🐝 Issue # 22 - July 17, 2025

Plantation News & Events

Author

Aston Bright
July 17, 2025

Welcome to Issue #22 of the Plantation Buzz.

By the way, 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, inform you about events, and shine a light 🔦 on the AMAZING people & businesses here in our great community.

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Hunter is STILL missing. Be on the look out!

🧠 Fun Fact: Did you know that there are only 3 countries in the World that use the imperial measurement system vs the rest of the World that uses the metric system?

It is the United States, Liberia, and Myanmar (formerly known as Burma). The story behind this is fascinating. Here’s why, watch this.

🪄 Magic Wand If you could wave your hand and change ANYTHING about the City of Plantation, “What would you want to change which would help improve the city?”

It could be anything.

No idea is stupid.

I want to get a feel for what we can write about that will be of interest to our readers. And we will speak to city leaders and anonymously share these ideas with them. Maybe some of these ideas will come to fruition. 🤷‍♂️

Working and collaborating together we can make our great city even better. Reply to this email with your ideas. I’ll publish the list (anonymously), and we will work through the ideas over time to flesh them out.

American’s Got Talent Plantation resident Mike Munz had an IN-CREDIBLE appearance on AGT on NBC. I feel like I need to eat a salad and go for a walk after watching this. Way to go Mike!

🚨 WPLG 10 is leaving ABC on Aug 4th. Make sure you’re aware of how these changes will effect you. I grew up watching Dwight Lauderdale and Ann Bishop every night. So Ch. 10 has been a big part of my life and South Florida for many years. This is big news. We’ll stay on the story and keep you updated.

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🚲 Learn to ride a bike with Pedal Yard. They are having an event for 2-5 yr olds from 9AM-Noon at Dave & Busters Hollywood, FL. The date/time has been changed to TBD, you can Learn more here. They also offer private lessons for all ages. Call Susan and her team for more info at 1-833 KID-BIKE (543-2453)

Great review by sk8natethefoodie of the Prime K BBQ! A new’ish spot in Plantation for those who love Korean food. This place is amazing. Make sure you follow sk8natethefoodie on IG to get some other great spots for eats around South Florida.

🧑‍💻👩‍🔧 Plantation Job Board! The City of Plantation is hiring! We need great people working for the city. That is you, so LET’S GO!!! Apply today: Available jobs.

#TBT THROW BACK THURSDAY

Plantation Police Dept

Late 1980s, Sergeant Bill Armstrong and Vehicle Service Aide Rudy.

🍗 Where in the World is Dr. Bob He’s paying special tribute to his dad this week. Let’s give it up for all the Daddy’s out there holding it down for their kids! Here is his message from IG: “I’m glad I got to take my dad to experience Santa Claus, Indiana. We had an awesome road trip together this past June. This was definitely a highlight for both of us. We have shared so many awesome experiences together as father and son. I couldn’t be happier. Here’s to the next adventure. Love you buddy.”

Mayor’s Minute Update with Nick Sortal week of July 14th

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

🏆 Community Spirit Award Winner - Captain Beth Martins & Battalion Chief Tony Martins have retired from the Plantation Fire Dept after 35 years of service. 💪

Thank you Beth & Tony for the incredible service to our community. We hope they enjoy their retirement, but we are going to truly miss them. Here is their retirement video that was played Tues night at the Plantation Volunteer Firefighter Association Meeting.

📕 Bonnie’s Book Club Bonnie’s daughter chimes in this week about the book club. Check out her video.

⛳️ Golf Brings Friends Together Golf tip of the week: Danny Maude teaches us how to strike your pitch shots clean every time. We all need to work on our short game. I sure know I do 👀. This is really a great tip. Check it out.

🎸 Live Music/Entertainment

Boca Black Box, Boca Raton - Upcoming Event Schedule

DAER Hard Rock Guitar Hotel - Upcoming Entertainment Schedule 

The Casino at Dania Beach - Upcoming Entertainment Schedule 

Thursday 7/17

Simply Folk Legends LIVE music show, Boca Black Box 8p

FRIDAY 7/18

Brian Patafie Comedian, Boca Black Box Theater 2.0 at 7:30p

Motown & More Presented by N2 Nation, Boca Black Box Theater 8p

SATURDAY 7/19

Brian Patafie Comedian, Boca Black Box Theater 2.0 at 7:30p

Darius Rucker - Hard Rock Live

Back to School BBQ , FREE school supplies for Plantation Residents: Jim Ward Community Center 11a-1p.

Sunday 7/20

Miss Tracy Sings, Plantation Walk Plaza

Keyshia Cole - Hard Rock Live 8p

In Other News…

🥁 Pearl Jam Drummer Leaves the Band! After 27 years, Matt Cameron is stepping down from the drum kit on the Pearl Jam stage. This news has sent shock waves through the music & Gen X community 👀. Still waiting on the official reason, but Matt is saying that he’s not retired from music. More details…

Final Thoughts

Let’s find out what is really important - Vote in this week’s trivia question.

Who has been the Mayor of Plantation?

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Last Week’s Poll Results: 

What language would you love to learn how to speak? With 50% of the vote FRENCH was the winner! I was honestly surprised by this. I thought for sure Spanish was going to run away with it. But, France is a wonderful country and as reader Vickigg shared, “Such a beautiful country and the words all sound magnifique!” Thanks to all who voted.

🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ Spanish

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Mandarin Chinese

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 French

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ German

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Hebrew

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Arabic

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That’s all for this week. Be well, stay safe, and we’ll see you next Thursday!

👨‍🚒 Aston Bright - Publisher, 🐝 The Plantation Buzz

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Up Coming Events

07/22 Counting Crows Hard Rock Live 7:30p

7/24 Sincerely Three Boca Black Box 7p

07/25 Fists of Fury Series Hard Rock Live 7p

07/26 Keith Sweat’s Birthday Bash Hard Rock Live 8p

7/26 Beatlemaniax USA Boca Black Box 8p

7/30 Backpack giveaway at the Plantation Police Dept

7/25 Maiden Mania- Iron Maiden Tribute & After Image Tribute to Rush, Revolution Ft. Lauderdale 7p

7/26 The Pantera Experience Revolution Ft. Lauderdale 7p

07/31 David Lee Roth Hard Rock Live 8p

08/01 Life in Technicolor – Tribute to Coldplay Revolution Ft. Lauderdale 7p

08/01 Shania Twain Hard Rock Live

08/02 Shania Twain Hard Rock Live

08/07 A.R. Rahman: The Wonderment Tour Hard Rock Live 7:30p

08/08 Ramon Ayala Hard Rock Live

8/8 Doctor My Eyes: A tribute to Jackson Browne 8p Boca Black Box

08/10 Rebelution Hard Rock Live

08/14 The Joe Perry Project Hard Rock Live

08/16 Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias Hard Rock Live

08/21 Professional Fighters League Hard Rock Live

08/23 Given to Fly The Pearl Jam Experience Hard Rock Rooftop

09/22 Conan Gray Hard Rock Live

09/23 Jimmy Carr Hard Rock Live

09/24 Nate Bargatze Hard Rock Live

09/25 Shane Gillis Hard Rock Live 8p

09/26 Shane Gillis Hard Rock Live 8p

09/28 – Alison Krauss & Union Station Hard Rock Live

10/03 – Willie Colón & Jorge Celedón Hard Rock Live

10/8 Solid Gold Vinyl 50’s to 80’s with Tommy Cono 8p Boca Black Box

11/3 Puppy Pals LIVE! 3p & 7p Boca Black Box

12/10 The Prophecy Show: The USIC of Trans-Siberian Orchestra 6p &8p Boca Black Box

12/12 - Comedian Pauly Shore 7p Boca Black Box

12/13 Comedian Pauly Shore 7p & 9p Boca Black Box

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