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🌟 This Week in Plantation: Can’t-Miss Events & Our 🚒 Fire Dept! 💪

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Aston Bright
March 20, 2025

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Hello Plantationers! I'm Aston Bright, publisher of the Plantation Buzz. Thank you for joining us for another issue of The Plantation Buzz. It is a weekly 5-minute read that keeps you informed about local events, live music, and city happenings. Please invite your neighbors/friends/family to subscribe here. So they too can enhance their community spirit and discover why Plantation is a great place to live, work, eat, and play. We have a sponsor “1440” please click their ad and check them out. Thank you for supporting them. We will never slide into your DM’s 👀. But we will get you “Buzzed” every Thurs with our free newsletter. Enjoy today’s issue. And thank you again for reading.

Fun fact: In 1957, 21 civic minded residents of the City of Plantation joined together to establish an elite firefighting force. Frank Veltri and Frederick Peters (the founder of Plantation) were among them. It’s purpose was to harness their personal courage, so they could be ever vigilant guardians of life and property in Plantation. They succeeded. In 1996, the Fire Dept started a Rescue division. And today 68 years later, our Fire Department is thriving! They run over 12,000 calls a year serving our residents, businesses, and visitors of our great city.

The Plantation Fire Dept is currently recruiting Volunteer Firefighters and members for our Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). I’ve been a Plantation Firefighter since 2014 and joining the dept is the best decision I’ve ever made. It’s very rewarding to serve our community and give back. Check out some BTS from a video shoot they did. If you’re interested, reply to this email and I’ll speak to you about my experience as a Volunteer Plantation Firefighter. You can do it too! Or call Fire Administration 954-797-2150 or click here to apply.

📣 Special Shout Out Sending love and positive energy to subscribers Alex & Adriana Castillo! They have lived in Plantation for many years and are special jewels in our community. Thank you so much for supporting the Plantation Buzz as avid readers.

X Calling all Gen X’ers! The Gen X Resource Guide by Slim Sherri is really funny & entertaining. We were told by our parents we can’t drink coffee as kids. “It’ll stunt your growth! 🙄” And now I walk into Ella’s Cafe or Starbucks on Pine Island and Broward and see 7 yr olds sipping lattes like it’s nothing. We never got to enjoy coffee as kids. Life isn’t fair I guess. Meanwhile, 19% of Zoomers (Gen Z) are showing up to job interviews with a parent. (No not kidding). So, at least we are doing better than them. If you’re Gen X, you are definitely special and you need to watch this.

🛍️ Broward Mall Night Market. You really should check out their Night Market every Tues night 5p-9p on the east side by the fountain. See you there 3/25.

👟 Pickleball Tip of the Week Coach Jelani (Plantation Firefighter & resident since 2016) - If not sure what paddle to buy next, I recommend testing out various ones before committing. Ask a friend between games if you can try out paddle to see if paddle type goes well with your style of play. It may take many tries to find perfect fit! Coach Jelani is teaching a free pickleball clinic to our readers. Reply back to this email with, “Interested in Pickleball” to sign up. 👍

Prince with his paddle

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🏅 Honor Flight South Florida recognized the Plantation Fire Department for their steadfast support by hosting their Guardian Trainings at the Fire Dept HQ. And, for Plantation Firefighters serving as Guardians and flight medics. Thank you Honor Flight for recognizing the City of Plantation Fire Dept for their good deeds in helping Veterans fly to DC to see their Memorials. Learn more about Honor Flight here.

Battalion Chief Cary Blanchard accepting the award from Honor Flight

🍯 Farmers Market I went to the Plantation Farmers Market again this week with my mom & dad at Volunteer Park. If you’ve never been, you should really check it out. Really great vendors. We bought coconut water from the vegetable stand. And it was still in the coconut but it was freezing cold. 1st time in my life I drank cold coconut water from a coconut. My parents LOVED it also. Open every Sat 9a - 2p.

🥎 Where in the World is Dr. Bob? He was a Leprechaun this week for St. Patrick’s Day with great friends at Flannigans. He called the SPHS Softball game vs Archbishop McCarthy which they WON 8-7, improving to 4-10 on the season. This was their last game before Spring Break. Check out their Full schedule here. And you can listen to some of Bob’s commentating of the game here. Make sure you follow Dr. Bob on IG, to stay up to date with his adventures.

⚽︎ Women’s Pro Soccer The Fort Lauderdale United Football Club is playing the Spokane Zephyr FC on 3/22, 7:30p. Wear your boots, cause it’s “Country Night.” Games are played at Beyond Bancard Field at NSU in Davie. Get your tickets.

🐊Plantation Historical Museum Author/Historian, Robert Feeney presents, ‘History of Florida. Sat, 3/22, 1p. Historical Museum Newsletter

Hungry Howie’s Plantation when I was in college in Gainesville at UF. I LIVED on Hungry Howies Pizza! It was one of my main food groups 🤣. They’re really known for their original flavored pizza crusts. They serve fast great pizza you can enjoy. 1809 N Pine Island Rd in Jacaranda Square.

🌮 Food Trucks Wednesdays at Volunteer Park there are 12 of the best food trucks, a DJ playing music, games & activities for the kids, and an artisan vendor. This is a great event for the family. Come out on 2/26 from 5 pm - 9 pm and get some great eats.

✉️ Do you have a fav restaurant in Plantation that I should review or feature? Reply to this email and let me know!

🧑‍💻👩‍🔧 The City of Plantation is hiring! If you’re looking for a job, click here: Available jobs.

🏢 City Council Meetings Last week’s City Council Meeting can be watched here. Next meeting is Wed 3/26 at 6 pm. Contact the City Clerk’s office for more details 954-797-2237.

🚓 Citizens Police Academy with the Plantation Police Dept, Day 2. Students learned about the different types of police encounters. Saw a demonstration from the Drone Unit, and learned how our Crime Scene Unit lifts fingerprints and blood evidence. Questions about the next Academy class in the Fall, contact Ms. Lindsay Smith 954-916-5604.

🚨Traffic Speed Cameras in all School Zones are coming to the city. They have been installed on Peters Road already. And permitting, installation, and deployment is happening in all other school zones. Be prepared and aware of them to avoid getting a speeding ticket.

🚙 Car Show Round Up 11th Annual Moonlight Car Show Dania Beach, 3/22 5p-9p • 1st Annual Prestige Club Car Show Pembroke Pines, 3/30 11a-4p • Kiwanis Car Show Deerfield Beach, 3/30 10a-2p • Easter Car & Truck Show Plantation Walk 4/13, 11a-2p • Jets Pizza Car Show Davie, 4/19 6p-11p

🎸 Live Music

3/20 March Madness Basketball Buckets & Bets TONIGHT. If you love college basketball, you will want to be at this event. The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is transforming into the ultimate college basketball tip-off weekend! Immerse yourself with massive LED screens, drinks with your crew and real-time betting action 11:15a.

3/20 Dinner & Solo Grand Piano with Jim Petulo. 6:15p-9:30p. All The Jazz. 3491 Hiatus Rd, Sunrise, FL 33351. (954) 572-0821 or [email protected] 

3/21 Diana Ross Global Icon. Motown Legend. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

3/21 JAZZ SAXOPHONE HEAVEN CONCERT Featuring DIDIER LABOSSIERE & JOHN COLLINGE Performing Together! Doors 5:30. Music 7:30. All The Jazz. 3491 Hiatus Rd, Sunrise, FL 33351. (954) 572-0821 or [email protected] 

3/22 ARGARITA IN CONCERT on Vocals & Flute, with Guest John Collinge on Saxophone and THE ALL THAT JAZZ TRIO. Doors 5:30. Music 7:30. All The Jazz. 3491 Hiatus Rd, Sunrise, FL 33351. (954) 572-0821 or [email protected] 

3/27 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

3/21 Still Standing Tribute to Elton John. The Casino at Dania Beach. Doors 7p, Music 8p

3/22 The Beatle Maniacs The Casino at Dania Beach. Doors 7p, Music 8p

3/22 Jake on the Lake in the Plaza at Plantation Walk. 6p-10p

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

Plantation Buzz Publisher - www.Plantation.Buzz

SAVE THE DATE: 3/29 Imports vs Mopar Car Show, Jets Pizza Davie • 4/25, Relay for Life at Central Park • 4/26, 1p Artis Jack Hall Golf Klassic at Jacaranda Golf Club • Cars & Coffee Palm Beach 4/27, 8a-12p