Food truck nights in Pompano Beach
From David Volz
Don’t feel like cooking? Save the dates and #ComeHungry! Let us take care of the Friday night cooking for you and your family on the 4th Friday of every month.
Come to Pompano Beach and enjoy an evening of great food and entertainment as the Parks and Recreation Department presents “Food Truck Frenzy.” The gates open at 6:00 p.m. at the Sample McDougald House located at 450 NE 10th Street, where there will be a large variety of tasty food and delicious treats to choose from. While you eat, enjoy the sounds of music from the different genres listed below. There will also be backyard games such as cornhole, giant Jenga, etc.
There is no entry fee however the optional food is for purchase.
- January 28th Reggae
- February 24th Country
- March 24th Pop featuring a Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt
- April 28th Karaoke – Pick your own genre
- May 26th Classic Rock
Pompano Beach to begin second segment of Streetscape Improvements
From David Volz
The City of Pompano Beach will begin the second segment of its Streetscape Improvements to Atlantic Boulevard and Dixie Highway beginning on January 17th. The project will realign Atlantic Boulevard, creating a signature entrance to the heart of our City and setting the foundation for our new Downtown.
Segment One included improvements on Dixie Highway from McNab Road to SW 3rd Street.
Segment Two will include improvements from SW 3rd Street to NE 10th Street on Dixie Highway and from west of NW 6th Avenue to east of Cypress Road on Atlantic Boulevard. Construction will be sequenced in order to minimize the inconvenience to the public.
On Dixie Highway, construction will begin at NE 10th Street and work will progress southward to Atlantic Boulevard. This phase of construction will occur in the center of the roadway, where the existing median will be removed and a new median will be constructed. Between NE 10th Street and Atlantic Boulevard on Dixie Highway, one lane of travel will remain open in each direction.
On Atlantic Boulevard, work will begin west of Dixie Highway in the center median. Two through lanes in both the east and west direction of travel on Atlantic Boulevard will remain open during this phase of construction.
Prior to construction, messaging boards will be strategically placed at various locations advising the public of upcoming construction, as well as suggested alternate routes.
This phase of construction is expected to take approximately three months to complete. Construction updates will continue to be provided to the public as the project progresses.
The Progress in Pompano! Project to improve the Atlantic Boulevard and Dixie Highway corridor was made possible after a successful collaboration with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to acquire Dixie Highway in its entirety in the City of Pompano Beach. This acquisition was essential in order for the City to have the flexibility to add major beautification elements to the project for Pompano Beach’s new signature entrance. FDOT transferred almost $5 million in funding to the City as this money had already been designated for the resurfacing of Dixie Highway. The City will also receive approximately $25 million from the Broward County Penny for Transportation Surtax fund which is designated for transportation. Additionally, funding was provided by the City’s General Obligation (GO) Bond and Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA).
City of Oakland Park honors volunteers
From David Volz
The City of Oakland Park is fortunate to have a dedicated Volunteer Corps that repeatedly shows up to support our community and provide vital services to residents. In 2022, the Oakland Park Volunteer Corps donated over 3,000 hours of their time, representing an economic impact of about $80,000. The City hosted a recognition award ceremony in December to honor these selfless individuals.
Pat Crowley was named 2022 Volunteer of the Year for donating close to 200 hours. Pat is an integral member of the graffiti patrol and worked in several different departments in the City, including Parks and Leisure Services and the Clerk’s Office.
Myah Pierre was named 2022 Youth Volunteer of the Year for exceeding expectations and contributing over 140 hours to the City’s Summer Camp program. She is a model volunteer who takes pride in connecting with the campers and positively impacting their lives.
James Recovery & Foundation Center was named 2022 Volunteer Team of the Year for donating over 160 hours at various City volunteer events, including National Good Neighbor Day, tree giveaways, park cleanups, neighborhood cleanups, and the Adopt-A-Street program.
Chen Senior Medical Center was named 2022 Volunteer Business Partner of the Year for participating in the City’s 55+ Active Adults Program. The Center donated 158 volunteer hours through resident activities, home food deliveries, hurricane kit distributions, Active Adult trips, and special events
