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🐝 Issue #9: Lime New Menu Items, New Cops, Goat Rescue, Women's Pro Baseball...
Plantation News & Events
Aston Bright
April 17, 2025
Welcome to Issue #9 of the Plantation Buzz! Thank you Plantation readers for supporting our free weekly 5 min read email newsletter about our city.
I'm Aston Bright, publisher of the Buzz (Plantation Firefighter 10 yrs & resident for 14 yrs). I started this newsletter to promote the good news & events happening around town. And 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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Fun fact: Plantation's 'Tree City' Legacy: Did you know that Plantation, Florida, has been recognized as a 'Tree City' by the Arbor Day Foundation since 1980? This designation highlights the city's commitment to maintaining and expanding its lush urban forest. Residents and visitors alike enjoy the benefits of shaded streets and beautiful trees throughout the city. It isn’t easy to remove trees in our city. So, many of the trees are 50+ years old!
Welcome to the Plantation Police Department
🥁 SPHS Band 4th of July Parade! The South Plantation High School Marching Band has been selected to represent our state in the prestigious National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C., this July 4th! They’re so close to their goal. Help them get there with a donation or stop by their car wash Saturday May 5, 10a-5p at Taco Bell Tower Shops in Davie.
👟 Pickleball Tip of the Week with Coach Jelani When choosing a partner, look for compatible skill levels, good on-court chemistry, and someone you genuinely enjoy playing with. It’s not just how well you play—but how well you play together. Curious About Pickleball? The Plantation Buzz is hosting a free Pickleball clinic! Whether you’re new or looking to improve, it’s a great way to get on the court. The 4/27 clinic is full, but to join the next one for FREE, just reply to this email with “Interested in Pickleball.” |  |
🎭 South Plantation HS Drama Program “Suite Surrender” OPENS TONIGHT! Show dates: 4/18, 4/19, 4/25, 4/26, & 4/27. Learn more about the Drama Program
🍿 Netflix & Chill 50 best movies on Netflix. Any movies we should add? Reply to this email and let us know.
🍋🟩 Fresh Flavors at Lime Fresh Mexican Grill Lime Fresh invited The Buzz to try it’s bold new flavors spiced up menu! And I always say, “There is nothing more American than Mexican food,” so I tried it all, and WOW! Watch new menu items recap here. Leading the charge: award-winning Mahi Mahi Tacos, which won top honors at the 2024 South Beach Seafood Festival’s “Battle Taco” competition! Impressive!! Each taco showcases line-caught mahi mahi, a cabbage mix, tomatillo ranch, pickled red cabbage, and mint. It was delicious.
Other must-tries include crispy Chicken and Portobello Empanadas, Street Corn, and fully loaded Nachos. The Street Corn featuring roasted sweet corn, cotija cheese, tomatillo ranch, lime crema, crumbled tortilla chips, pico de gallo and cilantro is divine; and a MUST have when you visit Lime in the Fountains at 801 S University Drive.
Quesadilla lovers can choose from Vegetarian, Carne Asada, or a Classic option. New salads like the Smoky Chipotle and Chopped Salad add a fresh twist, while the sizzling Bim Bim Fajita brings bold flavors—and a bit of table-side excitment. The new menu items are a fun, flavorful upgrade from Mexican cuisine with a Miami vibe, definitely worth checking out! Tell them that the Plantation Buzz sent you! Listen to what Chef Sharon has to say about the new menu items!
🥧 Where in the World is Dr. Bob! Lake Wales, FL - Dr. Bob made a tasty stop at Bob Evans—a Midwest favorite known for all-day breakfast, banana bread, and pies. They have 24 locations in FL, nearest to Plantation are Pt. St. Lucie & Naples. In other Bob news: South Plantation softball pulled off a wild 18–17 win over Cooper City in nine innings! Catch Dr. Bob tonight as the announcer at the Suite Surrender opening at the Paladin Playhouse! |  Bob Evans Restaurant |
🧑💻👩🔧 Plantation Job Board! The City of Plantation is hiring! Apply today: Available jobs.
🐐 Goat on the Loose in Plantation! At one point, Bucky dove into a canal, swam across, and sprinted off like a four-legged Usain Bolt. Thanks to teamwork between firefighters and neighbors, the speedy goat was safely caught and returned home. Bucky is now resting comfortably on his farm in the Acres—no worse for wear after his wild adventure. Great work by Engine 62 and the community on what could’ve been a truly baaaad situation! |  Engine Co. 62 with the save! |
🦸♂️ Aden Perry Scholarship Fund 5k Race Thank you to everyone who supported the race on Sat at the Amerant Bank Arena. It was a great success. They awarded $14,000 in scholarships to High School students! This foundation honors Aden Perry, a true hero, who died trying to save the life of someone who was drowning in a canal off Flamingo Rd.
👨⚖️ Mayor’s Update an indoor golf simulator is coming to Plantation on Cypress Rd, new mural at Jacaranda Club, School Zone speed cameras delayed. We have been covering these cameras for a few months now, to help educate residents that they’re coming to a school zone near you. We’ll keep you updated on this.
🚒 30th Annual Plantation Volunteer Firefighter Association Golf Tournament The tournament is SOLD OUT, so they are not taking anymore players. However, the PVFA is still looking for sponsors. If you would like to support our Firefighters as a sponsor please contact Joanne Gaskell 954-797-2150. Sat, May 17th at Plantation Preserve Golf Club.
The dept is recruiting Volunteer Firefighters for the Fall class click here to apply.
🚙 Car Shows Jets Pizza Davie Car Show April Mega Meet “Domestic vs Import” Sat 4/19, 6p-11p • Cars & Coffee Palm Beach Boca Raton Sun 4/27, 8a-12p
🎸 Live Music/Entertainment
TONIGHT 4/17
Dinner & Solo Grand Piano with Jim Petullo. A Nice Evening of Wonderful Food & Soothing Piano. All That Jazz, 3491 Hiatus Rd, Sunrise, FL 33351
FRIDAY 4/18
Warren Zeiders The Relapse Tour. Hard Rock LIVE. Seminole Hard Rock Casino. 8p
"Brazilian Jazz Night" Special Night Featuring BEATRIZ MALNIC IN CONCERT. Special Guest John Collinge on Saxophone. Celebrating Jobim, Gilberto & Stan Getz. 7:30p All That Jazz, 3491 Hiatus Rd, Sunrise, FL 33351
Plantation Walk Artisan Market. Vendors & Live Music 5p-9p.
SATURDAY 4/19
Los Tigres del Norte Hard Rock LIVE. Seminole Hard Rock Casino. 8p
Gigi’s Music Cafe The most Lit Brunch of the Year! Details & RSVP 12p-5p
SUNDAY 4/20
Miss Tracy Sings Don’t Miss Miss Tracy Sings! If you’ve got little ones, you won’t want to miss Miss Tracy at Plantation Walk Plaza at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Her fun, interactive sing-alongs are packed with joy, learning, and lots of kid-friendly tunes!
A beloved part of our community, Miss Tracy brings music to life with her guitar and boundless energy. From birthdays to classrooms and even community events, her performances are a hit with kids (and parents too!). Come sing, dance, and make some magical memories!Your young kids will ❤️ her educational music. If you have young kids, you’re not going to want to miss this. Plantation Walk Plaza 10a & 11a.
In Other News…
⚾️ A League of Their Own Women’s pro baseball league is coming in 2026!
🐕 Dog Saves Owner’s Life With CPR No, we’re not kidding. Watch story here.
Final Thoughts
3 Things That Can Inspire Your Greatest Self
As we wrap up this week, here are three simple yet powerful sources of inspiration to help you step into your best self:
Gratitude – Taking a moment each day to reflect on what you’re thankful for shifts your mindset and fuels positivity. Gratitude keeps you grounded while motivating you to keep growing.
Challenge – Growth lives outside your comfort zone. Embrace challenges as opportunities to learn, stretch, and prove to yourself just how capable you really are.
Connection – Surround yourself with people who uplift, support, and challenge you to be better. Real inspiration often comes from the energy and example of those around us.
Thomas Edison famously said, "I have not failed 10,000 times. I have successfully found 10,000 ways that will not work."
Remember, becoming your greatest self is a journey—keep showing up, keep learning, and stay inspired. You’ve got this!
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That’s all for this week. Be well, stay safe, and we’ll see you next Thursday!
👨🚒 Aston Bright (Plantation Firefighter since 2014, resident since 2010)
Publisher, 🐝 The Plantation Buzz
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SAVE THE DATE: 4/25, Relay for Life at Central Park • 4/25 Legends Tavern & Grill Comedy Show • 4/26, 1p Artis Jack Hall Golf Klassic at Jacaranda Golf Club 4/25 • 4/26 Mall-Chella Broward Mall • 5/3 & 5/4 Ft. Lauderdale Air Show