The City of Deerfield Beach, which was incorporated on June 11, 1925, operates under a Commission/City Manager form of government. The City Commission consists of five representatives. Four members of the Commission are elected by the residents of their districts for staggered terms of four years. The Mayor is elected at-large and also serves a four-year term. The City Commission acts as the City's legislative and policy- making body. They select the City Manager, who is the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for executing the poli- cies and programs adopted by the City Commission. The City's 450-person workforce provides a high level of city services including planning, water, economic development, recycling and solid waste, parks and recreation. Public Safety is contracted through the Broward County Sheriff's Office.
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The four miles (six kilometers) long coastline of the city of Delray Beach is its pride. The beach is bestowed with soft sand and is graced with gorgeous trees. Its clean water is ideal for fishing and is also safe for surfing or swimming. The shore is lined with ample of beach chairs and large umbrellas, if you wish to just relax and bask under the bright sun with the Atlantic breeze for company. Perfect for an outdoor game with your gang or even for a fun day-out with family, Delray Beach is known to make every visit a memorable one.
The Tree Zoo, or the Deerfield Beach Arboretum, is home to over 325 species of trees and palms from all over the world. A stroll through the Tree Zoo is like taking a walk through the forests of the world. The Tree Zoo is a celebration of the diversity and rich beauty of nature's bounty. Together, these trees form a canopy of verdant beauty and exotic charm that will will surely enthrall and delight. Guided tours are offered on the first Saturday of every month and on every Friday. Keep an eye out for the butterflies, brids and animals that flourish alongside the trees.
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