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Wilton Manors’ city commission chamber was packed with people wanting to be heard on the most ambitious development for the city in more than ten years. The standing-room only crowd heard updates on the latest plan to redevelop The Shoppes of Wilton, aka Alibi Plaza.
Costumes, camp, and cash. That’s what it takes to make Wicked Manors one of South Florida’s most popular Halloween parties a success. While this year’s theme hasn’t been announced, organizers are getting a financial boost.
Full disclosure: I am a homesteaded property owner who would welcome lower taxes. I also serve as Vice Mayor of Wilton Manors, one of the best cities in America. I am writing here in my personal capacity, after carefully weighing the proposed property tax reform measure headed to voters this November.
Julie Carson has lived in all parts of the city, has served on the city commission, and has an extensive professional resume outside government. Now, six years after departing the dais, she wants back up, this time in the center seat.
“NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF WILTON MANORS, FLORIDA, HEREBY PROCLAIMS THE MONTH OF JUNE AS: LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH AND SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH, AS STONEWALL PRIDE DAY”.
The breakfast buffet at the Three Mayors Breakfast was delicious, but some attendees may have lost their appetites. The annual event, organized by Wilton Manors Business Association (WMBA) and presented by Grieco Ford, brought business owners to Pub On the Drive.
A proposal with tenuous support completely collapsed after residents and city commissioners clashed during the May 26 commission meeting in Wilton Manors.
What if the governor targets Wilton Manors? What if the governor removes city commissioners? What if he tries to appoint his people and impose his will?
A busted sewage pipe is never good news, especially for a bar. There’s also no reasonable way to delay repairs. So when Ramrod faced this situation, they had to close for four days. Patrons had to find a new spot for a few nights and staff had to rebudget their finances.
Don D’Arminio is seen everywhere. Ribbon cuttings, neighborhood socials, out with friends, and, of course, sitting on the dais in the Wilton Manors city commission chamber. Much of his work there is unseen, but is felt throughout the city. Now he is running for a second term.
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