The Margate Fire Department is in the process of receiving a new fire truck and is expected to take full delivery in …
David Volz
David Volz
David Volz has worked as a writer in South Florida for 35 years. He has written for the Sun-Sentinel, Hollywood Gazette, School Transportation News, South Dade News Leaders, Observer among others. He has an MA in Communications from Florida Atlantic University and a BA in Communications from Valparaiso University. Volz teaches Communications at Miami Dade College and Palm Beach State College. He lives in Coral Springs and enjoys running and participating in 5Ks and half-marathons.
Movies in the Park Returns to Margate on January 17
On Saturday, January 17, at 6:30 p.m., the City of Margate will host Movies in the Park featuring “The Wild Robot,” a …
Margate Seniors Can Get Free Rides to Medical Appointments Through Doctor Taxi Program
Margate residents who don’t want to drive can receive transportation to their health care provider’s office through the Doctor Taxi program.
Margate to Give Away Paint and Offer Hazardous Household Waste Disposal
Margate is offering free paint and household hazardous waste disposal to city residents.
Sounds at Sundown Returns to Margate Sports Complex
Margate residents who want to enjoy a free concert can come to Sounds at Sundown on Saturday, January 3, at 6:00 p.m.
Snowballs, Music, and Smiles Fill Margate’s Winter Festival
Margate families gathered at the Winter Festival at the Sports Complex for some fun on the evening of December 19.
Margate Elementary School Holds D.A.R.E Graduation
Anthony Careccia wants elementary school students to know they can make good choices and protect themselves.
Margate Recreational Athletes Will Receive a Calypso Cove Pass
Children who sign up for a city recreation sports team will receive one complimentary pass to Calypso Cove water park.
Margate Jewish Community Gathers for Chanukah Menorah Lighting Near City Hall
The Margate Jewish community came together to celebrate Chanukah and light a menorah near City Hall on December 17.
Margate Commission Approves New Fire Chief Positions
The Margate Fire Department will be getting some new leaders.
Broward Schools Superintendent Visits Liberty Elementary Students for AI Activity
Artificial Intelligence is becoming more prominent in the lives of young people and in education.
Preliminary Work Kicks Off 36-Acre Margate City Center, Paving the Way for 950 Apartments, Shops and Parks
Preliminary work is beginning on the mixed-use development planned for Margate City Center.
Clear Smiles Dental welcomed a new dentist to the practice during a ribbon-cutting event on December 4.
Commission Approves Process of Setting Up $60 Million Bond
Margate has begun the process of financing significant improvements to the city’s water and wastewater systems.
Margate residents will still be able to smoke and vape in city parks.
Margate Names Baseball Player as Athlete of the Month
Joel Gonzalez was recognized as the athlete of the month during the November 25 commission meeting.
Margate Moves Ahead with $75K in Tools to Enhance Police Investigations
The Margate commission approved resolutions involving law enforcement equipment at the November 25 meeting.
Thomas Ruzzano Jr. Honored for Rescuing Man Caught in Flash Flood
Thomas Ruzzano, Jr., was honored for helping people escape their flooded cars at Mizner Park.
Margate Commission Confirms New Mayor and Vice Mayor During November Meeting
During the November 25 meeting, the commission voted to appoint Antonio Arserio as the mayor and Anthony Caggiano as vice mayor.
Margate Fair Brings Big Thrills and Fun for Everyone
The Margate Fair will open on the evening of November 21 and run through December 7 at 1000 State Road 7.
Margate residents will see improvements to city medians.
Margate Middle School Student Honored at Commission Meeting
Ashley Terron, an eighth-grade student at Margate Middle School, was honored as Student of the Month
Margate’s ‘Bark in the Park’ Brings Dog Lovers and Families Together
Dog lovers got together at Firefighters Park to enjoy the first Bark in the Park on November 8.
Margate Commission Approves Development Agreement for Mixed-Use Project
A new apartment complex will be coming to Margate.
Margate Commission Approves Ordinances to Allow for Lakes of Carolina Development
Following a long, contentious meeting that lasted until early morning on November 6, the commission approved ordinances to allow Lakes of Carolina …
Margate Celebrates Its Canine Companions at First ‘Bark in the Park’
The dogs of Margate will have an event just for them on Saturday morning, November 8, from 9 a.m. to noon at …
Margate Comes Together for a Family-Friendly Trunk or Treat
Margate families who wanted a safe trick-or-treating experience for their children participated in Trunk or Treat at City Hall on the evening …
Residents to Protest Margate Commission Vote on Carolina Golf Club Redevelopment, Citing Toxic Soil Concerns
A group of residents in the Fairway Estates Homeowners’ Association is planning a protest at the November 5 Margate meeting….
Chris Guthrie and his father, Herman Goodrich, celebrated the new location of their business, C & H Auto Accessories, with a ribbon-cutting …
The Margate Fall Festival brought many people together to enjoy a fun evening at the Sports Complex on October 25.


