care. Tell them you heard about this in the Plantation Buzz. NSU Dental School, 3050 S University Dr, Davie. Don’t wait—your smile will thank you!

Wicked Bread got another great Instagram review! They’re closing at noon on July 4th. Click below to watch this cool review.

🧑‍💻👩‍🔧 Plantation Job Board! The City of Plantation is hiring! Work for the city!! Apply today: Available jobs.

⛳️ Golf Brings Friends Together Golf tip of the week: Struggling around the green with your chipping? Here is a great tip to help with that. Watch it here.

Where in the World is Dr. Bob He visited his 100th Mission BBQ store in Kentucky.

Mayor’s Minute Update with Nick Sortal

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📕 Bonnie’s Book Club She unboxing her latest book from @ivorychaptersbooks on IG. Make sure you follow her.

🛝 Longest Day of Play Special event for the kids. Join Plantation Parks & Rec for the “Longest Day of Play” event this Summer Solstice, Fri, 6/20. From sunrise to sunset we will have a day packed with fun for all ages! The best part? Its all FREE! Kicking off at 6:30a with a Sunrise Walk at Central Park (meeting at Central Park Corporate Pavilion). Then all day of events. Check the schedule here.

🎸 Live Music/Entertainment

DAER Hard Rock Guitar Hotel - Upcoming Entertainment Schedule 

The Casino at Dania Beach - Upcoming Entertainment Schedule 

FRIDAY 6/20

SATURDAY 6/21

SUNDAY 6/22

In Other News…

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

Publisher, 🐝 The Plantation Buzz

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SAVE THE DATE: 6/28 Heart ❤️ Hard Rock Live • 7/3 Blue Oyster Cult, Hard Rock Live • 7/11 Freestyle Free For All, Hard Rock Live • 9/5 KC & The Sunshine Band Hard Rock Live • 9/24 Nate Bargatze World Tour Hard Rock Live