Broward Commissioner Lamar Fisher provides updates on county issues through his November newsletter.  I want to personally congratulate Mayor Mark Bogen and Vice Mayor Robert McKinzie on their selections. Looking ahead, I’m excited for Mayor Bogen’s initiatives and look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues for the residents of District 4 and all of Broward County.

Broward County’s Animal Care celebrated a record year for Fiscal Year 2025, with more pets adopted, reunited and rescued than ever before. During the fiscal year, 3,894 pets were adopted – an increase of more than 160 animals compared to last year. Another 568 pets were reunited with their owners, a huge jump of about 31 percent. Partnerships with rescue groups also grew, helping 733 pets find second chances through transfers – nearly 200 more than the year before.

Manatee Season runs from November 15 through March 31. As weather drops, manatees begin their seasonal migration to warmer waters, bringing them south to our regional waterways. Broward County encourages residents and visitors to be especially careful when traveling in our waterways during these months.

Holiday Fantasy of Lightsis back at Tradewinds Park and Stables in Coconut Creek. Starting Saturday, November 22, the family-friendly drive-thru spectacular runs nightly, including holidays, from 6 to 10PM ​through Saturday, January 3, 2026.

South Florida Commuters are encouraged to download the SoFloGo app, a regional transportation app that provides real-time information, live directions and alerts, mobile ticketing, and accessibility tools. For more information, please visit SoFloGo.com.

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