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liability is as each ride is just a sidewalk crack away from for happy hours, brunches and live music with
a broken bone. Fire Rescue and Broward Health started to indoor/outdoor seating. They have applied for a 5-year
keep track of scooter related incidents on Dec 1st. Fire event permit to cover a variety of happenings they hope the
Rescue is handling 1 serious call a day on average. locals will come out for. The nearby Harbor neighborhoods
Broward Health has seen broken bones, sprains and head (Lauderdale Harbors, Harbor Inlet, Harbor Beach and
trauma injuries. Two scooter riders were hit by cars in Harbordale) aired our concern for loud amplified music,
South Florida. The scooters are difficult to see at night with traffic and the extended 2 hours of operation beyond the
just 1 tiny light just inches from the ground on the back of 10:00 pm weekend noise ordinance for residential areas.
the scooter. One brand has no side lights. There is little Pier 66 was willing to work with the community to some
enforcement to the helmet law and the law that requires degree and to control the venue even when it will be rented
scooters to yield to pedestrians and bikes. At full speed they out. Harbor presidents will continue to work jointly to
should really not be on sidewalks, especially those protect the quality of life in our neighborhoods.
sidewalks in front of retail stores.
SAVE THE DATE – Lauderdale Harbors annual residents
There are definitely places where the scooters are meeting is Tuesday March 12 at the Lauderdale Yacht
appropriate like the protected bike lanes, those on the beach Club. Also, March is membership month. See our
or along Riverwalk. If the City intends to keep these scooters membership application and renewal in this magazine.
then they need to invest in safe and protected routes that can Please print your email clearly so we have your correct
act as scooter/bike lanes away from cars and pedestrians. email. I receive important info from the City to pass along
to the neighborhood, so don’t miss out. LH
Pier 66 South – Pier 66 on the South side of the 17th Street
bridge is ready to establish a temporary bar and food Thank you!
source at the former Sails empty lot location. They plan to
erect a large upscale tent with glass windows as a venue Barbara Magill

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