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🐝 Issue #38 - Sears site, Larry Bird, Nachos, Rock the Park
Plantation News & Events
Aston Bright
November 06, 2025
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🏀 I was with Larry Bird this morning in Naples. Had an amazing time seeing the Legend.
🧠 Fun Facts 🧀 It’s National Nachos Day! 🌶️ Top 10 Nachos near Plantation
And there is nothing more American than Mexican food! 😜
Today’s the perfect excuse to pile on the chips, cheese, and all your favorite toppings. No judgment! Whether you like them classic with melted cheddar or loaded with guac, jalapeños, and salsa, make sure to celebrate this delicious day the right way.
Grab some nachos, share them (or don’t 😉), and enjoy the crunch!
Make sure you vote in today’s Nachos inspired readers poll below.
🌈 A Fresh Look for the Broward Mall Eyesore
If you’ve driven by the old Broward Mall construction site lately, you’ve probably noticed something new: a colorful mesh wrap now covering the long-abandoned structure.
The City of Plantation posted that the vibrant artwork, created by Hollywood-based artist Jen Little and produced by ABC Imaging, started going up earlier this week. It’s a big improvement for an area that’s been sitting unfinished since 2019, when plans for The Social were put on hold.
Construction originally began under Seritage SRC Finance LLC (a Sears spinoff), but work stopped after COVID hit. Attempts to push the company to clean things up went nowhere, and even city fines were blocked by a governor’s order.
Fast forward to today: the site has a new owner — Midtown Group, which purchased the 17-acre property late last year for about $28 million. They’re preparing a new mixed-use development proposal, but approvals and permits could take up to two years.
In the meantime, Midtown wanted to show good faith and bring some life back to the corner. They’re footing the $40,000 bill for the new art wrap. A temporary but welcome facelift from a group that’s already earned a good reputation with projects in Miami.
Nice to see the city working with the developer to show some progress on this location that has been something we all want to see finished. Great job to the Mayor and all involved in moving the needle forward. 👏
🚒🍖 The Plantation Fire Dept’s 66th Annual Firefighter BBQ was on Sunday. The fundraiser was a massive success. They wanted to say thank you to everyone who came out to support them. Plantation is such a great community. The support was appreciated. Highlight reel.
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👩💼 Plantation City Councilwoman Denise Horland’s Property Taxes Op Ed published in the Sun-Sentinel. Post in Plantation Politics and Community Concerns
👙🩳 A fearful adult is looking for a patient swim teacher. Plantation Nation post.
👩💼👨💼 Gregg shared a ribbon cutting ceremony happening tomorrow at the Broward Presidential Center 2p. 201 S SR 7. Free lunch will be provided.
✈️ Where in the World is Dr. Bob He was at the Plantation Firefighters BBQ on Sunday with his dad and friends!
The Mayor Nick Sortal posted about the colorful mesh wrap at the Sears bldg. Plantation Nation
📕 Bonnie Loves To Read Vicious. A forbidden kind of love.
🛝 Post about Plantation Acres North Park playground and workout stations. Plantation Nation
👨🚒 IG post about the Plantation Fire Dept’s 66th Annual BBQ fundraiser. Watch the kids zone video here.
🏡 IG post from the City of Plantation about the branding of the city. They’re looking for feedback and suggestions. Get more info.
🇯🇲 City of Plantation IG post regarding ways you can help Jamaica recover from the devastating Hurricane Melissa.
🚙 Anyone selling a car? Daniel is looking for a car for his daughter. Hers just broke down. Plantation Nation
🚨 We have a new Chief of Police! Post in Plantation Politics & Community Concerns with the info.
⛳️Golf Brings Friends Together Meet Gabby Golf Girl
🧑💻👩🔧 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 November 3rd
👷 The iMacs building has a new owner! Luciano & Antonio of the Suproperties Group: welcome to the neighborhood!
They’re upgrading the iMacs Bldg - 7493 NW 4th St. If you need commercial property to lease, give them a ring! 📞 305-890-7073
🎸 Live Music/Entertainment
Boca Black Box, Boca Raton - Schedule
DAER / Rooftop LIVE Hard Rock Guitar Hotel - Schedule
The Casino at Dania Beach - Schedule
11/7 Rock the Park is BACK! Pine Island Soccer Park 7p-10p
11/22 It’s a Wonderful Life in Plantation Holiday Parade Broward Blvd 9a
In Other News…
Egypt’s strongman in action! Pulling ships, cars, trains in jaw dropping human feats.
Important Events that happened on Nov 6th!
2005 - The fourth movie of J.K. Rowling’s novel series, “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” premiered in Leicester Square, London, UK. The film's budget was $150 million and hit $896.4 million at the box office. It was the best-selling film of 2005.
2001 - The American action drama series “24,” with Keifer Sutherland, premiered on FOX.
1990 - Whitney Houston released her third album, “I’m Your Baby Tonight.” It became Billboard's 1991 Album of the Year.
1968 - Richard Milhous Nixon won the election and became the 37th President of the United States.
1947 - The first episode of Meet The Press, the longest-running American TV program, aired.
1913 - Mahatma Gandhi was arrested after leading an Indian miner’s march in protest of the Indian Relief Bill. The Indian Relief Bill imposed high and unfair taxes on laborers across India. As a result of the protest, the bill was eventually scrapped.1861 -
Abraham Lincoln was elected the 16th president of the United States of America. Lincoln was the first Republican to take the presidency and won with a 40% vote.
Final Thoughts
Let’s find out what is really important. Vote in this week’s reader poll.
It’s National Nachos Day, and we need to settle this once and for all: "What’s the real star of the nacho plate?" |
Last Week’s Poll Results:
Halloween is here — what’s your favorite part of the frightful fun?
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Dressing up in costumes and enjoying the festivities
🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ Raiding the candy bowl (no shame!). Trick or treating with the kids.
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Watching scary movies with the lights off
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Seeing all the kids out in their costumes having fun!
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