DAVIE UPDATE

By Mayor Judy Paul

Inurseries have sold land to developers because of a strong market. To counter that, we have tried to save open space and expand our trail system to preserve green space and wildlife habitat.

The trail system acts as a habitat and enables wildlife to transverse the town and hopefully stay out of the roadways. We support agriculture through our community gardens at Robbins Lodge Park and encourage the preservation of our natural settings through the NatureScape and Wildlife Habitat programs sponsored by the County. We are a certified NatureScape and wildlife community. You can see all the borrowing owls on the Ridge along Nob Hill or at Owl Park off Flamingo Rd. and 26th St. We are also developing an 84-acre farm park to teach agriculture to residents and to provide green space for wildlife. A group of people, including elementary, middle, and high school students, participate in a new program at Robbins Lodge Park. This program is a series of learning opportunities that include when, where, and what to plant and guidance on the planting, care, and maintenance of various fruits and vegetables. These classes are held at 9:00 am on either Saturday or Sunday. Visit www.www.davie-fl.gov for more details.

I am pleased to announce the annual Mayor's Scholarship Fund, which recognizes students interested in pursuing careers in public service. This year, I will award two $500 scholarships to deserving graduating seniors living in the Town of Davie. Scholarship applications must be submitted by Friday, April 14th. Winners will be announced during the Town Council Meeting on Wednesday, May 3rd. For more information and submission guidelines, please visit www.davie-fl.gov.

The Town of Davie appreciates our local Veterans who have proudly served our great nation. The Moving Wall, a traveling half-sized replica of the Vietnam War Memorial, will visit Coral Springs from May 5th–7th. The Town of Davie will provide a shuttle service for Veterans and their families on Saturday, May 6th, and Sunday, May 7th, leaving from the Pine Island Multipurpose Center in Bamford Sports Complex/Pine Island Park.

Pre-registration for the shuttle service is required as seating is limited. Veterans who ride the shuttle will spend about an hour onsite at the Moving Wall. Ceremonies will also take place throughout the day. Specifics on sign up can be made through our Parks and Recreation Dept. For questions and inquiries, please call the Pine Island Multipurpose Center at (954) 327-3941.