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New Commissioners Arlene Schwartz and Anthony Caggiano at City Hall before the swearing in.

Commissioner Anthony Caggiano and Family

With most of the cousins that attended Commissioner Caggiano's swearing in.

Swearing in

Wife, Assia Zoubiri, swearing in Commissioner Caggiano for the very first time.

2016 Elected City Commissioners

Re-elected (unopposed) Commissioner Tommy Ruzzano, Returning to the Commission after 12 years, Arlene Schwartz and first time elected Commissioner, Anthony Caggiano

Party

Celebrate with the amazing, always smiling Annette Daniels at her retirement party. Annette gave the City 42 amazing years of sevice and I am lucky enough to have been the recipient of some of those smiles for a decade. Have a wonderful, healthy and long retirement.

At McDivot's/Carolina Club

Took my greatest advisors to McDivot's/Carolina Club for their Sunday Brunch. We celebrated my Mom's 86th birthday.

July 4, 2016

With my: Assia; my wife, Sophia; my overly tired daughter and my two cousins; Herb and Billy, and Billy's wife, Raquel after the Margate's firework display.

A beautiful Rainbow

A beautiful rainbow: shot on 80th Terrace, just south of Atlantic, looking east.

At a Brewery

In Richmond, Va. with my: Susan; my sister, Gray; my brother-in-law, Sophia and Assia. We were visiting a brewery, one of many popping up in a Richmond.

with Assia and Sophia at the White House

In June, on the way to my sons wedding, we did a bunch of sightseeing.

with Jason

with Jason, before the wedding started. I said to him, "Congratulations". He said to me, "Time to put on your suit jacket."

Sophia, Bridesmaid

The joy of watching Sophia lead the procession for her brothers wedding was beautiful.

The new Mr. & Mrs. Caggiano

The new Mr. & Mrs. Caggiano exit for formal photos.

The Bridal Party

The Bridal Party

with William F. Pusey(Buddy), the Mayor of Fruitland, Md. and Adams Rib owner, Paul Rosko

Met the Mayor at Adams Rib and had a great conversation.

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At Margate MLK Community Service day.

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with Margate resident and founder of The Omega Church, Archbishop Wayne Manning. Stopped by his church (1300 NE 38th St. Oakland Park, Fl.) while he was on the air and had an opportunity to see this gentleman speaking to those that yearn to hear. As the Archbishop spoke, his wife Pastor Manning was quietly feeding the hungry lunch crowd that appeared at the churches door. An amazing couple that I was blessed to meet, years ago. Congratulations on getting the radio station, 101.9 FM, up &running.

with Tony Fino

at Margates 60th birthday party

The History of the Flag

I gave out a Black & White version of this at Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Park in 2015

The reason I get up in the morning

I'm holding my late life miracle, Sophia, while standing next to my son, Jason, his fiance, Claire and my wife Assia. Jason and Claire while visiting asked Sophia to be a bridesmaid for the wedding. Sophia is in 7th heaven.

2014 Margate Chamber of Commerce Bo

Standing(L-R) Anthony Caggiano, William Savino, Connie Carberg, Rick Riccardi, James Finch, Luigi Sitting(L-R) Joane Simone, Teea Peaples & Rachel Bach missing: Phil Hylander

Wellness & Success Day event

Volunteering with the BCDBC and working with Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel (with fellow Officers) at the Broward Sistrunk Festival Wellness & Success Day Event

with Walter Orange

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With Veteran and Retired Margate City Commissioner Joseph Varsallone after he spoke on the topic of Korean veterans at Margates Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony.

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with Colonel William J. Turax, keynote speaker for the 2015 Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony. He gave an inspired speech and has a great sense of humor.

Sophia and I

Sophia and I at City Hall

Please tell me it's empty

National Night Out, Margate 2014

My Mom was so happy

with Noah Kitty, my Mom, Tim Ross, James Basmajian and Stewart Pepper of the Fl. LGBTA Democratic Caucus. My Mom couldn't be happier, by the time we left the guys were calling my Mom "Mom" and said they were adopting her. She talked about this for weeks.

with Tamim Chowdhury

Spent some time last night listening to Tamim Chowdhury, Executive Director of (nonpartisan) EmergeUSA speak. EmergeUSA works to register, educate and mobilize new voters into action. Good work.

with Lorenzo White

with Lorenzo White,a former NFL player with the Houston Oilers. A local gentleman who was a 1st round draft pick. He attended Dillard High School in Ft. Lauderdale. He played in the 1992 Pro Bowl. His smile is infectious and lit up the room at the People's Choice Medical Supplies grand opening.

with Iris Altman

with Iris Altman, co-owner of People's Choice Medical Supplies. People's Choice Medical Supplies had their grand opening/ribbon cutting on Saturday the 29th. People's Choice Medical Supplies is a competitively priced, full service medical supply company that specializes in customer service and amazing smiles. Caring is such a critical component to their business model that they had a Blood Mobile on site for attendees to donate and donate I did.

What brings me joy

My late life miracle, Sophia, is my muse for being an example to her that one person can really make a difference.

My omega

One picture is from the great faces painter Cokesbury had downtown for their car show.

Sophia and friends in Margate

at the Margate Fall Festival 2014

a beautiful event to highlight community

with friends

with friends at the Margate Fair hosted by the Margate Chamber of Commerce

Family Dinner

When I'm not at an event

Please help me, is there anywhere I can speak.

Margate Chamber Sponsored event

Waited a while to get this clean view

Sophia, a new yellow belt

Sophia, showing off her broken board, yellow belt and special leadership award. This accomplishment earned her a "Margate Athlete of the Month" honor.

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Sophia with Poppa Joe Varsallone

I even think Margate, when relaxing.

with Branon Knight

Margate basketball alum and Phoenix Suns point guard Brandon Knight hosted a “Back-2-School Backpack Tour” at Firefighters Park today. The event was very well attended (700 tickets for stuffed backpacks were given out to parents for children). The four hour event went off without a hitch and passing rain squalls didn't put a damper on the event. Mr. Knight with strong ties to Margate, for the second year in a row, is giving back to the community. Mr. Knight attended the event and mingled.

with Broward State Attorney Mike Satz, Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel, Brow

A rainy Labor Day didn't damper anyones spirits. with Broward State Attorney Mike Satz, Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel, Broward County Commissioner Beam Furr and President of the Broward County Democratic Black Caucus Corey Shearer

at Northwest Medical Center wing

at Northwest Medical Center wing grand opening

With Colonel H. H. Millard

With Colonel H. H. Millard of the U.S. Army. The Colonel's speech , to the many people in attendance, was poignant. While the audience was dry, he was repeatedly rained on and never skipped a beat. Three cheers for Colonel Millard and a safe Memorial Day to all.

with Commissioner Lou Cimaglia

with long time family friend and Coral Springs City Commissioner Lou Cimaglia.

Sophia and friends

Photo of the Month

won best Margate photo of the month with this sunset out in my yard

with Miryam Jimenez

At the Margate 60th Anniversary Celebration at City Hall with my wife, Assia, daughter, Sophia and Margate entrepreneur Miryam Jimenez. Miryam is an amazing person, working everyday to make Margate a better place.

Sophia and her friends

Sophia and her friends being photobombed by Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel

great event

Like the Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel, Margate police want children to run to them and not run away from them.

SWAT girl

with Assia and Sophia

At the Margate Fair with Assia and Sophia.

The Margate Fair

Another great day

Margate bananas

Sophia and friends

Planning & Zoning Vice-Chair

at Legacy Park

at Legacy Park on the 4th of July

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with Pam Keith, Florida Democratic Candidate For U.S. Senate. What a nice person.

with Ted Deutch, United States House of Representatives for Florida's 21st congr

with candidate Whitney Rawls

with on the far left the amazing artist Bo Holloway and in the middle Whitney Rawls and friends

Labor Day group shot

at 9/11 dedication 2015

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4' X 8' sign

4' X 8' sign ad placed at the Coconuts Plaza This site, like my sign, is paid for and approved by Anthony Caggiano for Margate City Commissioner seat 1

Engaging plaza owners

Sharing information with the plaza owners, before the Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting at Senior Social Club Adult Day Center

October 20, 2014 at BCC

October 20, 2014 at the Broward Community College Library for the first day of early voting

with Florida's Lt. Governor candidat

10/27/14 at the Margate Democratic Club meeting. Assia, Sophia and I had the opportunity to meet and have our picture taken with Annette Taddeo-Goldstein, Florida's Lieutenant Governor candidate.

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with Charlie Crist. Anthony has been active for many years in meeting and talking to the movers and shakers in our State. Sophia, his daughter and co-pilot, frequently joins him.

with Kristin Jacobs

with Kristin Jacobs Democratic District 96 Florida House of Representatives at Democratic Club picnic. Anthony is wearing his pink Breast Cancer awareness shirt

with Ted Deutch

With Ted Deutch, a Democratic member of the U.S. Representative for Florida's 21st congressional district.

with Lisa Kohner Aronson

with Lisa Kohner Aronson Democratic Candidate for Broward City Commissioner Distric 2 at Democratic Club picnic. Anthony is wearing his pink Breast Cancer awareness shirt

with Frank Pumilia

with Frank Pumilia Past President of the Margate Democratic Club(who recently passed away) at a Democratic Club picnic. Anthony is wearing his pink Breast Cancer awareness shirt

with Paul Barasch

Anthony Caggiano with Paul Barasch. Mr. Barasch is a retired NYPD Officer who most recently sat on the Margate Charter Review Board. Picture taken after meeting in Margate's Bagel Time Restaurant.

Sheriff Scott Israel

With Sheriff of Broward County Scott Israel at the June 23rd Margate Democratic Club Meeting. He wished me success on my campaign and offered a few words of wisdom. Thank you, Sir.

with Steve Mallon,CPI

with Steve Mallon, CPI at his Private Investigator Training Institute at 2505 N. State Rd 7, Margate, Fl.

Service is in our DNA - John

John, my brother, was a 9/11 first responder. He was a man of great courage and an asset to his community. He is greatly missed.

with Joe Varsallone

Having a laugh with Retired City Commissioner Joseph Varsallone at his and City Commissioner Pam Donavons retirement party at NW Focal Point Senior Center.

Champions

The Margate Chamber of Commerce sponsored youth Baseball team won their Championship game in style. After being down 8-1 after the second inning, the team held strong, rallied and won 10-8. A dramatic victory for a team that wouldn't quit. Vice Mayor Joanne Simone; City liaison to the Chamber of Commerce and I as Secretary/Treasurer celebrated with the team. Great Coaches, team and gamesmanship. Congratulations.

With a Middle Eastern Dance Troupe

Had an opportunity to meet with a Middle Eastern Dance Troupe performing in Margate at the Chamber of Commerce sponsored Street Fair

Service is in our DNA - Susan

Susan, my sister, still: runs marathons, engages in Ironman events and participates in Triathlons to raise money and awareness for the Leukemia Society of America

Assia, Jason, Sophia & I in Delaware

In Delaware, on a very cold day in February, we stood in front of my sons new home and took a quick photo. It was a frigid 20 degrees. Thank you Claire for taking the picture.

Sophia makes Yellow Belt

April 2014 Sophia achieves her Yellow Belt in Tae Kwon Do and is with her very proud father. She is a student at K.C. Chung Tae Kwon Do

Service is in our DNA - Mom

Marilyn, my Mother and Robert A. Caggiano, my father taught us that giving back to the community is of critical importance. My mother, on the far right, sings in her church choir and volunteers at Coral Springs Medical Center.

Service is in our DNA - John

John, my brother, was a volunteer fireman in his town of N. Bellmore on Long Island, NY

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

Picture taken before meeting convened.

Service is in our DNA - Gray

Gray, my brother-in-law, is also committed to helping those who are unable to help themselves with a smile and his sleeves rolled up.

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We struck up a conversation at a rally and as we were leaving I had to have a picture taken of us. A very nice man.

"Athlete of the Month"

Sophia, received the award for April 2014 for her exemplary work ethic and attitude. Her sport of choice is Tae Kwon Do. In the picture with Sophia are: City Commissioner Tommy Ruzzano, Master Richard, Marilyn; Sophia's grandmother/my Mom, Assia; Mother/my wife, Proud Papa(me) and Najia; her Aunt/my sister-in-law.

Family at Christmas Nativity Event

Assia, Sophia, Mom and I at First United Methodist Church Christmas event. December 2013.

With Congressman Robert Wexler

Had an opportunity to talk to Congressman Wexler at a City event.

Senior Social Club Adult Day Center

The actual ribbon cutting.