Message from Mayor Ortis
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ear Readers: Another election year is upon us, and so I encourage everyone to get out and vote. Your voices must be heard. The City of Pembroke Pines is holding its Municipal General Election on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. There will be early voting starting on Saturday, March 7, 2020 to Sunday, March 15, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at two Pembroke Pines locations: South Regional Library/BC, 7300 Pines Boulevard and Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan Street. The law recently changed and Vote-by-Mail ballots are now being accepted at ALL Early Voting locations. Please visit the Broward Supervisor of Elections website at https://www.browardsoe.org/ or call 954357-7050 for further information. This month has many exciting events planned throughout the City for all ages. Please join us for the 22nd Annual ArtFest in the Pines taking place March 14 and March 15, 2020, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, located at 601 City Center Way. This is an annual event that just should not be missed. It’s a great opportunity to buy and appreciate great art, meet talented artists, enjoy musical performances and experience a wide variety of fun activities for all ages.
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Please contact Holly Bonkowski at 954-392-2122 for more information. It’s also time to “tee off” for education at the 19th Annual Pembroke Pines Charter School “Mayor’s” Golf Tournament. Come join me on Friday, March 20, 2020 at the Pembroke Lakes Country Club, located at 10500 Taft Street, from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information on sponsorship levels and golf registration, please call Traci Richards at 954-435-6759 or email TRichards@ppines.com. All proceeds from the Pembroke Pines Charter School Golf Tournament directly enhance each student’s educational experience. It’s fun for a great cause. A quick reminder that throughout March, AARP will provide Tax Aide at the Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center Campus, 301 NW 103rd Avenue, Pembroke Pines. You can receive free assistance for all tax question on Sundays, March 2, March 9, March 16 and March 23, 2020 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information, please call the Center at 954-450-6888. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office at 954-450-1020 or by e-mail at fortis@ppines.com
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Mayor Frank C. Ortis City of Pembroke Pines
