Seabreezes Fort Lauderdale

Commissioner's Message - February 2012

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I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all the input you have provided on the many issues that come before the Commission. I would also like to call your attention to the items below that may be of interest to you and your neighbors.  

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Upcoming Elections: The City held its primary election in conjunction with the National Presidential Preference Primary, on Tuesday, January 31, 2012. This year, the primary was held for the Mayor’s Office and District II, as there were more than two candidates for these seats. Congratulations to Mayor John ‘Jack’ Seiler and Commissioner Charlotte Rodstrom for winning reelection in the primary. The City will hold its next general election on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 (see www.fortlauderdale.gov/clerk/election.htm).

Fighting Neighborhood Crime: Our Police Department continues to hold its informative community-outreach events in District IV on the 2nd Wednesday and Thursday of every month. Upcoming West Sector meetings are set for February 8th and March 14th at the Riverside Park Community Center, 555 SW 11th Avenue. The February 9th and March 8th Meetings, for the East Sector, will be held at the Croissant Park Community Center, 245 West Park Drive. Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m., and I encourage you and your neighbors to attend.

• Please remember to keep valuables out of sight in your car while it is unattended. Items such as wallets, purses, GPS systems, and garage door openers will only entice thieves. To review the Police Department’s web page for advice on how to safeguard not only yourself, but also your belongings, go to www.flpd.org/index.aspx?page=72.

• Don’t forget, you can consult www.RAIDSonline.com for reports on crime in your neighborhood.

Getting Around in District IV

• All boat traffic using the Tarpon River between SW 9th Avenue and SW 4th Avenue will be restricted due to bridge maintenance on US 1 until Spring 2012. Boat traffic will still have access to the Intracoastal Waterway during bridge maintenance, and vessels may approach to within 100 feet of the bridge.

• I-595 Express Corridor Improvements Project: See The Express News online at www.i-595.com/index.asp.

• During sanitary sewer and water main improvements, portions of Riverland Road are restricted to LOCAL TRAFFIC only. See the closures and detours Map 1 and Map 2.

Pre-Agenda Meetings: Our meetings begin at 5:30 p.m. on the Monday before a Commission Meeting (unless that Monday is a holiday). The agenda is discussed, as well as any other topics that may arise. On the first Monday of the month, we’re in the 8th Floor Cafeteria at City Hall, and on the third Monday, we’re in the 8th Floor Conference Room at City Hall. Please call the office if you have any questions or need details.

Office Contact: MJ Matthews at 954-828-5028; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please also note that I’m available to attend your HOA meetings to update your neighborhood on City issues, as well as to answer your questions or concerns. Simply contact MJ to schedule. If you would like to be on our e-distribution list for notifications and general information, please let us know and your e-mail address will be added.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

• Sunday, February 26th, is the Sailboat Bend Centennial Home and Garden Tour. I hope you can join us at 11:00 a.m. for this tour, which will showcase Sailboat Bend’s historic homes, private gardens, and historic public facilities. To volunteer or otherwise contribute to this event, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

• Monday, March 5th, is the deadline for students to submit entries in the Drop Savers Water Conservation Art Contest to celebrate Drinking Water Week, May 6-12, 2012. See www.fortlauderdale.gov/dropsavers.

• St. Patrick’s Day festivities are set for Friday, March 9th (street striping) and Saturday, March 10th (parade and festival). More detailed announcements are forthcoming.

Romney Rogers
District 4 Commissioner