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Board Meeting Thursday, June 11

calendar_June_11The Association Board Meeting this month is Thursday, June 11, at 7:00 p.m. at Coral Ridge Yacht Club in the upstairs boardroom. The highlights of the draft agenda include:

  • Crime Update
  • Notices from the City re theBackflow Preventers on Irrigation Meters
    • Ryan Henderson, Neighbor Support
    • Larry Teich, Environmental Resources Supervisor

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Galleria Development Public Meeting

calendar_May_27On Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall (1st Floor Commission Chambers, 100 N. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale), the City of Fort Lauderdale is hosing a public meeting regarding the Innovative Development (ID) zoning application as it relates to the proposed Galleria ID Community Development project.  The Department of Sustainable Development staff will provide a brief presentation on the technical criteria of the ID Zoning, as well as an overview of the Development Review Committee (DRC) comments. Staff will be available to address public comments and answer questions.  A copy of the City's flyer is here.

Board Meeting, Thursday May 14

calendar_May_14The Association Board Meeting this month is Thursday, May 14, at 7:00 p.m. at Coral Ridge Yacht Club. The highlights of the draft agenda include:

  • Crime Update
  • Treasurer's Report
  • Easter Egg Hunt Reimbursement
  • Traffic Projects update
    • 13th Street project
    • Project voting results
    • Potential funding for the projects
    • Email from resident re the roundabout
    • 26th Avenue update
  • Galleria Project update
    • Discussion with School Board re potential impact on Bayview Elementary and scheduling of a School Board presentation on this issue
    • Polling of Board Members re neighbor responses
  • Canal cleanup boat update
  • Committee reports
  • New business

A copy of draft agenda is here.  We look forward to seeing you at the meeting at the Coral Ridge Yacht Club, 2800 Yacht Club Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304.

Final Galleria Open House, Saturday, May 2

A reminder that the final Galleria Open House is Saturday, May 2 from 10 am to 2 pm.  If you have not been to an open house, please go.  It is important for you to go see a scale model of the project and ask whatever questions you have.  The Open House is in the Galleria Mall Community Room (the back entrance to food court behind Sbarro's Pizza). Once you have reviewed the project, please contact me or any of your Board Members to convey your concerns or support.

General Membership Meeting, Thursday April 23 – Bayview Drive Improvements Vote

calendar_April_23The General Membership Meeting for the Coral Ridge Association is this Thursday, April 23, at 7:00 p.m. at Coral Ridge Yacht Club. This meeting is 1 of 2 General Membership Meetings a year (the other is in October) where matters are put to a vote before the general membership.  This Thursday, we will vote on the priority of possible traffic improvement projects for both Bayview Drive and 26th Street.

In 2003, Coral Ridge commissioned a traffic and beautification study for both Bayview Drive and 26th Street.  At the conclusion of the study, the Association was presented with a Master Plan for traffic calming and beautification in Coral Ridge.  Over the years, we have implemented a small portion of the Master Plan: Continue reading

Galleria Project Open House: April 18, 22, and May 2

Thumbnail (144x105)The Galleria Mall has invited our neighborhood to three open houses to view a scale model of the revised Galleria Project, ask whatever questions you have regarding the Project, and individually address your concerns. A copy of the Open House Flyer is here.

The Open House is in the Galleria Mall Community Room (the back entrance to food court behind Sbarro's Pizza) on the following dates and times:

Saturday, April 18, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Wednesday, April 22, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday, May 2, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

The developer has been active with the Coral Ridge Association to address our concerns. We encourage you to go see the Project plan and convey your concerns or support to the development team. Once you have reviewed the project, please contact me or any of your Board Members to convey your concerns or support, so we can follow up with the developer as an Association.

Coral Ridge Association Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 4

large_Easter_Egg_Hunt_Logo1Come join us at noon on Saturday, April 4, at Jack & Harriet Kaye Park (across the street from George English Park) for the Annual Coral Ridge Easter Egg Hunt. The park will be sectioned off for three separate age groups: 4 years old and younger; 5 - 7 years old; and 8 years old and up. This is a great event for the children of Coral Ridge and a great opportunity to meet your neighbors. Remember to bring your child's basket and arrive early. The hunt starts at noon sharp and the eggs get scooped up quickly! We look forward to seeing you Saturday.

Board Meeting Rescheduled to March 19

calendar_March_19The March board meeting is rescheduled to 7:00 pm on March 19, 2015, at the Coral Ridge Yacht Club.  Thank you for your understanding.

Board Meeting, Thursday, March 19

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The Association Board Meeting this month is Thursday, March 19, at 7:00 p.m. at Coral Ridge Yacht Club. The highlights of the proposed agenda include:

  •  Appointment of a 17th Board Member
  • Crime Update
  • Treasurer’s Report
  • Easter Egg Hunt
  • The Coral Ridge Monthly
  • The Coral Ridge Newsletter Review
  • Membership Requirements
  • Update regarding 13th Street Project
  • Galleria Project Open House Dates
  • New Business

We look forward to seeing you at the meeting at the Coral Ridge Yacht Club, 2800 Yacht Club Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304.

Board Meeting Thursday, January 8

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The Association Board Meeting this month is Thursday, January 8, at 7:00 p.m. at Coral Ridge Yacht Club.  The highlights of the suggested agenda include:

  • Welcome to the 2015 Board of Governors
  • Election of New Officers
  • Selection of Committees
  • Crime Update
  • Treasurer’s Year End Report
  • City of Fort Lauderdale TAP Application for Bayview Drive
  • Update regarding Chick-Fil-A Traffic on Middle River Drive
  • Update regarding the reality show production on 28th Street
  • New Business

We look forward to seeing you at the meeting at the Coral Ridge Yacht Club, 2800 Yacht Club Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304.