Letter from Southwest Ranches Mayor Steve Breitkreuz

Hello Southwest Ranches,

While the summer slows some effort down, the Town is continuing to make progress on a number of projects related to our parks and recreation. Out west, at the Country Estate Fishing Hole Park, (Griffin and 190th) fill that has been placed at the park has now been spread and the field that we have envisioned for many years is starting to take shape. Work still needs to be done to provide the proper playing surface and to ensure that the surface is protected from recreational vehicles. However, it is wonderful to see this progress being made. We are thankful for great partners in this project such as George Morris of PHI Construction, in making this a reality.

In Rolling Oaks Park (178th), the Town recently approved the funding to improve those grounds around the water elements of that park. This will add to the attractiveness of the open space. But this is more than just a cleanup or maintenance. It is being done in a way to preserve the habitat of the various animals that have made this element their home. This is key to who we are as a Town. Promoting the use of the open spaces while preserving natural habitat. Further east, at Calusa Corners Park (Griffin, between Dykes and I-75) we are embarking on our 2022 Planting Improvement Project. This is the time to do our planting so that the summer rains can provide a healthy start. This project will be true to natural foliage of Florida while providing additional beauty to this part of our Town. I send a special thanks to December Lauretano-Haines, Parks, Recreation, Open Space Manager, for her leadership and hard work to always keep our parks looking their best while being true to our Florida roots. (Pun intended!)

Sincerely,

Steve Breitkreuz

Mayor - Southwest Ranches