Commissioner Rosano announced winners of the annual Margate holiday-decorating contest, awarding first-place honors and a $100 gift card to the Eaker family of 7665 NW 22nd Street. The commission said over 20 homes entered the contest and recognized second- and third-place winners with smaller gift cards.
The commission also honored students and teachers of the month from several schools. Awards included drawstring bags from the Margate Police Department, Calypso Cove water-park tickets, $10 Walmart gift cards, police challenge coins, Margate Fire Department t-shirts and other small prizes for students; teachers received a $20 Walmart gift card and similar department swag. Named student honorees included Pedro Ponton (Ascend Academy), Jose Zuniga (Atlantic West Elementary), Lucas Fernandez (Broward Math and Science School), Hannah Aldema (Liberty Elementary), Fallon Radcliffe (Margate Elementary) and Isabelle Morris (Phil’s Academy Preparatory School). Teacher honorees cited in the presentation included Timothy Wynn, Bradley Lynn and Gloria MacFarlane.
The mayor and commissioners joined honorees for photos and recessed briefly to allow family pictures in the lobby.