The former Executive Golf Course recently had bushes added to the boundaries of this uniquely shaped property. Owner, Mike Fimiani, who is President of Fimiani Development Corporation, has been trying to get this land rezoned for townhomes for quite a few years. After closing the 9 hole golf course in August 2021, he has been unable to pursue his wishes to sell his Margate property to developers to make millions of dollars.
Thousands of Margate residents have signed a petition that they do not want redevelopment on this land. It is feet from seniors who live around this golf course since the 70’s. In addition, it was originally intended to remain green space when the communities were built with a higher density. Since 1982, the City of Margate has this spelled out and written in Margate’s Comprehensive Plan.
The owner has rights with his property that was known as “Margate Executive Golf Course.” He can plant anything he wants on his land. This doesn’t mean he can start to build anything! Garden Patio Villas appreciates the green bushes and continues to support keeping Margate green! At this time in 2022, the owner has an application in for townhomes, but it was rejected by the city’s Development Review Committee. This application must be returned and corrected before proceeding to try and rezone his land. Even if Mr. Fimiani wants to build within his current zoning of “Commercial Recreation,” procedures are still required to build anything in Margate, Florida.
Let’s enjoy these hedges recently planted feet from Garden Patio Villas and Oriole Gardens II. They are green plants! Our small community loves green space, bushes and trees, in addition to all the birds and wildlife that we get to see, hear, and enjoy every day! Let’s stop and “smell the roses,” hedges and trees in our senior community, Garden Patio Villas!
