Politics

Margate city commissioners are weighing the implementation of speed detection cameras in school zones, sparking a heated debate over safety and revenue.

Legislation filed by state Rep. Christine Hunschofsky (D- Parkland) to toughen screening requirements for certain professionals working with kids cleared the House Human Services …

Progress is being made on the Margate City Center.  During the March 12 CRA meeting, the board voted 5-0 to enter negotiations …

Margate residents will see a new shade structure and other improvements at Firefighter Park/Dog Park.

March is the beginning of Spring, and this year, it is also the beginning of the 2025 Legislative Session, which is scheduled …

Margate residents will see new parking lots replacing existing ones at the Calypso Cove Aquatics facility and Firefighters Park.

The process of improving the Margate water and wastewater system has begun.

The Margate Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will have more money to improve entryway signs and medians.

The Margate Commission approved an ordinance to authorize the issuance of the first series of bonds not to exceed $60 million for …

Margate Commissioner Anthony Caggiano filed a complaint with police accusing fellow Commissioner Tommy Ruzzano of harassing, intimidating, and placing him “in fear …

February 14, the day of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, will always be a day that profoundly impacts many …

It is extremely sad to listen and read of those elected, their spouses and commission candidates using personal insults amongst fellow commissioners.

Margate city commissioners last week ousted Tommy Ruzzano as head of the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency, with one colleague citing Ruzzano’s inappropriate…

Tacarus Boyd was recognized as athlete of the month for January during the Margate Commission meeting on January 22.

The City of Margate is now accepting applications for its Property Improvement Program, a grant initiative encouraging property and business owners to …

On December 20, Margate City Commissioner Anthony Caggiano officially joined the Broward County Solid Waste Advisory Board as an elected voting member, …

Commissioner Anthony Caggiano is excited about the possibilities of a planned city center.

Happy New Year! I hope you and your family had an enjoyable holiday season and are having a great start to a …

The Margate Commission approved two major contracts during the December 4 meeting.

Margate is moving closer to beginning the necessary work on the wastewater system.

Development of the Margate city center property is moving toward the planning phase.

A Margate Middle School Teacher was Honored by the City Commission as “Teacher of the Month.” According to Kenyetta Harrison, chair of …

The City of Margate invites residents to participate in a community survey to help shape the future. The survey is part of …

The month of November and the anticipation of the holiday season can be exciting for many of us as we look forward …

The Margate Commission might consider employing the Broward Sheriff’s Office for fire rescue services, as the city currently maintains its own fire …

As the owner of Big Daddy’s Pizza and Subs, he has provided pizza to local hospitals and first responders.

Margate city commissioners on Wednesday selected Arlene Schwartz as new mayor….

The City of Margate again names its ‘Athlete of the Month.”

Margate is holding its swearing-in ceremony for three commissioners during the Wednesday, November 20 meeting.

During the November 6 meeting, the Margate Commission approved a resolution to accept a $200,000 matching grant from the Florida Recreation Development …