Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Matt Gates for having a beautiful home, selected as the June 2021 Home of the Month. The Gates are proud of their home’s upkeep and aesthetics, which has a gorgeous view of Our Margate. They will be acknowledged with a plaque and a $50 gift certificate at an upcoming City Commission meeting.

The Mobility Advancement Program (MAP Broward) is working on proposed improvements to the Royal Palm Boulevard and Rock Island Road intersection, located in Margate, to relieve traffic congestion. A virtual public information meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 17, from 6-7:30 p.m. by county representatives to present the project. The public is encouraged to attend this meeting to review the proposed traffic improvements.

School is out for the summer in just two weeks: Do you have any activities planned for your kids? Registration is now open for the City of Margate Parks and Recreation Summer Camps available for Margate residents on a first-come, first-served basis. Summer camps begin on June 14 until August 6, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. 

You’ve been waiting long enough, and now it’s your chance to be part of our Fourth of July Parade! Enter to win the Best Overall Float for one of the following categories: private business, non-profit, and Margate family. The entry deadline is June 30. It’s free to participate.

If you have a green thumb and have a few hours to spare during the week, we invite you to come garden with us at the Community Garden located at 6111 NW. 10th Street. The City is also looking for a Lead Volunteer to direct this group of friends who want to help us beautify Our Margate. 

Hurricane season begins in a few more days. Are you ready for Ana, Bill, Claudette, Danny, or Elsa? These are the first names selected for this year’s Atlantic storms. Hopefully, these names will be forgettable during this hurricane season. Take advantage of the disaster-preparedness tax holiday to purchase your hurricane supplies starting today, May 28 through June 6. The City of Margate encourages everyone to be storm-ready from June through the end of November. 

The City of Margate is proud to participate in the #IDidIt campaign to spread awareness about the importance of getting the COVID-19 vaccine as the first step to getting our lives back. Watch this video from neighbors who’ve already taken the vaccine.