Davie Town Council Meeting Recap: March 4, 2026 | Key Decisions and Updates
Town of Davie Government
Key Takeaways
- Women’s History Month Shirro Awards celebrated five outstanding Davie women, including former Council Member Carol Hatton
- New Council Member Dr. Daniel Alonso officially sworn in for District 2
- Dangerous dog and animal control code amendments approved on second and final reading
- Letter of intent approved for Tubac Motors purchase of 4301 Davie Road through the CRA
- Multiple development projects tabled to April 15, including Cameron Cove site plan
Women’s History Month: Shirro Award Celebrations
The March 4 meeting featured the annual Shirro Awards recognizing extraordinary women in Davie’s community. This year’s honorees included Leslie Diane McCall Schroeder, a third-generation Davie native and executive director of the Old Davie School; Gloria Hood, a Navy veteran and founding member of the Forest Ridge holiday parade; Myra Neely, a longtime Shenandoah resident and Boys and Girls Club supporter; former Council Member Carol Hatton, recognized for her 16 years of dedicated public service; and Dr. Diana Galindo of Cleveland Clinic, named one of the top 100 most influential Filipino women in the U.S. Additional honorees included Cheryl King Weathers, newly appointed executive director of the Davie Jazz Society, and Lisa Alvarez, a top-ranked Davie real estate agent and longtime Orange Blossom Pageant director.
Animal Control Code Amendments Finalized
Two significant code amendments received second and final reading approval:
- Dangerous Dog Classification (Chapter 4, Article 4): Updates the town’s dangerous dog ordinance to comply with revised state statutes, including new classification requirements and owner responsibilities
- Running at Large (Chapter 4, Article 3): Creates new sections addressing impoundment procedures, running at large prohibitions, and violation penalties for livestock and other animals
Council Member Starky confirmed these amendments bring Davie into compliance with recently passed state statutes.
CRA Activity: Tubac Motors Letter of Intent
Council approved a letter of intent between the Town of Davie, the Community Redevelopment Agency, and Tubac Motors Inc. for the purchase of 4301 Davie Road. This represents continued CRA investment along the Davie Road corridor, a key redevelopment area for the town.
Development Projects Tabled
Several development applications were tabled to April 15, 2026, including the Cameron Cove site plan, delegation request, and variance, as well as the site plan, plat, rezoning, and variances for a project at 5600 SW 61st Avenue. These deferrals give applicants additional time to address town requirements.
Community Announcements
- Orange Blossom Festival Recap: The 89th annual Orange Blossom Festival was praised as a tremendous success, with the Friday kickoff concert, Saturday parade, and rodeo all drawing large crowds
- Bike Rodeo Event: March 8 at Vista View Park, 10 a.m. to noon, in partnership with Broward County Parks
- Water Matters Day: March 14 at Treetops Park, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Garden Workshop: Final workshop of the season March 14 at Robins Preserve with Dr. Amanda Pike
- Mayor’s Scholarship: Two $500 scholarships available for graduating Davie seniors pursuing careers in public service, deadline April 3
- FPL Street Lighting: Council raised concerns about extended outages on Sterling Road and University Drive, with staff advocating for faster FPL repairs
What This Means for Homeowners
The updated animal control ordinances provide clearer enforcement tools for addressing dangerous dogs and animals running at large, issues that directly affect neighborhood safety and quality of life in Davie’s residential and rural lifestyle communities. For homeowners with pets, the new regulations clarify owner responsibilities and penalties. The CRA’s continued investment along Davie Road signals ongoing revitalization that could benefit nearby property values, while the tabled development projects at Cameron Cove and SW 61st Avenue are worth monitoring for their potential impact on local neighborhoods.
The FPL street lighting issue is particularly relevant for homeowners along Sterling Road and University Drive corridors. If you are experiencing extended outages, report them directly to FPL and also contact the town for advocacy support.
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