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In other neighborhood news:
LPRs. The Flock Safety License Plate Readers (LPRs) are current-
ly in permitting at the City of Fort Lauderdale. We are hoping
they will be installed by the end of the year.
Save the Date. We will be having a Member Appreciation
event at Coral Ridge Country Club on Saturday, February 22,
2025 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. This event is for paid Secu-
rity Patrol (SP) and HOA members only; it is good incentive to
join the Association, or if you are already a member to meet
your neighbors and build more community. Going forward, the
Board voted to eliminate the option to be just an HOA mem-
Emerald City (26.6% of CRCCE) ber. The cost of the HOA, now including the security patrol,
US Households: 1,748,600 will remain at $550 per household for 2025, despite the fact
US Average Household Size: 2.06 more neighborhoods (notably Coral Ridge) are establishing
US Median Age: 37.4 security patrol programs and the cost to us is being raised to
US Median Household Income: $59,200 $70 per hour (we started out at $45 per hour three years ago
when we launched the program).
WHO ARE WE? Emerald City’s denizens live in lower-density
neighborhoods of urban areas throughout the country. Young Code Enforcement. In response to complaints from neighbors,
and mobile, they are more likely to rent. Half have a college we have been working with the City of Fort Lauderdale on
degree and a professional occupation. Incomes close to the various code enforcement matters, notably boats, commercial
US median come primarily from wages, investments, and vehicles and RVs blocking sidewalks, bike paths and being
self-employment. This group is highly connected, using the parked unscreened overnight.
internet for entertainment and making environmentally friendly Development. We continue to monitor development applica-
purchases. Long hours on the internet are balanced with time tions around the fringe of the neighborhood, mostly along Fed-
at the gym. Many embrace the “foodie” culture and enjoy eral, Commercial and Oakland Park. A Padel facility has been
cooking adventurous meals using local and organic foods. proposed on the former Sound Advice property at 400-4008
Music and art are major sources of enjoyment. They travel N. Federal. While we believe the facility could be a communi-
frequently, both abroad and domestically. ty amenity, we expressed concerns to the City about parking
• Consumers research products carefully before making and landscaping. We have also continued to work with the
purchases. developer of the Publix at Coral Ridge Mall. That project is
• They buy natural, green, and environmentally friendly moving through approval process. We will provide updates on
products. these and other projects as they become available.
• Very conscious of nutrition, they regularly buy and eat 2025 Board Meetings. The Board meeting dates for 2025
organic foods. have been set. They are:
• Cell phones and text messaging are a huge part of every- • Wednesday, January 8, 2025
day life. • Wednesday, March 12, 2025
• They place importance on learning new things to keep life
fresh and variable. • Wednesday May 14, 2025
• They are interested in the fine arts and especially enjoy • Wednesday, July 9, 2025
listening to music. • Wednesday, September 10, 2025
• Liberal segment that contributes to NPR and PBS. • Wednesday, November 12, 2025
• Shop at Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods.
• Budget time—utilize home cleaning services so there’s time The Annual meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 8. All meet-
for yoga. ings are scheduled at Christ Church at 6 pm.
• Use the web for professional networking, blogging, making Any dues paying resident of CRCCE can attend board meet-
travel plans, shopping, and sports news. ings. Check website and eblasts for meeting details or email
• Read magazines and books on a tablet, sometimes while any board member. Wishing all a Happy Thanksgiving and
exercising at home. Holiday Season. The neighborhood always looks beautiful this
• Attend venues like art galleries, museums, and concerts. At time of year.
home they like to cook and bake. Timothy L. Hernandez
President, CRCCE Community Association
So does this sound like CRCCE? Do you recognize yourself or
any of your neighbors in these categories?

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