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The commissioners heard two cases involving property owners.
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A Tale of Two Property Owners: City Commission Addresses Liens
By John Hayden
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You catch more flies (and get more financial help) with honey than vinegar. That was the case at the Wilton Manors City Commission meeting on July 8.
The first issue dealt with liens against the property at 1550 NE 26th St., AKA the old church lot, which is set to be redeveloped as high-end townhomes. The current owner of the property was asking for relief on the roughly $340,000 in fines racked up since 2018.
There were three notices, 2018, 2021, and 2023, each with multiple violations, some of which were “duplicative,” or the same issue. The attorney for the owner asked for those to be reduced as well as for credit for issues that were temporarily corrected, such as landscaping.
Eventually commissioners settled on a reduction of 51.5% plus staff costs, totaling $165,000 due in 60 days.
This particular case was different from most appeals.
First, a special magistrate denied any reduction. Many if not most appeals get between 25%-50% relief.
Second, one person noted there could be an opening for previous violators to seek retroactive relief for duplicative fines.
Third, there is an element of political expediency. The group set to develop the property, Lennar, won’t close on the property until the fines are paid. With a recent history of dead and delayed development projects in the city, many are anxious to get this underway.
Meanwhile, another property owner was not greeted so warmly. Like a wart that won’t go away, Wilton West LLC, the owner of a trio of delinquent properties (409 NW 25 Street, 925 NW 30 Court and 1009 NW 30 Court), came by for a second (or third?) bite at the apple. They owe $50,000.
This case comes with bad blood. The citations were issued in 2021. Last year a special magistrate heard their appeal and gave a 50% reduction. The owners then, in April 2024, asked commissioners for further relief. |
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A Hero Among Us: A Community Rallies for a Lifesaving Gift | Opinion
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A young man has stepped forward to do something extraordinary — he is donating one of his kidneys to our beloved friend, Kitty Keiser. This selfless act isn’t just a gift of life for Keiser, but a testament to the boundless humanity that still thrives in our world.
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Nominate Your Favorites for Your Choice Awards
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Out South Florida is launching its Your Choice Awards – where our readers get to nominate favorite local people, places, and things.
The contest is divided up by county, Broward, Palm Beach, Miami-Dade and Monroe.
We’ll then reveal the top choices in each category from our readers and staff, and you’ll have the chance to vote for your favorites.
Nominations close July 30. Vote here.
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Mai-Kai Rises Again: Fort Lauderdale’s Iconic Tiki Landmark Restored to Retro Glory
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Mai-Kai, the legendary Fort Lauderdale Polynesian dinner theater, restaurant, and Tiki lounge, is an official landmark.
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TODAY: LikeMinded Arts
Where LikeMinded Creatives & Artistic Professionals come together under one roof to uplift the arts and build meaningful communities.
SAT: Throwback Drag Brunch
Get ready to travel back in time and experience a fabulous Drag Brunch filled with nostalgia, glitz, and glamour.
SUN: iRest Yoga
iRest
is a variation of Yoga Nidra, a deep relaxation meditation, that
teaches self-care for healing and resolving symptoms of trauma/PTSD.
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Executive Assistant -- Fort Lauderdale
Broward County Board of County Commissioners is hiring an Executive Assistant to manage and coordinate the CEO’s calendar, appointments, and meetings, and more. $56,594.10 - $90,324.62 a year.
Reservations Coordinator -- Fort Lauderdale
Marriott International is seeking a Reservations Coordinator to process all reservation requests, changes, and cancellations received by phone, fax, or mail, and more. $21.50 an hour.
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Big, fluffy, beautiful Blue (ID 653742) wants to go home with you.
Blue was adopted from the shelter when he was a pup, but his owners are divorcing, and no one can take care of him any longer. This 5-year-old fellow loves to play all day with toys. He also loves to swim and play in water. Be warned he will dig in the backyard if left unsupervised. Blue enjoys exercising and previously would run a mile daily with his owner. He loves kids, is good with other dogs, but is not good with cats. Can Blue brighten your day?
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