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Heavy rains create sewage backups with increasing frequency in Wilton Manors. Fixes are expensive and take time, but the city is making progress.
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City Looks to Fight Future Floods
By John Hayden
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Heavy rains create sewage backups with increasing frequency in Wilton Manors. Fixes are expensive and take time, but the city is making progress.
During the city commission meeting on Dec. 9, utilities director Alan Dodd updated progress. He outlined how some areas flood faster and reiterated that many of the pump and lift stations are up to 60 years old.
He says the 26th St. trunk line is the key piece of the plan. It currently is between 10”-21” wide and during heavy rains gets up to about 90% full.
Dodd says these pipes start backing up after reaching 60%-80% capacity.
The plan is to replace the pipe in 2027, increasing capacity by about 40%. Dodd says over the next five years, the city will replace or refurbish nine of the 12 lift stations.
The city has already used cameras to examine many water and sewage lines to spot and seal leaks, as well as relining some pipes.
Visit wiltonmanorsfl.portal.civicclerk.com to view the entire strategic plan presentation.
The commission is on holiday hiatus, and will meet next on Jan. 13, 2026.
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Holiday Park’s Grand Renaissance: A Historic Tennis Home Reborn for a New Era | Opinion
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Holiday Park, long considered one of Fort Lauderdale’s crown jewels, is experiencing a historic rebirth — one that blends the city’s sporting heritage with a bold, forward-looking vision for generations to come.
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Nominations Open for South Florida’s Most Eligible List
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OutSFL has opened the nominations for its South Florida's 2026 Most Eligible LGBTQ+ list.
The nominees will be featured in the paper before Valentine’s Day. Nominate here.
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Hunters Hosts Glad to Give Gala
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The flowers were big. The buffet was big. The energy was, you guessed it, big. Mark Hunter hosted his annual Glad to Give Gala at the eponymous Hunters Nightclub on Dec. 3. Hunter, one of the community’s leading philanthropists, routinely opens up his bar to host events, but this evening is special.
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TODAY: X-Mas Paint & Sip Get ready to sip, paint, and spread some holiday cheer at X-Mas Paint & Sip.
WEDS: Bootcamp Break a sweat, have fun, and achieve your fitness goals at Lucks' Fitness Bootcamp.
THURS: Comedy Enjoy some of the most hilarious stand-up acts that will keep you laughing all night long.
FRI: Toy Drive Party
Join Space Untitled Art Gallery for a beautiful evening where art and giving come together for a meaningful cause.
SAT: Art Walk Free Art Walk event for all to enjoy throughout Wilton Drive and Dixie Village (Dixie Hwy. Area).
SUN: Santa & Crew Cookie Decorating Class
Celebrate the season with these adorable Christmas characters.
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Commercial Roofing Estimator -- Fort Lauderdale
Roofing Talent America is hiring a Commercial Roofing Estimator to develop bids for both new construction and roof replacement projects, and more. $85,000 - $100,000 a year.
Chemical Account Specialist -- Fort Lauderdale
Sonny's Enterprises is seeking a Chemical Account Specialist to provide superior chemical service/support to all Sonny’s Chemistry customers on a regularly agreed upon basis.
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Tijuana Flats 20% off $25 plus using promo code 20POFF25 from December 15-20.
Dine in, carry out, online included.
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