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There's a tax cut coming for residents.
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- Kim Swan, Editor
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Tax Cut For Wilton Manors Residents
By John Hayden
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In a time when it feels like everything gets more expensive by the month, Wilton Manors residents are getting a break: a tax break.
City commissioners voted to reduce the millage rate by 2% and may cut it further. Although the final rate doesn’t need to be fixed until Sept. 30, Florida’s TRIM (Truth In Millage) law requires municipalities to set the property tax rate ceiling early in order to let residents know how much their property tax bill could be.
The final millage rate could be lower.
During a marathon budget workshop and special meeting on July 22, commissioners went over many line items in the budget and weighed in on expenses and revenue, both big and small. They directed city staff to adjust some estimates to the budget.
Revenues such as interest earned and fines collected have been very underestimated for several years in a row.
This relief comes after a 10% hike last year, driven by long-overdue increases to police and city staff. Many were leaving for other jurisdictions with better pay.
While raises can seem high, it’s important to note that it costs almost as much to recruit and hire new employees.
Wilton Manors taxes make up about 25% of the residents’ total tax bill. So the 2% cut translates to about one-half of one percent of the final bill.
Assuming no further changes, the millage rate will be 6.2912, plus 0.1661 for City Hall bond debt service. The Fire Assessment was set at $351.56 per residential unit, and a special charge for residents of Jenada Isle will be $37.28. |
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An Interview with Taylor Dayne
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Taylor Dayne's current tour brings her to the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale on Aug. 2. Dayne made time for a fun and lively phone interview during Pride Month 2025.
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Historic Landmark Gets New Life as The Gray Box Theater
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Thanks to many of the same folks behind HarmonyWaves, the long-neglected building at the East end of the mall on 26th St and Dixie is getting a total make-over. She’s been a movie theater, live theater, and auction house, and now she will be a multifunctional performance space known as The Gray Box Theater.
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New Ambitious Plan for Alibi Plaza
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The past couple of years have seen plenty of starts and stops when it comes to the future function of Alibi Plaza. Now, a new, ambitious plan is proposed.
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TODAY: Kingdom Poetry Night
Talent filled individuals coming together to uplift, encourage and inspire their surrounding communities through poetry, rap and so much more.
SAT: Magician Exposed
Direct from Las Vegas, illusionist Jack Alexander brings his provocative show "Magician Exposed" to Wilton Manors for a limited engagement.
SUN: OneWell Sunday Service
A weekly gathering of the community to celebrate life, connect to the highest self, and engage in creativity and play.
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Office Support Assistant -- Fort Lauderdale
Avnet is hiring an Office Support Assistant to process all customer invoices, credit memos and answer phones, and more.
Secretary Specialist -- Fort Lauderdale
The State of Florida is seeking a Secretary Specialist to schedule appointments and make all travel arrangements for the Juvenile Probation Officer Supervisor and staff, and more. $1,390.99 - $1,439.79 a week.
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Sweet Coco (ID 702997) would love to go home with you.
This fellow was found as a baby kitten a year ago. Now that he has grown up, his owner has no time for him. Coco previously lived in a home with another feline, and they got along great. In fact, he would let the other kitty eat first. This fellow likes to be cuddled, but on his terms…like many cats. His favorite toys are wands that have things dangling from them, and he enjoys cat treats of all flavors. Can Coco be part of your family? Please don’t pass him over just because he grew up.
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