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City Renews Commitment to Early Childhood Education With $4,240 Contribution

By John Hayden

Wilton Manors continues to support the organizations that support the community. 

During an unusually short meeting on Jan. 27, they voted to increase the city’s donation to the Early Learning Coalition of Broward County (ELC) from the proposed amount of $3,100 to $4,240. This matches the donation they made last year. 

According to city documents, the ELC is “designated by the Florida Department of Education as the administrator of all publicly funded early childhood care and education programs in Broward County. During the previous fiscal year, the ELC provided subsidized childcare services to 61 Wilton Manors resident children, totaling $245,005. In addition, the ELC subsidized four small business childcare centers operating within the City, with total funding of $675,590.” 

Commissioner Don D’Arminio made the motion to raise the city’s contribution to last year’s amount. 

“They’ve given more than $900,000 directly to our city, so I’d like to give them the additional [money].”

News

Flagler Village: Fort Lauderdale’s Most Welcoming New Neighborhood Is Stealing the National Spotlight | Opinion

Once an overlooked pocket of downtown Fort Lauderdale, Flagler Village has quietly — and now confidently — emerged as one of South Florida’s most exciting and inclusive urban destinations. What was once industrial has transformed into a vibrant, walkable neighborhood that blends modern living, culture, and community, while standing out as one of the most LGBTQ-friendly areas in the region.

Wilton Manors Ranks Among the Kinkiest Cities in the World

The dating app for those who are interested in more exotic relationships, Feeld, just listed its “RAW Global Map of Desire,” including a list of the kinkiest cities and Wilton Manors/Miami (Fort Lauderdale’s population wasn’t large enough for this list) made the top five, coming in after Portland (Oregon), Seattle, and San Francisco.

ICYMI

Mr. Ramrod Celebrates the Past While Forging the Future

They say to win the future you must understand the past, and that is the goal of Jesse Nicholson, Mr. Ramrod 2026.

Weekly Events

TODAY: Plant Pottery

It's a fun Plant Pot Pottery Painting Workshop where you can customize and decorate your own plant pot.


THURS: Love Struck

An immersive Valentine’s burlesque cirque cabaret packed with sensual performances, risqué fantasy, and romance


FRI: Watch Party 

Watch "Drag Race" at The Well.


SAT: Drag Brunch

Get ready to travel back in time and experience a fabulous Drag Brunch filled with nostalgia, glitz, and glamour.


SUN: HIIT Workout

Get ready to sweat and boost your energy with a fun HIIT session at Eucalyptus Wellness Bazaar.


Job Opportunities

Customer Success Leader -- Fort Lauderdale

Lennox International is hiring a Customer Success Leader to develop new prospects and engage existing national account customers to increase sales of maintenance and service solutions, and more. $75,000 - $105,000 a year. 


Business Sales Account Manager -- Fort Lauderdale

Verizon is seeking a Business Sales Account Manager to gain new business and incremental revenue to meet sales targets, and more.

Mike's Deal

Florida BlaQ Out Pride early bird tickets just released.

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