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Stirling Rd Improvements at Davie Rd Ext to be discussed Jan 20

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding a meeting to discuss proposed improvements to be made on State Road 848/Stirling Road at the Davie Road Extension intersection in the Town of Davie.

January 18th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Davie,Latest news,Local news,Transportation | Read More »

EASE Holiday Toy Drive in Davie Needs Your Help

The Davie Emergency Assistance Service Effort, (E.A.S.E.) Foundation is in need of toys for girls and boys ages 6-12. The EASE Holiday Toy Drive provides toys for Davie families in need. The EASE Foundation has made the following suggestions for boys and girls ages 6-12. For boys the suggestions are sports equipment, watches, sport jerseys, [...]

December 18th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Davie,Families,Holiday,Latest news,Local news | Read More »

Davie opens new skateboard arena on Friday, Dec. 17

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The Town of Davie will host the grand opening of its new skateboard area on Friday, December 17, 2010, at 6 p.m. The skateboard area is located at Pine Island Park, 3801 South Pine Island Road. The public is invited to attend and to use the facility. The Mayor, Councilmembers, and staff are all excited [...]

December 13th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Davie,Families,Featured,Local news,Recreation,Sports | Read More »

Davie hosting green fair Dec. 11

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The Town of Davie will be sponsoring a Green Fair on Saturday, December 11 that will provide an exciting opportunity to discover new green products, reduce your carbon footprint and learn to live a healthier lifestyle. In addition to vendors, representatives from the town’s Green Environmental Energy Committee will also be on hand to catch [...]

December 9th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Davie,Emerging Green,Families,Local news | Read More »

Davie police opens new gun-range training facility

Davie police facility

The Town of Davie Police Department recently had a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open its new gun range training facility located at 1230 South Nob Hill Road. Police Chief Patrick Lynn along with his command staff conducted tours and answered questions for visitors. “The new training facility is an important new addition to the [...]

December 6th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Davie,Latest news,Local news | Read More »

Davie Town Hall Official Drop-Off Location for Toys for Tots

The Town of Davie will participate in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program by providing an official drop-off location at Davie Town Hall located at 6591 Orange Drive and at the Davie Pine Island Multipurpose Center at 3801 South Pine Island Road.

November 22nd, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Davie,Families,Holiday,Local news,Military | Read More »

Davie man killed in Afghanistan

Staff Sgt. Juan Rivadeneira

A Davie man was killed this week in Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Juan L. Rivadeneira, 27,of Davie, died Nov. 13 in the Kandahar province, Afghanistan. Rivadeneira, along with Corporal Jacob R. Carver, 20, and Specialist Jacob C. Carroll, 20, died  when an insurgent suicide bomber detonated a vest bomb and struck their unit. Rivadeneira has been in [...]

November 16th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Davie,Latest news,Local news,Military | Read More »

9th Annual Old Davie Christmas

Tack up the mistletoe and trim up the tree! Santa is on his way with lots of goodies for children at the Old Davie School Historical Museum, located at 6650 Griffin Road. The 9th Annual Old Davie Christmas will take place on Sunday, December 5, 2010, from 12 noon to 3 p.m.

November 15th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Davie,Families,Holiday,Local news | Read More »

Davie launches Veterans resource directory

The Housing and Community Development Department has created a veterans resource guide and service directory that can be viewed on Davie’s  Town’s website. There are a myriad of local, state, and federal services and programs available for veterans. The Housing and Community Development Department developed these resource tools to make it easier for veterans to [...]

November 12th, 2010 | Posted in Davie,Local news,Military,Real Estate | Read More »

SFWMD Invests in 19 Alternative Water Supply Projects; five in Broward

Projects will help reduce South Florida’s reliance on traditional freshwater sources

To continue protecting South Florida’s water resources, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Governing Board today approved the investment of $3.45 million in funding assistance for 19 alternative water supply projects across the region. A complete list of the 19 approved projects is available here. “Development of alternative water sources is an important part [...]

November 10th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Coconut Creek,Davie,Everglades,Featured,Miramar,Pompano Beach | Read More »

Davie looking community trust non-profit board members

The Town of Davie has an exclusive opportunity for residents to make a true difference in their community. The Town is in the initial phase of creating the Davie Community Chest. The Davie Community Chest is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that will seek to raise funds in innovative ways to provide for annual endowments to [...]

November 10th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Davie,Local news,Non-profit organizations | Read More »

New Water and Fire Damage Restoration Business Opens to Serve Ft. Lauderdale

Daniel Rizzi is the owner of Rainbow International of Broward County. His business offers water, fire, smoke and mold damage cleanup and restoration services as well as carpet, grout and tile cleaning. Communities served include Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood, Davie, Cooper City, Pembroke Pines and Weston.

November 10th, 2010 | Posted in Business,Davie,Fort Lauderdale,Hollywood,Local news,New businesses,Pembroke Pines,Weston,cooper city | Read More »

Tickets Now On Sale for A Streetcar Named Desire

Actors Community Theatre (ACT) of Davie proudly present, A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams, directed by Jack Annunziata. Tennessee Williams’ sordid drama of lust and madness takes place in the New Orleans French Quarter. Blanche, a former Southern Belle, down on her luck, comes to live with her sister, Stella. Tennessee Williams’ play reveals [...]

November 7th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Davie,Families,Latest news,Local news,Theater | Read More »

Davie hosting Veterans Day service

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The Town of Davie in collaboration with Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Chair Bill Leibowitz will host a Veterans Day memorial service on Thursday, November 11, 2010, beginning at 10 a.m., at Veterans Park located at 5750 S.W. 39th Street in Davie. Join Davie Mayor Judy Paul, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, and others as Davie [...]

November 4th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Davie,Events,Holiday,Local news,Military | Read More »

Former Miami Dolphin Manny Fernandez Honored December 2

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Manny Fernandez, a legendary member of the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins and an executive at First American Title Insurance, will be honored for his 40 years of dedication to South Florida in a December 2, 2010 tribute benefitting the Joseph Meyerhoff Senior Center. The dinner event, which will be held at the Signature Grand in [...]

November 1st, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Davie,Events,Local news,Non-profit organizations,Sports | Read More »

Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival starts this weekend

By Rachel Galvin The 25th annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival begins this weekend with its opening night comedic film, “Nice Guy Johnny,” held at Bailey Hall at Broward College, 3501 SW Davie Rd., Davie, 33314, directed by Ed Burns, who will be in attendance with cast members: Matt Bush, Kerry Bishe, Aaron Lubin and [...]

October 20th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Culture,Davie,Film,Fort Lauderdale,Latest news,Local news | Read More »

Davie gets AA rating from Fitch

The Town of Davie is pleased to announce that it has received the impressive rating of AA from Fitch. “Just five years ago the Town of Davie was in the midst of obvious financial mismanagement exemplified by the lateness of our annual financial reports. With dedicated attention to correcting these issues by a loyal and [...]

October 18th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Davie,Latest news,Local news,Money | Read More »

SFWMD, USDA agree on operation of “Bug Nursery” in Davie

Caterpillars of the brown lygodium moth (left) feed on invasive Old World climbing fern (Lygodium microphyllum), which can completely cover and shade out native plants.

The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Governing Board today approved a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) to operate and manage a science facility to raise insects for use as biological controls. These insects will be used to control the spread of invasive exotic plant species, such as [...]

October 17th, 2010 | Posted in Animals,Broward County,Davie,Environmental,Fort Lauderdale,Local news | Read More »

Broward County Sports Hall of Fame Inducts 2010 Class of All-Stars

Notre Dame’s all-time leading rusher, three accomplished rodeo brothers, a former Florida Panthers star goal tender, a top-rated female golfer, and one of Florida State University’s unsurpassed great quarterbacks, head up the 2010 Broward County Sports Hall of Fame, presented by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau Sports Development office. These seven greats [...]

October 17th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Davie,Families,Fort Lauderdale,Latest news,Local news,Sports | Read More »

Davie Receives Additional Funds to Purchase Foreclosures

Receives Additional Funds to Purchase Foreclosures

September 23rd, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Davie,Latest news,Local news,Real Estate | Read More »

Halloween events in Broward 2010

Snyder Park Halloween Poster Family

This is a work in progress, so check back regularly as events are added to this list! Email Halloween/Fall festival events to . Click here to enter our Halloween Costume Contest. Post your best pics of Halloweens past to win a four-pack of to the Halloween Festival at Snyder Park. Coconut Creek Halloween Business Expo [...]

September 20th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Coconut Creek,Coral Springs,Dania,Davie,Deerfield Beach,Events,Fort Lauderdale,Holiday,Hollywood,Lauderdale Lakes,Lauderdale by the Sea,Lauderhill,Local news,Miami,Miramar,North Lauderdale,Oakland Park,Palm Beach,Parkland,Pembroke Park,Pembroke Pines,Plantation,Pompano Beach,Southwest Ranches,Sunrise,Tallahassee,Tamarac,West Park,Weston,cooper city,margate,wilton manors | Read More »

Broward gets $27 Million for neighborhoods Hard-hit by Foreclosure

U.S. Housing and Urban Development Deputy Secretary Ron Sims, left, and Broward County Mayor Ken Keechl.

Broward County received more than $27 million today to assist communities struggling to reverse the effects of the foreclosure crisis. U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Deputy Secretary Ron Sims announced the award at a news conference last Wednesday in Dania Beach. He said that Broward County would individually receive $5,457,535 and 13 Broward County [...]

September 13th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Coral Springs,Davie,Deerfield Beach,Featured,Federal Government,Fort Lauderdale,Hollywood,Lauderhill,Local news,Miramar,Pembroke Pines,Plantation,Real Estate,margate | Read More »

Liberty Park in Davie closing

The Town of Davie Liberty Park located at 13500 SW 8 Street  will be closed for site improvements beginning October 1, 2010.  Construction is scheduled to be completed by April of 2011.  Improvements to be constructed include perimeter fencing, a basketball court, a playground, one shelter with two picnic tables, one bike rack, three park [...]

September 10th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Davie,Families,Latest news,Local news,Recreation | Read More »

Annual Back to School Bluegrass Festival at Old Davie School

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The Old Davie School, located at 6650 Griffin Road, will be hosting its Third Annual Back to School Bluegrass and Bar-B-Que on Sunday, September 19, 2010, from 12 to 5 p.m. Come and enjoy the music brought to you by the South Florida Bluegrass Association. Delicious bar-b-que, arts and crafts vendors, a rummage sale, and [...]

September 9th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Davie,Events,Local news,Music | Read More »

Officials celebrate Broward College Public Safety Institute ground-breaking

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Continuing his focus on strengthening Florida’s economy, Governor Charlie Crist praised the progress of the Broward College Public Safety Institute during a recent groundbreaking dedication ceremony in Broward County on Aug. 18. The project, which has been in progress for 10 years, is expected to create more than 200 constructions jobs. “In addition to increasing [...]

August 29th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,College,Davie,Schools | Read More »

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