Commissioner Udine's Monthly Message
February 2025
February is here, and the cooler temperatures feel great! Broward County will be lit up bright on February 14th-23rd for the IGNITE Broward 2025 festival. The FREE art festival hosted by the Broward County Cultural Division, features art, light sculptures, and fully immersive experiences from local and national artists. The best part is that three displays will be available to the community! Visit the festival at Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale, Mad Arts in Dania Beach, or Arts Park at Young Circle in Hollywood. You won't want to miss it!
Black History Month is February, and Broward Libraries are putting together events and displays for the community to understand and learn about our local and national history. At the center of this, is Broward County's African American Research Library. Throughout Black History Month, enjoy interactive displays, special movie nights, and literature discussions. Check out all the great events at Broward.org/library.
Are you ready to get out there and get some sunshine? Broward Parks has many events that you should check out. From the Tour of South Florida Bike Race Event to nature hikes, and the dog event Wienerfest, they have plenty of fun for the whole family! Check out the calendar at Broward.org/parks and find a relaxing event in the beautiful weather.
We will never forget the tragedy and those that were lost February 14th, 2018, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. If you or someone you know is in need during these weeks, please reach out to the 211 helplines for support, or one of the many local resources available like Eagles Haven that provide resources and support daily. Even though years may pass we will never forget those lost, and those who continue their legacy.
Finally, February is American Heart Month. I would like to encourage everyone to make sure that you get a checkup if you haven't been in a while. Broward County continues to support heart health by offering heart screenings through its heart program. Visit Broward.org/takehearttest for more information.
The top priority in my office is that we stay in contact with the residents of District 3 and Broward County. We are available by phone, email, and social media. Reach me at MUdine@Broward.org or at my office at (954) 357-7003. On social media you can find me at Facebook.com/CommissionerMichaelUdine and @MichaelUdine on Twitter or Instagram to receive important updates and see what is happening in our community. Let's connect!
