Monthly Archives: August 2012

6:00 pm August 26 Update – City of Fort Lauderdale Tropical Storm Isaac Advisory

The City of Fort Lauderdale announces the following Tropical Storm Isaac updates:

Watches and Warnings

Broward County remains under a Tropical Storm Warning.

South Florida remains under a Flood Watch through Monday evening, August 27.

Storm Conditions

According to the National Weather Service, Tropical Storm Isaac is located about 40 miles southwest of Key West,Florida. The storm is moving west northwest at 16 mph with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph. Winds of 25 - 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are possible for Fort Lauderdale through midnight Sunday, August 26. An additional 2 - 4 inches of rain is possible for our area Sunday Continue reading

City of Fort Lauderdale Tropical Storm Isaac Advisory – August 26 – 1:00 pm

The City of Fort Lauderdale announces the following Tropical Storm Isaac updates:

Watches and Warnings
Broward County remains under a Tropical Storm Warning.
Broward County is under a Tornado Watch until 5:00 pm today (Sunday, August 26).
South Florida is under a Flood Watch.

Storm Conditions
The City of Fort Lauderdale continues to monitor the progress of Tropical Strom Isaac. According to the National Weather Service, Tropical Storm Isaac is located about 80 miles southeast of Key West, Florida. The storm is moving west northwest at 18 mph with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph. Fort Lauderdale is expected to experience between 4 to 8 inches of rain and sustained winds of 35-45 miles per hour with gusts up to 60 miles per hour on Sunday and Continue reading

City of Fort Lauderdale Tropical Storm Isaac Update at 5:30 pm Saturday, August 25

The City of Fort Lauderdale announces the following Tropical Storm Isaac updates:

Broward County Public Schools

Broward County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, August 27.

Bulk Trash Pick Up

The City of Fort Lauderdale is suspending BULK TRASH PICK UP on Monday, August 27. Bulk trash pick up will take place on Wednesday, August 29 for those Continue reading

July 2012 Real Estate Sales Results for Coral Ridge

According to the Greater Fort Lauderdale Realtors 16 homes sold in Coral Ridge during July 2012. One of the sales was a "short sale" or preforeclosure. And, one of the sales was a foreclosure or "bank-owned" property. Following is the breakdown of the sales: Continue reading

Whiteflies: Fort Lauderdale’s Tree and Plant Intruders

From the City of Fort Lauderdale Civic Packet, September 2012...

Rugose Spiraling Whiteflies on the underside of Gumbo Limbo tree leaves

Whiteflies have become a major pest for Fort Lauderdale’s neighbors, with at least two different species impacting the City’s landscape– the Ficus Whitefly and the Rugose Spiraling Whitefly. Both of these species have been found throughout Fort Lauderdale.

While many people with Ficus hedges are familiar with Ficus whiteflies and have been treating them for years; the Rugose Spiraling
Whiteflies Continue reading

Vote Tuesday August 14 between 7 am and 7 pm

Remember to vote this Tuesday and make Coral Ridge's voice heard. The two precincts in Coral Ridge, R020 and R023, have over 5000 registered voters. As a community, we have a significant voice. Unfortunately, only 426 people in precincts R020 and R023 voted in the March 2012 municipal election. Come election time, your local representatives and candidates spend the most time talking to the voters in precincts with a high voter turnout. Let's show candidates that Coral Ridge counts...and votes. Come out and vote Tuesday between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm and make your voice heard. See you Tuesday!

August 9 Board Meeting

Join us Thursday, August 9, for our monthly association meeting.  After the approval of minutes,  Treasurer's Report, and crime update, we will discuss the nominating committee, the change of emergency savings account, and the annual Christmas party.  Brian and Betsy will update us on the NCIP on both the Bayview Signage and the NE 13th Street project.  We will also have  Continue reading