New City Hall gets its builder
Plus the finalized BSO deal, a Sept. 11 nonprofit deadline, and a Cuban cafe on the way.
Here's what changed in Pompano: Suffolk has the City Hall job, commissioners closed the BSO deal, and a Cuban cafe filed for South Dixie Highway.
Pompano Beach's new City Hall and parking garage now have a builder. The city, its CRA, and master developer RocaPoint Partners selected Suffolk for the $137 million project.
The civic complex will anchor the New Downtown plan. City materials describe a wider $2 billion development with four million square feet of retail, homes, offices, hotels, and civic space. The city projects 3,080 recurring jobs and 5,752 construction jobs across that larger plan.
Suffolk was selected after a competitive review. The city says the builder will work with local subcontractors, vendors, and workers as bid packages open. Questions about bidding can go to Suffolk estimating coordinator Jessica Snyder at jsnyder@suffolk.com.
A Cuban cafe is coming
Cuban Cafe Pompano has filed for space at 1621 S. Dixie Highway, Unit 117, near West McNab Road. The unit previously housed Surreala Coffee.
The filing is new, so there is no opening date yet. The planned menu has not been released either. Coffee, tea, sandwiches, and pastries are possibilities, but the owner has not confirmed them.
The cafe would sit at the base of a mostly residential building. Amy's Fresh Bakery & Bistro is across the street, and there are few other restaurants nearby. The business does not yet have a website or social account.
Southern cooking in Old Town
South Bar & Kitchen at 165 NE First Avenue is taking part in Dine Out Lauderdale through September 30. The countywide promotion offers three-course menus at $35 for lunch and $45, $60, or $75 for dinner, depending on the restaurant.
South specializes in Southern and Cajun-Creole food. Its Old Town space includes an outdoor terrace under a century-old banyan tree, a bar, and near-daily live entertainment. The restaurant also runs a two-hour unlimited weekend brunch built for sharing.
For hours or reservations, call 954-890-2000 or visit southpmp.com.
Commissioners finalize the BSO policing deal
Pompano Beach commissioners voted 4-2 on July 28 to finalize a new three-year agreement with the Broward Sheriff's Office. The contract will cost $71 million in the next fiscal year.
The deal caps annual rate increases at 5%. It also gives either side a 90-day exit clause. Pompano runs its own fire-rescue department but will continue buying police service from BSO.
Commissioners had also studied rebuilding a city police department. That option was estimated at more than $100 million and nearly three years to launch.
Nonprofits, mark September 11
Organizations already selected for Pompano Beach's 2026-2027 Community Partnerships awards have two items due September 11. They must return an electronic copy of the signed city contract and submit the city's ACH information form. No physical contract copy is required this year.
The contract must be notarized and include two witness signatures. The signer generally must be the president, vice president, or chair listed on Sunbiz; another executive needs a corporate resolution authorizing the signature.
The timeline lists an October 13 commission vote on the nonprofit contracts and an October 31 target for the first wave of funding, with a warning that the payment date may slip.
Earl Bosworth is leaving Pompano for Lighthouse Point
Pompano Beach assistant city manager Earl Bosworth is expected to become Lighthouse Point's next city administrator. The Lighthouse Point commission is scheduled to appoint him September 8.
Bosworth, 60, has spent the past eight years in Pompano and more than 25 years in public service. His earlier work includes leading Broward County arts and cultural organizations and serving as ArtServe president from 2009 to 2013. He also sits on the Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce board.
Lighthouse Point administrator Ross Licata is retiring after 24 years with that city, including 20 years as police chief. A three-month transition is planned.