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a two-story community facility along with a six-lane swimming bridge openings on weekdays at 7:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 4:30
pool. To assist in the project, the city is contributing $2 million p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The Coast Guard will then evaluate if a
in parks bond money toward the pool’s construction. permanent change to the schedule should be made, but the
city anticipates that congestion will be reduced on 17th Street
Once built, the YMCA facility would serve more than 25,000
children and families, offering swim lessons, aquatic exercise during morning and evening rush hours.
programs for all ages and water therapy programs. As part of If you and your family are looking for something new and
the lease agreement with the city, Fort Lauderdale residents exciting to try this summer, consider a new feature at the
will receive a 10% discount on all YMCA membership Museum of Discovery and Science.
categories for the full 50-year term of the lease.
The Museum of Discovery and Science brings prehistoric
Broward Health’s emergency medical center would have up creatures to life like never before with the debut of Dinosaur
to 12 exam treatment areas staffed by certified emergency Discoveries: A Holographic Adventure inside the first
physicians. The hospital system will also run health and HoloTheater on the East Coast. This groundbreaking,
wellness programs within the YMCA. immersive experience uses holograms, panoramic projection,
The hospital system decided to join in the project because and spatial audio to transport guests into 140 million years of
the largest complaint it receives is about long waits in its paleontological discovery—no 3D glasses required.
emergency rooms. In addition to emergency needs, patients The launch kicks off MODS’ summer-long Expedition: Dinosaur
will be able to get their lab work and imaging done at the – Rise of the Mammals exhibit, featuring life-size animatronics
new center, including CT scans and X-rays. and hands-on science.
Clay Shaw Bridge In conclusion, I hope everyone has a fun and safe summer.
The city has long received complaints from residents about Remember that hurricane season has started. You should
how frequently the E. Clay Shaw Bridge opens for marine monitor the weather forecast and have supplies on hand for
traffic, causing heavy congestion of Southeast 17th Street. At an emergency if a major storm does strike. HB
the urging of the city, the U.S. Coast Guard has agreed to a Sincerely,
trial program testing changes to the drawbridge’s operations.
Dean Trantalis
The temporary change started June 2 and will last through Mayor, City of Fort Lauderdale
11:59 p.m. on Nov. 28. The test run eliminates current

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