Did you miss these 3 Miramar stories? Catch up on parks, schools and government
Three recent stories about Miramar covered several topics, including expanded recreation programs at local parks, student safety concerns around school boundary changes and the city’s response to rising homelessness.
Here’s a rundown to catch up:
Story 1: Miramar parks get boost with new recreation partnerships. Here’s what to know
Miramar’s city commission has approved a range of new partnerships set to enhance recreational programming in city parks for 2026, such as expanded tennis, swimming, scuba diving certification and self-defense classes. Residents can look forward to more affordable, diverse activities — plus new offerings such as community CPR certification and sports medicine support.
Story 2: No students will have to cross busy Miramar Parkway on foot, schools promise
Broward County Public Schools has assured city leaders that no students will be required to walk across the congested Miramar Parkway, thanks to planned transportation solutions during school boundary changes. The district emphasized student safety as a top priority, addressing parent concerns as transitions begin in the 2026-27 academic year.
Story 3: Homelessness is rising in Miramar. What solutions are city leaders considering?
City officials are responding to a growing homelessness problem, with recent data revealing an increase in unsheltered women and children, and limited shelter space in Broward County. Police and city leaders are using both outreach and new proposals, such as an emergency hotel fund, in efforts to provide support and lasting solutions for affected residents.
The story summaries above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Miramar News newsroom. The full stories in the links were reported, written and edited entirely by Miramar News journalists.