Civil and Municipal - Jan 2024

plaques on street poles, which provide insights into significant events and influential individuals who helped in shaping the city’s identity. Ryan notes that the historical narrative spans from the impact of the 1926 hurricane to the era when Dania was recognized as the tomato capital of the world, along with the women pioneer trailblazers who made important contributions to the community’s development and heritage. Investing over $55 million in renovations to the city’s three parks, C.W. Thomas, Frost Park, and P. J. Meli, the city of Dania Beach is committed to providing residents and visitors with vibrant outdoor spaces. “Our parks are a big initiative,” Ryan boasts. “We are adding a main park,with over seven acres in our southeast Dania corridor, where Olsen Middle School used to be, and it’s going to be shared by the school and the community.”Along with these, funds have already been earmarked for the creation of a Veterans Memorial Park, next to Dania Beach City Hall. VALUABLE COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS Mayor Ryan emphasizes the significance of collaboration with key entities such as the Port Everglades Association, and the Fort Lauderdale- We are adding a main park, with over seven acres in our southeast Dania corridor, where Olsen Middle School used to be, and it’s going to be shared by the school and the community. The Casino @ Dania Beach offers a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience that rivals many of the renowned casinos we have grown to know and love. Featuring a world-class performance immersion sure to thrill audiences, coupled with more than 20 live poker tables and over 750 slot machines, The Casino @ Dania Beach has a something for every taste. Conveniently located close to major highways and a mere five-minutes from the Fort Lauderdale Airport, The Casino@Dania Beach is a centerpiece attraction set in a city unparalleled for its seaside beauty. With free live entertainment at the Sunrise Bar Stage every weekend and the opportunity to enjoy performances from world-class artists at Stage 954 to seasonal live-action Jai-Alai and mouth-watering drink specials, it is hard to match this array of fun and exhilarating performances and food and beverage offerings anywhere else. The Casino @Dania Beach has ensured that a night on the town comes hassle-free, offering free parking for as long as fun times beckon.A smoke-free facility will also greet patrons as they anticipate the non- stop entertainment amenities on hand. With drinks flowing, appetites will be satisfied with a top-tier array of dining options from Luxe Buffet, The Grill, to Pizzelato. Open until late every weekday and a full 24 hours through the weekends, The Casino @ Dania Beach is sure to become a favorite venue to enjoy whether you are lucky enough to call Dania Beach home or visiting the City of Dania Beach- a seaside jewel to be enjoyed. 120 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 01 DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA