EASE Foundation Honors Cyril "Sid" Spiro as Humanitarian of the Year

Every year the EASE Foundation nominates and honors someone in Broward County who is outstanding in philanthropic work and encourging others in charitable endeavors. This year the EASE Foundation honored Mr. Cyril S. Spiro, Chairman and CEO of Regent Bank.

Photo: pictured at the Humanitarian of the Year Luncheon, from left, Mayor Tom Truex, Councilwoman Susan Starkey, Cyril "Sid" Spiro, and Councilmember Mike Crowley. [*click* photo to enlarge]

Black Executive Forum in Miami

I was honored to be invited to be a panelist at the Black Executive Forum Public Policy Day at the Joseph Caleb Auditorium in Miami. I had an opportunity to speak with media and government relations consultant, Barbara Howard. I also met with Florida House of Representatives member, Marcelo Llorente. One topic of conversation--of course--Tax Legislation in Tallahassee.

Photo: from left, State Rep. Marcelo Llorente, Barbara Howard and Mayor Tom Truex [*click* photo to enlarge]

Photo of the Week

Today's "Photo of the Week" was actually taken last week, at the dedication of basketball courts in memory of Daniel Wultz. I saw Weston Mayor, Eric Hersh, and we had an opportunity to discuss a couple of matters of mutual interest to our respective communities. In general, Davie is fortunate to enjoy very good relationships with our neighboring towns and cities.

Photo: From left, Davie Mayor Tom Truex, Tuly Wultz (father of Daniel Wultz), and Weston Mayor Eric Hersh. [*click* photo to enlarge]

Ribbon Cutting at Falcon's Lea Park

This morning the Town of Davie held a ribbon cutting ceremony at Falcons Lea Park, next to the Ivanhoe Fire Station. The new 4 ½ acre neighborhood park is located at 14900 Stirling Road in Davie and provides picnic tables, a shelter rental and a play area. The park is open from 9 a.m. to dusk.

Photo: Councilmember Susan Starkey, Councilmember Marlon Luis and Mayor Tom Truex Join Staff and Residents at the Ribbon Cutting at Falcon's Lea Park [*click* photo to enlarge]

Davie Dedicates Basketball Courts in Memory of Daniel Wultz

On October 11th, the Town of Davie dedicated basketball courts at Shenandoah Park in memory of David Wultz.

Daniel Wultz was wounded in April 2006 when a Palestinian suicide bomber blew himself up at a Tel Aviv restaurant. He died a month later, age 16. He had close ties with the Town of Davie, and had in the past attended school in Davie.

Photo: Mayor Tom Truex with family of Daniel Wultz at the dedication of basketball courts in Davie's Shenandoah Park. [*click* photo to enlarge]

VIDEO ONLINE: Davie Mobile Home/Affordable Housing Crisis

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This is an interesting short video featuring Davie activist, Frank Serra. I have nothing to do with the content of his video. I don't endorse it. I'm not promoting it. However, I do have a lot of respect for Mr. Serra's commitment to this issue. He does an excellent job of explaining the problem and describing some possible solutions.

"Displacement of Residents from Mobile Homes In Florida. (9:34) Homes and jobs in Florida. This quiet crisis is explored by Frank Serra, of the Town of Davie....Mobile homes Affordable Housing Town of Davie." (Source: YouTube)

Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to Hold Workshops on Converting High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes (HOV) to High Occupancy Toll (HOT) facilities.

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced several public workshops to discuss two proposed toll lanes running northbound; and two proposed toll lanes running southbound on I-95 in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties. The Broward hearing is scheduled as follows:

Monday, October 22, 2007
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Sheraton Ft. Lauderdale Airport Hotel
1825 Griffin Road, Empire Ballroom
Dania, Florida 33004

"In an effort to provide new and enhanced mobility options for motorists and transit users in the region, FDOT is planning a Pilot Project to provide Managed Lanes on I-95, from I-395 in Miami-Dade County, to I-595 in Broward County. This involves the conversion of the existing High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes (HOV) to limited access managed lanes called the '95 Express'... The I-95 Managed Lanes Pilot reflects a growing national trend where urban areas are converting High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes into HOT (High Occupancy Toll) facilities." (Source: Florida Department of Transportation)

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Paradise Village Hosts "Back to School" Party in Davie

Recently I attended the "Back to School" party at Paradise Village in western Davie. My family joined me on a pleasant Sunday afternoon, visiting with the friendly folks at this beautiful mobile home community.

Photo: "Back to School" party in Paradise Village in Davie [*click* photo to enlarge]
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The Agenda for the October 03, 2007 Davie Town Council Meeting is online.

The Davie Town Council Meets at Davie Town Hall for our regular meeting on October 03, 2007. The Agenda is online.

Note the following items, in which there may be general public interest*:

1. Vista View Park: A Resolution approving a request to waive the scenic corridor buffer requirement at Vista View Park expansion, 4001 SW 142 Avenue. (Agenda Item 4.7).
   
2. Personnel Rules, Reimbursement for "Educational Expenses": A Resolution amending Personnel Rules with regard to "payment of tuition costs in self-development courses." Provides for reimbursement of "educational expenses" of up to $3,500 per year. (Agenda Item 4.9).
   
3. Site Plan Modification, Russell Commons, 7800 Davie Road Extension. Site Plan Modification, Russell Commons, 7800 Davie Road Extension, generally located on the Northwest corner of NW 78th Avenue and Davie Road Extension. The petitioner (Associated Engineers of South Florida, Inc.) is requesting site plan modification approval for a 6,944 square foot addition to an existing 6,606 square foot commercial building, total facade renovation and update of amenities including parking area and landscaping. The addition will consist of seven (7) commercial bay areas to add to the existing six (6) bay areas. (Agenda Item 4.31).
   
4. Vista View Park: Master Site Plan, Broward County Vista View Park Expansion, 4001 SW 142 Avenue. (Agenda Item 4.32).
   
5. Variance, Anchor Development, LLC, 2600 Davie Road: Variance to reduce required parking to 16 spaces from 24 spaces. (Agenda Item 6.4).
   
6. Doug Amos Construction, Inc. Doug Amos Construction, Inc., SW 49 Street. Discussion of status of roadway, etc. (Agenda Item 8.1).
   
7. Discussion of take home vehicles policy. (Agenda Item 8.2).
   
8. Operational and Efficiency Study (Agenda Item 9.1).

Rexmere Village in Davie Celebrates With Its "Back to School" Party

Last weekend, my family was honored to attend the "Back to School" party at Rexmere Village in Davie. Rexmere Village is a well kept, attractive mobile home park on at Hiatus and State Road 84. The residents of Rexmere Village are just as nice as the community. We always enjoy spending time with them.

Photo: "Back to School" party at Rexmere Village [*click* photo to enlarge]