March Article

            I begin this article with a heavy heart as our community has recently lost two dear friends, and so have I.  Our City’s deepest sympathies remain extended to the families of Dr. Steven Paul and Ron Dan.  Dr. Paul is a primary person responsible for our fabulous dog park, which we recently named in his honor during a live telecast of our Commission meeting in early February, which he and his family were able to see.  Dr. Paul was always a great contributor at our Commission meetings, a voice of reason, and a lover of all of our community members including our animals.

            Ron Dan, owner of Desron Catering, and another longtime contributor to our City, also passed away recently due to cancer.  I was deeply moved at Ron’s memorial service by the eulogies given by his beautiful wife, Desiree, and his three children, and their remarks about such a loving, strong and unselfish man.   Both Ron Dan and Dr. Paul will be sorely missed by our community.

            As you may or may not know, we are about to head into our next strategic planning session as a Commission to decide on a new budget.  We welcome your input as our budget

will reflect your values.  As I write this, I’m looking forward to progressing even further with our Commission as we are about to hold our first retreat of the year. 

At the time you read this, a year will have passed since I was elected as Mayor, and I have to say it has been a fulfilling year. Thank you to all of the residents who took the time to meet with me and discuss the future of our City.

This month, there are a variety of exciting events that you and your family will not want to miss.

            Our Town America will be holding its 27^th annual family festival from March 9 to 11 at the Sportsplex. The festival hours will be Friday, March 9 from 6 – 11 p.m., Saturday, March 10, from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday, March 11, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  The festival is geared towards family fun and includes live entertainment, food court, amusements, arts and crafts, merchant booths, classic car show, games, and the traditional “Miss Our Town Beauty Pageant.” For more information, visit ourtownamerica.org or call 954-752-0126.

The third annual Coral Springs Festival of the Arts will be held the weekend of March 17 and 18 at The Walk on

      Our Family Concert Series continues this month with The Fabulons. This band will delight us with a mixture of 50s – 80s music on Saturday, March 24 at 7 p.m. at Betti Stradling Park, 10301 Wiles Road. The concert is free, and you’re welcome to bring your lawn chairs and coolers. For more information, please call 954-345-2200.

      Also this month, the City will hold its annual “Support our Troops” event to show our support and appreciation for men and women currently serving in the U.S. military and military veterans. Be sure to visit the City’s website to find out the details of this upcoming event.

Posted: Thursday, Feb 15, 2007