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The News & Notes You Need to Know About
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Landscape Master Plan Public Meeting
Thursday, July 25
6:30 - 8:00 PM | 9090 SW 50th Pl, Cooper City FL 33328
Share your thoughts and opinions on City signage, landscaping and aesthetics during tonight’s public meeting at City Hall, starting at 6:30 PM.
Unable to attend in person? Join the meeting online via Zoom and take part in live polling.
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City Commission Meeting Recap |
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The City Commission convened for a Budget Workshop and Regular Meeting on Tuesday, July 23
During the Regular Meeting, the City Commission approved a tentative operating millage rate and established a tentative fire assessment rate.
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During this week’s City Commission Regular Meeting, we honored Bloodhound K9 Macie, who served our community from April 2013 through January 2023. A proclamation was read to recognize Macie, following her passing on June 28, 2024.
Deputy Kelli Covet was teamed up with K9 Macie in April of 2013. According to Deputy Covet, once she met Macie, “It was love at first sight.” After a life of unwavering service, K9 Macie retired from BSO in January 2023.
Macie attended over 346 demonstrations and community events during her career, with 120 specifically in Cooper City. She responded to 1,118 calls for service and had 523 deployments. From 2016 through the end of her career, Macie had over 100 confirmed tracks, assists and finds. Macie was also the first BSO-certified therapy dog. Rest in peace, sweet Macie.
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Precautionary Boil Water Orders Lifted Following Two Water Main Breaks
The Utilities Department repaired two water main breaks on Monday, July 22. One break occurred along SW 118 Terrace and SW 48 Court, affecting 20 homes.
The other break occurred within Cooper City Plaza located along Griffin Road, east of Palm Avenue. Following 48 hours of testing, water was found to be clear in both areas leading the respective precautionary boil water orders to be lifted.
If you have questions about either water main break, please contact the Utilities Department by calling 954-434-5519.
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BEFORE & AFTERCARE PROGRAMS |
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Cooper City's Parks and Recreation Department is proud to offer Before and Aftercare Programs for elementary school students and Pioneer Middle School students throughout the school year. The program for elementary school students is held at the Community Center and consists of recreational activities and homework assistance. The middle school program, exclusively for Pioneer Middle Schools students, is held at Pioneer Middle School and consists of recreational activities, computer lab, and homework assistance.
Registration for the 2024 - 2025 school year currently in progress.
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High school students can earn volunteer service hours through our Student Assistant Volunteer (SAV) Program | |
Summer Bash Adoption Event |
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Broward County Animal Care invites you to the upcoming Summer Bash, a free adoption event with special guest Susan Kelleher, DVM, a renowned celebrity veterinarian and star of Dr.K’s Exotic Animal ER on Disney Plus.
The day will be filled with family-friendly games, facility tours, educational booths, food trucks, and of course the opportunity to meet and adopt adorable pets looking for their forever home.
Join on Saturday, July 27 at 11 a.m. at the Broward County Animal Care, 2400 S.W. 42 Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312.
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The final day for Broward County residents to request a mail-in ballot for the Primary Election on August 20 is quickly approaching. The last day to request a mail-in ballot is Thursday, August 8. | |
Household Hazardous Waste Pickup | Next pickup date is Saturday,
August 17 | |
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Freedom Month Sales Tax Holiday ends July 31 | |
Back to School Sales Tax Holiday begins July 29 | |
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National Night Out
Join the Broward Sheriff’s Office as we observe “National Night Out Against Crime,” an annual event designed to strengthen our neighborhoods through police and community partnerships. This is a perfect opportunity to get to know the BSO deputies who patrol your streets and unite with your neighbors in the fight against crime.
This event will include exciting law enforcement demonstrations and activities, school supply giveaways*, DJ, inflatables, face painters, balloon twisters, food trucks, and a special live performance from Orlando Mendez!
Registration is FREE.
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September 14, 2024 | 9 AM - 12 PM
Suellen H. Fardelmann Sports Complex
Touch-a-Truck is a chance to get up close, sit behind the wheel, honk the horn, and explore the interesting vehicles you see on the road every day.
This event is complimentary and will include a first hour, which is sensory friendly.
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September 27, 2024 | 6 PM - 8 PM
Community Center
Drop of your slightly used books between Monday, July 15 through Friday, September 20 at the Community Center and/or Pool and Tennis Center. Return on September 27 to swap old stories for new adventures!
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Activities
Parks & Recreation
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Our campers have been everywhere! Last week, Teen Camp spent an exciting day at Sea World - talk about an awesome field trip. As for this week, campers enjoyed a Summer Bash with bounce houses and water slides at Suellen H. Fardelmann Sports Complex and took in a ball game at Loan Depot Park where the Miami Marlins squared off with the Baltimore Orioles. | |
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Cooper City Active Adults Program Recap | |
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Chai Latte Music provided Ukulele lessons and a sing-a-long with a variety of instruments.
A few participants brought some other fun instruments to play and showcase like hand bells, a guitar, a Glockenspiel percussion instrument and even spoons!
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Upcoming Cooper City Active Adults Events
Explore a diverse range of activities, classes, and programs tailored just for active adults! Please note, some programs have recently changed.
For further information, call 954-434-4300, extension 255. Alternatively, visit the Community Center or Pool and Tennis Center to pick up a calendar of activities, events, and more.
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Breakfast Bunch
Monday, July 29 at 11:30 A.M.
Lester's Diner - Sawgrass
1393 NW 136th Ave
Sunrise, FL 33323
Departure from Community Center at 11:00 A.M.
RSVP by Wednesday July 24
Set in 50s-themed décor, is a classic American eatery with a home-town feel where you can enjoy a casual dining experience.
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Humana Talk: Partner with your Doctor Tuesday, July 30 at 10:30 A.M.
When it comes to your health, you can’t afford to stand on the sidelines.
It’s important to be an active part of your healthcare team by talking with your doctor about important ways to improve your quality of life.
Light refreshments will be available.
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Sweet Aloha Ice Cream
Tuesday, August 13 at 12 P.M.
Bus departs from the Community Center at 11:45 AM
Sweet Aloha Ice Cream is a family-owned local ice cream shop offering tropical and traditional ice cream flavors.
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Old Davie School Historic Museum
Friday, September 20 | 11:00 AM
Bus departs from the Community Center at 10:30 AM
The Old Davie School invites visitors to experience South Florida’s agricultural past, and its economically diverse region. With artifacts, photographs, articles and maps, a visit to the museum takes visitors back in time to experience the vibrant history that shaped this community.
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Step into a Fitness Routine
The Cooper City Fitness Center is located at the Pool and Tennis Center. Explore your health insurance for membership benefits. An individual annual gym membership starts at only $85.60 for seniors (age 62+). An individual annual membership for Cooper City residents, age 14-61, is $139.10.
Non-residents can also enjoy the facilities. Get more information by visiting our Facilities page or call 954-436-7300.
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Home Watch Program
Did you know the Broward Sheriff's Office Cooper City District has a free Home Watch Program?
With this program, a deputy will check your home regularly while you are away. An exterior check of your home will be conducted to make sure there have been no unlawful entries and that no other obvious problems have occurred outside of your home. To sign up for this FREE service, please fill out the Home Watch form and visit the BSO Cooper City District Office (10580 Stirling Rd.) to complete registration.
If you have questions, call the BSO Cooper City District at (954) 435-2000.
My Safe Florida Home
The My Safe Florida Home Program offers eligible home owners the opportunity to make an application for a wind mitigation home inspection free of charge by the State.
For more information click here.
Fingerprinting Services
The BSO Cooper City District is now providing complimentary fingerprinting services to Cooper City residents and business owners. Fingerprinting is available by appointment only on Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to noon and Thursdays from noon to 3 p.m.
Passport Appointments
Passport appointments every 15 minutes at City Hall.
Alert Cooper City
Register for our mass notification service that allows us to alert you. You opt-in to enter your contact information and subscribe to notifications you care about. The information you provide is used for notifications and will not be used for any other purpose. For more information click here.
What to Do If 911 Does Not Answer:
If a Cooper City resident calls 911 and receives no answer, there's no need to panic. You can call the BSO Cooper City station directly at 954-435-2000. It's worth noting that Cooper City's BSO station is the only BSO district to have a staffed lobby 24/7, 365 days a year.
Have an Emergency Plan for Any Occasion. Be Prepared!
Here are some resources to help you prepare for a disaster and how to stay informed before, during and after a major crisis
Florida Disaster Plan & Prepare
My Safe Florida
PACE Florida
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