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Military Tribute Banner Program

To honor our unsung heroes, the City of Margate has launched a Military Tribute Banner Program. Members of the community can honor active duty service members and veterans who reside or have an immediate family member who lives in the City of Margate. Read on...
Water Main Improvement Construction

The Department of Environmental and Engineering Services has contracted with Marcdan Inc. to complete improvements to the City’s smallest diameter water mains. The goal is to enhance water delivery, increase water pressure, and improve water quality. Read on...
Register Now for Senior Games

Registration is open for the City's 41st Annual Margate Senior Games, which is hosted by the Margate Parks and Recreation Department and the Northwest Focal Point Senior Center. The Senior Games will be held from March 2nd – 6th. Register today! Read on...
Sounds at Sundown - March 7th

Join us on Saturday, March 7th from 5 to 10 p.m. for the last Sounds at Sundown of the series. The band, Orange Sunshine, will have you dancing the night away. Food trucks, arts and crafts and fun family activities will make the evening even more fun. Read on...
Spring Clean Up and Garage Sale - March 14th

The City's Spring Clean Up and Garage Sale is set for Saturday, March 14th from 7 a.m. until noon at Oriole Park, located at 7055 NW 1st Street (NE corner of NW 1st Street / Rock Island Road). Make some money by turning your trash into someone's treasure. Read on...
What's Happening at the Library

The Margate Catharine Young Library offers a wide variety of materials, classes, events, and services that meet the needs of the community. DVDs, videos, audio books, and CDs may be checked out. And, computers with internet access are available for use. Event Info...
Census 2020: Help Shape Margate's Future

Census Day is April 1, 2020, and you count! The U.S. Constitution requires that every 10 years a census is taken of America's population, including everyone living in Margate. For the first time, responses will be made online, by phone or by mail. Read on...
Update to Window Sign Ordinance

The Window Sign ordinance has been updated. The total area of window signs (interior, exterior, and illuminated) may be no greater than 25% of total window area of each frontage. Non-conforming window signs must comply by May 20, 2020. Read on...
Recycle Right!

The City's recycling contamination rate has increased significantly, and we need your help to reduce it. Please DO NOT put plastic bags, food waste, clothing, yard waste or bagged recyclables in your recycling cart. Learn what goes in your recycling cart. Read on...
City Commission Meeting Schedule

The Margate City Commission meets every first and third Wednesday of the month (except July and August) at 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., respectively. Meetings are held in the City Commission Chambers at City Hall, 5790 Margate Boulevard. Read on...
Home of the Month

Want to show off your beautifully kept property or nominate a neighbor for maintaining theirs? The "Home of the Month" Program recognizes and rewards residents for above-average efforts in maintaining their property and the exterior of their home. Read on...
Digital Photography Contest

Celebrate #OurMargate by capturing the City’s beautiful environment and community in photos, then enter the City's monthly Digital Photography Contest. Amateur or professional, we welcome all Margate residents to submit photos for recognition. Read on...
See Newly Approved Ordinances Here

Review new ordinances that have been approved by the City Commission. Ordinances are laws set forth by the Margate City Commission that guide the direction of the City. Read on...

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2020 U.S. Census Day is April 1, 2020 - Get Counted!

The United States Constitution requires that every 10 years a count, or census, is taken of America’s population by the U.S.Census Bureau, a nonpartisan government agency. The 2020 Census will count every person living in the City of Margate, the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the five U.S. territories. Census day is April 1, 2020, and for the first time, responses will be made online, by phone as well as by mail. Click here for more information.

Military Tribute Banner Program

Water Main Improvement Construction

Register Now for Senior Games

Sounds at Sundown - March 7th

Spring Clean Up and Garage Sale - March 14th

What's Happening at the Library

Census 2020: Help Shape Margate's Future

Update to Window Sign Ordinance

Recycle Right!

City Commission Meeting Schedule

Home of the Month

Digital Photography Contest

See Newly Approved Ordinances Here

Development Review Committee Meeting

Special Magistrate

City Commission Workshop

Board of Adjustment Meeting - CANCELED

Planning and Zoning Board Meeting

Regular City Commission Meeting

Sounds at Sundown - Orange Sunshine

2020 U.S. Census Day is April 1, 2020 - Get Counted!

Are You Recycling Right?

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