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🐝 Issue #34 - Police Body Cams, Fire at Omega, MLK Essay Contest, 5K Race
Plantation News & Events
Aston Bright
October 09, 2025
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This is Issue #34. You can check out every past issue of our newsletter in our archive! First time reading, please Subscribe here.
🧠 Fun Facts Did you know that YouTube was originally created as a video dating site? I did not realize this either.
It was launched on Valentine’s Day in 2005, and the founders quickly pivoted when they saw users uploading all kinds of other videos instead.
Now, over 500 hours of content are uploaded every minute!
From cat videos to college lectures, YouTube has truly become the world’s video library.
And on October 9, 2006, Google announced that it had acquired YouTube for $1.65 billion.
This is arguably one of the greatest acquisitions in modern history as YouTube’s valuation is now $550 billion. This is a 33,000% increase in value!
Quite astounding.
It’s safe to categorize this as an incredible investment.
We all fall down the YouTube rabbit hole sometimes. Guilty as charged! But what kind of viewer are you? Make sure you vote in today’s readers poll. So, we can learn about your YouTube personality.
🚒 🔥 The Plantation Fire Department responded to a car fire at the Omega Condominiums. There were no injures but this video shows the quick work they did on the blaze! Great job Plantation Fire Engine 56 and her crew.
👩🚒 👨🚒 Plantation Fire Dept new Candidates are moving through their training. Class #9 is in the books. Good luck to all. Graduation is March 26, 2026.
🚔 Plantation Police Body Cameras are LIVE. The city has deployed 151 body cams on our cops. Read more details in the Mayor’s newsletter.
✍️ Martin Luther King Jr essay contest begins 10/13. Open to all Plantation Middle and High school students & residents. Deadline for submission is 11/21. More details.
👮 City of Plantation Police Official Instagram. Stay up to date with our incredible police department. Follow them here.
✈️ Where in the World is Dr. Bob? This week he want’s to let everyone know about the South Plantation High fundraiser at Menchie’s in Davie. Oct 14th from 12p-10p. Details 954-680-6499.
📕 Bonnie’s Book Club Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter is her recommendation this week. She thought she had it all figured out. Then she didn’t! Follow Bonnie.
✏️ A Plantation family is looking for a kindergarten tutor for their child who is struggling with the adjustment of entering kindergarten. Do you know anyone who can help this child? Check out the Facebook post here.
🇺🇸 Is there a place in Plantation that collects damaged American flags for proper retirement? Answer: The Plantation Fire Dept accepts damaged USA flags for proper disposal. You can drop them off at Fire Administration 550 NW 65th Ave. 954-797-2150.
🌴 A resident has a sick palm tree and needs advice of how to remove some moss & ferns growing on it. Read the Plantation Nation post here.
👔 👗 This Plantation family is asking for recommendations of their favorite trusted local dry cleaner. Do you have a favorite? Chime in and share your pick with them.
⛳️Golf Brings Friends Together This week Gabby Girl of Golf takes on the #1 “Short Golfer” in the World. He’s a little person. They’re going head to head in a 9 hole match. It was so fun to watch.
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🧑💻👩🔧 Plantation Job Board! Need a job? The City of Plantation is hiring! Apply today: Available jobs.
👨 Mayor’s Minute Update with Nick Sortal week of October 6th
🚙 Plantation Walk Car & Truck Show Oct 12 from 11a - 3p SUNDAY
🏃♀️ Plantation Goes Pink 5K Run/Walk Race This Sunday (10/12). Benefits Breast Cancer Research - Central Park. Tickets are $35. Price increase after 10/10, so sign up today!
Pumpkin Carving in the Park Carve out some fall fun at Pumpkin Carving in the Park! 🎃 We’ll provide pumpkins, carving kits, and paint—just bring your creativity. Cost: $15 per family (1 pumpkin) + $5 each additional. Kids under 18 must be with an adult. Info: (954) 452-2510. Oct 23 at 5:30p. Seminole Park 6600 SW 16th St.
🚗 Breast Cancer Awareness Car & Truck Show at Plantation Walk All makes and models are welcome. Entry is $30 for show cars (VIP Blvd. parking). Admission is free for spectators. 100% of proceeds benefit the Don Shula Foundation at Moffitt Cancer Center. Expect live music (starting at 4 PM), trophies, raffles, and great cars. Sat Oct 18 from 2 - 8p.
🚲 Learn How To Ride A Bike ALL AGES! Private lessons at Pedal Yard. All ages can learn to ride and ride to live. Learn more here. Call Susan & Marc for more info at 1-833 KID-BIKE (543-2453)
👕👚 Gather up your old t-shirts Turn your old t-shirts into an amazing quilt. Makes a great keepsake for you or your kids.
🍂 Family Fall Festival Volunteer Park Children’s carnival, children’s fun zone, haunted house, costume contest -DJ, games & activities, family hay ride, pony rides, fire exhibits 🚒, magician, petting zoo, police dept K-9 demo, & pumpkin patch. $5 per person. Next Saturday! 10/18 10a-2p
🍁 Fall Festival at The Fountains Face painting, petting zoo, vendors, family fun + more! 10/18 FREE admission. Event is from 5p-8p. 801 S University Drive.
🎃 Trunk or Treat This event is incredible. If you have never attended you must check it out. Bring the kids and get ready for A LOT of candy! Open to Plantation residents only. Pine Island Soccer Park. 10/31 at 6p.
🎸 Live Music/Entertainment
Boca Black Box, Boca Raton - Schedule
DAER / Rooftop LIVE Hard Rock Guitar Hotel - Schedule
The Casino at Dania Beach - Schedule
10/10 Karaoke Night East Acre Grub & Pub.
10/11 Oh So Pretty with DJ LS One & DJ Divine, Rooftop LIVE, Hard Rock Guitar Hotel SATURDAY
10/11 Curt Gott Packy’s (Lighthouse Point) The Full Decks Band 8p-12a
10/12 – Sunday Morning Artisan Market Plantation Walk SUNDAY
10/14 Kurt Gott Aurba (Laud by the Sea) 4p-8p TUESDAY
10/18 – Breast Cancer Awareness Month Car & Truck Show Plantation Walk
10/25 John Jones Halloween Party, Costume, Drinks, LIVE music & Prizes. East Acre Pub & Grub. 8p
10/25 – Trunk or Treat Plantation Walk
10/31 – Halloween Costume Contest Plantation Walk
In Other News…
Broward county could be closing 7 elementary and middle schools due to low enrollment. According to the Sun-Sentinel, “The district has lost about 37,707 students over the past decade, including nearly 10,000 the past year alone, and has more than 50,000 empty seats.”
The declines are attributed to an increase in private school vouchers, homeschool options and families with school-aged children moving due to affordability issues.
Plantation Middle is on the chopping block. They may make Plantation High into grades 6-12, and send Plantation Middle students there. Stay tuned as we keep an eye on this story.
Final Thoughts
Let’s find out what is really important. Vote in this week’s reader poll.
What kind of YouTube viewer are you? |
Last Week’s Poll Results:
🐮🐐🐷 If you could hang out with one farm animal for a day, who’s your pick?
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Goats – because who doesn’t love their silly jumps 🐐
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Cows – for the calm vibes and big soft eyes 🐮
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Pigs – smart, funny, and maybe sharing snacks 🐷
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Chickens - I hear they taste like chicken 🍗
🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ “All of the above” – give me the full barnyard experience! 🚜
Reader “Top Slate” wrote, “ “I especially like goats because I don’t eat them. I feel really bad that I eat beef and pork. So hanging out with a cow or a pig would make me feel guilty. And chickens are just noisy and poop everywhere.” And welcome back Top Slate! We missed you. LOL!!
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