From finances to civic engagement, dark clouds are gathering over Florida cities. Wilton Manors could find itself at the center of the storm through no fault of its own.
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Welcome to the Wilton Manors Gazette where we cover all things Wilton Manors and Oakland Park.
Some type of change is coming to Wilton Manors parking program. What it will entail is becoming increasingly clear. But who will run it? That’s still an open question.
Curiosity and anxiety. Those seem to be the two most common responses to property tax reform in Florida. The legislature is working on several iterations and some type of change is likely to make its way to the November ballot and would require 60% of voters to approve. Any change wouldn’t take effect until the 2028 budget year, which begins on Oct. 1, 2027.
Overgrown on the outside, unlivable on the inside, frustrated neighbors on all sides. A pair of problematic properties were addressed during the Wilton Commission’s meeting Feb. 10.
As rainbow crosswalks disappear in the shadow of tyranny, everything else is turning rainbow. That’s the case in Wilton Manors.
As is so often the case with development in Wilton Manors, an ambitious developer is dealing with an apprehensive community. We’re watching this play out as everyone tries to have their say in the future of Shoppes of Wilton Manors/Alibi Plaza.
Wilton Manors continues to support the organizations that support the community. During an unusually short meeting on Jan. 27, they voted to increase the city’s donation to the Early Learning Coalition of Broward County (ELC) from the proposed amount of $3,100 to $4,240. This matches the donation they made last year.
Sometimes it takes a long time to undo the damage done by someone you trusted. That’s certainly the case for Julian’s Fountain of Youth (JFOY). After nearly two years, its non-profit tax status has been restored.
The atmosphere is electric around city hall, specifically in the parking lot. Wilton Manors debuted ten new charging stations for electric cars. They sit in the back corner of the parking lot at city hall.
With the possibility of major changes to Florida’s property tax system, Wilton Manors commissioners are taking a cautious approach to city staffing. During their meeting on Jan. 13, commissioners told City Manager Leigh Ann Henderson to consult them before filling any future vacancies.
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