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Tue Dec 09, 2008

Forest Ridge "Holly Day Parade and Fair"

Forest Ridge held it's 9th annual "Holly Day Parade and Fair" this past weekend. Hundreds of people attend this event every year. Civic pride runs high in Forest Ridge. When you attend the parade, it's easy to see why. Forest Ridge is simply a fantastic place to live. The residents are friendly and involved. The community's volunteer leadership is hard working and dedicated.

Congratulations on another successful parade and best wishes for the Holly Days!

Photo: Mayor Tom Truex and Janet Truex in the 2007 Forest Ridge Holly Day Parade. [*click* photo to enlarge]

Wed Nov 19, 2008

Davie Rededicates Veterans' Park

This past Saturday, November 15, 2008, the Town of Davie, in cooperation with the Playland Village Community Association and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, held a rededication of Veterans Park. The park is located at 5750 SW 39 St, in Davie.

Veterans Park is dedicated to the memory of our American veterans from all wars. We honor the sacrifices that so many devoted men and women made to keep and protect freedom at home and abroad. As I noted in my remarks at the rededication ceremony, the Town has not always kept this park in the best of repairs. Likewise, our country has not always shown our veterans the respect they are due. I'm committed to keeping this park and our respect for our veterans in good repair in the future.

Photo: Rededication of Veterans' Park in Davie [*click* photo to enlarge]

Wed Sep 24, 2008

Prayer Rally Packs Town Hall in Davie.

This is one event that is hard to describe if you were not there to experience it for yourself. Inclement weather forced us to use the backup location, inside the Town Council Chambers, rather than the front steps of Town Hall, as planned. It's hard to say how many people would have joined us for prayer outside. As it was, the inside of Council chambers was filled to capacity, with many more listening outside on speakers.

The prayer rally was multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, multi-denominational and non-political. It was completely about praying to God--which was done in abundance.

Photo: Mayor Tom Truex addresses Prayer Rally at Davie Town Hall [*click* photo to enlarge]

Thu Aug 28, 2008

Liguori's Fired Up Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting

Yesterday I joined a large group from the Davie-Cooper City Chamber of Commerce at the grand opening and ribbon cutting at Liguori's Fired Up! This business is a wood oven pizzeria. Wood is actually used to fire the pizza ovens. I have eaten a lot of pizza in my life--some of it quite good. But I don't think I've ever tasted better pizza than at Liguori's Fired Up. Highly recommended, and well worth the drive from all points in Broward, Dade, Palm Beach, Monroe, Collier, Martin counties, and beyond. Fortunately, it's close to my house, so we'll be back soon to try some of the other items on their menu.

Located at 5810 S. University Drive, Davie, FL; which is the Northeast Corner of University Drive & Stirling Rd. (the Target shopping center--located on east side of Plaza near Office Max ).

Photo: Liguori's Fired Up Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting [*click* photo to enlarge]

Thu Apr 24, 2008

Davie's Waterway Cleanup Draws Record Number of Volunteers

About 500 volunteers helped clean up the South New River (C-11 Canal) this past weekend in Davie. As an added bonus, students who participated in this event received service hours which are required to graduate.

Photo: Volunteers getting ready to go work in Davie's Waterway Cleanup [*click* photo to enlarge]

Mon Apr 21, 2008

Davie and Central Broward Water Control District Host 12th Annual Waterway Cleanup along the South New River (C-11 Canal)

This past weekend, the Town of Davie and the Central Broward Water Control District hosted the 12th Annual WATERWAY CLEAN-UP, a public awareness campaign to keep our waterways clean. This event took place along the C-11 Canal, between State Road 7 and Flamingo Road in Davie.

What started as a group of volunteers gathering on a Saturday every year has grown into a major event involving hundreds of volunteers. Last year�s WATERWAY CLEAN-UP campaign pulled 2 tons of trash from our waterways (this year's trash haul is still being calculated).

As in past years, this year�s �TRASH SPLASH� followed the waterway cleanup. There were free hot dogs and other refreshments for all cleanup volunteers.

Photo: Mayor Tom Truex, with Bonnie Stafiej (far right), Director of Davie's Special Projects and Cultural Arts Department; and other Waterway Cleanup Volunteers [*click* photo to enlarge]

Thu Apr 17, 2008

Davie proclaims May 15, 2008 as MARIA DUPUIS DAY

Davie proclaimed May 15, 2008 as MARIA DUPUIS DAY. Mrs. Dupuis, who celebrates her 100th birthday on May 15th, has resided in Davie for the past 30 years.

Photo: Mayor Tom Truex with centenarian, Maria Dupuis [*click* photo to enlarge]

Wed Apr 16, 2008

Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Meeting on April 16th

The Davie-Cooper City Chamber of Commerce holds it monthly breakfast meeting at 7:30 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each monthly at the Pine Island Ridge Country Club. All local businesses are highly encouraged to join the Chamber of Commerce and participate in Chamber functions.

Photo: Diane Grant, Chair of the Women in Business Committee at the podium. Kathy Blanton, Chamber Chair Person, is standing behind her. [*click* photo to enlarge]

Tue Apr 15, 2008

Florida Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp visits Broward County

I spoke briefly to Florida Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp during his recent trip to Broward County. The Lt. Governor discussed some of the challenges and opportunities which lie in the future for our state. I'm impressed by his pledge to aid Governor Crist in establishing an open, accountable, and transparent administration.

Photo: Florida Lt. Governor, Jeff Kottkamp (left) with Mayor Tom Truex [*click* photo to enlarge]

Mon Apr 14, 2008

Grand Opening for A TWISTED SOFT PRETZEL COMPANY in Davie

Recently I was honored to attend the ribbon cutting and grand opening for A Twisted Soft Pretzel Company in Davie at 5021 S. State Road 7. Their "Philly Pretzel" is a unique and completely fabulous product. Or, as they say at the Twisted Soft Pretzel Company, it's "Pretzelicious!"

Photo: Mayor Tom Truex at Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for "A Twisted Soft Pretzel Company" [*click* photo to enlarge]