Broward County Public Schools is seeking input from neighbors regarding campus improvements and renovations to Bennett Elementary School, located at 1755 N.E. 14 Street in Fort Lauderdale. Information about the upcoming improvements are highlighted in a video presentation on YouTube at https://youtu.be/sxeWgpUoAOc. Neighbors are invited to review the video and then complete a short survey atwww.surveymonkey.com/r/BennettCommunitySurvey to provide feedback, especially those that live in neighborhoods surrounding the school. For more information, please contact Angel Gomez, Governmental Affairs - School Board of Broward County, at 754-321-2608 or mr.gomez@browardschools.com.
Important Deadlines from the Supervisor of Elections Office
The Broward County Supervisor of Elections Office reminds everyone about the following important deadlines related to the November 3 General Election:
Request your Mail in ballot today!
- October 5 - Last day to register to vote in the General Election on November 3
- October 24 - Last day to request a mail-in ballot for the General Election on November 3
For more information, visit the Supervisor of Elections Office website atwww.browardsoe.org.
Check Caller ID to Avoid Contact Tracing Scams
The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) encourages everyone to avoid scams by checking caller ID for phone numbers from official COVID-19 contact tracers. The FDOH is asking Floridians to answer calls from the following three phone numbers: (833) 917-2880, (833) 443-5364 and (850) 583-2419. The Department’s team of contact tracers will discuss potential exposure to COVID-19 with you. For more details, visitfloridahealthcovid19.gov/prevention.
COVID-19 Plasma Donors Needed
According to the Broward County Medical Reserve Corps (BCMRC), there is a critical shortage of plasma in our community. If you tested positive for COVID-19, a small amount of your blood could save the life of someone suffering from the coronavirus right now. Donating plasma is safe and easy. Individuals interested in donating may visitbit.ly/2E1q1fT to register. Thank you for being a hero!
Mayor Trantalis Officially Opens Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Testing Site at Holiday Park
On Friday, Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis announced the opening of the first and only COVID-19 rapid antigen testing site in Broward County, located at Fort Lauderdale’s Holiday Park. In case you missed the announcement, the video is now available on YouTube at youtu.be/OD2BIOdMtcA. Remember to subscribe to our channel to be the first to know when we upload new videos.
Broward County Issues Emergency Order 20-24
Broward County has issued Emergency Order 20-24 which allows restaurants to serve customers on-premises until 11 p.m. Billiard tables and similar games must remain closed. The order prohibits the sale of alcohol for off-site consumption (i.e., alcohol to-go) by restaurants and food establishments from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Take-out and delivery of food is still permitted between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. The order prohibits the consumption of alcohol between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. in areas open to the general public, including but not limited to, “beaches, beach boardwalks, and other pedestrian areas, parks, streets, highways, sidewalks, parking lots and parking areas, and any public area that is immediately adjacent to an establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold or dispensed.” In addition, bars, pubs, breweries, billiard halls and clubs, and cocktail lounges which derive more than 50% of gross revenue from the sale of alcoholic beverages must remain closed. For more details, visit https://bit.ly/3l87Pm4.
Weekly Food Distribution at Mills Pond Park on August 27
The next drive-thru food distribution event hosted by the cities of Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, and Wilton Manors will take place on Thursday, August 27 beginning at 9 a.m. at Mills Pond Park, located at 2201 NW 9 Avenue. Produced in partnership with Feeding South Florida, the event provides healthy and nutritious food to those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Food is distributed on a first come, first served basis (while supplies last). Recipients must remain in their vehicles and will be instructed to open their trunk when volunteers are ready to load it. To access Mills Pond Park, please enter from southbound NW 9 Avenue. For more details, visit bit.ly/2K8cnrn. For more information about Feeding South Florida, visit www.feedingsouthflorida.org. To make a donation to Feeding South Florida, please visit bit.ly/2WJVl8Y.
COVID-19 Testing at Holiday Park
The drive-thru testing site at Fort Lauderdale’s Holiday Park is offering free rapid COVID-19 antigen testing with same day results. Located at U.S. 1 and N.E. 8 Street (just south of Sunrise Boulevard), the Holiday Park testing site is open Tuesday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Rapid testing is available to individuals of any age with COVID-19 symptoms or individuals ages 5 to 17 or 65 and over without COVID-19 symptoms. Appointments and photo ID are required. To schedule an appointment, visit www.tourhealth.com and use the Gov2Go app or Gov2Go web platform. The site uses an on-premises lab to analyze tests with most results delivered via text or email within a two-hour timeframe. In addition to rapid testing, free drive-thru COVID-19 self-swab testing continues to be available at the Holiday Park site to anyone age 5 or older with or without COVID-19 symptoms. No doctor referral needed. Proper photo ID is required. To schedule an appointment for an oral self-swab COVID-19 test, visit https://florida.curativeinc.com/welcome. Patients who do not receive results after 72 hours, may contact Curative Inc. at support@curativeinc.com.
Walk-Up COVID-19 Testing at Lincoln Park
Free walk-up COVID-19 testing is available at Fort Lauderdale’s Lincoln Park, located at 600 N.W. 19 Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. The Lincoln Park testing site is open Tuesday - Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Administered by the Florida Department of Health, the site offers free walk-up testing to anyone with or without COVID-19 symptoms. There are no age or identification requirements and no doctor referral is needed. For more details and to view a video of the Lincoln Park testing site, visit bit.ly/ftlcovid19testing.
Next Virtual City Commission Meeting on September 1
The next Regular Meeting of the Fort Lauderdale City Commission is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 1 at 6:00 p.m. The public will be able to listen to and view the virtual meeting on FLTV, YouTube, Zoom, Comcast Channel 78, and AT&T U-verse Channel 99. The agenda will be posted in the days leading up to the meeting atbit.ly/ftlccagendas. To learn more about virtual City Commission meetings, including how to sign up to speak, visit fortlauderdale.gov/vcmeetings.
Census Ends September 30! Take Action Now!
Attention Neighbors! The U.S. Census Bureau is ending all counting efforts for the 2020 census on September 30, a month earlier than previously announced. That means we all need to work together to take action today! Please help the City of Fort Lauderdale be accurately counted in the 2020 Census. Currently, Fort Lauderdale’s response rate is 53.6%, which is more than 10 percentage points behind the current national response rate of 64.2%, and more than 7 percentage points under the current state of Florida response rate of 60.9%. Counting every neighbor in our City gives us an opportunity to receive our fair share of more than $1.5 trillion in federal funding for infrastructure, schools, housing, roads, healthcare, and public service programs. An accurate census count also provides critical funding for hospitals, disaster recovery, and emergency readiness for pandemics like COVID-19. Please respond to the 2020 Census today! Fill out and mail back the questionnaire sent to your home; complete the census form onlinewww.my2020census.gov; or take the census over the phone by calling 1-844-330-2020.
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Grab and Go Meals
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) reminds parents that grab-and-go meals will be available for students at elementary, middle, and high school locations throughout the District and breakfast will also be available to all BCPS students at no charge. Meals will be distributed on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and from 3 - 5 p.m., in bundles that include multiple days-worth of meals. The afternoon hours were added to provide greater convenience for parents assisting their students with eLearning during the morning hours. For complete details about grab-and-go meals and how to apply for free or reduced-price meals, visit https://bit.ly/31L0qjy.
BCPS Identifies Child Care On-Site Service Providers within High School Zones
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) partners with numerous organizations to continue to support and share resources for students and families. The District has created a map and list, broken down by BCPS high school zones, for private On-Site Child Care Service Providers and locations. Families should contact the Child Care Service Providers directly, as they are not affiliated or endorsed by BCPS. All service providers are fee-based, but financial assistance may be available. Please check with the individual providers. The distribution of these services does not imply recommendation or endorsement by Broward County Public Schools. For more details and to access the map and list, visithttps://bit.ly/2PO3Z2Z.
SFRPC Offering Small Business Loans Through CARES Act
The South Florida Regional Planning Council (SFRPC) has secured more than $5.3 million in funding to help struggling businesses as a result of COVID-19. The small business Revolving Loan Fund CARES Act program is available to eligible businesses including small businesses, sole-proprietors, and 501(c)(3) organizations located within Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade or Monroe Counties. Loan amounts range from $25,000 - $500,000 with fixed interest rates from 3% to 4% and financing for up to 10 years. Funding from the program may be combined with other programs including the Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), or the State of Florida Bridge Loan Program. Personal guaranties and collateral are required. The Revolving Loan Fund CARES Act program is not a grant or forgivable loan. Interested businesses may apply at www.CARESActRLF.org. For more information, please contact Jeff Tart, Senior Loan Officer, at 954-924-3653 or jtart@sfrpc.com.
Stranahan House Presents Virtual History Happy Hour on August 26
Historic Stranahan House presents “Virtual History Happy Hour,” a monthly live online history event that will debut on Wednesday, August 26 at 6:30 p.m. The inaugural program will feature Broward County School educator and historian Michelle Sammartino, who will lead a discussion of Women's Suffrage in the United States and Florida, including the vital role Ivy Cromartie-Stranahan played in the effort. The Virtual History Happy Hour is free for Stranahan House members and Broward Teachers; $8 for non-members. Advanced registration is required. For more details, visit https://bit.ly/2XV9eCu orwww.facebook.com/StranahanHouse.
Masks Mandatory in Establishments; Violators Risk Fines
Broward County Emergency Order 20-21 requires facial coverings to be worn in public and private spaces, including at all establishments, where social distancing cannot be maintained. The order also requires the mandatory use of facial coverings in residential facilities and condominium common areas (including reception areas, hallways, lobbies, and elevators), and requires that masks be worn by all persons in any establishment, other than amenities, regardless of social distancing; all people working in any establishment allowed to operate; and all workers in any establishment involved in preparing, handling or serving food. Any individual or establishment that violates the facial covering requirements is subject to a criminal and/or civil infraction, with fines up to $500 per violation for a criminal misdemeanor, $1,000 per day per violation for a civil citation, or up to $15,000 per violation for a known violation that is irreparable or irreversible. To read Emergency Order 20-21, visit bit.ly/2O9GSis.
Online Dashboard Tracking COVID-19 Violations
An online dashboard is tracking Broward County complaints about businesses not following proper COVID-19 regulations related to operating capacity, social distancing, facial covering and other reopening requirements contained in local emergency orders. The GIS-based website displays details about business complaints received, including: name and location of the business being reported; number and type of warning or citation issued; and complaint outcome (i.e., warning issued, citation issued, complaint resolved, pending inspection, etc.). To access the dashboard and view updates for cities in Broward County, visit http://arcg.is/1riWfH.
Find Local COVID-19 Statistics on Broward County Dashboard
To help residents understand the magnitude of the pandemic locally, Broward County is posting a daily statistical dashboard of COVID-19 indicators. The data includes statistics on number of positive cases, positivity rates, hospitalizations, hospital capacities, and deaths. To view the dashboard, visit https://bit.ly/2CncuPv.
Avoid the Three Cs to Help Slow the Spread
The City of Fort Lauderdale and the Florida Department of Health remind everyone to protect themselves and others by avoiding the Three Cs: Closed Spaces, Crowded Places, and Close-Contact Settings and by wearing a mask in public:
- Closed Spaces. Avoid closed spaces with poor ventilation that could allow contagious droplets to linger in the air.
- Crowded Places. Avoid crowded places with many people nearby; the greater the number of individuals in an area, the greater the chances of COVID-19 spreading from person-to-person.
- Close-Contact Settings. Avoid close-range conversations and stay at least six-feet from others.
In addition to avoiding the three Cs and wearing facial coverings in all public spaces, individuals should continue to practice social distancing by staying at least six-feet away from others; stay home when sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms; clean and disinfect countertops and frequently used surfaces often; and wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol). For additional prevention tips, visit www.floridahealthcovid19.gov/prevention.
For Additional Information
For additional information regarding Coronavirus, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommended protective measures, please visit:
Ways to Stay in Touch
The City of Fort Lauderdale offers numerous ways for neighbors to receive important information and updates:
· If you live in Fort Lauderdale, join Nextdoor
· Contact our 24-hour Customer Service Center at 954-828-8000
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